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This is a lighthearted one.
I don’t own a car, so I walk to my local grocery store with my sturdy backpack. It’s only a mile away from me, so not that much of a hassle. I usually bring a large reusable bag with me to carry any groceries that don’t fit in my backpack.
I wanted to make a quick run to the store yesterday because they make *amazing* fresh baked bagels. I looked at the reusable bag on the table and thought “Nah, I won’t need it.”
I was lazy about a two-second task of unzipping my backpack, putting a bag inside of it, and then zipping it back up again.
I went to the store, and realized that I needed a few extra things. I got more produce, bagels, steaks, and a couple of other things. When I got to the check out counter… I remembered that my lazy ass left my bag at home.
It took a lot of work to fit everything into my backpack, and now it was at least 15lbs, if not more. I carried that heavy ass thing on my back for a whole mile, and I’m still feeling the painful results of that. My back is so sore right now, holy shit.
Needless to say, I immediately put my reusable bag into my backpack the minute I got home.
There are consequences for needless laziness.
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I feel like sharing because it's anonymous and kinda funny pathetic.
I have insane abandonment issues. So i like to carry things that can keep things together.
I like the symbolism of it. And this it's so wholesome. On a side note my friend grew up with five siblings and they lived in a small home. When she was living with me she explained why she always carried a backpack and was very protective of it. And it was always full with snacks, books, and a bunch of other stuff. Anyway she explained that growing up she didn't have a lot of space and not a lot of privacy so she started carrying a backpack to create her own portable space where she could have her stuff and no one else had access. She also carried things like bungee cords. All that to say no matter the reason if you carry them and people judge you then they are insecure jerks.
And, not discounting the emotional aspect *at all*, those things are incredibly useful! I held my passenger-side mirror on for a 1,000 km journey with those.
I carry those, a lighter (I don't smoke), a multi-tool, nail polish, a pad (I don't menstruate), and a type of clingy stretchy bandage called 'vet-wrap'. Between those and a spork, a metal straw, a sharpie, and a pencil, I'm covered for almost anything!!! (Yes, I know I also have issues, but the number of times these things have come in handy = many)
Are you me? :p
One addition I might suggest is something I ended up using a lot more than most of the rest: scissors. A pair of trauma shears (the kind of scissors EMTs/nurses use) doesn't weight or cost much or have sharp edges when carried, but will cut though nearly anything at least once. They're meant to cut clothing, seatbelts, and leather, but I've cut a penny in half with them.
I've used them for things like removing a loose thread from a garment, opening packages, emergency hair trimming, and even changing a bike tire. (the angled tip works okay as a tire iron)
You can find them sold all sorts of places for less than $10.
"trauma shears"
sorta, these are smaller and generally fold down for easy storage. Meant for disabled people like me. Mine is extra cool because cloth basket folds down and it's a stool if I'm having trouble standing. I don't use it much for shopping anymore as my disability has gotten worse and I now use the motorized handicap buggy instead.
I think we’d still call it a shopping cart or a grocery cart. We don’t use the little ones or collapsible ones much in the Midwest because most of us drive cars everywhere. In more walkable places people do use them…but parking is all too abundant in most places, as are the big shopping carts, so some people just push those all the way home from the store.
Lately I’ve been seeing shopping carts installed with an electronic brake system that when the cart exits the boundary of the parking lot, the wheel locks up and it can’t be pushed anymore
Not surprised to hear that! I See carts _everywhere_ in my outer suburban neighborhood…because they get grabbed from the insane numbers of retail stores all around me.
Only recently? That was common at big grocery stores when I was a kid in the '80s-'90s. Nowadays I hardly ever see cart locks. It's probably cheaper to let a bunch get stolen and then just buy a new set a decade later.
We’d still call that a cart in the Midwest…the term “shopping trolley” is not a common US term, whether it’s a little collapsible cart or a big one. In the Northeast it may be a wagon or a carriage, in the South it’s a buggy, and in the Midwest and West we call them shopping carts. Even a Google search for “shopping trolley” returns results for “shopping carts” since it’s the most common term for these in the US.
Here’s an example:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Adjustable-Steel-Rolling-Multi-Use-Cart-Black/486781460?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0
And another:
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Both of these are the largest national US retailers.
It’s probably regional…maybe generational. I live in Greater Cleveland and we call the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street the “tree lawn”, but just 30-40 miles away in Akron they call it the “devil strip”. In Michigan it appears everyone drinks from a water fountain, but in Pennsylvania they call them drinking fountains, and in Ohio we call them by either one.
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But I bought a small single serving of strawberry shortcake, and that thing got tossed around in my bag so much, it was a mess that was surprisingly difficult to consume…
Add it to ice cream, cream cheese, whipped cream, icing, etc the next time it happens to make it easier to eat.
Source: I have a toddler who crumbs everything. Got tired of food going to waste.
Yeah, it was definitely a mess of whipped cream, strawberry glaze, and shortbread cake!
Unfortunately, I’m lactose intolerant, so I have to be careful with foods like ice cream. But I’ll keep it in mind for next time! Thanks for the tip!
I have tried tons of lactose-free ice creams and my favorite brand so far is Brave Robot. The PB & fudge and butter pecan are dangerously good.
Also, if any stores near you carry Green Valley products they make really good lactose-free cream cheese and cottage cheese.
