7 Big Markups To Steer Clear Of At The Store

PLUS: A genius hack that makes toothbrushes more useful for cleaning, and more. PLUS: A genius hack that makes toothbrushes more useful for cleaning, and more. May 14, 2022 [View Online]( Good morning! If you’re looking for ways to save money (and who isn’t, really?), shopping smarter at the grocery store is a great place to start. In Today’s Good Thing, you’ll learn about 7 of the steepest grocery store markups and their easy, money-saving alternatives. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 7 Big Markups To Steer Clear Of At The Store [Photos of bread, spices, and cereal.]( Grocery markups are a fact of life, but these ones can put a sizable dent in your budget. 1. Batteries. Batteries are often marked up as much as 70% because retailers know that most people buy them out of an immediate need. Instead, stock up on batteries before you need them by getting them at a warehouse store—you’ll save up to 40 cents per battery. 2. Produce. Most stores mark up produce by around 50-75% to offset losses from spoilage. But there’s always something on sale in the produce section, and since those sale items are usually in season, stocking up and freezing some for later can be a great way to save. 3. Pre-Cut Produce. Pre-cut produce can cost as much as three times the price of their whole counterparts in the produce section. You can save a lot of money just by cutting up whole fruits and veggies yourself once you get home. 4. Bottled Water. Bottled water costs hundreds of times more than tap water, so carry a reusable water bottle instead and refill it as needed. Even if you buy a water filtration pitcher or dispenser to improve the taste of your tap water, you’ll still save money in the long run. 5. Cereal. Breakfast cereals are marked up an average of 40%, but fortunately for all us cereal lovers, they frequently go on sale and it’s easy to find manufacturer’s coupons for them, so use them to stock up. Check out store brand/generic cereals too—they’re often just as tasty. 6. Baked Goods. The delicious aromas emanating from the bakery area of the store is awfully enticing, but the markup on the items they sell can be as high as 100%. You’ll save quite a bit by making those treats from a mix (or from scratch), and they’ll probably taste better too! 7. Spices. It always pains me to shell out $5 or more for a tiny bottle of a spice or seasoning. Buying spices in bulk at places like Sprouts, Winco, or Costco is often a lot cheaper, as is buying private label or generic spices. [See these tips in more detail ➜]( Related • [11 Costly Mistakes You Make At The Grocery Store]( • [9 Genius Grocery Store Hacks That Will Save You Money]( ⚡️QUICK TIPS⚡️ • Use this simple exfoliating scrub before shaving your legs for soft, moisturized skin that stays smooth longer. [Read more ➜]( • Failure can be a great teacher, but when it comes to safely holding a sharp knife, I’d rather learn from the pros! [Read more ➜]( • An old toothbrush works great for scrubbing small areas, and this simple tip will make it even more useful for cleaning. [Read more ➜]( SOMETHING SILLY 🎶 Turn around, every now and then I get a little bit lonely and you're never coming 'round. Turn around, every now and then I get a little bit tired of wondering what I needed in hereee... 🎶 A FEW MORE THINGS... What's Coming Up? In next week's newsletters, you can look forward to a deliciously casual dessert recipe that's bound to become a new favorite, a method that can help keep your hair happy and healthy, a few suggestions for making a positive impact on others, and a lot more. Risk It For The Biscuit: It’s National Buttermilk Biscuit Day, an ode to a time-honored and delicious Southern tradition. Whether you prefer your biscuits smothered in gravy or filled with strawberries and cream, we can all agree the humble biscuit represents the very best of comfort food. [Whip up some buttermilk biscuits]( today to celebrate. There’s nothing to it—just be sure to keep the butter cold! 🤔 Wordle: [Solve today's 5-letter word](. What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! My inbox is always open, so just hit "reply" and let me know what's on your mind. See you tomorrow! Sending you bright ideas and simple solutions to help you create a home and life you love. My mailing address is: One Good Thing by Jillee 841 S. Main St. Heber City, UT 84032 If you're not happy please reply to this email to tell me why. Update your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [here](. View our privacy policy [here](.