Comments on: Tips for Shopping with Your Kids

By: sara@coffeerandoms

sara@coffeerandoms — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:23:14 +0000

A variation on the bribe thing: in addition to the free cookies that the Kroger bakery gives out around here, I often let each of the kids choose one “special thing” to buy that wasn’t on the list. I get veto power. Okay, so sometimes we end up with Doritos or hot dogs. But it doesn’t take much encouragement to get them all excited about picking out and trying all the weird and wacky things out of the produce section–fresh brussel sprouts. Star fruit. And because it’s their special pick, they’re excited to eat it. And sometimes, to mix it up even more, I let them pick out a special thing to donate to the food bank. The chance to talk about being generous to the food bank, and visiting it, and helping stock the food we’ve brought is a great thing.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:58:24 +0000

A lifftle tip that makes my family “run like a well oiled machine” (said by an observer last week) I have my children play grocery store at home. We goof around practicing our “positions on the train” and the jobs that go with them. I shop with six kids and two carts (11,9,8,6,3,1year and one on the way) Baby sits in cart, 9 year old walks beside baby and me to entertain the little one, 11 year old pushes cart and 8 year old transfer items to the cart. 6 year old holds onto cart in front right hand corner and is asked to “train” 3 year old in the methods of holding onto cart while walking and teacher her how to one finger touch. Timing is everything. Being fed and rested is huge. Explaining blessings and consequences at home is also very helpful. Little ones understand the train concept and learn easily how to follow. If your little one isn’t ready for 1 finger touching, allow them to select their favorite toy to put in their right hand and explain that they can keep it as long as they hold on to the “train” with the left hand.

I know it is a lot, but it is a blessing to be able to shop with my children and get 2 loads of groceries in the time it takes others to get 1. Pray first and then try it! God Bless! Becky

By: Tracie

Tracie — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:29:19 +0000

Anonymous….. Discipline? Really? I am all for it when raising my children to become Godly people full of great character. I am under the impression that you do not have children, otherwise you’d understand that children act out at times, even when disicipline follows.
my2cents–I know it’s an old post but I couldn’t let it slide.

By: Lis

Lis — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:51:11 +0000

It’s great if you can go late at night after the kids have gone to bed. If you don’t have a trustworthy older teenager or spouse that can be home with them see if a neighbor or friend might be willing to come by and hang out while you’re out. (Since the kids are already asleep you can assure them it’s just a matter of coming by and watching tv or a movie while you’re gone.)

Also, if you have friends with kids organize play dates where one afternoon you watch their kids while they do some child-free grocery shopping and the next time they can watch yours while you do your shopping!

By: Becky Free

Becky Free — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:29:03 +0000

I LOVE your honesty,humor and energy!!! It ALL comes alive on your pages thru your words!!! GREAT job…keepup the GREAT work…its making my life easier and my stress level a lil lower…LOL =)

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:38:25 +0000

Just heard you on Rachael Ray. Can not wait to get started with this idea. Thanks!

By: noel2momof3

noel2momof3 — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Couldn’t say it better myself. Love your 3 points. Works every week!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:41:00 +0000

7. Discipline your children.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:18:00 +0000

On one shopping trip that I got to go by myself, I wrote down the sections in the store in the order I shop. Then I came home and typed up a sheet on the computer with it divided up that way. Then when I make my shopping list or as we run out of things my list is already organized. (It’s also easy for hubby to write things on the list or shop if needed)

By: Betsy

Betsy — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:54:00 +0000

Just discovered your blog! I cracked up at this post–I, too, have to take my kids (1 year old twins, 2 year old “big sister”) to the store and I do everything you said–even the bribing. For us, it’s the canisters of Teddy Grahams that get us through the checkout line (and those little canisters are conveniently placed there waiting for little hands to grab them!).