Reviewing the circulars for the 3 grocery stores in my area is crucial. I take advantage of the items on sale so I don't have to worry about clipping coupons. I sometimes walk to a couple of grocery stores in one trip so I am able to take advantage of all the deals.

I shop the outer isles as much as possible and use coupons when I can. Also be sure to check out the day-old or discounted items for non-perishables. Sometimes you can find a great deal, simply because the box in dented!

I try to use coupons as much as possible and do not shop when I am hungry! Also, I try to buy as much as I can at stores like Aldi and other discount grocery stores. They have a lot of products that are just as good as the ones found in major chain stores for a lot less $

I hate wasting food (and money!) so I've been trying to pay attention to what I buy and what I have in the fridge and cupboard. I make it a game of seeing how long I can go without a grocery store visit by using up items I already have. It forces me to get creative at times, and also keeps me from buying (I always end up buying items off my shopping list!).

Lately, I've been shopping for groceries every 2 weeks for the most part. There are a few things that I'll pick up in between, but generally, I shop the morning after payday for the majority of what I'll need until the next payday. Also, I am never afraid of generics for most things! It's cheaper. And I've found that WalMart really is much cheaper than my other favorite local store- I've found things that are $2+ cheaper at WalMart. That's a pretty big price jump. Another thing I've been doing is relying a little more on the old standbys- noodles, rice, etc. You can do alot with them and really make them stretch. Alot of times, you can find frozen vegetables for pretty cheap, too- I try to stay stocked on those when I can.

one trick I use when buying certain items for recipes is to bring measuring cups with me when I buy items in the bulk bins. for instance, if I need 2 cups of french lentils and I don't usually keep french lentils on hand I'll take a 1 cup measuring cup with me and only pull out exactly what I need. I save money buy not buying more than I need and I also don't waste food by having extra that I can't use without the original recipe.

to save time and money, i make my grocery lists around recipes that will feed my family for multiple nights (just put a few servings in the freezer after baking a whole lasagna, for example) and i use coupons, and match those to the store circular. i also just discovered aisle50.com! while they are not YET working with my supermarket, i love the concept - link your store loyalty card, and buy that day's deal item on the site. when you pick up that item in the grocery store, it's already stored on your loyalty card as purchased, and $0 will be reflected on your bill. looking forward to trying it out!