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People should be able to understand that you’re eating stuff you purchased previously but also not using some of the stuff you are purchasing this month. C’mon. It all balances out. I like these videos, Christine. Nice job.
Thank you!! I'm sitting here trying to stretch grocery money until it screams. Our rent is up 37%, gas doubled, food up and we've had health issues so in the ER and missing work. Your approach is simply brilliant and your happy attitude while at it is what I needed! God Bless you and your family!!!! Stay safe and healthy! Btw for 10cents a bar, even if I didn't like them I'd probably eat them....wow!!!
Same! Our landlord sold & our rent is about 30% higher now. Luckily it's an upgrade with a dishwasher & on site laundry so the convinces help make it feel worth it but it's definitely a struggle & CZcams recommending this channel has been a big help. I'm in NY so my prices are higher & my bakery outlet isn't as inexpensive but she's still motivating me to stretch where I can!
Hope your health gets better soon. 💖
@@keeperofsecrets88 doing things like making oatmeal & grits & maybe a banana on the side for breakfast have helped me so much! I found bread at dollar general for $1 so we've been getting it right there & doing a lot of pb&js & also peanut butter & banana sandwiches which you have to try if you haven't! So yummy! I've been making a lot of rice & beans too & pasta & definitely utilize potatoes!! They're so cheap, filling & nutritious! You can make them all types of ways. Also, please reach out to food pantries in your area. Half of them don't even ask for proof of income anymore. I finally started & they give you SO MUCH STUFF I'd NEVER be able to afford. Organic meats, all kinds of expensive meats, dessert treats, subs & sandwiches from the store already made, lots of produce, breads & bagels, peanut butter, canned goods, etc. I just have to supplement with milk, butter, jelly, water, juice, coffee, etc :) it's been such a blessing!!!
@@keeperofsecrets88 I'm going to pick up some more today & I think I'm going to upload a video of what we got if youre interested :) I'll comment here and let you know!
@@youmakemehappy7 I'm not at the point where I need a food pantry. While things are tight I can still pay all my bills so I'm leaving the food pantries for those that can't. It's just an adjustment seeing the higher prices on everything!
I appreciate these videos so much, Christine! I am a college student, and my parents have always struggled with organization and budgeting and weren't able to teach me much about those things before I moved out. Your videos have been really helpful trying to teach myself how to be smart with my money!
She really is like our youtube mom. And same :)
The Quaker oatmeal squares are also my favorite cereal. And i too, wait for sales. I think sometimes people may get 'mad' about you using something you've previously purchased because this is a position of privilege to be able to stock up on sale items. It's easy to forget not everyone is able to spend $11 on bread, despite the good deal, when they only have $1.50 for bread that week.
Now, their anger is misplaced because it boils down to what the video topic is. And like everything, prices vary depending on where you live. I'm in Canada and basically would never see some of the deals you do but that's not what I'm looking for when I watch your videos. Ideas, inspo, entertainment, large family life, encouragement etc etc
Keep up the great work!!
Omg hello! What perfect timing! I was NOT having a good day, but this will definitely end it on a high note 🥰
Yesterday was my bad day..today is better. I hope your tomorrow is better, too. 😊
Hugs to you both!! I hope today is a better day! 🥰
Sending feel good vibes 😎!
You’re all so sweet. Thank you 💕 I hope you guys have a great week!
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Would be cool to do a video like this every month and then at the end of the year do a summary video to show the average monthly cost!
I need a Hailey in my life. I love her witty personality she's absolutely your mini me.
I have never understood why people include the prices of the things that they already bought because you have already spent money on them in the past. Great haul of things for under $400 for sure. I think that many people don't shop this way stocking on sale items to use later but it is exactly how I shop. My husband tried to explain that to people and they didn't understand either. We have been doing a low spend for the last two months because we had plenty and we were not eating it but I used the budget to get the lowest priced items to eat for the coming months. Wondering what the coming months are going to hold and we are probably going to use the money we saved in the last few months just for the price differences.
