I don't plan a menu for the week
and then make a list of things I need. Instead, I look at my inventory
and the minimums I like to keep in the house and make my list to fill in
my minimums. For meat and produce, I decide how many meals I will be
making at home and list that. Then when I go to the store, i buy meat
and produce that meets my rules requirements to fulfill those needs.
It's tough at first, but you get used to shopping that way. After I buy
all my list items, I figure out how much money I have left in my grocery
budget (remember our overall goal is to get to $25 a week per person)
and buy items that we use regularly that are on sale to help fill my
pantry and freezer.
Good luck and have fun! Feel free to ask me questions, either her or on our facebook fan page.
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