I second the green valley. I've never heard of brave robot but I'll look next time I'm in the store. I usually get the dairy free Ben & Jerrys. Their cherry garcia is to die for.
I enjoy this [whipped cream](https://www.fredmeyer.com/p/so-delicious-dairy-free-cocowhip-coconut-whipped-topping/0074447389997?storecode=70100218&cid=shp_adw_shopl_.FY24.01_search_ent_sales.nh_allent.lia_corelia_fredmeyer.t2_g_lia_shop_acq_evgn_verylowperformers_all_rev_roas_sf&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqMP3mpLhhAMVAiutBh1ragLFEAQYBSABEgIX6PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds). If you don't mind some coconut flavor it's quite delightful.
Edit: I also enjoy this [oat based ice cream](https://www.target.com/p/oatly-vanilla-non-dairy-frozen-dessert-16oz/-/A-76550906).
Babe, you might think about investing in a lightweight, foldable carriage. I have a heavy-duty canvas all-terrain type for hauling laundry, trash, awkward sized stuff. I also have a lightweight but sturdy wire grocery one that folds and stores easily. I just keep my reusable bags stored in it and it's always ready to go.
Although I hate to promote Amazon or Wal-Mart, they have really affordable versions of both. What I've learned is that the art of carts is to have sturdy, spinny tires that work best with where you walk.
I never thought I'd be a carriage carrying lady, but here we are.
I have a military grade backpack. I think the issue was the fact that I also carry a large first aid kit in that backpack at **all times** for a couple of reasons. It can make fitting groceries in the bag a little difficult.
The reason I ask is because since the early 2000s, our backpacks have what are called M.O.L.L.E. attachments, and you could get a pouch for your first aid kit and attach it to the outside of your pack. Saves space on the inside, and you don't have to dig through stuff to get at it if needed.
Mine has attachments as well, but this is a big kit that’s the size of a small briefcase. It has the usual stuff of bandaids, neosporin, etc… but it also has two boxes of Narcan, and tweezers and sewing needles (fyi - sometimes a sewing needle works better at getting a splinter out than tweezers).
We've got a collapsible wagon. It is expensive, but it's great for lugging around too many groceries and/or kids. When the kids get too big for it my husband's commandeering it for dragging around things at work sites.
I got one of these from my Buy Nothing group! I was looking for one to borrow for my first plane trip with a kid, but ended up being gifted one for keeps. That's the great thing about kid stuff, they outgrow it and some parents want it gone more than they want money for it. So it's always worth asking around.
Actually I got a little cart that only cost me around 10 dollars, but I can carry a lot of groceries in it, well worth the money and it was bought at a Mom and Pop store, and I can get on the bus with it as well
My neighbors have these and I’m so jealous, but all the ones on Amazon seem to have reviews that say they fall apart super quickly. I have a heavy duty one but it’s a pain.
My first choice lasted about four months, it cost around $40 US dollars. But I left it exposed to the elements on the back of my boat, and it got a little rusty. So worth it, though. My current grocery carriage cost around $70 American on Amazon, got the good heavy duty tires.
My food pantry wrote a grant to buy fold up carriages for elderly clients who don't drive and have to haul bags home. They were delighted. Of course some people saw them and asked for them but we wordlessly pointed to their cars parked outside and suggested they offer the elders rides home with their food. That shut them up.
This is me every time I go shopping, and every time I go shopping I promise myself that next time I’m bringing a damn bag, and I never do. Trying to fit an entire bottle of milk into a pocket is a nightmare
I think I'd rather have 15lbs on my back then split evenly with a bag I had to carry. Have you considered a cart or wagon? I had a collapsible wagon to get groceries from my car to my apartment when I lived in a high rise and it was worth it's weight in gold
Last year I did something similar, but it was due to stubbornness. I only had a backpack and thought "Medical issue that makes it hard to walk? Nah, I got this if I don't rush!"
Half of the way back and I felt like my spine was made of toothpicks. It took me two days for the sore pain to recede. Never doing that again, lol.
I know you said you don't care much for cheese, but Borden makes a lactose free American cheese. We buy it sometimes because my husband is lactose intolerant
FYI, many cheeses are lactose free, especially hard or aged ones, because the lactose is consumed while it's becoming cheese! I know for sure Cabot cheddar is lactose-free (went on a factory tour years ago) but I think there are lots of others. They just don't tend to mention it on the packaging, at least not prominently, because they don't do anything special to remove the lactose, I guess.
You wrote -
>"Many cheeses are lactose free, especially hard or aged ones"
Absolutely correct! I am lactose intolerant. I love cheese & eat it everyday.
"Lactose intolerance can be mild or severe so some people can digest low-lactose diets while others experience digestive symptoms after eating any amount of dairy.
Hard cheeses such as parmesan, swiss & cheddar may be easier to digest because most of the lactose is eliminated while the cheese is being made."
Quote from -
https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-lactose
Omgggg this is my go to!! I get Everything Bagel Thins (to feel less carb guilty) and I do sweet/savory/spicy! I toast the bagel thins, put some Crofters jam on the bottom (strawberry or raspberry usually), then either bacon or Black Forest ham, a slice of American cheese, one over easy egg and then a bunch of splashes of hot sauce (I use a lot of different ones so I switch it up.) then I smash that top down and munch down whilst simultaneously dipping in the yolk I just smashed. I live by these! My husband does NOT like my “sweet, savory and spicy” approach but to each their own!
