"Look at the front bottom of the toilet paper package to determine the total square feet. Now insert a decimal point in this number two places to the left. If the cost of the package minus coupons is less than or equal to this figure, it's a decent deal -- basically $0.01 or less per square foot!
Example:
TP #1 = 400 sq. ft.; price = $6; stock-up price $4, so not a fabulous deal....
TP #2 = 650 sq. ft.; price = $5; stock-up price $6.50, so definitely a bargain!"
Easy, huh?!
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Pretty cool tip.
ReplyDeleteI generally gravitate toward certain brands by habit, but only buy those on sale with coupons. I keep a stack of 12 pks in my laundry--don't restock unless it is below a certain height. Always seems to work out to the next good sale. funny. Its my 'eyeball system'.
Also paper towel--for a while we did without it, but it was so handy. Now I only buy those 'choose a size' rolls and get those as cheaply as I can. Its like buying twice as much. Also-- you could just cut them in half-but it looks terrible. I do cut dryer sheets in half when I use those.
Well I've changed since I wrote that one! Now that its just Hubby and Me--I really don't need 12 roll packs anymore. I'm in a new situation--since I know we'll move again sometime this year I just can't see storing lots of extra things that will make that more difficult. Inflation or not--I guess I'm learning to shop differently--just getting what we need this week and maybe a little extra sometimes. I want to find out how low I can get the weekly list now--but still keep Hubby happy. A new challenge! :) I'm going to jot that TP cost figuring tip down. I think it will help a lot.
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