grocery shopping

Grocery shopping: a mundane necessity turned frustrating ordeal. Discover the pet peeves of local shoppers that make every trip a test of patience.

With these "not-so-secrets" in mind you are now ready to navigate the aisles with confidence.

The '6 to 1' grocery shopping method takes aim at skyrocketing food prices while maintaining a balanced diet (and allowing for the occasional indulgence).

So now that I've said that, let me offer a personal apology for ALSO being guilty of some of the no-no's on this list. But to be honest, I find that most Texas people are very gracious when shopping. MOST. It would seem some didn't take 'People-ing 101.'

There are some behaviors many of us have seen that may immediately come to mind. Brazenly cutting in line is a HUGE no-no. That should be a given. Insulting people seems fairly obvious, but I've still seen it happen. Heaven help the person who goes after the last bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos when THESE people are nearby.

Saving money is important that's why you want to save wherever you can. When you buy these certain items at this store, you'll save money all year long.

In New Mexico, three Walmart locations have done away with self-checkout. Is this the beginning of a new trend that we'll soon see here in Texas?

Aldi is a grocery chain found all over the US, other countries, and parts of Texas. However, the Texas Panhandle and West Texas are without an Aldi.

Get sticker shock looking at chicken breasts? Us too.

It is time for your weekly grocery shopping trip. You go with list in hand. You think you are ready to adhere to it. You are probably doomed. Just a little.