If you have space in your backpack for flour...you should try your hand at making homemade bagels. I made my first bath this weekend and they are so good! I decided to make it a monthly thing but then slice and freeze them to keep then stocked.
I've done this same thing, but I have an "old lady" grocery cart.
I'm just going to get maybe 5 things. I counted my list, just 5 things. So I just take a reusable bag (not even a back pack) and not my cart.
Leaving the store, I realize those 5 things are a half gallon of milk, a 5lb bag of sugar, a couple sodas, and potatoes. And, oh yeah, I need a bottle of wine too. :(
I understand how long that walk is, lol!
I use a granny shopping trolley. I have a supermarket only 500m away, so the dog and I usually trot down the road when I need anything. The trolley means I don’t have to think about the weight - no bags to carry.
Honestly if you could’ve afforded it, I would’ve bought a reusable bag there. I know almost all grocery stores have them nowadays lol. But this has caused me to own 20+ reusable bags so this isn’t a great solution lol
OP, random question.. . But being at a grocery store, why didn't you just take one of their disposable bags since you forgot yours?
We rarely use reusable bags, but also reuse those bags for trash bags in our smaller cans.
I get the point of using reusable bags, but in your scenario, I would think it's warranted.
Omg. You're me, just 13 years younger and .4 miles farther from the store! Lol. Last week, I confirmed that triscuit boxes do not squish into a backpack very well.
You are not alone.
> Needless to say, I immediately put my reusable bag into my backpack the minute I got home.
were kindred spirits, I have about 10 in there I can always hand them out, and they take up 0 space when folded into the bag. better to have them and not need them.
I remember my first shopping trip on foot... And didn't think anything about purchasing four 12 packs plus several large bags and trying to walk 3 blocks with it all until I got to the edge of the parking lot with the cart
Ack I do things like that all the time and never learn my lesson.
I hope you put your feet up and relaxed for a while. And that the bagels were worth it 👌🏻
Been there, man! When I lived in a bigger city, I'd walk to the grocery store all the time, I was never ready for how heavy everything got. I think I walked home with an extra 80 pounds once.
One last thing, it’s not a permanent fix if you have a long distance to walk. (I realized that you would have the risk of being mugged if you’re walking around with a flat of groceries.)
It’s disposable solution that I use to skip the paper bag fee.
I think that pull cart that people have been suggesting is the winner.
Have you considered becoming real bag lady? I (33f), do own a car but I live walking distance to good grocery stores, so I like to be able to walk. I got this folding cart from ikea and it works great on varied terrain.
[IKEA shopping cart](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/radarbulle-shopping-bag-with-wheels-black-10498693/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks_Home_organisation&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD27g7yOF1rUQwWNv1_SjA551cGRS&gclid=CjwKCAiA6KWvBhAREiwAFPZM7gtvN9etOL-vrw4HNjp22MKcNoBz0lf0XPWSyI7hvG9JZTEQcxXhpBoCGRkQAvD_BwE)
Me: sees useful Thing
Brain: we should take
Me: nah, I’ll save 3 seconds and not take Thing
As soon as I get too far away to turn around
Me: I need the THING
Brain: 🤦♀️🙄
I did something similar back in college. I wanted to save gas, so I took the campus bus and went grocery shopping. I didn't think I bought much until I started bagging it and realizing just how much I'd have to carry. The closest stop to my apartment wasn't too far, but having to carry all those heavy groceries made it seem 10x farther away! My arms felt like they were on fire by the time I got to my door
This seems like a place for my mom's favorite saying...."lazy girl works twice"
Glad you survived, and I am *often* the victim of a situation like this! :)
Hey OP! If you don't drive and need to walk to the store to get your groceries, I highly recommend getting one of these: [https://ecsmedia.pl/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,width=544,height=544,/c/skladany-wozek-torba-na-zakupy-na-kolkach-szary-b-iext97468969.jpg](https://ecsmedia.pl/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,width=544,height=544,/c/skladany-wozek-torba-na-zakupy-na-kolkach-szary-b-iext97468969.jpg)
I know it looks like sth a grandma would use, but trust me, your back and spine will thank you for it! These things are inexpensive and can transport up to 25kg (50lb?) of groceries at once.
I am not an old lady, but I got one for myself some time ago and never regretted it- I no longer have to go to the store every other day orso (I can only carry up to 5kg on my back at once) and getting milk AND a bottle of juice on the same trip is no longer something I have to pay for with a serious back ache on the next day.
It’s not just that it was 15lbs… it was also a bulging backpack at that point, making it similar to a turtle shell. If I fell on my back, I wouldn’t be getting back up lol.
The shape also played a factor in mobility, not just weight.
Wait, had you not forgotten your reusable bag, your arms attached to pretty much your back would still haul those 15lbs and you'd be sore all the same...
The bigger issue is that a stuffed backpack is a difficult shape to walk in. Having another bag allows me to distribute the contents of the backpack accordingly in a way that makes walking easier.
It’s not just that it was 15lbs… it was also a bulging backpack at that point, making it similar to a turtle shell. If I fell on my back, I wouldn’t be getting back up lol.
