Shop The Sales

You don’t have to be a genuine Coupon Queen to save money on groceries. Teach your kids how to shop the sales and use coupons in the best way possible.  

This month’s goal: Show your kids how much money you can save by shopping sales and using coupons.

Pointers to cover:

• Basic couponing guidelines.
• Creating a weekly menu and shopping list around sale items.
• How sales can really trim your grocery bill.
• When sales aren’t as great as they’re made out to be.
• Common pitfalls of shopping sales.

Conversation starters

For kids under age 9:

Use several weekly circulars for these conversations.

• Can you find the best place to buy _____ (shampoo, detergent, soda, pasta, etc.) this week?
• How much money do you think you can save by creating a dinner menu around sale items?
• Does it make sense to buy anything just because it’s on sale? Why or why not?

For kids over age 9:

• Do sales always mean better deals?
• Does it always make sense to stock up on sale items? Explain your answer.
• How much money do you think you can trim off a weekly grocery bill by shopping the sales?
• In your opinion, how much saved money would make it worth it to drive to four different stores around town for getting the best-priced items?
• Have you ever regretted purchasing an item that is on sale?

Your Turn: Are your kids now sale-savvy? Share your conversation highlights with us on Facebook!