In some areas I am extremely organized, other areas, not so much. But here is one area that I have down pat. This is how I stay organized when putting together my grocery list for 14 days (this pay period) and my menu plan.
I have an Excel spreadsheet where I list all the grocery store departments, my menu, coupons and recipes. It’s all in one place. I print out two copies. I take one to the store with me and the other goes on my refrigerator. I make sure that the menu, coupons and recipes are on different pages, I do this through formatting, so that the one copy I take to the grocery store is just the grocery list. The best thing about excel is that if you are on a strict budget and add prices and such it will add all of it up for you. If I need more than one item or if I have a coupon I place that information in parenthesis.
I hope this all makes sense to you. If you want to see what it looks like I would be happy to e-mail you my template, just leave a comment with your e-mail address. Be sure to check out all the other WFMW posts at Rocks In My Dryer.
I would love a copy of your template. It never hurts to at least attempt to be more organized.
Thanks for the opportunity…
Ginger
This sounds a lot like what I do… but even better! I’d love a copy! Speechforme at gmail dot com
thanks!!!
I tried something like this, but it was too complicated for me to keep up with. My newest innovation (heh) is to do it all on paper. That is actually what I posted about this week
I like to do menu planning, too, but never thought to plan it for two weeks (between paychecks). I think this is a great idea!
I’d love to see your template! and I love the name of your blog! It describes my life completely!!
I would definitely be interested in seeing your template. I have been thinking about how to do something similar! Thanks for sharing!
I’d love to see your template – my shopping needs so much help. Thanks for be willing to share.
I am actually trying to find what works for me in this area! I would love to see an example of what you do. I use excel as well. But only for a quick list. I would be interested in seeing how you do it! Thanks for the ideas!
This has been my mission for the past couple weeks. I have a temporary spreadsheet very similar to your as it sounds. But I would be very interested in yours to compare.
I actually enjoy this kind of organizational stuff.
Thanks
Jessica (Celestial_Song777 (at) hotmail (dot) com)
would love a copy of your template !
Thanks for all of your interest. Just got back from the grocery store actually so I will send it out to you this afternoon. Hope it helps. Please let me know what you think.
This is something that I have been WORKING ON! I would love to get your spreadsheets.
I would LOVE a copy of the template! You could upload it onto your blog, I think. I’ve uploaded files before.
my sister made an excel file organized according to how the store is organized, with lists of items she usually/often buys and space for other items in those aisles/depts. then when she needs a common item, she just circles it.
y’all are too organized for me. i can barely find a pen to write my list on the back of an important document while stopped at lights on the way to the store.
I’d like a copy, as well. I’m still working on finding a system that works for me, too!
irenicmom (at) gmail (dot) com
That sounds like a great system, can you send me your template?
Would love to see your sheets! Sounds great!
Thanks, I would love a copy
ruby at platinumoffice dot co dot za
You can send it to me!
May I have a copy of your template?
I am trying to get the template out to everyone. If I have forgotten anyone please let me know. Hope it’s working for some. It’s way more impressive when it’s filled with information. I guess I should have sent my list from this week. Oh well, the one I sent you can personalize.
Your template sounds great. If you send me the one you used for this week, I’ll know how it works. Thanks!
I’d love to see your spreadsheet. I have tried to do something similiar, but I couldn’t figure it out. Thanks for the tip.
I would love the template as well! Thanks!
Wow that is cool. Can I please see your spreadsheet?
elwood99us at yahoo dot com
I’ve been looking for something like this for a while! I’d love a copy of yours. bruisedpeach22 @ yahoo.com
Sounds like a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing. Would love a copy of your template! Kris
This is exactly what I was looking for. I would love a template. Thanks!