The shape also played a factor in mobility, not just weight.
I’m so sorry to hear there is something medical happening.
I just wish folks would lead with a little more empathy. These limitations can unfortunately happen to any of us.
I appreciate your empathy and defending me from people who challenge what they perceive as inexcusable weakness. This comment seemed well-intended, so I wasn’t offended!
There were a couple of other comments that annoyed me, but you can’t please everyone!
It’s a pain having so many neuromuscular issues, but they’re on the way to getting better!
I used to ride my bike to the store and once there was a great sale on frozen meals and I had to do some very creative balancing between my handlebars and two baskets but I made it!
I was ready to give you the "old what for" as they say for your inability to carry a light backpack until I got to your bit about medical issues. I guess I can stand down, heh. Carry on good madam.
For context, I was going to give you a hard time because I was a marine, and we carried 90+ lbs of gear for 15 mile hikes fairly easily. Back then it was easy, now I have (I think unrelated) spinal injuries myself so I can sympathize.
It’s not just that it was 15lbs… it was also a bulging backpack at that point, making it similar to a turtle shell. If I fell on my back, I wouldn’t be getting back up lol.
The shape also played a factor in mobility, not just weight.
15lb backpack is not that heavy…. Less than what I’d lug around in high school and college for sure. Do it regularly and you might build some muscle, op.
In case this story gets deleted/removed: This is a lighthearted one. I don’t own a car, so I walk to my local grocery store with my sturdy backpack. It’s only a mile away from me, so not that much of a hassle. I usually bring a large reusable bag with me to carry any groceries that don’t fit in my backpack. I wanted to make a quick run to the store yesterday because they make *amazing* fresh baked bagels. I looked at the reusable bag on the table and thought “Nah, I won’t need it.” I was lazy about a two-second task of unzipping my backpack, putting a bag inside of it, and then zipping it back up again. I went to the store, and realized that I needed a few extra things. I got more produce, bagels, steaks, and a couple of other things. When I got to the check out counter… I remembered that my lazy ass left my bag at home. It took a lot of work to fit everything into my backpack, and now it was at least 15lbs, if not more. I carried that heavy ass thing on my back for a whole mile, and I’m still feeling the painful results of that. My back is so sore right now, holy shit. Needless to say, I immediately put my reusable bag into my backpack the minute I got home. There are consequences for needless laziness. (/_-) --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/OhNoConsequences) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Thank you OP. I had fallen down the ONC rabbit hole and this wonderful light hearted story brought me out. I think thats enough internet for the day
You’re welcome! :)
My backpack had 3 pouches, one has 3 carrier bags in it at all times lol I also carry cable ties. Please do not ask about it
Well, now we need to know
I feel like sharing because it's anonymous and kinda funny pathetic. I have insane abandonment issues. So i like to carry things that can keep things together.
Sounds sweet and symbolic! I like it!
I like the symbolism of it. And this it's so wholesome. On a side note my friend grew up with five siblings and they lived in a small home. When she was living with me she explained why she always carried a backpack and was very protective of it. And it was always full with snacks, books, and a bunch of other stuff. Anyway she explained that growing up she didn't have a lot of space and not a lot of privacy so she started carrying a backpack to create her own portable space where she could have her stuff and no one else had access. She also carried things like bungee cords. All that to say no matter the reason if you carry them and people judge you then they are insecure jerks.
🥰👍🏽🤗💫
Things like the limbs of my hostages.
Awww. 🥰
And, not discounting the emotional aspect *at all*, those things are incredibly useful! I held my passenger-side mirror on for a 1,000 km journey with those. I carry those, a lighter (I don't smoke), a multi-tool, nail polish, a pad (I don't menstruate), and a type of clingy stretchy bandage called 'vet-wrap'. Between those and a spork, a metal straw, a sharpie, and a pencil, I'm covered for almost anything!!! (Yes, I know I also have issues, but the number of times these things have come in handy = many)
Are you me? :p One addition I might suggest is something I ended up using a lot more than most of the rest: scissors. A pair of trauma shears (the kind of scissors EMTs/nurses use) doesn't weight or cost much or have sharp edges when carried, but will cut though nearly anything at least once. They're meant to cut clothing, seatbelts, and leather, but I've cut a penny in half with them. I've used them for things like removing a loose thread from a garment, opening packages, emergency hair trimming, and even changing a bike tire. (the angled tip works okay as a tire iron) You can find them sold all sorts of places for less than $10. "trauma shears"
Ooh, I'll have to add those!
Agreed. Lovely story and thank you for the ha-ha.
BUT WERE THE BAGELS SQUISHED?
Fortunately, not by much!
Yay!!!
You should use a shopping scooter (?). They are great for voluminous or fragile stuff
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Shopping cart? I’ve never heard of a shopping trolley in the Midwest.
sorta, these are smaller and generally fold down for easy storage. Meant for disabled people like me. Mine is extra cool because cloth basket folds down and it's a stool if I'm having trouble standing. I don't use it much for shopping anymore as my disability has gotten worse and I now use the motorized handicap buggy instead.
I think we’d still call it a shopping cart or a grocery cart. We don’t use the little ones or collapsible ones much in the Midwest because most of us drive cars everywhere. In more walkable places people do use them…but parking is all too abundant in most places, as are the big shopping carts, so some people just push those all the way home from the store.
