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FOOD SHOPPING

ScrapHappy — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:00:29 GMT

So....been putting off food shopping for 2-3 days. Can't put it off any longer. I've had a grocery list going but the only things on it are diet soda and chocolae milk.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:02:09 GMT

Use the list you made the last time you went grocery shopping.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:06:10 GMT

If there's nothing you need, delay shopping a few more days. You might save money - fewer impulse purchases etc.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:09:26 GMT

I like to think of it as a puzzle, and I find the pieces that fit. And yes, like @chrystaltree said, I often re-buy. I use my store's web site and their app, and they show my frequently purchased items. My list gets created with a click.

In and out in a flash! I keep a solid list of staples on hand always, try to keep menus simple, and combine creatively. Eating well and economically is an accomplishment to me!

Have you tried home delivery? I know people that really like it, If I didn't like shopping I would use it, or if I could not for some reason.

Happy shopping!

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:12:23 GMT

I have regular commitmenets on Wednesdays and Saturdays and I walk right passed the supermarket on the way home.

There's a deli around the corner if I run out of something essential in between those days.

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:22:13 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
I like to think of it as a puzzle, and I find the pieces that fit. And yes, like @chrystaltree said, I often re-buy. I use my store's web site and their app, and they show my frequently purchased items. My list gets created with a click.

In and out in a flash! I keep a solid list of staples on hand always, try to keep menus simple, and combine creatively. Eating well and economically is an accomplishment to me!

Have you tried home delivery? I know people that really like it, If I didn't like shopping I would use it, or if I could not for some reason.

Happy shopping!

@Sweetbay magnolia

Every time I see that service promoted, I can't get past the idea of someone else picking out my produce. Besides, I need to read labels.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:26:46 GMT

one of the chores i rarely mind doing.

i go 2 -3 times a week, depending on what i need or want.

LOVE checking out items that are NEW.

i have three regular grocery stores that i go to PLUS sams club.

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depglass — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:09:38 GMT

I ditto what Sunshine 45 said, except my Sam's Club is Costco. I could go every day. Sure beats cleaning house.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:17:35 GMT

I love Walmart's grocery pick up service. I enter my order online then zip up to the store, which is less than a mile away, and pick up my stuff. They also now have home delivery but I don't find picking them up is a chore.

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Lucky Charm — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:26:25 GMT

I wouldn't waste gas for those two items!

Wait until you need essentials (food or household products). The more the better.

Drink water if you're thirsty!

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RedTop — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:30:52 GMT

Grocery shopping is something I try to do as little of as possible. I rarely shop more than once a month, and make each trip count. By Christmas, my house is stocked so well, I totally avoid the grocery store during flu season.

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Diva on The Q — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:38:12 GMT

@RedTop: You sound like a smart shopper!

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Miss Pepsi — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:20:57 GMT

We love Walmart Pick up as well. Had knee surgery a couple of months back and Walmart pick up has been a HUGE help.

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corita — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:26:33 GMT

I have used Target food delivery and have been happy with the service. Have also used Walmart food delivery, but liked Target's better.

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Bri369 — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 18:46:49 GMT

I can go to the grocery store almost every day.

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Autumn Shimmers — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 04:58:57 GMT

I LOVE grocery shopping! I enjoy going up and down the aisles checking out the new stuff and the endcap displays. I especially enjoy it this time of year with all the Fall produce, goodies and floral items. My absolute favorite grocery store is Wegmans. They are the best this time of year. There aren't any close to me so it's about a 45 minute drive, but I don't mind at all. If they let me live there, I would! That store has it all and the best quallity.

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RedTop — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 06:21:28 GMT

When my SIL worked, she stopped at a grocery store every single day and bought something to cook for supper. She just never seemed to remember to take food from the freezer to thaw, except on weekends.

My brother was well aware she stopped every day, but never gave much thought to what it was costing, since he enjoyed a cooked meal every night.

At some point my brother actually took notice of these daily expenditures, and said looking at the weekly total wasn’t bad. The monthly total made him shake his head at that much food expense for 2 adults. The yearly total was what set him off!

They are both retired now, and have made big changes to their grocery shopping habits.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:11:58 GMT

I don't mind grocery shopping at all, especially when the weather is ok.

The store (Publix) I go to is really close by so while I do our main shopping once a week, it's normal for me to stop in there several times a week.

I'm not a big cook and we routinely get things from their deli like rotisserie chicken and vegetable sides or chicken tenders, salad bar, etc. Those type things require that I go get them when we're ready for them.

I hate winter with a passion, even here in the South. So I stock up more for the rainy, cold months.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:30:03 GMT

I go every Sunday morning as soon as the sun comes up, sometimes earlier. All the shelves are usually full and I'm usually the only person checking out. Takes me about 15 minutes to get in and out. I just do it like clockwork every week...has to be done and no one's gonna' do for me.

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qvcaddition — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 14:38:45 GMT

I go once a month. I don,t run out of anything. I don,t use milk. I use Almond milk, so that last. I get frozen veggies. In the beginning, I get fresh and put in Debbie Meyers boxes of bags.

I shop for a month at TJ. Then I let everything in freezer or drug run out before I shop again. Hate shopping. Sometime I can go two months. I live alone. I keep desserts in freezer for company and tea, coffee or a bottle of Italian soda in frig, ice cream. I also sometime buy two of what I need,. Some time in that month, my friend and I might visit the farmers market, then i,'ll pick up veg., and more fruit.

When I had a family to cook for, then I shopped once a week.. Hated it. I also used to pile things in the freezer without using what,s already in there up. We each have our own methods.