Supermarket Sweep

Grocery shopping is a necessary part of the household routine. Whether you get excited about the outing or dread the trip to the store, here are some tips to make grocery shopping a positive experience for all!

1. Prepare for the task. Do you use a list? Keeping a running list of your food and household needs can save you time at the grocery store. Magnetic notepads can stick to the refrigerator and provide a handy spot to add to your list as you run out of an item.


2. Take inventory of what you have before shopping. Do you end up with multiples of a single item? A simple way to save money is to look at the food you already have before heading to the grocery store. This prevents you from buying more of something that you don’t need and saves cabinet space.


3. Plan your meals for the week. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a recipe without a certain ingredient?  Another great way to save money and reduce stress later in the week is to plan your meals in advance. By only buying what you will use, extra items are cut from your grocery bill. (Check out these other great blog posts for information on meal prep: Let’s Get Prepping and Let’s Get Prepping: Dinner Edition)


4. Organize your list according to the store layout. Have you ever found yourself in the checkout line and realized you forgot an item? Divide your grocery list by sections such as produce, dairy, and frozen food that match the layout of the store using the grocery list shown template below! (Printable version: https://www.choosemyplate.gov/budget-grocery-listThis will allow you to quickly and efficiently move throughout the store. 

We’d love to hear what tips work for you. Please comment below if you have any other grocery shopping tips or questions. 

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