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My Fridge & Pantry Must Haves
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items There are some things that we all absolutely have to have in our pantry and fridge at all times. My house is no exception to this unwritten rule. Here is a list of foods I must have around at all times of life feels a little empty.
Talk about an awesome healthy-ish snack that doesn’t actually taste like it. This is a snack a lot of doctors will approve of even though they look deceptively bad for you. They are a very good source or protein. I eat one everyday!
KIND Snacks
It might not be the healthiest suggestion, but this is something I have to have in my pantry and fridge. I typically only buy the 7 oz cans in order to keep myself from overindulging.
Coca-Cola Classic Soda Pop Fridge Pack, 12 fl oz Cans, 12 Pack
Whether it is a movie night, binge watch marathon, or a game night you can’t go wrong with a bag of popcorn ready to go.
Orville Redenbacher's: Classic Popcorn & Gourmet Popping Corn
Any type of soup is a must have as far as I’m concerned, but I think Progresso has some of the best variations. Chickarina for example is exceptional. Soup should always be on the menu at anybody’s home in my opinion.
All Products | Soup, Broth, Bread Crumbs & Beans | Progresso
I can’t think of a better item to have in your pantry that can fit into a lot of meals than rice. These Uncle Ben’s rice packs can be warmed up and ready to go in 90 seconds!
View All Rice Products from Ben's Original™
Nothing says classic go to lunch snack than Velveet shells and cheese. Always a great go to when you don’t know what else to eat. It also goes with and compliments many lunch and dinner meals.
Velveeta
This one might be easy to overlook, but you never know when you might need to put a fire out fast. Always have atleast one of these in your pantry at all times.
Target
For those of us who are too busy to cook every night, a crock pot is a great thing to have around for your weekly meal prep.
Crock-Pot®: The Original Slow Cooker
You never know when you might need to bring a bottle of water with you or if you are unable to access your own water at home. Always have some bottled water nearby.
Kirkland Signature Purified Drinking Water, 16.9 fl oz, 40-count
Ketchup is so easy to overlook. I feel like we run out of it often without having a backup bottle. You should always try to have atleast one extra bottle around.
Tomato Ketchup
Much like ketchup, it is easy to forget about mustard. Before you know it, it’s all gone. Always make sure you have an extra bottle around just in case.
Gulden's Spicy Brown Mustard, 1 gal
Paper plates are a great item to keep in your pantry. It saves you from having to do more dishes and it makes for a great way to serve up snacks and lunches at home. This way you can bide your time on doing dishes and save them for dinner and other b...
Paper Plates - Walmart.com
Although many of us keep our toasters out, there are some who don’t. You never know when an English muffin or toast craving will come along. Always have a toaster around just in case.
Toasters
This is one of those items that should always take up some real estate in your pantry. You never know when a waffle craving will happen in your house.
The 8 Best Waffle Makers of 2025, Tested & Reviewed
One way or another we all will need eggs for something at some point. This should be on your grocery list every week if possible.
Kirkland Signature Cage Free Eggs, 24 ct Same-Day Delivery
I don’t drink regular coffee, but one thing I do know is that you should always keep a coffeemaker around just in case you have a visitor who wants some. If you’re not using it, keep it in the pantry just in case.
Coffee Makers - Walmart.com
A bottle of milk is essential. Always have some around. You never know when you will need it for a recipe or if you just want to have a bowl of cereal in the morning.
Milk in Dairy & Eggs(1000+)
As far as I’m concerned this is the perfect snack. Great for kids, but also an awesome snack for adults. It’s one of those things everybody can agree on and I get a craving for them often.
Goldfish Crackers in Crackers(487)
I can’t imagine not having ziploc bags in my pantry. You never know when something small or large will need to be sealed and stored. This is yet another must have item in your pantry.
Storage Bags | Save, Store, Organize and Imagine
Probably one of the best go to cereals you could have in your pantry are Cheerios. Not only are they good for you, they also are one of those foods most of us can agree on. We always have a box of Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios around. A bowl of Chee...
Cheerios