TIPS TO SAVE FOOD DOLLARS
BY DOING FOOD TASKS AT HOME
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Cook in large amounts and freeze in smaller portions for use on
another day.
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Buy the large size if the food can be stored and used up in a short amount
of time.
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Making foods from scratch (homemade). It can be cheaper and more
tasty than "store-bought" convenience items.
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Eat at home more often.
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Plan what the kids eat for snacks. Carrot sticks and other healthy snacks
are cheaper than candy bars and similar types of snacks.
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Control the portion sizes. Eating larger servings than they need it hurts
your waistlines and your budget!
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Buy a whole chicken (or other types of meats) and cut it yourself.
Wrap and freeze items for how you will use them. For example:
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chicken backs & necks for stew
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chicken wings for "buffalo wings"
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chicken legs and thighs for frying or baking
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chicken breasts for casseroles
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Grow your own vegetables.
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Plan meals for a week and then make a shopping list. You can cut
down on trips to the grocery store and buy only what you need.
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Know what you already have at home.
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Check your shelves and refrigerator before making a shopping list.
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