The Reverse Grocery List

We are constantly creating lists of things that we need to buy or acquire in the future. One of those lists that we frequently create and rarely change are Grocery Lists.  I shop for groceries every other week and often times in between and I grew tired very fast of having to write out lists for pretty much the same thing.  After a little brainstorming, I created what I call The Reverse Grocery List, a list of the all of the grocery items that you frequently buy in which you highlight or circle only the items that you need for that particular trip.

How do I create a Reverse Grocery List?

Create a word document that includes all of the grocery items that you frequently buy and divide them into the appropriate categories (Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy, etc.).   You can even put them in order by how you navigate the store.

Here are the categories that I use:

Vegetables, Fruits, Sauce/Condiments, Canned Goods, Breakfast, Dry Goods/Spices, Meats, Deli, Snacks, Dairy, Frozen, Non-food/Cleaning, Baby, MISC

OR  EVEN BETTER…...

Ok so I was creating my own(what was I thinking!) until I recently discovered the best lists ever at http://www.grocerylists.org/ultimatest/

They have Grocery List Templates that you can download, edit and print and they are FREE!

Print enough copies to last two months or so.  Store them in a place where you can easily access them.  When its time to go grocery shopping, you grab one of your Reverse Grocery Lists and highlight or circle the items that you need to buy.  If you need to add something thats not on the list, just write it in.  This method saves time, stress and you can always edit any needed changes.    

Try the Reverse Grocery List for your next grocery shopping trip.