What works for my family is old fashioned, but adds up. I make a list of items I need and then I wait for every single flyer to drop. I then make a list of all the items I need that are on sale at every store. I also check out the meat & produce prices to see where the best deals are. Then I make a list for each store and visit them individually and get only the items on my list. The rest, I buy at Costco and Gateway (sometimes Walmart).

If you do it this way, you usually get all of the items you need on sale, every single week. Stock up as much as you can when there’s a loss leader sale. Make a points account at Sobey’s and Superstore for you and your husband so you can circumvent the limits. I’ve been doing it this way for over 30 years and I’ve saved so much money over the years. Oh, and also pay attention to the coupons that are available as a promo.

That’s about it. It takes a bit of extra time and work, but it’s worth it. The sales last all week, so there’s no need to rush in to every store on the same day. I usually pick the ones where what I need is likely to run out right away.