Discover Organization Forums - grocery list

mable.syrup · (#1 (**permalink**))

I'm organizing my grandmas kitchen/pantry. Currently she has 6 different locations for keeping food and she never knows what she has and i hate grocery shopping for her- knowing she has 10 cans already- she just cant find them or doesnt remember where they are- or she swears she's out. She keeps some in a cubbard in the house- some in the garage, some under the island & some in the basement pantry. I went through today and wrote down everything she has- (made an inventory).. Are there any websites- i can put in all the ingrediants i have in my kitchen and it will give me recipes based on those items or anything? Any ideas on how I can re-organize everything? I'm thinking like Jellies/Jams in one area, Canned Veggies in another.. etc Things have just gotten out of hand- she asked me to buy her more jelly the other day- and today i found seriosuly- 18 jars of different jelly in the cubbards! This makes cooking a nightmare for her- and she already has memory issues as it is...

lynnrd · (#2 (**permalink**))

Does your grandmother still live in her own home? If so, she probably feels comfortable with things as they are. If she has memory issues, then her lack of organization may be more bothersome to you than to her. My grandmother passed away a couple of years ago. How I wish I could go back and help her to organize her kitchen, anything to just spend some more time with her. Please don't lose patience with her, if she isn't readily accepting of your help. Please do enjoy your time with her.

Akari · (#3 (**permalink**))

First, organize the jars and ingredients that your Grandma has. You can sort it by the type of ingredient it is etc. Keep a list if it helps. Of course, try to put it in places where she can easily get it if she cooks. If she has trouble remembering where the stuff is, make labels or signs for her. Be sure to make sure that the expiration date hasn't passed.

hrv0323 · (#4 (**permalink**))

I founds some downloads for you to try. see if any of these might help you with your grandma. Kitchen - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com
Free to try 14.95 to buy
Organize your recipes and generate shopping lists.

Master Chef 2007 - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com
29.95 to buy but free to try

Shopping List - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com
free to try 19.00 to buy

I am sure you can find some free ones at
Free Software Downloads and Software Reviews - Download.com

Hope this helped a little bit

hummingbird42256 · (#5 (**permalink**))

I store dry ingredients in containers with labels.Like flour and cornmeal,sugar and such. I put all canned goods on one shelf.Just be sure to put all things alike together. Like they said above use labels that should help her to locate what she is looking for.I would not store food in the garage or basement unless it is potatoes or things of that nature and home canned goods.

carebear · (#6 (**permalink**))

I put bags on one shelf. Cans on another and boxes on another. Then misc on the other. You can't go wrong with that.

KT! · (#7 (**permalink**))

Bump!

Just read this thread and was wondering if you had any success with your Grandmother.