Frugal Meals

When you need to save money, your grocery budget is a good place to start. While it's hard to lower fixed expenses like your mortgage and car payments, most households can easily cut back on their food expenditures. LoveToKnow Save has tips and tricks to help you plan frugal meals without sacrificing taste and nutrition.

Coupons

One of the best ways to save money on your meals is by using coupons. Get the information you need to coupon effectively such as,

• Advice: The Coupon Mom has the information and inside advice you need to get started, and she shares with LoveToKnow Save readers in this interview.
• Direction: Sometimes the hardest part about couponing is learning where to get printable coupons, as well as where to find free coupons.
• Execution: Coupons are only one part of a money saving plan. Put them to use with other money saving techniques to make the most of your frugal grocery shopping.

Food and Meals

Saving money with coupons is only one way to maximize your grocery budget. Learn about the other ways you can save money on meals.

• Meal plans: Planning ahead is a great way to ensure you don't go over budget. Get some frugal meal plans to help get you started.
• Recipes: It's easy to save money on a meal when you have some cheap slow cooker recipes and frugal meatless recipes you can turn to in a pinch.
• Food lists: Learn which foods are the least expensive, whether you are dieting or looking for some finger foods.

Get Informed

Information can be your best weapon when it comes to saving money at the grocery store. Arm yourself with knowledge to get the biggest bang for your buck.