I came across some good money saving tips on WebMD.
A box of rice pilaf will set you back $2.29 and yield three cups, or one meal. Spend a dollar more on a five-pound bag of rice, and get the equivalent of 50 cooked cups. Mix with onions and chicken broth for DIY pilaf.
Dried beans, lentils, and split peas are less than $1 a pound
1. Buy in bulk.
2. Shop at Costco, Sam’s Club or a comparable warehouse store.
3. Stop buying unhealthy snacks like cookies, candy, and soda.
4. Buy day old bread- stock up and freeze.
5. Choose smaller fruits.
6. Use coffee grounds twice- just add a little extra new.
7. Shop with a list.
8. Set a time limit that you spend shopping for food.
9. Eat before you shop.
10. Check dates on foods in your freezer. Reduce or eliminate waste.
11. Check the size of your carbohydrate portions- make sure you are not preparing too much and throwing away the rest.
12. Get creative with leftovers. Think how you can use food before you throw anything away.
13. Rotisserie chicken is cheaper than frozen cutlets (abcnews).
14. Skim milk is cheaper than 2% (abcnews)
15. Choose fruit that is in season
16. Look through your local paper and clip coupons. You can also find coupons online- shortcuts.com
17. Consider forming a buyers club and qualify for volume discounts from local vendors.
18. Invite friends over for potluck instead of eating out.
19. Make large casseroles, divide up and store for future meals.
20. If you have more than one choice in grocery stores, check prices of items you buy frequently. Find the cheapest store.
21. Check out ebay’s food section.
22. Shop for local produce at farmers markets.
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