Let’s talk about grocery shopping--you know, the boring and tedious shopping that has to be done.

Since Frank and I live on Social Security, I find it easier and less expensive to shop once a month, at the beginning of the month. I take a list grocery shopping. I never shop without a list. Actually, I use lists for everything I do; something to do with age or brain cells, I think.

If I don’t use a list while shopping, I would return home with lots of things that I don’t need, and not everything that I do need. I start my list for the next month shortly after I am finished shopping this month.

The next step is to find the grocery store flier that fits to the week you will be shopping. I go through the flier very carefully. It is important to look for the bargains the store has that week. I cut out any coupons or deals available and I put them with my grocery list. If something is a really good bargain, you can buy it now and use it later.

The last step is to gather together all the coupons, and match the ones that can be used for what is on the list. You will be amazed how much money you can save by using coupons and keeping an eye out for good deals.

Some stores will accept coupons from other stores, or match sale prices. Don’t pass up a bargain if it isn’t on your list. The more you buy on sale, the less you have to spend and buy next time.