There are some hidden savings, however. If you can, you reuse jars and recycle the lids in your ferric metal collection bucket. I know I save gas money and wear and tear on fewer trips to the grocery store. You save because you avoid buying all those check out counter splurge items like snickers bars (me/you) and breath mints (The missus, but not ours!)
One last benefit is the enrichment of your life by staying busy at home, avoiding the grocery store, and reducing exposure to stuff like this in the check out line!
