10 Grocery Store Survival Tips
1a. Leave the kids at home with your spouse. If you can't leave the kids at home, 1b. Feed Them! Give your kids a snack and allow potty breaks before you leave the house. I know it's a pain to stop and make a snack before you leave home, but it's worth it. Fuller tummies means less whiny shoppers. 2. Make a List! Have the children make a list before they leave home. Scribbles and pictures are fine. Good spelling practice for older children. Gives them something specific to look for during the trip. 3. Make a List! Before you leave your house, make a detailed list of what you need. You are less likely to browse and buy items you don't need when you have a list, and you are more likely to find what you need as you pass through each aisle, instead of backtracking through aisles. I keep my list simple: Breakfast ...