10 GROCERY SHOPPING HACKS That Will Save You Money!
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2022
- Want to know How Save Money on Groceries in 2022? Save a bunch of money at your local grocery stores with these 10 amazing secrets I discovered!
Links I mentioned in the video:
- Find Printable Coupons: bit.ly/3LHtqxQ (or Buy Local Sunday Paper!)
- Vegetable Seasonality Calendar: bit.ly/3sS6fdq
- "Clean 15" Organic Food List: bit.ly/3ak8Ma3
- Supercook: bit.ly/38OF4tb
- Cooklist: bit.ly/38eZ2NE
- Still Tasty Website: bit.ly/3wF6Pxr
- Food Keeper App: bit.ly/3wH4WPP
- Calendar of When Products are at their Lowest Prices: bit.ly/3Px3kkh
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As you're all aware this shopping channel is all about how to save money and deals so I was determined to hunt down some shopping hacks and shopping hacks. You may have seen a video called real tricks companies don't want you to know that has retail secrets by the channel be amazed and I really wanted to make a video that had even more helpful information!
If you've been wondering about insider retail secrets or shopping hacks to save money then these 10 shopping secrets and 10 shopping hacks will really interest you. People always ask me for retailer secrets and grocery shopping hacks after I made my costco secrets and 10 shopping secrets video - so here you are!
In this video The Deal Guy is showing you save money hacks, shopping tips and how to save money on groceries. If you've ever wondered how to save money on groceries at walmart or how to save money on groceries 2022 then this video will teach all you need to know to beat out the tough prices lately.
Don't miss these shopping tips, let me know what you think in the comments. Love you all! :)
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People have been asking me for months to make a video on how to save money on groceries during these times of inflation, so if you enjoyed this video, please give it a THUMBS UP as it helps me in the CZcams algorithm! 😀 What are some of your grocery shopping secrets and hacks?? Comment Below 👇
Hey Matt - where’s the link to the list of veggies in season? Thanks!
@@mimime5326 It's under the video window or here is the link directly :) cuesa.org/eat-seasonally/charts/vegetables
one of my secrets is I go into the store with a set amount that I will spend and use my calculator on my phone to keep track. For example if eggs are $2.30, i round up to $3.00. That way I never go over my allotted amount AND I come home under what I wanted to spend😁
Loved these - I'm 70+ but most of these my mom taught me way back when I was a teen - great ideas - I use them all the time! Especially the unit pricing!
@@thedealguy Awesome vid Matt ??? any websites /apps that suggest recipes based on an inputed list of ingredients ( for example , if you find a great store deal on and enter chicken pasta and green peppers, it might suggest making Chicken Cacciatori ) This would be a huge help in saving $$$ Much love from frugal gal PA
As a single person (buying groceries for just myself), I find frozen veg and the freezer in general to be so helpful in saving money due to the savings from preventing waste.
You should try out PICKL as well! I'm a college student and it helps me save on 40% of my groceries
I buy more frozen items, also.
@@destini5356 pickl?
I would also get meat directly from the Meat counter instead of buying a pack so I'd have variety, wouldn't get bored and the food wouldn't go bad and to waste
Taking cellphone photos of your fridge and pantry before shopping is the "Why haven't I thought of that?" hack I've been needing!
Sharing this video for sure. Thanks!
Thanks Ann!!
@@thedealguy And Matt,,, yes do buy a head of lettuce to shred/cut at home.., but… cut what you need and use a PLASTIC knife!!! The lettuce world hold up better!
In Phoenix, Kroger sells whole organic raw chickens for around $20 each. Two days before they expire, the meat man marks them down 2/3 to about $6.70 each! My husband has a chest freezer. We have 15 frozen organic chickens to roast! He roasts 2 at a time and we feed our elderly friends who are not cooking much anymore. Also, the night before a major holiday, they mark down the expensive meats, way down to clear them out. At New Year's, we got 4 standing rib roasts for a song!
I was always taught to do cold foods (such as dairy and eggs) for the end of your shopping to keep the cool longer and reduce the risk of spoiling.
Please do Ibotta and Rakuten videos. These are great apps. Any other cost cutting videos will also be appreciated. Thanks Matt! 👌
Yes! I don't know how to use these. True, I could look it up but it is more fun to watch Matt.
