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A Sad Statement

January 21st, 2007 at 06:20 pm

Today I went to the grocery store alone to shop for this weeks' supplies and menus..(which I will post later). Now that we have only one grocery store in town it was of course mobbed on a Sunday.

Because I tend to be very very organized when I shop(detailed list with brand names, quantities etc....) I had my list written out in order of the store and the way I shop....hence it was easy and simple to get thru the store rather quickly. I managed to get right past all the folks talking in the middle of the aisle and the men looking for something that their wives sent them in the store for. I heard one 50ish aged lady make a comment as I was reaching for something. She said fairly loudly that "she is terrible at shopping, can't find her way around and in all likelihood will be back at this store on Monday to shop all over again!" She almost sounded prideful as this was a endearing quality to have. My first thought was how sad and disorganized! My next thought was BINGO for the store....they have to love disorganized mindless shoppers of course. Shoppers who are in hurry or who are hungry or who could care less how much gets slapped on a debit card or VISA. It just helped me realize that the quicker you shop, the faster you get out, the more you know the cost per unit beforehand....the less time wasted and the less time wasted on dollars you should not of wasted! So it does pay to take 15 mins or how ever long to get it together before you shop. Your wallet is depending on it. As is your future and maybe to stretch it...your retirement.

4 Responses to “A Sad Statement”

  1. LuxLiving Says:
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    Very wise and thoughtful post! So true!

    Know your prices peeps and what you are going in after! Get it and get out!!

    I did miss three items last week that I needed. Ordinarily I would have just stayed home and made do till next week...with even MORE ice and snow storms predicted I got back out to the store, went in and got my three items and booked it on out of there prontoburger!!

  2. frontporchmom Says:
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    Oh yes...if in a snow ice situation...you best be getting while you can.
    I am also in deep trouble if I take children. It's hard! I like to be with them but there are better ways to spend quality time with children!
    Hope your weather gets better. Have a good thrify week!

  3. LittleGopher Says:
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    Very true! I too try to be organized in this area - I shop every two weeks and don't go back to restock in between. Having meals and groceries figured out are time savers for me, as well as money savers.

  4. frontporchmom Says:
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    I just posted my menu for the week on my kitchen cupboard. I like to do that so everyone can see it and know what the dinner plan is. I just looked in my baking cupboard and I have some things to make....carrot cake is one. Time to bake something fun for the week. So much lurking behind those pantry doors!

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