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Cheap shopping involves strategy and focus. A big part of cheap shopping strategy, is planning. Begin with writing a list and sticking to it when grocery shopping. Clipping coupon vouchers, buying in bulk and shopping at wholesale grocery and retail outlets are the a sure way to stay focused while cheap shopping.

Shop alone or only with a like minded shopper who is on the same mission. Leave the children and husband at home. It is a known fact that a shopping trip can cause you to spend up to 20% more by bringing others along who cause impulse buying.Buy fruits and vegetables only when they are in season. Take up canning and preserving if you can find the time. You could start a wonderful family tradition. It is a great way to teach children where food really comes from. Try something like berry picking at a local farm and making your own jam or preserves. Canning vegetables can be just as much fun. If you can’t take the trip to the countryside, do some cheap shopping at your farmers market, buying in bulk.Another other cheap shopping trend that has gone out style is do it yourself projects such as sewing. You can save a lot of money sewing your own household items such as curtains, tablecloths, place mats, napkins and shower curtains. This is also a fun project for the children to help with.

Form a shopping club. This is especially helpful when shopping in bulk. You can split your items evenly, helping to see the immediate savings of buying in bulk.

Plan for a purchase of big ticket items such as computers and televisions after the holiday season when everything goes on sale. Likewise, purchase clothing at the end of the season for the next year. When it comes to clothing, buy the highest quality at the lowest price possible. If you stick to high quality classics, staying away from trendy styles you won’t feel that your wardrobe is ever outdated. Think turtleneck sweaters and trench coats, which never go out of style.

Thrift shops and consignment shops are also a good place to find great buys. Just remember to, make sure you really need it and that you will really use it, and that you are not just buying it because it is cheap. It is too easy to end up having to discard somebody else’s discards when you are in cheap shopping mode.