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Hamburger Helper to the Rescue

Susan, Atlanta GA

I've been stretching my grocery budget in a lot of ways. One is by using the lesson I learned from my mom! Products like Hamburger Helper and casseroles can stretch your expensive meats and make several meals.

The Dolans say: Feeding your family a healthy meal on a limited budget is always a tough challenge, but a worthy game to play. Here are some other great ideas:

• Plan your meals in advance–last minute grocery shopping can wreak havoc on your budget and waistline!
• Challenge yourself to "cook from the pantry"–use that untouched can of pumpkin filling in a yummy recipe and have fun with it!
• Speak up at the supermarket. Ask the guy behind the meat or fish counter what the best money saver is that day. The more you get to know the people who work at the store where you shop, the more likely it is that they'll fill you in on the best deals.
• Go frozen. For meats you make a lot, buy frozen, which is often half the price per pound of fresh meat and can taste just as good.

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