For the past several years now we’ve really been trying to eat healthier – buy organic, avoid msg, avoid high fructose, avoid GMO’s, etc. Since we’ve been doing more shopping at Dierbergs and Whole Foods I have to really work hard to save a penny. Every time I went to a store I found myself trying to remember what prices were at other stores for particular items. I hate to over pay! I decided I needed to make a list of items I purchase often and the list the prices at each particular store so I can compare them and know where to shop for the best deals. I can also use it when planning my shopping list and compare it to prices in sales flyers. I had this small binder that I found at a garage sale that would be easier to carry since it’s only 6x8 inches. It will be easy to add to as I think of items I’ve missed since it’s a 3-ring binder.
I created a table for each category (baking, snacks, dairy, fruits & veggies, treats, breakfast, drinks). Along the top I listed the stores I shop at (Dierbergs, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Costco, Shop N Save, Target) and along the left side I listed the items. For example I listed butter, chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, vanilla, baking powder, coconut oil, and olive oil under baking.
If you’re looking for resources for healthy eating be sure to check out
The Environmental Working Groups Dirty Dozen List. This is a great resource to know what organic produce you should purchase to avoid the most heavily contaminated by pesticides and other chemicals. To avoid genetically modified food use this
Non-GMO Shopping Guide.
Now I just need to remember to bring it with me so I can start filling it out!
How do you save money on groceries?
Saw this on Bowl Full of Lemons link up. I'm trying to make a price book, too. But it's just dizzying to me. Not only do you have to track the prices at each store....but also the prices per size. I mean, I want to know which stores have the cheapest stuff...but sometimes the price per ounce/pound/liter or whatever varies too depending on the size you buy.
ReplyDeleteIt's just maddening trying to come up with a good system. But I love your design. It's so cute and I think I'd have fun filling in a pretty template like that!
@Jill of all Trades
ReplyDeleteMy book is still a work in progress. I just try to compare the main things I buy frequently. For ex: I only buy Ghiardelli Chocolate Chips (since they're non-GMO) so I compare those. For other things I do price it per doz, or lb, or oz to make it easy to read at a glance. It is time consuming but it's so nice once it's finished1