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My Mom called this technique "keeping a pantry". It was filled with stuff only bought at discount. The pantry got us through some tough times: you knew things were looking up when Mom and Dad restocked the pantry
Same here.
Thank you for the tips on Ibotta. Did not know about the 100% cash back.
That and learning to can, preserve, and make a lot of my own stuff. I now make my own greek yogurt and I get 2 quarts (around $10) from a half gallon of milk that cost $2.29.
Exactly right, my father's Polish family and him actually experienced genuine starvation conditions throughout the war and after coming to Australia they never ever ever let their pantry go empty. My parents showed me to always keep it stocked up on specials and sale items and I've always followed their example. It definitely get you through on those occasions when the unexpected bills and expenses just pile up out of no where overwhelming certain times of the year!!! 😂😅👍😬
I love that!
You can pop frozen bread straight into the toaster too. It toasts just fine like normal bread!
We store our best in the freezer all the time. I take it out when I need it, which is usually straight into the toaster!
@@MyFocusVaries Same!
My pizza/toaster oven even has a spiffy feature for defrosting-before-toasting. It's a thing!
$1200 for two people?? Heavens. I budget $1300 for 7 and still think I could do better. Love your videos, Christine!
Those people must be buying organic gourmet food in NY or California. Thats insane. Some people spent more than that.
I agree. I do about £800-900 for a family of ten (four of them are teens).
yeah those people got to be buying junk food, soda, gadorades, cereals, paying full price, shopping at expensive stores, organic, specialty items… ect for that price. that’s on them.
@@Kre8iviT27 or they splurge on all the things.
I budget $1200 for 6 of us(it also includes cleaning products, dog/cat food and toiletries) and I also think I could do better. I cannot imagine spending $1200 on just 2 people!!
I'm too cheap to pay full price for stock items 😂 Last year my husband bought me a chest freezer for my birthday and I love it with all my heart! :)
I just wished I would have gotten myself a chest freezer back when I moved out.
@@amandasnailtasticnails9657 It's ok. Still get one and start stocking sale items now. Don't be discouraged. You can do it.
My husband lost his job 5 weeks ago. I had to go into Walmart today with just a little cash. So I had to add up every penny. I’m really struggling with this. Kinda feeling sorry for myself. But I’ll get over it. Thanks for your advice.
If you're in the USA please don't forget about getting snap benefits and unemployment. Even if you have a job you can still generally qualify for something especially since your income change has come with a loss of income. I know it's tough and you feel really bad about your situation but that's what these things are for; to help people who need it. And you shouldn't think of yourself badly just because things are a worst than they were; you are a person and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect; especially to yourself.
United Way *211 can help direct you to help. Like food pantries and possibly other organizations that can help.
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Aldi helps us if you have one close by. We buy cheaper cuts of meat on sale at local grocery store.
Ocean State Job Lot has an Eat for Free Table. Star Coupons puts manufacturers coupons directly on your store card. Fill out all the surveys at the bottom of the receipts. Honey is an app on your computer that compares prices.
Being a prepper pays off! I am eating food I either have in the freezer, pressure canned, or freeze dried since before 2020.
I typically only buy the sales. I also have a garden (cabbage and broccoli growing right now) and will be making it larger this coming year. I only buy butter when it is on sale. I remember buying butter on sale for 99 cents a pound in 2019. Glad I bought 30 pounds at that time and put it away in the freezer.
Been watching you for years and your grocery store shopping tips have saved me so much money. I am only shopping for one person, and my grocery budget is $40/week in the Seattle area. I have no problem sticking to that budget, and still eat tons of produce and all the items I like. Thank you so much for all your advice and tips.
You are so welcome!
Yep same here it depends on the week but I can still get my weekly groceries under 30 for just me in 🌻. I used to budget 20 a week which now a range from 30 to 40. However, my mom that’s a different story since she’s in a food desert compared to me.
