There are some really great books and websites on frugal cooking, and ways to save money on groceries.
Many bulk veggies, like onions and potatoes are cheaper than buying per veggie. I tend not to buy bulk bags of fruit, as there often seems to be a higher percentage of bad pieces. Unless whole carrots are really cheap, I tend to buy baby carrots, because they're easier and I think taste better, at Walmart the price difference seems negligible, but in other stores it's often not worth it to buy the baby carrots because they're way too expensive in comparison to whole carrots.
That's one thing to consider as an overall tip - you pay for convenience. The "whole" is almost always cheaper than "parts." An exception is when some parts are less desireable you can save money by buying that part (bone-in chicken thighs and legs are a prime example). Anything that cooks fast or is instant, is likely to be more expensive than the slow-cook form.
For people without a lot of time, a crock pot can allow you to buy the slow cook version, without actually having to spend more time cooking.
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