Make shopping easier and more efficient when using a shopping list. It will help you to save time, money, and help make your next shopping trip stress-free!
I always make sure to have my trusty grocery list with me when I go shopping. But I’ve noticed that a lot of people prefer to wing it and shop without a list. I love making lists, and I never go into a store without one! Not only do they save time and money, but they have tons of benefits. You can create a list on your phone, jot on scrap paper or use one of my shopping lists. So, if you’re not already making lists, give it a try and enjoy a more efficient, effective, and stress-free shopping experience!
I created the Shopping List Notepads with categories as I found myself having to back track up aisles I’ve already been up as there was something lower on my list that I didn’t see. Categorising helps to save time while at the grocery store.
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Using shopping lists is incredibly beneficial and worth the effort. With the structure it provides, you can save money, time and energy by having all necessary items gathered for each meal.
Plus, with the use of a list you can make meal planning easier, avoid stressful trips to the store due to forgetting something, opt for healthier snacks and meals as you are able to pre-plan what you will buy during each shopping trip. Shopping lists make life easier.
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I agree – I’d be lost without my lists. I write my shopping list every Friday based on the meals I will be cooking over the weekend and following week (these meals are chosen by the whole family – we get one night each). I then check the pantry/fridge for breakfast and lunch items we may need. I have a pad on the fridge where I have trained my boys (husband included) to write down things we run out of or that they ‘want’ me to buy – I review this last and add those things we do need (e.g. more dishwashing liquid) to my list and note the wanted items (e.g. ice-cream). I mostly shop at ALDI so when I write my list I do it in the order of their shelves so that I can walk through once and get it done as quickly as possible. Items I know I have to go elsewhere for I put at the end of the list. Sometimes I use paper, mostly I just use the notepad function on my phone.
Yes, I do that too write my list based on the shopping aisles, saves so much time. Love reading your system thank you so much for sharing Tara. Great idea keeping a list on the fridge purely for the things you run out of during the week.
My husband and I have downloaded the free app “Our Groceries” and use that for our shopping. The genius thing, is it shows the same list on both our phones (synced via email address) so he can be at the supermarket and I can be adding things that he will see in real time. I also have this app organised by the aisles in the supermarket.
My best tip is to use click and collect at Coles and Woolworths have them do all the running around for the dry goods etc and just go in and pick up your meat, fresh veg and fruit.
Our family keeps a pad on the kitchen table that anyone can add to. When I go shopping I take the list that has been created since the last shop. Often see some non essentials that have been added such as marshmallows!
$180 a week! I’m so embarrassed! I’m never less than $400 for our family of 5! What on earth am I doing wrong!
I know same here I’m a family of 3 and can barely get out without paying $200 to $300 and that’s with meal planning and eating out 1-2 times a week still ?What am I doing wrong!!!!
If you use the supermarket app (I shop mostly at Woolworths), the list will not only always be with you, but also sorted by aisle. Even if you change to a different suburb, it can be rearranged (so helpful when you’re in an unfamiliar store!)
Are you serious, I did not know this, what a brilliant idea for an app. Going to look into this. I actually have a Woolworths opening up around the corner from me soon so that will be useful.
Ive just started following katrina. Im finding all her tips so useful. Only problem i have is that im in England and you talk about Woolworths – oh i miss that shop so much, you lucky people still having it in Australia
So glad you are enjoying all the tips!! Do you have something similar over there Antonia?