Patti Pipho-Olson

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 1.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will freeze leftover food items or meals for later. The freezer is my food-waste-reduction friend!

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

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

I will plan a meal to use up leftovers by creating a tasty smorgasbord or using a recipe that repurposes them.

I will organize my refrigerator to maximize shelf life based on the temperature and humidity of different spots.

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