Lynne Taraboi

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

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

I will learn about the foods that grow locally and try gleaning or foraging.

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

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

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 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.

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.