Exactly the stuff you already bought was part of a previous budget and so not an accurate representation of the use of your money you know?
The transparency in this video 🙌🏼 Thank you! This was a great video.
Thank you so much!
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My goodness, your daughter is absolutely stunning! You two seem to have such a fun mother-daughter relationship and that's so awesome. I am 40 and still best friends with my mom ❤️
I think the people who complain about you using things you already have in your stash don't understand the point of haul videos. I watch haul videos to see what deals you could get and what things you could stock for a good price. I get inspiration on how I can get the best deals while shopping.
If I'm interested in how I can feed my family with little money, then I watch budget meals videos and not hauls.
Greetings from Germany. Your videos are great Christine, keep it up.🤗
If your spending $400 a month , every month, your sticking to your budget. We stock up every month as we are weekly shopping. You go girl!
I've started to look for those clearance stickers at the store to help save on food! Sometimes I score, sometimes I don't. I always appreciate your tips.
Was finally able to try Kodiack pancakes in Australia! They had a massive box at my Costco and they are amazing with mixed berries and maple syrup! 🤤🤤
I’m in Michigan and fortunate to have several apple orchards nearby. For most of the year I can easily get a half bushel of apples for around $10. Grocery prices are increasing, but I’m still finding nice deals with clearance stickers. It helps having a little in the freezer and pantry. A little creativity with ingredients and I can make a nice meal.
Went to kroger for fresh produce over weekend. Always checking for the mark down stickers. Although we didn't need meat, browsed that department. They had in store sale on ground beef with short dates. 2.10 a pound! Bought 15 pounds and we will can it tomorrow. Can't beat mark downs!
How do you can your ground beef? Do you add broth, or not?
@@kathyratino962 tastes better with broth
Crunched into powder bits sounds great as a healthy yogurt topping!!!!
Good idea
Great video. I wish we had discount bread stores up here in Canada. Butter here at our “discount” grocery store was 5.99/ lb. Thats about 4.71 US. Time to get a cow.
Usually we can get store brand butter in Michigan for $3/lb. So far not bad. I noticed our meat has had the biggest increase in price.
I have one here in BC. The store isn't labeled as "discount" it is the bakery for the brand. They have a discount section that always has a pretty good selection at value prices.
Your logic on sales to stock up is good. So many budget eats videos urge people to stock up as their budget allows. It's not going to happen overnight, but even $5 extra to spend on pantry stock ups will eventually add up. The people who are against your methods need to understand that not everyone's way of stocking up is a one-size-fits all method. Thank you for your videos over the years. Please keep them coming. Times are going to get harder before they get better. 😢
Omg Haley is so beautiful and she is ur twin. I love ur meal ideas and how you rotate through the food you already have.
Great job!!! This discount store is amazing...wish I had something similar to this near me!
I went to the grocery store today and a family package of hamburger (3-3.5lbs) was $7 a lb! I almost swallowed my tongue!! They were like $25 a package! I’ve bought them in the past for $8 for the whole package! Fresh fruit and veggies… it’s out of control!
I would love to see a video on how to freeze things properly. What do you keep in original packaging vs in a ziploc bag? What vegetables do you blanch first? How long are things good in the freezer?
I agree about the Pasta Roni, a lot of companies are making packages smaller & keeping the prices what they used to be in hoped we don't notice rather than increase priced. 😑
While I was at Target this weekend they had beer and whiskey on clearance, I was so excited 😆
Your Target has whiskey??!! That’s amazing.
@@ClassroomJoy This probably depends on state liquor laws. Here in Louisiana, legally, any store can choose to sell liquor, beer or wine on any day. We don’t have to have liquor stores or close on Sundays, like many states.
