Money saving ideas - I think not

From the Scranton Times-Tribune, a money saving idea for fresh produce consumers:

When purchasing pre-packaged fruits and vegetables for a flat cost — such as five pounds of potatoes for $2 — take the time to weigh the bags and find the bag that weighs more than five pounds.

TK: I think there must be dozens of other money saving ideas that beat this ridiculous one. I might take that notion back, however, after reading this money saving tip. From Helium.com:


Tip #2: Fresh Produce.
Buy produce from your local Farmer's Market whenever possible. You
can't beat the freshness unless you grow it yourself and their prices and quality are usually better than anything your grocer's produce section could touch. On the eco-friendly side, you are reducing the number of food miles it takes to get food to your table. That reduces your carbon imprint and saves labor and fuel costs, which is a great thing for the environment.


TK: The farmer's market has its appeal, but saving money isn't necessarily at the top of the list IMHO.


Another tip that has me scratching my head:

Even if you don’t have time for a big garden, consider square-foot gardening. It’s easy, takes little space, and is a great way to save on produce.

TK: Not to be a backyard/square foot garden "hater", but how much precious time do you invest in this attempt to "save" on produce?

Okay, I've found the "money-saving" idea list I can relate to, a list of 8 money saving ideas (what, the author couldn't scrounge up two more ideas to make 10?) you can find it here. The #1 suggestion?

Shop where the bargains are. You may need to drive a bit farther, but it will be worth it. Consider grocery stores such as Aldi Supermarket or your local Wal-Mart Superstore. They usually have much better prices than you will find in the big name supermarkets, although at a store such as Aldi you'll find the selection may not be as extensive. Shoppers can save as much as 30% on staples at these stores.