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Grocery lists

qualitygal — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:54:48 GMT

I'm a list person, and when I write up my list, I try to do it according to the layout. Now, our store has been updated. While it's nice, we're all still getting use to it.

Back to the list. As we gather the groceries off the shelf, I turn the paper over and keep going, till we get it all. (This is not counting what falls into the basket, as we pass). Then when I return the cart, (we use two, I like the help for my back), I throw the list away. One and done.

How do you write up your list?

Re: Grocery lists

Ainhisg — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:04:20 GMT

I order groceries for pick-up from Wal-Mart so no list is needed. I menu plan a week at a time. I go through the recipes and add what's needed to my cart. Stand alone items are added as I run out of them. For meats or produce I want to purchase at a local store, I just write on a notepad what I want in no certain order, because there will only be a half dozen items, and they're in the produce or meat department.

Re: Grocery lists

candys mine — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:09:46 GMT

I'm lucky to have three stores relatively close by so I have options.

I also get the paper circulars delivered a few days before the sales start so I can compare prices and sales. Some stores preview it online a day before but I like being able to decide if I want to wait till next week or go back " This week" since there is more of what I'd want on sale vs "Next week".

I make 3 columns on paper, one for each store, and write what looks good at each one.

When I make the rounds I cross off each item as I put it in the cart.

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SoCal Bred — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:21:39 GMT

I always make a list according to the layout of the store makes shopping easier and quick, a year ago my grocery store did an upgrade and moved things around took me several weeks to get used to where everything was again, lol.

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RescueLover — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:24:09 GMT

Since I always have my iPhone with me, I use my iPhone Notes for items I need to get. This way I don’t need to waste paper, that I’m just going to throw away. 🤗

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Karie2022 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:34:02 GMT

I'm a list person as well, gotta stay organized or I get stressed. I've been using an app for years on my phone for my grocery list and other lists. Love it.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:43:54 GMT

I actually prefer to to make my list by shopping online. If I go to the grocery store, I open my online basket and shop from it.

My favorite store is now too expensive. They brag about new lower prices but they are still $1 to $4 more per item than other stores. I shop their sales if the sale price is lower than other stores.

A midwest chain is well known for superb meat at fair prices so that's where I get meat when I buy it. Their produce and deli are excellent. They are smaller stores but have whatever I want. All their prices are lower than other stores.

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Harpa — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:02:02 GMT

Things I use every week go on my mental list: fruit, nuts...

As soon as I use something up, I write it down on a note paper: spice, tissues...

I also write things down if I'm preparing a certain dish and need those extra ingredients.

Once an item hits the grocery cart, I make a little tear next to the item on my list, making sure everything is covered.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:11:54 GMT

I still like to shop in person so I can look things over as I select them. I don't make my list according to the layout of the store, but I will group like items together. I make my master list on my phone but with sub heading lists by the stores I shop at; Costco, Aldi, Meijer, Walmart. Sometimes the sub lists are only Costco and Aldi on a given trip. It just depends from time to time. I check items off as they get added to my cart. When the shopping trip is done, I erase the listed items but keep the sub headings there and will add new things as I think of them for the next shopping trip.

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DrakesMomma — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:12:44 GMT

I write out a list and leave it on the kitchen table almost every single time.

After my spinal fusion surgery PT told me to try to walk beside the cart instead of behind. Pushing the cart will use your back and pulling the cart uses mostly your arms.

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m0rgan — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:11:21 GMT

Publix has printed grocery list forms in the front of their store. It is not about the layout of the store but each category like deli, bakery seafood, etc. I always keep them handy and add to my list as I am cooking and use the end of a jar or finish using chicken etc. Love their printed lists!

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Eileen in Virginia — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:23:47 GMT

I'm a list person, too - and not just for groceries. I've been making grocery lists since we got married 48 years ago. I kept doing it throughout the years because it helped save time. First, I check the new digital coupons to see if I want to clip any, then I check out the ones I've already clipped. Next, I plan our menu for the week. Finally, I compose my list with the items I need for the week's meals, items on the shopping list on the fridge and items for coupons that expire soon. Some people think this is ******, but it works for me.

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Estellee — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:32:45 GMT

@qualitygal I am familiar with my store so I also do my list by isle. It works out pretty well.

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LindaSal — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:45:20 GMT

Normally I just wing it. Thankfully I still have my memory (for the most part) so I have a mental inventory of practically everything in my cupboards and frig. I will make a list on paper if I am making a certain recipe though, as there is nothing worse than forgetting that one important ingredient! I actually enjoy browsing through the market, I find interesting items at times. I also shop around at different stores in my area, not so much to price compare but just to have a variety of different brands.

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:55:09 GMT

I normally go to the grocery store once a month and stock up. I keep a running list all month long of things I run out of or need, etc. Then, the week I'm going to go, I'll type it out with like things together. I can't do it by store layout since I go to two stores. I'll also check the ads online to see if something is on sale that I might have picked up at the other store.

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millieshops — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:55:28 GMT

@CalminHeart My favorite supermarket chain used to have a location I could shop without getting into the excess traffic nowadays, so I'm trying other stores. Sometimes the one people try to convince me is less expensive is. Some things are but that store doesn't have a good selection for my needs.

Also, sometimes what seems like it hasn't increased in price is just an illusion. Last week I grabbed what I though was the same price as when I bought it in the past, but when I got home I compared the new to the old, I saw the same prices but the new has fewer servings. That's a price increase i didn't know I was paying and wouldn't have known if for some reason I hadn't saved the empty bag.

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Laura14 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:00:15 GMT

I use my St. Jude paper pads as my grocery list.

I've done the phone but it takes forever to get into Google Home sometimes and a paper list is one and done.

It stays on my planner at home and in my purse when I leave the house in case I hit the grocery store at some point.

I actually go through the flyers online and make my list and Kroger actually has digital coupons that I clip while I am there to get some money back although I usually go to another store closer by.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:17:38 GMT

@DrakesMomma wrote:
I write out a list and leave it on the kitchen table almost every single time.

After my spinal fusion surgery PT told me to try to walk beside the cart instead of behind. Pushing the cart will use your back and pulling the cart uses mostly your arms.

You needed PT after spinal fusion? I didn't (mine was C5/C6) but I had restrictions until the fusion was complete. During that time, I couldn't push the cart or lift much of anything so my husband did it all.

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Big Joanie — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:18:55 GMT

I am a list person also .. even my lists have lists !!!

I go through my recipes to see what we want ....

But when I make a grocery list .. I have to put down

what I am getting the item for ... as I forget what I

was going to make with them ....Oh brother !!!

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Miss Pepsi — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:20:32 GMT

I do Walmart Grocery pickup. No need for lists and I generally start the next order as soon as I get home from picking up the current one. I just add things as I think of them. This works best for me.

When I kept lists on paper and went into stores, I would always get to the store to realize the list was still sitting on the kitchen counter. Once smart phones came into my life I always kept my list there. I too am a list person, only because if I don't I will have forgotten something.