I'd "like" this more than once if I could!DH also knows which type of shampoo and deodorant I use, remembers to pick up treats for the pets, and (back when i needed such things) had no problem finding and buying the correct feminine items.
I can only imagine husbands who are bringing home "the wrong things" are bringing home things they'd actually like. Maybe take some notes buy the poor guy a pack of Ding Dongs once in a while LOL.
Oh yeah, been there! My DH facetimed me once so I could walk him through the isles and help him find where this particular store kept the gnocci. Not that I don't want to help you, Hon, but they pay people in the store to know where stuff is - ask one of them!!My husband does the shopping and I give him a very specific list. I even itemize it by row so he can do it without having to pay too much attention.
He is one for going off list but not too bad. He does call or text multiple times every trip though just to make sure he's getting the right size or shape of something lol
I'd "like" this more than once if I could!
Oh yeah, been there! My DH facetimed me once so I could walk him through the isles and help him find where this particular store kept the gnocci. Not that I don't want to help you, Hon, but they pay people in the store to know where stuff is - ask one of them!!
Do all of you who are joking (or not joking) about your husbands' inability to grocery shop never grocery shop together? Does he never cook??
Like, I don't understand this. I know what to buy because I know what kind of food we cook. It's not rocket science. It's called paying attention.
Do all of you who are joking (or not joking) about your husbands' inability to grocery shop never grocery shop together? Does he never cook??
Like, I don't understand this. I know what to buy because I know what kind of food we cook. It's not rocket science. It's called paying attention.
As somebody whose grocery bill is off the charts because I don't have the energy to prioritize reducing it, I bow to you. I can only imagine how much time and effort you put in.My husband never grocery shops, and he never cooks. I cook 3 meals a day, 7 days a week (I prepare and pack lunch for everyone during the week when we are working/at school). I don't even like to take the family to the grocery store with me - I need to concentrate to get everything I need for the week and stay under budget, and I find them distracting.
And holy cow - $467 is more than my grocery budget for the MONTH this month for 5 people!
DH also knows which type of shampoo and deodorant I use, remembers to pick up treats for the pets, and (back when i needed such things) had no problem finding and buying the correct feminine items.
I can only imagine husbands who are bringing home "the wrong things" are bringing home things they'd actually like. Maybe take some notes buy the poor guy a pack of Ding Dongs once in a while LOL.
My husband never grocery shops, and he never cooks. I cook 3 meals a day, 7 days a week (I prepare and pack lunch for everyone during the week when we are working/at school). I don't even like to take the family to the grocery store with me - I need to concentrate to get everything I need for the week and stay under budget, and I find them distracting.
And holy cow - $467 is more than my grocery budget for the MONTH this month for 5 people!
I can only imagine husbands who are bringing home "the wrong things" are bringing home things they'd actually like. Maybe take some notes buy the poor guy a pack of Ding Dongs once in a while LOL.
That's why I use Kroger Clicklist. It does add $5 to your bill, but you can shop on your computer and plan and budget better.
OMG....Too funny. Reminds me of someone on these boards complaining about their DH and shopping. She sent him out for ham and cheese to make sandwiches and he came back with a can of cheez whiz and a steak...I almost died laughing.
Love this thread! It made me remember my dad's grocery shopping. -- he bought the stuff he liked. Lovely things like tinned kippered herrings and pickled walnuts. Things nobody else could stand!
I've tried that three times now - the first time it took almost an hour from them to bring me my food, the second time they made a bunch of substitutions for things we don't eat, and the third time I was very specific about the substitutions I wanted so they just left all the items out that they didn't have, and I had to make another trip to the grocery store to get everything. I wish that service was more reliable in my area!