6 Genius ways to make your groceries last longer

When it comes to grocery shopping every week, I am one of those people that tends to overdo it just a little bit. I should really know better but once in a blue I will go and buy way too much produce and then I end up with things that go bad before I can actually eat them. So what's a girl to do? Well, after reading an article on Buzzfeed, I found out that there are 6 genius ways to make your groceries last longer. And, let me tell you, I am REALLY happy about it! If you're anything like me (and even if you're not), we can all learn a little bit from these tips. Check them out!

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Spray leftover guacamole with cooking spray

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Did you make a really big batch and then have some leftover? I know this happens to me all of the time, but spraying it with olive oil can actually help it keep longer.

Wrap the crown of bananas with plastic wrap

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This is ESPECIALLY important if you eat organic bananas, but this little trick is actually going to help them last 3 to 5 days longer than usual.

Freeze green onions in a plastic bottle

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Want to know the best way to keep your green onions and have them last for days? Put them in a plastic bottle and then freeze them! It's great.

Add a dab of butter to the side of cheese

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After you've cut enough cheese for your dinner, adding this little bit of butter is a great trick in order to keep your cheese from drying out.

Store cilantro covered in plastic with a rubber band

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Delicate herbs like cilantro, one of our Latin favorites, should be stored in the refrigerator after you wrap them in a plastic bag and seal it with a rubber band.

Store onions hanging in old pantyhose

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If you store your onions in pantyhose, then tie them together, they will last for up to 8 months! It's a great way to always have some on hand.