Cathy Pastorius

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

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.

I will track the food that my household of 3 throws out so I can learn what we're wasting and why.

I will learn about food labels and not throw food out just based on the date on the package, but instead check the smell and color to see if it has gone bad.

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

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 3 so we eat everything up.