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by anonymous on February 3rd, 2007

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When you go grocery shopping do you make a list or do you just go there and fill up your basket?

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  • by - retroglide - on July 1st, 2007

    - retroglide -

    I use a list. I have a grocery inventory that is very detailed right down to cupcake papers. :)

    My pantry stays fully stocked and I am able to cook nearly anything at any time.

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  • by Anonymous on January 5th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Make the list - otherwise you can blowout the cost of your visit to the grocery store.

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  • by Zack on January 5th, 2009

    Zack

    I go up and down the aisles.

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  • by Jane on January 5th, 2009

    Jane

    I make a shopping list.
    most of the time.

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  • by New Member on July 1st, 2007

    New Member

    I live in the forest, so I don't go grocery shopping. In fact, I have no money! It can be tough, but I can get along fishing, hunting, and occasionally stealing things.

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  • by Anonymous on July 1st, 2007

    Anonymous

    I generally remember everything on the list. Sometimes, I can add the items it in my head before I get to the register.

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  • by Firebrand on July 1st, 2007

    Firebrand

    I often write a list but never take it with me.

    That is why I always seem to come home with all cleaning stuffs and puddings with no meals.

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  • by Brian I on July 1st, 2007

    Brian I

    I don't use a list - I'm a big boy now. I do have to go back the next day for the stuff I forget, though.

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  • by DRLAURAHATER on July 1st, 2007

    DRLAURAHATER

    I usually buy the same things so I remember what I need to buy.

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  • by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on February 3rd, 2007

    Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony

    A list. A list in order of where the items are in the store too. I hate grocery shopping with a passion therefore I do what I can to minimize my time there.

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  • by bigkado69 on February 3rd, 2007

    bigkado69

    I go there and fill it up,but i dont grocery shop much cause i always eat out.lol

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  • by Ice man on January 5th, 2009

    Ice man

    I make a list of the things I need, then go up and down the aisles and load the cart up anyway. :)

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  • by katydid15 on January 5th, 2009

    katydid15

    I always make a shopping list, otherwise I would forget to buy half the stuff.

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  • by j ninja... on January 5th, 2009

    j ninja...

    Make a list, forget it at home, then go ↑ and ↓ and → and ← and then forget half of the stuff I needed. :(

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  • by - Pompey Dave - wearing a COAT of blue - on January 5th, 2009

    - Pompey Dave - wearing a COAT of blue -

    Up and down the aisles....Miss out on the bargains with a list!!

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  • by Disarming Alice on July 1st, 2007

    Disarming Alice

    negative i have to make a list or else i go crazy trying to remember what i don't and do need.

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  • by BeatBoxingBabette on July 1st, 2007

    BeatBoxingBabette

    I write a list, and then leave it at home. The writing part is what makes it stick out in my head. We always end up buying way more than we need, though, so if we forget a few things, we'll be okay.

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  • by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on July 1st, 2007

    Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger

    I remember all I need. I also take the sales flyer with me.

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  • by Kyogre-Stataen on July 1st, 2007

    Kyogre-Stataen

    I can remember the shopping list.
    Oh wait a minute, I forgot the eggs.

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  • by Eltinwe has a life Swan - DYOH on July 1st, 2007

    Eltinwe has a life Swan - DYOH

    For smaller trips where I just need to grab milk and perhaps a few things, I just go. A "Major" shopping trip I make lists for, take the lists, and get the things on it.

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  • by Grammy Robin on July 1st, 2007

    Grammy Robin

    When I remember to take the list with me I get everything on it.

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  • by Universe Of Life on February 3rd, 2007

    Universe Of Life

    I shop daily ... buy as I need!

    but I usually go for a couple of items and end up with many more.

    starting without a basket,

    then before you know it i'm a juggler ...

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  • by Nikkeh on February 3rd, 2007

    Nikkeh

    how ironic, i was just talking about this at work today lol. i make a list because i know that a) ill forget what i really need when im there and b) ill be tempted to get other things i DONT need (and i dont poop out 20's unfortunately) so yeah i stick with the list

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  • by Tantric on February 3rd, 2007

    Tantric

    I make a list of everything I know I have to have then what ever else ends up in the basket, goes home.

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  • by temporary name on October 25th, 2008

    temporary name

    I only use a list if there are more than 5 things that I MUST get, like for a recipe or a party.

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  • by jas on October 25th, 2008

    jas

    I usually don't decide what I want until I'm there... if I really need a few items, I sometimes jot them down but most likely end up forgetting the list.

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  • by Teri on January 5th, 2009

    Teri

    Since I have few funds at this time...what is on the list is what I get....

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  • by Mountain Momma on October 25th, 2008

    Mountain Momma

    Both. It depends.

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  • by Galeanda on October 25th, 2008

    Galeanda

    I nearly always have a list.

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  • by roserose100 on October 25th, 2008

    roserose100

    As I keep forgetting the one thing I need at the grocery store, I decided to make a list...but then, I forget the list as well! So I gave up!

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  • by 40ishVoiceofReason on October 25th, 2008

    40ishVoiceofReason

    I make a list and then forget it. I call my kid and ask him to read it to me while I'm at the store. So far, he hasn't hung up on me!

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  • by Damiana on February 3rd, 2007

    Damiana

    I have the list and a stack of coupons too. This usually takes me several hours to organize and plan a grocery shopping "event". The most I saved in coupons was $63 dollors, but the average is normally around $20 to $40. I do this twice a month. For the in between times, I just go and fill my basket with the few things I need.

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  • by Over and Out on January 5th, 2009

    Over and Out

    I do both. I have a list and, when I have time, I go up and down the aisles. I'm mostly looking for good sales and for things I have coupons for. Not all the sales are in the store ads.

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  • by tridentfresh on January 5th, 2009

    tridentfresh

    List. Definitely a list. Or else i would be going back and forth all day.

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  • by ljhnstn on January 5th, 2009

    ljhnstn

    Oh I always make a list. Things to get now, things to get later and Things you don't get even if it is put on the list.

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  • by lizizhere on February 3rd, 2007

    lizizhere

    I make a list before i leave but get in the store to realize i forgot my list! Luckily it does help me remember better once I get there.

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  • by randomness - is now a Maestro on August 11th, 2009

    randomness - is now a Maestro

    Nope, I trust myself to remember what I need to buy. Most of the time I don't forget.

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  • by Sid on August 11th, 2009

    Sid

    I don't write an entire list, but if I notice I'm running out of something the night before or something I will put a note in my mobile phone about it.

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  • by The Special One on January 5th, 2009

    The Special One

    No list for me, but I go to the store basically every day; if there's something that I constantly forget I'll write it down.

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  • by Ironhead on January 5th, 2009

    Ironhead

    I make a list to make sure I get what I really need...then go up and down the isle to get the things that I really want, and dont need.

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  • by ArcyQwerty on January 5th, 2009

    ArcyQwerty

    Both in a sense...
    I will list the things that I NEED to buy and buy things while I walk through the aisles

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  • by CT on January 5th, 2009

    CT

    I make a list but its a mental one....

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