GET.OUT.OF.MY.HEAD.SOROR!!! :D

Those cakes are one of my all-time favs (along with pound cake, red velvet, German chocolate, and carrot cake).

Yes Soror I know! And that is a good point. I have a one way commute of 25 miles myself and I am noticing that I am filling up twice a week. At almost 3.00 a gallon, it is adding up! I may spring for the card just for the gas savings.

Soror, what is the most economical grocery store and drug store in the LA/OC/SD areas? I have been shopping at Ralph's in the Ladera area near where I live but it seems like everytime I come out of there it's $40 and I barely have enough to last a week! How is a person supposed to eat at these prices? I can't even imagine having another mouth to feed (other than my dog's lol).

Soror, can you put me on to economical grocery and drug stores in LA/OC/SD?

PM me with details of any of your upcoming events. Any good BBQs coming up? :)

SC

Thanks to everyone for the replies. The cost for a Costco card is $50 here in Cali so it's a little high but it seems like it might be worth it - especially for the gas savings.

I've been a Costco Member when it was Price Club... My dad pays for my membership as a wholeseller/business.

It's worth the gas.

When I lived in SoCal, my Dad and I go almost every weekend for his dental business...

Yay Costco. I break even with the membership cost in one visit. And there is one not far from my home so the gas station is definitely worth it.

I just upgraded to the executive membership this weekend. Mr. 1228 is kicking himself for not doing it before we bought our plasma TV last fall, even though I told him to back then.
You ain't nevah lied! They are the bomb!

Summerchild,

Try Trader Joe's for good deals on produce, frozen foods, bread and meats. Their freshly prepared salads and deli meats are good too. The closest one in your area is probably the one in Westchester. You don't need a membership card to save money there either.

Costco is my choice. They have a better selection and less oppressive work environment than Sam's Club. I try not to support the Wal-Mart plantation system.

I have had a Sam's card since 98 (got a free membership while working at Wal-Mart). Once I left Wal-Mart in 2000 my membership fee was and still is $35 per year. I hardly used it at first b/c it was just me and my little one but now it's me, fiance and 2 kids so I try to go a least once a month to buy detergent, dishwashing liquid and other things. They do last you for a while if your not heavy handed. Also use it for the gas b/c u get a 5 cent discount.