Am I the only one with a sad stockpile?

[clippyclippy]

I stocked up on Nutri Grain bars last week--at $1.38 a box. Now, I really really need these because my son with special needs has feeding issues and this is one item he really likes, is relatively good for him. But, realizing that $1.38 has become my 'stock up price' for these--ouch!


I can't believe the prices I'm paying. I mean, I know that lots and lots of people pay the $3.99 for a box of Nutri Grain bars and would be amazed that I get them for $1.38.....but you couponers, you get it!

I guess I should be thankful that I'm stocking up at $1/box this week! I was grumbling to myself last night that I was spending way too much... but I didn't see that there would be a better deal on the horizon, and my family has been asking what's happening to the stockpile.
I used to keep a constant supply of a wide variety of cereals and bars - but now I'm down to Mini Wheats and Special K. We like those, but one of these days there might be a revolt - as in, hubby takes it on himself to go shopping and blows my budget! So, because I live with that fear, I'm forking over a bit more than I'd like.

[uummm]

I know I have raised my buy amounts on things but I am also switching to more healthy eating...$5 for a gallon of organic meal is a deal and for some reason we go through MORE milk now, it doesn't even taste any different? I do find myself searching the internet more for better deals...
Amazon has some good case prices -kraft Parmesan cheese, whole bean coffee (with coupon) 25#organic wheat berries (with coupon) and I was getting my coconut oil through them even the manufacturer didn't have it cheaper.
But then last week I scored 4 gallons of coconut oil for cheaper through a facebook promo (Nutiva) and got it for less an ounce than Amazon.
I have found an Amish store (NC isn't exactly known for their Amish) about 1 hour that does a lot of bulk food....
I also found Honeyville Farms that ships stuff for $4.99 no matter what you buy and i bought a 50# bag of Steel Cut Oats from them(before i Found the amish store where they are $20 cheaper).

I think in today's market you need to start looking outside the box and yes maybe pay a little bit more, inflation is here to stay for a while.

[isaacsmom]

Our stockpile has dwindled down to nearly nothing and I just had to slash our grocery budget again. I have a whole $200/month to work with and need to feed a family of 7 (2 of the kids are only with us PT, but we go through food like CRAZY!) Not sure how I'm going to do this.