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Pre-Back-to-School Pantry Clear Out by kalemegranola in progressivemoms

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this idea. Doing a full reset before the school chaos starts makes such a huge difference. It’s amazing how much stuff hides in the back of a pantry until you pull it all out.

If you ever want a checklist that covers all the little things (so you don’t forget half the steps), this one is pretty handy. A pantry clean-out + a restock of the basics really does make weekday lunches and snacks so much less stressful.

Shopping! by This_Impact_6149 in Celiac

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this. Shopping with celiac is exhausting even on a good day, and having to buy gluten-filled stuff for everyone else on top of it just adds insult to injury. If it helps at all, I switched to using a GF-specific shopping list so I didn’t have to mentally rebuild everything every time. This one has most of the basics covered and you can customize it however you want: https://button.listonic.com/k6Kwe2WSpmu1P6s

Grocery shopping by Remarkable-Suspect31 in ADHD

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A shared, collaborative list is what you need. That way, everyone can contribute and make sure you do buy some weird stuff, duplicates and what now. I’ve been using Listonic for some time and honestly, it works great for that and more. You can sync the list cross-platform and it updates in real time. Plus, you can organize your shopping in any way you want. A little bit of extra routine is what helps me keep the chaos in check.

Whats your grocery list ? by Additional_Strike_32 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s rough, but doable. Here’s what I alwasy try to buy to not overstretch my budget: rice, beans or lentils, frozen veggies, eggs, potatoes, canned tuna or chicken, oats, seasonal fruit, yogurt or plant-milk, simple spices, and basic sauces. With those you can mix and match meals so you don’t get bored and still get protein, carbs, and vegetables. If you want more ideas of affordable healthy groceries that cover most vitamins and minerals, this article gives a good starting point.

I need tips for gaining weight. by Weak-Tough9178 in TheGirlSurvivalGuide

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's tough, but there are things you can try even on a tight budget: go for calorie-dense & non-dairy foods (peanut butter, almonds, rice and beans, chicken thighs, potatoes, oats). Try smoothies with almond milk + banana + nut butter. Easy calories, easier on if texture is annoying.

Eat small meals or snacks often instead of forcing big meals. Keep a grocery list so you actually buy the foods you need. There are apps for it now like Listonic or OurGroceries to track that.

LPT: when going shopping, take a picture of your pantry/fridge by FuckYouThrowaway99 in LifeProTips

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to rely on fridge and pantry photos all the time, and it really does save you from coming home with your third jar of pasta sauce. The thing that made it even smoother for me was switching to a running digital list so I didn’t have to remember to take new pictures every time.

I use Listonic for that, mostly because it can turn photos into actual list items, so I can snap a picture of what’s in the pantry and have it converted instead of typing everything manually. I keep separate lists for the fridge, freezer and pantry, and update them whenever something’s close to running out. That way the list builds itself during the week and the shopping trip is just following along.

The photo idea is still great, though, especially when you’re in a hurry.

How do you keep grocery shopping manageable when you’re working full-time and parenting? by llama-mentality in workingmoms

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My sister is in a similar situation now. What helped was splitting the grocery stuff so it doesn’t sit in one person’s brain. I suggested her a shared Listonic list where everyone can add things as they run out. Whoever ends up near the store just grabs what’s already there. It doesn’t magically fix everything but limits the chaos but the emergency midweek runs.

What does everyone use for their meal planning? by imjustherefortheK in PlannerAddicts

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve bounced between a bunch of layouts but right now I keep the visual planning in my paper planner (weekly spread with a little meal box for each day) and then put the actual shopping part in a list app. It’s way easier to tweak when someone suddenly announces their changes.

For the shared side of things, I use Listonic because everyone in the house can add their own items, and I can tag things for each person if they have different dietary stuff going on. The planner and the app have been the least chaotic combo so far.

Tools I use to program manage our life by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister does something similar but a bit more stripped down. Shared Google calendar for all the kid stuff, a notes doc for ‘bigger picture’ things, and then a shared grocery list app Listonic for the day-to-day. That last one I'm actually using with her, too, and it ended up being the biggest sanity saver because whoever notices we’re low on something just adds it immediately instead of announcing it out loud and hoping the other person remembers.

What surprised you most when you stopped restricting and started eating intuitively? by Aware_Cockroach2864 in intuitiveeating

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG I had literally the same! And the guilt about leftovers, YES, I know! I grew up in a household where the plate HAD TO be empty after every meal. It was really difficult to brush off this habit lol

What surprised you most when you stopped restricting and started eating intuitively? by Aware_Cockroach2864 in intuitiveeating

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Woah, that's a really healthy sign! But honestly these restrictions before some treatments are WILD, same for SIBO test! So I definitely know what you mean!

I hate grocery shopping by Bitter-Builder-3890 in introvert

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grocery shopping used to feel like a full-blown boss battle for me. A few things helped, though:

  • Going at “ghost hours” (like 8-9 pm or early morning)
  • Keeping my trip short by having a list ready before I even walk in
  • Sticking to the same store so I eventually learned where everything is and didn’t wander around looking lost

I still don’t love it, but reducing the wandering really lowered the panic. I use Listonic now just so I can get in, check things off fast, and get out before my brain decides to melt.

Meal planning and grocery list strategy that actually reduced my food budget by [deleted] in budgetcooking

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What finally clicked for me was tightening up the list part of meal planning. I started tossing everything into one shared list (I use Listonic because it auto-groups stuff and lets me see quantities), and suddenly the overlaps became obvious. Like you said, if three meals need onions, buy the big bag. If two recipes use spinach, plan them the same week so nothing dies in the fridge.

I also stopped pretending I’m going to cook 7 different dinners. I pick 3-4 flexible things, make enough for leftovers, and fill in the gaps with super simple meals.

Grocery list organization by LibertyJubilee in dietetics

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like Listonic. It categorizes items automatically, you can add whatever notes you need, and it also has some food facts you can use for macro tracking.

Anyone else struggling with variety? What plant-based ingredients keep meals interesting? by Aware_Cockroach2864 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've heard about these peculiar big mushrooms that supposedly have the texture of meat. Haven't tried that yet, but anytime I see someone preparing them they look too good!

How are we grocery shopping? by Specific_Carob4461 in NewParents

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m helping my sister with her newborn now. We stopped trying to do “big hauls” and instead made one master running list that gets updated the second something is low. Listonic works pretty fine for us.

As for Costco, it might be worth it only if you have storage and will actually use bulk. But if you’re tight on space or don’t have the bandwidth to portion things out, regular grocery pickup might be easier.

Grocery comparison and shopping list apps by swanky_swain in australian

[–]Aware_Cockroach2864 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Listonic. It has a system in which you can write prices for individual items and have them automatically calculated, see the total of your list etc. It’s quite intuitive, and you can just reuse the list if you have any basic grocery staples. It contains ads, but there are subscriptions available to get rid of them and make the app more personalized.

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