Shopping

In my opinion it is always wise to make a list of things to buy before you leave the house. You can end up getting a bunch of things that you do not need and even worse, end up coming home wihout many of the things that you did need! It's just a whole lot more efficient to make a list if you ask me.

I will write a list before I go shopping.and I choose the supermaket .I can buy anything in the supermarket.Donot have to go many many shopes.

I do write myself a list but its just a back up I prefer to go (alone no children that distracts me) and make sure i have plenty of time and walk round the whole shop letting things in the shop job my memory I might then check my list before going to pay just to make sure I havent forgotten anything important. If I have to go with the girls then I take a list quickly get whats on it and go its easier on all of us that way.

A list is a good idea but more times than not, a shopping trip will trigger things that I forgot to put on the list. When you have run a household for over thirty years, it just pretty much comes natural to know what is needed. My lists are usually short and to the point of the things I have forgotten in the past and I don't want to forget again, or of sale items that are on the agenda for the week.

depend to what kind of things do you want to buy!if i decide to buy grocery item,i will bring my own shopping list and follow it loyally,but if i want to buy my own things,i just bring money that i wish to spend and use that amount only!

For me, the best way to shop is with a shopping list. That way, you avoid buying unnecessary things. If you have a budget and it's a must for you to stick to it, I suggest you make a shopping list. Window shopping or shopping without a list is the fun way to shop because you shop in your leisure time and I find it enjoyable looking at different stores and buying whatever I fancy :D which is not good at times... hehe

I meal plan and bring a list of everything I need to make those meals. You'll spend a lot more money if you just randomly grab groceries....then you won't have everything you need to make actual meals and will still have to go back to the store to buy what you need to make your meals.

I will admit this is an area I need help in too. I can't seem to get anything organized or together. I shop almost daily and it is so expensive. I would like to be able to organize a meal calender and shop for it. Maybe one of these days. :(

Try to list down the things you want or need to buy. and search through the internet about the closest shops who sell it..Afterwards, you may go to window shopping,and try to find the things you need. It takes time to do that but at least you have the list, so you won't forget about missing things to buy... I usually made a list inside my cellphone, so when I go to mall, I search for the closest shop who sells this or that..if I have time, I try to scout the cheaper prices even the products are the same... Goodluck!=)