When we did our weekly grocery shopping last Friday, I asked the kids to write a grocery list. So when we went into the store, I sent them off with their list and I scanned the aisles for sales and other must-have stuff. This is our typical mode of operations, since I’m always in a rush and they love to have a mission.
The kids would come over to whatever aisle I was in, to ask if we could get this or that, and I’d remind them to find the best price, and look at weight or number of servings to determine if a sale item was actually a good deal. They picked out what they thought was the best cat food and brought it over to me, but I sent them back to get he best deal on something that helps with hairballs.
By the time we finished, we’d probably only spent 20 minutes in the store, and the checkout girl said, “Looks like they were doing the shopping for you!”
I guess they really do. They put it all away when we get home also. Of course, sometimes this means the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls get left in the cupboard…
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7:13 pm
Hello. Just signed up for your links.
Peace.
8:11 pm
Any way that you can get out of the store quickly is always good!
11:02 pm
Remember the funny story of the Pillsbury rolls in the back of a hot car that exploded and hit the driver in the back of the head.
Yours in the cupboard reminded me of that. I watched MythBusters prove that It Could Happen.
1:59 am
I can hardly wait till my daughters are old enough to help rather than hinder the process. LOL! I love the way your button turned out!
12:34 pm
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12:39 pm
I’m digg’n the new button.
Thanks for the spotlight! I just finished my post for today and my kids just now made their own “beach” on my kitchen floor….I’ll keep that one for next week. 
Hugs,
Holly
4:53 pm
My 3-year old and 1-year old do their own grocery — or, at least, their version of it. They each hold a paper bag, go around the house and pick up stray toys.
Nice way to clean up, don’t you think?
Have a great Tuesday (and Wednesday, too!)
Mike
http://somethingaboutparenting.typepad.com/
6:01 pm
What a wonderful idea! Way to go kiddos! I’m going to have to put my 10 year old to work on our next trip, she will LOVE it!
11:52 pm
Children who are needed by their parents to make the home work well are given greater self esteem. Children who’s parents appreciate all their help (like yours) are truly blessed!
7:55 am
That is a great idea. We sort of have our own version of that. My kids are 8, 6 and 3 and I’m not comfortable with letting them loose in the store, so they stay with me. I will have my list and point things out to them and they get it for me and put it in the cart. In a couple of years, I can do what you’re doing and won’t that be a great time saver? Thanks!
11:11 am
That is a great idea! It will teach them to use their math in everyday situations, too! Blessings to you!
9:25 am
Mine like to help too! The oldest is just figuring out the price comparison.
3:24 pm
Susan Ragsdale (www.theassetedge.net) just forwarded your blog link to me. I’m a big “assets” promoter, so I’m thrilled to read your stories about empowering youth!
12:15 am
[...] Yeah, they got one at the grocery store last week. Punks. [...]
1:07 pm
My 2 year old has started helping as well. He likes putting the groceries on the belt. Stumbled.