My Top 5 Grocery Essentials (and why they’re absolutely essential to surviving the modern jungle).

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List your top 5 grocery store items.

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Frozen Pizza:
The ultimate backup plan for when your gourmet dinner dreams crumble into “meh, this’ll do.” Bonus points for pretending you made it yourself when the kids walk in. (Look, I added extra cheese—it’s basically homemade.)

Bread (but make it bougie):
Sourdough? Multigrain? That $7 artisanal loaf with a name like “Crusty Jacques”? You’re not just buying bread—you’re buying status… and possibly a little self-esteem.

Wine (or Sparkling Grape Juice if we’re fancy this week):
The universal elixir for everything from “Yay, we survived Monday!” to “Did I really just send that email to my boss?”

Butter:
The unsung hero of your kitchen. Need comfort? Butter. Need flavor? Butter. Need a reason to justify buying croissants for breakfast every day? Butter. It’s basically a lifestyle.

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Toilet Paper:
Because if 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the apocalypse isn’t zombies—it’s running out of Charmin. Stock up, be a hero.

Bonus Grocery Items (for the truly fabulous):

Cereal (the sugary kind):
Because adulthood is hard enough without pretending you actually like granola clusters. Pour yourself a bowl of marshmallow-filled happiness and call it self-care.

Sparkling Water:
You buy it to feel fancy but secretly hate that it tastes like TV static with a whisper of lime. Yet, there it is, in your cart every week. Why? Because hydration is trendy.

Avocados:
A ticking time bomb of ripeness. You’ll forget them on the counter, remember too late, and still buy them again next week. It’s a toxic relationship, but you’re committed.

Snacks You Swear Are for the Kids:
Goldfish, fruit snacks, animal crackers—you’re fooling no one. We all know who’s really devouring the stash at midnight.

Canned Soup (aka “I Tried”):
You grab it thinking you’ll be the picture of wholesome cooking. Two weeks later, it’s still in the pantry, judging you while you microwave leftover pizza.

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Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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