Little is wasted in the home of reader "smartlane," and much money is saved. Why? Because she controls portions of everything from snacks to condiments to shampoo. She writes:
I plan meals ahead, leave out snacks in portioned amounts for the kids, and fix plates for everyone to balance portions, and discourage overeating. I leave ketchup, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper off table, and butter rolls and potatoes ahead of serving. I put out small bowls of condiments for individual family members. I also put measuring cups in cereal containers to discourage half-eaten bowls from being thrown out. (Smaller bowls have helped here too).
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