Groceries today totaled almost $100!

[debodun]

I didn't see a loaf of major brand whole-grain bread for less than $5. A package of 8 hot dogs was $7.99.

 

[HoneyNut]

I'm not sure how much my groceries have increased because I used to shop once a week all in one store, but the past months I've been doing small shopping stops 3 or 4 times a week between two different stores. It feels like it has gone up a lot.

My daughter just renewed her healthcare, and she is going to have to pay 14 times more monthly, plus one of her doctors isn't in network now and she doesn't want to change doctors (I suppose once she has to pay full price she'll decide to change doctors). Also the deductible amount has increased.

 

[Ruthanne]

My grocery bill is often near that amount and then add delivery cost and tip and taxes and then it's usually over 100.00. It's too high but I need food so I do pay it.

 

[CallMeKate]

I didn't see a loaf of major brand whole-grain bread for less than $5. A package of 8 hot dogs was $7.99.

Nosy Kate needs to know what brand of doggies you're paying 8 bucks for. I just looked, and even the premium brands are just $6.69 at my store.

 

[debodun]

Ball Park smoked turkey. I probably got a small discount by using my courtesy card. Here's a screen shot of them on the store's web page:

 

[CallMeKate]

Ah, thanks, Deb. They look very good. I've never seen them and just went to confirm and neither of my stores carry them.

 

[debodun]

The smell good, too, even through the packaging. I wanted to make pigs in blankets, but I forgot to get crescent dough. I can get that tomorrow when I go downtown to deliver meals.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Ball Park smoked turkey. I probably got a small discount by using my courtesy card. Here's a screen shot of them on the store's web page:

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That’s pretty steep, the local Wegman’s has them for $5.49.

I do like them, low calorie and a tiny bit healthier than some other brands.

 

[hollydolly]

I didn't see a loaf of major brand whole-grain bread for less than $5. A package of 8 hot dogs was $7.99.

are these hotdogs of which you speak...American Huge?

Here hotdogs are really cheap...one of the cheapest thing you can buy but they're only about 3 or 4 inches long.. the much bigger ones in a jar are £2.85... still very cheap

 

[Aunt Bea]

are these hotdogs of which you speak...American Huge?

Here hotdogs are really cheap...one of the cheapest thing you can buy but they're only about 3 or 4 inches long.. the much bigger ones in a jar are £2.85... still very cheap

These Ball Park franks are 50grams each or about 1.75 ounces.

 

[Jules]

Our normal price for regular chicken/pork hot dogs is $8 - $9 for a package of eight. I want beef base and they’re even pricier. So much for a cheap meal of weiners and beans. Good thing that I rarely crave them.

 

[hollydolly]

These Ball Park franks are 50grams each or about 1.75 ounces.

those hotdogs above aare actually only £1.98 in another supermarket...there's 8 in the jar 550grms.. which is 68 grms each.. = 2.4 oz

 

[Dr.Colosso]

I didn't see a loaf of major brand whole-grain bread for less than $5. A package of 8 hot dogs was $7.99.

5 dollar for a bread? Wow. It's 2 euro here if it's from a bakery and otherwise 1 euro. Lately I baked one myself for 90 cent, a kilo of flour. Maybe that's an idea? Or is flour also crazy expensive?

 

[hollydolly]

5 dollar for a bread? Wow. It's 2 euro here if it's from a bakery and otherwise 1 euro. Lately I baked one myself for 90 cent, a kilo of flour. Maybe that's an idea? Or is flour also crazy expensive?

bread is expensive here too now compared to even just a year ago... but nowhere nearly as expensive as $5... a loaf...

..because bread has risen in price so much I refuse now to buy white bread or any bread that has ingredients which are a bit dubious.. instead if I'm going to be paying good money I buy the best quality bread I can, there's only about £1 o £1.50 difference per loaf between the highest and lowest quality now, whereas there used to much more of a difference in price between basic white bread, and rustic wholemeal../granary...

 

[CallMeKate]

I pay $3.49 for a loaf of low carb, low calorie bread. I could get a loaf for $1.28 but I choose the "better for me" kind.
I buy hot dogs for $3.97, but for the frugal person or those required to count pennies, the Bar S brand at WalMart is $1.00 for an 8-pack.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I pay $3.49 for a loaf of low carb, low calorie bread. I could get a loaf for $1.28 but I choose the "better for me" kind.
I buy hot dogs for $3.97, but for the frugal person or those required to count pennies, the Bar S brand at WalMart is $1.00 for an 8-pack.

It’s similar here in Central New York, a 22 ounce loaf of Wegman’s white bread is a $1.39, Wegman’s 20 ounce whole wheat is $2.49.

There are many options and price points in almost every category.

 

[debodun]

I like Arnold's bread. they make a variety of multi-grain breads, but the store price is $5.29 a loaf.

 

[hollydolly]

I like Arnold's bread. they make a variety of multi-grain breads, but the store price is $5.29 a loaf.

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May I ask.... why are you paying such high prices... is it because you're shopping at the closest supermarket or why ?

 

[debodun]

It isn't much different at other markets.

 

[hollydolly]

It isn't much different at other markets.

what's puzzling me tho' deb, is that no-one else seems to be paying those high prices..

 

[debodun]

Well, then, who can answer?

 

[hollydolly]

Well, then, who can answer?

I think maybe you need to shop around a little more....

 

[MACKTEXAS]

I can get a loaf of wheat bread at Walmart for $1.42. I don't care what brand it is since I only use bread when making a sandwich, which isn't often, or once in awhile I have 2 pieces of toast for breakfast.

 

[Nathan]

Groceries today totaled almost $100!

Honestly, I am shocked and surprised when the cashier rings up a total that's less than $100. This morning's trip to the grocery store was $184.36, but that did include a pound of ground chicken, a package of boneless chicken thighs, a bottle of wine and a couple bottles of whiskey, for the holidays.

 

[dusty]

Well, then, who can answer?

I shop at Wegman's and use Arnold's breads. They are costly but worth it. AS for the hot dogs I will get eithr Nathans or Hebrew National. Nathans is not kosher but are approved for eating...no pork. H N are Kosher but are drier than Nathans.