Shopping Tips My Way

12 April, 2006

Inspired by "saving time at the grocery store" article in Redbook magazine, here I'll give my own tips & tricks how to get shopping efficiently done.

1. Know your store layout
2. Arrange your shopping list by aisle
3. Skip aisles that don't have anything on your list
4. File any coupon you have in aisle order
5. Put heavy items in the bottom and fragile things like eggs and bread on the top (either in the cart or trunk)
6. Organize your items in each bag, for instance frozen-food has to bag separated from produce, and pantry items

Some more advice:
* The best time to do shopping is morning time during weekdays, otherwise you wouldn't get away from the crowd on weekend or in afternoon / evening time when most of working people get spare time for shopping.
* Don't let your table muscle (stomach) empty before going to grocery store unless you might get attempted easily to spend more than you need.