![]() ![]() So how does meal planning get rid of this problem? Glad you asked. But like anyone who has ever tracked their expenses has found out - convenience costs a lot more than most people realize. You might not realize it right away because you’re only spending a little at a time. Popping into your corner store and picking up a snack each day takes a serious bite out of your bank account. And if you need another reason, less wasted food is great not only for you and your wallet, but the environment as well. ![]() All those boxed goodies that are so easy to forget will finally get finished before they get stale. Fruit and vegetables won’t get mushy and rotten. ![]() When you buy according to your meal plan, you know that nothing will go to waste. This all costs you time, energy, and of course, money. After all, not only do you spend cash on groceries that just feed the trash, you also have to get them, bring them home (or pay for delivery), and store them. Throwing out food is the same as throwing out money. Not convinced? Here are 6 specific reasons why you’ll save money: 1. When you stick with only buying what you need, it’s much easier to keep within your budget. Then no matter how you do your grocery shopping – in person, click and collect, through an app, or on a website – you only buy what you need for your meal plan. You decide what you want to eat for every breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the snacks in-between. Chris Little photographyMeal planning is a way to get yourself organized before you shop for groceries. Light oatmeal colored walls in a custom, hand plastered large scaled damask softens strong but classic black and white marble floors, contemporary and organic artwork hang above a gilded Louis XVI console with slate colored marble top, venetian lamps add touch of warmth with gold flecks in glass, venetian lamps from Baker Furniture are an updated style and give freshness to space, cool gray colored console table is made of concrete, console is a mixture of smooth texture on one side and very rough on the other so it can be used for an exterior look, beautiful painting above gray concrete console shows beautifully and works in harmony with sculpture also resting on top of concrete console, natural light flood this space in the entry creating a healthy, relaxed feeling, coral colored roses give nice punch of color to space, simple arrangements of furnishings keep a spacious feeling to entry, pair of black and white bone boxes on concrete console bring a little touch of floor to space. A large sectional along with the custom cocktail table in the living room area provide ample room for game night or a quiet evening watching movies with the kids. Finishes and furnishings were selected with a practicality to fit their lifestyle and the connection to the outdoors. Grasscloth on the back of the built in bookshelves and console table along with rattan and the bentwood side table add warm texture. We took the quintessential palette of navy and white and added pops of green, stylish patterns, and unexpected artwork to create a fresh bright space. Putting a modern spin on the traditional nautical/coastal theme was a goal. Open shelving with brass sconces above the sink create a focal point for the large open space. Quartz counters that mimic the look of marble were chosen for their durability and ease of maintenance. ![]() The addition of a kitchen with custom shaker-style cabinetry and a large shiplap island is perfect for entertaining and hosting events for family and friends. This project was featured in Midwest Home magazine as the winner of ASID Life in Color. ![]()
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