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What Kind of Food Shopper Are You?

For each statement below, circle the phrase that best describes you.

I love to shop
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I love to cook        
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I go up every aisle and take my time  
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I know a good price when I see one
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I use manufacturers’ coupons
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
When I find a good sale, I stock up on the items we use regularly
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I keep my family’s nutritional needs and food preferences in mind when
I shop.
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I’ll go to several supermarkets to get the best price
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I like warehouse shopping
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I shop at grocery closeout places
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I hate finding out someone got a better deal than me
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I feel very satisfied after I’ve saved money
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I plan menus carefully
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I stick to my list – no matter what
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I use a list as a basic guideline – but I’ll take advantage of in-store
specials
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I use the supermarket sales flyers to plan my shopping trip
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I buy “family-sized” packages and break them up to freeze
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I cook in bulk and freeze extra for later
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I cook “from scratch” as much as possible
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I use convenience foods as little as possible
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
If I’m too tired to cook, I grab something from the freezer instead of
doing takeout
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I look for new ways to save money whenever possible
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I know how to pick high quality produce
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I know how to select the best cuts of meat
always usually occasionally rarely never
         
I have a well-stocked pantry
always usually occasionally rarely never


If you answered mostly (12+) “always” or “usually”: You are a
super-shopper and use many techniques for saving money. You probably have a big freezer and it’s usually full. Your coupons are organized and up-to-date and you know the layout of all your favorite supermarkets. You’ll go out of your way to find a bargain. Things to watch for:

Do you buy more than you can use?
You may sometimes bite off more than you can chew and wind up throwing spoiled food away. Are you spending an hour to save a few pennies?

If you answered mostly (12+)“occasionally”: You know you could be
saving more, but may not want to spend the time needed to save big. Things to watch for: Short-cuts to save time can get out of hand and become costly.

Keep an eye on the total you are spending on food – it’s easy to let the odd take-out meal or frozen dinner edge the budget into the red. Try
incorporating one new tip a week until you reach your target food
budget.

If you answered mostly (12+) “rarely” or “never”: There’s hope for the future: you can reap BIG savings on your food budget by using some neat tricks & tips regularly. Things to watch for: Living on fast food
doesn’t do you health any more good than your budget. Try to reach your budget goal a few changes at a time–that’s easier to stick with than a radical overhaul of habits. Consider sharing cooking and shopping with other family members who might like the job.

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