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Are You Ready for Rising Gas Prices?

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There was a graph showing the price of gas as of Tuesday was $3.29 vs. last month's price of $3.11 vs. last year's price of $2.69. I don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but I am keeping my eye on gas prices. Our business was affected by higher gas prices in 2008. How will you deal with rising gas prices?

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Know Your 'Buy Price' on Groceries | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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Do you track the prices of your food, cleaning products and bath items so you know when you are getting the best possible price available? Buying the food we eat and the products that we use at the lowest possible price is always a priority for me. My 'buy' price is the price that I am willing to spend for an item.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Bread, rolls, bagels, and other baked goods freeze really well, so when you find a great price, store them in the freezer. Compare the price per unit. NOTE: Only go for the best price per unit, if the size makes sense.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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If you need to find some wiggle room in your budget, or combat the rising grocery prices, or maybe make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to reduce what you’re spending on groceries…and still eat really well! Compare price per unit.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

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I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I find gas prices to be higher side at GIANT compared to the member price at BJ’s. However, $1 off per gallon definitely makes the price better at GIANT. Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

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Day 23 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Bread Outlet Stores

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I’ve found the best prices on bread at a local bread outlet. They regularly stock English Muffins, sandwich thins, flat bread, kaiser rolls, hamburger rolls, hotdog rolls, tortillas, baked goods, snack foods, and more at prices of up to 50% off or more of the grocery store price. The outlet price is still a better price.

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Day 24: How to Save on Organic Food

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No one likes the thought of pesticides, synthetic hormones, and antibiotics in our food, but the price of organic prohibits many from buying a completely 100% organic. Unfortunately, these high prices are a result of strict guidelines for foods to be labeled organic. Compare the price per unit of product in question.

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