With the holiday season in full swing, there is a good chance you will have a household of guests at some point in the near future. As you know, this means you will be spending quite a bit of time at the grocery store.

Even though you may be worried about the cost, there are things you can do to save money without cutting back your menu.

Here are three of the best ways to save money on holiday groceries:

1. Use coupons. This is a good idea at all times of the year, but is particularly true during the holidays. Stores and manufacturers want to attract as many shoppers as possible, and one of the best ways of doing so is with coupons. You can search for these online and in local newspapers.

2. Shop around. Just because you are comfortable with one grocery store doesn’t mean you have to visit it every time you need to fill up your refrigerator and pantry. Don’t shy away from visiting stores that have lower prices and a better selection.

3. Buy in bulk. Like many, you may be having more than one party this holiday season. Rather than continually visit the store to buy more groceries, cut back on the number of trips by purchasing some items in bulk. You won’t be able to purchase everything this way, but there are quite a few items that will allow you to do so.

With these three tips guiding you, it won’t be long before you find yourself saving money on groceries this holiday season. This alone is a gift that will put a smile on your face.