Take your calculators – They are your friend
March 5, 2009 by kellys
Filed under financial matters, food, frugal living
Yesterday, I went to Wal-Mart, the devil store because I spend way too much money there, and splurged on a pregnancy craving (at least I am using it as a good excuse at this point HAHA) – ramen noodles. I realize, before you give me a hard time about the sodium, they are horrible nutritionally. But they are wonderful!
So anyway, I went and just hate to have to load up 10 separate boxes. So I was very happy when I saw them packaged for 6 packs for $1.82 or 30.33 cents a piece. Then I looked at the individual ones and saw that they were only 28 cents a piece. So I bought the individual ones but saved my money because I had my phone calculator handy and knew the unit price.
So remember, my savings wasn’t that much but sometimes, it is a huge difference. Bulk isn’t always better. So be careful out there and USE THOSE CALCULATORS!
That was a big craving for me too. Just as a reminder to some of you, normally (at least mine) cell phones have a calculator in them. Hope that helps.
I used my phone calculator yesterday. Actually, I use it so much that I have it as a short cut on my phone. I’m so addicted.
I have noticed that on many items at Walmart. The larger size seems like it would be a better deal – but oftentimes the midsize is the better deal.
I too have noticed that the larger items are sometimes priced higher. Just wait for the Ramen Noodles to go on sale. Then you can get them 10/$1!!!!
That happens rarely around here! UUGGHH!!
Ramen was a big craving for my first baby. Not so much this one…I don’t seem to be craving much salt this time…more meat though.
I don’t know if it’s a true craving so much as an excuse to eat something that I know is horrible for me.