You’ve taken inventory of the foods you have on hand. What’s next?
Check the ads for sales — if you are almost out of something and it is on sale, put it on your list! As you look through the ads, you will get some ideas about what you’d like to cook. You might notice that certain items cost less when “in season” — for example, zucchini might be $1.29 per pound in the winter, and only 39 cents a pound in late summer.
Try shopping at your local Farmer’s Market to find fresh, local produce at a good price.
Keep reading for the next money-saving tip.
