Dina Deleasa Instagram – THIS is my weekend project that saves me money every holiday season ! I have a full list of pantry cleaning and organizing hacks on dishitgirl.com. As well as info on how I stock my pantry for surprise guests!
Every year I am guilty of over purchasing ingredients and it is an expensive mistake. Cleaning out my pantry helps me organize my mind, my list, and my finances. Helping me feel less overwhelmed, which is worth everything during this time. Doing this inventory will even help you cut down on time running back and forth to the store.
Make your list and check it twice, just like Santa! That way you can assess your ingredients. Are there some spices used frequently across your recipes? Maybe buying cinnamon in bulk is better than two little shakers. Maybe you buy a large box of kosher salt being you brine.
Check your spices and baking supplies are they expired? Do you already have two vanilla extracts ready to go? You can avoid over buying those products with longer shelf life.
Also, if you make your list early you can watch for sales. Look at store circulars, check out online retailers, even see if your local farmers market or farms have items at a better price. Or maybe you have time to make a batch of homemade vanilla extract?
Even better idea- does your family bake together? Maybe one family is charge of buying the sugar and flour, the other the eggs and butter. Split the bill!
Look at your baking list and be honest, do you need to make 10 cookies? Or can you go with 3 fan favorites this year? Maybe make the others in the boredom of January! | Posted on 09/Nov/2023 18:48:01
