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View Poll Results: On average, how often do you grocery shop?
Several times a week 54 51.43%
Once a week 35 33.33%
Every two weeks 8 7.62%
Every three weeks 3 2.86%
Once a month 6 5.71%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 105. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 09-20-2013, 07:32 AM
 
Location: Whispering pines, cutler bay FL.
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I do major shopping at aldi's, Winn Dixie and presidente once every two weeks and then monitor the weekly flyers for specials to stock up on. I also will have to pick up fresh produce for salad or garnish at least once or twice a week.

Our farmer'S markets don' t open in Miami until November and I can't wait.
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Old 09-20-2013, 07:36 AM
 
Location: Kanada ....(*V*)....
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We go every Saturday for they have all the decent deals than and we combine it with the Farmers market. Food is certainly not anymore the way it used to be
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Old 09-20-2013, 07:41 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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I admit up front that I detest grocery shopping, and avoid it whenever possible. Wondering how often others shop for food.
We do our basic shopping about once a week, I might run to $ General or WalMart for something inbetween. We also do Sam's about once a month or 6 weeks and we go to Aldi's when we are in the area, usually once every couple of weeks, as well as hitting the Mexican and Asian market.
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Old 09-20-2013, 08:18 AM
 
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3-4 times a week on average depending on how many times I get out of the house.
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Old 09-20-2013, 08:29 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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I go once a week. I do plan ahead because I usually cook big on the weekends so I'll have leftovers and lunches. Sometimes I'll have to stop in quickly during the week because I've run out of produce or salad fixings, but I can usually make grocery shopping a weekly deal.
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Old 09-20-2013, 08:57 AM
 
Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.
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family of four who eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies. We usually go to the grocery store once a week and the farmers market once a week but that is considered a fun family outing and not much of a chore.
I have extra fridge and freezer and pantry shelves in the garage so I tend to load up on sale staples regularly.
I like to plan menus for the week before shopping even if we don't eat what is planned for a specific night. This way I always have on hand what I need.
Also I keep my grocery lists
1) in the kitchen and everybody is supposed to write if they use the last something or see something is getting low.
2) by the computer for when I run across a recipe on Facebook or online
3) by the TV where I like to watch food shows I've TIVO'd
Then I incorporate the menus and lists.

However DH does not mind at all stopping by the store if I ask him to between trips.
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Old 09-20-2013, 09:09 AM
 
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I shop about twice a week at local shops, in a small village there isnt a lot of choice, so weekends, I usually go to a supermarket at a nearby town. Also have home deliveries from either Tesco or Asda. I find that having home deliveries cuts my bills down as it isnt nearly so much fun to shop when you only have the pictures to look at. Also, I can review my grocery list before I post it, so I can change my mind if the total cost seems too high . I dont plan my meals to the day, but I have a good idea of what I eat most days so base my shopping list around this. Always buy some ready meals, and also plain chicken breasts and white fish so that I can make some things when I have time.
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Old 09-20-2013, 09:20 AM
 
Location: near bears but at least no snakes
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Once a week to Market Basket (locally owned fairly low priced chain) after their sale flyer comes out. Maybe once or twice during the week just to run in and get fresh vegetables or if we run out of milk or bread. Two people.
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Old 09-20-2013, 02:01 PM
 
Location: Monnem Germany/ from San Diego
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Almost every day on the way home from work I buy something to cook for dinner. Not counting sunday as the stores are closed.
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Old 09-20-2013, 02:13 PM
 
Location: La Jolla, CA
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I eat a lot of vegetables, so I usually like to get those every couple of days.
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