so about once a week, i have an idea that is beyond crazy but it makes a lot of sense. it starts with a problem, as most ideas do. for example, a few months ago, i discovered that my mascara was not accomplishing the look i desired. as with most problems. i then set out to find a solution (i need a mascara that volumizes and lengthens without spending a fortune!) the solution usually turns into a challenge (can i find such a mascara for under $8?) and then into an endeavor (interviewing ladies about their mascara of choice, visiting stores and comparing prices and featured mascaras, etc.) i set out on my endeavor until i reach my desired solution (maybeline XXL pro, colossal, $4.97 at walmart).
now about two weeks ago, another problem arrived. i was at work, but for once i only had the baby, and several hours to kill. so baby and i went grocery shopping. i knew it was neither sanitary nor safe to take the baby to walmart, so we went to target, where my shortened grocery list cost me over fifty dollars.
problem: wayyy to expensive for a college student's groceries!
solution: price comparing? absolutely!
the endeavor turned into a scavenger hunt at five local grocery stores: walmart, target, winn-dixie, fred's, and dollar tree. my goal was to find the quality qnd quantity i desired for the cheapest price.
so here are my finds! i hope they help!
note: some brand names are more expensive or cheaper than others, but it's what i get. i'll list brand names as needed. also note that i'm a college student with a cooking disability (it's possible to burn water). sorry! lol
GROCERIES:
apple juice boxes (minute maid)- $1 for four packaged boxes, fred's or dollar tree.
bagels- $1.24 (half-dozen), target.
brown sugar (light, market pantry brand)- $1.69 (2lb), target.
hormel's compleats 90-second meals- $1.98 each at walmart.
cheese, sliced (borden's)- $2.94 for 24 wrapped slices, walmart.
cheese, string (target's market pantry brand)- $5.19 for 24 individually wrapped cheeses, target.
chicken breasts (tyson, skinless, boneless)- $5.68 at walmart.
chocolate syrup (hershey's)- $3.48 for 48oz, walmart.
cinnamon rolls (pillsbury)- $1.97, target.
cinnamon-sugar- $1.78, walmart.
coffee (starbuck's blend)- $8.88 at walmart.
coffee creamer (coffee house "caramel macchiatto)- $1.78, walmart.
eggs (large)- $1.45 for one dozen, fred's.
granulated sugar (domino brand)- $2.75 (4lb bag), fred's.
green beans (del monte, cut and salted)- $.60, fred's.
hot chocolate (swissmiss)- $1, dollar tree.
humus (red chili pepper, i forget the brand.)- $5 for two bowls, winn-dixie.
mac-n-cheese (market pantry)- $.52 per box, target.
milk (skim)- $4.20 (gallon), fred's.
muffin mix (jiffy)- $.45 per box, fred's.
oatmeal (quaker's maple and brown sugar)- $2.72, walmart.
oreos (double-stuffed is totally the best)- $2.79, target.
passion fruit juice (welch's, best juice ever)- $2.27, walmart.
pasta sides- $1, walmart.
pita crisps (to dip in humus)- $2.68, walmart.
pizza (digiorno's rising-crust)- $4.99, target.
poptarts- $3.50 (16-count), walmart.
soup (campbell's chicken noodle)- $.79 per can, walmart. (i'd like to point out that it's $1.79 at both target and winn-dixie!)
spaghetti o's (no meatballs, *grin*)- $.89 per can, target.
turkey (sliced sandwhich meat)- $3.09, target.
vitamin-C (adult gummies, *grin*)- $5 at walmart.
water (bottled aquafina)- $5.49 (24 14 oz. bottles), target.
wheat bread (multi-grain)- $2.58, walmart.
white rice (long-grain, off-brand)- $1 (1lb bag), dollar tree.
whole grain biscuits (pillsbury)- $1.77, walmart.
NON-GROCERY ITEMS:
conditioner (suave)- $1.38 for individual regular-size bottles at walmart, or $4 for three regular-sized bottles at winn-dixie. whichever is more practical for your life.
contact solution (opti-fresh, i think)- $14.99 for two 20 oz. bottles, target.
cotten swabs (q-tip's travel packs)- $.97, walmart.
cotten swabs (bulk)- $1 for off-brand at fred's or dollar tree.
deodorant (secret, shower fresh scent)- $3.92 for a twin pack at walmart.
dish soap (dawn with olay moisturizer)- $5 for two 32 oz. bottles at winn-dixie.
dryer sheets (cuddle brand), $1 (50-count), dollar tree.
eyeliner (maybeline)- $6.99 (gel), walmart. $6.29 (mechanical pencil), winn-dixie.
face scrub (neutrogena, daily)- $6.97, walmart.
face wash (neutrogena, fresh foaming wash)- $4.47, walmart.
face wipes (neutrogena, make-up removing)- $4.47, walmart. ($1 off-brand, dollar tree)
febreze- $4.97 for two bottles.
hand soap (softsoap brand) $.88 per bottle, walmart.
hangers (plastic pants-hangers)- $1.17 (10-count), walmart.
hangers (wire)- $1.17 (10-count), walmart.
ladies, sorry men-folk. pads (always, maxi)- $5.47, walmart.
laundry detergent (purex)- $7.97, walmart.
razors (noxema)- $3 (6-count, i like this bargain!), fred's.
shampoo (head and shoulders)- $4.72, walmart.
sunscreen (neutrogena, 100 spf)- $9.89, target.
toilet paper (charmin)- $10.50 (32-count), fred's.
toothbrush (oral-b)- $1 for two, dollar tree.
toothpaste (colgate)- $1, dollar tree.
well, those are my finds! if you have any finds, i'd love to hear them. :)
happy shopping!
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