Majority of Shoppers Don’t Make Lists

[laundry_queen]

6. I usually MAKE a list

now whether or not I remember to bring it with me is another story entirely....

I'm getting better out of necessity, since as I get older, because my brain is fried from being in school full time at age 37, I NEED a list or I forget even basics like milk and eggs. Once upon a time I knew exactly what was in my pantry and fridge and what was needed, without a list. No longer.

My main issue is menu planning - because I don't always feel like cooking particular meals are particular days, so if it's a harried day while I'm shopping, I *may* end up with a lot of convenience foods that are more expensive. And I need to make a rule to stick to the list- I often use my list as a 'guideline' and add sale items at will - which means I'm not always saving money when I go overboard on perishable sale items.