10. Beware of marketing tricks

The milk is in the back for a reason (as the most common grocery item requiring a quick trip to the grocery store, placing it in the rear of the store forces us to travel past other items, increasing the likelihood we’ll buy more than just milk). The cartoon covered cereal boxes are placed low at child eye-level for a reason. Relaxing and upbeat music is played for a reason. The goal is to get us to spend more time sauntering around the aisles so that we buy more. Sticking to your list will help you avoid getting suckered into buying more than you planned on.

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