Well if you can't find clearance food, that's the next best thing if the SHTF.😂🤣😂
@@anitas5817 same with states and territories in Australia
if you dont drink it would be great as a barter item because if SHTF. people will still have vices
I don’t get why people get angry and complain about how you budget. This is a super realistic way of budgeting and using what you have. Please don’t listen to them and just keep doing what you do! ❤️
I also try to plan dinners based on what I’ve stockpiled. Usually, most of my budget goes into sale items and good deals on things I can freeze. The rest goes towards fresh produce.
Re: Honeycrisp Apples - our area grows apples, and the Honeycrisp are the first trees to bloom - and a hard frost killed most of the blossoms in 2021. So we had Honeycrisp available for like the first two weeks of apple season, most damaged but normally priced, and then the prices shot through the roof. EARLY flowering apple types were affected, so that's something you might want to research to see what options you might like from later in the season.
I got my discount store the other day and while I found a bunch of good deals, my best find was 3# of Butterball ground turkey for $5.
I really Like when you do the meal prep/ clean out the pantry meals. It’s really helpful with inflation happening. I also Love Kroger stores! They have the best deals imo.
Bisquick sausage balls. Make and keep in freezer to warm up for quick breakfast. Recipe online. Just bisquick, cheddar cheese, milk, and sausage. Yum
I just want to say I am sooooo jealous of the bread deals you find! I have Celiac Disease, so I can't have regular bread anymore, and to buy gluten free bread at the store is EXPENSIVE! I live in the middle of no where in Missouri, so we don't have any discount stores that would have such awesome deals. Thanks for continuing to make fantastic videos!
Awesome job! This is very similar to the way I shop. I buy when items are on sale and avoid paying full price for items.
Jfc. "that doesn't count because you already had it" is stupid. Don't listen to those people. That really bugs me. Pantry cooking is a thing, and it includes the freezer. It comes out of your budget for SOME month, does it really matter which? 🙄 Sorry, I don't have patience for stupid criticism.
Lol! The mini bagels are always around $5 (or more) in CA. I never buy them unless they're at Grocery Outlet for half or less!
Love this! I’d love to also know how you organize and handle your long term food storage. How do you prevent yourself from filling it and then forgetting what you have and ending up with expired items? This is my big fear with really investing in a long term supply!
That does seem like a lot of work, but Christine seems to keep up with it. Not sure, but she seems to just take a look at what she has stored and frozen, on a regular basis, and rotate stuff up to her pantry.
Oh don’t doubt it lol she ends up with expired items on occasion but that doesn’t stop Christine 🤣🤣 she uses it all right up ♥️
These prices are impressive! I've searched for a discount food store in my area but we don't seem to have them unfortunately :( one thing I have started though is looking for those sale racks at my main stores. Typically there's a bakery rack with some discount bread, rolls and baked goods! Thanks for a good video!
Lol my mom just sent me this🤣🤣🤣🤣I’m already subscribed
I have had a really long day. Not a bad one, just a long one, and then I come home, and find this good length grocery haul, to just calm down with, eat my evening meal with and just have a little good me time with Christine 🥰
Thank you for sharing, and I love the sum up grocery haul videos 🥰 Food prices and other things is also going up, just paid significantly more for several things today.
Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴
You made my day 👍 If I had to declutter my CZcams subscriptions according to the Konmari method, I would definitely keep you.
Thank you! 😁
Thank you for all that you do!! You have made me very aware what we eat! I'm trying to incorporate more veggies. I now buy salads on sale at my local dillons. I did spend more this month for my stockpile but totally worth it. Groceries are crazy here. Last week I bought chili beans for .58 now in one week up to .68 I really hope that I am prepared if something happens. I do have lots of crackers! There is virtually no pasta here.
I have seen prices on our staple items go up 40-50%. I'm so thankfully I had stocked up on ground beef when I found a great deal on it a few months ago. And thanks to hunting season we have a decent amount of venison to help us get through this craziness.
