Everything Homemaking
Buying big makes sense – sometimes. But there are a few times when it doesn’t make sense. For example: When it hurts the budget. Maybe the super size is a better deal but if it causes you to go over budget, then it’s not a good idea. I often go for a smaller size in order to make the budget work. When you don’t have room to store the larger container. I’ve purchased the … [Read more...]
Grocery shopping isn’t my favorite thing. It’s expensive and time consuming. But it has to be done and here are 10 ways to make it easier, or at least more successful. 1. Don’t shop hungry. I can’t believe how much more I buy, or at least want to buy, when I shop hungry. I wouldn’t have believed this tip was really true if I hadn’t experienced it … [Read more...]
“Doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results is the definition of insanity.” Have you ever heard that? It’s true. But I’m amazed at how often I do it! Lately I’ve been frustrated with my schedule. I feel like I don’t have any time. I can’t get anything done. I’m always rushing. So I got out my trusty weekly schedule form and plotted my … [Read more...]
My grocery shopping process actually starts when I get home from the store and after I’ve put everything away. I get out a new grocery list form (Franklin Covey Menu Planner or sometimes my own form - see download below) and put it on the refrigerator. I immediately go ahead and start filling it out. I include things like: Items I buy every week Items I … [Read more...]
If you haven’t read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, you might want to do that first. Stockpiling takes TIME! Once I realized that (thank you for reminding me, Elizabeth), I felt much less stressed about this grocery makeover process. For the first time I felt like I might actually be able to do it. My goals for last week were: Spend $175 instead of $150. Pop in at Aldi’s and just … [Read more...]
If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2, you might want to do that first. Part 3 Progress this week? I’m not sure – it doesn’t really feel like it. These were my assignments for the week: Organize & inventory freezer. Make a menu from what’s in the freezer and pantry. Switch my grocery store day to Friday instead of Wednesday. #1 - I did organize and inventory the … [Read more...]
In case you missed last week’s article, you might want to read it first. If you did read last week’s article but forgot what my assignments were, here they are: Organize & inventory freezer and pantry. Find salad dressing recipes. Make all purpose cleaner, window cleaner, laundry soap & dishwasher soap. Try Aldi's next week. Make a menu from what I have on hand so I … [Read more...]
