Grab a notebook, scan your cupboards, and plan your meals for the week using ingredients you already have on hand. Make one stop at the grocery store for that week for anything else you need. I find I have less chance to put unnecessary things in my cart if I buy only what I need for the week.
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Thats a good idea, I have done that before and it works well
CATLADY694/12/2011 6:55:00 PM
STREO20049/19/2010 1:32:00 PM
Thanks for the reminder. I tend to do this, but my husband, well not quite so well!
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