I am a "grocery lugger" myself since I don't drive. When we had our room mate, it was not a problem but he moved to be closer to his job as he is not up to the drive every day. When my husband is home of course there is no problem. Like you, I buy in bulk, especially for all the pets. BUT..lucky me...I have the pharmacy, grocery store, doctor, dentist, and even the hospital, in about a two block radius. The small hospital even has a medi-vac chopper pad. I don't like to grocery shop because it is boring. Now shopping for the pets or for fun stuff...I'm there!! Hope you have a good day...