The excitement of moving into a new house is often accompanied by a huge worry of figuring out how to settle it. You may clean the house, and arrange your cupboards and hall space. But it’s a daunting task to arrange the kitchen space of your new home. Ensuring the availability of every item in the kitchen is the first step to bringing that homely feel to a house. Making a list of grocery items for your new home can be a daunting task. This article is an attempt to ease out the task for everyone.
CHECK BEFORE MAKING A LIST
Before making your new home grocery list, it is important to check on what you already have with you. You might have carried some grocery items along with you while shifting to your new house. It is wise to avoid stockpiling perishable commodities at your home.
WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE MAKING A LIST
Even though the article consists of a list of general grocery items required after shifting into a new home, there is always a scope of personalization. Hence, it is better to make your list. While making the list, check on the available grocery items. Know about their expiry dates and the available quantity.
The items which are about to finish can also be added to the list. Take a tour of the house and think if anything else can also be added to the list. The most important part of making a new home grocery list is to brainstorm with every member of the house. There might be something which is not used by you but is of utmost importance to another member.
WHAT CAN BE ADDED TO THE NEW GROCERY LIST
- CANNED FOODS
If you are among those who prefer to fill their refrigerator with packed foods then it is important to check and then make a list of the ‘to be bought’ packaged products. Under this category of foods, you can add packed rice, sauces, pasta, instant noodles, canned bean, corn, soups, lentil, cereal, etc.
2. SNACKS
Everyone likes munching at the house while doing their daily chores. Hence, make sure that items of this category are also included in your list. Also, such items can be checked at local stores, to explore some new flavors which might be special to the city. People can include chips, mixtures, pretzels, dried fruits, nuts, popcorns in their list.
3. BAKED FOODS
For those who like eating sweet baked foods, it is good to give some space to cakes, bakeries, and biscuits in your list. Items of this category also have the option to be explored in local shops to get some cool new flavors. People can include bread, cakes, rolls, cookies, muffins, Bagels, etc in their list.
4. JUICES & BEVERAGES
It is impossible to forget juices and beverages while shopping. That’s why just take a look at the pre-existing bottles of juices, and then add the items to your grocery list. Along with juices, you can add coffee, seltzer, bottled water, tea, etc to your list.
5. SPICE
Now, here comes the main category of the grocery list. Any food is incomplete without spices. And it is only at the time of cooking when we realize the absence of some particular spice in the kitchen. Hence, check thoroughly and add all the required spices to your grocery list. Another important thing is that these items have a longer shelf life. Hence, it won’t be a big deal if you buy something extra. You can include spices like Sea Salt, Paprika, Oregano, Black Pepper, Red Pepper, Rosemary, Parsley, Garlic powder, Ginger, etc
6. CONDIMENTS
Condiments are another essential item on your grocery list. They also have the longest shelf life among their other edible counterparts. They are also a little high in price. That’s why it is better to buy as per the requirement. You can add vinegar, mustard, Cooking Oil, Olive Oil, and other condiments to your list.
7. HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL CARE
Along with these edible items, it is important to include items like cleaners, strainers, utensils, towels, bedsheets, mops, room fresheners, sponges, liquid cleaners, brush carpet cleaners, light bulb, etc.
In terms of personal care, make sure that your kit of lotion, soap, cream, and shampoo is complete. If it is not, then it is the right time to add the missing items to your new home grocery list.
Along with these categories, you can also add frozen foods, dairy products, fresh foods, toiletries, meat and poultry items, etc to your list.
CONCLUSION
Moving into a new house can be messy and overwhelming. You are burdened with a lot of responsibilities and tasks at the same time. In such a situation it is always better to plan. Making a list of the new home grocery store is an important part of that plan. Preparing a list before shifting can be time-saving. Adding and subtracting items in the list after shifting can help us re-checking the list to get all the items in a single go.
