Something I find very helpful is to have a master grocery list of all the items that we like to eat and keep on hand. This makes planning for grocery shopping so much easier and I am not as likely to forget something.
My updated list(below) is set up according to the layout of my local Aldi store. Although Aldi doesn't carry everything on my list, it is the store where I buy most of my staple items. For our area, Aldi definitely has the best prices on most basic items unless there is a good sale somewhere else.
Since I do my biggest shopping trip at the beginning of the month, I print out a new list for each month and go through the pantry checking off what we're running low on. I keep the list hanging in the kitchen where I can check off what I need as I go along throughout the month.
I don't buy every single item on my list every month. For both fresh and frozen veggies and fruit, I make sure I have several varieties on hand. On the list are the kinds we buy most often.
To make my master list, I started by making basic categories then listed the things we buy in those categories. For the next week or so, I came back and jotted down things I had initially forgotten until I felt it was complete enough to type up. Also, I can always edit the original document when it's time to change something.
Having a master grocery list helps streamline my shopping and is a kitchen tip that helps me simplify my life.
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Great Post Mary Ann! I have a master list too, made at the request of my DH. When I made him a grocery list in the past the items were located all over the store in no particular order. He requested that I make the list in the order of the layout of the Food Lion we shop at. So now when I make the list I do it by going down the master list. It really helps me not to forget anything too.
Thanks for posting this list, I think it gave me a great springboard to making my own! I like how you've got it broken down into categories too, that is a great idea =)
This is a very good idea. I really hate going to the store, getting home, and finding that I had forgotten something.
This is a great list! We love Aldi's too, but I don't have a master list. I usually just mentally walk the isles as I recopy my list. But this is much better!
Great post. Thanks for sharing these ideas especially for mom's. I know I did something similar when they were all at home. I also did my list in the layout of Kroger which was my favorite place to shop.
I hope you have a Blessed week.
Blessings,
Sherry
Simple but brilliant!
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