I eagerly read the Walgreen’s newspaper insert each Sunday to see if they have my favorites on sale: Scott’s toilet paper, canned ham, foil, olives, mandarin oranges, and household gloves. Little did I ever dream I would grocery shop at a drug store, but bargains are to be had there.
The Scott’s individual toilet paper rolls have been $0.50 a roll for ages. It’s not overly plush but not near as bad as “school TP,” you know, the kind we grew up with in elementary school. I find it to be a dandy bargain, and I hope the price is not creeping up. The wrapper and used cardboard roll can be used for fire starters.
The DAK or Celebrity canned ham is no longer a full pound, but rather 12 ounces. I grew up eating canned ham, so it’s not a big transition for me. On sale, it is $1.99 and can serve a family of four amply at one meal. I have tried it fried up for breakfast, in omelets, and in sandwiches, and it’s pretty darn good for a canned product. My prediction is that in a worst case scenario, this product would be worth its weight in . . . well, you get the idea. Limit 2.
The mandarin oranges are $0.50 a can, but that is the price at my grocery store, too. A perfect size for two people in one meal. Household gloves go for $0.39 a pair, limit three. The olives and foil are a dollar each.
As long as I’m at a drug store, I like to scan the first aid aisle and see if anything catches my eye and I need to add anything to my supplies. Picked up some generic Betadine today, several dollars cheaper than the name brand.
Until next time,
– The Aging Prepper
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