A little planning ahead can help you shop more efficiently, save money and cut down on food waste.
Personally, I love grocery shopping.
It’s a very grounding and, honestly, fun part of the week for me.
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I typically plan dinners for five nights a week.
This allows me the flexibility to eat out one night and to have leftovers or be spontaneous another night.
If your store’s layout is different, you may need to shift the order of your list.
Then I’ll pick up any fruits, vegetables and herbs I need for my menu plan.
The meat counter is usually behind the produce section so I can move intuitively through the store.
Since these items are more perishable, I opt to buy the smallest size I can find.
Personally, I’d rather run out before my next shop than waste food (and money).
Miscellaneous
At the bottom of my grocery list, I always leave room to add miscellaneous items.
Bottom line
Grocery shopping can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
