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Advice from Frugal Folks

Penny-pinchers spread the savings ideas

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Posted on 3/23/2010 17:21 EST
Filed in: Coupons, Deals, Florida, Food, Frugal tips, Groceries, Shopping

If you've run out of ideas on how to live on less, the St. Petersburg Times can help you out. Here are some nifty ideas from readers about stretching the dollar when doing your grocery shopping.

"Call them penny-pinchers if you'd like, but they think of themselves as thrifty, resourceful, smart and clever. Some might even say brilliant for the way these frugalistas can get a $4 box of cereal for mere pennies.

They may be stingy when it comes to their wallets, but they certainly aren't when it comes to grocery shopping strategies. Several dozen St. Petersburg Times readers answered last month's call to share their money-saving shopping tips. They should band together and start teaching classes..."

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