I've been rethinking my selections when shopping. I'm looking at price per pound and fat content when buying beef for instance. I bought bottom round steak to make beef stew for tonight at $2.99 per lb. Stew beef was $3.99 per lb. I had to cut up the round steak but it was also less fatty so I saved some on that.

Also, I'm buying my veggies in season so I get them cheaper and fresher as well.

If I see a commonly used item on sale, I stock up.

I rethink impulse buys too. If I think I need something to purchase online, I put it off a few days. If I really need it, I won't change my mind.

I don't put more on my credit card than I can afford to pay off in a month. I get the cash back rewards and I don't pay interest. So, in effect, the credit card company is working for me, instead of vice-versa.