Lifestyle: Money

Tips for taming rising grocery prices

Gasoline isn't the only painfully expensive necessity of life. Prices are rising sharply on eggs, rice, poultry, milk and bread -- all of the dietary staples.


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How have rising prices affected the groceries you buy?
I clip and use more coupons now.
I try to only buy what's on sale.
I just pay more for the same groceries.
I buy less food and try to drink more tap water.