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Pre-Plan Your Meals

This one takes a little bit of extra time, but it's worth it. Pre-planning your meals for the week helps a lot in determining just what ingredients you need to buy when you go shopping. This can help cut down on extra spending on things that you really don't need and might otherwise just sit in the pantry forever.

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It might also help you realize what you already have in the pantry, especially if you take stock beforehand. In general, planning out trips and meals is always a good idea if you're looking to save money.