I
like to keep a list of pantry and kitchen food items that I use frequently or at
least want to have on hand just in case a recipe calls for it. The way I keep my inventory up is by printing
out my list, taking an inventory of what I have and pin it near the section
that these items are stored. I also keep
a pen near the list so when I use the item I can mark its count down on my list.
Example: If I have 3 jars of Mayo and take out one I
mark it down to 2 on my inventory list.
When I get ready to go shopping I look over my lists to see what I have
in stock. This also helps with sales and
using coupons. If I'm down to 2 jars of
mayo and my brand isn't on sale I can wait and watch for it to go on sale and
hopefully have a coupon that can be used along with the sale.
I
do try to stock up on my products when I find them on sale and mark my
inventory list when I make additions.
Example: When my favorite mayo goes on sale for buy one, get one, I'll buy at least 2 and 4 if allowed by the store. These I'll add to my inventory list.
The
lists I'm giving you include some of those items that you may not normally keep
on hand. I cook a lot so I try to keep
them just in case. This is just an
example list of what I have on my list. You can easily make adjustments and make my list fit your own needs.
I think
you'll find that by keeping up with your inventory you'll find shopping a lot
easier. And due to you knowing exactly
what you need, you will find it a lot cheaper because you're not looking at
items that you don't normally buy but only at those you do.
Meat & Seafood
o Bacon/Sausage
o Beef - roast, cubed, chunk, ground
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o Chicken - whole, boneless/skinless, bone in, strips
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o Fish/Shellfish - Shrimp, cod, flounder, crab
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Cereal
o Cereal
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o Oatmeal
o Granola Bars
Pasta & Grains
o Mac & Cheese
o Pasta
o Pasta Sauce
o Rice
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Sweets & Snacks
o Candy, Gum, Chocolate
o Cookies
o Crackers
o Chips: Potato, Corn, Other
o Nuts
o Popcorn, Pretzels
o Salsa & Dips
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Condiments
o Ketchup, Mustard
o Mayo, Spreads
o Peanut Butter
o Jams & Jelly
o Salad dressing
o Cooking Oil
o Vinegar
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Spices & Herbs
o Salt
o Pepper
o Spices:
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o Herbs:
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Frozen
o Waffles & Other Breakfast
o Vegetables
o Juice Concentrate
o Ice Cream
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International
o Soy Sauce
o Salsa & Hot Sauces
o Tortillas & Tacos
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Cans & Soups
o Tomatoes Sauce, Paste
o Soup
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Beverages
o Coffee
o Tea bags
o Sugar, Splenda
o Juice
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o Soda
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Cleaners
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Paper Goods
o Paper Towels
o Napkins
o Tissues
o Toilet Paper
o Zip Lock Bags
o Garbage Bags
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Personal Care
o Deodorant, Soap
o Toothbrush & Toothpaste
o Razors & Shaving cream
o Eye Care
o Feminine Care
o Shampoo & Conditioner
o Sunscreen
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Petcare
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