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Grocery shopping. It's one of those tasks you either love or you hate. Either way, it needs to be done on a regular basis to keep up with our habit of eating every day. This ritual is usually the second most costly blow to the average budget, only second to the mortgage/rent payment. The average family spends between $500 and $800 per month on groceries.

If you're a family of 4, and you want to eat healthy, you're probably spending closer to the higher end, perhaps even more. Fresh fruits and vegetables are quite costly, and do not have a long shelf life, so they need to be purchased at least a couple times a month, if not weekly. This contributes dramatically to the grocery bill. Meats can be purchased on sale and frozen for use later in the month, but you'll need to check out the various grocery stores' specials in your area before heading out. That alone can be a time-consuming task.

Here are my tips for saving money at the grocery store:

1. Shop the perimeter of the store first. This is where you'll find all the necessary stuff from produce, dairy, and meats. Then shop the aisles.

2. Shop with a list. If you know ahead of time exactly what you need, you'll be more likely to stick to your list and avoid the impulse buying that adds a lot to your grocery bill.

3. Figure out what you'd like to feed your family for the next week, and make up menus for each day. Create your list from the menus.

4. Shop no more than once per week.

5. Clip coupons and keep them in a file. Get to know your local grocery stores and which ones offer double and triple coupon savings. Most local stores have a specific day they offer these specials. Shop on those days whenever possible, and be sure to have your coupon keeper with you!

6. Eat a good meal before you go. If you're not hungry, you'll spend less.

7. Find a grocery delivery service to do your shopping for you. This will save you time and money by totally eliminating impulse buying.

I love to do grocery shopping! I enjoy cooking and when I grocery shop I become more inspired to try new dishes. For me, the grocery store is full of inspiration. I like to see what's new, as well.

Grocery shopping can be a lot less stressful if you prepare ahead of time. Follow my tips and see for yourself! Happy shopping!

Nancy Landa is an Internet entrepreneur, mother, grandmother and caregiver of her elderly parents who live with her. Nancy loves to help motivated people succeed beyond their wildest dreams.