Today, we talk about the hidden cost of constant distraction, as well as cover all of our usual Monday segments.
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Tales from the Prepper Pantry
- Country Store Update
- Canning Season Is Started
- Dried Herbs For Sale – Packaging Ideas
- Broccoli Score and How to Freeze It
Weekly Shopping Report From Joe:
Food City: The pet food aisle was well-stocked. Then we hit the usual places, next stopping at Dollar Tree. The drink selection continues to change, although the shelves remain full. There’s not a lot of Monster left, and I’m seeing a distressing number of “zero sugar” alternatives. These typically contain liver toxins disguised as artificial sweeteners. Fortunately I’m seeing a few choices made with cane sugar. They don’t have caffeine, but I’m trying to cut down on that anyway.
The tag in the store has lately been missing, but the online price of a 2x4x8 stud at Home Depot is still $3.85.
Aldi was last. Other than my preferred chocolate (I had to choose the 85% alternate), we found everything else we wanted. There have been a few more price changes since the last report, with decreases bigger than increases. Staple prices were:
- Bread (20 oz. white): $1.39
- Eggs: $2.96 (-)
- Whole milk: $2.72 (+)
- Heavy cream: $5.29
- OJ: $4.25
- Butter: $3.75
- Bacon: $3.99
- Potatoes: $3.49 (-)
- Sugar: $3.29
- Flour: $2.35
- 80% ground beef: $4.69
Untainted regular gasoline at Weigels is still $3.59/gallon.
No frugality tip this week.
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