Stock Your Pantry, Save Money
We’re all looking for ways to save money (and time!) these days. Stocking your pantry with food staples can help you in both areas!
Buying groceries solely on a weekly basis and having an empty pantry by the end of the week can actually be more costly.
As your cook-at-home options dwindle you’re tempted to go out to eat and spend more money than if you dined at home.
Here’s a list of items to stock up on when they’re on sale. When you’re looking for a quick meal, toss something together from the pantry instead of drive-thru dining.
Buying in bulk when these non-perishables are on sale will save you time and money in the long run.
- Pasta
- Rice
- Canned soups
- Canned vegetables (beans, corn, tomatoes)
- Liquids (ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, cooking spray)
- Spices (salt, paper, chili powder, garlic salt, seasoning blends)
- Baking needs (flour, sugar, corn meal, powdered sugar)
- Canned meal solutions (ravioli, Spaghetti-O’s ®, etc.)
- Boxed meal solutions (dried pasta dinners, mac and cheese, etc.)
- Snacks (crackers, fruit chews, boxed cookies, nuts)
Published 02/06/09
