Buying groceries is one set of purchases you can’t eliminate from your budget, but there are plenty of ways to cut back on how much you’re spending each week. Because it’s a necessary expense, it’s also probably one of your larger costs and therefore even more important to re-evaluate where you can trim down. Next time you head to the supermarket remember a few of these easy to follow tips.

1. Shop at the Right Time: No, there isn’t some grocery store conspiracy where they change the prices from hour to hour, we’re talking about the right time for you. Try to plan a trip to the store after you’ve just eaten so that hunger pains won’t have you buying products you don’t need or may not even eat. Even though this may seem inconvenient, try to fit in a trip to the grocery store when you’re in a rush. If you don’t have all the time in the world to stroll the aisles, you’re much more likely to get out with just the things you need. (Read the rest of this story.)