If grocery shopping feels like a weekly gamble, it’s usually because you’re buying based on need instead of timing. Stores run predictable patterns, and once you recognize them, you stop paying full price for things that go on sale all the time. You don’t need extreme couponing or a garage full of canned goods to benefit, either. You just need a few simple habits that turn “random deals” into a plan you can repeat. Here are eight practical ways to use sales cycles to cut your bill without living in the ad.
