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Money Saving Tip: To avoid duplicate purchases, do an inventory before you shop. Start with the fridge, kitchen cabinets and pantry. Then check the laundry room, bathroom, and other storage areas. Itemize what you need to buy in categories, ordered the way the store does it: baking, beverages, dairy, fresh produce, health and beauty aids, etc. Make sure you have store flyers handy when you write your list so you can take note of the best deals that week. Jot down the size and price of sale items to avoid picking up the wrong one.