Invitation to Attend My Speech on "Saving Money on Groceries"

I would like to invite you to attend my presentation, which will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. It will take place during the Comox Toastmasters meeting.

The speech will be on "Save Money on Groceries." Here are the details of the meeting:

When: Tuesday, February 17, 2009; from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 1700 Comox Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 4H4
Speech Length: 12 - 15 minutes

After the speech is completed, I will have to send an email to the group and provide at least one follow-up site update.

Brian's PowerPoint Presentation on "Save Money on Groceries"

Here is my draft PowerPoint presentation. Please note that as I will continue to work on it, the content and order may change.

Please note that some slides have animations, which will not be displayed in the presentation below.

Save Money On Groceries

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Speech Reference: Review Receipt

One of the purposes to use the Internet as part of this speech is to provide additional reference and resources to the speech. This posting contains web site addresses and information for "Review Receipt."

Here are sites that list Scanning Code of Practice (SCOP), in which participating stores will give you a discount of up to $10 if the scanner price is higher than the shelf price:

• FrugalShopper.ca's Article on SCOP: A short article that summarizes what SCOP is and how it works
  
  
• SmartCanucks.ca's Article on SCOP: Another short article on SCOP; the article lists participating stores
  
  
• Retail Council of Canada's Offical Page on "Code of Practice: Scanner Price Accuracy Voluntary Code": The official SCOP code is listed here
  
  
• RedFlagDeals.com's Discussions on SCOP: Read other shoppers experience on SCOP
  
  

For more resources, please google "scanning code of practice."

Speech Reference: Stay at the Store's Perimeter

One of the purposes to use the Internet as part of this speech is to provide additional reference and resources to the speech. This posting contains web site addresses and information for "Stay at the Store's Perimeter."

Here are sites that list shopping strategies, including staying at the store's perimeter:

• LifeHacker's Shop Healthier at the Store Perimeter: Make your next trip to the grocery store as healthy as possible by shopping the perimeter of the store; read the other nine tips in the referenced article.
  
  
• Canadian Living's 6 budget grocery shopping tips: "Impulse purchases at the grocery store are even more frequent than those in your favourite clothing stores...Whether you're saving up to buy your first home or worried about the looming food crisis, you're probably looking for ways to save some money."
  
  
• Quick Article on Cutting Your Grocery Bill in Supermarkets: Cut your grocery bill now: "7 ways to avoid the cash traps at your local grocer": A resource that was previously listed on this site
  
  
YouTube 7 Keys to Great Grocery Shopping with TonyaTko: "I went to the grocery store. Journey with me as I show you some easy tips and tricks to get the MOST out of shopping."

For more resources, please google "grocery shopping tips." Be sure to check out the Google News section for the latest news on grocery shopping tips. Lastly, YouTube has videos on grocery shopping tips.

Speech Reference: Compare Flyers & Coupons

One of the purposes to use the Internet as part of this speech is to provide additional reference and resources to the speech. This posting contains web site addresses and information for "Compare Flyers & Coupons."

Here are sites that list store flyers (a.k.a. store circulars):

• flyerland.ca: "flyerland.ca provides residents of Canada instant access to all of their favourite online flyers and printable coupons, anywhere at anytime"
  
  
• Flyermall.com: some of the flyers are stores in central and eastern Canada; however, you will find national chains at this site
  
  
• ShoppingFlyers.ca: "Canadian grocery flyers, pharmacy flyers, electronics flyers, hardware store flyers and much more can be found by using our Canadian flyer search"

For more resources, please google "Canada flyers" and Store Name + flyer (e.g., Shoppers Drug Mart flyer).


Here are sites that list coupons:

• save.ca: order free product coupons from well-known manufacturers by mail
  
  
• FrugalShopper.ca's Where to Find Coupons in Canada: A comprehensive article on where to find coupons in Canada
  
  
• SmartCanucks.ca's Coupon Database: Find a list of online and store coupons and coupon codes

For more resources, please google "Canada coupons" and Store Name + flyer (e.g., amazon.ca coupons).