[Maismom]

I haven't really changed my shopping habit. I keep price book, so I basically know which store to go for certain items.

Bananas, sour-dough bread, and OJ for Trader Joe's. Snack items for Safeway when they have a promotion. Ice cream for Longs Drug or Walgreens, etc.

I don't find Costco that cheap especially they don't take coupons. I get toiletry products, such as shampoo/conditioner/soap for free at drug stores.

I also don't go to Walmart very often even though there's a super Walmart near my house. Yes, their price may be lower than other grocery stores, but other grocery stores offer even cheaper price when they run promotion.

For example, I am planning to go to Safeway today and buy a dozen of 100 calorie snack that DD takes to school for lunch. The price is $2.5 per box, and I have 55 cents coupons. So, 2.5 x 12 = $30 Less coupon .55 x 12 = $6.6 So, I will pay $23.4 and will get $10 off good for next shopping coupon. Final price $13.4 that makes $1.12 per box, cheaper than Wal Mart or Costco.

I do the same for many other food items.