[marjorie]

The advice given about comparing prices to SuperWal-Mart was good, but you can take it a step further. At least around here, you can bring ads from stores that compete up to a 30 mile radius, and Super WalMart will match the price for exactly matched items. One trip, one store, everyone's doorbusters. Great for "cherrypickers"! It can make a huge difference, expecially around holidays. Great times to stock up include Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor day and Thanksgiving. In conjunction with a price list you can really determine when you are getting the best value for your money and stockpile then. Also it helps enormously if you are willing to experiment with different brands. I rarely find generics as inexpensively as name brands bought on sale with coupons. PM if I can help more...