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Grocery Shopping Tips for Seniors

Whether you're single, a widow, a widower, or have a partner, you may find that you're not purchasing as much groceries these days. With foods so expensive, tossing out spoiled items become regrettable, particularly on the pocketbook.

Here are a few tips that we hope will expand your budget as well as provide a new level to your grocery shopping experience.

Invite a friend to accompany you. The plus is not only companionship, but the sharing aspect. As bulk items tend to be cheaper, those can be purchased together, then shared. A few suggestions: potatoes, tissue, double-packaged medicines (those 2 for 1 super deals), and bread.

If you don't want to bother with figuring up the tab, simply check out the bulk items on a separate ticket, then spilt the bill.

When purchasing juices, check the percentage of real juice. The unsweetened varieties will help pave your way to good health. As a health note, cherry juice has been shown in studies to decrease pain before exercise, as well as in those individuals suffering from arthritis.

Some recipes taste better the second day out - such as meatloaf, chili and spaghetti. Double the recipe for a few cents more to stretch your budget.

As we grow older we sometimes find ourselves in a rut - cooking the same foods, the same way. Experiment with foods - and try foods that you generally wouldn't cozy up to. Spices, fresh herbs - so many times to play with besides pots and wooden spoons.

And what about that forgotten crockpot - which can basically prepare an entire meal for you? Tom and I have this little sandwich smasher that we simply adore. A bargain at $5.00, we simply spray for slices of bread with butter flavored cooking spray, then place sliced mushrooms and low fat cheese between the bread before placing the sandwiches into the machine. Simply - and we do mean, simply delicious!

A rice cooker is a must if you love rice as we do. Another perk? The rice cooker will also steam veggies as the rice cooks.

Music, flowers, china and crystal go well with scented candles at mealtimes - whether you're dining alone or with company.

Leave space on your calendar to enjoy a meal in the company of a friend or family member. That's one less meal to buy at the market.

Clipping coupons can save you big dollars, but only if you use the items that you purchase on a regular basis.

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