One of the most important tools we can build is a "price book." This can help you keep track of the lowest price you have paid so that you try to hold off and buy those items at or around that same price. You can do this by either taking a notebook with you to the store and writing down the prices for about one month, or bringing receipts home and writing down the prices to things you regularly buy when you return from the store. I am going to give you what I have so far...I have been bad at keeping track of prices! I am going to use this as my motivation to keep my price book updated. Note: these are prices BEFORE coupons.
Personal Items:
Face lotion: $5
Body wash: $3
Feminine pads: $3.99 for 18-count
Floss: $0.88 **note: with coupons, can make money off these**
Mouthwash: $2.99
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes: $1.97 **with coupons, can be free**
Deodorant: $0.50
Cleaning/Paper/Misc:
Dish soap: $0.25
Cleaning supplies: $0.50 **note: you can make your own and save even more!**
Lightbulbs: $8.88 for a dimming CFL
Laundry Detergent: $3.99 for 32 uses
Air Wick: $3.99 for twin pack refills
Toilet paper: $6.50 for 9 mega rolls
Chinet plates: $2.99
Napkins: $2.99
Paper Towels: $6.99 for 8 rolls
Condiments:
Salad Dressing: $0.99
Ketchup: $1.69
Mustard: $1.79
Mayonnaise: $2.99
Breakfast/Dairy:
Bisquick, 96 oz: $5.49 (at Costco); $0.06 an ounce
Organic Milk: $3.00 for 1/2 gallon
RBST free, non-organic milk: $2.99 for a gallon
Cereal: $1.99
Eggs: $2.50 for a dozen grade A large
English muffins: $1.99
Cream Cheese: $1.50
Yogurt: $0.79 each
Sour cream: $1.77
Snacks/Drinks:
Goldfish crackers: $2.69
Caprisuns: $1.47 for 10
Applesauce: $1.99
Ritz crackers: $2.00
Tortilla chips: $2.50
Coke Zero: $2.50 per 12 pack
Nature Valley Granola Bars: $1.80
Raisin boxes: $1.50
Dole Fruit Naturals cups: $0.99
Canned/pantry items:
Spaghetti sauce: $1.67
Condensed soup: $0.88 each
Pasta: Free/$0.49
Bread: $1.99
Tortillas: $1.50
Refried Beans: $0.88
Produce:
Bananas: $0.49 per pound
Strawberries: $1.25
Grapes: $0.88 per pound
Apples: $0.99 per pound
Broccoli: $0.99 per pound; $2.49 for floret package
Avocado: $0.68 each
Mushrooms: $0.99 per package
Zucchini; $0.49 per pound
Sweet Potatoes: $0.88 per pound
Green Beans: $0.99 per pound
Meat:
Steak: $2.97 per pound
Pork Chops: $2.97 per pound
Chicken: $1.67 per pound
Frozen:
Frozen meatballs: $4.66 for 66 meatballs
Frozen lasagna: $5.99 for 5 servings
Frozen pizza: $3.99
Frozen french fries: $1.99
