A Food Plan Comes First!
1. Set aside 20 minutes to plan meals for the week ahead.
2. Use your free resources, like the grocery store ad and a trusted cookbook or website.
3. Firm up your plan on a day-by-day wipe board, simple notebook or smart phone list.
Sticking with Your Plan Comes Next!
1. Write a detailed shopping list and arrange it to match the layout of your grocery store to save time.
2. Store food carefully when you get home, labeling and dating perishable items like dairy foods, fresh deli meat/cheese, and freshly-cut fruits/veggies.
3. Ask all members of the family >4 years old to pitch in and help with meal plans throughout the week.
Saving Money is Your Reward!
1. Get familiar with your grocery store receipt and your food budget.
2. Look in your kitchen trash can and see what you are throwing away, day-by-day.
3. Add up the cost of food in your trash. Then, think about a smarter grocery list next week to reduce wasted food and money.
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