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Consumerism

Consumerism. Budgeting and Shopping Strategies. Shopping Strategies. Create a categorized shopping list Preparation saves money! Avoid shopping hungry or tired Shop alone. Discussion #1 – “Interview”. Why should you prepare a list at home ahead of time? Why should you shop alone? .

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Consumerism

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  1. Consumerism

  2. Budgeting and Shopping Strategies

  3. Shopping Strategies • Create a categorized shopping list • Preparation saves money! • Avoid shopping hungry or tired • Shop alone

  4. Discussion #1 – “Interview” • Why should you prepare a list at home ahead of time? • Why should you shop alone?

  5. Advertising Strategies • Impulse buys • Layout of store • Shelf placement of items • Sales/coupons

  6. Discussion #2 – Group Numbers • In what ways are sales and coupons advertising strategies? • What are current trends used to boost a store’s sales?

  7. National Brands vs. Store Brands • Store brands usually less expensive and often same quality. • Check unit pricing to compare. • Buy for intended use.

  8. Convenience Foods • Food products sold prepared or semi-prepared. • Come in many forms • Higher cost • Saves time

  9. Convenience Foods • Reduce these foods to save money • Most contain food additives • Higher in fat and sodium content • Cost of packaging

  10. BEWARE…. • Background music • Samples • Smells • Buying in bulk

  11. Summary • Be careful with your money. • Budget wisely. • Plan ahead • Be cautious of advertising strategies. • Understand how unit pricing works. • Evaluate if convenience foods are worth the convenience

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