How to grocery shop frugally

Max and I went on our first grocery store trip this week. i thought it would be a super breeze, I would just plop him on the cart like I had seen so many other moms do, and he would hang out while I perused the aisles and accomplished my list. 

Not so much! Apparently sprouts frowns upon having carts that accommodate carseats, and it clearly said, hey don't put your carseat up here like you can with all other carts, suckah!!

So I put his carseat in the main basket part, you know, where you put all your groceries. So with baby in the main basket, where do the goods go?  See exhibit A.

So, I had to stack Maxwell. I tried to avoid piling things on him but towards the end he did have a ginger root and some almonds on his legs. On the plus side, I stayed well within my list, and even said no to a few non-necessities. 

Something about sprouts makes me feel like everything in there is good for you. Chocolate covered peanuts at king soopers? No way! Chocolate covered peanuts at sprouts? Super healthy, I'm sure!!

Exhibit A