Ok, maybe that title was a bit ambitious. I probably wouldn’t go straight to “easy”, maybe “easier”. I absolutely hate grocery shopping. I love cooking but just hate going to get the food. I am waiting on someone to decide to offer this service and deliver it to my front door step. Until then, this is what I use to help make it easier. I have used this grocery list sheet for about 15 years now. I remember when we started shopping at a different store, and I asked if they had an “aisle map” of the store so that I could redo my list. I can only imagine what the manager must have been thinking. He probably assumed I am some really strong “beaver” type control freak. Oh, goodness, I wish. That is not at all the case. Just very lazy. I don’t want to make anything harder than it has to be. This takes a little time to set up but saves countless hours in the long run, plus it can save you money, too.
This is a shopping list with columns for prices and the quantity you need. Simply add your own personal list of regular shopping items in the order they are in the store (seriously, I am NOT a nut…this just makes it SO much easier when shopping and making your list). Then when you need to add something to your list during the week, you can just add the quantity needed instead of writing out the word and the quantity.
If your budget is tight, then with your list and prices in hand, you can prioritize your list or perhaps shop for cheaper meal ideas that week.
I hope it helps you as much as it has our family. Please let me know how you like it!
