Top 10 Value Tips
Here's a condensed version of my tips and tricks for saving time and money at the supermarket:
#1	Prepare Make your shopping list before you go to the store.
#2	Clip coupons Use coupons on every shopping trip, and try to save at least 15 percent of your total bill.
#3	Relax Never shop when you're hungry or rushed. Leave the kids (or your spouse) at home if they are tired, cranky or don't want to shop.
#4	Try store brands Experiment with store brands. Compare store and national brands' ingredients and package sizes to ensure you're choosing a like item.
#5	Use credit cards Use your credit card to receive bonus points or to stock up on unexpected sale items, but only if you'll use them within three months or before their expiration dates.
#6	Find special values Look for jumbo-sized or multiple-packaged items that offer discounted prices on a per-ounce basis. Look for store and shelf signs that offer reductions or coupons.
#7	Control your impulses Limit your "impulse" items to three. You can always buy more on the next trip.
#8	Shop the entire store With today's marketing ploys and jumbled store layouts, you may find different products in different sizes in different parts of the store.
#9	Look around Ask department managers and courtesy-counter clerks for coupons and rebates. Don't forget to check store bulletin boards and circulars, too.
#10	Have fun! Shop only at supermarkets that you enjoy.