Healthy food on a tight budget

[surgtech1956]

I do prefer fresh veggies, then frozen, then canned. I buy whats on sale. This week Meijers has the Freshlike can vegs on sale, last week it was their frozen. We don't buy alot of processed, prepackaged food and make things from scratch, which is cheaper. I use to plan a two week menu and this made shopping more cost effective. What about couponing?

[Becky]

What about warehouse clubs, especially if you can split a membership fee with a parent or roommate? I save money on certain staples, especially if I'm cooking large quantities for freezing. You really have to know your prices though, to be sure that you're getting a good deal.