How Do I Save Money on Groceries?

So you've been couponing for a few weeks, and I'm guessing that you've probably gotten some really cheap shampoo or toothpaste from the drugstores, but maybe you're having a harder time saving at the grocery store. 

I have the same problem.  It seems to be a lot easier to save on that bathroom stuff than it is on chicken and bread.  My biggest tip to you on getting better deals when it comes to your groceries is to start stockpiling.  When that must-have brand of barbecue sauce goes on sale and you find that coupons.com has a coupon for that same sauce, print at least two coupons (two coupons of one kind is the website's limit per computer) and head to the store with the rest of your list.  Make sure you are aware of any limit your grocery store may have put on the item.  You've probably noticed that when there is a good sale, you are limited to two or four of an item, but chances are you've not purchased up to the limit.  Go ahead and purchase more than you need right away of items that are on sale, especially if it is a rock-bottom price. 

All You Magazine has an article right now that teaches some tips on how to stockpile.  I'll let you go check that out when we're done here.  Here's the link for you.

Stockpiling can be great fun, just be careful to watch those expiration dates.  There's nothing like having to throw away several items just because they are too old.  You may have bought them for a quarter, but still that was your money and your time researching that great deal that you just threw out.  If you don't think you'll use something up before the expiration date, don't buy it.  And by all means, skip that great deal on Cheerios if you've already got five boxes waiting for you at home.  Or better yet, buy it and donate it to a food bank.  Let someone else benefit from that magnificent deal you found. 

Another suggestion I would make.  Be mindful of your shopping budget.  When you start stockpiling, just pick one or two good items a week to buy extra of.  And be patient.  As you make gradual stockpiling a habit, you'll find that you run out of items less often, and you'll watch your grocery bill dip lower.  When you have a good stockpile, many of your staples you no longer have to buy at regular price.  YOU choose the price you pay on the food you feed your family, not the grocery store's sale cycle.