How much of your household's shopping do you do?

I shop for groceries in different places...

I keep my shopping lists... (check any that apply)

How many unique items are on your typical shopping list?   Two packages of ground beef count as one item; two boxes of different cereals count as two items.

Which of the following factors are likely to add items to your shopping list?

In what order do you place the items on your list?

How often do you bring a shopping list to the store with you?

When shopping with friends or family, we ...

How often do you find that you have forgotten to get something at the store?

Where are you when you realize you forgot something?

I keep my grocery receipts ...

In your household, how many people do this task at the same time?

I know what's in my kitchen or pantry...

Which of the following best sums up your attitude towards mobile phones?

Which of these actions do you regularly use your mobile phone for?

In which of the following rooms do you have at least one internet-enabled device?  You can count a game console, PC, Mac, laptop, server, or even a smartphone as long as you think of that room as the device's "home".

How do you find a new recipe?  Check any that apply.

How do you share recipes?

Which of the following do you think you would enjoy?

Can you think of anything else that would make shopping easier for you?

Does this survey overlook any important steps in your typical grocery shopping trip?  Did you find any questions bizarre or confusing?

If J.R. is confused by or interested in your answers, particularly anywhere you answered "Other", can he contact you by e-mail with a follow-up question or two?

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