So ok the following advice assumes that you will first go out and buy that fridge once and for all. I also assume you will buy a knife, cutting board, pots and pans, some containers for left overs, and a lunch box. Maybe some ziplocks too.

How to make a grocery list: Get a sheet of printer paper (8.5x11) Fold it in half lengthwise (tall and skinny)

On one side list the categories: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks leaving some room underneath each category.

Plan what you will eat. Breakfast might be "eggs and bagel" or "oatmeal and fruit" or (if you have a blender?) "smoothie"

Lunch could be "veggies, sandwich, chips and drink" or "leftovers"

Under dinner write the days of the week that you want to cook at home (you may still want to eat dinner out while you are still getting used to the new routine) so let's say Monday: "pasta, sauce, bread and salad Tuesday:"leftovers",Wednesday:"burritos, guacamole, chips and salsa" Thursday"chicken, rice, steamed broccoli" Saturday:"pizza and salad"

Ok? So next- the actual list. Open your letter size paper flat and on the blank side- write the following categories again- leave room under each category for a mini list so you are not cross-crossing the store. -

Produce, Deli, Dairy, Meat, Dry goods(anything in cans and boxes and jars- usually somewhere in the middle aisles) Frozen, Breads, Beverages, Soaps/paper products/toiletries.

Then you scan the menu plan. What's first? Eggs. Write it in the dairy section because that's where eggs are in the store. Then toast- so under bread put sandwich bread. Keep going down the menu plan and think of the ingredients needed for each item. Write them in the proper category.

Now you are ready to shop. When you get home, put all the food items into your new refrigerator.

Also, if you cook too much (and don't think you'll eat it within 2 days) you can freeze portions for microwave meals later! You can use freezer bags or plastic containers.