2. Subscribe to your local newspaper and clip coupons. The coupon discounts will more than pay for the subscription over a year.

3. Many stores that offer Buy 1 Get 1 free specials do not require you to buy two in order to get the discount.

4. Subscribe to different grocer’s email specials. Then you’ll know if it’s worth the trip for a store you don’t normally shop at.

5. Frozen vegetables are cheaper than fresh and are usually frozen within hours of being picked.

6. When non-perishables are on special, stock up.

7. Don’t assume that giant box-stores are cheapest on every item. They’re not.

8. When buying paper products, divide the price by the square feet of product. That will give you a per unit price to use for comparisons.

9. Don’t assume a bigger size package is cheaper per ounce. Take a calculator with you and do the math.