If you read about my Nitty Gritty Grocery List in today’s N.J. Star-Ledger you are in the right place.
Download my Nitty Gritty Grocery List here. (You have to click twice, the second time on the tiny print “nittygrittygrocerylist.”)
What additional grocery items should I add to the list?
Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. 
Don’t forget shaving cream! I think your hubby has a beard, but mine is clean-shaven… and disposable razors!
You had asked for ideas that motivate us to clip coupons. Many American Legions collect clipped coupons and send them to military families. They will even take coupons that have recently expired. So, just clip everything out, take out the ones you need and donate the rest! It’s a great motivator knowing that you’re doing something to help the families of our troops.