Posted By: susan on 2008-05-12
In Reply to: Good topic... - sm

I tend to buy too much produce and end up throwing it away. i'm planning meals for the week and only buy what I need, plus use coupons, cooking more and eating out less. It is a challenge to change a lifestyle.. but necessary.

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