Bonus Post: How I Stay Organized

I was just inspired to write an extra post on how I organize my grocery lists and recipes for each day of cooking. Cooking for a whole week straight is a huge undertaking and I realized the best way to manage all of it is by staying organized.

Below are some examples of my grocery lists:

I organize them by color and section. I noticed that having different types of produce in different sections makes them easier to find in the market. I also like to include the measurements needed for each item so that I do not over-purchase any product.

I also make Meal Plans for each day of the week. The first image below is my first draft of my meal plan. I made this rough sketch to show what each night might look like, sort of like a menu, so that it will be easy to find recipes.

Now, I reference a meal plan like the photo below. I have all the recipes typed up with a list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions. These meal plans are broken up into different days with serving sizes and clear instructions that are easy to follow! I find that following a recipe is a great starting place for cooking, but the most amazing thing to do is to stray a little from the recipe and make it your own!