Minette Saulog

I will set aside time to prepare meals in advance.

Bigger carts make us feel like we need to fill them! Use a hand basket to improve grocery store discipline and prevent over-purchasing.

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

I will learn about what food is still safe to eat if portions have gone bad and make sure to utilize the edible portions if I can.

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

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 an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.

I will attend an event from the Save Food, Spend Less Challenge - Calendar of Events.

I will watch 2 videos or documentaries to learn about the scope and scale of food waste in this country.

I will talk to 5 family members or friends about my experience with this challenge, food waste, and what I have learned.