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specials
Read food ads in the newspaper or at the store.
Compare the special prices with regular prices of other products.
Remember, its only a bargain 1) if you can use it, 2) your family will eat it, 3) it is truly cheaper than competitive products, and 4) if other ingredients needed to prepare it are considered.
Unit pricing
The largest package may or may not be the best buy. Look the unit price on the store shelf. To get cost/oz., divide the total cost of the item by the number of ounces it contains. By comparing the cost" per unit (oz., lb., etc.), you are comparing the true cost of the product.
Shopping hints
The form of food that you buy influences the amount of food dollars spent. Convenience items usually cost more than home-prepared foods. Consider foods in various forms when shopping. Here are some tips for each of the Basic Four Food Groups that rrfay help you save food dollars.
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