Living Within the Means God has Provided for you.

I have been a stay at home mom since 2003, although living on one fairly small income has been challenging, God has always provided for our family. With a Gross income of aproximately $20,000 we own our own home, actually have two running vehicles and want for very little. Lots of people complain about not having enough money to pay their bills. I have a hard time understanding why. On a monthly basis, we make a mere $1, 356, I had no clue til recently how low that really was. Its funny, but being Poor is more of a mentality than an actuality for most of us.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Aldi and Price Book

Ok, I dont actually HAVE a price book, but I do stay aware of what things cost and where.

Today, I went to Aldi, I had a few things I needed to help the Bare cupboards and Aldi has the best prices even with sales. One of those things, Kidney Beans, At Kroger they are on sale for 50 cents per can, a typical sale price around here, and a good price for most people, at Aldi however, the same can of Kidney beans is regular only 39 cents per can, that's an 11 cent difference per can.
I know 11 cents isn't much, but it all adds up.
Another Item that I was surprisingly shocked to get, Aldi carries a generic version of Rotel Tomatoes, a favorite in our house, 49 cents a can, Here is where the savings really come out, our local Shoppers has Rotel's on sale, for $1 per can, that's a 51 cent difference. Now there are many more deals like this, Aldi brand is just as good for most of their items and so far, the only ones my family hasn't liked are things that we really should not be buying anyhow (like little Debbie snack cakes)

Basically, be sure you know what your prices are, know where you can get the best deals you can for your family and do not be afraid to try a new brand if its cheaper.

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