Saving a little each week on groceries can add up quickly. If you save $25 per week that adds up to $1,300 a year. Save $50 per week adds up to $2,600 a year. A weekly savings on $75 turns into $3,900 a year!

Here are tips on saving money on groceries.

- Buy food in bulk with friends. Everything can be divided up in resealable bags.

- Buy extra items when things are on sales including fruits and vegetables. Simply cook and freeze for a later date.

- Cook in large quantities and then freeze the extra food. This not only saves money – it saves time. There is nothing as easy as pulling out a resealable freezerr bag and putting it in microwave to defrost when busy.

- Coupons. Yes use all those online sites that make it easy to find coupons in your area. Shop on the day grocery stores offer to double the discount.

- Avoid eating out as much as possible. Instead plan potluck dinners with friends. Use those frozen meals in your freezer to make it even easier.

- Stop buying bottled water. Buy a faucet filter such as Brita or Pura. Then a reusable water container such as Klean Kanteen or Sigg. If plastic make sure it is BPA free!

- Shop at the local farmers market. Cook and freeze items for when they are out of season.

- Reduce the amount of soda you drink. Instead drink more water. Try favoring it with fruit such as lemon, cucumber, or strawberry.

- Shop in the clearance basket/bin. These are often items the store will no longer be carrying, change in label, or will be expiring soon.

Frugal Recipes
FrugalCooking.com
OneFrugalFoodie.com
CheapHealthyGood Blog

Other Resources
Minnesota Dept. of Health – Save Money on Groceries
State of Connecticut – How to Save Money at the Grocery Store
University of Illinois – Ten Ways to Save at the Grocery Store