I’m trying my best in 2010 to make the most out of the grocery budget, and that means price matching. Last week I tested the price matching waters, and I had a cashier that was happy to price match. It saved me $3.45 on the grocery bill too.

This week I’m giving it another go, and trying to stock up on groceries for the next two weeks, that means a lot of price matching and hopefully some good grocery savings too.

Some tips that help me peacefully price match are:

1. Come prepared, have your list made, and bring a pen to jot down the savings as you shop.
2. Make sure and have your ads with you, and have the items that you would like to price match circled.
3. Shop when it isn’t too busy, and smile when you get to the check-out.
4. I warn the cashier ahead of time that I have items that need price matching, and coupons too.
5. I like to separate the price matched items in the cart, and let those items go on the conveyor belt last.
6. Don’t forget to say thanks, a little “thank you” goes a long way.

I have run the kitchen out of everything again, time to get to the store, and rack up some savings.