Planning Ahead Series {Part 3}: My Monthly Master Grocery List
Generally, I have a low level of brand loyalty. However, as part of my effort to switch to more natural, nutritious foods, I’ve been giving the companies featured in these guides a go. What I enjoy and don’t like are becoming more evident to me as a result.
Moreover, I am studying food labels in preparation for the day when I buy store brands. The goal is to avoid being a die-hard fan of any one brand. If you want to save money when grocery shopping, one of the most important things you can do is not to be brand loyal.
Further, I have organized the monthly master food list I use to shop at most supermarkets by section. And I try to avoid including unhealthy alternatives and sections. You’ll find that the sections devoted to perishables take up a far bigger percentage of the paper than those devoted to dry goods and pantry basics. This way, I can get the products that don’t need to be kept cold out of the way first and the items that do need to be kept cold until right before I check out.
One more benefit of making a comprehensive list before going shopping? I think it’s an excellent way to save cash. This master monthly grocery list makes it easy to see at a glance what I need to purchase each week, and it’s a lot. I shop methodically, never giving in to impulse buys or deviating from my list.
Do you mind if I share a secret with you? As I type this, I feel a twinge of insecurity. I’m unsure if it should shame me to share the specifics of my weekly menu and shopping list. Perhaps I am more peculiar than I realized. Or perhaps there is another person in the world who shares my mental frequency. That, I suppose, remains to be seen.
Well, the data is out there now, so make use of it if you can! And if it turns out that I’m just a crazy old lady who overthinks every aspect of her weekly trip to the supermarket, then so be it! But let me stray. Getting back on track.
Get a printer, a highlighter, and try out the monthly master grocery list. You can make as many changes as you like, including personal preferences and modifying the list as necessary. It’s your list now, so have at it, gal.
Did you miss my post on meal planning for two weeks at a time? Check it out here: Planning Ahead {Part 2}: Meal Planning Basics
Looking for other tips on how to plan meals and grocery shop just a couple times a month? Don’t forget to read Planning Ahead {Part 1}: How I Plan Meals and Grocery Shop Just 2 Days a Month!
Plus, if you’re interested, you can find images of our current meals and dishes on the Nichole Sheley Instagram page.
If you have a moment, please leave a comment at the end of the page and join the discussion. To that end, I would appreciate your feedback on the following:
Generally, I have a low level of brand loyalty. However, as part of my effort to switch to more natural, nutritious foods, I’ve been giving the companies featured in these guides a go. What I enjoy and don’t like are becoming more evident to me as a result.
Moreover, I am studying food labels in preparation for the day when I buy store brands. The goal is to avoid being a die-hard fan of any one brand. If you want to save money when grocery shopping, one of the most important things you can do is not to be brand loyal.
Further, I have organized the monthly master food list I use to shop at most supermarkets by section. And I try to avoid including unhealthy alternatives and sections. You’ll find that the sections devoted to perishables take up a far bigger percentage of the paper than those devoted to dry goods and pantry basics. This way, I can get the products that don’t need to be kept cold out of the way first and the items that do need to be kept cold until right before I check out.
One more benefit of making a comprehensive list before going shopping? I think it’s an excellent way to save cash. This master monthly grocery list makes it easy to see at a glance what I need to purchase each week, and it’s a lot. I shop methodically, never giving in to impulse buys or deviating from my list.
Do you mind if I share a secret with you? As I type this, I feel a twinge of insecurity. I’m unsure if it should shame me to share the specifics of my weekly menu and shopping list. Perhaps I am more peculiar than I realized. Or perhaps there is another person in the world who shares my mental frequency. That, I suppose, remains to be seen.
Well, the data is out there now, so make use of it if you can! And if it turns out that I’m just a crazy old lady who overthinks every aspect of her weekly trip to the supermarket, then so be it! But let me stray. Getting back on track.
Get a printer, a highlighter, and try out the monthly master grocery list. You can make as many changes as you like, including personal preferences and modifying the list as necessary. It’s your list now, so have at it, gal.
Did you miss my post on meal planning for two weeks at a time? Check it out here: Planning Ahead {Part 2}: Meal Planning Basics
Looking for other tips on how to plan meals and grocery shop just a couple times a month? Don’t forget to read Planning Ahead {Part 1}: How I Plan Meals and Grocery Shop Just 2 Days a Month!
Plus, if you’re interested, you can find images of our current meals and dishes on the Nichole Sheley Instagram page.
If you have a moment, please leave a comment at the end of the page and join the discussion. To that end, I would appreciate your feedback on the following:
