Shopping Trip At Dollar General

This was a good shopping trip for stocking up on pantry items.  I purchased 25 items for under $20.  First stop was the Dollar General website which I clipped the digital coupons (even tho I didn't use any) , second I did a survey from my last receipt and I was emailed a coupon  $2.00 off $20.00 all before leaving home. Other than coupons I had a list of items that I want to stock my pantry with, mostly canned items for longer storage. The other items like flour, sugar, brownie mix and instant potatoes will be fairly quickly.   The Gold Metal AP Flour was $2.00 for 5 lbs, that's a pretty price. DG brand of sugar was $2.00 for 4 lbs as well.  Since I bake a lot I try to keep those staples on hand.  Canned vegetables are 2/$1.00, canned diced tomatoes are $0.70 each, Carnation Evaporated milk $1.00 and DG brand cream soups $.50 each.  I'm slowly building up our pantry but that's okay because I don't always have the extra money to buy stock up items.  So some weeks or months it may only be 1 or 2 items I buy or on occasion 25 items.  Anyone can build up a pantry by adding a couple cans of vegetables, fruits or soups each week/month.  Start with a list of items you and your family will eat, watch for sales or check different stores prices and decide how much of your food budget can go towards filling your pantry.  Happy Shopping!