Becautiousof items ateye level.Sub driedherbs forfresh herbs,they lastlonger.Learn simplerecipes thatutilizeinexpensiveingredients.Make a habitof checkingexpirationdates.Invest inreusablebags insteadof purchasingpaper bags.Use couponsor discountswhenavailable.Check yourkitchen beforeshopping toavoidduplicates.Buy storebrands insteadof nationalbrands whenpossible.Determinea grocerybudget andstick to it.Avoid itemsnear thecheckoutaisle, they’reimpulse buys.Utilize thecampus foodpantry whennecessary.Considersharing bulkpurchases withroommates tosave.Frozenvegetablescan be acost-savingoption.Avoid pre-cut fruits andvegetables;they’re moreexpensive.Purchase saleitems close toexpiration ifused/frozenimmediately.Comparedifferentstores’ pricesto shop cost-effectively.Considerbuying inbulk for non-perishableitems.Compareprices by unitor weight, notjust total cost.Plan mealsahead tominimizefood waste.Alwaysshop witha list.Use groceryapps toorganizeyour listdigitally.Use leftoversfor lunch ordinner tostretch yourbudget further.Don’t shopwhenyou’rehungry.Avoid pre-seasoned ormarinatedmeats.Becautiousof items ateye level.Sub driedherbs forfresh herbs,they lastlonger.Learn simplerecipes thatutilizeinexpensiveingredients.Make a habitof checkingexpirationdates.Invest inreusablebags insteadof purchasingpaper bags.Use couponsor discountswhenavailable.Check yourkitchen beforeshopping toavoidduplicates.Buy storebrands insteadof nationalbrands whenpossible.Determinea grocerybudget andstick to it.Avoid itemsnear thecheckoutaisle, they’reimpulse buys.Utilize thecampus foodpantry whennecessary.Considersharing bulkpurchases withroommates tosave.Frozenvegetablescan be acost-savingoption.Avoid pre-cut fruits andvegetables;they’re moreexpensive.Purchase saleitems close toexpiration ifused/frozenimmediately.Comparedifferentstores’ pricesto shop cost-effectively.Considerbuying inbulk for non-perishableitems.Compareprices by unitor weight, notjust total cost.Plan mealsahead tominimizefood waste.Alwaysshop witha list.Use groceryapps toorganizeyour listdigitally.Use leftoversfor lunch ordinner tostretch yourbudget further.Don’t shopwhenyou’rehungry.Avoid pre-seasoned ormarinatedmeats.

Grocery Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Be cautious of items at eye level.
  2. Sub dried herbs for fresh herbs, they last longer.
  3. Learn simple recipes that utilize inexpensive ingredients.
  4. Make a habit of checking expiration dates.
  5. Invest in reusable bags instead of purchasing paper bags.
  6. Use coupons or discounts when available.
  7. Check your kitchen before shopping to avoid duplicates.
  8. Buy store brands instead of national brands when possible.
  9. Determine a grocery budget and stick to it.
  10. Avoid items near the checkout aisle, they’re impulse buys.
  11. Utilize the campus food pantry when necessary.
  12. Consider sharing bulk purchases with roommates to save.
  13. Frozen vegetables can be a cost-saving option.
  14. Avoid pre-cut fruits and vegetables; they’re more expensive.
  15. Purchase sale items close to expiration if used/frozen immediately.
  16. Compare different stores’ prices to shop cost-effectively.
  17. Consider buying in bulk for non-perishable items.
  18. Compare prices by unit or weight, not just total cost.
  19. Plan meals ahead to minimize food waste.
  20. Always shop with a list.
  21. Use grocery apps to organize your list digitally.
  22. Use leftovers for lunch or dinner to stretch your budget further.
  23. Don’t shop when you’re hungry.
  24. Avoid pre-seasoned or marinated meats.