Community Chat

[qualitygal]

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?

[Ainhisg]

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.

[candys mine]

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.

[SoCal Bred]

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.

[RescueLover]

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. 🤗

[Karie2022]

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.

[CalminHeart]

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. 

[Harpa]

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.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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. 

[DrakesMomma]

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.