why is food shopping so difficult?

Question

It should be the easiest thing in the world.  You decide what you want to eat, go to the shop, and buy it.

However for some reason i always fail in this simplest of tasks to buy what i intended.  it's like the shop has some sort of hold over me.  Today i went to simply buy some bread, mushrooms, milk and beer and i some how ended up with Tuna, carrots, strawberries and milk.

I don't know how this happened, i saw the strawberries and tuna reduced so bought them and in my head that was 2 down and 2 to go, one of which i knew was milk the other a vegetable of some sort.

Am i the only one with this problem?  or are there other freaks like me who can't shop properly?

chefgrille · Accepted Answer

I always make a list and stick to it.  I put little stars next to the items I have coupons for so I don't forget to take them.  When you have little money in the bank, I can guarantee you will not waver from your list.  And never forget the beer!  :)

Veronica Alicia · Answer

It's just a boy thing.  Mine is just as useless!
You need to take a good woman with you.  Having said that, you did get the milk, shame about the beer!  Next time, get your priorities right!!
Next time, plan your meals for 2 or 3 days, write the ingredients down on a shopping list and tick them off as they go into your trolley.  Any BOGOFs or orange/yellow labels are a perk.

Hedge Witch · Answer

I can only shop with a list - and no money in the bank.
That really seems to focus me into only buying exactly what I have on the list (and cut price if I can get it).
The rest of the time - I have the same problem you do - except I NEVER forget the beer!!!

Anonymous · Answer

lol u r not a freak, this happens to me too! and everyone else i know! especially when i go to walmart..i intend to spend only 30 and end up leaving with a bunch a junk i do not need and spending 100! lol dont worry just make a list and stick to it!

Anonymous · Answer

Make list do not waver and buy, walk out a winner. Instead of an easily manipulated shopper!

Bonzo · Answer

Get it delivered its all there in front of you on screen and stops you going overboard with the end bill. I aim for the 85.00 mark and if over i knock off the over 1 quantities...

Sal*UK · Answer

A list! Preferably shop once a week with a menu for the week in mind.  Unless you can use special offers up straight away or incorporate them into your weekly menu, don't bother with them!

Spaghetti · Answer

ill go food shopping for you... give me lots of money and ill be back in an hour with a bunch of stuff

. · Answer

make a list

pd_didi · Answer

LOL thats so funny,but your right.

Don't ever go the store hungry... you will buy other things!

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