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

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