One way to save money for groceries is to make meals out of grocery sale items in your area. I try to shop like this  at least once a month. When the sales first come out I write down all the best markdowns from the 3 or 4 grocery stores. I go in and buy ONLY those items that are very discounted. You have to be willing to drive to all 3 or 4 stores with the sales and have restraint not to pick up too many other items (that aren't on sale). Then, when I get home with all my sale items (that I saved 40% -50%) I figure out what I am going to make with it. I make my meals according to what I have available. Dh is a chef, so I have lots of help if I get stumped. LOL You can see what kind of food HE cooks on his website www.VonsCateringCompany.com ....not the kind of food you can usually make from the sale items.

Jennie von Eggers

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