7 Easy Steps for Faster Grocery Shopping [No. 7 is the Easiest to Follow]

grocery shopping faster grocery store

By Staff Reporter , Parent Herald Jun 18, 08:20 pm

Photo: (Photo : Tips in grocery shopping faster)

Grocery shopping is something that can probably take so much of your time. Whether weekly or when you intend to host a party, grocery shopping can sometimes be too much to do.

Here are some easy steps that you may follow to make grocery shopping faster:

Shop early in the week

Whether you have already observed it or not, grocery shopping has a peak time as well. If restaurants are crowded during lunch and dinner, grocery stores are always packed during Saturday afternoon.

That is why the best way to make grocery shopping faster is to shop on days when there are fewer people like Mondays and Tuesdays.

Make a routine

It may sound like something that would be effective in encouraging kids' bedtime. However, making grocery shopping a routine is an effective way to ensure that you are saving time. If there is a schedule as to when you will go to the grocery store, then you can plan your food, supplies, and other necessities at home.

Make the shopping list by category

When at the grocery store, going back and forth at every aisle will take so much time. One way to avoid this is by creating a shopping list that is written in categories. This way, you are not going to miss anything and then return to that aisle when you realize it.

Another effective way is going through all the aisles and making sure you are getting everything that you need.

Consider having a Plan B

If the item that you put in the list is suddenly out of stock, having a Plan B can help you save time. Always write down or think of an option or alternative for that item.

Use of time wisely, especially in the deli section

You may try asking if it is okay to return later for the orders instead of waiting for the meats to be prepared. This strategy will save you time because you can look for other stuff while the delis are being made.

Also, you may opt to buy pre-cut delis or cheese. If you do so, you no longer need to wait or return to the deli section, because the items will just simply be packed for you.

Take the shortest and fastest lane when checking out

When checking out, a few things you should consider are the lane you intend to queue and whether you are going to self-check out.

If you think the staff will do a better job at checking out your items, do not delay the other customers by self-checkout the items in your cart.

Shop alone

Surprising as it may seem, shopping alone can save you so much time. When there is someone with you during grocery shopping, there are things that you need to consider. Their opinion and their speed might make your grocery shopping a little slower than expected.