My Frugal Jungle

The whole premise of this blog is to promote provident living. I hope to share creative and effective ways to utilize the resources around me to foster self reliance. Two of the best resources I have are my family and friends. Today I have listed the most economical sources to “Shop for the Basics” in our local and surrounding geographical location. Thank you to Tracy Roney and Katie Wiens for all the hard work required to compile the information below. For those who would like for me to email the entire cost comparison spreadsheet, post a request and I will be sure you receive it. By sharing ideas, resources and local money saving opportunities, we will be able to maximize our efforts to educate, save and prosper. With that in mind, my adventure continues.

Comparison Shopping for the Basics (lowest prices):

WHEAT BERRY 25#: $11.45 / oz: 0.028 LDS Church
DRY MILK 25#: $47.20 / oz: 0.118 LDS Church
FLOUR 50#: $12.99 / oz: 0.016 Costco
CORN MEAL 25#: $14.00 / oz: 0.035 Winco (B)
SUGAR 50#: $30.79 per oz: 0.038 Costco
BROWN SUGAR 50#: $34.29 / oz: 0.04 Cash/Carry
BAKING SODA 13#5oz:$5.99 / oz:0.028 Costco
BAKING POWDER 4#: $3.35 / oz: 0.052 Winco (B)
SALT 25#: $ 3.99 / oz: 0.01 Costco
YEAST 2#: $3.99 / oz: 0.124 Costco
HONEY 6#: $13.99 / oz: 0.145 Costco
MOLASSES 1gal: $9.88 / oz: 0.077 Cash/Carry
OIL (Canola) 1gal/1pint:$7.99 / oz:0.049 Costco
Shortening 35#: $25.79 / oz: 0.046 Costco
Pasta (spaghetti) .75/#: oz: 0.047 Winco (B)
Dry Pinto Bean 25#: $17.49 / oz: 0.043 Costco
Rice 50#: $22.99 / oz: 0.029 Costco
Quick Oats 25#: $12.00 / oz: 0.03 Winco (B)

*(B) Bulk