How to be a Super Saver

26 ways to keep more money in your pocket

by Teri Cettina

What's the secret to spending less and saving more? Savvy moms revel their best cost-cutting moves--from supermarket tricks to household tips and everything in between.

Groceries
The average family spends almost $900 a month, but with just a few smart strategies you can take a big bite out of your food bill.

Opt for cheaper meats To keep her grocery bill down without sacrificing favorite meals, Mary L. Ardito of Pomona, California, buys less expensive cuts of meat and marinates them to tenderize.
Share and share alike "I have potluck dinners with neighbors a few times a month," says Evelyn Kormanik of Staten Island, New York. "Everyone brings something. It save money and gives us time to socialize."
Buy food at the drugstore Crystal Paine, founder of the blog moneysavingmom.com, keeps her grocery budget for a family of four to a phenomenal $40 a week by using CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare program (sign up for a free membership, then take advantage of deals) and Walgreens' EasySaver program (rebates galore). Each store and website offers weekly and monthly items (food and other) that are free—or close to it—after purchase. "You pay full price for those items up front, then get coupons back at the bottom of your receipt, gift cards or a check, depending on the program. You can use those coupons and gift cards just like cash the next time you shop," says Crystal.

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