Love love love the Quaker oatmeal squares!!! I remember when they used to be 2 for $5....not any more ;) Love you and your family! Thanks for the videos :)
I’m so jealous of all the incredible deals you come across. For one I wish I had a discount grocery store cause I’d go every time I shopped. But because of you I’m def gonna pay better attention when I’m in stores to see if I can find good discount deals. I hope you do more of these videos in the future!
She's good at what she does. 😅 I live in the same area and I can't seem to score the same deals that she does!! (I also don't usually drive as far because I've got some younger kids which makes it hard.)
@@Skyesoceaneyes same!! I too live in Idaho and don’t see half the deals she does. However I will say, I’m a little skeeved out by Best Buy / use by dates especially on bread lol I see bread mold before the exp: date so I can’t bring myself to purchase out of date bread 😬
@@OoThereSheGo That makes sense to me. I'm afraid we're a little picky with bread so some of those loaves might never get eaten, especially when they are a little stale and then would have to be frozen. You have to know what your family will eat because no matter how good a deal it is, it is still a waste if no one eats it.
@@Skyesoceaneyes 100% agree :)
I always enjoy your grocery haul vids, thanks! That discount bread haul - OMGsh!!!!! And yep, I shop mainly at Aldi, and aprx 50% of my always-buy items have gone up at least 25-35%.
I miss watching watching you so much, even though I live alone, I am back to see your amazing hauls! You really are in my top 5 fave 💓 You Tubers! YOU ROCK!
I love having a lot of frozen veggies in my freezer, they are a great way to bulk up any meal especially rice, noodles or soups!!!
Why do people get upset if you use items that were bought already for the week before or the month before? Saving on the grocery budget has to be planned and thought out. Today I will be out for a hair cut and as I am near three stores I can buy food at, I will have fun seeing what sales they may have for me. I have a little apartment freezer that has some room in it so will hopefully find treasures to fill those spots. It's a form of investment, invest now to save later. later being next week, next month, and when I spend on food next time it can have cost savings as I maybe have that investment to fill in holes. Thank you Christine for all your videos, they are enjoyable to watch and we learn a thing or two.
I love these videos, some of my favorites. I belong to a lot of Facebook groups, recipe, grocery and budget groups mainly. A lot of people don't stock up. A large majority of people shop weekly, biweekly or monthly and are stuck in that thinking. I think that's where the comments about you using stock up items shouldn't count. I have a budget for grocery shopping but I also have an allowance for things I didn't plan for that are a really good deal. A vast majority say well pork is on sale but that's not in my plan for the week. Oh no, if porks not in the plan, the plan is changing or I'm using my extra $$ to put it in the freezer.
I love these month long hauls with totals!
Newsflash: Just because you aren't organised doesn't give you the right to have a go at Christine because she is. Also don't come at me saying you don't have $100 for stocking up. No one said you had to. Start with 1 or 2 items each time you shop and build from there. I'm sure Christine didn't always have a huge basement and multiple fridges and freezers. It's not a competition.
Sales tax is crazy. In FL, we don't have tax on food, unless it's hot. WE also don't have state taxes . It's crazy how every state is different. I love the Bolthouse dressing ❤
What people need to understand is that your grocery budget for a month is spent on a METHOD of food shopping that results in lower grocery cost overall and over time. It's not self-contained in a month (because that's not the most cost-effective way to grocery shop). You use what you already have in your fridge, pantry, and freezer, so you can focus your grocery budget for that month on getting the best deals possible to set you up for future months (and filling in with fresh items for the current month). It would be silly to "count" food you already own because you've already counted those foods in a previous month's budget.
The strawberry chocolate chip Kodiak cakes are AWESOME (highly recommend you make waffles)! I get them whenever they're available in the Misfits Box. OMG I laugh just like you laughed after showing off the bread haul. It's such a rush!
Also in the same boat with cleaning out freezers while simultaneously stocking up.
