For grocery shopping, I shop at four different places. I make sure I am heading that way anyway for some of the places to save on gas. Otherwise it can be a catch 22. But every week I get out the flyers and see who has the best deals. I then get the best deals and stock up. I try to buy things on sale and with a coupon to boot, if possible. I've lived this way for so long, I have to think about this as I write it. I saw on the net a woman who was supposed to spend only $400.00 a month for groceries and she called it a tiny budget. I used to keep track of what I spend but haven't for a while so for August I decided to save my reciepts. I have $316.17 spent for the month (family of four) and I see a pair of jeans and some school supplies in there. This also includes paper goods. Some months will be a little more and some months less. Our shelves are brimming with food. I try to buy healthy too even though sometimes it costs a little more. I have to not stock up so much because I have too much on my shelves and in my freezer. I clip coupons regularly but I only use the ones that really save me money (sometimes that can be a catch 22 too) or ones that are for healthier foods or things I simply think look good.
It's always been a satisfying game to me to see how little I can spend. It's like a tax-free raise. For a while, I worked more hours (I work 20 now) but for what I make it is better for me to shave off that other 10 and save and make money the way I want to.
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