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will sign up for Fridge Check Friday emails, sent by Hennepin County but open to everyone, to prompt me to check my fridge for food that needs to be used up and for hacks on storing food to keep it fresh.

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

I will check to see what will be ready to eat in my garden or CSA box this week and plan recipes that use these ingredients.

When I restock my fridge or pantry, I will put new items in the back and bring older items to the front to be used first.

To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding. I will properly store 3 packs of berries.

I will intentionally buy ugly produce at the grocery store, farmers market, or sign up for an ugly produce CSA box.

When life gives me lemons (or other citrus peels), I will use the rinds to make a nontoxic cleaner.

I will learn about food storage and store food based on best practices to keep it from spoiling before it is used.

I will create an "Eat First" area in my fridge to prioritize food that needs to be used right away for my household of 2.