Grocery shopping is one of those things that just has to be done. We cant put it off just because the kids are awkward. We still need to eat. The key to stress-free shopping with kids is time and plenty of it. How long would it normally take you to do the weekly shopping? OK. Double it. If youre short of time then try and make some elsewhere. If you try to rush the big weekly shop youll get stressed, the kids will get stressed and youll think the world and his wife is staring at you.
OK so how do you make time? Well, why not combine the shopping with a meal out? Youll save time on food preparation and washing up and it doesnt need to be expensive. Most large stores will serve food these days fairly cheaply. The added bonus of doing it this way is that the kids think its fun. Children always think eating out is fun. You might not but theyll enjoy it.
Preparation is the next most important item on the list. Remember that children wont cry to deliberately annoy you until they reach 15-18 months old. Any younger than that and theres usually a reason. Make sure you have a small drink and snacks. Raisins are great because they take ages to get out the packet with...
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