Instant oatmeal is not instant. There is still preparation and cleanup involved, just the total cooking time is reduced. Traditional oatmeal only requires about 5 minutes of cooking time. Take this into account when comparing prices as the regular oatmeal normally costs about … [Read more...] about Don’t get ripped off with oatmeal

Individual serving sized packages for cereal and oatmeal usually have a much high unit price. The item might take up the same amount of space on the shelf and have the same total price, but the extra cost is seen when you compare how much product you are getting.A LOZO expert … [Read more...] about Avoid convenience packaging

Cereal is now sold in a variety of packaging. The traditional cardboard box takes up most of the front part of the aisle, but make sure to look at the entire space as cereal in plastic bags is starting to make a presence. The cheaper packaging often means a lower (unit price) for … [Read more...] about Don’t get boxed in to paying more for cereal

Breakfast meats like bacon and sausage will often go on sale as a Buy One, Get One (BOGO) special. These meats will not last forever in the refrigerator, but frozen they are safe for a couple of months (see StillTasty.com). When a good deal strikes, consider your family's eating … [Read more...] about Bacon Bacon

Shakes and smoothies can be great for breakfast, but hard on the wallet. A store-made smoothie can cost more than $5 and often the ingredients are sugar laden with unnecessary calories. Consider buying your own ingredients (fresh or frozen fruit, yogurt, juice) and making … [Read more...] about Smoothies to go