Woman confused while grocery shopping
A woman shopping for groceries (stock photo).
  • YouTuber Kate Kaden warned against "blackout shopping," a trend of buying unnecessary items.
  • Kaden promotes frugal living and advises on consistent money-saving methods.
  • She suggests creating a budget, shopping only once a week, and decluttering your house. 

There's a phrase for going into a store, buying loads of things you don't need, and forgetting to pick up the one thing you did.

It's called "blackout shopping," and it's one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to save money, according to Kate Kaden, a YouTuber who gives advice on "frugal living."