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	Grocery Shopping Checklist
	By Ramona Creel

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• bagels (onion, poppy seed, plain, etc.)
• bread (wheat, pumpernickel, sourdough, etc.)
• cakes (coconut, German chocolate, angel food, etc.)
• cookies (chocolate chip, peanut butter, sugar, etc.)
• croissants
• donuts (glazed, chocolate, jelly, etc.)
• muffins (bran, blueberry, poppy seed, etc.)
• pies (apple, blueberry, French silk, etc.)
• rolls
• tortillas

• flour
• spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, etc.)
• mixes (brownie, cake, pie crust, etc.)
• salt / pepper
• sweeteners (sugar, honey, artificial, syrup, etc.)
• oil (olive, canola, vegetable, shortening, etc.)

• beer
• bottled water
• cocoa
• coffee
• juice (orange, pineapple, cranberry, etc.)
• liquor
• meal replacement beverages
• mixes (lemonade, Kool-Aid, orange drink, etc.)
• tea (iced, herbal, hot, etc.)
• wine

• cheese (cheddar, swiss, jack, feta, etc.)
• cottage cheese
• cream (whole, whipping, half-and-half)
• cream cheese
• eggs
• margarine and butter
• milk (whole, 2%, skim, chocolate, butter)
• sour cream
• yogurt (regular, fat-free, light, flavored)

• baby food (jar food, formula, cereal, etc.)
• diapers
• baby accessories (bottles, bibs, rattles, etc.)
• pet food and treats
• cat litter
• animal accessories (toys, leashes, dishes, etc.)

• breakfast foods (waffles, sausage links, pancakes, etc.)
• desserts (popsicles, pastries, pies, cakes, etc.)
• ice cream (whole, low-fat, ice milk)
• juices (orange, cranberry, lemonade, etc.)
• meats (fish sticks, chicken breasts, hamburger patties, etc.)
• pizza
• vegetables (green beans, broccoli, peas, etc.)
• TV dinners

• canned / bottled juice
• canned meat
• canned vegetables
• cold cereal
• condiments (jam, mustard, mayo, ketchup, etc.)
• grains (rice, barley, stuffing, etc.)
• hot cereal (grits, cream of wheat, oatmeal, etc.)
• peanut butter
• pickles
• sauces (pasta, marinades, salad dressings, etc.)
• soups

• bacon
• beef (ground, roast, steaks, tips, etc.)
• chicken (breasts, wings, legs, etc.)
• fish (salmon, catfish, tuna, etc.)
• ham
• lunch meat (chicken, roast beef, turkey, salami, etc.)
• pork (roast, chops, loins, etc.)
• sausage (patties, links)
• shellfish (shrimp, clams, scallops, etc.)
• soy (patties, tofu, nuggets, etc.)
• turkey (ground, whole, breast, etc.)

• dental (toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, etc.)
• deodorant
• dish soap (dishwasher, hand wash)
• eye care (contact solution, eye drops, etc.)
• feminine products (pads, tampons, douches, etc.)
• hair care (conditioner, shampoo, hair spray, brushes, etc.)
• laundry (bleach, detergent, fabric softener, drier sheets, etc.)
• kitchen storage (foil, plastic wrap, ziploc bags, tupperware, etc.)
• picnic ware (paper plates, plastic cups, cutlery, etc.)
• paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, etc.)
• skin care (lotion, soaps, bath gel, etc.)

• apples (green, golden, red)
• asparagus
• avocados
• beans (green, black-eyed, pole, etc.)
• beets
• berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, etc.)
• broccoli
• cabbage (white, red)
• carrots
• cauliflower
• celery
• citrus (lemons, limes, oranges, etc.)
• corn
• cucumber
• garlic (minced, whole)
• grapes
• greens (collard, turnip, field, chard, kale, spinach, etc.)
• herbs (basil, thyme, rosemary, oregano, etc.)
• mangoes
• lettuce
• melon (cantaloupe, honeydew, etc.)
• mushrooms (white, portabella, shitake, etc.)
• onions (red, white, vidalia, etc.)
• peaches
• pears
• peas (green, snow, sugar snap, crowder, etc.)
• pineapple
• potatoes (russet, gold, sweet, etc.)
• squash (acorn, spaghetti, zucchini, yellow, etc.)
• tomatoes

• chips (potato, tortilla, corn, etc.)
• crackers
• dip (bean, guacamole, salsa, etc.)
• granola bars
• nuts (peanuts, walnuts, almonds, etc.)
• popcorn (microwave, kernel, flavored)

 

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Ramona Creel is a modern Renaissance woman and guru of simplicity -- traveling the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of radically downsizing, and inspiring others to regain control of their own lives. As a Professional Organizer and Accountability Coach, Ramona will help you create the time and space to focus on your true priorities -- clearing away the clutter other obstacles and standing in the way of that life you've always wanted to be living. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a travel writer, social commentator, and blogger, she shares her experiences and insights about the world as we know it. You can see all these sides of Ramona -- read her articles, browse through her photographs, and even hire her to help get your life in order -- at www.RamonaCreel.com. And be sure to follow her on Twitter and on Facebook.

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