Savealotmom's Pricing Expectations

Enclosed is a list of pricing that I stick to. My main goal is to pay less than the price stated. The prices of the items are after the sale and coupons. This will give you an idea of how much you want to pay for each item. These items are generally what I buy a lot of so there may be some items that you buy that I don't have listed. This would be the time to create your own list of price expectations and challenge yourself to go lower than the price you quoted yourself for.
This will also curb your spending as well. If you find an item that is on sale but doesn't meet your price limit, then you know that you can get it cheaper some where else at another time. I do recommend that you stock up when you do find it at your price level. Stock up based on your family's needs and you won't be forced to pay a higher price later.

Savealotmom Pricing Expectations

From 20 years of couponing experience, I have been able to figure out what’s the best prices for me. Please note that you may not be able to achieve the same results as me on all the items but this will give you an idea of where your “threshold” for savings should be.

For packs that have multiple items in it, such as toilet paper and paper towels, here's how to determine $ per roll.....take the price of the item ($) and divide it by the count in the item. For example…pack of 12count toilet paper on sale and with coupons: $3.49. $3.49/12 is $.29 per roll.

Don’t pay more than……(My goal is to pay less than the price stated.)
 

·         For toilet paper: $.30 per roll

·         Paper towels: $.70 per roll

·         Garbage bags: $.10 per bag

·         Diapers: $.20 per diaper

·         Baby wipes: $.03 per wipe

·         Dry Cat/Dog food: high quality brand: $1.35 per pound, average brand: $1 per pound.

·         Shampoo/Conditioner: family size: $2 per bottle, regular size: $1 per bottle

·         Shaving cream (men & women’s): $.75 per can

·         Razors (disposable-men & women’s): $.50 per razor

·         Makeup: $1 per item

·         Body wash: $2 per bottle

·         Bar of soap: $.25 per bar

·         Laundry Detergent: $2 per bottle (regular size)

·         Fabric Softener: $3 per bottle

·         Toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash: $.50 per item

·         Cereal: $1.50 per box

·         Cold Meds: $2 per bottle

·         Bread: $1 per loaf

·         Soda (2Liters): $.80 per bottle

·         Coffee Creamer: $.90

·         Coffee: $2.25 per pound

·         Can of soup (any brand): $.80 per can

·         Can of veggies (any brand): $.50 per can

·         Ziploc bags (storage/gallon sizes): $.10 per bag, sandwich sizes: $.05 per bag

·         Aluminum Foil: 60sqft+:$2

·         Box of facial tissues: $.70

·         Bags of M&Ms, other candies: $1.50 per bag

·         Wrapping paper (holiday, birthdays, etc):$1 per roll

·         Feminine Products: pads/tampons: 10-20 per box - $1-2, 20-30 per box - $2-3, 30+ per box - $4-5

·         Frozen pizza (Red Baron, California Kitchen, Archer Farms): $3 per pie

·         Eggo Waffles: $1.75

·         Glade Candles and similar name brands: $1.25 per candle, single oil refills: $1.50, double oil refills: $2.50

·         Dozen of eggs: $1.25

·         1 Gallon Milk: $2.50

·         Pasta:$.60 per box

·         Pasta Sauce: $.75 per jar