Thanks for bumping this thread. I really enjoyed reading through it!

Some things I do *not* skimp on...
Toilet Paper - must be Quilted Northern - the purple package, 3 ply kind.

Sugar Free pudding cups - Jello brand is the only I buy. I love the dulce le leche flavor!

Soda - Hubby has to have Dr. Pepper & I either drink Diet Coke or Sprite Zero. (Sprite Zero is my favorite but not as available as the Diet Coke)

Pet food - dogs eat Wellness and the cats eat Taste of the Wild. It's not as good as some folks feed, but my crew is really happy with it.