tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post6752271133929250162..comments2023-06-02T05:14:48.390-04:00Comments on Bits and Pieces From My Life: How Do You...Grocery Shop With Kids?Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17152562871467319771noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-10552723390203063622012-03-17T13:34:19.506-04:002012-03-17T13:34:19.506-04:00Snacks are always a good idea. If I forget to brin...Snacks are always a good idea. If I forget to bring something along, I'll let them choose one item each (a bag of chips or a snack-pack of cookies, for e.g.) from the store that they can munch on while sitting in the cart or walking with me while I shop. <br /><br />Something else that helps me is assigning each of my kids a list of things they have to help me get at the store. This keeps them busy at least part of the time since they love to 'help' out and, now that they're old enough, make their own shopping lists before we leave the house.Needful Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619367713876353115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-71789519084657420612012-03-16T10:38:12.671-04:002012-03-16T10:38:12.671-04:00I don't have this problem anymore except on oc...I don't have this problem anymore except on occasion when I take my older two out and both want to push the cart or use the self-checkout lane at the same time. Actually the last time I took all 4 with me, the hard part was dealing with impatience and extra items mysteriously making their way into the cart. It seems that one of my children (who will remain nameless) has a lovely way of reminding me that 'you said it would only take about 20 min, Mom, it's been over 20 min!' <br /><br />I remind them that they like to eat. <br /><br />Your tips are good ones. Snacks are always good to have on hand (or a free cookie from the bakery section is fun too - does your store give out a free balloon too? That can entertain...sometimes. Sounds like your older kids are a great help!Ellenhttp://www.hurrayic.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-23215041811813642942012-03-16T07:39:11.985-04:002012-03-16T07:39:11.985-04:00Hi Kristin!
When I went to share my grocery shopp...Hi Kristin!<br /><br />When I went to share my grocery shopping tips yesterday, I realized that I had too much to say about this topic for one comment. So I decided to just write my own post about it! <br /><br />http://wheremytreasureis.wordpress.com/2012/03/16/grocery-shopping-with-kids/<br /><br />I agree with all of your tips, by the way. Isn't it crazy how even the simplest things can turn into an adventure when children are along for the ride?<br /><br />Thanks for your post!<br /><br />~AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1378562155896437704.post-3763714790910383522012-03-15T09:02:49.684-04:002012-03-15T09:02:49.684-04:00Yep, from day one of having kids I have brought th...Yep, from day one of having kids I have brought them along for the shopping, nearly every single 2 weeks of the last 10 years. And I agree with yours. Sometimes it's just really difficult, but I work so hard on not gritting my teeth. Spot on, Mama!Suzannehttp://www.thejoyfulchaos.comnoreply@blogger.com