SAVE MONEY on Groceries! Tips *Everyone* Can Use
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- Опубліковано 20 січ 2023
- Egg replacements? Things to stash in your freezer? Oh yeah! I'm giving you FIFTY frugal ways to save money on groceries, so you can pick the tips that work best for you. 👍🏼
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Which tips did I miss that you swear by? I'm always ready to try new hacks! (Plus, I'm collecting ideas for a Part Two version of this video, and would love to include your ideas!)
Yayyy, you mentioned @KateKaden ❤
I love the idea of making tiny adjustments toward the ultimate in frugality... like make pizza instead or ordering it instead of jumping straight to making dough. I typically listen to videos on 1.5 speed and i don't have to speed yours up😂
You do talk fast. I love it. I don't get bored waiting for you to get to the damn point.
😂😂
I keep looking at your spice cabinet, it's so neat and I absolutely love how it's all in the original bottles/packaging. I've never understood people who buy those expensive storage containers and transfer their food over. It literally makes no sense and is such a huge waste of money.
Thank you! That spice rack is probably my favorite part of my kitchen...
Though here's my non-frugal confession: I've definitely occasionally bought a slightly more expensive glass bottle of herbs or something that I know fits on that shelf with plans to reuse it later. I still think the all-glass look will be beautiful in, oh, a few years once I've used up all the plastic bottles. Ha!
I agree…between putting spices in fancy containers or dumping boxes of cereal, pasta, etc. into organizational canisters…I do not have time for that! I do put my flour & sugar into canisters only because the bags they come in do not seal.
I have all matching glass bottles because I bought all mine the same brand and just recycled them, took of the original label and printed stickers with the names, they all match and in pretty bottles. That being said it’s such a little thing that honestly doesn’t matter in the long run.
Not my idea, but buying sharp cheddar when mild is used allows you to use less cheese.
I shop multiple stores. My stores are on the four corners across from each other. I still spend less than an hour total per week. I go with a list and only go down the aisles with those items. (Discounted bread, dairy and veggies all go to food banks.) Sometimes, I check the bean aisle for unadvertised sales. Got bags of beans for $0.75lb on an unadvertised sale, great for area.
My first choice is always to shop my pantry first.
When I'm hungry I have a bowl of cooked oats. 1 bag makes est 30 1/2 cup serves. Very filling and I just add cinnamon, sugar and a dash of milk.. Oh 1 bag costs me $2 est.
Add some canned fruit with little milk it actually tastes like pie
during the summer i found out alot of people have fruit tress and dont eat the fruit, i just knock on the door and ask if ii can get some. i had sooo much fresh fruit all summer, i kept bags in my car. when i go to the store i look in the clearence section
Yes! I also have a neighbor with an apple tree, and my goal this year is to muster the courage to introduce myself and ask to take the unused fruit off their hands. :)
I've learned some tips this past year when I lost my job. I spent plenty of time in the grocery stores and Outlets looking for bargains. Store apps are a plus. Also our stores here have another app called flash food which is 50% off on items that are close to date. There are special sections in the grocery store have discounted items such as produce. There's always discounted meat. And please do not ignore organic items especially meat. I've even found in the organic aisle canned or boxed items that were high discounted due to being discontinued. Another hack since I have been stocking up my pantry and freezer are full is going for staples, sale items then the rest of the money is used to find treasure/ bargain items. It takes the burden and the stress off of going food shopping. The other thing besides knowing your prices is spending time looking for coupons and what's on sale in the Flyers. Cheese can be frozen. Recently I bought a vacuum sealer and going to start sealing some of the food for the freezer to make more room and to last longer.
Yes! I'm on the waiting list to try Flash Foods whenever they add locations near me. I've heard such good things!
@@Homegrown_Hillary daily updates. Two things to keep in mind they keep your credit card number on hand and once you place your order you are committed. If you forget to pick up it's kind of hard to get credit. Remember it goes through a third party.
I don't get sticker shock at the register, I'm too busy getting sticker shock putting it in the cart. 😂
😂 Right??
Favorite moment: jump cut to "pack a lunch" 😃❤ Even though I'm a sucker for really expensive fruits (cotton candy/designer grapes, sumo oranges, dragon fruit, precut pineapple, etc.), I still save a few thousand dollars a year by packing my lunch.
Unrelated tip - if you're like me and don't have the skill or time to debone chicken and make stock, frozen meats are a good intermediate step. Frozen chicken breasts and frozen fish are always significantly cheaper than fresh. You also don't waste as much on possible spoilage since you use it as you need it.
Thousands?! That's amazing!
And completely agree with frozen. Definitely writing that down as a reminder to use in an upcoming part two.