Ibotta was a rip off and garbage! They never paid me my money and the app was always an issue
I don’t like ibotta they are cheating on me. They even locked my account and I had atleast 17$ .
Absolutely agreed! Please? It would be *SO* helpful!!!
THANK YOU!!!
@@laurennguyen1008 iBotta is great. You type the items on your shopping list and if there is an available rebate, you apply it. When you’re done shopping, you scan your receipt and the barcode for the purchased item and you instantly get your rebate. I’ve gotten about $80 in gift cards just from regular shopping trips
I have found if I use Walmart pick up, I only order what I need. No impulse purchases. Only way I seem to save.
Yes!!
The main issue with grocery store pickup is all of the "out of stock" items that don't end up in your order. Some stores will make substitutions for items on your list, and charge you for the (most likely) more expensive item that they thought was a good idea. Often, I will go back to get an item that was supposedly "out of stock" to find there were plenty on the shelves. Not a big fan of pickup orders.
I have found out that as well. I order my groceries ahead of time, and if something was out of stock, it may be in by the time I actually placed the order. And I have also gone into the store only to find the item in stock. It could be a delay in the previously out-of-stock item and the stocking of the shelves to hook up in their system. I will still shop online & pickup. - saves me from over shopping & buying what I do not need. Now with many stores using self checkout, I feel at least I am keeping someone employed.
At least with WalMart, if they need to make a substitute, you receive an email advising of the substitution, which you can accept or deny the sub. The employee will also ask me before they place the groceries in my car, if I am ok with the sub; if not, they will remove said item & I will not be charged.
I think that depends on where you live. In the last 6 months, my weekly pickup order from W* has been 100% all items as ordered over 90% of the time and if I decide to allow substitutions ( I don’t allow them to substitute on most items ) I’ve always gotten a larger package of the same item for the price of the item I had initially chosen. I live in a small town ( of about 14,000 people but the largest town within 85 miles ) we have a small chain grocery store and a super W*. And when the out of stock continues to happen on in stock merchandise, find the manager on duty - while you have the items that showed out of stock in your cart and point out those items were flagged out of stock just an hour or two before when your order was pulled. …, and that you find that very frustrating.. Their pickers could be lazy and the managers don’t know if you don’t tell them.
Walmart gives you the better price always, you have the option to deny the substitutions, and their grocery pickup is free.
I've run into this as well. I don't like doing curbside for produce. They always seem to pick the stuff that's already going bad...
I also can’t browse the sale meat section (safeway) with pickup orders which helps me get 30% my favorite free range chicken.
Here’s a grocery hack I figured out the hard way: Eat before you shop. I discovered that I was largely impulse buying on stuff because I was hungry. Now I have a snack before I go & I find I’m less tempted to stray from my grocery list.
Matt easily has the most valuable channel on all of CZcams. He always bring the content we all secretly want to know.
That is so kind of you. I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos
Regarding lettuce and other salad greens, grow your own. You can grow it inside year-round in a container. It doesn't take up much space, it's easy to grow, and it is WAY cheaper than any form of store-bought lettuce. The only caveat is iceburg and other head lettuces take up more space and take much longer to grow.
I’ve always tried and seem to be blessed with a black thump lol! I’ll try again !
Not when you live in a tiny apartment
Yes! And you can grow them as microgreens or sprouts instead of waiting for them to mature.
That’s what I’m planning to do. Too many food poisoning scares, and I’ve had some batches of greenhouse lettuce that smelled less than fresh. Better to grow my own, so I know it’s safe and pesticide free.
My local grocery store has a 10% off "senior discount" the first Wednesday of every month, so that's when I do my shopping for the month. They give the discount to everyone, senior or not. I also use their digital coupons and the coupons they send me in the mail, and I always stock up on sales. Your video has some really good tips.
Our grocery store had senior discount but have since done away with it.
Our grocery store has Every Thursday as “senior day”. 10% off!! I always seem to forget to shop on Thursdays though!!!
