Not everybody likes shopping, but everyone likes finding ways to make it easier and less time consuming. You don't have to go to the store and get lost in all the aisles looking for one small ingredient. You don't need to go past all the product displays shoving things in your face either. Here's a couple tricks that will help you to get the most out of your shopping experience.
Make a list of things to buy. You would be surprised how many people go to the store without knowing what they are buying. Stores plan on this and try to find small things that you will just grab and throw into the basket. Make a list of everything you're going to buy and if it isn't on the list, then don't buy it. You'll save money, be more efficient, and you are less likely to get sidetracked.
Teamwork is a great way to get your shopping done faster. Go to the store with friends or family and split up the foods on the list. If you only have to find 15 things instead of 30, you'll be done much faster. You'll be in and out of the store in a lot less time. The less time that you're in the store, the less time you have to buy or eat something you shouldn't.
Order from home. If you use many of the same ingredients regularly, you can call to place an order or order online. Many stores are now offering this option. You can even save the list of food items online so that you can order in just a few minutes. You will save a lot of time and effort if you are only out of your car for a few minutes.
Try going to the store every couple of days. You will only have to get a few things every time so you get in and out of the store quicker. A couple of the benefits are getting fresh food when you are going to use it, so you have less food spoil. You'll also get more familiar with prices and when items are on sale so that you get better deals when they happen.
Pay a neighbor to get your groceries. This is one of the easiest things to get started. You probably know a kid in the neighborhood who needs and extra 10-20 bucks. Why don't you just pay him to go get your groceries for you. You just tell them when you need to have the groceries and you can forget about them. They will take care of getting everything for you. It can make your life a lot easier especially when they deliver the groceries to you.
If you have to spend more time cooking healthy food, then you can use some of these ideas to finish your shopping faster. Less time shopping means that you will have more free time or at least the extra time needed to prepare your food.
