If you're like me, you shop at the same grocery stores every week. I shop at two sometimes three stores a week. By now, I've been there enough that I know the layout pretty well. So, think through your store's layout and the route you usually take through the store.
I always go to the right when I enter my store. It starts with the Deli > Cheeses & Lunch/Breakfast Meats > Meats > Dairy > Then, I go up and down the aisles inside this perimeter. Cereals/Coffee/Tea > Juice/Baby > Snacks/Condiments > Ethnics > Canned Vegs/Boxed sides > Households > Chips > Drinks > Frozen > Bread > Produce/Floral > Pharmacy. Then, to the checkout! So, when making my list, I write each dept down on paper in the order in which I'll be going through the store. Then, as I look over each day's menu, I write in items I need right into the category listed. Some stores have a store map at the front of their store or online to help you better plan your shopping experience.
Do you love to grocery shop? How do you keep from forgetting things? Do you make one shopping trip per week or multiple? I'd love to hear from you!
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I got tired of repeating the same list over and over and always forgetting something. I created an Excel file with 5 columns: first two are for the grocery store, next two are for Costco, the last one is split and the top is for Walmart/ Target stuff and the bottom half is for Cash & Carry which is a restaurant supply store. I have listed (roughly by department) all the things I regularly buy at these places. I keep a list on the fridge that everyone is supposed to jot down anything we are out of or want. Once I meal plan I take the list off the fridge and open the excel file and highlight the things I need to buy that trip, I also run through my menu and highlight anything specific I need. Lastly I run through the complete list and think about each item and how I'm set (sending kids to check the pantry as needed). I print the list before I go and its easier to get everything because the bright yellow boxes catch my eye and don't get overlooked. It took some time to create the list but I've been using it for more than 10 years with minor adjustments (diapers and wipes came off).
ReplyDeleteWow! I need your list!! I would love to come up with my own. I just haven't taken the time to do that yet. But it sure sounds like a dream come true! That's amazing that you've been using it more than 10 years!! I'm inspired to do my own now! Thank you for sharing!
DeleteI also include our weekly menu on my shopping list! :)
ReplyDeleteIt makes it so much easier than relying on my memory!
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