Living on Less: Save Big Bucks Grocery Shopping
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Updated: 6:04 PM Apr 27, 2009
Living on Less: Save Big Bucks Grocery Shopping
When budgets are stretched, families are forced to cut back on many things, but food isn't one of them. However, there are ways to stretch your dollars at the grocery store.
Posted: 5:31 PM Apr 27, 2009
Reporter: Stephanie Salvatore
Email Address: stephanie.salvatore@wctv.tv
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"We save about 600 dollars a month on our groceries..."

"We started saving 400 a week..."

"Per month, I usually save about 70 percent on my bills..."

Want to know their secret? It's simple. They clip coupons.

These ladies have a system, and it's saving them hundreds of dollars every month.

You may not think that one little coupon will make a dent in your grocery bill, but there are ways to use that coupon to
save more than you thought.

"Looking at a 25 cent coupon, you might not know how to make that useful to yourself. If you are able to combine a store coupon with this 25 cent manufacturer coupon and a sale, you'll definitely maximize your savings," says Ashley Nuzzo, mom of one, and founder of FrugalCouponLiving.com.

These moms have it down to a science, but they say it's easy to get started if you're looking to save big bucks.

"I started coupon shopping as we found our budget was getting a little too tight and a little uncomfortable for us to live paycheck to paycheck which is the majority of people nowadays," says Stephanie Avello, mom of three, and founder of CouponSavingGame.com.

These moms say seeing your savings encourages you to continue coupon shopping.

"It doesn't have to take a lot of time; it can be really quick and easy and you don't have to eat junk food. You can buy healthy food for your family with coupons," says Sarah Maxwell, mom of two and founder of FiddleDeeDeeMom.com.

Other ways to stretch your dollars:

Use cash at the grocery store. If you bring a credit card, you're more likely to go over the amount you intended to spend.

Pay attention in your grocery store. Many stores also accept competitor's coupons, have buy one get one shelves, and in-store coupons that you can use right away.

To read the coupon blogs these moms have started, click on the links below.


Latest Comments

Posted by: MM on Apr 30, 2009 at 05:25 PM

Bindy Bou, Are you a photographer and a relative of one of the bloggers?
Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 29, 2009 at 11:01 PM

To Ashley, Sarah and Stephanie: "Never allow anyone to rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to set up in the fault-finding business. Nothing external can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.” -Og Mandino Don't let the turkey's get you down! Thanks for all you do!
Posted by: happy happy Location: joy joy on Apr 29, 2009 at 08:11 PM

y'all give these women a break. They have to feel important SOME where! let 'em have their moment, even if it is for something as stupid as couponing. (I'm glad my life isn't so pathetic that I have to ask for attention by blogging/bragging about coupons).
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