Stressed out by the cost of food? Who isn’t? Try these unusual grocery store savings tricks for cheaper and deeper savings

Paying for food in this economy is probably one of your biggest outlays, and a recurring expense. 

If you’re financially strained, actively switching careers and/or trying to get out of debt, spending less on food is a great way to start taking control of your money.

Growing your own vegetables or raising hens for eggs could be a partial solution. But your hard work won’t cover everything you consume, and there are skill sets and  cash outlays to getting started. 

Here are a few fast and easy tricks that could help reduce your food budget: