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Smart Shopping
Grocery Shopping
Entering the grocery store with a shopping list in your hand is helpful to stay on budget. We’ve got extra tips for doing even better. See the resources below for guidelines and tools for smarter shopping.
Stretch Your Food Dollars
Stretch your food dollars with our tips and resources
Shop and Save Online Course
Learn to save money at the grocery store with this short, free online course.
Shopping at Farmers Markets
Tips on how to buy the best in-season, locally grown produce.
The Recipe Box
Quick, simple recipes using easy-to-find ingredients that work for even the tightest budgets.
Other Recommended Resources
My Shopping List — United States Department of Health and Human Services — A ready-made shopping list for a healthier you.
Spend Smart, Eat Smart — Iowa State University Extension Service — How to navigate the three easy steps to healthy meals: plan, shop, and eat. Includes recipes in Spanish.
Better Meals With Better Planning: Plan to Shop — eXtension.org — A step-by-step guide for getting the most out of your trips to the supermarket.
Food Shopping and Meal Planning — Nutrition.gov; United States Department of Agriculture — Resources to utilize the MyPlate guidelines, find local farmers' markets, planning healthy meals, and more.
Fruits and Veggies More Matters — Informatoin on the benefits of fruits and vegetables. Includes planning and shopping tips, recipes, and more.
Lesson Plans for Teaching About Purchasing Food (1.2 MB PDF) — Sample lesson plans and worksheets for teaching others about purchasing food on a budget. Utilizes components of Dollar Works 2.
