How to track groceries
Most duplicate buying comes from not knowing what is in the cupboard. A list fixes the shop; a quick pantry note fixes the list. Together they remove the most common waste.
What matters here
- Keep one shared list, not several
- Add items at the moment you notice them
- Check the fridge before leaving
- Note staples when they run low, not when they are gone
- Review the list after the shop and remove what you bought
Capture where the noticing happens
The empty milk is noticed in the kitchen, so the list has to be reachable there. A list that requires opening a laptop at the right moment collects nothing.
The pre-shop check
Two minutes at the fridge before leaving prevents the classic double purchase. It also gives you a chance to plan around what needs using up this week.
Staples and thresholds
Add rice and oil when the packet is half full, not empty. Staples are cheap to keep and annoying to run out of mid-recipe.
Frequently asked questions
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