Random Genius Grocery Shopping Hacks (34 items)

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  (#27) Know That Your Kid's Love of Cereal Is No Accident

  Considering that many cereal covers feature cartoons, friendly characters, and bright colors, we'll give you one guess as to who they are marketed to. That's right, your kids! This is another reason why it may be best to leave the tykes at home when you shop.
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  (#22) Shop When the Store Is Least Crowded

  Studies show that people who shop when stores are crowded tend to buy more. It all goes back to some nonsense about fitting into the group inflicted by the subconscious. Don't let it happen to you!
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  (#24) Look for the Fine Print at the Fresh Seafood Counter

  Sometimes grocery stores will put out "fresh" items that are actually labeled "previously frozen" in fine print. If you're willing to thaw them yourself, you might as well buy the same product for 40% less in the frozen food section.
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  (#34) Explore the Milk Market

  Grocery stores in general don't usually have the best prices on milk. Milk sold in convenience stores or drug stores tends to be cheaper by up to 50 cents a gallon.
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  (#13) Don't Be Taken in by the Allure of the Cheese Counter

  A lot of the same cheeses you'll find displayed in all their glory in the cheese counter are available a lot cheaper in the cheese aisle. The packaging may not be as fancy, but the savings you'll enjoy are a killer consolation prize.
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  (#26) Skip the Non-Food Items

  While it may be tempting to pick up that bag of $20 cat litter just so you don't have to run to another store later, beware. You're probably going to pay higher prices for non-food items at the grocery store than you would pretty much anywhere else.

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