by Kelly Garcia
Planning meals for a large family can be a challenge when you’re on a budget. Most money-saving tips for grocery shopping mention coupons and special deals. However, there is never a guarantee that a coupon will be available to help you out, and your local ads may not feature foods that offer you a way to produce an adequate number of meals. When you can’t find the items you need on sale and coupons are sparse, there are other strategies to help you get more for your money. With a little planning, you can cut your grocery bill drastically even without a single ad price or coupon. Here are three effective ways to help you stretch your grocery budget using regularly priced items.