This is my new favorite series!! I got so excited to see you tracked February's groceries too :)
You are so lucky to have these discount stores in your area.....there are NONE near me. Believe me, I've looked!
Great haul queen of clearance 👍❤️
always love the grocery hauls!
You are so fun!!!! Thanks for sharing your tips! 😊
I love seeing you come up with meal plans of what you have on hand. You always have such interesting finds.
I wish we had a discount grocery store, I would be in my glory!!! I love getting a great deal, here in British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 food is expensive! For example, you paid 8.00 for 4 pounds of butter, I pay 5.69 for one pound! a dozen eggs costs 4.29 a pound of bacon is around 5.00 and cheese is ridiculous! a 800 gr pack of cheddar cheese cost me 13.00 and I’m a cheese head! I love cheese, bread is on average 4 to 4.50 per loaf
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When I was a kid, my babysitter made the greatest pizza crust using Bisquick. I wish I remembered how she made it.
Awesome video!! Thankful for your grocery haul videos and meal plans. The grocery prices are super ridiculous! I have had friends post on their FB with pics...products that have tripled on price! Thank you for your helpful tips!
You are awesome when it comes to frugal shopping and all things good! You are welcome. 😊
I also love anything and everything grocery with you…I love finding those deals!!
Have an awesome day!
Love from Texas 💖
Thank you for saying “doobly doo”. It’s just not a Christine video without it! Lol
I stretch what I can in groceries, and you’re so helpful Christine. Thanks and you are so cool
Christine, I love your channel so much! I've been watching for a while now but, I finally took your advice and cruised the clearance racks at Fred Meyer today. I totally scored a ton of clearance meat and bread that will go into my freezer. They also had asparagus on a digital coupon for 87 cents. I even got a double pack of Sealy bed pillows on clearance for $15. Thank you for always bringing great advice, recipes, and laughs my way!
Always love a grocery haul.
My household's particular challenge: $100 grocery budget per week for a family of 4. I am allergic to gluten, kids are allergic to nuts and husband and kids are picky eaters..... every week is hard. And now the prices are rising, it's even harder.
My oldest is all excited that we're having macaroni and cheese pizza tonight and some fresh raw veggies to go with it. I need to use up my leftover macaroni and cheese before freezing them into large muffin tins to have single serving portions to pop out for something quick and easy to eat.
Safety razors are even cheaper to have in the long run. But you also have to be comfortable with using them, and I know not everyone is.
Christine- you must share what “discount” store you shopped at the beginning of this video! I thought I knew about ALL the best places to shop in Idaho Falls- apparently I don’t! I will be stopping in at Fred Meyer more often too. Thanks!!!
Big deal outlet
hearing you are at $168 for the first week makes me feel better about my budget. I am always frustrated that I am just over 100 for my family every week. But prices are VERY different now than they were.
One of the smartest and more informative videos. I do the exact same thing. Do another one like this!!
I love your "mad" math skills!!! 😆
I wish there was a Kroger affiliate store in NE FL. It's basically Aldi's, Wal-Mart, Winn Dixie and Publix. Your clearance hauls make me so jealous. I'm very happy that you can score deals for your large family. Boys can eat you out of house and home. Been there, done that. You are an absolute blessing to watch. You entertain me and crack me up!!!
I’ll trade you my Kroger for your ALDIs
@@elizabethbednarcik3311 I would too. My nearest Aldi is 45 minutes away, but I've seen most prices there stay nearly unchanged so I go at least monthly.
Amazing haul from the discount store-quite the score on the bars and Kodak!
Another awesome video. It’s always great to meal plan around deals.
Thank you for reminding me how much I love oatmeal squares.
Can I speak for everyone when I say I get disappointed when you say description box instead of down in the dooblie do. 😂. I love that!
