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I buy in bulk when items are on sale. Seperate & quick-freeze on a pan, then place individual items in a large freezer bag. That way, I can take-out 2 or 10 pieces, as needed. It might be just me & hub or us, the kids, and several unexpected friends. When I start getting low on something, I then start looking for sale prices again.

I keep fruits (apples, oranges, bananas) on the counter in plain sight. Don't buy more than we will eat. I might buy a cantalope already halved, because more than likely it will spoil before we eat it all.

I save the small quantities of left over cooked vegetables in a large freezer bag and just add to it as we go. Then I'll use those left over pintos, peas, corn, etc. in a large pot of homemade vegetable soup.