It was a pleasure watching college football today, because I was watching Vanderbilt go a historic 5-0 over Auburn, as opposed to Tennessee, who appeared to struggle against its non-conference Northern Illinois opponent. I'm actually grateful that one wasn't on television... Still, I am glad to be able to cheer for some college team from the state of Tennessee.
I went grocery shopping today and then called my mom to do a price check. She spent $500 in all of September to buy groceries and other supplies (laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc.) for three people. My trip to Safeway today cost me $197.94, and that was using my Club card to get discounts, and that was for 2 people for one week.
When I told her my grocery bill, she paused a moment, and asked me for how many months was I buying these provisions?
Then we went through a few items. A box of Nutrigrain bars - $5.55. "I think I pay about $2.50 for mine," she said. A 10 oz box of couscous - $3.89. "I know I didn't pay that." A half gallon of whole milk - $4.79. A pause on her end. "That's really expensive." A 4-pack of Charmin toilet paper - $4.99. "Were those at least the double rolls?" I think so. A variety pack of melon chunks - $9.99 "Good heavens." That's about as strong a talk as Mama gets.
I told her that I got one thing that I thought was a bargain, a can of diced tomatoes for $1.25. A pause on her end. I can sense this was no bargain. "Was that a name brand?" Yes, Hunt's. The Safeway brand was $2.59 a can. "Good heavens. I think I paid .58 at Walmart for their store brand."
I think I'm going to have to just go home and bring back a suitcase of staples. As a United frequent flyer, I can check bags for free.
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