Sounds like Fry's. 🙂
Yup. My Kroger-brand store (Fred Meyer) does this--Senior Discount on First Tuesday, digital coupons galore, AND they send me print coupons based on my favorite items or new brands of those items. I don't think they give the discount to everyone, but if you've got a little grey, they don't question you. (I was going to meet a friend and get in line with him in order to get him the discount, but when I found him he had already checked out. I was ready to scold him for not waiting for me so I could ask for the Senior Discount for him, but he said he mumbled something about it & they glanced at his graying beard and gave it to him! :D )
What grocery store is This!!?? 💥😳🤔
I build up a great relationship with managers and workers. They often let me know great deals that aren’t always advertised
My husband is notorious for shopping end caps & ends up spending way more money than I would have if I had gone to the store. He says it's easier bc he finds stuff better that way. And I'm sure the stores look forward to shoppers like him 😂.
😂😂😂
Mine always buys 2 of everything. If I ask for one tub of sour cream he shows up with 2 and everything else he picked. I'm like now where are we supposed to fit all this? 🤦🏽♀️
They don’t look for deals. I always use my calculator and check to see if smaller one is better deal than larger one for almost all products
This is why it always takes me longer to grocery shop because I look around at everything, prices, quantity, expiration dates etc and always reach behind the items on the shelves since they push the older dated items to the front
Lol. Same. You'll find me in the aisle with my phone calculator
And this is exactly why I dread shopping. It's mentally draining but I need to save money wherever I can.
One rule of thumb to keep in mind is that anything with an outer covering that you peel off like bananas and avocados do not have to be organic. The pesticides are on the outside. That can save a lot of money with many fruits and vegetables
It’s still a good idea to double check the EWG, since some items have skins that pesticides can be absorbed through or are even systemic.
Absolutely!
Organic does not just mean that it is protected on the outside, it also refers to growing practices, like using organic fertilizers. If something says its certified organic, they have to follow very strict rules.
The pesticides don't soak through?
Organic doesn't mean it's any better in nutritional value either.
If you’re buying bags of fruit, specifically citrus fruits, take several bags to a scale and weigh them. You will find great differences in each bag and take the bag with the heaviest. Typically with that you’re going to get more juice or fruit. Every time I get grapefruit I’ll find one bag that is more than a half a pound different than the rest that’s giving me more for my money.
I highly recommend the book, "Grocery". It's an interesting read about the history of the grocery store and current business practices.
Thank you for all you do!
By Michael Ruhlman ?
Thanks will check it out
Can u show us the pic of this book and who wrote it????
Thank you. I will check it out.
Regarding hack #10, we always stock the freezer with hot dogs when they go on sale around Memorial Day / July 4th / Labor Day. Our go to brand is Oscar Meyer, which normally run around $4.00 or so, but can be found for $1.50 close to those grilling holidays.
Wow! Your OM hot dogs are $4! Here they’re $6.99! Do check to see if they carry the box - I think it’s 20 or 30 hot dogs). Always cheaper per ounce and they’re just the smaller packages inside so easy to keep or freeze. And when the OM hot dogs go half price at holidays (as they are now in my stores), the boxes also go half price which makes them an incredible deal!
Here in Raleigh NC the Oscar Meyer beef Frank's are $6.99.Harris Teeter does have a sale BOGO free so it comes out to $3.50 each.
Ours right now are $1 each but I don’t eat hot dogs. They do also have vegan/plant ones with a digital coupon,making them $2.39 a pack. I’m considering buying a couple.
I suggest u put one of those DOGS under a microscope and see what your eating. I saw this done and was shocked. I don't know about the all beef ones but there was very small things and metal even in these dogs!!!! 💯🔥😒
Hebrew National is better. This is what Costco originally served.
Being a former Grocery Store Manager your video is spot on.. People need to really learn to shop today.. Thanks for being the teacher..
The reason so deals are to be found on Wednesdays is, SSI, ssd and some retirement checks come out on Wednesdays.
Also deals seem to be more readily available near the first and last parts of the month because welfare, retirement and dividends from investments go into accounts during these times
The price difference of fruits, veggies, and meat between my local Walmart, Fry's, Albertson's, Safeway, Basha's etc and the local Food City and El Super is absolutely WILD. I'm talking veggies 3 times less expensive at Food City and El Super. Those 2 are mostly in rough neighborhoods and shopped primarily by the Hispanic population here, but I couldn't care less. I take my happy white self in there and I gladly give them my business because of the great savings. :)
Great info! I also find, especially with strawberries, they will have a “sale” on the 1 pound packages, say 2 for $6 yet the 2 pound pkg is $4.99. The “2 for” sales are not always a good deal!
