tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post7108041516217892471..comments2013-09-24T02:51:49.226-07:00Comments on Your Freshman Orientation: No Frills or Full Service Grocery Stores? Who Can Save a Student More Money?Lauren Adkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11295864992040810587noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post-11564498581625089512011-03-12T21:09:43.217-08:002011-03-12T21:09:43.217-08:00I worked at the Real Canadian Superstore as a cash...I worked at the Real Canadian Superstore as a cashier for three years, and I can say through experience that the majority of people that shop there are students. I am not suprised that the Superstore came out on top. Like the name suggests, you can buy anything from groceries to furniture to clothes, all at reasonable prices.Rachel Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429788799450824933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post-40503978088428789922011-03-04T22:08:00.474-08:002011-03-04T22:08:00.474-08:00One thing I also learned that saved me a A LOT of ...One thing I also learned that saved me a A LOT of money while grocery shopping is to take advantage of the local farmer's market whenever possible. We were fortunate to have a loaded farmer's market in Guelph, a place that starving students gravitated to every Saturday morning (regardless of their hangovers!)<br /><br />The food was fresher than the grocery store, cheaper than the grocery store and gave you the satisfaction of knowing that you were supporting a local farmer as opposed to some big box CEO.Mike Treadgoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556846799799530862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post-1881965152747528962011-03-03T20:55:46.728-08:002011-03-03T20:55:46.728-08:00That is a great tip and I am a proud practicer! I ...That is a great tip and I am a proud practicer! I was shocked though to hear that food basics was more expensive, but when I really think about it I guess stores that guarantee the lowest prices or they will lower their price to a competitors would end up being cheaper in the long run.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343491339701037102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post-28385897049483549452011-03-03T14:37:42.783-08:002011-03-03T14:37:42.783-08:00I use never eat before I went to the grocery store...I use never eat before I went to the grocery store and my bills use to be insanely expensive and I had so much food that I didn't need. My mom mentioned the tip and now my grocery bills are normal and I have all the food I need!Lauren Adkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11295864992040810587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post-41545947759910875022011-03-03T14:01:51.372-08:002011-03-03T14:01:51.372-08:00I can't believe Food Basics was the most expen...I can't believe Food Basics was the most expensive! I always thought it was suppose to be cheaper than other grocery stores. Also, your tip about eating before shopping is brilliant! If I'm hungry while I shop for food, I buy almost everything in sight.Katie Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943292926772182698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1621900761383287117.post-24321462014199133082011-03-02T19:02:40.478-08:002011-03-02T19:02:40.478-08:00This is really interesting, the grocery stores are...This is really interesting, the grocery stores are different in Ontario compared to back home. I have always been curious which place is cheaper, everyone has a different opinion. Usually I go to the closest place, or now the places that have student discountAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680059861851357156noreply@blogger.com