| Keep
a pad handy in the kitchen for listing items that are running low. |
| Plan
tentative menus ahead and use them as a guide when making a shopping list. |
| Divide
your list according to types (Vegetables, Spices, Milk, Medicines etc. etc.) to
save you steps when shopping. |
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List quantities, sizes and
brands you require.
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| Keep
up to date on foods in season when they are usually less expensive and hence
good buys. |
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Keep yourself update with seasonal
sale's.
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| Try
to shop when the stores are least crowded. |
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Buy according to your
family's needs and preferences, considering how much money you have to spend
and how much storage space you have.
|
| Compare
prices of the same food in various forms - fresh, frozen, canned, and dried;
and then buy accordingly. |
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Note the weight on packages because the
size may not be a true guide to amount of contents.
|
| Recognize
the signs of quality in foods. For example, you avoid wilted, bruised or
over-ripe fruits and vegetables. |
| Buy
economical large-size containers when you can use the quantity conveniently.
For example purchasing "family packs" you can divide the package into family
size meals and freeze for future meals. |
| Know
the store personnel and are courteous to them |
