Minimalism can extend to the food you buy as well as the non-perishable items you own, so here are a few ways you can apply the minimalist mentality in your kitchen.
Plan your meals for the week
Only buy what you need- Avoid bulk buying items as they can take up a lot of unnecessary space in your kitchen. These products might also go off if you buy too many and don’t use them quickly enough.
Only buy when you need something- If you buy as things run out, this reduces any potential food and packaging waste if you were to throw something away that was passed its best.
Keep everything organised and on show- If you arrange your cupboards so you know exactly what you have in stock already, this will prevent you from buying extras that you don’t need that could potentially go off.
Make a list and stick to it- This will help you to avoid any impulse buys when you go shopping. Stick with what you need and not what you fancy at the time as this will do your waistline and your purse no favours.
Plan your meals for the week- If you know exactly what you will be eating and when- this stops you from buying anything over and above what you need. Plus, if you have a meal for each day planned, you can’t justify getting take-out which will help keep you within your food budget.
Avoid top up shops- There may be occasions when you run out of something and know you will use it before your next big shop. If this is the case- buy this item- and only this or try to do without. If you can avoid popping to the corner shop as much as possible this will save you money because it will keep you away from the lure of impulse purchases.
Buy quality over quantity- If you know that something tastes better but it’s a little more expensive- opt for this because you know you will enjoy every mouthful. Better to spend more cash on something you know you are going to love than save a few pennies only to hate what’s on your plate. By avoiding impulse buys and bulk buying you can justify spending slightly more on a good product.
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