What I couldn't get this week shopping

Bella said:
I agree. Except for fuel, which we all need no matter how high the price is

Bella ✌️
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Fuel prices can be an issue for manufacturers, shippers, and farmers. The price of diesel is through the roof. Farmers use a lot, and in various ways. If a particular crop uses more fuel than most, farmers may concentrate their resources on other crops.

"Rising cost of fuel has farmers facing financial loss"
https://www.wflx.com/2022/07/01/rising-cost-fuel-has-farmers-facing-financial-loss/
“I’m not going to be driving a tractor on the field at $5 a gallon for fuel,” Ryan Dolan, part owner at a Dodgeville dairy farm, said. “I’ll try doing some more no-till and that kind of stuff this year.”
https://www.weau.com/2022/06/06/high-diesel-prices-affect-farmers-with-costly-alternatives-table/
 

This is just one of the problems farmers are facing. They've been getting screwed every which way for years. Now, it's fuel gouging. A lot of them will go under and lose their livelihood. 😔
 
I haven't had difficulty finding groceries recently but have sure noticed that every week or so the prices creep up more.

Farmers are warning that eggs may become extremely costly come fall. They're reducing the number of chickens they're raising because of the crippling increases in feed prices. Same is expected to happen with beef and dairy products.

I use about 24 lbs of butter for Christmas cookies and noticed that Costco's usual price for 4 lbs (between $7.99 and $10.99) was $13.49. I bought a 4 pack for my freezer and will likely buy additional 4 packs each time. Better to have it in my freezer than deal with a possible butter shortage and outrageous prices over the holidays.
 
I have used the last of the butter that I bought last year over the holidays.
the price was 1.75 a poundl. I have not seen that price since then. I am switching back to margarine for now. I will restock the freezer with butter when the sale prices return (if they do).
 
Blessed said:
I have used the last of the butter that I bought last year over the holidays.
the price was 1.75 a poundl. I have not seen that price since then. I am switching back to margarine for now. I will restock the freezer with butter when the sale prices return (if they do).
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I rarely use butter or margarine other than for Christmas baking, but have a good memory for what ingredients cost.
 
hollydolly said:
our Aldi's here don't have meat counters....

In Spain the Aldi's and Lidl's all have meat counters, and good bakeries... here, no....
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I don't like any of Aldi's bakery items. My kids do, though - especially the cheesecake. I don't like cheesecake.
I don't like store bought baked goods, though. One grocery store has good eclairs, but if you aren't there early, they are gone.

Aldi does have wonderful chocolate truffles at Christmas. I think they are called Belgian Chocolate Truffles.
 
Bella said:
This is just one of the problems farmers are facing. They've been getting screwed every which way for years. Now, it's fuel gouging. A lot of them will go under and lose their livelihood. 😔
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For whatever it’s worth, it is curious that four years ago fuel prices were low and there was no gouging. Perhaps something else is at work, but not something we can discuss here. (-8
 
Things I couldn't get shopping: Green bell peppers, cornstarch, my dog's favorite dog food, my favorite coffee*, Oscar Meyer Carving Board ham.

The dog's food is the real problem -- can't find it anywhere, including online. It's beef dog food, and it's the beef I can't find.

* Not having my favorite coffee is no biggie. I drink ground coffee, even though I prefer Taster's Choice instant. The pod kind is faster than boiling water for instant.
 
WheatenLover said:
My daughter went to Aldi a few days ago and their meat counter had no meat. She didn't check the freezer section.
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Ditto! I ended up cancelling my entire on-line delivery order after the poor shopper had already picked up 34 items, because she started texting me that my meats were all out of stock. I was really ticked off because I placed the order late one day and they said it would be delivered the next, but didn't mention that they didn't hold the things I ordered. I won't use InstaCart or Aldi's again. /-; Bottom line, I wasted hours of my time, the shoppers time, and ended up spending a whole lot more at Giant Eagle for a lot less groceries - but I did get my meats.
 
MickaC said:
Paid $ 6.47 for 1lb of butter.
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Well, I have found a sale price on butter, it was not advertised. I was shopping the loss leaders for meat for the freezer. Went by the dairy section and they had a buy one get one free sale, got 2 pounds for 3.97. Limit two pounds, went back and got another 2 pounds today. I will keep buying at that price as long as it is on special. Trying to refill the freezer when I find a good deal.

Everything is better with butter. I also do the same thing with bacon and sausage. Yes, I realize these things are not good for me. Guess what, I don't care. I am going to die one day, no matter what, so I am going to enjoy what I can when I can.
 
It has been a shock to me seeing so many empty shelves. Maybe some of it is due to the kids being out of school for the summer. It is kind of like when covid first hit. I keep a good supply of food, dog food and toiletries on hand so I am fine. I like to go out and replenish when things are on sale.

I buy the cheaper Sam's diet cola and it has been hard to find. I have not even been able to buy it online. I used to buy it online with my dog food and bottled water. Has not been available there either. I guess that is good, I have been drinking a lot of water and iced tea.
 
Blessed said:
It has been a shock to me seeing so many empty shelves. Maybe some of it is due to the kids being out of school for the summer. It is kind of like when covid first hit. I keep a good supply of food, dog food and toiletries on hand so I am fine. I like to go out and replenish when things are on sale.

I buy the cheaper Sam's diet cola and it has been hard to find. I have not even been able to buy it online. I used to buy it online with my dog food and bottled water. Has not been available there either. I guess that is good, I have been drinking a lot of water and iced tea.
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Reading the posts helps in so many ways. A while back someone suggested a lifestyle change, and now I'm thinking to seriously consider following the advice. It took reading the posts to act. Having felt stuck as to what to do, I'm thankful for the insight.
 
Patricia said:
Reading the posts helps in so many ways. A while back someone suggested a lifestyle change, and now I'm thinking to seriously consider following the advice. It took reading the posts to act. Having felt stuck as to what to do, I'm thankful for the insight.
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What is the change you are considering, it might be a good thing for us all to consider?
 
I get it, I love to garden and grow my own produce. It has become difficult that I am not able to do as much as I used too. I am hoping to have a couple of small raised beds be built next spring. If not, more pots for planting.

It is a fun and healthy thing to do with my time. My grandson also enjoys the planting and harvesting things we grow.
 
Blessed said:
Well, I have found a sale price on butter, it was not advertised. I was shopping the loss leaders for meat for the freezer. Went by the dairy section and they had a buy one get one free sale, got 2 pounds for 3.97. Limit two pounds, went back and got another 2 pounds today. I will keep buying at that price as long as it is on special. Trying to refill the freezer when I find a good deal.

Everything is better with butter. I also do the same thing with bacon and sausage. Yes, I realize these things are not good for me. Guess what, I don't care. I am going to die one day, no matter what, so I am going to enjoy what I can when I can.
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Yes, have to have my butter. I will enjoy it too as long as I can.
 

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