One of the weirdest things I didn’t expect before moving was figuring out grocery shopping in the US. Prices, store chains, and even what’s available vary so much between states. Using America proxy I could check online stores, compare prices, and see what products were actually stocked. I explored delivery options, loyalty programs, and even local coupons. It felt like scouting the supermarket landscape from my laptop. I ended up knowing where I’d buy essentials the first week. That made the whole food planning process way less stressful.