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Does anyone else feel stupid when in the Grocery Store?

nov2004bride Thread views: 1,171

Does anyone else feel stupid when in the Grocery Store?

I do not really cook nor do we really go to the grocery store. Well, I was bored today and we needed some things so I went. I just kept wondering back and forth down the same aisles 100 times. I had no idea what I was doing or where I was going. And the choices that they give me are wayyy tooo many. I need to go more often so I don't look like such an idiot. Does anyone else feel this way? I hate going because I don't know what I am doing?
btrflygrl Thread views: 1,171

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I felt that at first...but when you go with list of what you need or get ideas from recipes you'll use, it helps.

Sunny Thread views: 1,171

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I don't feel that way, cause all I buy is cereal and granola bars and I know where they are!!
Rainmama Thread views: 1,171

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I DO!! I go every single week and I still feel like an arse. I'm okay until I hit the meat department and then I have an anxiety attack because I never know what to get. I usually get so frustrated I leave with nothing and then DH gets mad at me because I have nothing for meals. Glad I'm not the only freak!
Jola Thread views: 1,171

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I kind of feel silly when people see what I have in my cart. Mostly already made stuff. I also have no idea how to cook and I don't have a stove yet to learn how to.

wc0143 Thread views: 1,171

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I LOVE THE SUPERMARKET and usually try to talk DH out of coming with me!!!!
janwinterbridejoy Thread views: 1,171

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Posted by wc0143

I LOVE THE SUPERMARKET and usually try to talk DH out of coming with me!!!!


me too i like taking my time and going down each aisle and dh is all about getting in and out
usuk2004 Thread views: 1,171

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Posted by wc0143

I LOVE THE SUPERMARKET and usually try to talk DH out of coming with me!!!!


Hmmm...I'm usually the one who gets talked out of going
julz33 Thread views: 1,171

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Posted by janwinterbridejoy

Posted by wc0143

I LOVE THE SUPERMARKET and usually try to talk DH out of coming with me!!!!


me too i like taking my time and going down each aisle and dh is all about getting in and out


Me too!
I look at everything!
But I always buy the same stuff.
nov2004bride Thread views: 1,171

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I need to practice more Maybe I will go once and week just to see what's going on
palebride Thread views: 1,171

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the moer you go, the easier it gets.
the first time i went i was all freaked out.....now i love it!

although, today we went to a different supermarket and i was completely out of my element....
ckgmwedding Thread views: 1,171

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I love to cook, do it all the time, go grocery shopping at least once a week and I STILL feel stupid in there. I never remember everything, even with a list, have no organization and have to return to aisles several times. I feel your pain!!!
brideinapril Thread views: 1,171

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I absolutely hate food shopping for that reason, I never know what to get.
So, my DH loves to go because, he's the big eater in the family so I let him do all the food shopping!
bluegrl24ny Thread views: 1,171

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I absolutely LOVE going food shopping - but I also love food and I love baking/cooking too :) I get really excite when I know we're making a trip to BJ's - I'm liek a kid in a huge candy store!

Defnitly try to make a list before you get to the store though. It does make shopping easier, and it's a huge time saver. And, with practice comes experience points, so you''ll be a pro in no time :) You shouldn't feel stupid though - have you SEEN some of these people in grocery stores sometimes?!?! DH and I always manage to get in the one line with the crazy cat lady who always argues with the cashier and manager about her cat food coupons..... Feel better yet?
t Thread views: 1,171

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Posted by bluegrl24ny

I absolutely LOVE going food shopping - but I also love food and I love baking/cooking too :) I get really excite when I know we're making a trip to BJ's - I'm like a kid in a huge candy store!

Defnitly try to make a list before you get to the store though. It does make shopping easier, and it's a huge time saver


TOTALLY !!! the same way. When I go to BJs I go with a list and a calculator I feel stupid like that but at least this way I dont over spend and I know I am getting what I want. I try to do that in the supermarket but there are more goodies there and I say to myself 'the kids would like that' (meanwhile I eat whatever it is). Okay so Im mean but I love the muchies I sometimes hide them on the kids and they get mad when they see mommy eating it.
bluegrl24ny Thread views: 1,171

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Posted by t

I sometimes hide them on the kids and they get mad when they see mommy eating it.


OMG - that is SOOOO something I see myself doing once we have kids! I already do it now with DH - when we're eating dessert or snacks, I'll make sure I get the ice cream with the most chocolate in it, or the popcorn pieces with the most butter and salt!
BMD'sPeanut Thread views: 1,171

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i've never heard anyone say this...

didn't you ever go food shopping with your mom/parents...???

t Thread views: 1,171

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food shopping used to be DH and myself bonding time. Now I go with my mom or MIL

nov04LIbride Thread views: 1,171

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I love food shopping, but FH rushes me and then I forget stuff and get frustrated! We went to the new Stop and Shop in Ronkonkoma yesterday and it is AMAZING--brand new and HUGE!!!!

Kriss2c Thread views: 1,171

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Posted by wc0143

I LOVE THE SUPERMARKET and usually try to talk DH out of coming with me!!!!


While I don't love it, I DO try to keep DH from going with me - I can be more frugal that way.

I walked around clueless for the first few times; but it will start to feel like second nature to you soon.

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