Since food is integral part of a family’s happiness, especially mine, this week’s “You Gotta Know” is about finding the best deals in Gilbert’s grocery options.  Let’s start with the best:

Personally I love the Fry’s on Warner and Val Vista.  It’s close to my house but even if it wasn’t, I would probably still make the trip there.  Why?  Because there is free child care that my two boys love!  Every mom knows, you can siginificantly decrease your grocery bill by not having a four year old begging you for every sugary treat he sees.   My kids actually look forward to a shopping trip, as do I.  They get to draw pictures and I get to take my time.  Note:  all kids have to be over age 2 and healthy to be checked in.  They use lots of hand sanitizer and the manager, Anne, is extremely nice. 

Another favorite of mine is Sprouts, on Val Vista just south of Williamsfield.  If I know I need extra fresh produce and very nice meat, I can count on it at Sprouts.  If I’m going to pay the premium for steaks and such these days, I want to know I’m getting a really good cut, free of hormones, etc.   They also have a large selection of organic produce, dairy, etc.

Many of my friends like to shop the “Supers“, i.e. Super Wal-Mart and Super Target.  That way they are able to minimize their shopping trips by getting absolutely everything at one stop.  I thought their produce prices were kind of high but my friends insist their budget is the same or even a little less.  You can find a Super Target at Power and Ray Roads and another at Gilbert Rd and the 202.  Super Wal-Mart is at Williamsfield and Greenfield Rds or on the West side of Gilbert Rd and the 202.

If you’re a warehouse shopper, you can find CostCo conveniently located just off the 202 freeway and Pecos Rd.  Personally I try not to shop there because I can never get out for less than $100 but you can’t beat the prices on diapers and formula, which can be a huge part of a family’s shopping budget.  Plus their huge churros for only a $1 are a reliable source of bliss for me. 

Finally, my absolute favorite trick for reducing your grocery shopping bill is to use www.sistersavings.net.  There you can find all the best sales for all the grocery stores all in one spot.  I print that out every week, pick the store that has the best prices, and plan my menu for the week.  It has drastically reduced my shopping time and grocery bill. 

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And let’s face it, the less you spend on your silly grocery bill, the more you can spend on your fabulous new house!  Oh, you don’t have a fabulous new house yet?  Well, what are you waiting for?  The Gilbert real estate market is ripe with incredible deals right now!  And the federal governement is starting new regulations for first time home buyers grants and loans, so contact me today to see if you qualify!

I’d love to hear of any other great grocery deals in the Gilbert Arizona area.  Let me know your shopping secrets!