tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post1896482660681485944..comments2024-03-28T19:18:44.906-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Stocking Up - Tis the Season!Cheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-13443581385363345662021-12-12T15:54:10.873-05:002021-12-12T15:54:10.873-05:00Thanks - I know right? Even at its cheapest a pac...Thanks - I know right? Even at its cheapest a pack of lunchmeat is $1 and that doesn't last any time. Might as well get the good stuff!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-21994270798712528382021-12-12T08:30:39.780-05:002021-12-12T08:30:39.780-05:00That is great advice about stocking up on meats si...That is great advice about stocking up on meats since they are inexpensive right now. You’re right they are cheaper than lunchmeat. Such great advice. Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57480786922424057462021-12-12T07:54:53.328-05:002021-12-12T07:54:53.328-05:00I was just checking for the same reason - so glad ...I was just checking for the same reason - so glad to hear you are safe.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49827677144693373702021-12-11T22:29:23.114-05:002021-12-11T22:29:23.114-05:00Glad you all are safe.Glad you all are safe.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14461972662956403012021-12-11T16:53:45.940-05:002021-12-11T16:53:45.940-05:00Thank you for asking. It got real scary last nigh...Thank you for asking. It got real scary last night - but all is fine here. Today the wind is over the top - but still all is good.<br />So many were not so fortunate.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57891080151966297822021-12-11T16:06:41.739-05:002021-12-11T16:06:41.739-05:00Trust you are safe from the bad weather that’s bee...Trust you are safe from the bad weather that’s been around. Hugs~Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895877653972323599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-50894211852607018152021-12-10T15:38:35.431-05:002021-12-10T15:38:35.431-05:00I think so too unfortunately.I think so too unfortunately.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-85140911125641035932021-12-10T14:45:02.316-05:002021-12-10T14:45:02.316-05:00We had baking supply sales before Thanksgiving. I...We had baking supply sales before Thanksgiving. I think the lowest prices are behind us now.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918153566288679035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-2313055978723186782021-12-10T06:53:22.562-05:002021-12-10T06:53:22.562-05:00Thank you - getting out and socializing helps.
Goo...Thank you - getting out and socializing helps.<br />Good job on buying the deals. I do the same. Sounds like you are ready for the long winter days.<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-12412154930324797462021-12-10T06:52:02.871-05:002021-12-10T06:52:02.871-05:00It IS your best investment. Inflation is higher t...It IS your best investment. Inflation is higher than interest rates at this moment. Interest on your money is about nil at the bank.<br />Our pantries and our health are great investments right now.<br />SO happy you are keeping up and keeping stocked.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-23393226608603434802021-12-10T06:49:02.648-05:002021-12-10T06:49:02.648-05:00It is amazing how prices vary. I guess we all buy...It is amazing how prices vary. I guess we all buy what is the best price in our area - that is what counts.<br />Good luck - hope you get them.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-79828687965065323522021-12-09T19:50:05.080-05:002021-12-09T19:50:05.080-05:00Glad to hear you had a visit with your sister and ...Glad to hear you had a visit with your sister and you are feeling better. The holiday season coupled with the sun setting early gets to a person. Our chickens go to bed in the middle of the afternoon. <br /><br />It pays to stock up when items are on sale. I bought lots of sweet potatoes when Meijer had them a quarter a pound. Will probably buy cabbage when it is cheaper. The chickens like it and we love cabbage dishes. Our freezer is chock full after the last chicken buying spree. ha! Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-41394218911026907932021-12-09T17:56:06.327-05:002021-12-09T17:56:06.327-05:00I have always stocked up during sales. I have inc...I have always stocked up during sales. I have increased this since the pandemic. Prices do keep rising and I have found that my pantry is my best investment. I love the fact that I do not have to go out as often, just for milk, eggs and produce. I can go in the kitchen and have everything I need. I eat from the pantry and restock dry goods, canned goods etc as loss leaders.I do the same with personal items, paper good, meds and even dog food. These are all things that you have taught me and I am grateful!Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678570688924756944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-12806945110105115942021-12-09T16:39:20.170-05:002021-12-09T16:39:20.170-05:00I wish we had as good of sales as you do. Still I ...I wish we had as good of sales as you do. Still I am going to grab a turkey or two this week as I can get one for around $1.50 a lb right now.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-19343648190645260142021-12-09T15:40:09.890-05:002021-12-09T15:40:09.890-05:00Our bake sales started before Thanksgiving. Wow, ...Our bake sales started before Thanksgiving. Wow, I can't believe you haven't had any. Even this week, canned milk, marshmallows, and fruit (for pies) was on sale here.