How I save money on groceries

The #1 way to save money is to PLAN AHEAD!!
I usually save 50% sometimes more sometimes less. It depends on the add.

There are  Five Adults and 2 Toddlers in my house

Before I started saving  I would go to the store without a plan and pick up everything I thought I needed and about 20 other items I would like. I spent a lot of money and then I ended up having to get creative at the end of the week to make a meal.


The first thing I do is make a list of general items I know I need; toliet paper, Salt, Butter...etc
Then think of meals I could make for example I already have noodles and sauce. So if I buy ground beef I have a meal.

Then I go to http://www.southernsavers.com/ ( a very important webiste!!) and look up the two stores I shop at ( Winndixie and Publix).

I then click everything I am going to purchase and see what coupons I need or am going to print.
After I gather everything I am ready to go.


I go to the store with my coupons and list. I always look for clearance items as well to see if I can get a quick deal. But make sure you know if it a good deal, just because it is on sale or "clearance" doesn't mean it really is.

Once I am home I make an inventory of what I have. I then make a Menu for the family for example

Snacks:
Fruit
Popcorn
Chips
Applesauce

Lunch:
Sandwhichs ( chicken, turkey or ham)
Soup
Pb and J
Mac and Cheese
Chef Boyardee
Salad

I would go on to list all the food options available. This makes it easy for someone to see what  is available  to eat. So noone can say " there is nothing to eat". It saves time and it makes it a lot easier to grab something on the go.

Another way I save is I buy all of my fruits and veggies from a local produce stand. It saves a lot of money. You just have to know your prices to know if you are getting a good deal.