When I embark on a large shopping trip, by large I mean I have up to 60% of my weekly budget in my right front pocket. I have a tendency to shop only a certain way or another, so I need to have a list of everything I need, and the specialists who help me find it. As we all know when we’re going shopping there can be a total of linked items, and the between the time you find the thing needed and the time you get it the item is gone. I use first aid kit scissors, a seam ripper, and clear plastic bags to separate my clothes. Then I put them in the clear plastic bags to be dried overnight. That way when I do have an item that’s been around the longest it will be fresh and ready to be mixed with others items that are needed. I try to store rotated items, items that I have had for several days. Anything that can be rotated more easily is perfect. Last and always least I write out my shopping list in columns, then I copy it into an excel sheet. This way I can look at what I need at the store. designated with a column for Veggies, a column for Meat/Poultry/Fish, another for Eggs, and green cells for fruits/vegetables.
This is how I plan my meals. I try to have a week of food on hand. This allows me to look at the recipes I have and see what needs to be replenished. Also it gives me a plan so I know if I need to shop on sale or something else I may need to alter the list. The next thing I do is go through the cupboards and see what items would go home with me. Then I re-evaluate the list again. Yes, you do, but you have to go through the list one more time. Yes, you feel like you need to but you can’t think of anything else to add. Well, then it occurs to you. You really need to shop at a warehouse store. That way you won’t have to deal with all of the let’s say Olive oil you plan on buying. You will buy all of these, and you will not have to worry about it. In fact, you plan on buying all of these items, and the price is right. What you lack in, is the time element. You will have to shop for these items, and you just don’t have the time. The truth is you could face a few months time limit with a well thought out list of what you need. A dollar store? Sure, right here. Is there a warehouse store near your home? Sure, you can get delivery for this. Is there a warehouse store near your work place? Sure, you can drop off there on your way home. Is there a community warehouse that you can work out? Sure, they have to be close by. What about Amazon. Right now, they are discounting their Whole Fruit Right assortment. You may see a lot of them in a lot of the grocery stores, so you might see a better deal. You are only limited by your creativity and how much you are willing to spend.
In every one of us work environments, we are all connected. We are all aware that in order to be effective, we must be working with others in a team. If you are a single parent, you have to think of your child first. I know that all of us want to do what is best for our children. We go out of our way to create the best environment possible for our kids. Sadly, to some extent, we work for our money. Once you realize that you are truly working for your money, you will have to find a way to cut down spending or increase saving instead. This may mean less grocery expenses and less trips to the supermarket. You may also say goodbye to those overpriced processed foods. If you can find a way to reduce spending in other areas, you will have more time for that.
Ney more room in your budget to spend on food. The less you have to spend on food, the less you will make. This will have a positive impact on your lifestyle. In addition, to meet the need to feed your family, you will have less expense for school supplies and extra junk food. Healthier eating will mean fewer trips to the doctor. You will also be more apt to reach for the telephone and order a pizza. A little bit of knowledge about nutrition will enable you to make decisions about your food purchase. An understanding of the general principles of good food on a balanced diet will be an advantage the next you set of decisions you make.
Nutrition is a topic that often gets bogged down with people passionate about food and profit. It is necessary for you to understand the basics in nutrition if you are to understand how to eat for good health.
