Some people like to shop without a list and travel the aisles with a basket. I prefer to take my list. I have a running list to jot down items as I need them and add to the list after making the weekly menu.

I rely on the menu as I find it easier to put food on the table if I’ve already got a plan and the food is in the fridge. If left to ‘create’ a meal from what’s in the fridge or cupboards – the easy and maybe not so healthy option is likely to win!

I find that I throw out very, very little food at the end of the week. Good for two reason: 1) Less food wasted and 2) Less money wasted. Did you know that the average person throws out approximately 30% of the groceries that they buy?

The other benefit to being organized when I go in the store is that I pick up items when they’re on sale or wait to buy them when they’re on sale.