Most of us, moms and dads do grocery-shopping on a regular basis. It helps to know some helpful tips to help us all make the experience more cost and time efficient. These tips are from Leo Babauta of zenhabits.

1. Always go with a list.
2. Plan out a weekly menu.
3. Don’t go when you’re hungry.
4. Have a budget.
5. Do a rough running tally.
6. Keep a list on your fridge, and write things down immediately.
7. Make a pantry checklist.
8. Keep things stocked for quick-n-easy meals.
9. Buy in bulk when it makes sense.
10. Keep your receipts, then enter into a spreadsheet.
11. Buy frozen veggies.
12. When you’re running low, write it down.
13. Cut back on meat.
14. Pack your own lunch snacks.
15. Make leftovers for lunch.
16. Cook a lot, then freeze.
17. Always have batteries, toilet tissue and light bulbs.
18. Try crock pot dinners.
19. Clip coupons.
20. Only use coupons for items you were already planning to buy.
21. Look for specials.
22. Try the store brands.
23. Cut back on your “one-item” trips.
24. Sugar cereals are a bad buy.
25. Be watchful at the register.
26. When there’s a sale, stock up.
27. Comparison shop.
28. Go during slow times.
29. Know when the store stocks its fresh fruits and veggies.
30. Plan one big trip a month for bulk staples.
31. Avoid trips to the corner store.
32. Try co-ops.
33. Consider shopping at two stores.
34. Think deep freeze.
35. Use everything possible.
36. Don’t waste leftovers.
37. Don’t buy junk food (or buy as little as possible).
38. Rain check.
39. Go when the kids are in school.
40. Go for whole foods.
41. Read labels.
42. Clean out your fridge.
43. Stick to your list.
44. Use store savings cards.
45. Cut back on your restaurant eating.
46. Avoid frozen dinners or prepared entrees.
47. Drink water.
48. Prepare your grocery list by aisle.
49. Get cloth grocery bags.
50. Pack healthy snacks for the kids.