How to Save Money at the Supermarket: Tip #3
One of the best ways to save money at the supermarket is to be aware of marketing strategies used to encourage you to buy more and spend more. Every week for the next couple months, I’ll be posting a new tactic you should look out for the next time you’re at the grocery store.
Tip #3: Kids' cereals.
The most expensive children's breakfast cereals are often placed at their eye level (not adults'). As you shop the aisle, you don't even realize what's causing your kids to want to put just about every cereal box imaginable in the cart. Look for the plastic bagged cereals – these are typically 30 percent less expensive.
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Tip #3: Kids' cereals.
The most expensive children's breakfast cereals are often placed at their eye level (not adults'). As you shop the aisle, you don't even realize what's causing your kids to want to put just about every cereal box imaginable in the cart. Look for the plastic bagged cereals – these are typically 30 percent less expensive.
More in this series from Phil Lempert
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That may be the case. But my kids love the bag cereal. Cept for the one that is to be like Cherrios. Nothing can taste the same!