Grocery Outlet Shares Tips To Save Time And Money During The Holidays

BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While the holiday season should beckon a spirit of joy, it can become stressful with increased demands on our time and money. But holiday traditions don't have to exhaust energy and financial resources. The experts at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market (www.groceryoutlet.com) can help trim time and money spending during the holidays.

Prioritize commitments. An over-committed holiday calendar can bring out the Scrooge in anyone. Make a list of holiday traditions, then cut the list in half and focus on the traditions that bring the most enjoyment.

Limit shopping time. Forget aimless shopping excursions and schedule only one day for all the holiday gift shopping. Stick to one theme to make it easier to choose. For example, everyone gets a book, or a game, or a specialty food item.

Reduce hostess stress. Ask guests to contribute an appetizer, side dish or dessert to the big meal. To avoid last-minute hostess stress, set the dining table two days before with a non-perishable centerpiece.

Shop smart. Take inventory and shop your cupboards before you buy. Then, shop discount retailers first, such as Grocery Outlet, where you can find name-brand items for less. Learn more at ww.groceryoutlet.com/holidays.

Give gifts from the heart. Reduce spending with homemade treats and gifts of your time. Consider framed photos from your digital archives, children's artwork for grandparents, homemade cookies, or a coupon for pet-sitting.

Use social media. Take advantage of offers on social media sites. For example, followers of Grocery Outlet's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GroceryOutletInc) get shopping tips and notice of sales not found elsewhere.

Embrace leftovers. Plan complete meals – not just sandwiches – by using leftovers, such as turkey pot pies, turkey rice soup or a ham frittata.

For a complete holiday menu, additional recipes, shopping lists and more money-saving tips, visit www.groceryoutlet.com/holidays.

About GROCERY OUTLET
Based in Berkeley, California, Grocery Outlet offers extreme bargains on brand name merchandise, with prices 40-70% cheaper than conventional retailers. The largest "extreme-value" grocer in the U.S., Grocery Outlet has more than 200 locations in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. A third-generation family-led company founded in 1946, Grocery Outlet's mission has always been to provide customers a fun place to find extreme values on name brands they trust. For more information, please visit www.groceryoutlet.com.

SOURCE Grocery Outlet Bargain Market

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