Computer Programmer
Whoops! I Forgot the ... at the Grocery Store!
Have you ever left the grocery store and said, "Whoops, I forgot
one recipe ingredient"? Or, "Whoops, I forgot to use my coupon"?
Or even while in the store, "Whoops, I passed that aisle, and
now I have to go back"?
Here's a simple technique to help. Use an aisle-by-aisle grocery
list. Include coupon reminders on your list.
You could make an aisle-by-aisle template for your store, and
then write the items in the proper aisle. Another way is to
write down the items in groups, by category. This requires some
thought and discipline ahead of time. Most people just jot down
the items in the order that they think of them, and they end up
with a randomly ordered list.
Alternatively, you could use computer software. Then you can
simply select the items and let the computer figure out the
aisles. Of course, you'd first have to enter the aisle
information into the computer so that it knows what to work with.
One shopper's experience with aisle-by-aisle shopping follows:
Before using the program my shopping took forever. I would have
a list created by the "what do I need" method. Things were
jotted down as I thought of them so my lists were a mess. I
would need to go back and forth through the store checking off
items willy-nilly. This would take forever, making me stay in
the store for 2-3 hours each time. I would often forget items
and have to return to the store hours later.
Now I can shop aisle by aisle and rarely forget to pick items. I
can keep track of coupons and make sure that I get the discounts
that I am entitled to. I have tried different methods of
shopping but the Aisle-by-Aisle program has made my shopping
easier. I can use my time more efficiently and I am able to have
more free time with my family due to quicker shopping.!!!!