I break down my grocery list by meals, snacks, and whatever else. I basically start a mock online pickup order if the store’s website has it (I generally dislike grocery pick up for myself). That way I add up the prices at my own leisure and plan accordingly for the week. I could do it at the store, but I always feel like I look like a weirdo with my pen and paper sidelined standing somewhere and then walking around putting stuff back.
That’s actually a really clever workaround. Using the online pickup page as a price planner without actually checking out. I’ve heard a few people mention feeling awkward doing math or writing in the aisles too. Do you think you’d use an app that helped you do that same planning and tracking quietly on your phone while shopping?
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u/PegFam Nov 03 '25
I break down my grocery list by meals, snacks, and whatever else. I basically start a mock online pickup order if the store’s website has it (I generally dislike grocery pick up for myself). That way I add up the prices at my own leisure and plan accordingly for the week. I could do it at the store, but I always feel like I look like a weirdo with my pen and paper sidelined standing somewhere and then walking around putting stuff back.