[header] How to save time grocery shopping [title] Make a detailed grocery list. [step] Write down the items you need, starting with the essentials. Do a quick scan of your refrigerator and pantry to see what you're out of and what you can hold off on buying. 
Go over your list a few times to make sure it's complete-if you forget something, you'll just have to make another trip out. [substeps] Don't wait until right before you head to the supermarket to put your grocery list together.