Which family member is more deliberate when shopping?

[CGB]

DH and I go grocery shopping together somewhere between 8-9 every Saturday morning to avoid crowds. In the past, he was likely to grab things but we're both pretty focused now and enjoy shopping together. He'll jokingly try to put something in the cart to see if I catch him. He does like to stop and check sodium amounts on certain new products that catch his eye. We mainly shop at Sams & Aldi, but occasionally stop at another local grocery store for specific loss leaders. I don't mind browsing a little because I've caught some great sales that are great for stocking the pantry.

 

[anrew]

Inspired by a funny meme about Costo from gmi3804

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It occurs to me that I am not deliberate by any stretch of the imagination. I approach shopping like I am l filling a Girl Scout or MacGyver ready checklist so DH avoiding the chore of shopping costs us a lot of money, a whole lot because I get distracted and inspired but he is a straight doors to item, pay then leave sort of person.

Although, he does not look at prices and will grab the item and pay whether the cost is reasonable or not but still I think his one item overcharge would probably still be way less than all my inspired purchases of this and that, wow, I could use that, and cool knick knacks.

How does it work in your household, is one person quick and the other likes to dilly dally? Which one actually shops?

thats about my wife. Every family has that one meticulous planner. Comparing prices and reading fine print can save a lot. Impulse buyers bring spontaneity though. Balance helps. I’ve seen alibaba group reviews that prove research pays off. Smart shopping avoids regret. Interesting topic.

 

[chashkchai]

Honestly, it’s hard to say — it all depends on my mood and my husband. Right now, probably yes, since I read article and decided to start eating properly. I’m seriously determined to look great this summer. I’ve even found a few amazing swimsuits that I really want to buy. It’s very important for me to look good because it affects my self-esteem and my mood, so right now I’m being more rational with my purchases.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Honestly, it’s hard to say — it all depends on my mood and my husband. Right now, I decided to start eating properly. I’m seriously determined to look great this summer. I’ve even found a few amazing swimsuits that I really want to buy. It’s very important for me to look good because it affects my self-esteem and my mood, so right now I’m being more rational with my purchases.

Good for you!

 

[Simba's Mom]

DH goes grocery shopping like he does many other things, like he's running a race (he was so proud in Epcot during the F&W Festival that we completed the 5 items for the key lime Dole Whip in under 2 hours). He arranges the shopping list in order of the aisles and grabs and goes. So he frequently brings home the item next to what he wanted (think "Dear, why did you get me brown sugar Stevia?") I'm more of a browser-you never know when there's a new item I haven't noticed, or a special sale not listed in the flyer.