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Plan your meals Jot down a week's worth of dinner ideas before you head to the grocery store. This tried-and-true practice discourages impulse-buying, helps you plan cheaper meals around what's on sale or in season, and keeps you out of the fast-food drive-through lane. A modern twist on menu planning: Subscribe to a service like SavingDinner.com or e-Mealz.com . For a small fee you'll get a weekly meal plan online or by e-mail, along with a shopping list. Some services offer kosher, gluten-free, and low-fat meal options.
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By Bankrate.com and Boston.com staff

Plan your meals

Jot down a week's worth of dinner ideas before you head to the grocery store. This tried-and-true practice discourages impulse-buying, helps you plan cheaper meals around what's on sale or in season, and keeps you out of the fast-food drive-through lane.

A modern twist on menu planning: Subscribe to a service like SavingDinner.com or e-Mealz.com. For a small fee you'll get a weekly meal plan online or by e-mail, along with a shopping list. Some services offer kosher, gluten-free, and low-fat meal options.