I thought it would be interesting to see how much was saved by shopping around. I shopped three stores last week, and I put those items side by side to my local prices. The savings were huge, and well worth the gas in my car.

Here is the list and savings:

4 12 packs Coca-cola Products: $11.00, saved $3.72
2 Gold Bond Lotions: $9.36, saved $3.52
8 48 count Huggies Diapers: $45.92, saved $38.00
2 Huggies Body Wash: $4.78, saved $.86
1 pack Hamburger Buns: $.69, saved $.38
3 lbs. Bananas: $1.07, saved $.21
3 boxes of Lucky Charms: $6.00, saved $1.50
1 box Golden Grahams: $2.00, saved $.50
1 bag Fritos Chips: $1.88, saved $.12
3lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: $5.64, saved $2.33
1 Dozen Large Eggs: $.88, saved $.28
1 12 pack (double roll) Angel Soft Toilet Paper: $5.49, saved $.48
1 4 pack (double roll) Sparkle Paper Towels: $5.49, saved $2.78
2 boxes Honey Nut Cheerios: $3.34, saved $1.42
10 cans of Green Beans: $3.90, saved $.90
10 cans of Corn: $3.90, saved $.90
2 cans Large Pitted Black Olives: $1.98, saved $.38
1 Italian Dressing: $.99, saved $.29
1 Loaf of Bread: $.59, saved $.49
2 Gallons of Whole Milk: FREE!!! saved $5.80

Grand Total of savings $64.86! It really pays to shop around.