Posted on 04/11/2023 6:35:45 AM PDT by Chad C. Mulligan
Online grocery prices continued to rise by double-digits in March, as inflation continues to bite.
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Grind the middle classes between the twin millstones of inflation and taxation.V. Lenin
I'm thinking I now pay about $100/bag when I go to the grocery store on average. I am not kidding.
My dining expense has gone down because I no longer can afford to go out to eat that often due to all the money I spend on groceries.
Well apparently this is what they voted for.
Nope. No one ever votes for inflation. It is a free gift of the government gift wrapped by almost every swamp creature from both parties.
Yes, we are at $100 per bag, too. And I am taking advantage of every sale I can find, using the Safeway shopping app (which is horrible), looking at the cents per ounce ratings for products. We’ve largely given up restaurants and I’m actually having a lot more fun making meals at home. I used to enjoy a weekly outing to my local coffee shop to socialize and have a good breakfast, but simple bacon, eggs, toast, coffee and a glass of milk with tip is now $23 to $24! I can whip up three scrambled eggs, a half slice of sourdough toast, a glass of milk and coffee at home for $3 to $4. Even that home price is shocking.
I remember in college (’69-’73) that breakfast at the coffee shop was under $3. That’s a loss of purchasing power of TEN TIMES in 50 years.
According to recent polling, 42%-46% of the electorate would vote to re-elect Biden.
I realized last week that the heavy cream I use in my espresso has DOUBLED in price since the virus. Same goes for my bread, and my butter is heading toward that as well.
Listening to random people talk about this is highly revealing, especially to the lengths some go to avoid discussing it altogether.
You get what you “vote” for . Wait till more countries get off the US Dollar.
And, you’re not alone, FRiend.
I don’t believe the wealth sovereigns running our country have noticed yet.
BTTT
Processed foods are much cheaper but I'm not going that way. One thing I won't bargain shop for is what I put in my body. So other things have to give, such as dining out and going on vacation.
In my early days of marriage, my wife and I would always go out to breakfast on weekends. We explored all the diners in our area and would even go 20-30 miles to find new ones. Back then, a typical breakfast would run you $5-6 with unlimited coffee. Now like you we make breakfast at home. It's actually the easiest meal to cook once you settle into a routine. I can cook up a good breakfast in about 10 minutes.
In the early 1960's I noticed it was $6 a bag for my parents. Now it's $6 an item.
If the turd rolling politicians up in the District of Corruption bought their own groceries, they would be able to see this.
Not only inflation, but shortages.
My normal grocery bill now looks like I’m feeding my entire family for the Thanksgiving holiday - and weekend.
And there are only two of us, and we are not extravagant, just basic stuff.
My daughter just bought a new waffle maker and we are having fun with that. Going out to breakfast used to be a family tradition on Sundays (after church) - but it has gotten prohibitively expensive for all of us, especially our young who are just starting out. Going out is now a rare treat for us, usually birthdays only.
We’ve had a lot of fun cooking up great food at home, you just have to take the time to shop and prepare it - but we’ve even made that fun.
I rarely shop at a grocery store unless there’s a great sale on meat or fresh produce. I have my Walmart Market deliver all my groceries and the prices are great. I can stay in my jammies and just bring everything inside. It’s a great service.
Grind the middle classes between the twin millstones of inflation and taxation... Modern democrat party.
Our groceries are about $75 a bag. Like you, I use every coupon and sale I can find. Rarely rarely eat out, but it’s been that way for years. I feel like my mom was, watching every penny, back in the Carter years. Those days were very hard for my family. We have come full circle, and I’m afraid we ain’t seen nothing yet.
You know as well as I do, that many of us don’t vote for this at all. Our “votes” don’t count.
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