Grocery bill this week was $101.27

[debodun]

That's about double what it usually is and I had 2 coupons and one items was a BOGOF! Didn't seem like I bought much different than I usually do, but a box of cereal that's usually between $3 and $4 was $5.85. Tea is dear also, approaching $4 for a box of 20 bags.

 

[Fritz]

Deb do you buy all brand name or do you buy generic?

 

[OldOld]

That's about the same as mine...one person. But I buy organic chicken breast and eggs and frozen salmon at Wholefood.

 

[debodun]

Deb do you buy all brand name or do you buy generic?

I try to get store brand when available, but it seems they are phasing most items out.

 

[jlhog]

Our grocery bill is almost $200 weekly. That's with no eggs or beef. We get those from my sons farm. Our youngest (23 yo) son still lives us also.

 

[Fritz]

I try to get store brand when available, but it seems they are phasing most items out.

Like at your local grocery store? That seems kind of odd.

 

[Fritz]

Our grocery bill is almost $200 weekly. That's with no eggs or beef. We get those from my sons farm. Our youngest (23 yo) son still lives us also.

I started shopping weekly and that has brought my grocery bill down because I don't need as much. If I wait the 2 wks it's at least $200 or more.

 

[Oldeagle66]

That's about what I spend in a month. I look for deals and avoid the national chain stores. Shop at local stores and markets

 

[debodun]

Like at your local grocery store? That seems kind of odd.

Yes. I can only speak about the items I wanted. They didn't have any store brand instant pudding or chocolate & peanut butter puffs cereal.

 

[debodun]

That's about what I spend in a month. I look for deals and avoid the national chain stores. Shop at local stores and markets

The local store IS a chain, at least a regional business.

 

[Fritz]

Yes. I can only speak about the items I wanted. They didn't have any store brand instant pudding or chocolate & peanut butter puffs cereal.

Geez that's too bad. Sometimes buying in bulk is cheaper.

 

[Fritz]

That's about what I spend in a month. I look for deals and avoid the national chain stores. Shop at local stores and markets

Where I live there is no regular supermarket. It's all chains.

 

[outlander]

My grocery budget is about $300 a month. It helps that I don't eat meat, chicken or fish.

 

[Ladybj]

That's about the same as mine...one person. But I buy organic chicken breast and eggs and frozen salmon at Wholefood.

Me too. My grocery bill is a bit more. I try to stick with organic. Most of my snacks are also organic and gluten-free.

 

[Paladin1950]

I can buy 50 decaffeinated Lipton teabags for $2.99 at Ollies.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

When I read the amounts people are paying for groceries, I wonder WTH are people buying! My weekly grocery bill averages $45, and I buy in bulk. But then again, I don't eat red meat or pork (of course). Although I eat poultry and fish, I don't eat either of them on a daily basis.

 

[Fritz]

When I read the amounts people are paying for groceries, I wonder WTH are people buying! My weekly grocery bill averages $45, and I buy in bulk. But then again, I don't eat red meat and don't eat poultry or fish daily.

I only buy meat occasionally. Most of it is things like medications (ibuprofen, allergy medicines, socks, underwear, omeprazole, zyrtec, refresh lubricant eye drops, (mostly meds and generally the generics). My last bill was 16 items for $178. The cheapest item was $3.14. Only 2 food items.

 

[Ladybj]

When I read the amounts people are paying for groceries, I wonder WTH are people buying! My weekly grocery bill averages $45, and I buy in bulk. But then again, I don't eat red meat and don't eat poultry or fish daily.

That's the key for you - no red meat, fish, or poultry. If I posted how much I spend in a month, you guys would think I have a screw loose. I don't eat red meat, but I enjoy seafood and organic chicken. Yes, I need a grocery shopping anonymous support group.

 

[hawkdon]

My groceries a little bit ago delivered $159.00, and that is
with rotisserie chicken, which is hard to come by here, and
couple meats, porck chop and beef something....

 

[Fritz]

I can buy 50 decaffeinated Lipton teabags for $2.99 at Ollies.

i can buy 100 black tea bags from walmart for $2.18

 

[IrishEyes]

In Virginia they had a Walmart Supercenter about 6 miles across town but right
near my house was a Walmart Neighborhood Market that only sold grocery and
home supplies. I loved that Market as it didn't have you walking around through
all the other stuff buying random stuff. They closed it down after I was there 2 years.
I think it effected the sales off the other store. Good while it lasted. I spent less
there than at the other store because I didn't impulse shop.

 

[Fritz]

In Virginia they had a Walmart Supercenter about 6 miles across town but right
near my house was a Walmart Neighborhood Market that only sold grocery and
home supplies. I loved that Market as it didn't have you walking around through
all the other stuff buying random stuff. They closed it down after I was there 2 years.
I think it effected the sales off the other store. Good while it lasted. I spent less
there than at the other store because I didn't impulse shop.

we had one back home briefly. it didn't last long. i don't think they were making enough money from them.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

In Virginia they had a Walmart Supercenter about 6 miles across town but right
near my house was a Walmart Neighborhood Market that only sold grocery and
home supplies. I loved that Market as it didn't have you walking around through
all the other stuff buying random stuff. They closed it down after I was there 2 years.
I think it effected the sales off the other store. Good while it lasted. I spent less
there than at the other store because I didn't impulse shop.

I never heard of a Walmart Neighborhood market! I wonder how many of them were in existence. We are relatively close to 3 Walmarts, 2 of which are superstores.

 

[Fritz]

I never heard of a Walmart Neighborhood market! I wonder how many of them were in existence. We are relatively close to 3 Walmarts, 2 of which are superstores.

they were basically a trial to see if they would work. i think they bombed.

 

[IrishEyes]

I never heard of a Walmart Neighborhood market! I wonder how many of them were in existence. We are relatively close to 3 Walmarts, 2 of which are superstores.

I think they phased them all out to much competition with themselves