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How to Save Time Grocery Shopping

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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For some, going to the grocery store is a dreaded chore that can take up half of a Saturday. To get out of the store without losing the best part of the weekend, think of grocery shopping as a goal and not an unending task. Set a time limit, prepare your list and coupons and get the job done. The amount of time you spend at the grocery store can be shortened by following some of these simple steps.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Plan your meals for the week before you shop. Know that you will need the ingredients for the meal and at some point the week you need to use them. This will help you create your shopping list and save time and stress during the week.

Step2

Make a list of the items you will need from the store for the meals you are making. Don't forget breakfast, lunch and snacks. Check the fridge and the pantry for items you may already have, like condiments and spices.

Step3

Arrange your list according to the store layout. If you don't know the store well enough, group items on your list into common groups, like dry goods, dairy, frozen foods and meats.

Step4

Organize all your coupons according to your list. Throw the expired ones out! If you match the order of your list, you can save time searching through the coupons.

Step5

Eat before you go to the store. A full stomach stops the urge to go down the snack aisle twice!

Step6

Shop when the store is the least crowded. Try going shopping at night or early in the morning. Early-risers on the weekend will be pleasantly surprised by the fresh produce that has been brought out during the night.

Step7

Stick to the list. If you forgot something, run and get it while you are there. Buying it when you are still in the store saves you the time of going back during the week.