When a husband has to do the grocery shopping...
@1creekgirl (40515)
United States
November 1, 2017 10:12am CST
I've alwas been the one to shop for groceries and I know which store brands are good and when to buy brand names. I use a few coupons and have learned how to save money over the years.
But since my surgery, my husband has been doing the grocery shopping.
He's done pretty good with the lists I write out. But when it's something you don't usually do...
I'm not complaining, glad he can do it.
It helps when I'm very specific about what I need, but you know there can be several varities of dish washer tabs, not to mention tomato sauce!
Then today it dawned on me: Take photos!
Instead of writing this detailed description, just text the photos to his cell phone. I'm a genius! 
My grandmother used to write on her grocery list not only what she needed, but also why she needed it. They were so funny and sweet, I'm glad I saved one.
I look forward to doing the grocery shopping again (I know, crazy, huh?), but my husband's getting better at it. At least now, he doesn't buy tons of sweets and junk food.
Who does the shopping in your home?
My grandmother used to write on her grocery list not only what she needed, but also why she needed it. They were so funny and sweet, I'm glad I saved one.
I look forward to doing the grocery shopping again (I know, crazy, huh?), but my husband's getting better at it. At least now, he doesn't buy tons of sweets and junk food.
Who does the shopping in your home?15 people like this
15 responses
@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
1 Nov 17
When husbands go to the supermarket, in my experience anything can happen
The potos are a good idea.
The potos are a good idea.3 people like this
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Yeah, you never know what they'll come back with!
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@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
1 Nov 17
@1creekgirl Sometimes we would have never spent a cent in what they bring
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
1 Nov 17
We do the grocery shopping together. He did it when I wasn't able to and he did pretty good but like in your case he didn't know what brands to get or all the tips to save money.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Those are things that come with practice.
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@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
2 Nov 17
It is always iffy when you send a man to do the grocery shopping. I was sick the other day so I asked my dad to bring me something from the grocery store. I was concerned about him getting frustrated and just buying any brand so I texted him a picture of it too.
I was sick the other day so I asked my dad to bring me something from the grocery store. I was concerned about him getting frustrated and just buying any brand so I texted him a picture of it too.2 people like this
@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Good idea! Did he get the right thing?
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
2 Nov 17
wow, i like your style of posting the pictures of the items you want to be bought.
i sometimes do the shopping, and my sister too.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Photos are much easier than trying to describe it.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
2 Nov 17
@1creekgirl and i think when the pictures are in, they can show where the items are placed, like bread for pastries.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Nov 17
ME! if I send anyone else they wont use the coupons and bring back the brands I do not use, I write out the name brand if I have to send others to shop.
Tony? junk food man.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Nov 17
Yeah, my husband used to buy lots of junk if he ever went in a grocery store.
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@youless (112112)
• Guangzhou, China
6 Nov 17
That's great that your husband can be so helpful. I think my husband may not do a good shopping for grocery. As he doesn't know the price for them because he seldom goes shopping. I may just go shopping online instead if I don't have time to do so.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
6 Nov 17
On line shopping might be a better option for you!
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
2 Nov 17
My boyfriend and I do our grocery shopping together. We usually buy whatever is cheapest, unless it's something where the off-brand is very low quality, then we'll buy name brand.
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@Srbageldog (7716)
• United States
2 Nov 17
@1creekgirl Tonight we went grocery shopping and it did not turn out to be a good thing...he was hangry and threw a fit in the store. I was so embarrassed. That's the downside of shopping with him -- he lets it be known when he is angry, and he lets everyone within hearing range know about it. 
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@RasmaSandra (73408)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Nov 17
You really had a great idea with the photos. When my husband was alive we would usually go shopping together. Now that I am alone I just fill up my fridge mostly with frozen pizza to which I add additional toppings and shop very little. I don't like to cook for myself but I do manage to get something inside of me.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Nov 17
I know your heart's not in it since your husband's been gone.
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@xFiacre (12596)
• Ireland
1 Nov 17
@1creekgirl We take turns at it but we NEVER do it jointly.
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
1 Nov 17
My daughter and I share the grocery shopping so usually we don't have trouble but I remember my mom always shuttering when my dad would do the grocery shopping.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Nov 17
My husband and I are exactly opposite from you and Vince!
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Nov 17
You're right, I would be in a mess if he couldn't.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
2 Nov 17
Some men just seem better suited for it!
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@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)
• Canada
11 Nov 17
I do all the shopping at home right now as well as the cooking and...well let's put it this way, it's kinda, not, my thing:).
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
11 Nov 17
But that's so brave of you! Good to see you back.
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