Re: I just can't get our food bill down...
It's not bad! Super WalMart may not have the best prices, though.
To really dig deep, take out all the supermarket ads your receive for the week (usually Sunday or Wednesday newspaper, or mail). Don't assume you are shopping at any of these places, but go through the ads and make a list of what strikes you at each store. Chicken 69 cents a pound this week, TP special? Stores offer loss-leaders each week to pull you into the door, and taking advantage of them WITHOUT buying everything else there can get your costs down. Also many stores compete, so run similar sales in the same week.
Look at your lists. How much are you paying for the same items at Super Walmart? Again, one store is going to have a few great deals, and make up for it by the things that aren't low priced but you buy anyway.
Princess, was it, completely right, do not let yourself go out for those little things. Find a sale on powdered milk and stock it; you can get by for a day or two; find the pantry basics on sale, stock them, and you won't end up paying high prices later. Especially true on spices.
Coupons. Add these to the sales, and watch your grocery bill fall. If you need help finding/using coupons, just ask.
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