How to make grocery shopping easier

Attention shoppers: Stocking your kitchen doesn't have to feel like a time-consuming chore! Here's your game plan for navigating confusing store layouts, potential impulse buys, and more.

When life gets hectic, shopping can sometimes fall to the bottom of your to-do list. It may feel easier to eat out, order in, or scrounge around like you're on an episode of Chopped. (You have pickles, rice, and cheese­—what are you making!?) Or maybe you go the Supermarket Sweep route, speeding through and tossing whatever in your cart.

But if you spend a little extra time planning, strategizing, and turning the process into a weekly habit, you can save time, stress, and Points®. Even better, when you stock your kitchen with ZeroPoint® foods, Budget­-friendly staples, and go-to ingredients, making nutritious choices and staying on track can feel easier.

Few of us have time to waste, especially at the grocery store. Streamlining the process and learning to deal with obstacles is one of your best tools for saving time and setting yourself up for the week-and ongoing progress.