Shopping Tips

Here are some items that are handy to have (depending on your needs and preferences, of course): • Baking powder • Baking soda • Condiments (ketchup, mustard, salsa, vinegar, jams, syrups, etc.) • Cooking oil (eg. canola or olive) • …

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Try to shop weekly for fresh foods. Adjust to your heart's desire! • Fresh vegetables and fruit (choose what is in season as the price is better) • Milk • Cheese • Yogurt • Red meat, fish, chicken or turkey …

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See if you can set aside one day in the month to shop for staples. This should get you going: • Rice (choose brown more often) • Pasta (choose whole grain or enriched more often) • Potatoes • Cereals (instant …

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Ask your kids to add some colour to the shopping list. Purple tomatoes?! Yes!

Having a stocked cupboard makes home cooking speedier than you can say, "I'll take it to go!".

At the grocery store, let your kids be in charge of the list. Turn grocery shopping into your own Amazing Race!