- Buying in bulk:
As a college student, many times it's the first introduction to making personal food choices, and it gets a bit overwhelming at first trying to decide what will last and feed you the longest for a certain amount. Buying in bulk is a great start to develop meal plans around. Personal investments such as a Costco or Sam's Club membership are highly worth obtaining. Plus you always get samples when you go too.
- Cooking:
By picking up cooking and learning simple essential recipes, it’s an easy way to discontinue eating out at fast food places and encourages healthier choices. Meals plans including rice, steamed vegetables, and meat alternatives are a good place to start. With a good ol crockpot. Maybe learn how to make something new.
- Coupons:
Collecting coupons is an excellent way to save money by making sure you receive the lowest paying price for an item, and it also allows to opportunity to buy more in bulk. Lots of people don’t use the ones they receive in the mail and there’s is always codes floating online to use. Try to find some before heading to the store. It also helps to stay on a budget to shop by preparing a list beforehand. This helps one avoid buying unnecessary things as well.
- Canned foods:
Many times there’s lots of affordable canned food in locations such as, grocery outlet, and universities usually have a pantry open to their students. Soups are nice and easy to stay warm in the winter and there’s always lot of canned vegetables for healthier choices.
- Buying tupperware
Might sound irrelevant but this has saved a lot of money. It encourages you to bring your own food to school/work, rather than relying on eating out for lunch. This also gives lots of freedom and gives the opportunity to bring healthy.
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