One of the best ways I know to save money on produce is to shop at locally owned businesses, rather than supermarket chains. Donnie and I have been faithful customers of a small produce shop in our town since it opened, and as a result we have snagged some fantastic deals on fresh fruits and vegetables.The prices at this shop are generally lower than those at the grocery store. However, that’s not the only benefit. The owners have come to know us and value our business, so they usually round our total purchase price down at the cash register, saving us a couple bucks a week. They’ve also been known to give us a few pieces of produce to try, for free.
I strongly encourage all of you frugal shoppers who live near a small, locally owned produce shop or stand to take full advantage of it. You’ll save some money, and help a small business owner at the same time. What could be better?
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I say--go local for all your shopping! Well, when we can, of course. My locally owned pet shop gives me free puppy food twice a year, just for being a regular customer. To get one bag of free food from PetCo, I'd have to buy twice as much per year, at $2 more per bag. Nuttin' free about that!
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