Going Grocery Shopping

This is the first part of my "bachelor's guide" series. Sorry for the lack of self taken pictures... but wal*mart is closed due to snow damage to the roof, and my local shopping center has been over crowded... however, I will include basic pictures which give you the idea.

This instructable will give you a step-by-step guide on how to successfully go grocery shopping and always come home with what you need.

We will start with a list, then go on to setting up a game plan, shopping etiquette, check-out, and then bringing the groceries in.

Step 1 The List

My greatest suggestion throughout this whole instructable, is to make a list. They seem old school, and pointless.. you know what you need right? Trust me, you don't.

I keep my list attached to my fridge by magnet, anytime I run out of something, I write it on my list; Anytime I want something special (cookies, chips, oranges); Or anything else I may need... is just a simple few words on the list.

Keep this list neat... and make sure you give yourself lots of space between each entry, I will provide why next.

Comments

[jeff-o]

You forgot something! Read the sale flyers! You can save tons of money by shopping sales. Everything from produce to meat to non-perishables. Stock up on stuff like cereal and peanut butter and Kraft Dinner when it's cheap and you can save hundreds or thousands a year.

[teamcoltra]

That is very true... Sale flyers are great, but if bachelors are like me, they don't get the paper, thus do not get the weekly ads. Which is why it was not included.

[jeff-o]

Ah, but you can usually check them online, too.

[teamcoltra]

Touche my friend

[jeff-o]

:) Just trying to help!

[uguy]

What isle was the baby on. Good instrutable, should shorten many a trip for food.

[teamcoltra]

:) I hear its isle 13 where I am at... I hear in china, you have to go to the overstock/discount department ;) Thanks for the positive feedback!