Thank you, Matt. The idea that helps me the most is your #8-let the prices guide your shopping. This is most effective if you also do two other things, learn to cook and build a pantry. Simple cooking skills such as roasting a chicken can save a lot of money. You can take that one chicken and turn it into three meals or more if you portion the meat and are creative with the sides/fillers. Buy ingredients on sale and make large batches of chili, pans of lasagna, portion and freeze. Having a ready-made meal reduces the cost for take-out.
Having a stocked pantry means you rarely have to pay full price for anything, coupled with shopping seasonally, of course. For pantry staples, I'll buy a dozen or more of what I know I'll use (beans, tomatoes, veg, pasta). Aldi had butter for $1.97. I bought two dozen and froze it. It keeps beautifully and will last us a year. I learned this from my Depression-era mother and I've done it all my adult life. Just a few dollars each week of buying the loss leaders will help you build a solid pantry so when an item you use isn't on sale you don't have to buy it or you have a suitable substitute.
Lastly, if you are fortunate enough to have ethnic markets in your area, frequent them. You get better choices of ethnic foods, better prices and often great advice from the owners. Rice is a great bargain as well as dried herbs and spices.
Great suggestions! I'm going to try some of them. Thank you!
@@JeanStAubin-nl9uo How kind. You are very welcome!
Plus if you buy what's on ad at the ethnic market you can get some screaming deals. We're fortunate to have a selection of Hispanic, Asian and Mediterranean markets. My neighborhood Mediterranean market and deli has amazing foods, fresh local produce and the best shish kebab in town. On a crowded Saturday morning I'm usually the only person speaking English. I like that.
I never knew that about butter! I’m DEFINITELY going to do that next time it’s on loss leader sale! THANK YOU!
This advice is very helpful(: Thank you 😊
What I love about Matt’s videos is that he just films and then does the voiceover in his home studio instead of sneaking around the store with live commentary. That style irritates me. I love Matt’s videos!!!! 😊
I'd love to be able to do live commentary around the store, but I don't think I want to disturb people just trying to do that weekly shopping, so this style suits me best :)
Matt
Thank you for everything you do for all of us. I am totally out of money before I get paid again. Living on social security and supporting my daughter's family has cost me everything including getting my car repossessed 2 weeks ago. It would have been paid off this month.
These videos help me get food for her and her 2 children.
I am 69 years old and life is hard for everyone trying to help their family.
Thank you again and I i love you for all you do.
PS; . Anybody in the st. Louis area is getting rid of a car please let me know. Or if you're selling it cheaply and it still runs please message me through Facebook. Do you need any help I can get right now I'm 69 years old and I lost my car last week
I'd go to food banks if I was in your situation.
🙏 Praying for you 🙏
I feel your pain..My Aldi has finally joined the others. Shocked that butter was 3.49 this week.
Cook and freeze lentil soup, split pea soup, vegetarian chili. You can freeze in individual servings for convenience if desired. These things are about $1.50 per serving and very good for the health.
I would like to see more "grocery hacks" type videos. Many product prices where I shop (monthly) don't seem to vary (except with inflation) as you talked about in your video but still they are the best price in the area.
Shop farmer owned places (most often have a cart, wagon or sign offering products. Also check for Produce Junction (or similar), I buy organic products ½ the cost than supermarket chains. Try a local butcher, they usually source from local farms.
Everything he mentioned I've been doing for decades. But, if you haven't done it, it works. I always shop with a list, and currently, for the past 11 months I've been using curbside once a month and it's fantastic, they do a great job. I select which store go online, select items, and pay pick up the following day.
Loved the grocery store hacks. I cracked up when you said "fresh seafood". My whole life I was brought up on seafood. When I moved up North and went into a grocery store and was looking at the seafood case, I was in shock 😲. The shrimp was rotten, the lobster was actually a bulldozer and the scallops was shark meat. The man behind the counter mouth was dragging the floor. I didn't realize I was saying it all out loud. He tried to correct me I asked him was he a seafood expert. Then he asked me if I was. I looked at him and replied I grew up on seafood and yes I do know my seafood. Proceeded to explain the differene between the lobster and bulldozer then shark meat and scallops. I do like both shark meat and bulldozer. I just love my seafood.
Sorry for the long story.
Thanks for the tips and may you have a Blessed day.
