Bring a Snack When Shopping

By Carol Tewksbury (Guest Post)

I have a small igloo cooler I carry on errand days. It works super for 2 bottles of flavored water, a sandwich, sliced carrots, sliced apple and whatever else I may want depnding on how long I'll be running the roads. Saves cash and its healthier than burger and fries my old standard! Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.

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Debbie52

This is a very good idea and one I try to remember, especially on garage sale days. I am bad about just stopping for a donut, coffee or some greasy bad for me snack when I could bring something better from home and save the money! I atleast try to bring a cup of ice water with so I won't be tempted to stop for a Coke!

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Las Vegas Angel

I like the snack size packages of fruit snacks for a quick pick me up when I am out running errands. They are usually less than 100 calories, are fat free, and also provide a little sweetness, too.

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Kathi Black

If you don't have time to "pack a snack" I've found that purchasing a small bag of whole, unsweetened frozen strawberries to snack on while I shop is less expensive and lower in calories then most anything else. I can suck on one for several minutes and it's really refreshing.