Annette plans her family's meals with military precision, and it pays off. "Plan a menu every week — that will help you right there with your groceries," she says. "Do it for your dinners so that you're not running out the door every day, wondering what you're going to eat."
Shopping less is also a quick way the Economides save big. While the average person shopping for a family makes three trips to the grocery store per week, cutting back to just one will make a difference.
Steve also emphasizes the value of "found money" around the house. Turning loose change into cash or (no-fee!) gift cards with a service like Coinstar is a savvy way to pinch those pennies.
