Do you enjoy grocery shopping?

Grocery shopping - grocery shopping
@Humbug25 (12540)
September 14, 2008 1:34pm CST
I love it when I get to go shopping. I love to go up and down every aisle looking at everything. I like to look and see what is on offer and to browse around at leisure. It's nice to look around and get new ideas for what to cook for dinner and have a good look at the labels on things. When the kids were on their summer holidays, I dreaded having to do the weekly shop because one minute they wanted to be in the shopping cart, the next thing they wanted to get out. They wanted help me one minute and the next they wanted to do their own thing. I used to go in, get what I wanted and get out as quickly as possible. Now the kids have gone back to school it is all done, nice and calmly and back to browsing, ahhhh. How about you? Do you loathe doing the shopping and get your partner to do it? Do you love going around happily looking at everything that is available?
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@ellie333 (21016)
14 Sep 08
Hi Humbug, Yes I am fine when I am shopping alone have a browse for all the offers but if any of my children are with me I just know from the beginning it will be a trolley full of trash LOL that they want and no main meals or real bargains and I get flustered so I shop online during holiday periods as muc as possible to avoid this. Another thing I do that I have found works well is if i is a small shop I will give my four year old 5 things to remember and that takes his mind off other things and I only end up with what I need with no stress as he is really pleased when he remembers all five items. Ellie :D
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@ellie333 (21016)
14 Sep 08
one, two three four five........... come on Scoop sing to me!
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@ellie333 (21016)
14 Sep 08
6, 7, 8, 9 20 and then............
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@ellie333 (21016)
14 Sep 08
Well I never did claim to be Bo Derek!!!
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@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
15 Sep 08
Actually, I'm a coupon shopper. I look at shopping as a challenge to see how much I can get for my money. My kids are at the age just recently where they can stay home alone, although my daughter (10) still wants to go where mom is going. She often disappears into the magazine/book aisle while I shop (we live in a very small town, very safe). Actually, I think she has been getting into the bargain thing like I am. My husband loves shopping together. In fact he says its romantic (he occasionally sneaks a little squeeze in).It's fun to go out together and we get a kick out of how much we can save.
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi ya rocketj1 You have to be careful with those coupons though because you end buying something you wouldn't normally thus spending more! I must admit that I am at fault for doing this very thing!! Thanks for responding
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Well you seem to have it all sewn up then!! I think coupons work a bit differently in the UK!
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
15 Sep 08
True. But I've gotten pretty good at it. They double them up to 50cents. And one store doubles to $1 on Sundays. I use coupons on items I'm in need of AND I use them on items that are already on sale. I save on average with coupons and store sales between 40 and 60%.
@marababe (2503)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I love grocery shopping. This activity was one of our family bonding moments when we were younger and well, when my dad was still here. I love going around the toiletries area and the chocolates and cookies area. My dad always let me pick whatever cookie and chocolate I want. When I turned 16, the grocery shopping was left with just the 3 of us, my mom and dad and me. My younger brother just follows when we're going to have lunch already. And now that I am 21, I just do the grocery alone. I still love looking around and reading the packages of whatever catches my eye. I miss doing the grocery shopping with my dad.
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there marababe Awww that is really sweet. I don't think my dad has even stepped foot inside a supermarket in his life. I think he has always had someone to do it for him. Thank you for responding
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@marababe (2503)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Really? My dad is like the one who always has this grocery shopping every Saturday thing.
@dawnald (85129)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Sep 08
I like grocery shopping. Except when the twins come with me......
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@dawnald (85129)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Sep 08
nonstop I want I want I want and fighting over the cart, aargh....
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there dawnald I can imagine!! Thanks for your response
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@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I do especially if it is something that could be used to cook something delicious. I get excited when I shop for ingredients that could at least alter my daily menu even just for that day.
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there magojordan It's great when that happens isn't it? Thank you for your response
• United States
15 Sep 08
Yes I agree as well. Not when you have to buy for someone else It makes me hungry so i like shopping that way too!!
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@Leixa003 (867)
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I do. We even went grocery shopping earlier during lunch break with my officemates and we didn't notice that our lunch break is already over. Love buying foods especially ice cream. I usually stock food in my cubicle in the office and it's always full. Before I don't like grocery shopping because I don't have my own money then and my mother and I would just usually buy stuffs that we use at home. But now things change. Love pushing the cart and looking at stuffs. I even dream of winning in a contest that would make all the stuffs you put in your cart with a limited time would be yours. lol!
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there Leixa003 We call those a trolley dash and that would be fun. What would you put in your cart first? Thank you for your response
@Leixa003 (867)
• Philippines
17 Sep 08
Well if i have a choice i would put ice cream and chocolates but since it's limited then grab everything in the way. haha.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 Oct 08
Yes I like to go grocery shopping. I just hate to put the food up when I am done. I hate caring the bags I always try to have my Husband or my Grandkids to help me carry the bags.
@Humbug25 (12540)
18 Oct 08
Hi there marciascott I too love to shop but hate to unpack it and put it away when I get home. This very week actually I got all the fridge and freezer stuff out and put that away and left the rest for a couple of days before I put it away!! I wasn't very well and I just didn't feel like doing it!!
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
16 Sep 08
Even hate it I still do all the gorcery shopping. I guess hate is a strong word it is just that I find it boring since I buy the same things everyweek around the same time and there is no spotenaety at all. Not like other shopping, I actually enjoy clothes shopping and other shopping since it is more spontaneous.
