I've tried several times in the past to do this, but I always seem going way over or not getting enough food. I attribute my success to coupons. I saved 20% using then, and brought loads of food.
Finding the coupons did not happen in one day, and planning the list didn't either.
I started with the coupon side. Websites like coupons.com and printable-coupons.blogspot.com are AMAZING website, that I highly recommend. They often coupons for a variety of things, and the sites are extremely easy to navigate.
As for the grocery list, I made it according to the coupons I clipped, as well the in store flyers. I used Excel which allowed me to write which item I had a coupon for and how many of each item I wanted.
I'm so thankful to have my chest freezer so I can buy in bulk and freeze it. I do this especially with breads, bagels, and meats that are on sale. Yes, I spend a little more in a grocery trip, but it saves money in the end.
In the end, it's all about knowing what your family eats. I'm not going to print a coupon for prepared biscuits if we're not going to eat them. It would be a waste of paper, as well as I would spend money for something we don't need. This doesn't save money!!
Buying in bulk, buying what you need, being organized and planning your meals does.
Good luck and have fun
Oh, I should mention I used 20 coupons at the store. I thought the clerk was going to cry when he saw them.
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