Elena Fransen

I will only purchase the items on my grocery list and avoid impulse purchases.

I will buy loose produce or food from the bulk section to get the exact quantity I need, instead of buying pre-packed quantities.

I will involve my 1 children in meal planning, prepping and cooking activities.

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

I will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will store 4 meat item(s) properly to ensure that they don't go bad before I can eat them.

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

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