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This is part of a 13 day, 10 step system to lower your Michigan grocery bills.
This is day 11.
At the bottom of this article is the complete list of days & steps in case you missed any.

Step 10: Saving Shouldn’t Stop Once You’re Home

All your hard work can go up in smoke if you don’t store the foods you buy correctly. Put your newer items behind any you already have of the same item. Use the older foods first. This is called rotation (remember the FIFO method from the beginning of this series?) and is vitally important, especially to foods with a short shelf life such as fruits, vegetables, breads and meats.

As long as you store the food properly and rotate the new behind the old, you won’t be neglecting and eventually, throwing away old food (and your hard earned money).

Storage is equally important, as most foods don’t really like light all that much and I know that sounds odd but it’s very true. Keep perishable foods out of direct sunlight and warmth. Most foods like a cool, dark place.

Now you know why the light in the refrigerator goes off when the door is closed!
When stored properly foods lasts longer. You can preserve your food longest in fully sealed containers that don’t let any light or air in them.

Make sure your fridge’s holding temperatures are between 33 and 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacteria that will ruin your food really hate it that cold. Keep your freezer as close to 0 degrees Fahrenheit as possible.

The items you want to keep colder, such as milk and cream should be kept to the back of the fridge and not on the door unless you go through a gallon of milk a day. The back of the fridge is always colder than the front.

Tip: Don’t store things above your stove – even if it’s way up there. Heat rises and even the best ventilation systems won’t remove ALL the heat from your stove to the outside of your house. Heat is good for food only when cooking it! So, no storing food above any heat source, including microwaves.

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We hope you’ve enjoyed day 11 in this series. If you’re reading this live (as it’s being released), be sure to come back tomorrow for the next part in the series. Otherwise, you can find the other days/steps below.

10 Steps to Lower Your Michigan Grocery Bill Intro
Overview, Food Cost, Ordering, Storage, Preparation
Step 1: Raid Your Cabinets, Freezer & Refrigerator
Step 2: Michigan Meal Plan with Template
Step 3: Making a List with Grocery List Template
Step 4: Leave the Growling Tummy at Home
Step 5: Use those Michigan Coupons
Step 6: Michigan Shopping Clubs & Memberships
Step 7: Choosing a Michigan Grocery Store
Step 8: Generic Brands
Step 9: Tips for Saving While Shopping in Michigan
Step 10: Saving Shouldn’t Stop Once You’re Home
Wrapping Things Up & Extra Hints
Additional Resources to Help You Live a More Frugal Lifestyle