My Pantry List

 

One of the things I try to do at the end of each year and the beginning of the next is to go through my pantry list and make sure that I have at least one of each item on that list in my pantry, freezer or refrigerator maintaining that throughout the year.  I know that as long as I have these items in my home I can pretty much prepare anything I want to eat.  It also reaffirms that my grocery shopping strategies are working.

 

Twenty years ago (it’s hard to believe it has been that long) I started using this pantry list, which I created in Excel, in order to give me a workable guide for more efficient grocery shopping.  Not having what I need to create a meal is not only frustrating, but also a huge waste of time and money.  By being better prepared I am able to save money by taking advantage of sales as well as time by not having to make unscheduled trips to the store to pick up what I need.  I am one who doesn’t like to waste my time and I sure don’t care to waste my money.

 

As time has gone along I’ve made changes and tweaked my list to suit the changes in my life and the improvements I’ve made to boost my health especially as I age.  Additionally, I’ve been able to trim down the number of items I shop for and the quantities of those items I stock now that I’m on my own.  This has made my grocery shopping even more efficient and affordable despite the consistent rise in prices we’ve been experiencing.

 

If you would like a copy of my workable Excel pantry list that you can modify and change up to fit your needs email me and I will be happy to share it with you.  I can tell you that this is one of the best tools I’ve ever had to keep myself well stocked with food and save a lot of money in the process.