Shopping Evaluation

With the Super Walmart opening in our area (and Bottom Dollar Foods too), I knew it was time to do a price comparison to make sure I'm shopping at the best place and getting the best deal for my money. (Before sales and coupons) Here is my simple plan to figure out what is my best plan for shopping and having a base for knowing who has the best deals each week.

• Make a list of everything that over the course of time you need to buy (its OK if you miss something, you can tack it onto your list as you are walking through the store.) 
• Make a list of all the stores that are possibilities for your shopping
• Go to one store each week and do your shopping. In the process, make sure you have written down the real price (not the sale price) for each item on your list and the quantity you receive for that value (quantities may change especially if you are including a BJs or Sams Club in your list like I am.)
• Break down results and compare - easy list then of what your best deals are and where to get them and then when you see that sale,  you'll know if it is a good deal or not!

Happy Shopping!