Food prices are still going up. Many shoppers buy fewer things at supermarkets. Some choose cheaper food, too. This helps them spend less. (ers.usda.gov)

For example, Mika has the same money each week. She first writes a short shopping list. At the store, she checks each price. Apples are cheap, so she buys them. Cookies cost more, so she leaves them. She also buys rice and eggs. She does not buy extra drinks. Her bag is smaller than before. But she has food for simple meals. A list can make shopping easier. It can also stop extra buying.