- How to Go Grocery Shopping
- Posted July 30th, 2010
It's easy to get overwhelmed by how many places there are to go grocery shopping in NYC. Unlike food shopping at most colleges, you are now faced with tons of choices. Don't get flustered by all the options and don't waste your money by just going to the closest store.
Here's our list of tips to keep in mind when shopping:
1. Spend your first few weeks in your new neighborhood comparison shopping for weekly staples so you know you're getting the best deal.
2. Don't buy everything in one place. One store may have the best produce while another may have the best chicken.
3. Use a basket when shopping so you know exactly how heavy everything will be when you have to carry it home.
4. Sign up for stores with member discount cards. The points add up slowly but they eventually pay off. Also most stores only offer discounts to card carriers.
5. Look online at store websites to see their specials for the week.
6. Check out delivery policies.
7. Use this online shopping list to help you track what items you need to buy.
Check out this list to see all the different places to buy food, from supermarkets to gourmet shops.
- "Don't get flustered by all the options"
