Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

KurtNYC

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2. I have found that some type of meal planning saves a lot of money.

Thu May 9, 2013, 06:23 AM

May 2013

If you are buying something like ground beef which can be used in a lot of different ways then it pays to think through the things you will need to make it into a series of meals -- hamburger buns, tomato paste, chili powder, etc. If you don't have everything you need to make a meal then some of the things you DO have could expire or spoil before your next trip to the market. So while I don't always write a list out I usually have one on my head.

I would imagine that if you don't cook for yourself then you could just go into the market and buy frozen pre-cooked meals and other ready-to-eat items and making a list would not really help in any way.

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Majority of Shoppers Don’t Make Lists [View all] Sherman A1 May 2013 OP

My short-term memory having hit overload from Life's complications Demeter May 2013 #1

Yes, I always have a list unless Phentex May 2013 #5

I have found that some type of meal planning saves a lot of money. KurtNYC May 2013 #2

Eighteen per center here PADemD May 2013 #3

It's almost panic mode if I try to shop without a list. canoeist52 May 2013 #4

I usually MAKE a list laundry_queen May 2013 #6

I just use a list for coupon stuff noamnety May 2013 #7

I rarely have a list. Curmudgeoness May 2013 #8

I try to do most of my grocery shopping at the cut-rate store. No use to make a list, dimbear May 2013 #9

I don't either gejohnston May 2013 #10

I always have a list and try not to deviate RebelOne May 2013 #11

i make lists if i needs specific things fizzgig May 2013 #12

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