I’ve put together a page on grocer’s websites that you might find useful – it has most US grocer’s sites (if they have them) and many Canadian ones too! Browse the weekly flyers online, print store coupons (you can usually stack these with manufacturer coupons) and some of the larger sites will even let you load your coupons electronically onto your club card (so you don’t have to do any clipping at all).

You can find most manufacturer coupons online at the brands own site. Check these out and sign up for your favorite brands email newsletters to have access to additional coupons.

Finally, buying prepared foods will eat up most of your grocery budget. Save money and eat healthier by learning how to cook a few simple meals from scratch. The best investment a busy and budget-minded student can make is a good crock-pot with a digital timer and warming function. You chop up your ingredients in the morning, maybe saute your onions and meat, throw them in the crock pot, set the timer and come home to a fragrant home and nutritious meal. I LOVE my crock pot on busy days. They aren’t just for pot roasts either. I’m a little bit of a ‘food snob’ and I’ve got gourmet, ‘Cooking Light’ and world cook books (Indian, Italian, French, etc…) for my slow cooker.

You can check out my page on groceries at http://www.centsible.net if you’d like.

Good luck!