Activity 1: Organize Your Pantry.

• Look in your pantry--decide what can be stored in containers. 
• Do you have enough containers?  
• Can you see the food? That is an important factor.
• Is your food easily accessible?
• Are the containers clearly labeled?

Don't rush out and buy all of the containers at one. We show you the styles that have been around and should be around for years. Write down in your notebook the type of container you like best  Visit Stores and write down where you found it and the best price. Next buy one or two as you can afford.  Be smart, don't get into debt!  Measure your shelf space before heading out to the stores for containers!

Activity 2: Create your list of foods consumed this month.


When you finish with this activity, there won't be any guessing what you need to store.  Follow the instructions on the video to begin.

One note: Keep in mind that as you progress through future lessons three things should happen:

• Your food bill should decrease.
• The flavor of your meals should be enhanced.
• And you will be eating more healthy.

Activity 3: Create your personalized inventory notebook.

Use a 5"x7" spiral notebook. Create sections as outlined in the video. Now, go to the pantry and count your inventory.  Use the appropriate units of measurements. For example: cans of; or lbs. of…, etc. Write your quantities down.

Download this  food storage inventory list to use as a guide. Members of the Simply Living Smart Community will have access to this list formatted in Day Planner classic and compact sizes.

Use this basic food calculator which should help you calculate how much  you may need to store.