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This is part of a 13 day,
10 step system to lower your Michigan grocery bills.

This is day 12.

At the bottom of this article is the complete list of days
and steps in case you missed any.

Wrapping Things Up & Extra Hints

We have discussed here many different ways in which you can save money on your Michigan grocery bill and even cut it in half. You may have been surprised to see that the most important part of your Michigan grocery bill is in how you handle the food before and after your get it into your house. You would be amazed at how much food you actually waste each and every day without even realizing it.

Here are a couple of last little tidbits that really didn’t fit into the steps above, but are worth mentioning because they can save you money on your grocery bill.

Homemade Saves Money

There is no reason to buy something if you can make it yourself. Making pancake batter from scratch is much cheaper that buying a box of it at the store and it generally tastes a whole lot better and you know what’s in it. The same goes for bread.

Microwave/Conventional/Prepackaged Meals Cost More

Buy popcorn loose in a bag and not the microwave bag, it’s healthier popping it on your own.

Grow your own vegetables to Make Food Stretch, Save Money & Get Fresh Air Too

Consider starting your own vegetable garden. While this is a topic that could fill a report all on it’s own, it’s a great way to save money over buying store-bought, have better tasting vegetables and even create your own sauces and more right at home. Who knows, you may want to turn into a vegetarian because of the great tasting home grown produce.

It’s no secret, Michigan’s economy, along with the global economy, is in a really bad place and we all need to figure how to make the precious dollars we have stretch even further than they already are. It’s a given that we all have to buy food. We can’t get around it, but what we can do is make better choices about how we spend our money.

Be smart when it comes to planning and shopping and remember, storing and preparing your foods correctly will go a long way in seeing serious savings on your Michigan grocery bill.

To find out how you can cut your grocery bill down even more – check out this free guide:
save on Michigan grocery bills

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We hope you’ve enjoyed day 12 in this series. If you’re reading this live (as it’s being released), be sure to come back tomorrow for the next part in the series. Otherwise, you can find the other days/steps below.

10 Steps to Lower Your Michigan Grocery Bill Intro
Overview, Food Cost, Ordering, Storage, Preparation
Step 1: Raid Your Cabinets, Freezer & Refrigerator
Step 2: Michigan Meal Plan with Template
Step 3: Making a List with Grocery List Template
Step 4: Leave the Growling Tummy at Home
Step 5: Use those Michigan Coupons
Step 6: Michigan Shopping Clubs & Memberships
Step 7: Choosing a Michigan Grocery Store
Step 8: Generic Brands
Step 9: Tips for Saving While Shopping in Michigan
Step 10: Saving Shouldn’t Stop Once You’re Home
Wrapping Things Up & Extra Hints
Additional Resources to Help You Live a More Frugal Lifestyle