On the series premiere of Super Saver Showdown, it's a Mexican Fiesta vs. a Backyard Southern BBQ, as two Super Savers go head to head to plan a party for a family on a budget. With only 48 hours and $200, who will do it better, faster and cheaper and bring home $10,000? Check out the videos from this episode:

Randy Vs. Roselind: Southern BBQ or Festive Fiesta?

Deleted Scenes: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Deleted Scenes: Call Me "50%"

Teri Gault is the CEO of The Grocery Game, co producer of Super Saver Showdown and a top couponing expert! Each week she will be providing her super saver tips and tricks right here!

Even In the best of times we have to learn how to stretch those grocery dollars.  With all the headlines about drought and inflation, lots of people are worried about soaring grocery prices. Last week the USDA announced, "In 2013...we are looking at above-normal food-price inflation. ... Consumers are certainly going to feel it." Food prices could go up by 3%-4% and beef is expected to jump 4%-5%.

Still, we need to eat. So we need to learn how to save on groceries. But there's more... Super Saver Showdown is entertaining and fun, but also demonstrates that you can save while having fun!

Our first episode kicks us off with some fundamental savings principles: