3. Decide on a Budget

So you’ve taken stock of what you have and decided what you’re going to eat. Now’s the time to set a budget and with it, figure out a shopping list. It’s one thing to know you want to eat meatloaf carbonara on Thursday, it’s another thing to write down the ingredients you need to pick up. 

A lot of people say that spending $100 per week per family member is decent when it comes to grocery shopping, but don’t stick to this sum if it doesn’t fit your needs. It’s alright to change your budget as you go until you reach a comfortable number.