Linda Smith

I will scale down the recipe of a meal to make just the right amount for my household of 2 so we eat everything up.

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

If I am missing an ingredient for a recipe I will find a substitute I have on hand and use that instead.

I will learn about how to repurpose my leftovers into new meals and then try it.

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 store vegetable scraps or bones in my freezer and use them to make veggie stock or bone broth. I will make 1 batches.

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