If you are like us, you try to keep a running list of everything you need to buy at the grocery store throughout the week. Sometimes, though, you just have one of those weeks where the entire list is a whopping total of one item and it is usually something like “mustard” or “salt.”

This tip is great if you are trying a last minute baking recipe too, as it usually requires a few more ingredients :)

Tip: Before heading out to the store, open you pantry or cabinets, fridge and freezer. Use your fancy smartphone camera to take a photo of each. That way when you are in the store wondering if you need to pick up rice you can glance back through the photo, zoom in and see if you have any in the pantry! It isn’t foolproof but at least it will help jog your memory!