Want to Save Money at the Grocery Store? Leave the Kids at Home

They say the average shopping trip costs $179 with kids.

According to a new study, the average parent spends 35% more when shopping with children as opposed to shopping alone. They say the average shopping trip costs $179 with kids and $133 alone. Do the math and that’s $46 less. Some of that could be bribes, like candies, snacks and toys. But, it’s also that parents just buy additional stuff when their kids are with them and spend less time comparing prices or talking themselves out of a purchase.