Thank you Matt for all the great hacks. Many of us old gals know the supermarket games. Hopefully the younger generation of shoppers will learn too! It’s a real challenge to save money these days with the inflation of food prices nationwide.
I agree with you completely! I still can't get my daughter to buy block cheese 🧀 and shred it herself, as opposed to buying those small pre shredded packages for more money per ounce. 🤨
Do you have any extra tips you can share? I'm sure people would really find it useful! Thanks Better
@@thedealguy you did one of the best hacks about sizes. So true, yrs ago before the stores marked price per Oz. I carried a calculator and saw how many things were not the best deals. Then yrs ago companies started downsizing products! I’ve read that Aldis makes deals with food producers to package their products under the Aldis name and they make money and the shoppers can save money. I don’t follow out of date guidelines. Most of those are suggested dates. I’ve eaten out of date can goods and other products for decades and not gotten sick or died. I remember my grandmother back in early 60’s putting cornmeal and flour bags in plastic bags and putting them in the freezer for at least 3-4 days. She said that will kill any larvae that can be in the products when they are processed at the plants. We have almost always had 2 refrigerators and I’ve kept some cake mixes and things in the extra fridge. I can remember bringing home a box of cornbread mix and noticed when I unloaded the groceries seeing a couple of tee tiny holes in the box. I carefully opened it over the sink and it was full of weevils! Placed it in a plastic bread bag and took it back to store manager. We walked to that shelf and checked and he had an employee remove them all, because we found several more boxes with holes. He thanked me for bringing it to his attention. Yes it takes extra time to return products but it’s worth it and the store gets some refunds from their end from the producers.
Oh by the way I’ll buy a reduced dented can as long as the top and bottom don’t bulge any. Really ripe fruit reduced on sale I will take home, wash and process it for the freezer and there’s no waste. You can peel and freeze overly ripe bananas for making breads, smoothies and other baked goods. Learn to freeze more products, especially dairy.
@@bettyvaliente3922
I buy both, but rely heavily on bagged, pre-shredded cheese. My grocery store routinely (at least one a month and maybe every 3 weeks) has the 8 Oz bags at buy 2, get 3 free which makes them a bargain. I simply stock up and I don’t have to spend a bunch of time messing around shredding cheese. There are exceptions that are simply far better freshly shredded, like parmesan…
@Betty InArkansas, I know a lot of the hacks Matt mentioned, but I learned some new ones! The other thing about preshredded cheese is that it contains a declumping ingredient (which I refer to as sawdust). Cheese you shred yourself is healthier.
I always wash bagged salad and lettuce no matter what. It still could have things on it and be dirty etc. Depends on the situation it might be cheaper to buy the fresh and not bagged, but depending how much I need I'd rather not throw out so bagged is better in that situation sometimes.
Shopping at Walmart I saw a package of ground beef expiring that day already reduced. I asked the meat clerk he said sorry could not reduce it further. I asked to speak with store manager. He asked clerk why he could not go lower and the clerk said department rule is one markdown only.
Store manager said to me what price do you want. I told him and got the package [ which I did not need but which was going into my freezer ] for the price I wanted. PAYS TO ASK , NICELY is my motto
I always consider it a good day when I can check off two things...when I learn something new and when I have somehow made someone's day better. This video allowed me to check off both. I learned a lot and I shared the video to help others as well. Thank you Matt!
Excellent life creed!
Great concept! I will adopt the daily 2 rules: kindness and saving. Plus 1 for you🙏🏽
Awesome.. some I didn't know.. some I needed the reminder...
When I first started grocery shopping in the 70s.. It was an adventure to get best deals.... A total conversion/ bragging fest with friends and must admit strangers too...
Wouldn't it be cool to get back to that?
Pride in saving.. and stretching our resources .
Thank you for your part in making smart shopping cool and fun.
Ever since I had back surgery…Walmart has been a god send! I let them do my shopping & putting it in my trunk, thus cutting my shopping in half & saves on my back! Pickup groceries is AWESOME!
Celestial Dragon. Who helps you get the groceries off from your vehicle?
Matt, here in Denver we have a produce company that posts on Facebook a deal every week! They sell a small or large box of produce that’s assorted for about half store prices! You have to pick it up at their warehouse, but we just work it in when we are close , it’s enough to last for two weeks .
