What's on your GROCERY LIST?

[1Prince2Princesses]

I'm trying to make a grocery list, and I'm stuck. I'm so tired of making what seems like the same list over and over. It ALWAYS has the same stuff on it.

milk
bread
juice
diapers
diaper wipes
toilet paper
cheese
bananas
grapes
apples
broccoli
green beans
corn
chicken
hamburger
salad
tomatoes
cereal

We always seem to have these same ingredients, morphed into different meals. It feels kinda boring, even though I'm cooking different stuff all the time.

So what's on your list every week?

 

[lovemygoofy]

You have a tiny grocery list! Do you shop for every week? Do you incorporate new recipes into your rotation? I try at least 2 new recipes a month and won't make the same thing more than once a month.

 

[pfishgirl]

same boat as you, minus the diapers.

hamburger meat
steak
chicken
pork chops
veggies
soup
bread
cold cuts
cheese
french fries
salad
toilet paper
paper towels
snacks for school lunches

 

[SwedishMeatball]

I just walk through the store in my mind as I'm making my list. I start in produce which means cucumbers first and end at the pop aisle with diet 7-Up. The stuff in between varies.

 

[N&B'smom]

peppers
cucumbers
eggplant
carrots
lettuce
peaches
apples
orange
bananas
strawberries
tomatoes
potatoes
onions
garlic
bread
pasta in several varieties
crushed tomatoes
olives
Ovaltine
apple sauce
misc soups
canned corn
taco sauce/seasonings
whole wheat tortillas
chocolate chips
flour
sugar
Bisquick
maple syrup
juice
low fat mozzarella cheese
low fat extra sharp cheddar
Smart Balance
ricotta cheese
ground beef
roaster chicken
ham
pork tenderloin (teriyaki and/or mesquite)
boneless chicken breasts
steak
cubed beef for stew
fat free hot dogs
bacon
eggs
milk
yogurt (for the kids)

I think that about covers it.

Shelby

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

I have a generic list which is verrry similar to yours that i print up every week and then I add to it based on the meals for the week

I make a lot of Mexican food, so that's another staple on our list too

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I just walk through the store in my mind as I'm making my list. I start in produce which means cucumbers first and end at the pop aisle with diet 7-Up. The stuff in between varies.

My sister does this, but I cannot do it! I have to make a menu and plan everything out.

Right now I have two lists: one for Sam's; one for SuperTarget.

Cascade
OJ
Diapers
Wipes
Pop
Turkey Burger
Cereal

Baby Oatmeal
Baby Juice
Yogurt
Method Wipes

THis is just basics. I haven't gotten into meal planning yet.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I just walk through the store in my mind as I'm making my list. I start in produce which means cucumbers first and end at the pop aisle with diet 7-Up. The stuff in between varies.

I think I'm going to leave this thread now before I say something stupid.

 

[CEDmom]

Have you tried raviolis, tortellini or periogies? We also have fish once or twice a week. My 7 yo will eat it if she has some italian salad dressing to dip it in. DH and DD also love pot roast and stew so I'll make big batches of those and put several servings in the freezer. For veggies your kids might like sugar snap peas or grape tomatoes and red pepper slices.

Tig, I'm shocked and appalled .

 

[sugarpie]

Tig, I'm shocked and appalled .

I feel so sorry for her husband. She's always got 1 thing on her mind & it isn't grocery shopping.

 

[Tigger&Belle]

I feel so sorry for her husband. She's always got 1 thing on her mind & it isn't grocery shopping.

And with him, it's not that...


ETA, I'm supposed to be leaving this thread alone! LOL

 

[PixiePop]

Um..I have ...let's see...oh, yea that's it. I have FOOD on my list.

 

[mamacatnv]

DH, DS or I pick up produce and dairy every couple of days.

Milk
Yogurt - cups, tubes & smoothies
Coffee creamer
cottage cheese
ice cream
bakery sandwich rolls (for pastrami)
beer/wine
Corn & Flour tortillas
Pico De Gallo
Limes
Cucumbers
beer/wine
Tomatos
Zucchini, yellow & patty squash
Spaghetti Squash
Bean sprouts
beer/wine
Bananas
Apples
Seasonal fruit
beer/wine
Lettuce - head, shredded & romaine
Carrots
Celery
Lunchables
Chocolate Milk (juice box style)

At Costco I buy all our meat and a variety of heat and eat entrees:
I do this about every 4-5 weeks.

Pot Roast
tri-tip
pastrami
carnitas
chile colorado
chicken breast strips (cooked)
Boneless chicken thighs
Bone in chicken thighs & legs
turkey roast
bacon
sausage (italian, breakfast & kielbasa)
pork chops
hamburger chubs & patties
shrimp
pork ribs.
canned chicken & tuna
bacon bits
string cheese
red potatos
Rice
olives
string beans-canned
chicken broth & chicken noodle soup.
Chocolate Syrup
Strawberry & Apricot Jam
butter
Soy Sauce
Syrup

Once every 4-6 weeks I go to the big warehouse grocery store and get all the staples:

Cereal
Pop Tarts
Oatmeal
Popcorn
Breakfast Bars
Cheese - american & shredded
Lunch meat
Apple Sauce
Fruit cups
Peanut Butter
Oreos
Frozen breakfast items: Waffles, french toast, sausage patties & biscuits
Frozen veggies
Pasta's & sauces
Mac & Cheese
Ravioli, chili & Asst. soups
Hot dogs
Chicken hot wings
Crackers
Olive oil
bottled water
vinegar
Ranch dressing powder mix (in the large shaker bottle)
1000 island dressing
gatorade bottles
Taco shells
Hot sauce
apple juice
Hamburger helper
Corn bread mix
Shake & Bake
yellow rice
White shells & cheese
Rice Pilaf
Rice Noodles & some Rice noodle soups
Mayo
Mustard
Ketchup
Relish
Pickles - sweet & dill
2 litre coke for taco & pizza night
Frozen French Fries & tater tots
Cookie dough
Canned cinnamon rolls & biscuits
Minced garlic in the jar - regular and roasted
My Dh goes to the bread outlet store every couple of weeks

I hate grocery shopping and when I go I do it all at once, spend $600 - $700or so and I am done for another 4-6 weeks.

 

[1Prince2Princesses]

You have a tiny grocery list! Do you shop for every week? Do you incorporate new recipes into your rotation? I try at least 2 new recipes a month and won't make the same thing more than once a month.

Oh, no... that's not all I buy. That's just the stuff that makes it onto the list every single week.

I have a generic list which is verrry similar to yours that i print up every week and then I add to it based on the meals for the week

I make a lot of Mexican food, so that's another staple on our list too

That's what I do.. .add to the basic list.

I think I'm going to leave this thread now before I say something stupid.

Sorry I made fun of you... now I see what you meant.

Tig, I'm shocked and appalled .

I read that as "appealed." It's so shocking it can be appealing...