Oreos were on sale yesterday.
This is a big deal for me. It's been about 5 weeks since I purchased any. I don't know how I've survived. Well, the all-I-could-eat-at-all-hours-of-the-day weeklong food fest (aka-- "cruise") probably helped some. I've made this deal with myself that if Oreos are more than 2.54 a package I can not purchase them. I know at Wal-mart they are about 2.52 all the time. Sometimes they drop the price to 2.39--- but I don't frequent Wal-Mart very often. Chicago doesn't seem to believe in the Super form of Wal-marts, so the Super Target's have taken over around here, which is fine by me because I love that place. The last several weeks the going price for a package of Oreos has been 2.70. Just couldn't do it. So what's 24 cents? Perhaps it's just the principle of it I guess. I set a standard and I committed to keeping it. Maybe it just makes me think that I am doing well with sticking to the grocery budget or something. But in any case, the heavens opened and knew that in order for me to get through this week, (Kyle's out of town....again) I needed to be well-stocked on Oreos and they were on sale --2 for $5. So I bought three packages! We'll see how long they last.....
While on the Oreo's topic, I was in Utah back in September and went to Reams, this huge warehouse grocery store in Provo where Food for Less used to be. From what I understood, Reams is supposed to be this super-thrifty, awesome place for folks to get groceries. It is not. It is terrible! Worse than Albertsons! Guess how I know? Oreos are 3.69 per package. Outrageous, isn't it?
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I love it! I don't think my oreo obsession is as strong as yours--but I definitely have one too! Three packages and single momming it for a week--that is a deadly combination. When do you run your marathon? :)
My marathon was Saturday. The one I did not run. I'm still in mourning.
About 15 miles into my training I developed ilio-tibial syndrome. I'm sure you know all about it. But basically, I'd get to about 2 miles into my run and then my knee would suddenly be throbbing with pain so bad I couldn't bend it....
I saw a sports medicine doctor who was really great and treats lots of marathoners and was hopeful and optimistic that with 7 different stretches, a few painkillers, heat compresses, and cold compresses all three times or more daily I could be ready to run. Yeah, that all worked really nicely into my daily routine of running after the kids and such. so then we opted for another alternative-- cortisone shots! A day or two before we left for the cruise I saw the doctor again, planning on receiving a cortisone shot that would at least numb the pain and allow me to continue running and do the marathon. When he examined my knee he said I wasn't swollen enough for it to work. 'At that point I realized it would not be a reality and I would have to wait for another season in my life to run a marathon.
So I had to bag out on my high school girlfriend and leave her to fend for herself in the marathon.
Long answer to your question...
You should come out by me- there are 3, yes 3 Super Walmarts within 10 minutes of me and Oreos are super cheap- I think they are 2/$5 this week.
Michelle, You are too cute and I understand about the price game. I am a stickler for not buying something unless I think it is a good deal!
Michelle! I've kept up on your blogs since Savannah was born, and I'm excited to say that we now have one as well. :) How are you doing?? It has been FAR too long! There is lots to share. Do you still have the same 801 cell phone number? :)
3.69?! The NERVE!
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