*crosses fingers* for your phone interview! (just wanted to say that first)
This was me looking at a HyVee. Something like $5/lb for 80/20 ground beef, $6/lb for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, etc... As far as I know, HyVee is one of the lower-cost grocery stoores in the area, to... Not everything was that high-priced, but it was surprising to see. So, I'm guessing it's not just you for grocery prices.
I was so blown away by it I had DH scope out the commissary on base today, where both items are less than half that. It looks like we'll be buying meat on base for the time here... I'll have to figure out where will be cheaper for produce and shelf-stable stuff still, but the initial stock-the-house shop will likely be all at the commissary. The HyVee near our house will be more convenient, but we'll have a sizable freezer for stocking up periodically on meat and other freezable stuff.
Thanks!
I probably wouldn't call Hyvee low cost, but it's not Whole Foods either. It's variable. That's where I primarily shop, but I'm trying to shop at Aldi and even Walmart (which I hate) sometimes because Hyvee can be more expensive. I buy meat primarily at Costco, but IDK if you have one near you (I am thinking no?).
Is there a Fareway near you? That's another one that is a little lower cost. I haven't shopped there in a long time (it isn't quite as close anymore, and they are closed on Sunday, which is my main shopping day) but they tend to have a little lower cost.
Hyvee has great sales on stuff, but if you want to buy EVERYTHING on your list it can get pricey. I have a hard time leaving without spending at least $100, even when my cart doesn't seem all that full.
Thanks! Looks like there is a Fareway closer to us than the nearest HyVee. It's hidden behind some other stores, so I just hadn't seen it before. I'll have to check it out. Aldi has always been hit or miss for me. Many of their store brand things just don't jive well with WW, so it really limits the options there for me. The few I've had the chance to check out had really disappointing produce (ie: moldy already in-store). So, I'll check it out, but am not sure about how useful it'll be. It's also more out of the way. I think the nearest Costco is out your way from here. None in town or near town, at least.
I've heard of a couple others - Jewel, another one I can't remember, and I've seen one called "Schnucks" that I _have_ to check out, if only for the giggle factor...
I probably wouldn't call Hyvee low cost, but it's not Whole Foods either. It's variable. That's where I primarily shop, but I'm trying to shop at Aldi and even Walmart (which I hate) sometimes because Hyvee can be more expensive. I buy meat primarily at Costco, but IDK if you have one near you (I am thinking no?).
Is there a Fareway near you? That's another one that is a little lower cost. I haven't shopped there in a long time (it isn't quite as close anymore, and they are closed on Sunday, which is my main shopping day) but they tend to have a little lower cost.
Hyvee has great sales on stuff, but if you want to buy EVERYTHING on your list it can get pricey. I have a hard time leaving without spending at least $100, even when my cart doesn't seem all that full.
Thanks! Looks like there is a Fareway closer to us than the nearest HyVee. It's hidden behind some other stores, so I just hadn't seen it before. I'll have to check it out. Aldi has always been hit or miss for me. Many of their store brand things just don't jive well with WW, so it really limits the options there for me. The few I've had the chance to check out had really disappointing produce (ie: moldy already in-store). So, I'll check it out, but am not sure about how useful it'll be. It's also more out of the way. I think the nearest Costco is out your way from here. None in town or near town, at least.
I've heard of a couple others - Jewel, another one I can't remember, and I've seen one called "Schnucks" that I _have_ to check out, if only for the giggle factor...
Jewel is probably going to be similar to Hyvee, or more expensive. There is one near my parents (Chicago area) and they only go there for the occasional sale item.
I think Aldi might be variable. I've had good luck so far with produce there, but I've really only been shopping there since my budget blew up and I realized I can't afford to be picky anymore I don't really buy any of their store brand stuff, but they have decent prices on produce, canned stuff, things like chicken broth, cheese, etc- basic stuff.
Fareway is good though. That was my main store before I moved 2 years ago. It was also the only grocery store in my little town, so I guess that helped lol. Hyvee was a good 20 minutes away back then, now it's 5 minutes.
I have officially lost my dang mind. I just send a "sternly worded letter" to the vending machine company that manages the machines here at work. I lost $2 trying to buy a snack and I want my money back.
Except from my email:
The vending machine has two basic functions – to accept the money added and then to dispense the item purchased. The first function works flawlessly; the second, not so much.
I am laughing at my craziness. Don't mess with me when I am hungry!
ETA: I am also laughing at "I want my $2!!" hahahaha
Week One of new job almost over! I survived and my head is spinning from all the new info I've been trying to cram in to get up to speed ASAP. But I sure do love getting home by 5pm everyday.
Now about this metro business...that I still can't seem to get the hang of lol.
Tomorrow, I am flying out to LA for another cousin's wedding on Saturday.
Y'all, maybe it's the combination of our tax refund and H'a "extra paycheck," but we are saving money like crazy right now. I keep wondering of we forgot to pay a bill?
Us, too. I'm pretty sure the cheap gas prices have had a huge part of this!
Today is my last day in the office this week. I'm working from home tomorrow then get on a plane in the evening to spend a week in Boston. I am not looking forward to the frigid temps or navigating the record-breaking amounts of snow there (~70" in ~30 days?), but I can't wait to see DH and celebrate Chinese New Year with my family.
Pretty sure it's opened since you moved, so I'm just (strongly) suggestion that you try Sarma in Somerville. It's my favorite place in Boston. The food is amazing.
This was me looking at a HyVee. Something like $5/lb for 80/20 ground beef, $6/lb for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, etc... As far as I know, HyVee is one of the lower-cost grocery stoores in the area, to... Not everything was that high-priced, but it was surprising to see. So, I'm guessing it's not just you for grocery prices.
I was so blown away by it I had DH scope out the commissary on base today, where both items are less than half that. It looks like we'll be buying meat on base for the time here... I'll have to figure out where will be cheaper for produce and shelf-stable stuff still, but the initial stock-the-house shop will likely be all at the commissary. The HyVee near our house will be more convenient, but we'll have a sizable freezer for stocking up periodically on meat and other freezable stuff.
Ground beef prices have just been crazy lately so my only solution is just to cook with it less and stock up when it goes on sale. HyVee does sales on chicken breast fairly regularly (like $2-3/lb) so I just stock up when they do that. And I've been cooking a ton of pork because it's so much cheaper.