Let's Dive Into the Pantry/Refrigerator

1a.  The contents of my refrigerator say I have a chaotic approach to meals.  I am the only one who goes through the refrigerator and there is a lot of stuff in there.  Not crazy bad but my husband saves everything and it gets forgotten.  Mostly healthy stuff though.  I couldn't even find any ice cream in my freezor!  Oh, kinda low on groceries.  May is so hectic and we just got a new puppy.
b.  I'm surprised I have three bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce!  I don't have an inventory of what I have!  I'm usually at the store planning a meal and not certain if I have something so I buy it anyway.  I'm so guilty of having several extra items of things I don't need.
c.  Im happy I have eggs, bacon, yogurt and milk!  This means I'm OK for at least today.  I do not need to go to the store.  My kids would be happy eating the above for dinner.  With bagels too.
d.  Im less thrilled with outdated cold cuts and leftovers.

2.a.  These items save me time.  The burritos take less than two minutes in the microwave and the kids can make all this stuff except mac and cheese.
2b.  This food fits OK into my philosophy for feeding my family.  We don't eat this everyday, but it is food and my kids don't complain and I can still get out the door.  I wish I had homemade burritos, pizza, waffles and mac and cheese always on hand, but I choose not to.  By the way I do make all the above homemade when I can.  At the end of the day my kids are fit, healthy and successful.  I can't do everything, nor do I want to.

3.a.  All of the above items carry no risk.  I could eat or serve any of these items without worry about nutrition or calories.

4a.  These items don't really provide any nutritional support to my diet.  These are indulgent items.  I'm sure they are loaded with calories and artificial ingredients.  I'm sure they lack any fiber, protein or vitamins.

5.  a.  These items are staples.  I had to throw out some expired ham and salami from the deli, but those are usually on hand as well.  My kids make sandwiches all the time and especially love salami.

b.  Bacon, cold cuts, etc.  fit OK into my overall approach to eating.  I know they are loaded in extra addititives and such but they are a source of protein.  They have some nutritional value in my opinion.  And who wants to give up bacon?  Sorry some things are worth the calories.

c.  I guess I would wish for less processed prepared foods if this is possible.  Less preservatives, more fiber.  Ingredients that would make me feel better about serving them.  For example, I always buy the waaaayyy more expensive Eggo Whole Wheat Waffles because they have whole grain.  I hate paying $3.50 when they are not on sale, but it is worth it to me to get a little extra nutrition for me and my family.

6.The section where the pre-packaged meats in the places I shop are not my favorite.  It feels "unhealthy."  I grab what I need and never browse.  I would never "over do it" in the pre-packaged or what I would call processed meat section.  Besides bacon, I feel the deli section of the grocery store probably offers me better quality meat.  Although I do not know this.