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Real Food Deals–Using a Price Book

March 16, 2011 by Alea Milham 5 Comments

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Using a Price Book to Save on Groceries:

I started using a price book back in the early 90’s after reading about it in The Tightwad Gazette. I keep a small, loose leaf notebook in my purse and write down the price of items that I buy. I write the item, the store, the package size, the price, and the cost per ounce:
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Calculating the cost per ounce is important because package sizes vary greatly.

When I see a sale price that looks like it might be a good deal, I compare it to the best prices I can find for that item at local stores in my price book to make sure it really is a good deal.

Keeping a price book also helps me identify “ a stock up deal”. If I find an item on sale for significantly lower than its normal best price, I buy extra. How much extra depends on the item, how fast it spoils, and whether it can be frozen.

While this method can be used for any groceries, I feel it is especially helpful when buy wholesome foods which tend to be more expensive, even when on sale. If I am aware of where I can find items for the least amount, I can stretch my grocery budget to include more real food!

Here are tips for how to create a price book along with more tips for using a price book to save money.

How are you saving money on real food?

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About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

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  1. Swathi says

    March 16, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Thanks for the post, I have to do this get some extra dollar savings.

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  2. Angela says

    March 16, 2011 at 11:34 am

    Thank you for hosting. I am always looking for ways to be more frugal.

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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