Regardless of the size of your budget, everyone likes to save a few dollars here and there, especially when it comes to necessities like food. Did you know that you might be spending more on groceries than you have to?

While saving money happens differently for everyone, here are a few easy-to-follow tips to help you cut costs at the grocery store:

• Plan ahead – Bringing a grocery list with you to the store is a great way to avoid impulse buying. Rather than strolling up and down the aisles, head straight for the next item on your list to avoid racking up your grocery bill with unnecessary items.
• Use coupons – There are many ways to get coupons nowadays, from the Sunday paper to your favorite grocery store app on your smartphone. Many places will even let you combine store coupons with manufacturer coupons, so you can get the items you need at the lowest possible price.
• Buy generic brands – In many cases, name-brand and store-brand items are made with the exact same ingredients. While saving 50 cents on a product may not seem like a lot at first, it will add up when you do your weekly grocery shopping.

By implementing one or more of these changes to your weekly grocery shopping routine, you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the course of a year. Whether you use this money to save for a big vacation or simply to increase the size of your savings account, you can feel good about knowing that your hard earned money is not going to waste.

Another way to get a great value for your money is by renting one of our Alachua, FL apartments, where our spacious floorplans and rent specials for new residents will help your money go further. To learn more about becoming a resident of One 51 Place, contact us today by calling or stopping by our leasing office.