I'm glad you mentioned the "Clean 15" Organic Food List from EWG. I recently started doing just what you suggested. I also use their "Dirty Dozen" list that has the *worst* produce in terms of pesticides, so I can try to buy those items "organic", even if I have to splurge a bit.
I agree
Another hack is to tip the person who brings you your groceries in the drive up and go spots. These people also did your shopping for you (usually for free) and will work harder to find those out of stock items when you show gratitude. They do remember your name.
Grocery stores in my area do not allow the workers to accept tips! If you try, they decline. It is against store policies and they could be fired.
I have found the best deals in my area are at the 99 Cents store. Fresh food is usually half the price, or less, than any stores. The only drawback is you never know what’s gonna be in stock so when you go shopping they may not have what you want.
Oh Lordie, I'm 4'10" and °I° find that almost EVERYthing that I need is on the highest shelf possible, smh. I was a gymnast in my earlier life, so like a monkey, I either climb up as high as I can, OR try to knock said interesting product down off the shelf and (try to) catch it.
But thank you Deal Guy! Your videos are fantastic and very much needed for these times that we're now in. Plus your wonderful energy ALWAYZ make me smile (ALSO very needed for these times that we're now in).
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I always compare unit pricing. Toilet paper was confusing, because some brands unit price it by the roll, or number os sheets, or mega roll "equivalent". The way to compare them all, equally, is to use the price per Square Foot
There is a pickup fee (at least where I live) for online ordering at Fred Meyer and Walmart if you don't spend $35, which is good to be aware of. Also some stores in Washington add a bag fee of $.08 to $.10 when ordering online. (I imagine that's per bag). It is a small amount, but I prefer to use reusable bags when shopping in store (hence reducing waste and costs), so it is still worth mentioning. Walmart apparently allows you the option to 'Skip the Bags' when ordering online.
While some may like the online shopping for food, I just can’t get into it. I don’t want someone else picking out my fresh food for sure. And meats, if they choose the roast how do I know I’m getting the best deal. Yeah, not for me. There’s just the two of us but I buy family packs to package for freezing. It’s a lifesaver with these ridiculous inflated prices! And saves money by not having to run to the store all the time! Your credit card hack would be great if our grocery store took credit cards. 😞 Keep doing the videos Matt!! 💕
Matt, you mentioned Ibotta. I'd love a video on that, perhaps comparing with Rakuten (formerly Ebates). I use Rakuten and have always assumed Ibotta is the same kind of tool, so I figured I didn't need both. Also, I've been getting notices about Capital One Shopping, so maybe throw that one in there, too? I love you, Matt! Thanks for always giving us good tips.
If you have looked for coupons lately, you will find that there are very few except for higher priced cosmetics, health and beauty items (see the ones Matt showed in the video). This includes websites and paper based. However, e-coupons are becoming more common.
In regards to tuna packets verse cans, there is a difference. The tuna packets are a convenient and healthy option for work or travel lunches. You do not need a can opener and some are pre seasoned. So that extra amount is for convenience. Also, smaller amount is not always bad. It's a serving size.
That's so true about the fish. On several occasions, ive seen them at the meat counter opening bags of frozen shrimp and dumping them inside the meat case. They have even told me, they're the same. So whichever is cheaper, buy it!!
I abhor all the digital requirements to get a sale price. It’s discriminatory against poor people, elderly, and people that don’t want to have their data traced. Be like Trader Joe’s or Aldi’s. Everyone that walks in the store gets the items for the same price as everyone else.
Omg there are even Karen’s whining about sales now 🤦🏻♀️
I agree. Digital coupons are discriminatory. Coupons should be for everyone! I have elderly parents who do not use phone for apps. Also in some stores you can pull up app. I won't buy if I only can get digital coupon because I don't agree with it. The store just loses my money!
omg it's not like they're punishing people who don't get the app. it's more like an incentive because they want the app to become more popular and attract new users
Lol enjoy full price then
If you have to use an app they are selling your information !! They have been doing this for years and it is perfectly legal !!
Thank you for giving us tips in increasingly precarious financial times. Your videos on Costco convinced me to get a membership, and as a college student on a budget I have been able to get the best deals on groceries and gas right before prices shot up. Very grateful for your channel!!
So glad I could help!
@@thedealguy We were driving home from our farm and stopped at Dollar General. I was shocked to learn they had frozen goods, dairy section etc. And some name brand products. Lots of dry goods, also. Thanks for your videos.
