My approach to menu planning has minimized the amount of time it takes me to plan a grocery list. Though this process has been streamlined for some time, there were days when I found myself taking a lot of time to determine which non-food items I needed at the store.
I finally sat down and compiled a Household Supply List that catalogs all of the non-food items my household needs on a regular basis. When it is time to head to the grocery store, I no longer have to mentally walk through our toiletries, paper goods, etc. and try to remember which we use. I simply peruse the list, evaluate if we need any of the listed items, and note on my grocery list those items we do need. There’s no more guess work!
Here are the categories I’ve included on my list:
- Bathroom (toothbrushes, toilet paper, bath soap, etc.)
- Cleaning and Laundry (vinegar, dish soap, sponges, etc.)
- Kitchen (parchment paper, plastic baggies, water filters, etc.)
- Office (postage stamps, printer ink, pencils, etc.)
- Outdoors (sunscreen, citronella candles, etc.)
- Miscellaneous (light bulbs, facial tissues, etc.)
I’ve included a blank template of the list below so you can create your own (click on the image to view and download a larger, printable PDF version of the list). If you would like an editable version, please leave a comment saying you’d like a copy and I’ll email it to you.
Do you keep a household supply list or similar document? What other things do you do to simplify your shopping?
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Please send an editable list. Thanks.
Certainly! I’ll get it emailed to you this afternoon.
I’d love an editable copy of this! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! I’ll send you one later today.
What a wonderful idea! I’d love an editable copy! Thanks!
I’ll get it to you later today. 🙂
Great list! I just roam around and double check my stuff. I keep a list going through out the week, but I seem to be the only one that can add stuff to it 🙁
Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome!
It sure has simplified things for us.
I found out about you on the “organized junkie”. I’ve been looking for a good vacation list so I downloaded that. Perfect timing because I’m going to my sisters, by train, for a week.
I’d like to have a editable household shopping list too.
Thanks, Katharine
katmeowrine@hotmail.com
Sure! I’ll send you a copy of it this afternoon.
I would love an editable copy of this!
Thanks!
I’ll get it sent to you! 🙂
Shannon, I have used several of your ideas adapted for us…THANKS for all your hard work on all this information.
Congratulations on your baby…coming next month I think it is!
Carol
Hi Carol,
I’m so glad you’ve been able to use some of my ideas!
Thank you for the congratulations about the baby. She is due next month, but we’re close enough now that it could be any day! We are incredibly blessed to be expecting her and are eager to finally hold her in our arms. 🙂
I would like an editable copy please!
Sure, Lori! I’ll email you one today.
I would like an editable version please.
Sure, Kandy! Check your email.
If you still keep a copy, I would like an editable version of this list.
Done!
I hope it helps you, Susan.
My daughter showed me your site and we just love it!
I would like an editable version of this list.
I’ve sent it, Caron. Hope it helps!
Hello,
This is a great idea! Could you send me a editable list as well?
Thank you so much!
Brittany
Sure! Check your email, Brittany. Hope it helps!