Wrong. When the cashier rang me up, she said my total was $52.76. How is this even possible?
At least a couple of these items I rarely buy. The large-size raspberry jam was $6.50, the aluminum foil was nearly $7.00. Those 2 items will last me 3 months, easy.
I still don't see how the items in this photo came to over $50 though. (The title says $52.76 but one of the items isn't in the picture, a box of Rice-A-Roni. I set it by the stove for dinner.)
Anyway, I'm only responsible for the care and feeding of one. I honestly don't know how families out there are even doing it. At least the Rice-a-Roni was only $1.59, but frankly I think that was overpriced too.
I don't want to sound like one of those old men yelling about bread once costing 10 cents, but I remember when this box of rice was 29 cents.
Sadly Doug I think the rise in food prices in first world countries is part of the” gift “ that Trump is giving the world . Like you , I only have myself to feed ( plus Milo my cat ) and it’s incredibly obvious that prices are rising . I always try to support local food banks as I don’t know how families with hungry children will manage , and next month the schools in the UK close for 6 ish weeks , meaning if your children are eligible for free school meals that provision is unavailable over the holidays
ReplyDeleteThank God that gin prices are holding steady !
Siobhan 🤣
Thanks for sharing Siobhan, if I could starve Trump I gladly would. I honestly pray for those kids and you are too funny about your gin costs. 😉
DeleteHi Doug, I was so pleased to see your post, (even though your groceries are shockingly expensive), as this means you have been out to the store. I saw your recent post about your Long COVID flare up and you have been in my thoughts, and I have been trying to think of any useful suggestions I could make. I am so pleased that you have been out and about though. As part of my recovery from Long COVID, my doctor, (and my husband), have emphasised focusing on every achievement, be it big or small. So I am hoping that today is a good day for you and you can get some strength from that. I know the anxiety you might feel on good days, when you are concerned about the return of symptoms, but taking a moment to enjoy doing something normal is good for the soul. Sending you best wishes, Bee.
ReplyDeleteBee you're so kind, thank you so much. The symptoms are still every day, in fact just going to the store today and back home has left my head overheated and face swollen. But at least I did get outside for 30 mins. I very much hope you're doing well, and I'm sad for you but glad to know someone who gets this. ❤️👍
DeleteI agree, Doug! I don't know how in the world people are making it between the prices of groceries and gas. My own grocery bill is much bigger because I'm helping my younger daughter out with diapers and formula. The formula she uses is $41 a can! I love Rice A Roni, that San Francisco treat. :) I hope that going to the store means that you're feeling better. Sending healthy vibes!!
ReplyDeleteMargaret thank you and omigod Ian's formula is 41.00 a can?? Awful. I wish I could say I'm feeling better, no such luck yet. But I really needed a trip to the store. And haha I love the SanFarancisco treat as well, I miss that jingle! 😄
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