small ways to save big

Track costs - make a list of your top 10 nonperishable items you buy regularly and watch their prices for a few weeks. soon you'll know when there's a good deal and you can stock up.

Bargain hunt - items expiring soon are often marked down. try wholesale outlets. and think about items where you can spend less. do you really need expensive napkins?

Look up and down - brands pay extra to be placed at eye level and that cost you end up paying for.

White labels - store brands are often made by the brand name companies and just packaged differently.

Avoid overcharges - watch the cashier. they can make mistakes and press the wrong digits or even an extra digit.