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@Humbug25 (12540)
16 Sep 08
Hi there bowtieguy I can see how you would find it boring, you need to get some variety in your diet if you buy the same things week in, week out and maybe try shopping at a different grocery store. Good luck Thank you for your response
@gemini_rose (16264)
15 Sep 08
No, I hate it. The quicker I can get in and out of those places the better. The only parts I like to look at are the stuff for the house, and even that bores me after a few minutes especially if I have no money. I am the only one that does it too so it is just a pain. I hate having to take my kids, it always ends up costing me a fortune!
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there gemini_rose I knew there would be some of you out there somewhere that doesn't like grocery shopping but not many. I must admit I really don't enjoy it when I have my kids with me I cave in too easily and my bill doubles!! Thank you for your response
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
15 Sep 08
Yes, I do. Supermarkets are bright, cheery places where there are a lot of different things to see and consider buying. I do enjoy this and I like to do it by myself. That way I can spend as much time as possible.
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi ya Bluepatch I think the music in supermarkets has improved over the years too hasn't it? Thank you for responding
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
15 Sep 08
I enjoy it if I have the opportunity to do it alone. When the kids are all with me it is very stressful, but when I am alone I can take my time, and see what's new and compare prices. I can really enjoy then.
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hello ladym33 How often do you get to go alone? I have 3 kids and taking one would be ok but all three is a nightmare and is very stressful! Thank you for responding
@allurejan (197)
• United States
15 Sep 08
Yes I enjoy grocery shopping. It will take me about two hours inside the grocery store because I use to go around see each sections and compare prices. My husband sometimes complain because he's having a hard time finding me.
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi ya allurejan Most people lose their kids and have to get customer services to put a message out over the tannoy!! Thank you for your response
@Pikelet (79)
16 Sep 08
Hi Humbug,well ive been shopping today and the answer to yuor question id YES I enjoy shopping.I like to browse the supermarket and look for the bargains,they do some good BOGOFs and if you look closely you can always find some other good offers too.I tend to `do` the supermarket in the same way,unless of course they are on one of their marketing strategies and have moved everything around so that you have to search for anything you want,then it has to be done differently.I look for reductions,I often find loaves of bread that are on there date,they are as fresh as a daisy,so I buy them an freeze them,and Tesco have meat on ofer,three packs for ten pounds,good value.Aldi do a good deal on fruit ,they have five or six fruits on offer every week,and they are good prices.Sainsburys are running the feed the family for a fiver campaign,so I look on the internet to see waht they are planning for that weeks meal.Al in all the family shopping is like a day out at a funfair,thats when you take the kids with you.
@Humbug25 (12540)
16 Sep 08
Hi there Pikelet, any relation to p1kef1sh? Well you most certainly shop around don't you? It would cost me too much in perol to do that so what I had managed to save in groceries would have gone on my petrol. I shop at Tesco mostly because you at least get points for that! Thank you for responding and welcome to myLot
@Saiyan25 (86)
• Canada
15 Sep 08
I personally hate going grocery shopping. It's so boring in my opinion. To me, it's like a chore lol. The only thing that I like about it is probably when I see something I really want to eat and have the money to buy it, I'll get it. :D Also another thing I hate is waiting in lines and sometimes the cashiers are so dumb, it's not even funny. Some of them don't even know how to give back change properly. Anyways, grocery shopping is lame!
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there Saiyan25 Well we are all entitled to our opinions but don't go dissing the cashiers!! My mum is one and she is darn good at her job. It can't be easy working as a cashier especially when you get people that have no patience or are having a bad day as they take it out on others and that's not fair! Thank you for your response and welcome to myLot
@Wyldrose (1216)
• United States
15 Sep 08
I enjoy going grocery shopping when I have time and can take my time shopping. My husband usually goes with me and he likes to look around too and helpme find bargains. I don't like to go when I'm all rushed and in a hurry. That takes the pleasure out of shopping.
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi Wyldrose I couldn't agree with you more!! Thanks for responding
• India
15 Sep 08
Hi friend, I do grocery shopping for every 2 weeks.I go along with my husband.I preprepare one list of things to buy in the house itself.By going to the shop depending upon the list of things i pick them,some times if i see other things than i will buy their itself. Have a nice day.
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi ya sudhajosyula50 I do my shopping weekly, I have three young boys and food doesn't hang around for long in my house! Thank you for your response
• Sweden
15 Sep 08
Yes sometimes with my husband but he almost do the grocery shopping cause i am lazy in terms of that,but soon i need to do that myself cause i am thinking that it is not good.Sometimes we both go to the shop and bought some grocery and also we do buy something that we never taste before we called it experience.
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there swennerholm I could never trust my husband to do the shopping he would never come back with the right stuff! Thanks for the response
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
I love all kinds of shopping! And I always look forward doing grocery shopping. I love it every time I get bargains. I feel good about myself that I made a good buy. Every time I go shopping I always tag along a sibling or two so I have someone to carry the bags. Hehe. And I get to teach them how to do it too. ;D
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there divinegwapa You sound like you are a great help to your mum! Thank you for your response
@seeths (413)
15 Sep 08
I love doing grocery shopping and I make sure that when i do my groceries I make a list on what are the items I need to get.Like I make sure that I do it for once in two months as It makes me to buy in bulk and alos I would know how much I am spending.I usually do it with my husband and he helps me out if I would have left any thing.He makes sure that he would get his things also done and that makes it more easier for me. Regards
@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hi there seeths As the saying goes, 'two heads are better than one'. Thank you for your response
• Philippines
15 Sep 08
Its really enjoying going to grocery and buy the things you want specially food.. But going to grocery is really fun when you have enough money your eyes will want...
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@Humbug25 (12540)
15 Sep 08
Hello francesohlay Hahaha yes that really is fun! Thank you for responding