We all need to save our money in this economy and smart grocery shopping can save you hundreds each month. The best way to save when going to the grocery store is to make a list and stick to it. Impulse buying can cost you more than your budget can bear. Stocking up when things are on sale is also a great way to save money. Only buy what you are actually going to use, don’t buy it just because it’s on sale. Shopping the discount stores is another good way to save. Many non brand name items are just as good as the more expensive brand names. Eat the produce that’s in season, when there is an abundance of the item you want, this makes it so much cheaper. Cooking at home from scratch is much easier on your budget than buying pre-made or frozen prepared meals. The cost of these pre-made meals is sometimes 3 times as much as you would spend making the meal from scratch. And it will be better for you and taste so much better than all that frozen food tastes. Following these simple tips will amaze you when you see how much you have saved.