Aug 21 2008
Grocery Shopping When Hungry: Does It Cost You More?
For years, I have always heard the grocery shopping tip “never shop when you are hungry.” This is such as popular moneysaving tip that you may have heard it as well. But, it is something that impacts you?
Personally, I have found that it doesn’t matter whether I am hungry or not. I still stick to my list and refrain from making additional purchases. I honestly have always wondered how many people were the same.
I actually find it to be the opposite. If I am hungry, I try to get in and out of the grocery store as quickly as possible. I want to get home to prepare a snack or make dinner. If anything, I think it helps me save money on groceries, as I want to get in and out real quick. So, I spend less time browsing.
So, do you find yourself spending more on groceries when you are hungry?
