Save Money At The Grocery Store With A Simple Snack-Buying Tip

These days, almost all of us want to save money, especially when it comes to big expenses like our grocery bills. But at the same time, we almost all love snacks and want to enjoy little treats every so often. Fortunately for our stomachs and our bank accounts, we can still save money while enjoying the snacks we love so much. That means buying in bulk. 

Crackers, nuts, chips, and other dry goods can often be bought in larger quantities that have much better prices by weight than pre-packaged items. Once you bring them home, simply portion them out into containers to your liking. Whether that's in plastic baggies for a day out or larger tubs to store in your pantry, the only real difference from the standard versions is the container (and of course, the savings).

As for where to get these deals, warehouse chains like Sam's Club or Costco are oftentimes great stores to buy snacks in bulk. If you live closer to the West Coast, you can also try WinCo, a great cheap warehouse store that doesn't require a membership for you to shop there. As long as you don't mix up the scoops at the bulk bins, you should do just fine and stand to save quite a bit of money. Of course, to ensure you're getting the best deal, always check the price per ounce on the label.

This hack doesn't just save you money; it can also help you organize your pantry. This is a great chance to arrange your food storage space and the containers in which you keep your snacks. Arrange the containers by any metric you wish, whether it's alphabetically, by color, preference, or even cuisine, as Bobby Flay likes to do.

This is also a good opportunity to make your pantry look nicer by decorating the containers. Organize your pantry like Ina Garten and label each of your containers with the names of your snacks, then keep the labels facing outward so you can identify them at a glance. Give them nice labels personalized to your tastes, and if you're feeling extra creative, try adding stickers or small drawings.

One more big advantage to this grocery hack is that, with clear containers, you can always see how much of each of your snacks you have left. With a quick look, you'll know when you need to restock, helping you to avoid buying duplicates or forgetting to add your favorites to your grocery list. That saves you more money, helps you keep your pantry neat, and allows you to easily keep your favorite treats on hand.