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Have you noticed how much of your overall budget you  spend on groceries ? Grocery shopping is a significant expense for most families and households, but there are ways to make it more affordable.    Here are 25 tips to  save money on groceries  when you're  shopping with a budget : How to Make Wise Grocery Shopping Choices Shop on a full stomach. You’ll buy less snacks and/or things you don’t usually buy - and only buy groceries, not gifts and all the extra stuff, at the grocery store! Go armed with a list and stick to it, especially if your kids are “helping”. Plan your meals for the week before you shop and then buy what’s on the menu. Start with planning for 3 or 4 days if all week seems too much. Shop only once a week. You’ll tend to spend more if you stop at the store every day or several times a week. Shop when you have energy and aren’t worn out from a busy day. It’s easier to focus and make wise choices when you’ve got energy and aren’t preoccupied. Ret