I wish I had a bread store and clearance store. Great deals 🤗 No one should fault you for using pantry items 🤔not understanding that? I think people meal plan first and then go to the store.....that's the mistake. Shop your pantry, shop your fridge, and then check your flyers..... only get what is on sale at the store .... combination of the three- that's how I meal plan.... whatever is on sale or clearance and what I have on hand. And like you.....if it is on sale or clearance... and is something we use a lot....get one for now and a few for later 🤗 thank you very much for sharing 😀❤️
I’m starting month three of my pantry challenge. I’m definitely getting creative, but having a lot of fun using things up.
Love the deal on bread ! I am spoiled by the bread outlet in our area and can no longer purchase full priced bread in a grocery store.
I tried a new to me bread outlet on the other side of my city which several folks suggested to me but nope I will stick with mine which is 2 towns over. The price is so low it makes up for the small amount of gas I spend plus is a nice ride.
You are amazing! I love seeing how you do this!
My dad loves the kings Hawaiian Sliced bread but it's so expensive we usually don't splurge for it but today I managed to find some on clearance and ibotta had a $1 back. I was so excited to get it for less than a dollar.
Love this video and all of your videos! You inspire me so much to find deals and save money on groceries. Thank you! ❤
Great video and a Thumbs up for the Quaker squares cereal.
I budget 400 a month for my family of 3. I do stock pile, but I don't have a discount store near me. Love your enthusiasm!
I am a senior citizen and have to bargain shop and love your show. I am sticking up and making sure it is in correct storage to keep for longer time. Keep up the good work. Missouri
You definitely have more than one skill. I am very grateful for you and have learned a tremendous amount. Happy New Year’s. To your family
Sourdough rounds are the best toast bread ever. I love it.
Thank you so much for your videos! You’ve seriously changed the way I eat (for the better).
That naan....that is good stuff, I got some on clearance here a couple weeks ago 🙂
I'm with you. We all have some items in the pantry. I cleaned out my freezer the other day and I have so many "freezer meals". They are just bits and bobs of left overs. 4 burgers and some buns, 2 small bags of 2 roast beefs with gravy, a little of this and a little of that. That is the way we save money. Use up the food you buy. :) Thanks for the video
Are you planning to add things up over the whole year and average it out? I’d be curious because of the freezer full of beef. I know it’s hard to calculate that all out. My husband thinks that instead of adding up my spending for the year, I should also factor in inventory.
I’m in Australia, and those cliff bars are like $3.50 EACH. 10 for $1 is nuts!
This really inspires me to start looking for
More deals! Thanks for posting this, it's very helpful. I spend way more on groceries for the month... I am excited to start saving.
-Sarah
WOW!!! Way to go!!! That’s AWESOME!!! 💙💙💙
I'm embarrassed to admit that I spent $245 at the grocery store yesterday.. for just my husband and I.. for this week 😥 we eat mainly whole foods/fresh ingredients and virtually nothing goes into the trash. The total blows my mind every time! Also my store NEVER has clearance stickers on anything
I totally feel you we like to eat fresh foods too. Try shopping at different stores. I tend to go to international stores for my meat and produce. And for clearance stuffs I noticed sometimes different markets have more clearance items then others like the vons and Ralph in my area so I go in for whatever on the sale ad and just do a perimeter walk for clearance items. Also hit up the 99cent store you find some good stuff. I've gotten oat milk. Kombucha. Beyond meat and more
@@yammachanv88 I definitely buy/eat my fair share of snacks too, but they're cheap! My target even barely has clearance stickers.. it's awful. But I think it's because living in NH, stores are more spaced out so when you're saving at different stores you're spending in gas. It's all good though -- just SUPER jealous of Christine's hauls!! So amazing 😊 I'm going to keep an eye out for new stores and stickers!
I prefer to eat 80% wholefoods but fortunately I live in South East Asia where produce is cheap otherwise my fruit budget would be extravagant. I also eat what's available seasonally mostly.
If I see a reduced sticker here it is on processed foods.
I get you. I'm eating from the pantry/freezer and stocking up also.