5 Meal Planning Tips to Stretch Your Dollars Further
Sunday, 5 May 2024, 12:30
Meal planning can save you time and money and reduce food waste.
After a long day at work, you may be tempted to order takeout, but meal planning can help you eat better and provide economic benefits. Spending half a day prepping meals for the week can save you money by using mobile apps to plan your meals and shopping list, utilizing everyday ingredients, buying generic brands, purchasing in bulk, and earning rewards with cash back cards.
1. Use mobile apps to plan your meals and shopping list
- Cooklist: Document what's in your fridge, get recipe recommendations.
- Flipp: Find digital coupons, compare prices, and locate sales fliers.
- Cash back apps: Earn cash back on grocery purchases.
2. Use everyday ingredients that you can mix and match
- Focus on versatile ingredients like potatoes and rice.
3. Shop generic brands
- Mix generic and brand ingredients to save money.
4. Buy in bulk
- Consider purchasing staples like rice and canned goods in bulk.
5. Pay with a cash back card to earn rewards
- Earn rewards and get value while spending on meal prep essentials.
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