TOP GROCERIES TO STOCK UP ON FOR YOUR FAMILY
My heart goes out to you, your family and everyone around the nation and world during this time of uncertainty. My deepest hope is that during this down time we’re able to re-discover our greatest passions, purposes and Lovestyles - while creating unforgettable moments with our family.
And since we’ll be in the house a lot more, we’ll also be doing way more COOKING!!!
So as you continue to make your grocery runs, here’s my top tips and groceries to make it through this indefinite period of needing to stock up on food as best as we possibly can!
TOP 5 GROCERY TIPS
Stock up on groceries that are:
1. MULTI PURPOSEFUL
2. LONG LASTING SHELF LIFE (Freezable)
3. FILLING FOR A FAMILY
4. HEALTHY
5. CHEAP
TOP 13 GROCERIES TO BUY
1. ALL PURPOSE FLOUR (you can make pasta, bread, rolls, & desserts)
2. BEANS & LENTILS (Red kidney beans/Black beans to make enchiladas/tacos/chili; Super cheap &
healthy/good in protein & keeps you full)
3. TOMATO PASTE/SAUCE (you can always make & freeze spaghetti sauce.)
4. BOX SPAGHETTI/PASTA (it’s filling and you can feed entire family for Cheap)
5. RICE (to create variety and change it up from pasta)
6. FROZEN VEGETABLES: BROCOLLI/ASPARAGUS/GREEN BEANS (healthy, cheap and frozen at their optimal to last long time)
7. FLANK STEAK (multi-purpose/cheap)
8. EGGS (when it comes to dairy, don’t pick the ones in the front, pick dairy that’s in the back which has later
expiration date)
9. PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SANWICHES (protein/filling/cheap)
10.OATMEAL (filling/multipurpose for breakfast/cookies)
11. SEASONINGS (salt/pepper/garlic powder/cajun seasoning/etc – all you need to make your food taste good, within your dietary restrictions)
12. PANCAKES/FRENCH TOAST (make from scratch with baking powder & yeast)
13. CHICKEN THIGHS (cheapest cut of meat that’s multi-purposeful. You can fry, bake, make Asian dishes, tacos, jerk chicken, & transform them so meals don’t get boring)
– also GROUND BEEF