Plan your menu far in advance and keep your eye on those specials. When there's a deal on something, you can buy it and store it in the freezer. |
Sometimes its worth it just to hire someone for the initial planning stage. They can help you find things and steer you in the direction of the best vendors. |
There's always some extra thing people can't resist. They tend to underestimate the cost. They just don't have a clue and once they get started shopping, it becomes apparent they weren't prepared. |