Carley Quarnstrom

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 1.

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

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 make a veggie stock or soup broth meal. I will make (___) batches.

I will organize my food bag to know what foods I should eat first.

I will organize my food bag to know what foods I should eat first.

I will ask for half-portions options or share an entrée when eating out to minimize food waste.

I will set structure around mealtimes, serve right-sized portions and allow my kids to follow their hunger cues.

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