More on "Tips for Saving"

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I recently did a post on Tips for Saving on Groceries and I just wanted to demonstrate another example of why the bulk foods section is so great. Today I wanted to load up on Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats so I did a little cost comparison....

Whole Foods brand - container
32oz for $6.00 (special - 2 x 16oz containers for $6)

Red Mill - bag
32oz for $4.29

Whole Foods - bulk foods section
32oz for $3.18 *

So you save almost 50% by buying Whole Foods bulk rolled oats over Whole Foods packaged rolled oats. It makes sense that you would have to pay for the design and manufacturing of the packaging, but why would you?!

It goes without saying that Whole Foods is expensive but if you shop the bulk food section for items like oats, raisins, nuts and bay leaves, then you can spend less than you would at other grocery store chains. Be strategic about what you buy where and you can save money with every trip.

* Update 09/08/09 - I just saw that the oats are on sale so this would be even cheaper!