Heather Tatman

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

I will take a fridge and pantry inventory to stay up to date with what I have at home before I go grocery shopping.

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

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 reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu of meals and ingredients for my household of 2.

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

In addition to using up my edible food, I will separate and compost my food scraps using backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.

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.