http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/10/14/shopping-for-meals-vs-shopping-for-staples/#comment-55503 FrugalSimple Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:29:41 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/10/14/shopping-for-meals-vs-shopping-for-staples/#comment-55503 This is the way I shop. I fill my pantry by shopping sales, adding whatever is on sale at the time, and buying in as large a quantity as I can afford (or need) at the time. So instead of making out a menu plan, then going shopping, I do it the other way around. I shop the sales, then make meal plans from items in my own "store." I do have to fill in a bit here and there sometimes - there are some items that never seem to go on sale - but not often. I don't mind being patient. I also like always feeling prepared, even if we have unexpected company or bad weather, etc. This is the way I shop. I fill my pantry by shopping sales, adding whatever is on sale at the time, and buying in as large a quantity as I can afford (or need) at the time. So instead of making out a menu plan, then going shopping, I do it the other way around. I shop the sales, then make meal plans from items in my own “store.” I do have to fill in a bit here and there sometimes - there are some items that never seem to go on sale - but not often. I don’t mind being patient. I also like always feeling prepared, even if we have unexpected company or bad weather, etc.

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