<br />Bummer, you may have missed them. You have had a very distracted fall - so I can understand that.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-59073816503960337852021-12-09T15:37:44.117-05:002021-12-09T15:37:44.117-05:00Lejmom - thank you I am feeling better. I have go...Lejmom - thank you I am feeling better. I have gotten out some this week and that has sure helped. I got to spend some time with my sis (at rehab) and we had a good visit. It really does help to get out some.<br />That is something on the mark downs. We have a section in just about every dept. Produce, meats, bakery, and frozen and groceries in general at Kroger and other stores. I never see much at Aldi marked down - but don't go that often anymore.<br /><br />LANA - that is something to hear. Doesn't sound very yummy for the most part! Ick. I would not have guessed that. We don't have Publix here, so not sure if it compares to something in our area. <br />WOWCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-24718898344025849682021-12-09T15:02:25.557-05:002021-12-09T15:02:25.557-05:00You know Cheryl I have not seen a stock up sale fo...You know Cheryl I have not seen a stock up sale for baking yet in my area. This is a time when I do stock up. I don't think I missed it and it is getting close to Christmas. Just might have to bite the bullet. Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-61968211654126133172021-12-09T14:58:43.200-05:002021-12-09T14:58:43.200-05:00This is also why they started selling subs. Clos...This is also why they started selling subs. Close date deli meat and cheese and less than great produce goes on subs and you never know. Also, the nice lady in the produce dept cutting up all the fruit and putting it in those pretty fruit bowls, yes, they are cutting off the bruised parts and using the good strawberries out of the need to go boxes. Really an ingenious business model but not what you expect from Publix. Years ago they got in big trouble for taking old meat and washing it in a bleach solution and repackaging it and putting it back in the meat case. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-64435984772030793462021-12-09T14:51:19.586-05:002021-12-09T14:51:19.586-05:00A friend of my sister's has worked at Publix f...A friend of my sister's has worked at Publix for over 30 years and things that other stores would mark down go to the deli and bakery area to be cooked and sold in other than fresh ways. The friend says she would never eat what they sell in the deli as cooked food. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-82672244132096401472021-12-09T14:22:34.719-05:002021-12-09T14:22:34.719-05:00Here in sunny SW Florida, our Publix NEVER has mar...Here in sunny SW Florida, our Publix NEVER has marked down meats or fresh produce. Not sure what they do with it. Occasionally, Aldi has marked down meat if the date is close, but not usually as it flies off the shelf! I have not seen marked-down produce there ever.<br /><br />However, I do feel blessed that I have a great pantry...and I buy BOGO's every chance I can!<br /><br />I know baking products are on sale, but I rarely bake so don't buy those. I have a great stock of canned goods.<br /><br />Are you feeling better, Cheryl? Has your mood lifted? Sending hugs.lejmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248900901037211499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14970014189501377022021-12-09T12:59:29.843-05:002021-12-09T12:59:29.843-05:00FREE is just money in your wallet!!!! I got a ham...FREE is just money in your wallet!!!! I got a ham today for .79/lb. at Kroger. Spiral were .85/lb. Sure is a deal. Get as much as you have room for.<br />I just love this time of the year for bargains. Go get those freebies gal!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-5972967004948550302021-12-09T12:57:22.222-05:002021-12-09T12:57:22.222-05:00LANA - my thoughts exactly! Florida the sunshine ...LANA - my thoughts exactly! Florida the sunshine stateCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-53122849808522142622021-12-09T12:56:57.649-05:002021-12-09T12:56:57.649-05:00Donna - tat is what Maebeme was saying. Things ar...Donna - tat is what Maebeme was saying. Things are different everywhere - we just need to take advantage when we can. Get those deals as you find them.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-3706800812221986902021-12-09T12:55:27.061-05:002021-12-09T12:55:27.061-05:00I never thought of that - much further to ship. W...I never thought of that - much further to ship. West coast and southern border are about only place things MAY grow during winter here. We are fortunate to be able to get the deals we do. I am not sure of the exchange rate with Canada - so not sure how it all works out.<br />Anytime you get something cheaper go for it!!!!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-62090613730187568082021-12-09T12:53:31.625-05:002021-12-09T12:53:31.625-05:00You are right - that some have less chance of stoc...You are right - that some have less chance of stocking up - but even on a little money - people can add 1 or 2 of this or that every time at a cheaper price. $5 or $10 a week can make a huge difference.<br />I hope everyone gives it a try each week.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com