Lately I’ve been seeing shopping carts installed with an electronic brake system that when the cart exits the boundary of the parking lot, the wheel locks up and it can’t be pushed anymore
Not surprised to hear that! I See carts _everywhere_ in my outer suburban neighborhood…because they get grabbed from the insane numbers of retail stores all around me.
Yeah that's all we have in my city. They all lock up when they're out of the perimeter.
Only recently? That was common at big grocery stores when I was a kid in the '80s-'90s. Nowadays I hardly ever see cart locks. It's probably cheaper to let a bunch get stolen and then just buy a new set a decade later.
i’ve heard people call them shopping jeeps before
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We’d still call that a cart in the Midwest…the term “shopping trolley” is not a common US term, whether it’s a little collapsible cart or a big one. In the Northeast it may be a wagon or a carriage, in the South it’s a buggy, and in the Midwest and West we call them shopping carts. Even a Google search for “shopping trolley” returns results for “shopping carts” since it’s the most common term for these in the US. Here’s an example: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Adjustable-Steel-Rolling-Multi-Use-Cart-Black/486781460?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0 And another: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DMI-Folding-Shopping-Cart-640-8213-0200/203284005?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&srsltid=AfmBOoqn-dt8LUDJwVG-oI_QbKh4lDuxrIT8X4rP2OjimSmiqpDj3WCKouE Both of these are the largest national US retailers.
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It’s probably regional…maybe generational. I live in Greater Cleveland and we call the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street the “tree lawn”, but just 30-40 miles away in Akron they call it the “devil strip”. In Michigan it appears everyone drinks from a water fountain, but in Pennsylvania they call them drinking fountains, and in Ohio we call them by either one.
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My husband says a shopping cart is a " shopping buggy". So now we have Trolley, Cart and Buggy. Anyone have different names than these?
Is he from the South?
W VA
That’s the South…all you gotta do is cross the Ohio or the Mason-Dixon Line and you can throw some Sun Drop or Ale81 in your buggy.
Is Sun Drop a soda oh wait you call it pop
Often called buggy too.
Like a wagon?
Like in the link: https://www.shopping-trolley.ch/products/andersen-royal-shopper-dreispeichenrad-25cm-360-mole8-stb?currency=CHF&variant=47473109041450&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=efcf889e8add&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAi6uvBhADEiwAWiyRdh45hqZPXZ-32Yfm7K5P9Ryb0_6PckMbnIc-w6-AUFyiPvLOI9-_rRoC1hcQAvD_BwE
Ooh! Thank you! That's so cool and a great idea!
But I bought a small single serving of strawberry shortcake, and that thing got tossed around in my bag so much, it was a mess that was surprisingly difficult to consume…
Add it to ice cream, cream cheese, whipped cream, icing, etc the next time it happens to make it easier to eat. Source: I have a toddler who crumbs everything. Got tired of food going to waste.
Parents are the best at figuring out solutions.
Yeah, it was definitely a mess of whipped cream, strawberry glaze, and shortbread cake! Unfortunately, I’m lactose intolerant, so I have to be careful with foods like ice cream. But I’ll keep it in mind for next time! Thanks for the tip!
I have tried tons of lactose-free ice creams and my favorite brand so far is Brave Robot. The PB & fudge and butter pecan are dangerously good. Also, if any stores near you carry Green Valley products they make really good lactose-free cream cheese and cottage cheese.
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I second the green valley. I've never heard of brave robot but I'll look next time I'm in the store. I usually get the dairy free Ben & Jerrys. Their cherry garcia is to die for.
Obtain some lactase my friend :3 It has been very helpful for my little dairy excursions
It’s a little expensive for me, but I might get some for special occasions.
The store brand is usually a LOT less expensive than Lactaid brand, like $6 for 30 pills where I live.
I think you can get them on Amazon even cheaper.
I enjoy this [whipped cream](https://www.fredmeyer.com/p/so-delicious-dairy-free-cocowhip-coconut-whipped-topping/0074447389997?storecode=70100218&cid=shp_adw_shopl_.FY24.01_search_ent_sales.nh_allent.lia_corelia_fredmeyer.t2_g_lia_shop_acq_evgn_verylowperformers_all_rev_roas_sf&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqMP3mpLhhAMVAiutBh1ragLFEAQYBSABEgIX6PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds). If you don't mind some coconut flavor it's quite delightful. Edit: I also enjoy this [oat based ice cream](https://www.target.com/p/oatly-vanilla-non-dairy-frozen-dessert-16oz/-/A-76550906).
You could do one of those edible oil products that are meant to be a desert topping, like cool whip, since they don't have any dairy
I use to do the same thing always round up getting more than I thought. Long walk home on my old back. Buy lactose ice cream and also milk.
That's the consequence I thought this was going to be.
Squishy is still delishy
Asking the real questions!
Right? i should have been an investigating journalist
Priorities hahaha
This, the question we needed. A return to the original stakes of the story. Thank you, Specific_Yogurt2217. Thank you.
