Beth Carreno

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

I will explore different meal plan techniques and choose one that works for my household.

I will observe how much my family members eat and learn how many portions will match our life stages and appetites.

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

I will create a cookbook or recipe collection of go-to meals for my household to make meal planning easier.

In addition to using up my edible food, I will separate and compost my food scraps using backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.