[browneyedgirl40419]

I am new to couponing for grocery items. I have did many deals with nonfood items and understand the concept of couponing. But what I was wondering is what are the best ways to save on food. I know not to be brand loyal and most of the time buying in bulk is better if you will use it. But what other tips do you all have?

[w1df10wr]

Hi,

Many people first check out the store forums for where they shop.

You will find alot of information in Couponing 101 or AFC 101

[laylamorgangrace]

i agree this website is great because you can go to which store you shop the most and see what deals you can get for next to nothing using a coupon and such ! good luck !

[hasheivy]

Also sometimes buying in bulk is not the best deal. If you have a coupon for $2 off (a good example is the A1 Steak Sauce coupons) and the smaller size is $2.22, and the largest is $4.25 (which were the prices at one store near me) you can buy 3 small ones for a total of 66 cents using 3 coupons. Otherwise I would have spent $2.25 with the coupon for the one big size. So I saved $1.59 by getting 3. If I had more coupons I could have gotten 10 of the smaller bottles for the same price of one big one. So definitely keep your eyes open for that.