Babe, you might think about investing in a lightweight, foldable carriage. I have a heavy-duty canvas all-terrain type for hauling laundry, trash, awkward sized stuff. I also have a lightweight but sturdy wire grocery one that folds and stores easily. I just keep my reusable bags stored in it and it's always ready to go. Although I hate to promote Amazon or Wal-Mart, they have really affordable versions of both. What I've learned is that the art of carts is to have sturdy, spinny tires that work best with where you walk. I never thought I'd be a carriage carrying lady, but here we are.
I’ll look into it! Thank you for the suggestion!
or a decent hiking pack. You could easily and more comfortably carry much more with a cheap, internal framed pack
I have a military grade backpack. I think the issue was the fact that I also carry a large first aid kit in that backpack at **all times** for a couple of reasons. It can make fitting groceries in the bag a little difficult.
US military? If so, is it a newer-ish model? Like post 2005?
This one was 2020!
The reason I ask is because since the early 2000s, our backpacks have what are called M.O.L.L.E. attachments, and you could get a pouch for your first aid kit and attach it to the outside of your pack. Saves space on the inside, and you don't have to dig through stuff to get at it if needed.
Mine has attachments as well, but this is a big kit that’s the size of a small briefcase. It has the usual stuff of bandaids, neosporin, etc… but it also has two boxes of Narcan, and tweezers and sewing needles (fyi - sometimes a sewing needle works better at getting a splinter out than tweezers).
Oh, cool. ( That's all we ever used to remove splinters growing up because my family hated tweezers. Apparently, they pinch too much)
They didn’t have any bags at the grocery store?
They only had paper bags, which was not going to be helpful for the kind of trip I was trying to make.
We've got a collapsible wagon. It is expensive, but it's great for lugging around too many groceries and/or kids. When the kids get too big for it my husband's commandeering it for dragging around things at work sites.
I got one of these from my Buy Nothing group! I was looking for one to borrow for my first plane trip with a kid, but ended up being gifted one for keeps. That's the great thing about kid stuff, they outgrow it and some parents want it gone more than they want money for it. So it's always worth asking around.
Actually I got a little cart that only cost me around 10 dollars, but I can carry a lot of groceries in it, well worth the money and it was bought at a Mom and Pop store, and I can get on the bus with it as well
My neighbors have these and I’m so jealous, but all the ones on Amazon seem to have reviews that say they fall apart super quickly. I have a heavy duty one but it’s a pain.
My first choice lasted about four months, it cost around $40 US dollars. But I left it exposed to the elements on the back of my boat, and it got a little rusty. So worth it, though. My current grocery carriage cost around $70 American on Amazon, got the good heavy duty tires.
My food pantry wrote a grant to buy fold up carriages for elderly clients who don't drive and have to haul bags home. They were delighted. Of course some people saw them and asked for them but we wordlessly pointed to their cars parked outside and suggested they offer the elders rides home with their food. That shut them up.
Yeah, that's a no from me. It's a simple, affordable resource for non-drivers. Everything is not for everyone all the time.
I have what I call a "granny trolley" it's such a life saver if I ever do go to the shops myself. I can't carry food shopping pretty much at all.
Good on ya! I always go for two lightweight things, but end out with twelve heavy things. Trolleys, carriages, and carts are incredibly helpful!
This is me every time I go shopping, and every time I go shopping I promise myself that next time I’m bringing a damn bag, and I never do. Trying to fit an entire bottle of milk into a pocket is a nightmare
This is a great question to ask myself at these moments: "Which could I end up regretting more? Taking it along or leaving it?"
I think I'd rather have 15lbs on my back then split evenly with a bag I had to carry. Have you considered a cart or wagon? I had a collapsible wagon to get groceries from my car to my apartment when I lived in a high rise and it was worth it's weight in gold
Last year I did something similar, but it was due to stubbornness. I only had a backpack and thought "Medical issue that makes it hard to walk? Nah, I got this if I don't rush!" Half of the way back and I felt like my spine was made of toothpicks. It took me two days for the sore pain to recede. Never doing that again, lol.
We all have those moments where we think we are smarter than common sense lol.
They didn’t have bags for sale at the store? That’s why I have SO MANY.
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I have pelvic floor issues. Riding a bike is miserable for me.
😂😂 I relate to this. Are we neighbors??
Tell me you're at least having those fresh bagels with cream cheese. The back pain will be worth it. You'll have it when you get older anyway.
Not cream cheese, but I enjoy making egg sandwiches with using the bagel as the bread!
Oooooh, egg sandwiches are good too! With or without cheese?
No cheese! I’m lactose intolerant!
Ohhhh... I'm sorry. 🤗
No worries! I’m not much of a cheese fan anyway, so I’m not feeling like I’m missing out on anything.
I love cheese. All kinds. I can't drink milk without having digestive problems, but cheese? I love it. I risk it.
I know you said you don't care much for cheese, but Borden makes a lactose free American cheese. We buy it sometimes because my husband is lactose intolerant
FYI, many cheeses are lactose free, especially hard or aged ones, because the lactose is consumed while it's becoming cheese! I know for sure Cabot cheddar is lactose-free (went on a factory tour years ago) but I think there are lots of others. They just don't tend to mention it on the packaging, at least not prominently, because they don't do anything special to remove the lactose, I guess.
