We shop about once a week, and between the store's specials, coupons and a few regular coupons we save at least $10 or more per trip, not bad for just the 2 of us. I also shop at local farm market. This week pears and apples are 99 cents per pd, 1.49 and up at all the supermarkets. They also have best, freshest and cheapest eggs, their meats and cold cuts are bit high but excellent quality so I buy when they have a good sale. I use local throwway papers and flyers to check out prices everywhere to save. Hate it but sometimes I pay full price, this week we're down to last canister of coffee and no coupons or sales anywhere. I just bought one big coffee canister and hope there are coupons in this weeks papers and a sale really soon. Don't you just love it when you can combine your coupon with a sale?
I'm lucky to have several big supermarkets nearby. Right now I'm shopping mostly at Pathmark as it's closer to me and has the most items that I use. In a few weeks I'll have enough points for a free turkey or spiral ham, that's good because I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year. I've never been disappointed it the quality of the ham or turkey they provide.
Don't shop much at Costco any longer and am thinking of not renewing my card as their fee has gone up to over $53. Did save about $35 on an item last month (sale plus their coupon) and I do love their roasted chickens, they are so tasty and for $5 I can get 2 meals from one chicken and maybe a sandwhich.
You know it never ends, I've been food shopping since I've been about 8 years old and at age 75 I'm tired of it, just wish I was tired of eating and it would solve most of my money problems, LOL!