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niyad

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7. Many years ago, I wandered down the cereal aisle for the first time in probably

Mon Sep 18, 2023, 08:24 AM

Sep 2023

twenty years. I almost passed out from sticker shock. And then seeing cartts with four or five boxes of that stuff. .and complaining about their high grocery bills.

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I am laughing out loud watching the TODAY show talking about the downturn in cereal for breakfast. [View all] fredamoss3 Sep 2023 OP

Yep. A box of cereal for 7 dollars is ridiculous. And to add to the scam, jimfields33 Sep 2023 #1

I was shocked at the supermarket last night that boxes went up a dollar more than last week. TheBlackAdder Sep 2023 #19

I went CVS to pick up a 36 pack of adult male disposable underwear (like Depends only CVS brand) fredamoss3 Sep 2023 #59

Sadly it's not just cereal, its every staple families use like bread, milk, cheese, apples, beans, fredamoss3 Sep 2023 #60

It aggravates me every time I buy a 12 ounce pound of coffee Walleye Sep 2023 #2

Or a 12-ounce pound of frozen vegetables . . . hatrack Sep 2023 #12

For 40 years it's been the 4lb 5 pound bag of sugar. TexLaProgressive Sep 2023 #15

Soon recipes we've all used for years will have to be adjusted for the new sizes. CrispyQ Sep 2023 #32

Cans of tuna were once half a pound Wednesdays Sep 2023 #39

I know, used to be able to make a sandwich and share the rest with my cat Walleye Sep 2023 #41

8 o'clock is 11 ounces a pound now! bedazzled Sep 2023 #49

The really fancy stuff is down to 10.5 ounces/bag. keep_left Sep 2023 #70

Yes I noticed a 10 ounce bag the other day, what is that, 3 pots of coffee? Walleye Sep 2023 #71

Something like that. Oh, I forgot the latest trend...the K-Cups. keep_left Sep 2023 #79

What Brand? ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #74

A lot of them, Starbucks etc. Walleye Sep 2023 #75

Guess We'll Stick With Folgers ProfessorGAC Sep 2023 #77

I just checked my large maxwell house, 24.5 ounces. Walleye Sep 2023 #78

im on a low carb life style and the thing i miss most is cold cereal.... samnsara Sep 2023 #3

I'm back on my 18-6 intermittent fast, so I don't do brerakfast or lunch anymore. TheBlackAdder Sep 2023 #20

You can eat anything MOMFUDSKI Sep 2023 #23

Maybe for some people, but it's absolutely untrue for me. phylny Sep 2023 #27

Agreed Chi67 Sep 2023 #29

That is actually an outdated recommendation. Intermittent fasting is Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #47

And as an IFer myself, I moonscape Sep 2023 #48

That's great. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #52

Yes, I've read his 'Code' books. I've not moonscape Sep 2023 #62

Try BonnieJW Sep 2023 #45

Cereal is what permanently turned me away from morning shows Orrex Sep 2023 #4

All true and very funny housecat Sep 2023 #38

lol well put housecat Sep 2023 #58

They clearly don't know my daughter. Dulcinea Sep 2023 #5

Yes you can get BOGOs and coupons for cereal Freddie Sep 2023 #13

I once read that the packaging of cereal PCIntern Sep 2023 #6

Many years ago, I wandered down the cereal aisle for the first time in probably niyad Sep 2023 #7

Being single I really don't notice the prices of some doc03 Sep 2023 #8

Local Whole Foods. Specialty bacon I like, used to hold 12 slices. Now it holds 11. 3Hotdogs Sep 2023 #9

Haven't bought boxed cereal in . . . 30 years? hatrack Sep 2023 #10

Years ago most of the supermarkets around here were union Freddie Sep 2023 #11

BINGO! fredamoss3 Sep 2023 #61

Bingo. When even a box of Corn Flakes cost $6 or more... Ferrets are Cool Sep 2023 #14

Quit eating cereal 2 years ago ebbie15644 Sep 2023 #16

Yep! Chi67 Sep 2023 #31

I do add granola ebbie15644 Sep 2023 #50

Yep Chi67 Sep 2023 #55

I don't have a Trader Joe's 😪 ebbie15644 Sep 2023 #66

That's pretty much my breakfast, as well. GoCubsGo Sep 2023 #36

I know, I used to live on low fat. I now eat more eggs too, which I cut out for years ebbie15644 Sep 2023 #51

I Find Cereal RobinA Sep 2023 #17

OK, this made me think. What DID I have for breakfast today? DFW Sep 2023 #18

I used to drive past a Kellogg's factory that made cereal EYESORE 9001 Sep 2023 #21

Still...rich nations spend a fraction of their income on food compared to many many nations. Alexander Of Assyria Sep 2023 #22

And the food is mostly safe. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #63

I don't do self check out DownriverDem Sep 2023 #24

Going to Costco and Safeway are jarring Sympthsical Sep 2023 #25

Costco has the best cereal prices, but few to choose from housecat Sep 2023 #46

If I buy cereal, it is a generic brand but even then, it is not often. appleannie1 Sep 2023 #26

Yeah, we stick with the generic or store brand. Xavier Breath Sep 2023 #73

I like to buy orange juice in a carton. edbermac Sep 2023 #28

I Never eat cereal Chi67 Sep 2023 #30

Granola isn't cereal any more? housecat Sep 2023 #43

Nope. I don't believe it ever was. Chi67 Sep 2023 #54

Not important, but everything from Healthline to Wikapedia call it cereal. Tasty oat cereal. housecat Sep 2023 #57

It's in the cereal aisle Xavier Breath Sep 2023 #72

Tax the top o.oo1% into middle class, jaxexpat Sep 2023 #33

I have been in Italy two weeks. If I see another croissant for breakfast I'm gonna scream..lol helpisontheway Sep 2023 #34

I try to only shop the outside rows at the multigraincracker Sep 2023 #35

I had a family doctor who strongly promoted vegetarianism. Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #64

I'll eat it, out with wife, but I never multigraincracker Sep 2023 #67

I'll eat it, out with wife, but I never multigraincracker Sep 2023 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author multigraincracker Sep 2023 #69

Competition is getting wiped out Marthe48 Sep 2023 #37

Fresh fruits & veggies have always been better bargain because they are packed with NUTRIENTS. . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2023 #40

Yes, as well as legumes and whole grains, which Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #42

My yogurt has decreased from 140 calories to 110 spooky3 Sep 2023 #44

I use the grocery chains for less all the time RainCaster Sep 2023 #56

The Senior Center in my small town Mr.Bill Sep 2023 #65

DVR NowISeetheLight Sep 2023 #76

Sounds like my old routine. hunter Sep 2023 #80