[pearlieq]

I usually have an idea of what I want to make that week before I head to the grocery store, so I just do a quick check of the pantry to make sure all of the essentials are there.

I will only buy staples/non-perishables if A.) I have a specific need for them (in which case I've already checked the pantry) or B.) they're on sale at a stock-up price (in which I case I wouldn't care if I bought something I already had).