These 11 Things Can Save You a Ton of Money at the Grocery Store

Most grocery stores have one — a shelf of bruised or just-beginning-to-wilt produce sadly pleading with you to take them home before it's too late. These fruits and veggies are usually deeply discounted, and they can save you big bucks if you know how to use them.

Browning bananas can be sliced and frozen or made into banana bread. Peppers can be chopped and frozen or roasted within a day or two. Greens can be frozen for later use in smoothies or stir-fry recipes. Next time you are at the store, take a peek and see what you can come up with.