Shop in your own cabinets for food and hobby stuff. Utilize the freezer for so many things. I have much less food waste since I realized and consider it
Don’t shop for fun or sport — not unless and until necessary, then do all the shopping and errands possible on the same trip – save gas.
Learn how to grocery shop frugally. Shop sales and coupons, and use grocery rebate apps. Also, find your cheapest grocery stores for groceries and produce.
Make a meal plan for the week. I don’t mean Spaghetti Monday and Taco Tuesdays. But make a list of five-to-six dinners you want to make through the week instead because what if something comes up on Tuesday?