I have to go the grocery store tonight, and I’m already dreading it. The scene there is all too easy to envision, probably because it’s the one I encounter every time I go: aisles crowded... Read more >>

I walked into the grocery store last night with the intention of grabbing a few things for dinner. Forty-five minutes later, I walked out with a lighter wallet, two full bags of groceries, and only... Read more >>

Last night it happened again. I dozed off into my imaginary land. Except this time it was a very depressing dream. One of those dreams where I’m still bothered when I woke up, and its still... Read more >>

Grocery shopping tops my list of least favorite things to do. It’s stressful, time consuming, and expensive. I practice all of the strategies to save on our grocery bill: the coupons,... Read more >>

I can shop at four or five stores with a small toddler in two hours (or less). Some weeks, this turns into a workout as I’m speeding through the stores knowing that I have to be somewhere... Read more >>

Time Magazine wrote a story about me in 2006 when my company Women & Wine, was in its infancy. They quoted me with this phrase that as soon as it came out of my mouth I knew I’d someday have... Read more >>

It’s an old question, every time it comes time to check out when we go to the supermarket or grocery for shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? Everyone uses bags; everybody has this choice. It... Read more >>

I remember the time a local grocery store put in a gas station. People who bought groceries there received bar-coded tickets entitling them to gasoline discounts. Getting the newly installed... Read more >>

Retailers play many pricing and math games with consumers to get them to spend more. One example is a “Buy One, Get One 50 Percent Off” instead of just 25 percent off. There are also... Read more >>

For me, there is no joy at the average supermarket. The whole experience is a chore. First off, the lighting gives me a headache. Second, there’s the complete disregard of the seasons. Sorry,... Read more >>