Chased down a receipt for a $1 ibotta reward and I was like.. this is WAY more trouble than it was worth. I save/saved WAY more with the store digital coupons and the ones they mailed me. Stacking is nice though. I just gotta get a better system for where I put receipts.
YUP. I've found if I don't scan the receipt immediately while in the car (or have Ibotta hooked up to my rewards card so the receipts populate automatically), there's no WAY I'm going to remember either, haha.
❤❤❤ I totally forage free greens for my 5 Guinea pigs and 2 rabbits. :)
Last night I dehydrated it in the oven, today I blended it to a powder. Then I’ll make it into treats for them. ❤❤
Wow! Sounds like a labor of love :)
I just found your channel, and already love it, so had to subscribe! I had to chuckle when you mentioned people say you talk too fast - I have the opposite problem with talking too slow on videos - it's all that thinking, lol. Your first point is excellent! And I love the way you encourage that same them in so many of these tips - gradually changing in small increments to save money, seems like the best approach to just about any goal.
Just popped over after our mastermind today and I LOVE your personality/presence! You're fantastic --- and great editing/cuts/visuals/pacing. You sucked me in and I watched the whole thing!
Two more hacks: pay with cash (it's harder to part with your money when you have to watch it disappear) and, if you or a family member/friend work at a restaurant, ask for the scraps! We've been saving hundreds of dollars each month because of this one.
Oh my goodness! High praise indeed!
And you’re totally right about the restaurant hack. How did I forget that one?? I did that all the time when I worked at one (or filled up on the freebies on my shift). I’ve gotta write that one down for next time, so thank you!
My favourite tip was the step by step example with the pizza. Excellent idea.
I swear, you’re adorable and so much fun!
My hubby and I do everything from scratch
New follower. Thank you! Full of tips and totally entertaining
The grocery Giant in NY sells only store brand items because…. the brand name ones were … stolen?! 😮😮😮
Instead of having to keep track while in the store I add everything to the online cart and use that as my shopping list. I delete the items as I put them in the cart. I prefer to shop for my own produce do I go in. I always look for clearance items also. I’ve found so many things that way.
That's absolutely the biggest downside to shopping online- no looking through the clearance section! One of my local grocery stores doesn't even have items on clearance so it doesn't matter there, but it's definitely something to consider if your store has a good section where you can score big discounts.
Ooo I like that idea of the shopping list! Smart mom!
Love this
I just love your energy ❤️
Fabulous. Thank you.
Great video Hillary!!!!!!!
Oh heavens!!!! I love the idea for eggs, we always have flax seeds!!!! This was soooooo helpful!
Awesome 😊
Totally agree about Ibotta and Fetch!! Buy generic!! :)
You my kinda gal! ❤
Great ideas, Hilary loved it, and loved your style too!
Soy flour with water makes a good (and cheap) egg replacer in baking, too.
I love the range of ideas you’ve presented. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Ooo what an EGG-cellent suggestion! I’ve been saving replacement ideas for upcoming experiments, so now I have a new option to add! Thanks! :)
New subscriber, so thanks! I use many of your tips and would love a deeper dive on proper (and economical) use of the dehydrator, simple and tasty meatless meals, a few back-pocket tasty meals to make quickly, ways to plan seasonal fruit and veg shopping, really just everything! Thanks.
The bit on fruits and vegetables fits right into a video I’m already planning on saving money specifically on those two items, so I’ll make sure to cover that first. Thanks!
I like your spice rake.
Thanks! I hunted for a spice rack like that for MONTHS. Eventually, I found it on Facebook Marketplace. :)
Watch sisters saving cents for couponing and app deals. I have paid for toothpaste, laundry detergent, deodorant, soap, feminine hygiene or shampoo in years.😊
wow, you got me on intro 😯
I use my food saver to save alot of food for my freezer which saves me a BOAT load of money. How? By useing my food saver it saves me alot of money bc their not going bad in the freezer which would happen if i didnt do it they would get freezer burned and i would have to throw them out if i didnt get to them in a very fast way.
I also save alot of money by not buying processed food like chips cookies and cakes...
I make my own banana bread from scratch with all my own ingredients...Like bananas sugar oil baking powder and eggs. The next time i make sum i will add some oats to bulk it up.
And i save another way is by only buying what is on my grocery list. If its not on it then it doesnt go in the cart.
I agree with not buying much in regard to beverages, but I do like my refrigerator iced tea (3 teabags to 2 quarts water) and my cheap ground coffee in bulk. I also keep a pitcher of water in the fridge. (Granted, I'm a retiree with nobody but myself to worry with). Do your kids get milk?
I mean, in the grand price spectrum of non-water beverages, tea and coffee made at home is about as good as you can get! We drink both here, too.
And yes, our kids get some milk. We don’t go through more than one or one and a half gallons a week though. Tiny tummies!
