Yep you read that right!!! I said to take your kids grocery shopping!! I know it can be a struggle shopping with the kids. Trust me. I’ve been there, and no one loves ClickList (curbside pickup) more than I do!!! However, I do try to take my kids in at least once a month for the experience. There is SO much they can learn at the grocery even from a very young age. There are so many colors, shapes, sounds and smells. You can use all your senses at the grocery and talk about them as you go.
Play Eye Spy: For little ones have them help you spot different colors or shapes. Say, “Help me find something red,” or “Can you find something square?”
For older kids have them find something from a specific country or dish. “What do you see that can be used in an omelette?” or “What in this aisle looks like a food from Japan?”
Guess What’s on the List: This is similar to Eye Spy but you say it in a riddle. “What fruit has yellow peel?” or “What protein do we use in tacos?” Go down your grocery list having them guess what you need and find it to put it in the cart. You obviously don’t need to do this with every item. I didn’t say torture yourself with being there all day 😂.
Pick Out Something for Dinner: Do you have a picky kid who insists on something else no matter what you fix? This is perfect for those kids!! Before you leave have them choose something out of a cookbook they think looks good to fix. Then, have them help you gather ingredients for their special dish.
You can also do this in reverse. Have them choose a HEALTHY item at the grocery they would like to try and then come up with a way to put it in a dish. It is amazing how this can spark some great healthy eating for the whole family!!!
*Bonus: Have them cook the meal with you!!! It’s amazing how much more open minded they will be when they are part of the planning and cooking!! I have had so many wins at dinner doing this! Plus you may even find something new YOU like!!😄
Come up with your own ways to make grocery shopping fun and use it in your favor when shopping😉. Just try it!!! I dare you!😄💕
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