How to cut Grocery Bills in half?

Hi All,

I read an article this morning on CNN.com "Moms' new battle: The food price bulge" that women across America are doing everything possible to cut those grocery monthly bills by half.

The rising prices on food and gas have our families struggling. The price of milk and cereal are over $4.00. These prices have prompted women to start making thier own food. One mom started growing herbs, making soap and baby food. If this is a little too extreme for those working moms, you can budget your grocery bills by purchasing no frill, discounted groceries or clipping coupons, as another woman did in the article. Also, staying away from restaurants and having left overs for dinner helped save these families money.

Personally, I shop once a week and purchase only items I really need. I also by in bulk. For example, I buy a 20 lb bag of rice which will usually last for about a month and a half, and it is one less item for me to purchase on my next shopping trip. Also, if its on sale, then I'll pick it up and store it. I always look for bargains at my local supermarkets. If one market has half the things I need on sale and another has the other half, I'll buy from both markets. I also make enough food during the week to have left overs for dinner. My shopping tactics does save me a lot of time and money.

The best way to save money when it comes to food is not to be wasteful and get what you really need.