Ever stop by the grocery store for a few items, only to reach checkout with your cart piled high? That’s no accident. Grocery stores use clever strategies to encourage you to buy more than you planned. That’s why today we’re sharing some eye-opening tips to help you stick to your list and leave with just what you came for!

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