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Apr. 19, 2008

Grocery Budgeting Part 8

Stocking up on specials- is it worth t?

This year I have taken advantage of a few good specials and stocked up! A few months ago the coffee that I usually buy for my hubby was 1/2 price , @ only 99c per packet. The special was on at another supermarket from which I usually shop, but my older girls work there part-time.Each shift they worked they bought me 4 packets of coffee, as there was a limit of 4 at a time. I bought 25 packets in all which should last hubby ( and visitors) about a year. This was a saving of $25!

I usually buy a plain no name brand of rolled oats for $3 for 1.5kg. One day I was in the supermarket and they had Harraways rolled oats for $2.59 per packet. I used to always buy Harraways, but not since the price rose to $3.50 plus. I bought 50 packets- yes, 50! I had a few comments and questions. Was I cooking for a school camp??? This should last us close to a year and saves us $20. I have plenty of storage space, so storage isn't an issue. The last time I looked the Harraways rolled oats went up to over $4 per packet,so I'm happy with my special price!

Last year I got a great deal on flowing soap. Usually the refill bottles were about $3 I think. I bought 50 bottles for 99c each. We haven't used up our supply as yet! Savings $100!

Some people don't bother with specials and their savings. It is worth it to stock up when you can. Over a year you may save hundreds! Just with 3 items I have saved $145!

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Apr. 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Great deal on the oatmeal! I was curious though if the no-name brand you usually buy ever goes on sale? Sometimes I want to stock up on a "name brand" sale - but I know that if my no-name brand goes on special, that it will still be more than the savings I would get off the name brand - although at $2.59, when regular price is $4 - that is AMAZING! :D
- Naomi

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Apr. 30, 2008 - Oatmeal savings!

Posted by happyathome

I haven't seen the no- name brand on sale. This week I noticed though that the oats I bought on special has now gone up to over $5 per 1.5kg!!! It was worth stocking up!!

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