Frugal Friday - Call and Ask!

Lately they have been running big promotions at the grocery stores near me, but do not put all the information in the flier! This makes me nuts because we only have one car, so often it is a family outing to buy groceries. So I don't want to wander around the store finding all the stuff, while my sweet daughter rearranges the shelves and my husband tries to wrangle her while I try to figure out if it is a good price and if I have a coupon for the item included on the store's promotion. Nor do I want to drive all the way there to find out the whole wheat flour I need is not included in the promotion.

So I have just started calling the corporate number or emailing to ask my questions.

This week Vons and Pavilions is doing a $20 of 20 items promotion but do not show all the things included, so I emailed, explaining my need and why, and they emailed me back a 26 page word document with all the included items! I could then sort it to my hearts content! I still want to check the prices at the store before I commit to specific things, but I have a list of the items that I have corresponding coupons to, or that are on the list that I REALLY need, so most of the work is done!

Most stores want your business and will either post more info on their web sites, or happily answer your questions because at they end of the day they know it means sales and happy customers.

This little tip has not only saved me money by allowing me to plan better, it has saved me time, frustration, and gas money!

For lots of great tips, head on over to Crystal's!