If you are prone to stomach problems, you may have been told to cut gluten from your diet. A gluten free diet sounds okay until you see the price tag of common items like sandwich bread, pasta, and cereal. After a trial of gluten free, it made me wonder if it is cheaper to make…
Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Whether you serve them plain, top with gravy, or add some cheese and bacon to them, mashed potatoes are just a super tasty side dish! Most people make mash potatoes from scratch, from instant potatoes, or buy premade mashed potatoes from the grocery store. This made me wonder…
As much as I don’t want to admit it, I have a major sweet tooth. Eating a slightly warm fresh basked brownie with all the gooey fudginess is my idea of heaven! This made me wonder what the cheapest way to eat brownies can be. We will break down the costs to make homemade brownies…
Hummus is a middle eastern dip made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and is traditionally served with pita bread. You can also use hummus as a healthy alternative to mayonnaise on sandwiches or just a snack with vegetables or crackers. I am a huge fan of hummus and I recently started making my own version at…
Trail Mix is the super easy and yummy snack that is often associated with hiking and outdoor activities. Thankfully it also tastes great in lunch boxes and afternoon snacks too. Trail Mix is so easy to make and doesn’t require any heating, so it makes me wonder if it is cheaper to just make it…
Granola is a great addition to yogurt, fruit, or with milk as a hearty breakfast. Some even just eat it for an easy snack on the go! The cost of granola has started to slowly rise, and this made me wonder if it would be cheaper to make my own granola at home. Let’s break…
Kroger is a major supermarket chain with about 1348 stores in 38 states in the US. Giant Eagle is a smaller grocery chain with 221 stores in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, and Indiana. To determine if Kroger or Giant Eagle is cheaper for groceries, we are going to do a side-by-side price comparison for…
Fareway is a grocery store chain with about 131 stores in seven US states (Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas, and Missouri). Family Fare is a smaller supermarket chain with about 83 stores in seven US states (Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin). To find out if Fareway or Family…
Albertsons is the 2nd largest supermarket chain with over 2200 stores in 15 states. Smith’s Food and Drug is part of the Kroger Company which is the largest grocery store chain in the US. To determine if Albertsons or Smith’s is cheaper, we will price compare a grocery list at both places for a week’s…
Schnuck’s is a grocery store chain with about 100 stores in 4 Midwest states. Fresh Thyme is a mostly organic and natural grocery store chain with about 70 stores in 11 states. To find out if Schnuck’s or Fresh Thyme is cheaper, we will do a price comparison of a week’s grocery list for a…