Tuesday, December 11, 2007 My Price Book Posted in Menu Planning I have been keeping my price book up to date & its a real eye opener how much prices have gone up. I am wondering if Pack N Save have actually put prices up for the Christmas period. Usually they give you their annual BIG sale sheet if you are a self scanner or Christmas club member. In the past I empty my freezer as I buy my meat on sale then. This year the sales were nothing exciting at all. I'm pleased I decided this year not to open a Christmas club with them - the sales are just not worth it. In fact I think Pack n Save is no longer the cheapest place in town. Ok I may be a bit mad but I actually enjoy keeping my price book up to date. After a shop I usually sit with a cuppa coffee & just write down price changes. I grab till receipts (I did 2 weeks yesterday) and my price book is in isle order which is pretty close to what most grocery shops have. Eg entry fruit & vegs, then meat, then deli.... Some people do their price book using an abc index book & listi products by names. What ever works for you is the best option. I sometimes do this while sitting in the car waiting for the kids at their music lessons. James has been going over to Woolworths each week & picks me up their flyer - they had heaps on sale this week. I also shop differently I have a well stocked pantry - that I use every day & the pantry next to it is my stockpile.  I also have a pantry in the car shed which I am beginning to stock too. I keep my freezer pretty full with meat & bread. I buy James rice bread direct from baker - I just rang them & asked so get it at trade - been doing this for years and a huge saving.  I plan to only buy fresh fruit & vege weekly at markets if not growing in my garden. Tined food & pantry supplies I will only buy on sale & then can shop from my stockpiles weekly. - with the plan I'll go down to car shed to stock my house pantry, I find living like this is cheaper but also when life gets in the way & I can't get to the shops we pretty much can always find something to eat. • Post A Comment! • Send to a Friend! Comments