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 …

Eating properly for health on a limited budget is always a challenge. One of the biggest money gobbling culprits is ready made processed and packaged foods and too many trips for fast food.
Although they’re quick neither of these ways are cost effective. When it comes to shopping on a shoestring and planning great tasting menus at home you’ll be surprised how well you can eat following these simple guidelines.

How To Save Money On Groceries
Unlike a fixed monthly cost such as your mortgage or car payment, the amount you spend on groceries each month is somewhat flexible. While the common advice of clipping coupons and buying generic brands to save money while shopping is sound, by far the best way to truly keep your grocery shopping expenses under control is by understanding how grocery stores entice you to spend more than you really want.
By fully understanding the ways grocery stores encourage you to spend, many of which you probably …

Bankrate posted another great list of ways to save on groceries. I like tip number two. I tend to look straight in front of me when looking at the shelves. If I bothered to look up or down I would probably save 20% on my groceries.
Bankrate – When it comes to the grocery store, the rules are the same as those for the stock market: Do your homework, don’t …

Savings Tools and Information:

Seasonal Food Calendar
Grocery Store Sales Calendar
The Food Keeper
USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food
32 ways to save when grocery shopping
20 ways to save on groceries

Watch:

Supermarket Secrets – Dispatches part 1
Supermarket Secrets – Dispatches part 2

Save Money Using Coupons:

Coupons.com – wide variety of up to the minute coupons, think of it as the Sunday paper coupon section.
Coupon Mom – online coupon codes, printout coupons and free samples, etc.
Coupon Cabin – updates deals three times a day. “most-used coupons” and “favorite deals” sections. Weekly email newsletter alerts.
Coupon Surfer – offers …