About Basic Grocery Planning

Real people sharing practical advice to help households manage their shopping without the overwhelm.

Our Story

Basic Grocery Planning started in 2024 when a group of household editors realized there was a gap between elaborate meal planning systems and what real families actually need.

We're not chefs or nutritionists—we're everyday people who've learned through trial and error how to make grocery shopping less stressful and more efficient.

Our approach is simple: practical tips, realistic expectations, and advice that fits into busy lives. No perfection required.

Team unpacking groceries

What We Believe

We believe grocery planning shouldn't require a degree in organization or hours of prep time. It should be accessible, flexible, and forgiving.

We're advocates for "good enough"—because a simple plan you'll actually follow beats a perfect plan you'll abandon.

Our content reflects real household experiences, honest challenges, and solutions that have worked for us and hundreds of families we've worked with.

Weekly grocery planning

Meet Our Household Editors

The people behind the practical advice.

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Emma Richardson

Founder & Lead Editor

Former teacher turned household organizer. Parent of three who learned grocery planning out of necessity.

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David Mitchell

Budget Planning Editor

Financial advisor who applies budgeting principles to everyday shopping. Lives alone and meal preps weekly.

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Sophia Patel

Storage & Preservation Editor

Environmental scientist passionate about reducing food waste through proper storage and planning.

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Michael Thompson

Family Meals Editor

Working dad who manages household shopping for a family with diverse dietary needs and busy schedules.

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Laura Chen

Seasonal & Local Editor

Former farmers market coordinator. Advocates for seasonal eating on a realistic budget.

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Robert Anderson

Beginner Resources Editor

Recent university graduate learning to shop and cook independently. Shares the beginner's perspective.

Our Values

What guides our work and recommendations.

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Realistic

We share what actually works in real life, not idealized versions of household management.

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Practical

Every tip and resource we offer is designed to be immediately useful and easy to implement.

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Honest

We're transparent about what works, what doesn't, and what's just a matter of personal preference.

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Accessible

Our advice works for different budgets, household sizes, and levels of cooking experience.