I am not on LAWL, but here are some of my frugal tips:
~Check the sale ads before you go to the store. I tend to buy the fruits and veggies that are in season (cheaper) and on special, and plan around that-rather than buying the same thing, just because I like it.
So-in the summer-peaches, plums, nectarines, and watermelon tend to be on sale a lot...apples of all varieties are on sale a lot during the fall...and so forth. If baby carrots are on sale this week-that is what I buy...and if bags of salad mix are on sale next week...that is what I buy then.
~If you have a discount/generic supermarket, you can get some staples pretty cheap there. (Such as Aldi, Save A Lot, etc.) I can get bags of rice, bran flakes, oatmeal, frozen vegetables, and the like really cheap.
~Plean meals around the meat that is on sale for the week in your store ads.
~Look for recipes that include "cheap" items in it-such as beans, rice, and oatmeal.
~Eggs are cheap as well, if your plan allows them. I can get a dozen for 69 cents at my Kroger.
~Use store brand replacements for the same product.
~Be frugal elsewhere when you can-rather than having the air conditioner/central air turned down to 69 degrees...have it set at 71 or 72. Be sure not to use electricity when not needed-such as turning off lights when you leave the room...only using lawn sprinklers when necessary, and avoiding unneccessary trips to save on gasoline. Rather than buying a case of bottled water each week-buy a filter like Pur to put on your kitchen faucet. If you have an expensive coffee habit-a bag of Starbucks brand coffee at the store is pricey compared to other brands-but much cheaper than going to the Starbucks for a coffee every morning. If you make small changes everywhere-it really adds up over time.
I could share frugal tips for days...I'd like to hear what everyone else's ideas are.