Writing a list before you head to the store can save you a lot of money. It helps to avoid grocery store pitfalls like prepared foods and quick snacks that appeal to those who have no idea what to buy. It also helps you to avoid buying sale or bulk items that you really don't need, or ones that your family won't eat.
I'm going to jot down a few things that are great additions to add to any grocery list, items that last a long time and that add volume to any meal-
Beans (either dried or in a can)
Rice (bags of non-instant rice are the least expensive)
Oldstyle Oatmeal (larger containers are inexpensive and last a long time)
Flour and Sugar (instead of buying bread or muffins or cookies, make them yourself...there are some great bread recipes at heart4home.net. (Bread recipes)
Canned fruits and vegetables (these are one good thing to buy when on sale!)
Eggs (good for baking, but also for quiche, scrambled eggs or any number of filling menu items)
These are just some ideas for shopping on a budget. You can find more ideas at grocerylists.org or by searching for Budget Grocery Lists.
Hope this helps you save some money!
