Ever buy food… only to toss it months later? You’re not alone. The average household wastes $1,800+ per year in uneaten groceries. A quick pantry “waste audit” can reveal where your money is disappearing — and help you save it.
Step 1: Expiration Sweep
- Grab 10 items from your pantry.
- Check the dates.
- Anything expired = wasted $$ (ouch).
Step 2: Track Repeat Offenders
- Do you always find old bags of flour? Spices? Half-used pasta?
- Write them down → these are your “watch items.”
Step 3: Match with Meals
- Build one meal plan around soon-to-expire foods.
- Example: canned beans + rice + salsa = burrito bowls tonight.
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