09/01/2026
SEPTEMBER = SHOP YOUR HOUSE 🛒➡️🏠
Starting TODAY, I’m doing one of my favorite challenges: using what we already have in the fridge, freezer and pantry before buying more groceries.
I’ve been doing my own version of this for years, usually about twice a year when I’m feeling overwhelmed by the food in my kitchen or when I realize I’m spending way too much at the grocery store. This year, it just happens to line up with September!
There’s actually a similar challenge called Shelftember, made popular by Jordan Page, and I love the idea of dedicating a whole month to it.
So my goals this month are to:
✨ Use ingredients before they go bad
✨ Waste less food
✨ Get creative with meals
✨ Spend less at the grocery store
I’ll be tracking my total grocery spending for September and sharing the meals I make, plus how I come up with recipes by looking at what I already have first.
Because sometimes the best way to save money on groceries is to use the groceries you already bought! 😂
Follow along for recipe inspiration, pantry/freezer clean-out ideas, and to see just how much I can save by shopping my own kitchen first. 🤍