1) Pinch Pennies in the Pantry -- spend some time checking out what you already have in stock so you don't overbuy, and plan your meals around these items

2) Plan Ahead -- plan for a week's worth of meals at a time, so you don't make impulsive -- and expensive -- trips to the market

3) Swap Swank for Savvy -- choose recipies that allow you to substitute less expensive brands for your ingredients

4) Shop Smart -- stick to your list; it's alright look for good quality products on sale, but concentrate on the products that will be good values on a weekly basis and avoid end-of-aisle displays

Hannah Keeley is a work-from-home mother of seven, and founder of Total Mom.  You can find more of her tips at GetBackToTheTable.com.