Action News KSBY. “Gas prices are down, food prices are not.
And with the economy struggling, surviving the recession could come down to being able to keep food on the table.
The average gallon of regular unleaded in California is going for $1.79. That’s down from an average of $4.61 on June 19.
In the meantime, for the last nine months or so a dozen eggs sells for around $3.50, and a loaf of whole-grain bread averages around $4.00 at the store.
Baking, making, and buying bread: three facts of life that can’t be …

From The Evening News and Tribune: Cutting costs in your cart: Save money, stay healthy at the grocery
“Robert Friedmeyer knows how to save money on groceries. Not only do he and his wife, Tammy, clip coupons every Sunday, they look for discounts, sales and comparison shop for everything from flour to toothpaste.
The economy is forcing shoppers to save in every way they can, including using an old technique that has been updated for the digital age — coupons.”

“Meijer Bonus” Program Provides 5% Savings Award For Every $100 Spent On General Merchandise
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec 01, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — With the economy a major concern among consumers, Meijer is rewarding holiday shoppers with a bonus of up to 20% off their grocery purchases when they buy general merchandise items within Meijer stores. This innovative new program launched Sunday, November 30 at all 185 Meijer stores throughout the Midwest.

Wine.com Brings Joy to a Bear-Market Holiday With Gifts Under $40; Offers Black Friday and Cyber Monday Discounts
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Wine.com, the leading online wine store, today announced site-wide discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On Black Friday customers will receive a 25 percent discount on wine gift sets and gourmet gift baskets. On Cyber Monday customers will receive one-cent shipping with no minimum order size required, its best shipping offer of the year. The company also released its Bear Market Holiday Gifts priced under $40. …

Cyndi Roberts over at 1 Frugal Friend 2 Another has great tips for saving money on food.
School Lunches the Frugal Way!
My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn’t really like what was offered in the school lunchroom.  But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune.
If we let ourselves, we can spend a “lot” on individual servings, lunchables, and treats for lunches.  Here are a few …