January 25th, 2009 by Tisha

Let’s examine the damage:

1.  Frozen Raspberries: $2.69
2.  Dried Fruit (Dates): $5.14
3.  Frozen Spinach: $2.99
4.  Frozen Sweet Potatoes: $2.99
5.  Carrots: $1.79
6.  Blackberries: $3.45

TOTAL = $19.05

1.  Canned Tuna: $1.79×5 = $8.95
2.  Eggs: $3.65
3.  Almond Butter (Processed Food): $5.49
4.  Bulk Kidney Beans: $3.74
5.  Bulk Black Beans: $2.20
6.  Walnuts: $5.49

TOTAL = $29.52

1.  English Muffins (Processed Food – pack of 6): $3.59×2 = $7.18
2.  Crackers (Processed Food) $3.85×2 = $7.70

TOTAL = $14.88

1.  Yogurt (Processed Food): $3.25
2.  Cheese (Processed Food): $4.58

TOTAL = $7.83

1.  Butter: $3.99
2.  Almond Oil: $5.69
3.  Olive Oil: $5.49

TOTAL = $15.17

1.  Shampoo: $10.99
2.  Conditioner: $10.99
3.  Soap: $4.99
4.  Face Wash: $9.99

TOTAL = $36.96

Grand Total: $123.41

Now some ideas that I am formulating as I examine my now empty pocket-book, is that I may be able to save enough money from MAKING my own: bread, yogurt, cheese, and beans (i.e. buying in bulk, and cooking myself), to justify the time spent on such tasks.  We will see.

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