Do You Shop With or Without a List?

[Remy]

I do both. Mostly without a list. But sometimes I miss things when I don't go with a list. Like forgetting ketchup 2 weeks in a row, which constitutes a near crisis for me. I have a list for this weeks shopping, includes ketchup.

 

[oldaunt]

I shop with a list AND a budget. And I rarely buy what ISN'T on the list.

 

[Becky1951]

I shop with a list AND a budget. And I rarely buy what ISN'T on the list.

Same here.

 

[Nathan]

We have a white marker board on the fridge door that we mark items down that we need. I take a picture of it, and refer to the photo while I'm shopping. Also, lately I've been transcribing the list on the marker board to a Google Doc. I delete each item from the doc as it goes into the shopping cart, makes it simpler to read as I go.

 

[Bella]

I shop with a list, or I might forget something I want or need. I do a major shop every two or three weeks, so there are too many items to remember without one. Although I pretty much stick to the list, a few other items might find their way into my cart.

 

[hollydolly]

I write things down on the kitchen Blackboard when I run out then scribble them down on a note to remind me .. altho' often I go without the note. Friends write there's on their phone, but I wouldn't be able to read it when I'm in the supermarket, .. it's better in my own handwriting on paper.

 

[Marian]

I never use a list.

 

[hearlady]

I always use a list.

 

[BC Flash]

My shopping list starts when the current week's groceries are put away and up-dated 3 or 4 times/day until the next shopping day.

 

[hearlady]

I write things down on the kitchen Blackboard when I run out then scribble them down on a note to remind me .. altho' often I go without the note. Friends write there's on their phone, but I wouldn't be able to read it when I'm in the supermarket, .. it's better in my own handwriting on paper.

I tried using my phone but a good old fashioned list works much better for me too.

 

[mrstime]

When I was still shopping I had the list DH made out and bought the things we needed as I saw them on the shelf. Our DS does all our shopping now with our list. He does a really good job too.

 

[NorthernLight]

No list:
Things I buy regularly.
Things I buy when they're on sale.

List:
Things I'm running out of.

 

[Remy]

We have a white marker board on the fridge door that we mark items down that we need. I take a picture of it, and refer to the photo while I'm shopping. Also, lately I've been transcribing the list on the marker board to a Google Doc. I delete each item from the doc as it goes into the shopping cart, makes it simpler to read as I go.

Wow, I'm not nearly that high tech, but that sounds like a really good way to go.

 

[Remy]

I shop with a list, or I might forget something I want or need. I do a major shop every two or three weeks, so there are too many items to remember without one. Although I pretty much stick to the list, a few other items might find their way into my cart.

Oh yes, I do some browse shopping also. I started my list yesterday and I keep adding, like taco seasoning.

 

[Remy]

My shopping list starts when the current week's groceries are put away and up-dated 3 or 4 times/day until the next shopping day.

That sounds like a good plan. I too keep adding to my list once I start it.

 

[MickaC]

Always have a paper list…..have paper handy, when I see I’m out, write it down….an so on.
But……
I have forgotten my list, panic starts, hate it when I forget.
I sometimes come home with things that aren’t on my list…..tempting treats…..unadvertised special….

 

[Rich29]

I always use a list but may add a few items on a whim.

 

[caroln]

I always use a list unless I forget it. Then it takes me a long time to shop as I go up and down all the aisles trying to remember what was on the list.

 

[Blessed]

I use a list. Go over the ad circulars for the week, make note of loss leaders. Download my digital coupons to my accounts. I also have a running list of things that are getting low so when I do see a deal I can restock the deep pantry. Of course there are things that I buy every week or so, milk, bread, produce.

 

[Wigglestein]

We have always had a tight budget. I start with a fixed dollar amount. I make a menu to cover a 2 week pay period and then make a shopping list and calendar. I cook from scratch and garden raise a lot of fresh vegies and we eat well. A list is necessary to stay on budget.

 

[Remy]

I use a list. Go over the ad circulars for the week, make note of loss leaders. Download my digital coupons to my accounts. I also have a running list of things that are getting low so when I do see a deal I can restock the deep pantry. Of course there are things that I buy every week or so, milk, bread, produce.

I see those digital coupons in the stores. But I don't have printer ink right now or a smart phone. So I'm out on those right now. But it's a good idea and I have seen some real deals with those digital coupons.

 

[Remy]

We have always had a tight budget. I start with a fixed dollar amount. I make a menu to cover a 2 week pay period and then make a shopping list and calendar. I cook from scratch and garden raise a lot of fresh vegies and we eat well. A list is necessary to stay on budget.

That's very diligent and a good idea.

 

[Remy]

I always use a list unless I forget it. Then it takes me a long time to shop as I go up and down all the aisles trying to remember what was on the list.

Always have a paper list…..have paper handy, when I see I’m out, write it down….an so on.
But……
I have forgotten my list, panic starts, hate it when I forget.
I sometimes come home with things that aren’t on my list…..tempting treats…..unadvertised special….

I'd forget my list if I didn't keep it right by my purse. I have to be very careful. Or I will forget it.

 

[caroln]

I've had to call my husband at home to recite the list to me when I've forgotten it. That works okay only if and when he decides to answer his phone.

 

[oldlongwalker]

I keep a paper list going and jot down items I run out of that I want to replenish. On shopping day, usually Sunday morning, I add all the listed items on my phone using as app called Out of Milk. Then I add anything else I want. We go to 2 stores and I have a list for each. The app lets you check them off as you go so nothing gets missed.