SSC14 Helpful Lists

I mentioned earlier making a list of non-food items that should be checked before going to the store on my weekly shopping day. I've rewritten the list and thought I'd share it with you, saving you the effort of doing so yourself. You're welcome!

Add/subtract what you need off the list, print it and hang it on your fridge.  When you look through your fridge and cupboards while meal planning (which of course we are all doing regularly right? Right?....), you'll have this list to check through too.

If I've forgotten something major - particularly in the "Baby" section (it's been a while), comment and let me know so I can update the list.  Happy September Shopping!


Cleaning Supplies:
Kitchen disinfectant spray
Dishwasher detergent
Dish soap
Rinse-Aid
Toilet disinfectant spray
Toilet bowl cleaner
Disinfectant wipes
Sponges, etc.
Bleach
Floor cleaner
Dusting spray
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener, dryer sheets
Stain remover
Air freshener


Paper and Plastic Products:
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Cling film (plastic wrap)
Foil
Baking paper, wax paper
Sandwich bags, freezer bags, etc
Coffee filters
Air filters
Lightbulbs


Health and Hygiene:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Hair styling products
Soap
Body wash
Contact solution, etc
Deodorant
Face wash
Make-up
Shaving cream
Razors
After shave
Loofas, etc
Feminine hygiene products
Toothpaste, floss
Hand soap (for bathrooms and kitchen)
Vitamins
Fifirst Aid kit items (Band-Aids, anti-bacterial ointment, etc)
OTC drugs (ibuprofen, etc)


Baby:
Diapers
Wipes
Diaper cream
Pacifiers
Baby shampoo and bath wash


Pets:
Pet food, treats
Pet cleaning supplies (pet shampoos, accident cleaners)
Cat litter, puppy pads, etc


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31 August

In addition to yesterday's non-food essentials checklist (which I've updated about three times with things I'd forgotten like toothpaste and laundry products!), I've created another list for other easily forgotten grocery items - from the fridge and pantry.

The worst thing ever is to start making a recipe just to discover you are out of flour or butter.  This happens to me all the time.  (A little tip by the way:  Hang a chalkboard in your pantry to write down items as you run out! I keep a piece of chalk in the front corner too.)

Below is a list, which will probably be updated a couple of times until I think I've covered it all, of pantry items and condiments that are easily overlooked when meal-planning and shopping list-making.  Again, if I've forgotten anything glaringly obvious, let me know.  Hope these lists are useful! They certainly have been already for me. (See the chalkboard? I'm out of baking soda!)

Pantry Items:
Flour (plain, self-raising, other)
Sugar (white, brown, icing/powdered, Splenda/Truvia, etc)
Baking soda/bicarbonate of soda
Baking powder
Cocoa
Yeast
Vanilla
Oils (olive, vegetable, coconut, etc)
Cooking spray
Vinegar (white, malt, apple cider, etc)
Salt
Pepper
Spices (check use by dates and replace if necessary!!)
Bouillon/ stock cubes
Peanut butter
Coffee
Tea
Lemon juice/ lime juice
Honey
Oats


Refrigerator:
Ketchup
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Barbecue sauce
Soy sauce (or fish sauce, etc)
Jam/ jelly
Butter/ margarine