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.  

Top Ten Reasons Why Every Woman Should Wear Wigs

I cannot stress enough my love for wigs.  Its the easiest and fastest way to change your look, provide a stress-free hairstyle, amongst many other things I love about wigs.  

Up until my third year of college I thought of wigs as taboo: something that only older women wear, if you have hair you arent supposed to wear wigs.  After a trip to the beauty supply store in search of my next hairstyle, I was introduced to half-wigs and even got the chance to try one on.  Instant hair I thought to myself, I must be dreaming!  From that point on I was hooked.  When the beauty supply store I frequented, opened a “wig room” I started wearing full wigs.

I dont wear wigs everyday but, I do go through spurts where I wear them for weeks at a time.  Forget about all negative preconceived notions that you may have about wigs. Every, and I mean every woman can greatly benefit from wearing wigs and here are the top ten reasons why.  

1. Affordable

2. Versatile

3. Variety

4. Effortless Styling

5. Quick, Save time

6. Weatherproof

7. Ultimate solution to a bad hair day

8. Last a long time

9. Easy to find, easy availability

10. Undetectable, Hard to tell that its not your real hair

Do Something Different and Explore Wigs if you havent already and if you have, go buy a new one. Thanks for reading!

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5 Steps to Organization for Busy People

Getting organized is probably one of the hardest things to do mainly because we already have habits that are hard to break, especially when you live a busy life.  Start with one room, space or project at a time and do the following:

1.  Get Specific

Get very specific when it comes to cleaning and organization even if it is something small.  For example instead of saying “I need to clean my livingroom” say “I need to find a better way to organize my DVD collection or go through all of the mail on my coffee table”. Doing something easy and immediate gets you organized faster.  Also, its often times fun and more motivating when its something specific that you have in mind that needs to be done.  

2. Throw Away

This probably the easiest and most obvious, things that need to be thrown away are easily spotted and stand out.  Grab a trash can and get going.  Also, dig in a little further and comb through every drawer, nuc and cranny and throw away anything that is no longer of use to you.  

3. Put items back where they should go

That can opener on the coffee table, socks in the livingroom, food outside of the kitchen, etc.  Look around and if anything is out of place put it where it should belong immediately and try to put things where they belong immediately after use, it cuts back on clutter.

4.  Label

You dont want to have to ask “What is This” when it comes to your own things.  Labeling items that you store or use regularly helps you to identify them and access them quickly.  If you dont have actual sticker labels, you can use index cards/paper with tape and a pen or marker.  

5.  Keep it organized

This is also hard to do because of those habits again but, once you organize a space just try your best to keep it that way by practicing and making the aforementioned things a habit.  

Keep in mind, you dont have to be perfect when it comes to organization.  Just making small changes can lead to big improvements in your overall lifestyle.  If you have any questions or need ideas feel free to contact me.  

Happy Organizing!