take a list stick to it, get all fruits and vegetables at the farmers market, shop 99 cent superstore for condiments, canned goods, etc., shop at the cheaper stores (i.e. Food Co), don't buy toiletries at the grocery store (they can be found cheaper at the drugstore or beauty supply), coupons, rebates, stay away from prepared foods as much as possible, utilize the bakery outlet stores, buy crusts for pizza and make your own, know how much things cost (I don't use a price book but have a good general idea), shop along the outer perimeter of the store, eat before you go
