In today’s economy we are all feeling the pinch to our wallets and bank accounts. It’s crazy to think we live in a world where one stick of deodorant, on sale, is over $7, eggs were at almost $5/doz a few months ago and gas (near me) floats near $4/gal. There are many across the country who are struggling to make ends meet and put healthy food on the table for their families. So what are we to do?
Well one area where we can cut costs is in the area of groceries. Did you know, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, we, as a country, throw away about 133 billion pounds of food each year. This is about 1,000 pounds per person. Now I don’t want to give these statistics to make you feel bad, because I’ve been there. That item I bought that got pushed to the back of the pantry or refrigerator, ultimately forgotten and now needs to be thrown away.
Over the years I’ve learned a few tricks and made a few investments that have actually helped me save some money in the long run. And you can save a lot if you keep an eye out for deals – especially this time of year with the holidays fast approaching, Amazon’s Fall Prime Days, and many other retailers jumping on Fall Prime and Early Black Friday deals. You just need to make sure you invest in the right things to help you organize your refrigerator and pantry and not lose sight of items you purchase and leftovers from meals. This way you make the most out of your expenditures. I also recommend investing at least a small deep freezer and a food vacuum sealer, which helps keep your frozen foods from spoiling for a lot longer. Jump on over to my Product Recommendations for a full review of these items and why I love to recommend them!
1.) Kitchen Pantry Airtight Food Storage Containers
3.) Leftover Food Storage Containers
4.) FoodSaver Vacuum Food Sealer
5.) Deep Freezer