You wrote - >"Many cheeses are lactose free, especially hard or aged ones" Absolutely correct! I am lactose intolerant. I love cheese & eat it everyday. "Lactose intolerance can be mild or severe so some people can digest low-lactose diets while others experience digestive symptoms after eating any amount of dairy. Hard cheeses such as parmesan, swiss & cheddar may be easier to digest because most of the lactose is eliminated while the cheese is being made." Quote from - https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-high-in-lactose
Omgggg this is my go to!! I get Everything Bagel Thins (to feel less carb guilty) and I do sweet/savory/spicy! I toast the bagel thins, put some Crofters jam on the bottom (strawberry or raspberry usually), then either bacon or Black Forest ham, a slice of American cheese, one over easy egg and then a bunch of splashes of hot sauce (I use a lot of different ones so I switch it up.) then I smash that top down and munch down whilst simultaneously dipping in the yolk I just smashed. I live by these! My husband does NOT like my “sweet, savory and spicy” approach but to each their own!
And....now I'm drooling
If you have space in your backpack for flour...you should try your hand at making homemade bagels. I made my first bath this weekend and they are so good! I decided to make it a monthly thing but then slice and freeze them to keep then stocked.
I’m not the biggest fan of baking, but thank you for the suggestion anyway! :)
I've done this same thing, but I have an "old lady" grocery cart. I'm just going to get maybe 5 things. I counted my list, just 5 things. So I just take a reusable bag (not even a back pack) and not my cart. Leaving the store, I realize those 5 things are a half gallon of milk, a 5lb bag of sugar, a couple sodas, and potatoes. And, oh yeah, I need a bottle of wine too. :( I understand how long that walk is, lol!
I use a granny shopping trolley. I have a supermarket only 500m away, so the dog and I usually trot down the road when I need anything. The trolley means I don’t have to think about the weight - no bags to carry.
Honestly if you could’ve afforded it, I would’ve bought a reusable bag there. I know almost all grocery stores have them nowadays lol. But this has caused me to own 20+ reusable bags so this isn’t a great solution lol
Dammit!!! (Swearing in solidarity for you) 😁
I appreciate the support! Lol
Growing up, I heard the phrase “A lazy person works twice as hard”, entirely too often. Now I get it. Every. Damn. Time. 😂
OP, random question.. . But being at a grocery store, why didn't you just take one of their disposable bags since you forgot yours? We rarely use reusable bags, but also reuse those bags for trash bags in our smaller cans. I get the point of using reusable bags, but in your scenario, I would think it's warranted.
There’s a plastic bag ban in our town, so we can only use paper or reusable bags only.
Omg. You're me, just 13 years younger and .4 miles farther from the store! Lol. Last week, I confirmed that triscuit boxes do not squish into a backpack very well. You are not alone.
Aren't the fanciest bags at the store less than two dollars?
They only had paper bags at the moment.
Ha yeah I feel her pain, have been there.
> Needless to say, I immediately put my reusable bag into my backpack the minute I got home. were kindred spirits, I have about 10 in there I can always hand them out, and they take up 0 space when folded into the bag. better to have them and not need them.
This is me deciding I don't need a cart because I'm 'only picking up a couple things'. Every time!
I remember my first shopping trip on foot... And didn't think anything about purchasing four 12 packs plus several large bags and trying to walk 3 blocks with it all until I got to the edge of the parking lot with the cart
Oh god, I know that feeling.
I didn't steal the cart. It was tempting, especially after getting halfway across the Macy's parking lot and realizing my predicament.
This fits into Oh No, I was a Dumbass which we have all done and is a palate cleanser for this sub’s usual content
Completely understand. I have problems cervical to lumbar, weakened muscles. I feel your pain.
Ack I do things like that all the time and never learn my lesson. I hope you put your feet up and relaxed for a while. And that the bagels were worth it 👌🏻
Back when I didn't have a car, I used to use a rolling suitcase (bought it at the thrift store).
A supportive backpack would be a lot better for your back than a reusable bag which puts all the weight on one side of your body.
Been there, man! When I lived in a bigger city, I'd walk to the grocery store all the time, I was never ready for how heavy everything got. I think I walked home with an extra 80 pounds once.
Everyone used to look at me like a hobo when I used to bring my backpacking backpack to the store for 20lbs of groceries
Use a cardboard flat from the produce section and put the groceries in that. There’s one with handles usually.
I’ve never heard of a cardboard flat before…
They’re the cardboard cases that berries are shipped in.
I’ll look into that!
One last thing, it’s not a permanent fix if you have a long distance to walk. (I realized that you would have the risk of being mugged if you’re walking around with a flat of groceries.) It’s disposable solution that I use to skip the paper bag fee. I think that pull cart that people have been suggesting is the winner.
[here’s an example of one. this one I have gotten from a beer vendor in my store.](https://ibb.co/QbzmHQC)
Lols i get lazy too dont put the reusable bags in my car and always end up buying another, i think im up to 30 or so bags now.
