Use store ads. Ads show which foods are on sale each week. Plan your meals and snacks around what is on sale. For example, if chicken is on sale, think about the meals your family likes that use chicken. You may even want to buy enough chicken to put some in the freezer to use in meals next week.

Make and use a shopping list. Using a shopping list saves time and money. Check your cupboards for ingredients you may already have while making your list.