Saving money at the grocery store

Ever look at the day-old meats at the grocery? These are the meats that are nearing the expiration date, or the sell-by date. (I've always thought they should have an eat-by date, not a sell-by date, but that's a different blog entry). Just today, I picked up 3 packs of bacon for less than $2 a pound - when I came home, I cut it up in 4 oz chunks and froze it in freezer baggies (yes, to do this system, invest in some freezer bags - a word to the wise). Now when I want bacon, I just pull out a bag, and start frying. Or hamburger meat? Just make it into patties and freeze individually -great for quick meals or snacks with the kid - and one more burger is never a problem.

Some stores also markdown their fruit - I've bought the bagged up fruit, on sale at 99c a pound, cut it up in bite size pieces, frozen it, then it's ready to put in the blender with milk or yogurt and make smoothies the healthy way.