Michelle T Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Have the prices on groceries gone way up this month where all of you live? I'm floored by how much more I'm paying in January than even just a month ago. I buy some packaged/prepared foods, but almost everything in my cart is fresh fruit/veggies, milk, meat, bread. I'm not buying anything different from what I've always purchased. And yet, at checkout, the total is at least $20 - $30 more than just a month or two ago. It's not like I'm getting lobster, or expensive alcohol. These are basic groceries, not cleaning supplies or toiletries. Is it the same where all of you live? I'm in Los Angeles county, not exactly the cheapest part of the country to begin with. Michelle T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yuck! The prices in our area (cent. Tx) have gone down in the last month. Milk is a dollar cheaper. Hopefully your prices will go down again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm just south of Richmond, VA and I've noticed the prices creeping up a bit. I do about half of my shopping at the commissary on-base and the prices there are rising, too. I'm spending about $25 more per week on groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I was just telling dh not too long ago that I was feeling pinched this month with groceries. It may be due to the fresh fruits and veggies I'm buying in the middle of winter? Anyways, yes, prices have gone up and I'm in IN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yes, I've noticed food being far more expensive this month, too. I'm in the midwest. Produce, dairy, everything seems more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Dairy has come back down here, but nothing else. I'm paying way too much for meat & pantry items. I read an article this week by General Mills and other cereal/convinence food companies that they are all going to jack their prices in the very near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm not noticing any increase or decrease, seems stable to me. Our meat, fish and produce were consistent. I read today that for the first time since the "recession" began last year, NYC recorded a drop in real estate prices ~ 10% according to the WSJ. Other than NYC, due to Wall Street, I don't think the east coast is being hit as hard as other previously more rapidly expanding areas like CA and FL. We'll have to wait and see, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 In general, yes, I see grocery prices going up and up.....except.......for peanut-butter! The PB we usually purchase runs $3.59 a jar, and is on sale this week for 99cents per jar. Oh baby, I am stocking up! Actually, I have been shopping and stocking on sale items like this for the last several months and it is paying off now. And, I only pick up exactly what we need or have run out of. No extras. But, the total at checkout is still way, waaayyy higher than it should be. Yep.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 In general, yes, I see grocery prices going up and up.....except.......for peanut-butter! The PB we usually purchase runs $3.59 a jar, and is on sale this week for 99cents per jar. Oh baby, I am stocking up! I wonder if that has anything to do with the salmonella scare and the recalls? http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Our prices are pretty stable in Houston. I did discover a great deal courtesy of my mom. My Dollar Tree stores sell Nature's Own whole wheat bread and buns for $1. In Williamsburg, VA my mom has even found raisin and rye breads at her Dollar Tree. My DT is right next to the Super Walmart I shop at so it's easy and very worth my while to stop and get the bread products first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Our prices are pretty stable in Houston. I did discover a great deal courtesy of my mom. My Dollar Tree stores sell Nature's Own whole wheat bread and buns for $1. In Williamsburg, VA my mom has even found raisin and rye breads at her Dollar Tree. My DT is right next to the Super Walmart I shop at so it's easy and very worth my while to stop and get the bread products first. I bought a loaf of this bread (for $3 and change) yesterday at Wal-mart. Has it shrunk again?!!!! It seemed awfully small. I haven't noticed price increases this month locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Smart Money recently had an entry that may in part explain the cost increase you are experiencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedfamily Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Smart Money recently had an entry that may in part explain the cost increase you are experiencing. Jane, (I'm sure you'll take this the right way, dear.) You have the perfect avatar. I would like to call you Encyclopedia Jane. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Smart Money recently had an entry that may in part explain the cost increase you are experiencing. Thanks for the article, Jane in NC. I wonder if I should try grocery shopping during the week instead of the weekend? Our schedule is so full though! I may have to work it in to get some cheaper prices though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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