[quote=UCGal]We’re old school… pad on the fridge, as family members notice stuff is running low, we add it to the list. Then before the grocery run hubster and I talk about mealplans and adjust the list accordingly.[/quote]
UCGal: Great system, and the one we use, too. We map out meals two weeks in advance (and we have certain items that never change, i.e. spaghetti on Wednesdays without fail), and then break out the “where” (Costco, Walmart, Stater Bros, etc).
I get the “heavy” staples at Costco, including dog food, meat and veggies at Stater Bros and certain bulk items at Walmart (like charcoal for grilling). If you are ruthless about menus and pricing, you can manage your budget very effectively while still delivering high quality meals.
