Grocery lists

In our family I keep a magnetic list pad on my freezer door.  Everyone knows if we are running low or are out of something you can use the pen right next to the list (has a magnet on it) to write down the item.  If it's not on the list, it won't get purchased.  

Pam Rackley at Calm the Clutter has a different idea that might work for your family:

Create and use a Grocery Item spreadsheet. Place it in your kitchen and have family members check-off items that need to be purchased.  This eliminates having to write-out the items each time and when you are ready to go shopping, just grab your list and go!