I made a big mistake this weekend, and it’s only fair that I share my experience. I really wanted to host a wine tasting party for about ten people. Now keep in mind that I AM on a budget. So…I walk in to the grocery store, grab a shopping cart and head to the produce section. ( QUICK TANGENT: I heard once that if you are on a diet, the best way to eat healthy is to only shop around the perimeter of the grocery store. If you think about it, the healthiest, more expensive items are on the perimeter like the produce, meats, and dairy products. Forget about the Pringles…THOSE are on aisle 6). Back to the story. I was hungry. I just got out of rugby practice, and craved the bulk section. Gotta stay classy I thought…Yeah right. Forget the party…for now. I made a quick U-turn and turned down aisle 5. Ahhh, Peace on Earth. Oh, how I love unwrapped, milk chocolate covered pretzels. I grabbed a bag, filled it a couple of scoops worth, and weighed the pretzels quickly. This process went on with different items in the store for about a half hour. While my cart was getting full, my piggy bank was depleting. The moral of my quick, random story- I WAS HUNGRY. Never, I repeat never go to the grocery store when you’re starving. Impulsive shopping is NEVER cheap. Also, I didn’t have a plan. Oh my. I’m turning in to my mother. She would be in her glory if she saw me with a spread sheet of some sort mapping out the data. What was I thinking?! I didn’t have a grocery list, and I didn’t ask my friends what they liked! Big No No.
So I found this video on YouTube, and it’s sponsored by Quiznos, which is interesting in itself, but if you look beyond that…the video has some great tips! If you plan on hosting a party, give yourself a couple of days to plan. Talk to the cashier’s at the liquor store. Believe it or not, they know what sells! Also, keep in mind that people may have food allergies, so plan accordingly. I’ll let you know how my party went! Wish me luck.
-Case
I can totally agree with not only the idea of your blog, but the posting as well. Whenever I go to the grocery store it is usually when I am hungry, because I am a busy college student and have no time and no money! I usually end up doing the dreaded last minute shopping and end up spending a lot of money. So lately, I have made a change in my grocery shopping life and started going to Aldi’s. Yes, it is kind of a grandma store, but it is very much cheaper indeed.
As far as purchasing for a party, that is never cheap. I laughed when I read you were drinknig a $20 bottle of wine from Dixie cups! Haha, unfortunetly that has happened to me as well. I bought some cheap glasses at the dollar store and my wine life is so much better for it!
I love your blog!!
Jackie you are too cute. Maybe we should get everyone together and test out our classy ideas!- Cheers!