u/ReadySaturn

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and wanted to ask other parents what they actually do to stay on top of food.
I try really hard to be mindful with our grocery budget, and I don’t think I’m overspending when I shop... but I’ve realized we’re a lot of money. It’s pretty embarrassing, but I’m sure this happens to other dads so I figured I’d ask here.

I’ll find ingredients I meant to use or leftovers no one ate or ingredients I bought for a specific meal that I didn’t end up making. It’s frustrating because it feels like money’s just slipping away when it could be used for so many other things.
I’m not really looking for shopping tips—I’m more interested in how you manage things after the groceries come home.

Do you have a system for keeping track of what needs to be used? A certain way you organize your fridge? Regular “use it up” meals?
I’d love to hear what actually works in a real household with a whole family, because right now I feel like I’m constantly.. forgetting things.

Hey, guys. I’ve seen you guys give practical advice, so I figured I’d ask here. I’m a college student trying to stick to about $150 a month on groceries in Savannah, and I’m actually pretty decent at shopping cheap already. I use my family’s Costco card...
I’ve noticed a problem after I get home. I just get really busy, then a bunch of it goes bad before I can eat it. Especially my vegetables like spinach, cilantro, and some cheeses.
It’s starting to feel like I’m just throwing money away, and I’m tired of relying on Shin Ramen to carry me through my day.
If you’re juggling school/work and have a grip on your food management—what are you doing to make it work? How long did it take for you to build that habit/where did you get your info? Any advice helps!

Curious what systems people use for this, because I’ve realized I’m wasting money on food that I let spoil.
Idk, it’s difficult, since everything that comes in bulk (EX: Costco) is so cheap, but also such a big bundle. I’ll buy produce, make a meal, then put the rest in the fridge and it just... spoils before I’m able to make another meal. For example, my mushrooms spoiled in literally 3 days...
I’m not really looking for shopping tips (I already do the usual budgeting). I’m more interested in the habit side of things.
Do you organize your fridge a certain way? How do you keep track of when things spoil... even when it contradicts the label? What’s your system?

Curious what systems people use for this, because I’ve realized I’m wasting money on food that I let spoil.
Idk, it’s difficult, since everything that comes in bulk (EX: Costco) is so cheap, but also such a big bundle. I’ll buy produce, make a meal, then put the rest in the fridge and it just... spoils before I’m able to make another meal. For example, my mushrooms spoiled in literally 3 days...
I’m not really looking for shopping tips (I already do the usual budgeting). I’m more interested in the habit side of things.
Do you organize your fridge a certain way? How do you keep track of when things spoil... even when it contradicts the label? What’s your system?

Hey, guys. I’ve seen you guys give practical advice, so I figured I’d ask here. I’m a college student trying to stick to about $150 a month on groceries in Savannah, and I’m actually pretty decent at shopping cheaply already. I use my family’s Costco card...
I’ve noticed a problem after I get home. I just get really busy, then a bunch of it goes bad before I can eat it. Especially my vegetables like spinach, cilantro, and some cheeses.
It’s starting to feel like I’m just throwing money away, and I’m tired of relying on Shin Ramen to carry me through my day.
If you’re juggling school/work and have a grip on your food management, what are you doing to make it work? How long did it take for you to build that habit/where did you get your info? Any advice helps!