Aug 06 2008
Save Money on Snacks at Work
When it comes to saving money on food, you not only need to examine your shopping habits at the grocery store. If you work outside of the home, you may opt for nearby convenience stores or vending machines. Yes, they are convenient, but they can be costing you a lot of extra money.
As for snacks, bring snacks from home. A small package of chips or crackers from the vending machine can cost between .75 cents and $1 (on average). For about $2 to $3 (depending on the brand), you can get the full size product at the grocery store or even Wal-Mart. You also get much more. You can buy plastic baggies and make your own convenience packs.
As a reminder, it is important to keep your grocery shopping bill low, but remember the other unnecessary purchases that are costing you money.