To save money you 1. Know your prices 2. Read grocery ads 3. Never pay full price 4. Donot buy expensive unnecessary food .
@@deborahwright8031 yep very true
Hello from Mason County! It amazes me that you've got your budget down to $40/week in Seattle. That is awesome, prices here are so high...
I can say, I don't really pay much more for groceries than I did 2 years ago. I do spend about 10 minutes more a week checking ads,coupons, and ibotta offers to strategically make my list. It allows me to stay stocked up and only buy things that are on sale. Thanks for the video❤
Hey, could you please tell me how do you check ads and copouns?😊
Same here. I’ve been following a couple of couponers’ channel. Also if you love shopping at Walgreens then you might like @theclearancescanner
You're killing me with how you freeze and thaw bread bc I do the exact same thing with setting it upside down when I first pull it out! Makes a huge difference in redistributing the moisture to the top crust that would tend to dry out otherwise! Great tip
I love your energy and enthusiasm…I shop for 2 and almost choked on the idea that over 1000 per month is normal…good grief! I never heard of salvage grocery store so I’ll have to check. I call my comparison shopping happy quests…but I’m easily amused!😂 Thanks so much I get tons of tips from you!😊
I bought a new with tags Columbia Down puffer vest at a thrift store a couple months ago for $1. Love it!
That's an AMAZING find!!!
Wow 😯 good job
Walmart pickup has saved us hundreds! We are 2 seniors spending approximately $280 a month on groceries (including non food items). We got the Walmart card that pays 5% cash back on all pickup orders so we're getting $12 to $16 a month back on our groceries. Of course the card balance is always paid in full to avoid outrageous interest rates and we will load it periodically if we want to use it for other cash back necessities.
Can I just say, 1) you're hilarious and watching your videos makes my day, but also 2) your videos and advice have absolutely changed my life in terms of budget and money advice. I'm a new-ish home maker, and I came from a family that didn't have much. My mom was (and still is to this day) very much of the mind set that life just happens to her and she has no control. In some ways that is true, but I vowed a long time ago to make sure I take responsibility for the outcome regardless of who is at fault, because that's all I can control. All that to say, we experienced a lot of food insecurities and housing insecurities back then. Now in my own home, I knew there had to be a better way to do things and when I started watching your videos a few years ago and implementing your advice, our finances completely changed for the better. I've recently paid of $15k in school debt, been able to save for an emergency, AND we are able to feed ourselves really good quality meals for $400/month including a budget for sale items to put in the freezer for future "bad times". Thank you for being a mentor to me, you have made all the difference for us.
You rock!
I can't tell you how life changing your tips have been. I'm super lucky to have Aldi, Albertsons and Wal-Mart on the same block. It's a bit more work, but I'd rather have money than convenience.
This is how I’ve shopped all my life. For my family of 5 we spend $700 a month and that includes farm share milk and azure every month. That includes organic foods. I make most of our food from scratch and always shop sales. I never just shop at one store. I go out to shop twice a month so I don’t mind shopping multiple stores
How???? I do the same but I'm not able to get it below $250 a week.
@@lmcr9903 I have a lot of meat in the freezer. We raised our own chickens so I don’t have to buy that anymore. I also make my own bread, sauces, broth, beans and condiments. I never buy name brands. I also can a lot of my food. It’s my love language to make as much as I can from scratch. It was how I was raised.
Preach Christine, preach! The variation in prices on the same products in stores so close together is insane. Thank you for shedding light on these significant differences. I know it is helping others!
I love these videos. The grocery budget was the first thing my husband and I cut and now we do 300 a month opposed to 1,000 and we have a good diet. Shop the sales and store brand when you can!!
When we cut our budget we also found that we really eat everything we have so we don’t have a lot of waste.
I also consider "energy/time" costs. Honestly, I can't handle more than 2 stores. Depending on sales, I will pick two with what I need. Sometimes I will go to another one if they have a deal too good to pass up.
I love your channel because you validate my super power of shopping. I almost NEVER pay full price for most anything. Also review the store circular and buy what's on sale; Buy 2 or 3 or more. Then you have it when you need it. I freeze bread and baked goods. Also berries when they are in season . Clothing needs to be at least 50% mark down.. I do have a clearance store not too far. My favorite item there is the big double boxes of cereal that may be a little banged up from Cosco or BJ's
Thrift stores rule! A few years ago I SCORED a London Fog down filled puffer coat with removable hood. It had a small pull in the nylon fabric and it still had the retail tag of $320.00 on it. It’s a little big but I paid, wait for it…$37.50! Yes you read it right $37.50🎉🎉. I love thrift stores. The other day I found a “space maker” pencil box for $1.84. They are considered 90’s vintage and sell online between $15 to $20ish dollars. I use them for small craft items.
Another great grocery video.
My freezer keeps ending up super full because I buy a lot of stuff on sale or clearance and then freeze it! I feel like I’m never in my pantry anymore because all the food is coming out of the fridge/freezer based off sales I find. Thanks for the help!
This is me and my freezer is a small(not super small but I wouldn’t say large) fridge top but it’s always somehow full from sale items.
One of the reasons I love thrift stores is that you can usually find out-of-season clothing there, which will not usually be available at the retail stores. Thanks for a great video.
I have been doing the same thing for years. Finally, got my grandchildren on board. You get more for your money shopping everything on sale or clearance. Been shopping thrift stores for years.
I’m one of those people who have to drive to get groceries. My budget for 2 people averages $500 a month. It’s 60 ish miles to “town”, so I plan accordingly. I usually use about 1/3 a tank of fuel depending on a head wind. I could definitely walk to the local store and save wear and tear on my pickup, but then my budget would be blown. It’s absolutely cheaper for me to make the trip. I fuel up before I leave town because fuel is cheaper there. I make the trip once a month.
But honestly, how stupid is it to drive 60 miles to go shopping, the costs are on top of that.
If I can give you a tip, if you have an aldi near you then shop there.
Food of a very high quality according to European standards and not contaminated with chemicals like American food.
And above all they cost only 1/3 of what you pay at walmart.
Walmart is a neck cutter and exploiter.
It sounds like going 60 mi once a month is cheaper. The local store is probably an expensive mom and pop store. Probably in a rural area. The trip gets them to chain stores, in a city. Going only once a month is what keeps the price down. In this scenario they are doing what works best in this area
@@amiegamble1678 This is the general lack of planning in the States. A residential area here but 60 miles to go shopping, how stupid is that, even if it's only once a month, that's 60 miles too many that you use up and at today's prices alone.
You should ignore the people who are complaining about your once a month shopping trip. I live in a very rural area, and the local grocery store is double the price of the Walmart and other stores that are in the city (which is an hour away). I go once or twice a month to get all my shopping done, and definitely save money, even when you factor in the gas. Not everyone lives urban or suburban, with an Albertsons or Walmart close by.
@@SymonSays Yes, why is that, that's the bad planning in the USA. You only think about the people in the cities but not about the fact that they also live outside and are forced either to go shopping at high prices or, even more stupidly, to drive many miles or sit in the car for hours.
How good it is that I live in Europe where you can find a shopping opportunity within a short time and don't have to buy expensive things. Sad for the USA.
Aldi is good, too (if you have one nearby). They often have the exact same food products as the name brand products. You do have shop a bit. A few products are more expensive. Also, Aldi is small so not a full service grocer.
I always shop Aldi's.
Doing pickup has been a lifesaver as a mom but also has been great for the wallet. I’ve spent waaaaay less this month.
We spend roughly $500 on groceries per month for two of us. All meat is bought on sale/clearance. Pantry staples are also. The only thing we MAY buy not on sale are veggies to round out our meals. Our freezers and pantries are fully stocked. I really need help organizing the freezers though. Sometimes they get out of hand!
I use 99cent plastic baskets and label with printed paper and packing tapes. Fish, chicken, seafood, etc…
In an upright freezer...
Left 1st shelf pizza boxes stacked
Right 1st shelf basket of chicken.
2nd shelf left basket of pork
2nd shelf right basket of beef
3rd shelf left is ham or turkey
3rd shelf right is flour
Basket at the bottom is meat and extras and processed
Door is butter, cream cheese and cheese chunks. Meat in the basket is vacuum sealed and dated in top right corner. This changes sometimes, but has really helped us. Hope it helps someone else. Merry Christmas!
@sct4040 I think that's the issue. I need baskets to separate things. I'm just need to measure to see what sizes I need.
We have a French door fridge with the bottom freezer. There are two shelves, and the bottom is divided. Right now, I have all the chicken breast on the bottom left (our main protein) and all the rest of the meats on the bottom right. The problem is the top shelf. That's where I keep things like bagged french fries, dumplings, overflow spices etc. Everything gets all messy and you have to dig through it making it even more messy.
The spices stay organized because I have them in a basket and alphabetized. So yep, I definitely need baskets!!
Thanks for the suggestions. I think a trip to the Dollar Tree is in order!!
Christine, Thank you for all the years of wonderful savings. I learned so much from you. Yesterday I had to get bread and it was over 7.00. When I got home I went straight to your no knead bread and with zero skills and afraid I made it! Oh sweet baby Jesus was it delightful! It takes a bit of time and thats all! I had no bread pans I used two cast iron pans. I'm going to start another batch today and order a dutch oven and bread pans for myself.Life changing! Thank You so very much for all you do. Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.
And you can use loaf pans if you like it more sandwich bread like
That’s awesome. I’m going to have to finally try Christine’s recipe. My bread making is still a work in progress, lol. Tastes good though, just not pretty yet 🤷🏼♀️
You will be happy you did. I have two more ready to go for tomorrow.@@firequeen2194
I was in Walmart and a lady in front of me payed for my cart.GOD BLESS HER❤
That's wonderful 😊
Love your tips! I too have your philosophy of never buying regular price! It’s a budget saver for sure!!
Last night, I went to Kroger to get ground beef. I found some marked down with red tag. I saved $5!!! I thought, “Frugal Fit Mom would be so proud.” I also got name brand sour cream for less than the store brand using digital coupons.
I have a family of 4 and spend around $450 per month. My monthly grocery also includes my house hold items plus hygiene. I can say i coupon and use all the apps to save money this helps alot. I do allow my kids to get fast food once per week and every Saturday we have family meal out which is not included in my grocery/household/hygiene budget.
We spend $300/month on groceries for 5 people (2 adults, 2 teens and 1 hungry 8yo). We do not buy any processed food. None. We have a garden and we preserve as much as we can. Homemade pasta, crackers, breads, treats, dinner, supper and lunches every day. Homemade pasta costs about 25cents per pound. Homemade simple bread costs about 40cents per loaf. Crackers are about 30 cents per pound.
We spend $75 a week on groceries for our family of 11,includes 9 growing children.
I have been watching your channel for a few years. I’m single and hit up the low cost meats and luckily I get them at such good cost I can share with my friends that are a family of four, my grocery budget (along with stocking up) is generally less than $200/month. Most of that is stocking up on the marked down things. Thanks Christine!
Last winter my Wal Mart had everything Christmas 50% off a week after and 90% off 2 weeks after Christmas. I needed some fresh items, so I had fun shopping!
Love thrift shopping for clothes! I never used to look at labels and now that’s all I buy!!!You give excellent advice!!!!
I have been watching your videos for several months and have halved my grocery bill!! I have also followed advice on other things and you have helped me save so much money! It's motivating watching my savings grow. Thank you ❤
Bought the Snyder rods and butter snaps Wednesday night at the 5 quarter tree. 🙌
today: 10 pounds of potato/ 1.49, 24 ounces sharp cheddar/ 5.00, 2 pounds ground turkey(marked down) 3.49! a week of food for 10.00 hurrah
Another great video!! We get Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, etc. day after Christmas!! We bought a new self propel lawnmower Oct,,, almost 35% off!!! And we cut our own hair!!!
That is awesome!
I love all your words of helping information and your videos. You do a great job with everything you do. Hope your family is great! 😊❤
You’re a pleasure to watch your witty, and you always put a smile on my face somewhere in your storyline
We are so connected here ❤😂
I really love baby/mini corn. It’s in a tin/can mostly here in Norway and it has become so expensive. Before it was always on sale when different stores had “Kronesmarked”/“dollar market”, and I bought a lot then. No sale on it since January 😢😢😢 So I stopped eating it. Paying nearly 3 dollars for a tin with 28 calories are not worth it. For two weeks ago a small store chain had it again on “Kronesmarked”, normally they don’t. I emptied out 4 different stores, one two times, and I am not ashamed 😂😂😂 I bought around 40 tins with the use of a backpack, and took the bus, plus walking, and with crutches. THATs how much I love those baby corn, but will only eat them for a sale price 😂🥰😋
I think people here mostly will get me. Normally I never empty out shelf’s like that, but for baby corn I will 😂❤ (I can eat 1-2 tins a day if I am not rationing 😂)
Love from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴
I can my corn here in the US after buying in bulk from local farmer but it’s definitely work. I keep about a years supply on hand. You didn’t empty the shelves selfishly, you were just using my share, lol. 😉. Bright blessings to you and Happy Holidays!
You're quite literally my favorite person on UA-cam! It gets me emotional how incredible you are! 👏❤️💯
Perfect timing! I need to go grocery shopping today 😊
Another great tip is to volunteer at a food pantry. So many of them let you take home food with you for volunteering. Times were hard for me when I first moved out and this is what saved me!! I volunteered 1 or 2 times a week and didn’t have to buy groceries. Sometimes the food is expired but I never got sick and couldn’t tell!
Red Baron Supreme frozen pizza on sale last week (digital coupon) for $2.97 at Smiths. I add some additional toppings that I have at home already if I want.
Your videos literally saved my wallet. So grateful always.
Always an awesome day when there is a Christine video!!!!
Love your channel! I have found clearance items in Albertson's dairy aisle! I download their weekly ads, keep an eye on meat sales and other stuff (produce breaks better than Walmart even). Thanks for your observations, your candor and especially your awesome sense of humor! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Hi Christine. Yes, I try to only buy food on sale. The regular price that I pay is Greater Value products. For more than 15 years, our food budget was $470. About 4 months ago, we bumped the food budget to $500. We are in Victoria, Canada, so Canadian $. I feel like we eat very well. It's just my husband and I. We do not have clearance stores.
Yes Christine 🎉🎉 you are so correct 👍 it’s easy to save on everything when you shop smart
Absolutely!!
Always love videos that help me stay motivated to keep budgeting. I usually spend about $500/month on groceries in California for 2 adults with 2 cats (cat litter and cat food definitely increase the bill)
Your channel has really helped me learn how to budget with grocery shopping.
My spouse and I have stopped shopping at Walmart and started shopping almost exclusively at Winco and we're already saving 200-300 a month.
We're down to feeding ourselves for about 300-400 a month. I'm starting to grow our vegetables to save even more! My garlic is on track to growing about 50 meals worth in one pot!!
Hi! Any tips for growing it in a pot?!
@@douxhealth-beauty3196 I filled the bottom half with ripped up cardboard. Filled a quarter with fertilizer and then the rest with soil. I waited for the garlic I bought from the store to start sprouting and then I plant it in the soil. I haven't wasted a single clove I bought for dinner this way, it's just making cloves for future dinners now lol.
I was able to get a massive planter from someone and I've got more of the same size. I'm pretty sure I can get a years worth of garlic that way. I'll probably save one to experiment with potatoes. I've got 2 different potatoe projects growing, idk if they're live tho lol
@@Personal703 thank you so much for taking the time to reply!! That sounds awesome.
I got a ton of clearance meat at Kroger and put in the freezer, I do store app for coupons on store brand items and combine with sales. Plus it gets me $ off gas at their station in same shopping center. Keep bringing it girl!💖
I love your energy and your editing 20/10 amazing!😂👏🏻
I shop the sales at Sprouts, I also go to Aldi, Walmart, Publix and an Amish grocery stores. Getting ready to cut out Publix. We eat healthy brands and making more from scratch. I also shop from Thrive
Cut out Publix??? There are 7:23 so many great deals at Publix. Between the bogos, digital coupons and rebate apps, Publix is the best!
I just found and already love your channel. Just getting into saving as a hobby. I’m amazed at the tips. Thanks!
I love watching your channel. I have a ways to go on frugal habits but I have come so far with your help/example . You are helping my mindset. So glad you connect with Dawn (minimalmom). She’s my best friend even though I don’t know her 😂. Have a Merry Christmas
Good. This is what I do for a family of 7. As the eldest daughter who is currently in charge of the groceries, I check the flyer every Thursday and see what's on sale. I haven't paid full price for more than a year.
Continuing your butter example where i live in Canada butter's floor price is 4.99 (1lb) on sale. Retail price can be as high as $10!. Why would i pay 10.00 when i can buy butter for 5.00 anywhere else? You go girl, keep preaching and keep the videos coming!
I am also in Canada. Finding $4.99 butter is very difficult. I think it was $5.49 at Costco and that was the best price in my city!
@@ElizabethRandellPassageGal I guess I'm blessed in that I live in close proximity to 5 grocery stores where I live + I use the Reebee app extensively so finding stuff on sale isn't as hard for me. I'll actually make multiple trips in/out of stores to stock up on sale items. 😄
@@ElizabethRandellPassageGal Dairy costs a lot more in Canada because there are provincial price supports that are generally not present in a lot of US states. A few years ago, I was in Washington state at a dairy outlet and there were hundreds of BC cars stocking up on milk and other dairy products.
Always great tips from you Christine. Love your work ❤
Thanks so much!
I have been following you for several years, i never really thought about our food "budget" before that, yes you probably think thats crazy, but i just didn't, a lot of people i know just dont really think about it..... well i do now, but we thankfully dont spend much, i make everything from scratch, and can lots of our food, so in all honesty my husband and I spend around $250-$300 a month on groceries, sometimes less, and sometimes a little more, like this month with baking and all the extras, Im spending a little more.
I have to say being more conscious of the money we spend is definitely because of this channel, Thank you so much !! You are Amazing!! ❤❤
PS, We dont eat out as it makes me sick whenever we do, Im not sure why, but no restaurant food agrees with me.... so that in it'self makes us save money.
I LOVE this!! I talk about all the same things on my channel too where I make budget friendly meal plans. I never pay full price 😂 I love your channel and watch it all the time. Thank you for a great video with lots of great tips ☺️
You are sooo right about jaunitas chips! They are awesome.
The pasta and Dave’s bread is why I go into the stores and look around.
You are so correct. Check the bakery sales and all the store sales. Scored on Swaggerty's breakfast sausage $5.99 pound on sale $2.99 pound no limit at our local grocery. I bought 5 now in my freezer. Buy bulk spices, nuts, beans, salt, flour etc at Winco it is so cheap. It is across town but it's next door to my optical and my glasses were ready. 2 birds, 1 stone.
I keep a list of pantry items and watch for sales every time I go to the store. Anytime I am near a Costco I fill up my gas tank. Gas is always 20 cents cheaper per gallon. $2.39 gal yesterday. Thanks Christine.
Interesting that the prices between stores differ so much in the us. Here in Germany where I live I have noticed for a lot of products the prices for namebrand products are often the same between stores even discount vs supermarket. Also quite a few namebrand products go on sale at different stores at the same time or just a week apart for the same saleprice. And the storebrand stuff is often the same price across stores as well. There a still differences mainly in selection and quality but I find it remarkable how similar the pricing is.
You rock Christine 💞 boom! I have been watching you channel for years and have found great discount stores in Greater Toronto Area, Canada. We have Almost Perfect, Feed it Forward, various Liquidation stores, and we have our regular discount grocery stores with their super sales and clearance stickers. No full price coming out of my wallet ⛔🙅♀️ Thank you so much!
Yes, Juanitas for the win! And you mentioned Home Alone, we could be friends!
I shop the way you do, so when everyone around me is complaining about the rising cost of groceries, I really am not affected in that area. I live in Southern California by Laguna Beach for reference. But, I acknowledge that everyone is different, and not all people are willing to eat frozen foods, leftovers, legumes, carbs, or items that are close to the expiration date.
Yesterday I went to Kroger to get the $3.99 sale price for a pound of Oscar Meyer bacon. But lo and behold, they had ONE AND A HALF pounds of Wright bacon marked on clearance for the same price! It still has 2 weeks til expiration! More bacon, better bacon, better price. It ALWAYS pays to keep your eyes open for the clearance stickers! My husband was a happy man 😂
The sad reality is that FIVE of the six items that I jotted down from the Kroger ad this week were advertised at a lower price at the local Safeway store. In recent weeks, the ad prices at Kroger stores have been disappointing at best.
I buy winter boots every April, for the following season. Just opened my "new" ones last month. I believe they were around 10 bucks.
Exactly!
We don't have any salvage grocery stores near us but I always check around when we're traveling. Well! We shopped at BBs in Pennsylvania today and 😍. I'm going to find every excuse to get to PA as often as I can haha
I'm glad you talked about thrift stores. We are a retired couple. We are in need of dress clothes, as we go to our religious meetings twice a week, and yes, there's a standard of attire we adhere to. We shop at thrifts, and I've been able to find DESIGNER clothes (a wool Ralph Lauren skirt for $6, Anne Klien shoes for $5, and a Calvin Klien purse for $6..not to mention my Vera Bradley collection.) But my best find was a Men's Warehouse suit for $5! It was Tuesday and Seniors paid half price . (Thanks for the pretzel rod deal! ❤
in regards to freezing bread - years ago someone told me to freeze it upside down - then, when you bring it out of the freezer, thaw it rightside up on a paper towel (although I've since switched to thawing it on a microfiber cloth since I don't buy paper towels anymore) .. and it's just as fresh as when you put it in the freezer.
When I grocery shop I only go down the necessary aisles example if I need coffee creamer I'll go to the aisles where all the creamer are I avoid unnecessary shopping it also helps by going to the same store as you are familiar with the layout of that particular store. It not only saves you money, it also saves you time
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Also, ive been watching you for YEARS! Probably 7-8 years and have saved me so much! Im in CT and i spend 400-500 for my family of 4. We do source most of our meat from my family's farm but mu goal is 100 a week and normally it is no problem! My husband's soda habit would make a huge difference in what i could get but it's not budging, not yet!
I had two items that came to ten dollars my food stamps were low and an old good friend paid my bill. I was so surprised and thankful Jesus looks after us thank you
I went to Kohl’s & bought wrapping paper at 75% off. I always buy Christmas cards at drug stores this time of year for 75% off. It is hard to find those sales after Christmas & no crowds! I take after my grandmother from the depression area & reuse bags & bows. They used to iron the wrapping paper!😊
Christine! You are right about so many things, but especially the Juanitas chips!! I moved from the Pacific Northwest to Kansas last year and now can no longer get them. 😢 There simply is no substitute.
Bin stores are amazing. I bought a queen size air mattress for 7 dollars!
I have always watched for sales and learned the best prices at different locations. I know how to work a grocery list by store and I run errands in a specific order to not waste gas by running back and forth. I get butter and bananas at a chain gas station in our area and I buy several pounds of butter and freeze it. I also freeze excess produce when I hit a great sale and buy more than we need. Comes in handy for so many things! I implement everything you talked about. My husband was stunned when he saw how I was always able to find the best deals. There is a home improvement store in our area that all year long offers 11% store rebates. They usually have what we need and they sell certain groceries as well. Where we get rebates I use them to purchase certain groceries because I know their price is comparable and I'm not paying anything with the rebate
The main problem I have with P/U, especially at Wally World, is choice. I have to rely on someone else to choose the meat I am buying or more importantly, the produce. I have tried doing this, once, and the produce I got was over ripe and just plain awful. The same thing happened at Albertsons. The only thing I will P/U is non food stuff.
We spend $1100/month for our family of 8 (2 adults and 6 kiddos 9 years and younger) and mostly only buy high quality organic or local food. We eat good! Always shop my pantry first. Once a month Costco, once a month Azure Standard, and Fred Meyer to fill in between fresh things as needed. Local raw milk. About one whole beef, a whole pork, and some local pasture raised chicken annually.
Our local Kroger has a good sized clearance section. I found ten pound bags of sugar for $2.62! I bought 3! We feed the hummingbirds with it.
People keep meal planning but do it by deciding what to have. I do the same as you, I only buy when on offer, we've never been short on food and managed to ride out most of the past 4 years high prices by using the pantry for an item if it was too high in the store. So many on UA-cam and yours is the first video I've seen say this.
Ollies is a good place, too. I bought Gray Poupon mustard for 79 cents a bottle!!
I have bought good quality organic cereals there on a good deal as well. Trying to cut back on cereal now but it was good 😂
Great Tips! Thank You ♥️
Sadly our only local grocery stores in KY are Kroger and Walmart. If I drive about 20 minutes to another town there is an Aldi. I miss WinCo and Grocery Outlet a lot.
Sales plus coupons attached! I love $5/25 food when I can at dollar general. Dollar Tree and comparing prizes on Amazon! I just got cookies 2.91 vs $5 at store
I seldom go to Walmart to shop for groceries. I mainly shop at Aldi, DT, and my “Kroger” store. The Aldi I shop at is right behind Sam’s and Walmart. DT is a few blocks down from Walmart which Target is in the same shopping center of DT. As I’m leaving the shopping center I can head to a nearby Kroger to shop their deals. There are two other grocery stores that I never shop at, however, I did shop at one of them when it first came to town.
My discount store is the other direction of where all my shopping can be.
Yep I don’t pay full price on most things. Most of the time I buy my clothes from the discount racks at Walmart. What gets me the most times is the clothes at Aldi in the Alley of Shame.
I hesitate before stocking up, because you can get into the mentality of buying just because it's on sale. If you stock up, you've got to manage your inventory really well, because letting items go bad in your pantry kills any deal you got by buying on sale. I will buy one extra unless it's an item we use every day and the deal is incredible, and remember that things go on sale on a regular cycle.
The key is to have an eat down month twice a year (or more often if necessary) where you shop your own pantry/freezer. You only buy groceries that will work with items you already have. I do it usually in March so that our freezer is empty going into bad weather season and then again in the fall so I can stock up for the winter.
Ibotta and Walmart ARE in cahoots! They work together for the Walmart cash that walmart replaced the savings catcher with. But instead of cashing out, you have to use it towards your next purchase
Yeeeesss! Juanita's Tortilla Chips are THE BEST! So sad that we haven't been able to find them outside of Idaho :(
I love Ibotta. I’ve been using it for months💖💖
I agree on the Chips!!
I spend at the most about $400 a month for 2 and that includes lots of stock up items
That's about where we are, or less. We, is me, a widow and my single adult son who lives and works in his attached apartment, though we share the main house. We share the grocery budget because it saves money. We both like to save money.
New subscriber love your advice my shopped like this.❤