Will Shop For Food: A Grocery Battle Plan:

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:51 AM EST

Article Source: Wall Street Journal

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don't have many qualifications for the presidency, but I can tell you the price of a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread. Bill Clinton was grilled about them when he ran for president in 1992. And, being Bill Clinton, he rattled off the correct prices and wowed some voters.

I might give Bill a run for his money when it comes to grocery-store prices. That's because I do the shopping in our family.

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ShaunV

Even in this tough terrain, it's possible to cut your food bill. But you have to approach shopping strategically. Where you shop depends on what you eat. I employ the following multipronged approach, which could work for many households:
Focus on the basics. It's key to have one store that has reasonable prices for most everything. That's going to be your first stop most weeks, and if you're pressed, it may be your only stop. Wal-Mart Stores, of course, is hard to beat on price, and it has a surprisingly good selection these days.

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#1 - Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:52 AM EST

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sushicat

Shaun, a really good seed.

Some reporters did a story in our area on Wal-mart vs. the other stores and came to find out some of the smaller grocery chains had better prices then Wal-Mart.

People don't need to be fooled by Wal-Mart. There are better places to shop.

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#2 - Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:43 AM EST

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ShaunV

Also shopping online is a good bet, sometimes, too.

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#3 - Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:39 AM EST

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crystal in AL

Shaun, finally getting caught up on seeds from my friends from the last week. I enjoyed this seed.

I'll admit I am grocery bargain shopper, without using coupons. Our weekly bill lately has averaged $85 for our family of six. Down from the $125 I was spending the last few years.

Our area has a limited amount of grocery stores, so I tend to get the bulk of stuff at Wal-Mart (the only things I buy there) and a few things like bread (cheaper)items at the smaller grocery store down the street. Works out great.

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#4 - Mon Dec 1, 2008 12:46 PM EST

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ShaunV

I think people can save a lot with coupons.

I once read that cereal companies price their cereal higher anticipating that people will use the coupons they put in the newspapers and online,

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#4.1 - Tue Dec 2, 2008 9:39 AM EST

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