Wifey B: How much freezer and refrigerator space do you have? That's going to govern how you stock.
We start with freezing meats. We like to buy as much or our meat as possible at home. However, if you don't have space, you could freeze what you can. Canned goods are easy. We use tons of bottled water and likely would take part and plan a restock along the way. Salads, berries, fruits are the things we like to regularly pick up fresh. They're also very manageable in handling.
I'd think in advance of places along the way you'd like to go shop. Some places have great access to supermarkets. For instance, Grand Dunes in Myrtle Beach has a Lowe's Grocery across the street. Even better, they'll deliver to your boat if you wish. That's something to look at big time too is grocery delivery. It's available in most sizable cities and either at no charge or at a modest charge. Great convenience in placing the order online and they'll amaze you how well they select the produce you order.
Paper goods are always important as are things like dishwashing liquid. The things that we try to really stock up on are all the toiletries and any cosmetics. We carry enough suntan lotion to last because what we like isn't everywhere. Same with hand soaps, bath soaps, shampoos, conditioners. Again, we use only fragrance free due to hubby's allergies so not easy to find everywhere.
Oh, and one more option. Amazon. Their prices on things like paper towels and toilet tissue and detergents are great and obviously they deliver. They probably carry all the toiletries you use, all the supplies.
Delivery is your friend. :lol:
Look at your recent shopping at home and what you keep there and duplicate. Walk around your home looking at things you need. Then highlight the must/absolute/tears or screaming if we run out items and make sure you have them or plans to restock. For instance, there may be a coffee that you think nothing else compares to but everyone doesn't carry it. There may be a shampoo you can't live without.
This is a great trial trip for you because you're not far from cities and shopping and everything you need. You'll learn. You'll overlook or run out of something. Apparently, butter is very important to Donna and more important to Richard. I don't even want to know what he's using it all for.
Treats. Yes. Reward yourself. Keep those special indulgences. I don't know your weakness but perhaps at your lowest moment on a cruise a Hershey bar might save you.