@@Homegrown_Hillary It slays me to see two to three full aisles in so many groceries dedicated to drinks, lol. My nieces and nephews laugh at my drinking tap water. Sigh.
research energy efficient freezer/appliances! 💚
learn to use a pressure cooker you can make meat more tender expecially the cheaper cut of meat
I already use the ground flax seed. and water mixture for egg replacement whenever I do any baking requiring egg. Another way to have grapes last bit longer is to remove them from the stems and put them into a ziplock or two or more, and put them into the freezer. They make a nice cool and flavorful snack for when you need a little something sweet. Instead of non-dairy ice cream that is full of oils and sugars, I make my own Nice cream. I use ripe bananas, a little pure vanilla extract, then either unsweetened non-dairy cocoa powder or any number of fruit combinations. Process it in a food processor until smooth. Then put into several very small containers with lids and put into the freezer. About once or twice a week, my son and I get together and fix a large meal that we both enjoy. I am plant based and he isn't, which is fine for both of us. We have made chili together without any meat. I used riced cauliflower and riced broccoli instead. We use what beans we have on hand, cooked first, and any other food items agreeable to both of us. He adds the rum. It seems he also enjoys my Bake On (pronounced bacon) tofu and tempeh. I think next time we make stir-fry, I will make some to add to it. We usually make enough to last us a couple of extra days. That means a couple of days without having to fix anything extra. I have been making my own veggie stock from cuttings and peels for a long time. The stuff in the stores have added ingredients I don't need. I find that when I batch cook my food, a few servings can go in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. I also spend less time in the kitchen. I use dry beans and usually cook the whole bag at once. Once cooked, let cool, then I measure out one and one half cups cooked beans per sandwich size ziplock bag. This is equal to the amount of beans in each can. Keep out what I am going to use and stack the rest in the freezer. Dry beans cost less than canned. No need to throw away the coking water for beans or potatoes. Those are great fro making yummy soups. or for the liquid used in making casseroles. Adds extra flavor also. For those who can shop at a commissary on any military base or post, buying the commissary brand also saves and also no taxes at the commissary. They are also not allowed to raise the prices. That is all I can think of for now. Thank you for all those other ideas. My son doesn't mind not having meat all the time as long as the food tastes good.
We're the opposite in my house! My husband is the plant-based eater, and I'm the carnivore. But we've similarly found chilis, stir-fry, and taco nights work well for accommodating everyone's tastes.
Good to know the 1 1/2c of beans = 1 can (roughly) trick, though!
We do stir fry all the time and soups as well as casserole with 7 people
Great ideas! I just started making vegetable stalk this year and it’s dynamite! Way more flavorful than store bought and cheaper.
Would you please explain what is vegetable stalk and how do you make it? I’m intrigued.
@@courtneyl.turner6910 You get vegetable stalk when walking onions keep turning up where other veggies are growing. ... You KNOW she meant stock ... and there probably are vegetable stalks in there. English, huh?
I’ll just assume your question was genuine! Veggie stock is just boiling some veggies (usually keeping to a theme of onion, celery, and carrot, though you can throw in things like mushroom. You just want to usually avoid cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or Brussel sprouts). Put them all in a pot/crockpot with some water and let them simmer for a few hours. Strain veggies out and store the liquid. Voila!
@@Homegrown_Hillary Thanks! This is healthy and economical. Sorry for my confusion re the typo. I appreciate your reply.
@@Homegrown_HillaryWhy avoid cruciferous vegetables?
I shop at one grocery store only. I buy whatever I want
I find that buying groceries online takes awhile to come out of my account. Sometimes Weeks later!! Drives me nuts. Maybe it’s just my local Walmart though lol
That's so bizzare! Our Walmart will have the money out of our account by the time I've driven home, and the other grocery store will usually be the day after. But I wouldn't blame you for not doing that if they played those kind of games! I'd get all confused if it came out in a different month esp.
The cash back apps were great a few years ago but now the rebates are so specific by item and store. I am not seeing the benefits like I use to
That’s a really good point! I’ve noticed the same thing with coupons in general. Not as many offered for fewer products and less money saved in total.
Great video. You do not speak to quickly. I have you on 1.25 speed. Loved your tips.
I am from Maine as well. Do you have a place I can send you a message?
Sure! Just updated the description to show my email address. 😊
I do not put fruit unwashed in the fridge like berries etc....they have mold and mold spores travel to other foods inside your fridge....
Then you can wash them all, lay out to dry, and freeze for maximum fresh taste. I’ve been washing just before I use from my garden or store produce without problems. Key is to cycle through them quickly for best flavor.
I never ever wash fruit and veg
You are a rebel 😂
Fruits and veggies are regularly sprayed with PESTICIDES during shipping, esp produce from Mexico...!!!!