HomeDaily TipsDaily Tips : Plan Ahead Before You Shop Daily Tips : Plan Ahead Before You ShopBy Vasantha Vivek / April 18, 2015 April 18, 2015 / Daily Tips, Family, Family Tips, Relationship / Leave a Comment Step 1: Think about what foods you already have in the house. Step 2: Make a list of meals that you can you make with those items. Step 3: Make a list of other foods you still need to buy. Step 4: Make your cooking plan for the week.