[Chris]

I just returned from the grocer and spent over $175.00 on NOTHING! We just finished unpacking and putting everything away, and my husband said to me, that there doesn't seem to be anything to eat in the house, and he's correct. I didn't buy anything substantial like fish or chicken. We don't eat junk food. I bought some produce and dairy products that I take to work for lunch and a few cleaning supplies. Now, we've got to go back out to Costco to get FOOD (real food). I don't understand how families of more than 4 can make it anymore. We're just 2 people who eat 3 healthy meals a day, and our grocer's bill has gone up by at least 40% in the last year! Is it just around here, or is everyone noticing this?

What are you doing to cope? I thought at one time that I might be able to stop working soon, but I can't. We simply can't afford it!