so, as you all know, we just moved... we pretty much got rid of EVERYTHING in our cupboards and fridge to make things easier.

so...

if you had a completely empty kitchen/pantry, what would YOU buy?
we are a family of 4....2 adults, 2 kids (1 who doesn't eat much besides baby food and breastmilk)

New staple items, (if you didn't pack those).. flour, sugar, tea bags, rice... spices.. Butter, milk, cheese, sandwich stuff for easy meals while unpacking. Paper products, and ziploc bags, foil, plastic wrap.. Some snack stuff, crackers, and stuff like that. I'd restock the freezer with meats and veggies as well.

Don't forget the baking soda for the fridge and freezer. And cleaning products, as well as a new mop/broom.

Canned food, Peanut butter, tuna fish, the staples mentioned above... Ummmm fruit, bread

New staple items, (if you didn't pack those).. flour, sugar, tea bags, rice... spices.. Butter, milk, cheese, sandwich stuff for easy meals while unpacking. Paper products, and ziploc bags, foil, plastic wrap.. Some snack stuff, crackers, and stuff like that. I'd restock the freezer with meats and veggies as well.

Don't forget the baking soda for the fridge and freezer. And cleaning products, as well as a new mop/broom.

This is exactly what I was going to say. Also, don't forget your condiments like ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressings, marinades.... (I always forget that stuff)

I also buy easy meals like mac n' cheese and spaghetti when we first move.

This is exactly what I was going to say. Also, don't forget your condiments like ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressings, marinades.... (I always forget that stuff)

I also buy easy meals like mac n' cheese and spaghetti when we first move.

I bring an Electric skillet along with us when we PCS, that way I can cook right away.. we had hamburger helper type dinners the first few nights in our new place.. and that saved money on fast food.

I totally forgot the condiments, but that's a big buy in this house too..

rice, pastas, soups

Definitely cheese bricks (my kids love cheese), breakfast cereal, trash bags, toilet paper, coffee, veggies (fresh, frozen, or canned), ketchup, mustard, mayo, milk, pb& j, eggs, tortillas (preferably made fresh in the store... I really miss that about living in TX!), hmmmm, I know there's a bunch more but my mind is drawing a blank.

Definitely cheese bricks (my kids love cheese), breakfast cereal, trash bags, toilet paper, coffee, veggies (fresh, frozen, or canned), ketchup, mustard, mayo, milk, pb& j, eggs, tortillas (preferably made fresh in the store... I really miss that about living in TX!), hmmmm, I know there's a bunch more but my mind is drawing a blank.


I shouldnt read this thread lol cheese sounds yummy lol

New staple items, (if you didn't pack those).. flour, sugar, tea bags, rice... spices.. Butter, milk, cheese, sandwich stuff for easy meals while unpacking. Paper products, and ziploc bags, foil, plastic wrap.. Some snack stuff, crackers, and stuff like that. I'd restock the freezer with meats and veggies as well.

Don't forget the baking soda for the fridge and freezer. And cleaning products, as well as a new mop/broom.

:yes We've already had to do this twice in the past year :whatever

I'm visualizing the Great Lakes commissary in my head. I'd buy:

Veggies - Onions, garlic, potatoes, bell peppers and tomatoes
fresh fruits - bananas, apples, oranges
snacks - cookies, chips, microwave popcorn
breakfast items - oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, syrup
beverages - soda, drink mix, juice boxes, tea, coffee, creamer
condiments - ketchup, mustard, mayo, salad dressing, bbq sauce, pickles
spices - salt, pepper, garlic salt, soy sauce, olive oil, oregano, chili powder, etc
canned goods (whatever are staples in your household)
bag of sugar and flour (and other baking items you use regularly)
meats (if applicable) - ground beef, chicken breast, pork chops
bread, lunchmeat
Dairy - milk, cheese slices, eggs

Hope this helps :) Good luck! My very first trip to the commissary (just married, first time living apart from mom & dad) took THREE hours only because I had no idea what I needed to get. I think I went through each aisle at the commissary at least 3 or 4 times! It didn't help that DH was TAD at the time and coming home in a few days - I was trying to be the good housewife and have everything ready before he got home LOL.

pasta, meat, sauce, sandwich stuff, soup, rice, bread...I will cut some coupons for you.:)

pasta, meat, sauce, sandwich stuff, soup, rice, bread...I will cut some coupons for you.:)

yay!! thanks!!

We did that last may when we moved here...We got everything...meats, veggies, fruits, cereal, some canned goods, sides, ice cream...

dont tell my husband but those are the best grocery shopping trips!

:yes We've already had to do this twice in the past year :whatever

Us too :pukey What a fun grocery bill those were. :tired

I'm glad you posted this :D I am having to do this next week and was stuck on what to get...So thank You :D

I've had to fo this too. I don't think I really have to mention anything else