Moving into a new city and new apartment is an exciting time, and in all the excitement, you forgot to get the groceries! It is time to start stocking the necessary household and food items and favorite foods to make your house a home and celebrate your new life. Shifting to your apartment in the Main Line can be tiresome, so take a day’s rest and get to making your house livable.
The best way to go about it is to make a list so that you don’t forget anything at the supermarket. A shopping list will also be great if you have things to be bought from different stores. Without a list, you might end up buying something that you don’t need, and such an impulsive shopping spree will end up being heavier on your wallet than you expected. Split your list into categories so that you can seamlessly pick up items from the supermarket aisles. This will reduce the time you spend on shopping so you can get home quickly and set things up. Radcliff House is quite close to several shops of all kinds. You can easily walk around and purchase anything you want, without the hassle of searching all around the city just to get your favorite food.
Grocery List for Your New Main Line Apartment
These lists below include the basic necessities that might be needed during your initial days after moving into your new apartment. You might not need some of these, but they may remind you of other alternatives that are a part of your daily life to help you make your own customized list.
Essential Items
- Tea
- Coffee
- Milk
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Cereal
- Grains
- Bread
- Proteins – tofu, chicken, eggs, tempeh, beef
- Rice
- Cooking oil
- Sugar
- Cheese
Canned Items
- Soup
- Beans
- Broth
- Tomato purée or tomatoes
- Olives
- Corn
- Tuna
- Lentils
Baking Items
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Chocolate and chocolate chips
- Yeast
- Shortening
- White and brown sugar
- Vegetable oil
- Nuts
- Vanilla extract
- Aluminum foil
Fresh Vegetables and Fruits
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Berries
- Lettuce
- Grapes
- Bananas
- Peppers
Spices and Condiments
- Salt
- Pepper
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Soy sauce
- Barbecue sauce
- Maple syrup
- Vinegar
- Chili powder
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Salad dressing
- Garlic powder
- Hot sauce
- Jelly
- Peanut butter
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
Fridge Items
- Ice cream
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen fruits
- Ice
Home Essentials
- Toiletries – Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, dental floss, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand soap, feminine hygiene products, and moisturizers for face and body
- First-aid supplies – Adhesive bandage, cotton swabs or balls, and antiseptic lotion
- Paper towels, tissues
- Toilet paper
- Garbage bags
- Re-sealable bags and containers
- Dish soap
- Dishwasher detergent
- Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
- Glass and all-purpose cleaners
- Sponges
- Light bulbs
If you have a massive list of items to purchase, split your shopping into different trips. If you don’t have much time after moving and need to start work quickly, it is best to buy the bare necessities for the time being and purchase the rest of the list later, maybe on the weekend. There are several supermarkets and small shops near the Main Line, so you don’t have to worry much about spending loads of time grocery shopping.
