[header] How to save money on groceries [title] Take careful stock of your pantry and fridge before shopping. [step] The biggest way people end up overspending at the grocery store is inadequate planning. Before you go to the supermarket, take stock of what you already have.
[header] How to save money on groceries [title] Take careful stock of your pantry and fridge before shopping. [step] The biggest way people end up overspending at the grocery store is inadequate planning. Before you go to the supermarket, take stock of what you already have.
[substeps] According to a study by the national resource defense council, americans typically end up throwing out 25% of the groceries they buy. You can prevent this wastefulness by taking stock of your pantry and fridge before making a trip to the grocery store. Try to replicate the layout of your pantry and freezer. Try not to neglect to include both perishable food and fresh produce when you grocery shop. For instance, if a friend will go to the store to buy groceries for you, have her place all of them in the refrigerator. If your kid feels a little overwhelmed, she'll save more. If you have a fridge, buy from it, since local grocery stores sometimes take refrigerated snacks and other perishable items. [substeps] Try not to spend a lot of time on the fridge.