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How I Shaved $200 Off My Grocery Bill - Part 2

Yesterday, I talked about how planning a monthly menu can help you save money on groceries. You can read part one here.Today, we’ll take it a step further and discuss the next logical step - your grocery list.

If you’ve created your monthly plan, your grocery list becomes a vital part in saving money. You’ve probably heard others talk about how going to the store with a list and sticking to the list stops the impulse buying. And it’s true. But this tip goes beyond the simple ’stop the impulse’ in helping you save money. Read more »

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How I Shaved $200 Off My Grocery Bill - Part 1

Are you looking for ways to squeeze more money out of your paycheck? Is the rising cost of gas and groceries putting a dent in your monthly budget?

For me, feeding a family of five in this economy has been a challenge. I’m stuck between wanting to provide healthy meals and wanting to keep the tab for them at a minimum. But, I’ve found four tips that have really helped me trim the excess fat, if you will, from the cost of it all. In fact, one month I saved $200 from our budget and am finding that I am able to continue saving money through stretching these four tricks as far as I can. Read more »

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