[quote=SmellsFeeshy][quote=Jacarandoso]We are opportunistic shoppers. Pretty much no meal planning beyond a day or two except for parties/guests. We make everything from scratch or modified scratch, and everything we need is in the fridge pantry, chest freezer or garden. When I go out for things like milk and cheese,we will get more tomato sauce if it is on sale. Last week I bought 10 bottles of salad dressing for $1 each.Most of it will get left at potlucks this fall. If seafood looks good, ceviche is on the menu. My wife gets all the paper, cleaning and hygiene stuff. The kids cook and prep together with us.It’s actually a lot of fun. Not for someone who doesn’t have time.
One thing, if your designated shopper is not good at picking out fruits, vegetables or meats they probably never will be. Better do most of it yourself rather than be frustrated all the time.[/quote]
I know a lot of people operate like this but it seems it would require going to the grocery store frequently (basically every day) unless you eat out often. I guess for some people they might not mind but I like to minimize my trips to the store as much as possible. I try to buy enough food for at least 3-4 meals at a time, although our household only has two people so for a family this may not be feasible unless you have a very large fridge.[/quote]
Not every day, but you are right, the more you go the more chance of catching the really good deals. It’s easy for us to find excuses to dash through the aisles. Kids in need of a clean restroom is one. Frequent replacement of milk, etc. I like to drink mineral water so instead of stopping at starbucks or a fast food chain, I’ll run in and get a bottle of sparkling water and peruse the sales quickly. Sparkling water is almost always on sale now!
