Last week CNBC had a program on grocery stores and/or supermarkets. Interviewed were CEO's of large ones such as Whole Foods and also a gal who owned a little mom and pop. It was interesting to hear what each thought of their business.
They talked about research done for the big chains. It said that stores that provide extras seem to bring in people for those things -- recipes, samples, even entertainment. What they also said was the average person shops 3-4 times a week and overspends because they buy things they didn't originally plan to buy.
Well, we all know if one buys unplanned for things, it can blow the budget, but I'm curious, how many times do you shop? I try to do it once a week and usually be the end of the week, my fridge looks what I term "lonely" because it is getting empty. I just hate it if I have to stop and get something I forgot.
Grocery Shopping and the Budget
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Here is the budget itself.
Since we started this, we have come in under budget every time!
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I think the one thing we go through like crazy is BREAD. My just turned 8-year-old eats double decker sandwhiches (since Kinder?). I am just waiting for my 1st grader to tell me he needs a bigger lunch, too. They are cut of the same clothe - bottomless pits. We kind of do oatmeal/cereal/granola breakfast, sanwiches for lunch, and then home cooked meals for dinners. So, bread bread bread.
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