Coupons aren’t the only way to save at the grocery store. Buy generic brand items for casseroles, soups, cakes and cookies. No one will know the difference and it will add up to a lot when you checkout. Coupon cutting doesn’t hurt either, it’s time consuming but can really save a lot if it’s done right. Check out www.thegrocerygame.com to save up to 60% on groceries.

Compare prices! You don’t have to do all your shopping at once, it may be a little more time consuming but if you buy what’s on sale at one store today, then go to another store later in the week (when you run out of milk) and buy their sale items too. Stock up while things are on sale! If you know you’re going to go through the peanut butter, why not buy two or three now while they’re on sale for $1.99?

Stick to your list… know what you need to get before you leave the house. Walking aimlessly around the grocery store leads to buying items you don’t really need and hikes up your grocery bill. Plan out meals for the week, list the ingredients you need and stick to your list!

Avoid convenience buying, anything that’s pre-made or  individually packaged is going to cost more money. Invest in some good Tupperware containers and package things yourself.

Check the entire shelf to compare prices. Studies show that consumers tend to buy more items from eye level, so make sure you check the top and bottom shelves for prices, you don’t want to miss out on a deal.