Here’s when you should hit the supermarket to optimize your shopping trip.
I am one of those people who absolutely lovegoing to the grocery store.
Growing up, my dad and I had a father-daughter Sunday ritual of hitting up our local market together.
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It might sound strange, but those grocery store trips were one of the highlights of my childhood.
My sentimental musings aside, I’ve spent a lot of time in grocery stores throughout my life.
Over time, I’ve learned the best times to hit the market, depending on your objective.
You’llzip through the aislesand check out with practically no one to slow you down.
Show up late and things tend to be picked over, leaving you with less-than-desirable options.
But this depends on when your local grocery store releases its weekly ads.
Do a little research and go that same day.
You’ll have your choice ofall the new sale itemsbefore they’re snatched up.
To Get the Freshest Produce
Talk to the store manager about when they get their produce delivered.
Then time your shopping to coincide with the freshest arrivals.
Aim for three days ahead to avoid major lines and crowded aisles.
