Take ten minutes to save $100

Each week as you do your menu plan and shopping list (after you have inventoried your fridge, freezer and pantry) take fifteen minutes to check the specials and sales at your supermarkets. Use the junk mail or get online and check their websites to find who has what you want at the best price. Don't forget to look for substitutes -- your brand may not be on sale, but an identical product under another brand may well be. Check prices and special offers such as BOGOF, two for one, three for two, even coupons that could increase the value of your shopping dollar. Doing this can shave up to $100 (or more) from your food bill.