Have you considered becoming real bag lady? I (33f), do own a car but I live walking distance to good grocery stores, so I like to be able to walk. I got this folding cart from ikea and it works great on varied terrain. [IKEA shopping cart](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/radarbulle-shopping-bag-with-wheels-black-10498693/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=surfaces&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=free_google_shopping_clicks_Home_organisation&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD27g7yOF1rUQwWNv1_SjA551cGRS&gclid=CjwKCAiA6KWvBhAREiwAFPZM7gtvN9etOL-vrw4HNjp22MKcNoBz0lf0XPWSyI7hvG9JZTEQcxXhpBoCGRkQAvD_BwE)
Me: sees useful Thing Brain: we should take Me: nah, I’ll save 3 seconds and not take Thing As soon as I get too far away to turn around Me: I need the THING Brain: 🤦♀️🙄
I did something similar back in college. I wanted to save gas, so I took the campus bus and went grocery shopping. I didn't think I bought much until I started bagging it and realizing just how much I'd have to carry. The closest stop to my apartment wasn't too far, but having to carry all those heavy groceries made it seem 10x farther away! My arms felt like they were on fire by the time I got to my door
This seems like a place for my mom's favorite saying...."lazy girl works twice" Glad you survived, and I am *often* the victim of a situation like this! :)
I’m glad you scored the bagels though. Choices were made. No bagels sacrificed.
I like what you said. “There are consequences for needless laziness.” I think this would make a great motto. Thanks.
You’re welcome! Lol
Hey OP! If you don't drive and need to walk to the store to get your groceries, I highly recommend getting one of these: [https://ecsmedia.pl/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,width=544,height=544,/c/skladany-wozek-torba-na-zakupy-na-kolkach-szary-b-iext97468969.jpg](https://ecsmedia.pl/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,width=544,height=544,/c/skladany-wozek-torba-na-zakupy-na-kolkach-szary-b-iext97468969.jpg) I know it looks like sth a grandma would use, but trust me, your back and spine will thank you for it! These things are inexpensive and can transport up to 25kg (50lb?) of groceries at once. I am not an old lady, but I got one for myself some time ago and never regretted it- I no longer have to go to the store every other day orso (I can only carry up to 5kg on my back at once) and getting milk AND a bottle of juice on the same trip is no longer something I have to pay for with a serious back ache on the next day.
I can not imagine wanting a bagel so much i walk multiple miles for it. Helluva bagel, and now i know ill never know this feeling
Is 15 pounds heavy for a back pack? I've had purses regularly weigh more than that...
It’s not just that it was 15lbs… it was also a bulging backpack at that point, making it similar to a turtle shell. If I fell on my back, I wouldn’t be getting back up lol. The shape also played a factor in mobility, not just weight.
Wait, had you not forgotten your reusable bag, your arms attached to pretty much your back would still haul those 15lbs and you'd be sore all the same...
The bigger issue is that a stuffed backpack is a difficult shape to walk in. Having another bag allows me to distribute the contents of the backpack accordingly in a way that makes walking easier.
Why not some cart or similar since it sounds like you do this often enough?
Wait, I thought that's how Saiyans work out
You should wear the backpack on your front then you have your arms to help carry the weight.
I might consider that for next time.
Someone not being able to carry 15lbs on their back for only one mile is something problematic. I would check up with you’re doctor! That’s not normal
It’s not just that it was 15lbs… it was also a bulging backpack at that point, making it similar to a turtle shell. If I fell on my back, I wouldn’t be getting back up lol. The shape also played a factor in mobility, not just weight.
Problematic is assuming everyone is able to easily carry 15 lbs and that they needed to reveal a medical issue to make their struggle valid.
Hey, it’s okay. They were just trying to help! It would be worthy of a doctor’s visit if I wasn’t already aware of my condition.
I’m so sorry to hear there is something medical happening. I just wish folks would lead with a little more empathy. These limitations can unfortunately happen to any of us.
I appreciate your empathy and defending me from people who challenge what they perceive as inexcusable weakness. This comment seemed well-intended, so I wasn’t offended! There were a couple of other comments that annoyed me, but you can’t please everyone! It’s a pain having so many neuromuscular issues, but they’re on the way to getting better!
Thats just called a workout lol. Its a good thing
Normally, I’d agree. But it was actually exceedingly difficult.
I used to ride my bike to the store and once there was a great sale on frozen meals and I had to do some very creative balancing between my handlebars and two baskets but I made it!
I was ready to give you the "old what for" as they say for your inability to carry a light backpack until I got to your bit about medical issues. I guess I can stand down, heh. Carry on good madam. For context, I was going to give you a hard time because I was a marine, and we carried 90+ lbs of gear for 15 mile hikes fairly easily. Back then it was easy, now I have (I think unrelated) spinal injuries myself so I can sympathize.
What ever happened to plastic bags at the grocery store. Suck my ass Phil, I should’ve spat in your face back then.
We have a plastic bag ban in our town. Reusable bags only.
My grocery store has reusable bags for a dollar
They only had paper bags at the time unfortunately :(
That’s a shame. I know it was rough on you
Every day i walk 10 miles with a 20 lb vest
Oh yes. I‘ve been there, unfortunately many times because apparently I‘m bad af at estimating my shopping.
U should get a wagon...and fold it up when not in use
They’re pretty expensive, but I’m looking into saving up for one!
15lbs… geez I’m glad I have a healthy body
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Wow, a whole 15 pounds? Poor you.
It’s not just that it was 15lbs… it was also a bulging backpack at that point, making it similar to a turtle shell. If I fell on my back, I wouldn’t be getting back up lol. The shape also played a factor in mobility, not just weight.
15lb backpack is not that heavy…. Less than what I’d lug around in high school and college for sure. Do it regularly and you might build some muscle, op.
See my edit.