Don’t Let Your Groceries Die Young

You bought the food. You put it away. A few days later… wilted lettuce, sad cheese, and something in the back of the fridge that smells like betrayal.

We get it—nobody hands you a manual for this stuff. That’s why we made Unsolicited Advice for the High School Graduate: A Practical Guide for Becoming Independent—a fun, no-pressure guide filled with real-world tips to help you do life on your terms (without your kale rotting).

Here’s one example: 

No one likes crusty cheddar! And let’s be real: cheese is expensive, and when you’re living on your own, it deserves better than being forgotten in the back of the fridge until it turns into a brick—or a biohazard. 

Here are quick tips for storing cheese Like a pro:

☐ Wrap it in wax paper or parchment, then foil or loose container
☐ Avoid airtight plastic wrap or Ziplocs—cheese needs to breathe
☐ Use a container with a paper towel to absorb moisture
☐ Store in the veggie drawer or cheese drawer
☐ Label it: name + date = no mystery science project
☐ Don’t freeze it unless it’s for cooking
☐ Hard cheese? Cut off mold.
☐ Soft cheese? Mold = bye forever.
☐ Eat within 1–3 weeks. And maybe invite a friend to share.

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🧊 Free Download: How to Wrap & Store Perishables – PDF Guide

✔ Simple steps for storing everything from eggs to berries to leftover pizza
✔ How to use plastic wrap, airtight containers, and paper towels like a pro
✔ Bonus hacks for avoiding soggy muffins and freezer-burned meat

Independent living win: You’ll eat more of what you buy and waste way less.