Fast N Fresh

Try the store brands. Brand names are often no better than generic, and you’re paying for all the advertising they do to have a brand name. Give the store brand a try, and often you won’t notice a difference. Especially if it’s an ingredient in a dish where you can’t taste the quality of that individual ingredient.

Look for specials.
Every store has specials. Be sure to look for them in the newspaper, or when you get to the store (they often have unadvertised specials -- look on the higher and lower shelves for deals). Don’t buy them unless they’re things you always use.

Pack your own lunch snacks.
Buying pre-made snacks is convenient, but a big waste of money. Buy little baggies and buy the snacks in bulk, then it will take just a few minutes to pack some snacks for lunch each day.