Well I have a head filled with ideas and part thought out posts yet I just can not think where to start. My mind is swimming in a jumble of words and feelings and so I must stop.
Aha I know what to do, this title says it all, I set myself this writing exercise, clear my mind, think of nothing and note down a shopping list, thinking only of what we need around the house, simple! make the list, then comment on the list and no more.
Foil: I’ve been out of foil since Xmas, its been on my list but escaped me each time. Oh well when do I even use it? Recently I had yo use cling film instead is that so bad? Though foil I can recycle if its clean unlike cling wrap. Remember to get some, you never know when you might need to make a foil helmet to protect yourself from wavelengths, or stick it to windows to keep light out like a Vampire on the run.
Butter: I like Lurpak, spreadable, but have you seen the price now? I had started to treat myself to the real stuff but am now back to the unbranded tubs, Aldi’s seem to be the best alternative, but most supermarket varieties are fine. How much does it matter really? I know people who swear by their original butter and won’t be swayed, even a lover of Anchor, to my horror, yellow butter Nooo!
Tissues: We always keep a box of tissues on the coffee table, they come in handy, especially as we are prone to viral illnesses, the dog loves shredding them to pieces too.
Dogfood: Our two mutts are picky eaters, mostly I feed them with home made meals, suitable leftovers or meat I have neglected to cook by the sell by time, mixed with carbs and veg. I buy a variety of actual dog foods as and when I see them on offer generally, they won’t eat any meal more than 3 meals in a row, honestly, I say eat it or don’t, they don’t.
Milk: Currently I am on Almond milk, while my daughter favours oat, I grab the cheapest possible, Lidl is my favourite place for these just now. Have you seen the prices of milks? Yes, so its a Cost of Living crisis, what do I expect? Well I don’t expect every product I buy to have increased in price up to fifty percent, while supermarkets are making record profits! I am very deliberately buying less and back to very careful shopping practices.
That’s all I can think of just now, seems I have ignored my own advice of keeping a list handy n adding to and taking out to shops with me, Yes I know this is the sensible way, however mostly I forget, either to write it down in the first place or to take it with me. See how I am waffling about nothing already.
Now to comment on my items!
Well Chris, what a boring waffle this has been, a shopping list? Whatever next an essay on toilet roll, don’t tempt me. It has done as I hoped and got me out of my head and onto the page, here’s to more interesting posts to follow.
Chris.xx
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