Doubt The Rabbit
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Unless it's grocery shopping. I hate malls, markets, and shops of all shapes and sizes and wares, but somehow grocery shopping, to me, is a lovely experience.
Firstly, there's the long and drawn out process of making my shopping list which lists each food, brand, store, and price of everything we keep in our kitchen. There is a master grocery list, which details each food and preferred brand, when to buy it, and how much is needed for a 2-week supply. Then, I go through the list, noting how many of each item we currently have. Then comes the weekly circulars where I conduct a "scavenger hunt" for each item on the list. Generally, I can find all of our preferred foods on sale in different stores. I also check for generic brands and their nutrition labels to see how it compares to more expensive name brands. Finally, I list each item for each store, how long the sale lasts, and how many I should buy. I also clip coupons and make sure I'm signed up for all the discount cards that stores offer (that really makes a difference). For me, it's fun to try and keep under budget. Let's say I have $150 to spend. Normally my grocery list comes under $150, and then with unexpected savings I could spend as little as $100-$120 to feed a food-loving family of three healthy food for two to three weeks. This really made my mother happy, considering she used to spend well over $400 at whole foods for the same amount of groceries.
Then, there's the atmosphere.
Most shops are pretty much fashion shows and popularity contests. You get guys hanging around not to buy stuff, but to pick up chicks. You get ****** store clerks. At the supermarkets I frequent, the crowd is generally a bunch of sweatpant-wearing moms who just want to get their **** and get out - just like me. The cashiers are friendly. The bakery smells like fresh-baked bread and the prepared food section smells like home-cooked meals.
It's also really nice when everything just works like clockwork. I'll time when the buses arrive, set a time limit for myself, go in, get my stuff, and be out within half an hour - just in time for the bus to take me back home.
However, nothing's more satisfying when I end up spending much less than I anticipated. Generally in clothing and retail shops I end up spending more, be it for increased prices as the clothing size increases or because I find other things that I need but can't really afford (but get it anyway). I also can't stand crowded shops. Supermarkets are spacious and comfortable on the weekends (especially sunday when everyone's at church).
Finally, it's fun thinking of all the foods I can cook and making shopping lists to introduce new foods to my family. I think I'd make a good mother and wife if it weren't for the fact that I don't want to be either one!
Next time I go shopping I'm going to pay a very close attention to nutrition labels so that I can create the ultimate grocery shopping system!
Anyway I just thought I'd share my feelings and wondered if anyone can relate. Grocery shopping is a duty I was very excited to take on.
(god I'm a freak...)
Firstly, there's the long and drawn out process of making my shopping list which lists each food, brand, store, and price of everything we keep in our kitchen. There is a master grocery list, which details each food and preferred brand, when to buy it, and how much is needed for a 2-week supply. Then, I go through the list, noting how many of each item we currently have. Then comes the weekly circulars where I conduct a "scavenger hunt" for each item on the list. Generally, I can find all of our preferred foods on sale in different stores. I also check for generic brands and their nutrition labels to see how it compares to more expensive name brands. Finally, I list each item for each store, how long the sale lasts, and how many I should buy. I also clip coupons and make sure I'm signed up for all the discount cards that stores offer (that really makes a difference). For me, it's fun to try and keep under budget. Let's say I have $150 to spend. Normally my grocery list comes under $150, and then with unexpected savings I could spend as little as $100-$120 to feed a food-loving family of three healthy food for two to three weeks. This really made my mother happy, considering she used to spend well over $400 at whole foods for the same amount of groceries.
Then, there's the atmosphere.
Most shops are pretty much fashion shows and popularity contests. You get guys hanging around not to buy stuff, but to pick up chicks. You get ****** store clerks. At the supermarkets I frequent, the crowd is generally a bunch of sweatpant-wearing moms who just want to get their **** and get out - just like me. The cashiers are friendly. The bakery smells like fresh-baked bread and the prepared food section smells like home-cooked meals.
It's also really nice when everything just works like clockwork. I'll time when the buses arrive, set a time limit for myself, go in, get my stuff, and be out within half an hour - just in time for the bus to take me back home.
However, nothing's more satisfying when I end up spending much less than I anticipated. Generally in clothing and retail shops I end up spending more, be it for increased prices as the clothing size increases or because I find other things that I need but can't really afford (but get it anyway). I also can't stand crowded shops. Supermarkets are spacious and comfortable on the weekends (especially sunday when everyone's at church).
Finally, it's fun thinking of all the foods I can cook and making shopping lists to introduce new foods to my family. I think I'd make a good mother and wife if it weren't for the fact that I don't want to be either one!
Next time I go shopping I'm going to pay a very close attention to nutrition labels so that I can create the ultimate grocery shopping system!
Anyway I just thought I'd share my feelings and wondered if anyone can relate.
Grocery shopping is a duty I was very excited to take on.(god I'm a freak...)
