What Are Your "Staples"?

Don't forget stuff for the medicine cabinet. Band aids, a thermometer, tylenol, rubbing alcohol etc.

Meat
Chicken
a Fridge
water
salt
Rice
potatoes

blankets
sheets
Toiletries
Toothpaste
toilet paper
razor
shampoo
soap
Towels
Paper towels

*Things to keep the kids occupied....

My son got his first place, I bought him one of those spice racks that you can refill. Figured he can then cook and he can build as he needs. Beyond that it seems like you build as you go.

You need things to clean. You need things to clean yourself.

I could type all day but I would say if you are trying to figure out what you missed you will figure that out when you miss it, ya know?

She should write an email to American Girls. They are the kind of company who would send a new one considering the circumstances.

OMG! That is terrible. Glad to hear they are being taken care of financially with the insurance company. Glad they have you to also help!

When we moved cross country, we gave away/donated almost all of our food - except can goods. Also got rid of all liquid cleaners and such. Ugh. What a lot to replace!

She'll go to the store several times! Sam's club is a great place to go to stock up on stuff and to not make the cupboards so bare.

Our list is so similar to everyone elses...but we also eat a lot of cheese. :)

Does she have a chest freezer? A great investment if she doesn't.

I also agree that a letter to American Girls doll company would be a great idea. Maybe from you? :)

Good luck to her and her daughter, and bless you!

cereal, butter, bread, milk, eggs, cheese, sugar, flour, coffee & filters, tea, Stevia, honey, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, pickles), jelly, peanut butter, yogurt, pasta, rice, beans, egg noodles, canned soups, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs....

Honey, milk, bread, peanut butter

Add to that list:
1/2 and 1/2
yogurt
cheese (sliced and hunks)
apples
nuts (both peanuts and almonds)
Zone bars
rice
tortillas
salsa
mustard
romaine lettuce
relish
tuna
mayo
jelly/jam
kashi dry cereal
kashi hot cereal
Special K
frozen kashi waffles

OH! (slaps forehead) and:
eggs
onions
garlic (whole cloves)
chili powder/garlic/cumin
ground beef
tomato sauce/paste
canned tomatoes
chili beans
black beans
gotta have lots of this last list--it's chili weather outside again. :)

Aw man! That's SO sad. I'm glad you guys were able to help them out - that is VERY kind of you all.

I guess I always get fruits and veggies, beans, rice, pasta, meants, and my dairy stuff (cheese, milk, and OJ - even though I know that's not dairy it's in that section at the store).

Everything else can kind of come as I need it.

staples for us are
Pasta
ground meat
bread
milk
eggs
frozen waffles
tomato sauce
peanut butter
Jelly

I rememeber when I moved out of state and had to start my kitchen supplies all over again. You just don't realize how much stuff is "staples." I always keep tomato sauce/paste, canned tomatos, rice, pasta, packaged seasonings, jelly/jam, ketchup, mayo, mustard, and salad dressing. Can't think of anything else right now. It costs a fortune to start from scratch! Kudos to you for being there for your friend!

lettuce
tomatoes
avocados
potatos
cucumbers
oranges
apples
yogurt
bread
apple cider vinegar
olive oil
peanut butter
cheese
italian dressing
sugar
brown sugar
flour
butter
milk
honey
baking soda
dry noodles
rice
dry beans
tomato paste

Im sure i would miss plenty of stuff also

rice
dry beans
corn meal
flour
eggs
milk
frozen or canned vegetables
tuna
butter
cheese
peanut butter
honey
pasta

ETA: How could I have forgotten COFFEE!

Don't forget aluminim foil--zipper bags--plastic wrap -- paper plates.

Dish soap - cleanser - scrubbing pads - glass cleaner - all purpose cleaner - dish rags and towels

Plastic leftover containers--I found some at Family Dollar for $10 they are on a turntable and have round -square and rectangle.

Foods canned tomatoes, a few canned veggies, salad dressings, honey, jelly or jam, butter, cake/brownie mixes.

chicken stock
beans
rice
cheese
frozen veggies
yogurt
eggs
butter
case of bottled water (for an emergency, not general drinking)

I would add any kind of rice, beans, and pastas. Cereal and canned goods too. Fresh things like produce, eggs, and meats are always eaten quickly as well.

Man, that is horrible. That is so nice of you to help her. Maybe you could check into seeing if there is a food bank in your area to help also. They helped us alot when we had to live in a hotel.

Having not had a car for the past week these were my go to items I missed the most:

Eggs
bread (must have toaster)
frozen waffles / syrup
veggie soup (i sometimes make it with chicken stock and a frozen veggie mix)
Tomato soup
worchestire sauce
Pepper (love tons of black pepper)
bananas
cottage cheese
cereal
almond milk
butter
tomatos
balsamic vinegar
potatos
cheese
pasta / sauce
some frozen meals
baked beans
peanut butter
honey / jelly
Salsa !!(chips or bake it with chicken)
Some sort of juice for a little sugar.
Frozen Tyson chicken (plain or the meals)
Veggies (I'll buy frozen if I can't get to the store alot)

It's a very nice thing you are doing and check out a food bank!

I move all the time (or at least I used to, 3 years here is officailly the longest I've ever lived anywhere). A couple of those times I've had to start over from scratch (once because I had to leave everything -full on evac mode-, and once because the ship carrying my stuff sank, and once I didn't lose everything, but it got put in 12mo+ longterm storage by mistake (grr) so I couldn't get my stuff for a year).

BIG HINT:

DO NOT REPLACE SPICES AT THE GROCERY STORE

Instead: go to an Indian Food Store. You can replenish your spices and herbs for 10 cents on the dollar to 50 cents on the dollar. $80 for about 200 items, instead of $200 for 50.

Ditto: http://www.specialtybottle.com/metalcontainers.aspx these are LOVELY spice containers for 30 cents to 60 cents each... instead of $30 for a puny rack of 15.

COSTCO for kitchen gadgets
MACYS "white" or after xmas sales for pots and pans OR restaurant supply
EBAY for Calvin Klein Sheets (for the price of walmart sheets)
IKEA for down comforters & silverware

When I've started over... here are my must haves:

Beds & Bedding
Towels & toiletries
Kitchen (from pans to colanders to peelers to spices to food) ***ONE VERY GOOD KNIFE*** (My favorte knife is about $300. So I replace that one first, then get an equally expensive bread/tomato knife)
Place to sit (either couch or dining set)
Electronics

That was so nice of you.
That happened to my roommate and I once (her house).
Don't forget:
blankets
towels
pillows
contact solution
makeup
toothbrush
toothpaste
mugs
medicine for the medicine cabinet
throw pillow
bed pillows
sheets

cans of beans
bag of rice
water filter (like a Brita)
cheese
butter - y'all got it already
jalepenos - we always keep a couple on hand
bell pepper - again, we always use them on anything almost
tortillas - we eat tacos at least once a week
hot dogs (keep some on hand when on sale)
hot dog buns
ketchup
mustard
salad dressing
noodles

(funny - your list, b/c in our house, we RARELY ever use bread, peanut butter, syrup, or orange juice.)

Milk
Bread
Eggs
Flour
Sugar
Spices
Pastas
Rice

There are plenty more but you can make many meals just out of that in itself if you had to.