If you need to amp up your grocery savings in order to save money for the upcoming holiday season, try these tips to save more on all your grocery costs.

Track regular buys: I used to track all my grocery store buys, but that was EXTREME. It took a lot of time, although it did save me money. Instead make a list of the 20 or 30 items you buy most often and just track those. I.e. track bread costs at various markets you frequent so you know when you’re getting the best deal.
Locate bargain rack days: Most stores stock new …read more

One way to save on your grocery bill is to check the dates on the food products before you buy them.  Just tonight I was shopping and found shredded cheese and flour tortilla shells that were several weeks out of date.  The cheese was moldy and I’m sure it won’t be long before the tortilla shells taste badly. 

While many items are still good for a while past their best by date, it’s important to get fresh products so that they’ll last longer and taste better.  If you like to stockpile groceries while they’re at rock bottom prices (or buy ahead), …read more

 If you missed my interview with Cooper Lawrence, you can still catch it on her site.  Here’s what you do:

click here
Go down to the bottom of the page under “How do I do it?”
Under #2, click on the words “this link” to launch iTunes.  If you haven’t already, you can download iTunes (it’s safe).
The iTunes screen will come up with a list of the Cooper shows.  Click on the show “8/2/07 Thursday Hour 3″.  Before me is “Bad Day Thursday”.  It’s about 15 minutes long and then I’m up.  My interview is about 20 minutes. 

If you don’t want to listen, you …read more

A few months ago I wrote an article 50 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill.  Saving on my grocery bill is something I’m always looking to do and I’m sure you are too.  I thought I’d highlight some of the best ways to save.
1.  Shop the front page sales of the circular.  Usually you’ll find the best savings on the front page.
2.  Pay attention to cost per unit.  Just because the jar of peanut butter is bigger doesn’t mean it is a better deal.
3.  Go alone.  You know you’ll spend more if you have the hubby and kids with …read more

Last night I was on the way home from Financial Peace University classes.  My husband calls and says, “Turn on the radio, NOW!!!”.  I turn on the radio and The Cooper Lawrence Show is reading from my post 50 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill.
I tried to call in several times, but my attempts were unsuccessful.  I sent an email to the show with my phone number.  I wonder if they’ll call. 
I am disappointed though because they never mentioned the name of the blog.    I am happy that Cooper thought enough of my tips that she read them, …read more

 
Remember my post on 50 Ways to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill?  That post has received a lot of attention.  We’ve had several well-known blog linking to it.  Well, the post was nominated for the Hot Stuff award at GNMParents.  Turns out, the grocery bill post won.  Yay!  Thanks everyone for supporting Thrifty Mommy. 

Saving money on your grocery bill is one of the easiest and most effective ways to cut your monthly budget.  Finding a system that works for you is important.  Here are 50 tips and ways that you can save.

1)  Check the weekly sales flyer.  Usually the items on the front page is where you’ll save the most.  I mostly try to shop the sales and for a few things that I really need.  It seems when I shop this way, I don’t need as much stuff because I’ve stocked up when the items were on sale.
2)  Make a list. Include the sale items …read more