Tip #74: The One Thing To Do Before You Grocery Shop

Tip #74: The One Thing To Do Before You Grocery Shop

By Stacy | Home Organize Tribe

Let me ask you something…

Have you ever come home from the grocery store, unpacked everything, and realized you already had half of it? 🙋‍♀️
Or worse—opened the fridge and discovered expired salad mix shoved behind last week’s takeout?

Yeah. You’re not alone.

So today’s Two-Minute Tidy Tip is super simple—but it can save you hundreds of dollars over time, reduce waste, and make your kitchen feel a whole lot lighter:

✨ Take five minutes to do a quick fridge or pantry reset before you shop.

I’m not talking about deep cleaning or color-coding your shelves.

I mean a quick scan-and-sort:

• Toss the moldy leftovers.

• Move anything close to expiration to the front.

• Check what you already have (especially produce, sauces, snacks).

• Wipe down a sticky shelf if you have an extra 30 seconds.

• Snap a quick photo so you don’t double-buy at the store.

This 5-minute rhythm helps you walk into the grocery store with a clearer plan, a more intentional list, and less stress.

Because a cluttered kitchen = cluttered mind.
And we’re not doing that anymore. 💁‍♀️

If this tip felt helpful and you’re craving more, I’ve got two amazing ways to help:

✅ The Kitchen Reset Program

This is my go-to system for finally getting your kitchen under control—without the pressure of perfection. Inside, you’ll get my full process for resetting your pantry, fridge, drawers, and daily zones. It’s all about FUNCTION and FLOW, not Instagram-level styling.

🕙 10-Day, 10-Minute Home Reset Challenge

Need a jumpstart? This low-cost challenge walks you through 10 high-impact rooms (including your pantry) with just 10 minutes a day. It’s perfect if you’re overwhelmed but ready for traction.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
It just has to be one small reset at a time.

You’ve got this. And I’ve got you.

💛 Stacy