I really enjoy numbers, maybe that's why I work in bookkeeping ha!!! I understand numbers and how they work, but if you ask me to spell something, I will have to Google it!!!
I did a little figuring on how much we really can save by DOING-IT-YOURSELF aka DIY! You can do the math yourself by taking the dollar amount and divide it by the ounces. For example if a gallon (128 ounces) of milk cost $3.00 each. Take $3.00 divided by 128 = $0.02 per ounce. Here's a couple I did for you, but look around on what you are purchasing pre-cut (meats, veggies, fruits, etc.). You will be amazed!!!
Here's some fun numbers for you:
Apples on sale are $0.99/lb.
Apples pre-sliced are $2.99 per bag / pound (only $0.99 if you DIY)
3x's the amount if you took 2 minutes and did it yourself. That's like getting paid $60 per hour to cut apples... time is money!!!
Potatoes on sale are $1.99 per 5 lbs (and this goes even lower)
Potatoes frozen 36 oz bag $1.99 each (only $0.90 if you DIY)
Potatoes fresh pre-cut 16 oz $2.79 each (only $0.40 if you DIY)
16 oz = 1 lb
128 oz = 1 gallon
16 oz = 1 lb
128 oz = 1 gallon
Food waste accounts for 10 to 40% of families’ overall grocery spending!
This post is part of Thrifty Tip Tuesday!
2 comments:
I love that- "it's like getting paid $60 per hour to cut apples." I want that job!! I use to be guilty of buying pre packaged items until my mom bought me a NICE set of Food Network knives. Now I LOVE to cut up food! A good knife can do wonders & save you money! Thanks for linking to Thrifty Tip Tuesday!
Awesome post Andrea! :)
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