New Post Alert! American Guide to British Grocery Shopping
Did you know that today is Blue Monday? According to a very unscientific marketing campaign by a UK travel company, Blue Monday is the most depressing day of the year. It does make sense in the UK because we still have plenty of winter days ahead and are well past holiday fun.
It's not all gloom and doom, though. Today was actually a perfectly blue sky day in England, crisp and cold. I've got a bunch of early daffodils on my desk thanks to the local grocery store. From now until March, supermarkets all over the UK offer a small bunch of these optimistic flowers for about a pound each.
Aside from the seasonal daffodils, UK grocery stores bring a few other culture shocks for Americans. The newest post on the blog dives into these differences for another look at everyday life. Check it out for tips like which shop could give you a snobby reputation, and which gives the closest to Target vibes:
American Guide to British Grocery Stores
Wherever you are, I hope your Monday isn't too blue!
Talk again soon,
Victoria
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