9 Ways to Save Money and Not Waste Food

4) Add as You Go

If you’ve done your proper planning and head to the supermarket armed with a list and an agenda for your meals, you’ll still want to keep track of spending. It’s easy enough with the calculator on your smart phone (or even a regular old-fashioned calculator). Keep to the list you created and check things off as you go. As you place each item in the cart, add the price to your running total. This holds true even if you see something on sale you hadn’t planned on purchasing. Sometimes a sale item is too good to pass up. This is especially true if it’s something you generally keep in stock or know you will definitely use in the future. Sometimes, stocking up on non-perishables at a sale price will offer savings in the long run. Just make sure to keep track and don’t go overboard!