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Interesting story this morning on GMA - Product manufacturers are "reformulating" product, which can include decreasing the size of a product (from 32 oz to 30 oz on Hellman's mayo) or like Brawny paper towels now have 22 less sheets than it used to.  The alert comes when the product has been decreased in size yet stays the same price!  Some die hard consumer groups are calling this fraud, manufacturers are calling it a "reformulation".  What this means to you is that you need to come up with your own price point for a product and then keep your eyes out for the per ounce prices.  Another example they spotlighted was Honey Nut Cheerios.  The package used to be 14 oz which meant 14 servings in one box.  Now it is 12 oz in a box - you used to have to buy 26 boxes for a "year supply" but now you would need to buy 30 boxes.  It is even more vital now to learn shopping strategies to keep your grocery budget the same.

I wanted to read it too, and I found the link (it has the article and the video to the right):

Good morning America

This was really interesting.  Thanks for the heads up Lisa.

That's why all the huggies went on sale at Albertons.  THey're repackaging them in different quantities.

Does anyone remember when there were more than 10 cookies in a Girl Scout Cookie Box??  I purchased some at a stand at Macey's a couple of weekends ago, and although I am happy to support such organizations, they are kind of a rip off.....As a long ago girl scout, I remember the packages being much more full and NOT $3.50 a dozen!!  I guess I'm just feeling the guilt from devouring the entire box myself!!!

I noticed this happening a couple years ago with ice cream - a personal favorite 

Those are my husbands favorite - I'll have to pick some up for him sometime.