6. Plan your meals7 of 9Jot down a week's worth of dinner ideas before you head to the grocery store, suggests Ely. This tried-and-true practice discourages impulse-buying, helps you plan cheaper meals around what's on sale or in season, and keeps you out of the fast-food drive-through lane.A modern twist on menu planning: Subscribe to a service like SavingDinner.com or e-Mealz.com. For a small fee you'll get a weekly meal plan online or by e-mail, along with a shopping list. Some services offer kosher, gluten-free and low-fat meal options. Related Articles:Mobile couponsCoupon deals on the webGroup buying saves moneyGrocery pricing secretsRelated Links:Save cash on coupon sitesDoes spend-to-save pay?Bucking savings wisdomSave money on groceries advertisement
Jot down a week's worth of dinner ideas before you head to the grocery store, suggests Ely. This tried-and-true practice discourages impulse-buying, helps you plan cheaper meals around what's on sale or in season, and keeps you out of the fast-food drive-through lane.
A modern twist on menu planning: Subscribe to a service like SavingDinner.com or e-Mealz.com. For a small fee you'll get a weekly meal plan online or by e-mail, along with a shopping list. Some services offer kosher, gluten-free and low-fat meal options.
Bankrate wants to hear from you and encourages thoughtful and constructive comments. We ask that you stay focused on the story topic, respect other people's opinions, and avoid profanity, offensive statements, illegal contents and advertisement posts. Comments are not reviewed before they are posted. Bankrate reserves the right (but is not obligated) to edit or delete your comments. Please avoid posting private or confidential information, and also keep in mind that anything you post may be disclosed, published, transmitted or reused.
By submitting a post, you agree to be bound by Bankrate's terms of use. Please refer to Bankrate's privacy policy for more information regarding Bankrate's privacy practices.