Thanksgiving Shopping

I don't usually do what-I-bought-out-shopping posts. But yesterday I was able to take advantage of some get-you-in-the-door Thanksgiving sales that were quite good. Of course, good prices are relative depending on your location. I remember 11 years ago when I moved from Indiana to Oregon. That was a shock. I actually thought Washington apples would be cheaper once I lived next door to Washington State... apparently not.

However, I've adjusted somewhat. And being on a gleaner's program has been a big help. Anyway, here's a few of the deals I was able to take advantage of:

3 dozen eggs @ $1.15 each
4 Tillamook 1lb butter @ $1.77 each (regular local price $3.75 each)
3 boxes of chex cereal (variety) @ $1.38 per box
6 Jimmy Dean Sausage @ $1.99 each (regular local price $3.49 each)
3 lb bag Sunkist tangerines @ $1.99 bag
10 lbs Garnet yams @38 cents per lb
2 bags Ocean Spray cranberries @$1.99 each
3 Sarah Lee 100% honey whole wheat bread @ .99 cents each
2 can (20oz) gift-pack of Planters nuts Jumbo cashews/Mixed nuts @ $2.99 (half-price)
2 boxes Ritz whole wheat crackers @ $2.28 per box
2 Large heads of cauliflower @ $1.28 per head
14 lb Norbest TURKEY @ 22 cents per lb = $2.78
14 lb Butterball TURKEY @ 58 cents per lb = $7.77

I bought more than this of course. But these were the items that were especially good deals for around here. Which makes a huge difference in our food budget. I have to admit that I go a little turkey crazy this time of year; when else can you get meat for under 60 cents a lb? So I stock up each year. My family loves Turkey, so we should have no problem eating the 4 I have in the freezer right now...;)

Well, I'm back to my very long to-do list for this week. With hubby being home (and no homeschool), I should be able to get a lot accomplished this week. At least that's what I'm telling myself:)