Determining Stock Up Prices

To go along with my last post about price recognition I thought I would post a little "guide" to help you get a better feel for what you can expect to pay for certain staples.  Most of these prices are with coupons factored in, but some of them (like meat, cheese, and milk) are what you can expect to see as sale prices at the store, since coupons for these items are rare.  If you have any questions or if there are other items you buy often that you wold like to know a good stock up price for, please let me know.

Health, Household, and Beauty

• Toothbrush:  FREE
• Toothpaste:  FREE
• Floss:  FREE
• Deodorant:  FREE - $0.50
• Shampoo/Conditioner:  $0.50-$1
• Body Wash:  FREE - $1
• Soap:  FREE - $0.25 per bar
• Pantiliners:  FREE - $0.50
• Tampons:  $1.50 or so per box
• Shaving Cream:  $0.50
• Disposable Razors:  FREE - $1
• Mouthwash:  $1
• Detergent:  $0.05 per load
• Toilet Paper:  $0.01 per sq. ft.
• Aluminum Foil:  $0.75
• Paper Towels:  FREE - $0.50 per roll

Food

• Pasta:  FREE
• Pasta Sauce:  $0.50
• Cereal:  $1 or less
• Canned Veggies:  $0.25
• Butter:  $2 or less per pound
• Margarine:  FREE
• Granola Bars:  $0.50
• Fruit Snacks:  $0.50
• Canned Tomatoes:  $0.50
• Peanut Butter:  $1
• Seasonings:  FREE
• Instant Oatmeal Packages:  $1
• Refried Beans:  FREE
• Taco Shells:  $0.50
• Eggs:  $1 or less
• Milk:  $2 or less
• Cheese:  $2.50 per pound
• Boneless Skinless Chicken:  around $1.70 per pound
• Ground Beef (93/7):  $1.99 per pound
• Ground Beef (73/27):  around $1 per pound

Thanks to The Cents'Able Shoppin' for giving me this idea and for posting lots of great stock up prices that I have used as a guide.