How to Save Money on Groceries

by Trent Craddock, Aug 3, 2007

I would like to share with you some of my ideas on how to save money on groceries. If you follow these simple rules you can feed your family a nutritious diet without breaking the bank.

Always Make a List:
Before going to the grocery store, take the time to make a list of the things that you need. Start my doing some meal planning. What will you eat during the next week? What will you bring as a lunch to your work? What will you eat for snacks? Then take a look in your cupboards, your freezer, and your refrigerator - What are the missing ingredients that you will need to buy to prepare the meals that you want to eat?
Keep to the Outside of the Grocery Store:
You will notice that around the perimeter of the grocery store you will find natural ingredients: milk, vegetables, meat, and so on. You can save a lot of money by buying natural ingredients and making your meals from scratch. In the middle aisles, you will find the prepared food: canned pasta, frozen dinners, etc. These are the kinds of things that cost you the most - Avoid them and your bill will be small!
Eat Meat less Often:

Don?t go to the Grocery Store Hungry or Thirsty: