$170 ONE MONTH GROCERY HAUL | FEEDING A FAMILY OF 6 FOR $42/WEEK

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  • @chelseafailla9887
    @chelseafailla9887 Рік тому +261

    Why is it so satisfying to watch videos of someone else's grocery hauls? My husband is always so confused but it's so much fun for me 😂😂. We spend a lot on groceries for our family of 5. We buy primarily organic with a large azure standard order every month and buy most of our meat from a local farm. Some of the monthly budget is also food going into long term food storage and we host several times a week so it makes sense for us :)

    • @heatherfults7506
      @heatherfults7506 Рік тому +8

      It’s my favorite thing ever!! I always have to be eating when I watch them though for some reason 😂

    • @kerrygordon1088
      @kerrygordon1088 Рік тому +4

      Chelsea, I think it makes perfect sense especially if you also have a large family. We all get stuck in a rut of buying and making the same meals over and over. I like to see what others buy and create with it for fresh inspiration. You’re smart!

    • @jillgott6567
      @jillgott6567 Рік тому +8

      Lol I cook for one and it is still fun to watch

    • @mandiesplace
      @mandiesplace Рік тому

      Me too! My husband doesn’t get it either!

    • @TRoxanne54
      @TRoxanne54 Рік тому +2

      I need to get back to being frugal. I spend wayyyyyyy too much on our food for only 3. Yes we have a Daughter with Celiac and allergies,but I know I can do better. Thanks for this video.

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    @pamelaeason1982 Рік тому +67

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  • @Alice-rc1lp
    @Alice-rc1lp Рік тому +20

    You probably know this, but you can freeze chillis whole and slice them frozen, they’re so thin walled you don’t have to chisel it or anything. It also means you can grate them into things if you want a finer distribution. Loving the videos! 😊

  • @lindsaykjoy
    @lindsaykjoy Рік тому +58

    When you showed the eggs on clearance, I said, out loud “what? No way!” 😂 I was halfway tempted to make a road trip from VA just to get those egg prices 😅

    • @wasteawaywithmee
      @wasteawaywithmee Рік тому +2

      SAME!!!!! I'm in northern Illinois and haven't seen eggs go cheaper than $2.50 a dozen in over a year :(

    • @judiesdream
      @judiesdream Рік тому

      I know right?! I’m from VA too 😂

    • @pamm2919
      @pamm2919 Рік тому

      eggs are over $4 here in PA

    • @MP-fk9em
      @MP-fk9em Рік тому +2

      I just went to the store this morning, I almost passed out the eggs were 6.25 A DOZEN 🤯 Needless to say I didn't get them

    • @pamm2919
      @pamm2919 Рік тому +2

      @@MP-fk9em it's so awful!!

  • @journal.revival
    @journal.revival Рік тому +28

    My kids lovingly call the clearance section at Kroger the “used food section”. They think they are hilarious as they are looking through all the bargains and filling our cart

  • @sianamies1046
    @sianamies1046 Рік тому +10

    Would you be able to do a no spend month on groceries? I'd love to see a video on this. Love your videos 😍

  • @kelsiew2857
    @kelsiew2857 Рік тому +9

    I challenge you to do the same thing as this month for October through December right around 170 or less and then you'd average 350 a month this year and be able to continue using up your stock. You definitely have enough freezer meat, I think it's very doable! Fresh produce and dairy only, a few clearance finds/sales on lunch meat/etc and you're set! :) I've been watching all year, pretty invested now lol

  • @paulacostello6912
    @paulacostello6912 Рік тому +12

    I think it would be an interesting challenge to see if you can go a month without shopping at all since you have so much in your stockpile.

  • @anoukholderbeke2717
    @anoukholderbeke2717 Рік тому +13

    I found your video’s a few weeks ago when I was searching for freezer-pantry clean-out recipes. 3 weeks later, we’re still eating out of our freezer and pantry. It amazes me how much food we all store in our house without realising it!

  • @Lisawhatshersname
    @Lisawhatshersname Рік тому +75

    I'm jealous of your clearance prices! Haha. Loved this, keep 'em coming

    • @FrugalFitMom
      @FrugalFitMom  Рік тому +7

      Thank you! Will do!

    • @AskAgainL8ter
      @AskAgainL8ter Рік тому

      Man I want those egg prices! $3.18/doz at my store yesterday. We go through 6-8 doz a week.

    • @nathalieleblanc8536
      @nathalieleblanc8536 Рік тому +1

      @@AskAgainL8ter eggs in my area are through the roof. Around $4 per dozen and $ 9.97 for the box of 30 eggs.

  • @bobbijodubelaar6151
    @bobbijodubelaar6151 Рік тому +14

    Groceries are insane in the Netherlands too. We are at record level inflation at around 12% but meat and dairy have gone way up, beyond that. Sadly, I don't have the space for a big freezer and in little Dutch houses many people don't have the storage for a lot of bulk. I try to shop sales. We are eating many meatless meals, etc. It is just hard.

    • @Martipenny
      @Martipenny Рік тому

      Can totally relate to small houses and not much storage but you can get really creative with it as I’m sure you know. My friend wanted long term storage or bulk storage and started using under her beds for that. She also cleaned out her closets of things she never used in a year and started tucking away her bulk storage items. She got really creative putting a “shelf”(boxes with her winter/or summer clothes) behind her couch and covering it with a table cloth of a color to match her decor and used it as a sort of table. I told her to put a piece of shelf board on top before the cloth and now she can put a lamp on it. No one ever notices it. One note tho, she has to keep an inventory written down of what is where in her house. But she’s able to have an inventory of bulk items stored in her very small house.

  • @robino941
    @robino941 Рік тому +16

    I cannot believe you found eggs on clearance for that price! I would have stocked up too. 😃

  • @v1c4r10u5
    @v1c4r10u5 Рік тому +8

    I just spent nearly 2k on a flight back home for Christmas (going home for the first time in 4 years!) so I am definitely on the 'eating everything in the fridge and pantry til payday in late October' train lol

  • @joyfullythriving
    @joyfullythriving Рік тому +18

    Great job! I ended September by spending $472 out of my monthly $475 budget for our family of 6 - in Northern Indiana. I could and should probably do a pantry challenge soon, but like you, I can't resist a good deal, and filling my freezer! ☺️

    • @shanaliseramsey7098
      @shanaliseramsey7098 Рік тому +1

      That's pretty good! Where do you usually shop? I live in Southern Indiana. I'm determined to save money because things are getting more expensive it seems

  • @kimberlya6974
    @kimberlya6974 Рік тому +10

    I'm crying Canadain tears seeing that receipt. I wish!

    • @lynnb1226
      @lynnb1226 Рік тому +2

      Right? Such a big difference in prices to what we have in Canada

    • @misscooper5364
      @misscooper5364 Рік тому +2

      Me too! I just spent $8.99 on 30 eggs because it was the cheapest way to buy them and gasped when I saw that a 10kg bag of all purpose flour was $19.99. I don't know how people manage without watching grocery prices.

  • @CarolineSdm
    @CarolineSdm Рік тому +3

    Such a good challenge! I did one big shop at the beginning of the month and the goal is to make it last until the end of the month by cooking everything I already have in my freezer and pantry, it's a fantastic way to keep costs down as well as prevent food waste!

  • @tinadaniel5937
    @tinadaniel5937 Рік тому +2

    Wow!! That egg & sliced cheese was such an awesome price! I just told my husband that I didn’t buy any sliced cheese because even the local store brand was almost $5 a package! CA prices seem to be going even higher these past few months….Absolutely love all your videos , ideas & savings ❤

  • @karinbezak5731
    @karinbezak5731 Рік тому +4

    You completely changed my mindset on feeding my family! I’ve always meal prepped and cooked larger meals for a small family but now I buy discount groceries and we saved up and bough a deep freezer! I LOVE having food storage for emergencies and never having to panic about dinner with freezer meals and extras in the freezer.

  • @anitas5817
    @anitas5817 Рік тому +5

    I just could not manage all that inventory. I’m sure it does save money, but the hours of time and stress is just not worth it to me.

  • @kristenc7953
    @kristenc7953 Рік тому +8

    These are my favorite videos of yours! They are all great though.

  • @kellygray8595
    @kellygray8595 Рік тому +4

    If my pantry and freezers aren't full heading into winter, I feel like I'm in trouble. If I don't use something for the winter, I know not to plant in the spring, and the Food Bank gets a donation.

  • @robinbatts8498
    @robinbatts8498 Рік тому +9

    I find that I budget/spend about 25% more in November and December, since we typically host extended family for multiple holiday meals, and have out of town guests that come to visit.. I’m looking forward to challenging myself to a “no spend” January, to see how long I can push it with our freezer/pantry stash..

  • @cyndinaylor1270
    @cyndinaylor1270 Рік тому +4

    Saw your jars of salsa and the chicken in the freezer…you can throw them in the crockpot with a can of beer and taco seasoning to make chicken tacos! Very quick and easy!

  • @ashley.hulsey
    @ashley.hulsey Рік тому +2

    We pay $4.40 a day per kid for school lunch. They are at private school that has opted out of the USDA guidelines, so they have a full salad bar with fresh veggies, fruits, cheeses, and three sides plus entree and drink each day.

  • @virginiablasi7109
    @virginiablasi7109 Рік тому +18

    I am a single woman who for many years cooked for a family of six but haven’t done that in a long long time. When we were hearing about food shortages, I really worked hard to build up supplies thinking that I would use them and replace them as I went along but I’d always have a surplus. To my shock, some things I haven’t even made a dent in. I live in New Jersey and I average about $150 a week! I am 65 and I don’t say no to myself if I want some thing but I still try to buy deals and be frugal. I suspect though if I couldn’t leave my house between now and January one I’d have plenty of food for the most part.

    • @missbell1634
      @missbell1634 Рік тому +1

      I’m trying to do the same thing since I heard about these food shortages trying to stock up trying to cook up trying to be prepared🙏🏾

    • @heidibonjour
      @heidibonjour Рік тому +1

      Yes, I spend about $500 per month just on myself ( and do meals for family members a few x a week) .. PLUS some take out food which I have not kept track of, so... that's where it's at! I'm shocked at how little a lot of people here spend! ps I"m in Canada

    • @virginiablasi7109
      @virginiablasi7109 Рік тому +1

      @@heidibonjour I’m in NJ. Big part of the problem is we have to buy quantities that are larger than what we need. And many recipes make me crazy with the number of portions. I can only freeze so much

    • @heidibonjour
      @heidibonjour Рік тому +1

      @@virginiablasi7109 Your words are so true! Personally, I have just started tracking my spending for the last couple of months, and I notice that I am buying vegetarian burger patties at $2 to $3 a pop, and a lot of expensive cheeses and baking with almond flour, eating a lot of cashews and nuts for snacks, so.. I made my own veggie burgers for 30 ¢ each, and am changing some of my snacking habits from expensive nuts and cheeses , and I think this month's bills ( knock on wood) will be closer for $400 , rather than the $500 I was spending! I am refraining from shopping whenever I feel like and trying to meal prep a bit more... I wonder if I could knock it down a bit more later as I learn more; We will see! Even $400 month would be a lot better than $500 month! Good luck to you! cheers from Vancouver!

    • @mycupoverflows7811
      @mycupoverflows7811 Рік тому +2

      Wow! I have been spending about $150/week for my family of 8 this month in TX. 😱

  • @bridgetbuer150
    @bridgetbuer150 Рік тому +1

    Hey Christine, I hate to say this but since this February I have spent no money on food. Between my son medical insurance and his EBT pandemic $ we have been able to only spend those benefits. And no need to spend any other funds. And we are extremely blessed to get that. So we took a page from you and paid that money to our mortgage.

  • @amberford5658
    @amberford5658 Рік тому +6

    The garden harvest is awesome.❤

  • @rebekahyoungers831
    @rebekahyoungers831 Рік тому +2

    Amazing, Christine! If I spent only $710 (your highest) in a month on groceries, I would be so proud of myself! We average closer to $1200/month for our family of 5 with three teenage boys. But if you can do this, we should be able to do it! I've been really inspired to cut back this month and haven't gone to the grocery store yet (today's the 8th). I think I'm just going to go replenish our produce and gets some soy milk (mostly vegan family) and that will be it. We still have SO much food in our fridge and freezer! Plus we're well stocked on dry beans. Last night I made a huge pot of split pea soup along with your crusty bread recipe, and we have enough for another meal today. It's totally doable, just requires a bit more planning.

  • @victoriaford5632
    @victoriaford5632 Рік тому +5

    OMG!!! I made your pasta, sausage and veggies. From a couple videos ago. I changed up a bit due to what I have. Shopping is hard with $80 a month for food..5 people. I used a can of sloppy Joe with my homemade sauce, sausage my daughter gave me..pre sliced pecan smoked little kick, cup of water, the only 2 zucchinis that grew for me this year, and rigatoni noodles.!! It was amazing and even better for today's lunch!! Thank you for the idea.

  • @vanessaxavier3
    @vanessaxavier3 Рік тому +8

    This was amazing! I'm jealous of ur clearance prices in ur area but this was so helpful I think I have more food than I think in my house too I can't wait to see ur average for 2022. Ur killing it Christine!

  • @nancybrewer8494
    @nancybrewer8494 Рік тому +4

    I'm budgeting $70 a week for groceries for two, and we eat out once a week as well.

  • @HLS70
    @HLS70 Рік тому +3

    I have had eggs in my fridge for months and they are still good.
    With egg prices going up, when I find them on sale, I always buy 8-10 cartons. Never had a problem with them going bad.

  • @savannahpetersen4278
    @savannahpetersen4278 Рік тому +5

    I'm a house of one and spend about $30 a week (produce, milk, eggs, etc). My mom has instill in me the importance of a stocked freezer and panty.

  • @psymompa
    @psymompa Рік тому +3

    My favorite type of video.
    I get inspired to look for the deals. Just yesterday, I bought all my HEB produce either half off or on sale. We may not get the crazy deals but HEB occasionally has the big yellow stickers for half off.
    Keep sharing your finds.

  • @crystalscott6158
    @crystalscott6158 Рік тому +4

    RIP to the incredible Chris Farley!!!!❤

  • @pamelajohnson5458
    @pamelajohnson5458 Рік тому

    Thank you for telling us how you prep and store the foods, it's so helpful!

  • @VL-gs2wr
    @VL-gs2wr Рік тому +5

    I love that you are freezing the tomatoes! You certainly do get some good woo-hoo deals-the price on the eggs is unbelievable. I used to be able to get some good woo-hoo deals but I think a lot of it is now being donated instead of marked down.

  • @osoniye4209
    @osoniye4209 Рік тому +17

    I think you could easily keep going at $168/month for Oct-Nov-Dec by judiciously using your pantry staples. If you made your husband's favorite vegan dish from South America twice a month, you would have it!
    Maybe add $100 in to make Christmas special. What do you think?

  • @tamerajacks4508
    @tamerajacks4508 Рік тому +5

    My goal for my family of 7 is $175 per week. Now I think that is totally doable but I get caught on impulse buys or “good deals” and don’t make that all the time. I could even do better if I used my long term storage. Now my concern with eating out of that and my pantry is that things are so unstable in the world.

  • @angelahawkins8069
    @angelahawkins8069 Рік тому +2

    Totally awesome video!! I absolutely love these kind of videos you do. Love seeing the variety and deals! I hope you can keep your budget for groceries...although prices keep rising so not sure if it can be done. If anyone can though, you can!

  • @clusterbungle
    @clusterbungle Рік тому +8

    Your timing is exceptional Christine!
    Because of the cost of living crisis here in the UK I decided to spend A LOT more on shelf stable food/long term preps this month. The plan is that I'll hopefully be in a good position by October (when energy bills are set to soar - and everything else will follow suit) so I can just replenish things as I use them.
    Even though I specifically planned on this it's still scary seeing so much money disappear in one month. It's going to be ok though, one more big shop this weekend should finish off the baseline preps I want in stock before all the prices inevitably shoot up in October.
    Then I'll be following your lead next month and setting a VERY low food/preps budget

  • @thankfullyforgiven9611
    @thankfullyforgiven9611 Рік тому

    Wow, impressive for the year! Way to go!

  • @lauranewell3197
    @lauranewell3197 Рік тому +2

    BTW, pancakes and waffles both freeze well. I make enough for a few weeks to a month at a time and freeze them to eat later. Same thing with french toast and it makes for fast, easy breakfast.

  • @pricilla2076
    @pricilla2076 Рік тому

    It's true that when you make "more" money, you tend to spend more especially on things that aren't essential- things you could live without and still manage.

  • @hokey23537
    @hokey23537 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see some of what you are making as you are going through your stockpile. i have always loved your cooking videos and am missing them especially as we are all trying to use what we have while still creating healthy recipes.

  • @DollyJohanne
    @DollyJohanne Рік тому +2

    Love the good deals! Thank you for sharing and your transparency!
    Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴

  • @Gettingoffthestrugglebus
    @Gettingoffthestrugglebus Рік тому +3

    Hi Christine! Maybe with some of the canned and non-perishable items you are not sure you want to use like the pasta & sauce, you might consider donating to a food pantry. They are strapped for donations because of the "inflation", and you would be helping out someone who needs anything. I know you do this already, but I just thought I'd put it out there for anyone else.

  • @AtlantaHospiceRN
    @AtlantaHospiceRN Рік тому +1

    I love the "whoohoos" I know the kroger is now reduced, but I still call it "whoohoo" Buy at discount prices always.

  • @aclaus596
    @aclaus596 Рік тому +2

    A good stock gives piece of mind

  • @amberlyons6161
    @amberlyons6161 Рік тому +4

    You do such an amazing job! I wish that food prices were even close to those where you are- here in Australia, food prices are silly at the moment and seem to be continually rising. For comparison, I spend approximately the same or even slightly more for a family of two adults. I love seeing your videos for inspiration :) It would be great to see more videos of the meals you have made from your stockpile and shopping throughout the month. Thank you for sharing!

  • @rachaelv1140
    @rachaelv1140 Рік тому

    I’m working my way through my pantry. My garden was plentiful and I’m excited to eat home grown food this winter.

  • @nicholelutz7894
    @nicholelutz7894 Рік тому +1

    Feeding my family of 5 and a few of their friends on the weekends. I buy all organic, grass fed, pasture raised items. My 2 yr old son also has many food allergies so his meals are tricky and more expensive most of the time. I average around $400-$500 for all of us and that budget also includes my sons organic oat milk, which is about $160 ish for the whole month.
    Love your videos and soooooo jealous you have a Kroger but I do have an Aldi 😜.

    • @heidibonjour
      @heidibonjour Рік тому

      Hello, sounds like you are doing fantastic! PS Oat milk is cheap and easy to make if you were interested by any chance, not trying to pressure you at all. cheers

  • @Sjudit84
    @Sjudit84 Рік тому

    Hey Christine, your makeup looks so good in this video! And you did some blush too? Looks very nice!

  • @kellirivers8309
    @kellirivers8309 Рік тому

    Hey I love your videos and really feel like I get practical tips that work in real life! Please show us how you save for a vehicle and how you go about that process. (Saving and how and when to start) Thanks so much for all the inspiration in your videos!

  • @CoryciaStanley
    @CoryciaStanley Рік тому

    Yes! Love these!

  • @mtherfnprincess
    @mtherfnprincess Рік тому +4

    I'm super jealous of the egg deal! I would purchased as many as possible

  • @DAGRACE
    @DAGRACE Рік тому +1

    With those zucchini things try a stuffed zucchini...cut zucchini in half length wise, scrape out seeds, fill with Spanish rise and naybe end with shredded cheese. You have a lot if rice and tomatoes and spices...

  • @desertfamilyhomestead3127
    @desertfamilyhomestead3127 Рік тому

    For your fresh eggs store them in the carton with the pointy end down and the air cell is even.

  • @amandasnailtasticnails9657
    @amandasnailtasticnails9657 Рік тому +2

    Your last shopping trip just happened to me today. I decided to check out what Aldi had. I had no plan with what I needed. I usually plan for a budget of 20 to 25 on my food. I asked what my balance was before “aisle of shame”. Let’s say it was double. I did pick up some limited items as well of mark downs which led me to wanting to try making pizza.

  • @GaryAndHeatherBush
    @GaryAndHeatherBush Рік тому +4

    Super jealous of those eggs!!!! Both the fresh laid and the super discounted ones. 😂💕🙏🏼

  • @Goldiebear63
    @Goldiebear63 Рік тому +2

    I went to caselot sale yesterday and they had an amazing meat sale going on too, I spent $650 and I have enough food for the next 6 months for my family of 4 all I’ll have to buy is milk and eggs and fresh foods mostly. In the caselot sale they had cheese and other non canned food items in my haul that I could freeze. I planned out meals for the next several months. I’m so thrilled!

  • @dianejones8606
    @dianejones8606 Рік тому

    Another great video, Christine!! I enjoy your channel very much!! 🥰

  • @marypflug977
    @marypflug977 Рік тому

    Yes to pantry clean out. I need to do it as well. 2 full freezers and a full pantry.

  • @nancycarney
    @nancycarney Рік тому

    I love the word FREE. I was gifted enough carrots to can 22 pints. Pears to can 6 pints of pears plus 6 pints of cinnamon pear preserves. 8 heads of cabbage that I pressured canned. Beautiful figs. Oh My Goodness. Amazing. I made a ton of fig preserves and strawberry fig jam. Love your videos.

  • @CookingwithCatLover0330
    @CookingwithCatLover0330 Рік тому

    I love the garden. I got a bunch of Zuc's and hot peppers this year, (new garden). And I have a good number of potatoes. Great job on the deals! Man, the eggs! WOW!

  • @joycegonzales4994
    @joycegonzales4994 Рік тому +2

    We buy their reduced price milk and freeze it in 1/2 gal size. When they defrost ours never separates, but it’s just l8ke fresh.

  • @monicab4888
    @monicab4888 Рік тому

    That’s really awesome. We spend a ton of money on food. We live in Northern California and it’s super expensive. We stick to Sam’s club and Costco for the most part. For a family of 5 ( three little kids) we spend at least $1000 a month if not more. I wish we had an Aldi here. Where we used to live we had one and it was a lifesaver.

  • @ianmaxwell8868
    @ianmaxwell8868 Рік тому

    Another great video, Frugal Fit Mom.

  • @justjet
    @justjet Рік тому +6

    I found a recipe for Baked Zucchini patties this past spring and it helped me use all my garden zucchini. Even put some in the freezer so I'm having it weekly. Helps with a tight budget!

    • @spacecase8791
      @spacecase8791 Рік тому +2

      Those sound yummy! Would you happen to have a link to the recipe?

    • @juanitaglenn9042
      @juanitaglenn9042 Рік тому

      Yes! Recipe please:)

    • @firequeen2194
      @firequeen2194 Рік тому

      I had a zucchini I had to use and some pretty brown bananas…voilà banana zucchini muffins. Used leftover applesauce to replace half the oil and no food waste. Even my mom liked them. Was pretty proud of myself, lol. The patties sound delicious!

    • @juanitaglenn9042
      @juanitaglenn9042 Рік тому

      @@firequeen2194 sounds like my crazy concoctions;) good job! I'm proud of you too!

  • @GlamourNNail
    @GlamourNNail Рік тому

    Ever since I started following you I've only had to pay full price for bread a handful of times. My basement freezer is half filled with $1 clearance bread. Same with pork and beef. Most of the meat in my freezer was clearance , sale or buy one get one free.

  • @Taleri
    @Taleri Рік тому +1

    I am so jealous of those clearance eggs. So jealous.

  • @BDidion123
    @BDidion123 Рік тому

    I have been freezing our tomatoes and will be canning them this weekend. Also will be dehydrating peppers. They are so good to as to chili. 😋

  • @lisaflint1986
    @lisaflint1986 Рік тому

    I gave up on freezing bananas and tring to make banana bread. Now it pumkins 😳. My garden did not a thing and what tomatoes I got were very small 😢. Working on the freeze of meat 😏. Happy cooking Christine.

  • @karincope3019
    @karincope3019 Рік тому

    Tip for freezing Peppers and Strawberries if you chop and prep the peppers and just hill the strawberries and then spread on cookie sheet flash freeze then put into bags and then you can use what ever amount you need from a few tablespoons to several cups . I do this with anything I don’t can and find it handy to not have them frozen in a big chunk .

    • @jrae6608
      @jrae6608 Рік тому

      I do this to, makes cooking much easier

  • @SarahS-lf4pt
    @SarahS-lf4pt Рік тому

    I spent $116 on a meal at a local bar & grill for my family of four. Confession is good for the soul.

  • @ItIsAmandaaa
    @ItIsAmandaaa Рік тому +2

    I wish we had a discount store like yours!

  • @staceyrogers6125
    @staceyrogers6125 Рік тому +4

    Love these videos! I'm always looking for ideas and inspiration to save money on groceries. We're a one income family with two young toddlers and I love the challenge of saving money while feeding them nutritious meals :)

  • @justplaintara9028
    @justplaintara9028 Рік тому

    We really love cheese. It's so good on or with just about anything. My daughter works at a wine and cheese shop. WE LOVE CHEESE. One of our favorite cheese treatments is to take a small glass bowl and a bunch of cheese slices, cubes, rounds, all small and fill the bowl. microwave for about 2 minutes or until all melted. Then serve with a hot pad under the bowl and a fork. SOOOOO comforting, warm melty cheese. What an autumn treat. Trust me. Try it.🧀

  • @hezi8mezi
    @hezi8mezi Рік тому

    First of all.. your hair looks great! 😊
    I love this kind of videos 😃

  • @beehappy7897
    @beehappy7897 Рік тому

    I love Costco turkey breast! Ours has been sold out for a while, but I’m happy to see it hasn’t been discontinued

  • @judytieger8976
    @judytieger8976 Рік тому

    Good shopping. Some good stir fry options with those fresh garden veggies. Looking at your freezer you are set thru October and beyond?

  • @amywert8088
    @amywert8088 Рік тому

    After you get your bags zipped shut, flatten them when you freeze them, they thaw better and generally speaking they stack (kinda) and save freezer space too!

  • @pookiesmamma
    @pookiesmamma Рік тому

    We live in a very rural area doing the best we can. We have a Safeway, Rite Aid and a Dollar General for the big stores and one local grocery. To get clearance prices we would have to travel 60 miles round trip. That is a gamble I am not willing to take. We do good with just watching our budget and implementing sales with coupon or cash back apps. That egg price...omg!!

  • @jessb6555
    @jessb6555 Рік тому +7

    Do a month that challenges you to use all those sauces and canned goods that you normally don’t.

  • @valeried2941
    @valeried2941 Рік тому

    I love your videos and shopping hauls!

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 Рік тому

    Well you already have Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings I think it will be a stress free time at your house. Have a waffle or pancake breakfast with your family. Chili or soups and all the hot chocolate and popcorn to keep you satisfied while you are out skiing or playing in the snow. No need to do anything but buy milk for your hot chocolate. Thanks for all the inspiration.

  • @yvonnepalmquist8676
    @yvonnepalmquist8676 Рік тому

    This video is the perfect example of the saving ability a stocked kitchen can provide. You didn't buy less food, you just weren't forced to buy more expensive, specific food.

  • @jessicaclark611
    @jessicaclark611 Рік тому

    LOVE the wavy hair!

  • @Vannahbabes
    @Vannahbabes Рік тому +6

    Girllll you are hilarious, I wanna be your friend so bad but I feel like I’m probably your kids age LOL, but as a young adult in my 20s I do appreciate your videos a ton!

  • @Saras_place
    @Saras_place Рік тому

    Happy birthday Haley

  • @christinem.7486
    @christinem.7486 Рік тому +4

    My grocery budget includes all our food, household goods, such as toilet paper, soaps, toothpaste, trash sacks, stamps, etc. I was curious if you included those types of items in your grocery budget, how much do you think it would increase? Thanks!

    • @heatherlw13
      @heatherlw13 Рік тому +2

      I do the same! I know people who have a budget line of "household goods" which includes cleaning supplies, paper products, etc., and they place the amount from that stuff there. I may not eat TP, trash bags and laundry soap, but I do buy those when I go grocery shopping and it is too hard to pull that info off the receipts! Depending on sales and how much you buy in a month, I would say it adds a good $100 to the amount.

  • @nancyst.john-smith3891
    @nancyst.john-smith3891 Рік тому

    I think your squash is the delicata variety. Yummy!

  • @williamwarren9448
    @williamwarren9448 Рік тому +2

    SOOO you should be sooo proud of the fact you are feeding your family quality nutritious food for only an average of 400 a month - because we are Keto - we spend that much and we are a family of TWO - but we do do alot of the same things and are EYES are peeled for a bargain (i have a great garden of cucumbers in Mesa and have been pickling ) glenda

  • @ColleenJoudrey
    @ColleenJoudrey Рік тому +15

    My family of 4 (two adults, 2 teens) spends $650/month on groceries. Between 2018-2021, it was closer to $580/month. Food is considerably more expensive where I am and alot of similar families spend $800-$900 while my husband's single + no dependents coworkers are spending $500-$600 excluding pets.

    • @suzanneford2434
      @suzanneford2434 Рік тому +3

      Family of 6.. spend less then $200 a month

    • @keeperofsecrets88
      @keeperofsecrets88 Рік тому +2

      I'm in New York, Long Island actually & my family of 3 adults probably spends like $500. I don't have a discount store & my bread outlet closed. I don't track as closely as I should because we restarted our pantry after moving to a place with a much better kitchen few months ago. My goal next year is to get under $400/ month. I think with more trips to the store for clearance shopping I can do it, I get good deals but nothing like what Christine gets!

    • @dianahurst6377
      @dianahurst6377 Рік тому +4

      I have a family of 3 adults .. everyone packs a lunch...makes coffee ...eats breakfast at home..I don't know how to get below $600 a month! Any tips??

    • @danniemcdonald4903
      @danniemcdonald4903 Рік тому +2

      @@dianahurst6377 Prices depend a lot on where you live and can't be controlled. The easiest way (for me), besides shopping the sales, is portion control. Learn how much a serving *should be. Most people eat more than they need. I realize that some people do need more (athletes, outdoor workers, etc),. Make enough for plenty of leftovers (I call them "plannedovers"). If you make a casserole, make 2 and freeze one for later. Stretch the meat in your meal ... if making chili, add extra beans. Plan meals around soups and stews. Have breakfast for dinner.

    • @suzanneford2434
      @suzanneford2434 Рік тому +2

      Diana, not much prepackaged stuff, but one big bag of chips instead of all Thr little ones, make your own dessert, no drinks purchased.... just water bottles, anytime something is on an hood sale, but extra and stock it up.... go to the deli counter and get the sliced meats and cheese, rather then the small package.. watch your regular meat section for sales.... some times buying a pound of green beans fresh and either canning or freeing them is less then buy them already frozen or in cans... no name brand stuff... the name brand stuff and the generic brand are exactly the same just a different label.. if you find Bread for under a dollar, buy a bunch and freeze. Etc.. also going to Costco or sams club abs getting bill is cheaper, build up you stock pile.. only buy in sale, I am a stay at home farm mom, very small income.. convenient foods like boxes cereal had to go etc!!!learn to can your own foods.. it saves a huge amount.......if you have the freezer spacw buy meats from a local farmer in bulk

  • @lindseymiller8165
    @lindseymiller8165 Рік тому +3

    Guess what I found yesterday at smith's?? Clearance chicken breast!! They had so much. But I only got 18lbs because my freezers are stuffed. It was clearance for $2 a pound instead of the almost $4 a pound it is normally now.

    • @heidibonjour
      @heidibonjour Рік тому

      I think food prices here in Canada are a lot higher! Chicken breasts are about $9 or $10 pound here regularly. ( October 2022)

  • @esthersalcove2650
    @esthersalcove2650 Рік тому

    I live your videos! I would love to find deals like that, however we don't have those grocery discount stores anywhere near where we live, we still try to stay within budget every month tho, which is fine. Therefore love your videos so much! They give me that dopamine high and make me feel satisfied 😄

  • @gingermomof4kiddos309
    @gingermomof4kiddos309 Рік тому +1

    31* this morning with light frost! Covered my garden yesterday to save it a few more weeks…. I love free produce too!

  • @kendra-leerogers8625
    @kendra-leerogers8625 Рік тому

    that viral pasta with goat cheese is one of my favorites too!

  • @Lolacita-ry3oh
    @Lolacita-ry3oh Рік тому +2

    We are spending so much on groceries. I wish I lived in the states because things are so much cheaper there.

  • @lindagrimmett6564
    @lindagrimmett6564 Рік тому +2

    I totally agree, waffles are always preferred over pancakes!