'I used to always buy basics, like carrots, onions, canned tomatoes, etc., thinking they go with everything and will always need them. There were times I would be constantly throwing away food that had rotted from disuse. When I started making a weekly meal plan, I was surprised at how few ingredients I actually needed!
for food spots — paid for my eating out in college). When shopping, I pick an item on sale , and planning meals around that item is super helpful. Also, city vs. suburban grocery prices are actually hella different, so I’ll usually go out [with] family in the far suburbs, buy bulk with them, and split the cost. Even with the extra Metra ticket cost, it saves money."
"Bone broth soup is good since you use leftovers from a turkey or chicken or pork roast and just plop it in some water with a bunch of seasoning and patience. Bam, food.""I'm only feeding one, but this will work for families of any size: Any time I buy or cook in bulk, I separate everything into single portions, put them in sandwich zipper bags, and freeze them.
"I’ll admit, it’s easier said than done, but it’s worth it. You can even buy the beans your local coffee shop uses if they sell them — most do!""Figure out what you want to eat for the week. Write it down and only buy the ingredients for those meals."have an idea of how many packages of those perishable ingredients contain.
"Also, scan receipts if you don’t mind the privacy loss — there are still several receipt apps that’ll give you a few cents here or there for scanning receipts. And coupon clip like hell; before I buy any groceries, I check to see if there’s a coupon.""For a long time, I’ve been making my own frozen dinners.
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