Kerry Beck's Blog

This quickest way to keep your food budget under control is to carry a calculator into the store and tally your puchases as you go. No need to pinch pennies — round to the nearest dollar, if you like. If it’s a pain to hold a tiny calculator in your hand, buy a clipboard with a solar calculator at the top. This type of clipboard costs just a few dollars at a dollar or closeout store, and you can clip your list and coupons to it, too.