Comments on: Keeping Your Pantry Stocked

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:39:00 +0000

I use this with household items, also. When we pull out the last bar of soap or break into the last bag of baby wipes, those go on the list, too.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:07:00 +0000

I LOVE this idea. I am always on the lookout for things to make meal times a little smoother. Having the ingredients is always a good thing!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:14:00 +0000

I do this for my family too. It actually started when we moved to a tiny, tiny town and the only grocery store for miles closed at 6:00. Running out of ingredients three or four times, and having no where to go, will help develop new habits =)

Blessings~

By: karen b

karen b — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:30:00 +0000

i have a dry erase board on my fridge that everyone uses to write things down that they need. so whenever i hear “mom i need …” i can remind them to go write it on the board. i then check the board and add those items to my weekly shopping list.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:57:00 +0000

What a great reminder to do what Mom has always told me to do! Thanks!

By: Cherie

Cherie — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:43:00 +0000

What a great idea! Now if I can just keep track of that dang shopping list! LOL

By: Lana G!

Lana G! — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:02:00 +0000

Too funny, my husband always wondered why I would buy two of everything until he ran out of shaving cream! Now he knows and lets me know when he starts can #2!

By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

Jenn @ Frugal Upstate — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:21:00 +0000

ahhh, and just getting in the habit of immediately writing down what you need to buy on a list (an teaching the hubby and bigger kids to do the same) really helps make life easier too. Whenever I “wait till later” I forget.

By: Mom2fur

Mom2fur — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:14:00 +0000

Smart lady! There is nothing more helpful to a tired mommy than being able to reach into a well-stocked pantry at the end of a busy day to put a meal together! I like the idea of always have an unopened version of something. Be sure to buy things when they are on sale, with a coupon (if possible), even if you don’t feel you’ll need it for a while. I’d rather reach for my 99 cent jar of mayonnaise than have to spend gas money to go out and buy a $3.49 jar for macaroni salad!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:51:00 +0000

Great tip. I’m pretty good on perishable goods in the fridge, but I often forget to add sugar or salt to the list. Thanks for the tip!