These are all good tips that we all can gain from..it all adds up..thanks for the tips...keep them coming..one things I do is us rags instead of paper towels...and wash them..wash once a week..there are only two of us..make alot of soups, stews, don't put convenience foods..and during the garden season, which is longer than most places, I get vegs from local farmers and do alot of canning...jellies and pickles..besides saving money; I love the idea of knowing what is in the tomato sauce I'm using ..