Want to know how to save money on groceries as food prices soar? Check out these tips.
It’s no secret that grocery prices are significantly higher than they were four years ago, and with this nearly 30% increase, the question “How are you saving money on groceries these days?” The question arises.
Luckily, we’re sharing tried and true tips that can save you money at the grocery store and keep your family fed no matter the price tag.
Here are 13 ways to save money on groceries in 2025.
1. Start with coupons. You can really save a lot of money on groceries.
No, that doesn’t mean you have to snag all the newspapers or whip out your old coupon binder 🤪. We make coupon creation easy by sharing all of our popular coupon information, both printable and digital. Plus, be sure to save our ad roundups for Target, CVS, and Walgreens for a one-stop shop for the best coupons and deals in your area. These are updated weekly.
2. Don’t go shopping hungry, plan your meals instead. (Or leave the chat GBT plan to us!)
Meal planning eliminates last-minute trips to the grocery store on busy weekends or weeknights when you’re busy, hungry, or just out of ideas. And this free printable list of 5 Meals Under $50 can be used whenever you’re stuck.
Two hip sidekicks shared their own meal planning tips to help you save even more money.
Tip #1: Seriously, my biggest tip is to meal plan every meal and cook several meals that you can repurpose. For example, you might make chili and cornbread one night, then use the leftover chili for chili corn dogs the next time, and so on. Because we do this all the time, food waste is almost zero. – Sara, Hip Sidekick Tip #2: I’ve been playing around with chatgpt and meal planning. Enter your budget and dietary requirements and we’ll give you suggestions and cost estimates. It’s kind of fun! Here is an example. I use it as a general guide for building. – Hip Buddy Lina
3. Download the app and start earning rewards at the stores you frequent!
Whether you shop at Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Meijer, or any other store you frequent, be sure to download their own app that gives you access to member-only perks, coupons, and more.
Be sure to download the app and participate in the rewards program at every store you shop. For example, I use the Albertsons app and get tons of personalized coupons based on what I buy. Just yesterday I had an offer for free energy drinks, bakery donuts, peanut butter, and oatmeal. – Hip Sidekick, Bryn
4. While you’re at it, download these money-saving apps and get even more rewards!
We can’t say enough good things about top money-saving apps like Fetch, Ibotta, Flipp, Amazon Alexa Shopping List, and Flashfood Locations where you can earn cash back on your grocery purchases. I also like the receipt scanner app that gives me my money back. It’s really easy to download, as it’s free and some even have options to automatically link purchases from other popular stores like Amazon and Target.
Using these apps is one of the easiest ways to save money on groceries in 2025.
5. Stop by the discount food corner first.
Most grocery stores have at least one aisle or section of discounted or clearance foods. Some members of our stylish team say this is the first thing they do when shopping for groceries: to get their fill.
You might even get 50% off steaks like Hipsidekick and Bryn!
Yes, I would like to add that always check the discounted food section of your local grocery store. I always go straight to the discounted beef and pork at Albertsons, where steaks, burgers, pork chops, etc. are almost always 50% off (in fact, I base many of my dinners on that day’s discounted meat). ). . – Bryn, Colin’s sister and hip sidekick
6. Please check with your local butcher for free cuts.
Some stores will have new bulk meat sale signs posted during the week. This includes free wrapping and packaging. Additionally, the ability to select cuts of meat means you can reduce the amount of food waste if you get exactly the parts you need for cooking.
Hip buddy Liza is making the most of this service!Here’s why she loves it.
My local store often has bulk sales on meat, with signs saying they’ll cut it to your desired size and type, and even wrap it for free. So if there’s a sale on pork loin, I might buy the pork loin and divide it into roasts, pork chops, cuts for stir-fry, etc. The same goes for making beef tenderloin into tenderloin or roast. You can disassemble it yourself, but having someone do it for you will save you time, and they can also do the wrapping and packing for you. – Liza, Hip Buddy
7. Don’t miss your local discount store!
We’re becoming fans of new discount stores like ALDI. Prices have also gone up, but you can still buy so many items at much cheaper prices compared to traditional grocery stores.
8. Make farmers markets your best friend and learn how to get cheap produce, dairy, meat, and more.
From growing your own vegetable garden to buying only what’s in season, saving money on fresh produce and meat isn’t as difficult as you might think. You may also want to consider checking your local farmers market regularly, as they often have the best prices. View this map to find a local farmers market near you.
Plus, check out our sister site Hip2Keto for great tips on saving money on meat.
Tip: Try to shop close to the farmers market closing time. This is because there is a high possibility that the lowest price will be offered during that time.
9. Buy in bulk to save money on groceries in the long run.
Shopping at a warehouse club like Costco or Sam’s Club may seem like a big expense at first, but you’ll be shocked at how much you can save when you compare prices per pound. In fact, there are some items that are only available at Sam’s Club because they’re too valuable to pass up.
Stylish Buddy Lina says Costco’s prepared meals are affordable and perfect for busy weeknights.
10. Yes, you can save on adult beverages too.
Don’t let wine and other alcoholic beverages drain your grocery budget. These tips and tricks will help you learn how to buy alcohol cheaply any time of the year.
11. Know how to keep food fresh so you don’t waste money.
Want to know how to save money on groceries in 2025? Stop wasting is step one! You can freeze and reuse more food than you think, especially expensive groceries like dairy products. As a quick guide:
Milk can be stored in the freezer for up to a month. Cheese can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months. Eggs can be stored in the freezer for up to a year.
Read here for the best tips and tricks for freezing unused dairy products. Plus, learn how to freeze soup in mason jars and make a week’s worth of meals in the crock pot freezer.
Tip: If you’re wasting fresh produce, buy frozen fruits and vegetables. Since it is frozen fresh, the nutritional value remains the same!
This is one of the easiest ways to save big on groceries and household items without leaving the house (and no extra gas costs!). Also, the more Subscribe and Save orders you get, the bigger discounts you get. Plus, you can easily cancel anytime for free, and you don’t need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of this great benefit.
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13. If Amazon isn’t your thing, try a Walmart+ membership to save money on groceries, gas, and streaming fees.
Hip team members and readers alike love Walmart+ memberships, and now you can try a free 30-day trial. I love how easy it is to get my groceries delivered. Plus, becoming a member comes with lots of great benefits, including:
Free returns and free shipping on all orders (no minimum requirements) Free same-day or scheduled home delivery on orders over $35 Up to 10 cents per gallon fuel savings at over 14,000 gas stations nationwide Free Auto Care Program Flat tire repair and accident coverage Access to the Scan & Go app to shop and check out from your phone 5% cashback on hotels, rental cars, tours and activities, and 2% at Walmart Travel Perks and More Cash Back on Flights Free Paramount+ Essential Plan Included with Membership ($64.99 Value) Exciting Limited Time Offers and More!
Our readers have also come up with some great suggestions on how to save money on groceries.
Grocery pickup is available so you don’t have to take the kids shopping so you can just get what you need. – Angela
Purchase a whole cow or half a cow from a farmer. – Alisha
Use the freezer! Place leftovers in the freezer instead of the refrigerator. You can still heat it up if you need it for lunch, but it lasts much longer so you can use it for busy evening meals as well. – Beth
A meal plan centered around grocery store sales. Place snacks high up so kids can’t shovel through them every 5 minutes 😂 – Christina
Check out more helpful tips from the Hip2Save Facebook community.
Is anyone feeling the pain of empty shelves and rising food prices? Join the Hip2Save community and share your ways to save money on groceries in the comments.
