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Grocery Shopping for One Person + Ways to Save

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Quickly scan the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer for things that you need to use before they go bad. It can be difficult for one person to use a whole package of something perishable like coleslaw mix. Knowing how you plan to use that product in advance will save time and prevent waste. Buy in bulk. Shop sales.

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How to Cook for One Person on a Budget

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Try to include recipes with similar ingredients to use up everything you buy. For example, if you need spinach for one recipe, look for another that uses spinach so you can use it up. Shopping in the bulk bins or at the deli counter allows you to buy smaller portions of ingredients, which is perfect for single-serving meals.

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