My grocery bill dropped $40 a week after I stopped shopping on Sundays

Last month I noticed I was spending around $120 every Sunday at the store near my apartment in Denver. I figured it was just my normal habits. Then I tried shopping on a Wednesday evening instead because I had nothing else to do. The aisles were way emptier and I was in and out in 20 minutes without buying any of the extra snacks or drinks I usually grab. My total came to $78 and I realized most of my impulse buys happened when the place was packed and I was stressed. Has anyone else noticed their spending changes just by switching the day you go?

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schmidt.grace1mo ago

That happened to me too actually. Switched from Saturday morning to Tuesday after work and suddenly my cart was half snacks I didn't need. It's wild how much a crowded store messes with your wallet.

nathan1931mo ago

Yeah, I heard a study once that said crowded stores make people buy more because it triggers a kind of stress response. That lines up with what you said about impulse buys happening when it's packed. Ever since I read that, I've been trying to avoid peak hours too.