Buy only what's on your list to avoid wastage

[Starmix]

If you desire to save more but eat more, you need self - discipline. If it's your habit to do list before shopping, it's essential for you to see only what you've written in your list. Don't shift your mind to other things not in your list then at the end of your shopping you realized the add ons not significant for personal or home use. There's no time to regret but to make sure you won't repeat the same mistakes deciding without thinking.

 

[Fire&Rain]

You are absolutly right on that one. Sticking to your budget is really important as it helps you save money as compared to when you buy impulsively. When you buy impulsively you end up buying things you dont necessarily need which is just a waste of money.

 

[Starmix]

It's through self discipline that stops us to buy things not needed or already duplicated. With the rising costs of commodities, we have to be wise in spending.

 

[Suba]

I make a note of the items I will buy through writing on Whatsapp that I send to my other Whatsapp number so that the items are not forgotten to be purchased. but I also often buy things that are not on the list such as snacks and other foods.

 

[Starmix]

I make a note of the items I will buy through writing on Whatsapp that I send to my other Whatsapp number so that the items are not forgotten to be purchased. but I also often buy things that are not on the list such as snacks and other foods.

I also listed down the items that I need to buy. There are also tomes that I buy things not part of my list he he. I am sometimes stubborn. But I do it rarely.

 

[Augusta]

Buying only what's on your shopping list helps minimize food waste by preventing overbuying and impulse purchases. This leads to more efficient food consumption, reducing waste and saving money.

 

[Kross]

The list is supposed to be your guide when you want to buy. Sticking to it would help you stay on track.

 

[eLdavis]

Always ensure your list has only your needs and discipline yourself to just buy that alone and it will help you save.

 

[freelancermaria]

You are right. Make a shopping list and follow it strictly. Without a list, you’re more likely to buy unnecessary items.

 

[Starmix]

If there are many things to buy, I make a list, but if only a very few, I no longer prepare a list. I just control my spending to avoid wastage.

 

[Springtime]

While I do not prepare a list of items I want to buy, they are in my mind. I usually buy just what I need. I buy extra only if there is a really good deal such as buy one get one free. And the additional items I buy are what I need to use.

 

[Starmix]

Some people do list and it's also what I observe in the mall, people glance at their list once they buy and check the list under items already bought. Doing this also helps the shopper buy wisely.

 

[Fidelia]

What is the essence of making a shopping list in the first place when it is never going to be followed. Waste of time coupled with impulsive spending.

 

[Min George]

We were taught from a very young age by our mom's to always adhere to the list when they sent us errands to buy things from the market.

 

[gwolf666]

It's a good idea, in fact it's what I always do, I only buy what's on my list to avoid possible waste and also losing money on unnecessary things, so it's clearly an excellent idea.

 

[Starmix]

Indeed it's an excellent idea to do list and many are doing this to ensure that essential things needed at home are bought and not those not part of the list. It will be a waste of time going back to the store.

 

[Nomad]

Impulse buying can cost you a lot of money, when you are buying something do not haste, think and decide if you actually need it.

 

[Augusta]

Sure, Before you shop, take inventory of what you already have to avoid duplicate purchases and ensure you're using what you have on hand.

 

[Starmix]

Impulse buying is good if there is an announcement of a price hike , or there is a coming storm that will last for a week. Households need to buy in bulk,but if not necessary it is best to rely on the list.

 

[Kera]

It is very important to control the impulse within you when you want to shop. Stick to your list. It is discipline to do that.