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	Grocery Shopping Checklist

	By Ramona Creel

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BAKERY

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

BAKING

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.)

BEVERAGES

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

DAIRY

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)

FOR BABY AND PET

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.)

FROZEN FOODS

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

GROCERY

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

MEATS

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.)

NON-FOOD ITEMS

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.)

PRODUCE

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

SNACKS

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 Professional Organizer, NAPO Golden Circle Member, and the original founder of OnlineOrganizing. A former Social Worker, she has always enjoyed helping people find the resources and solutions they need to improve their lives. Ramona now travels the country as a full-time RVer, sharing her story of simplicity with everyone she meets. She leads by example -- having worked for more than 10 years as a Professional Organizer, and having radically downsized and simplified her own life as a full-time RVer. Ramona now considers herself a "Renaissance Woman" -- bringing all of her passions together into one satisfying career. As a "Virtual Organizer", she can create a customized organizing plan for your home or office. As a "Simplicity and Accountability Coach ", Ramona provides a proven program for making every area of your life a little bit easier -- perfect for those who want to make the time and space to focus on their true priorities. As a Professional Photographer, Ramona captures powerful images of places and people as she travels. And as a freelance writer and blogger, she shares organizing techniques, travel tips, and social commentary with others. 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. You can also follow her on Twitter, check out her Facebook profile, and subscribe to her blog feeds.

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