1. Take Stock of Your Pantry First

Arguably the most important step in cutting down grocery costs is checking your pantry out first. If you have a somewhat hectic life, you may have forgotten about that rice you shoved all the way in the back, or that pasta you bought two weeks ago but never got to cooking. Even if you don’t have a busy schedule, some things may have just slipped your mind. 

In order to avoid duplicates, just check what you already have. You’ll be surprised how much money you’ll be able to save by being more conscious.