Grocery Shopping
Going to the grocery store doesn’t need to be stressful. By following some general guidelines, you can save yourself both time and money. Prepare Plan a weeks worth of meals or main dishes. By planning ahead, you eliminate time spent each day deciding what to eat, looking up recipes, and checking the pantry for ingredients. Planning also saves on calories. When we’re hungry, we choose items that are convenient and less healthy, or we hit up a restaurant. Save time and reduce the day's dirty dishes by spending one day prepping foods for the upcoming week. For example, marinate meats early for extra flavor, chop all vegetables, or cook a large batch of rice to be used throughout the week. Make a list. By making a list and sticking to it, we reduce the likelihood of impulse purchases. The grocery store wants us to make impulse buys. Items are located in easy to reach places at eye level, encouraging us to toss them in the cart. All grocery store lay-outs have the most