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The Pantry Waste Audit: Find Your Hidden Grocery Budget

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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