Living on a farm, I have to say it.... if its possible where you live, plant a small garden (container gardens are awesome!) for some fresh veg in the summer season and.... chickens! Don't plant the chickens, that wouuldn't work so well, but if you live in an area where you are able to have a couple (you do NOT need roosters, just hens or 'pullets' (which are young hens who have not begun to lay eggs yet). you'll have eggs year round. The main thing with them is that you are able to keep them safe from any predators in your area and they have a safe and secure coop for night time.
My Uncle is The VP of a huge canning plant. He tells me that everyone comes in with their own labels to put on the cans, bottles and jars. They do however have 3 different grades of product, from A-1 top of the line to the bottom of the barrel.
This video is actually really good. Honestly, the other videos just give the same typical saving tips. But you gave new ones. Thank you!
Matt, this great timing for these reminders! Food has gone up so much! I plan my meals around what is on sale, like you mentioned. I also look for clearance meat and produce. It's just me, so I have flexibility. Thanks for all you do ❤️
I agree with the clearance meat! We get so many deals at 50% off, bring them home and freeze for later. Only thing is you do need to watch the price per pound because sometimes the 50% price per pound could still be higher than a current sale price.
Money saved is money earned. Thanks 🥰
You are 100% right!
Our one dollar general in town, has gallons of milk for $2.50 and a doz eggs for $1.00 all the time. That's where we get them because even Walmart is $3.89 for milk, and around $3 for a doz eggs.
I love your tips, but I wanted to thank you for always making me giggle. You just have such a larger than life personality keep up the good work! ✌️
You’re the best Becki! Appreciate you watching
Good looking out!! Thanks Matt!!
Thanks for being here Donna :)
I would find it interesting if you could make Some suggestions for people that are only shopping for one or two persons. Sometimes I end up throwing a lot of food away or buying way more than I need. When I go to Costco I always have a list of what my friends are willing to split with me and that’s helpful.
Buy a food sealer. You can keep meats for at least two months after.
Buy non perishable items in bulk. Some bulk items can be frozen. Sometimes it is better to just grocery shop every week to every 2 weeks to keep food from going bad. If you only get paid monthly, do a cash envelope system that allows you to keep money for the end of the month groceries.
Agreed. I only buy nonparishables at COSTCO.
I vacuum package the meats in individual servings and freeze them. It doesn't really work well with fresh produce.
@@foty73but then you're having to buy certain bags to seal in
Matt, like you mentioned, buying groceries online saves a lot of money! I have Walmart+ so not only do I not have to go to the grocery store (saving on gas and time) but I'm also avoiding my or my kids' impulse buys! We have saved so much money this year because of it!
How much is it for Walmart+??
Its frustrating if they don't have the brand you wanted and you don't know what alternatives are available.
I cancelled mine because more and more things became unavailable for shipping even though the website said '3 day shipping available'.
@@AtomisticZero $12.95 a month.
I am a terrible impulse buyer too. I try to go thru my pantry and fridge and make a list. Then decide how much I am willing to spend and prioritize my needs vs wants. This way I stay close to budget and away from impulse buys. I also use walmart + .
I use the Clean 15 and Dirty dozen for buying my organic produce.
I really do love you, Matt. I appreciate your hard work helping me save money and find great bargains. Thank you again.
Love you too Sheryl!
I have to agree 👍 💯 he is a pretty good guy
Aldi doesn't have the cheapest prices any more. When comparing price and package size to regular groceries, they have become the same or more expensive in certain cases. They also have stepped up the practice of keeping the same prices and shrinking the package size. For instance, I've done better looking for meat in regular grocery stores who reduce prices for quick sale or coming close to "sell by" dates. The base cost of eggs is another one I can think of.
Cheese and rice are also more expensive at my Aldi.
Agree aldi is not what it used to be and I have never cared for their selection of meat
so true, are you in Florida?
Here in Georgia Aldi is definitely better prices in produce, eggs, milk, condiments, frozen treats, etc. The meat and fish probably do better at Kroger or somewhere. I personally just go to the international market instead for that stuff
And the trail mix
"Take pictures of fridge and pantry" that is such an excellent idea. A+
Because of the times we're in and I shop for just me, I shop with 1-2 reusable grocery bags and only use those instead of a cart or basket. This not only gives me peace of mind from germs, it also prevents me from buying too much or taking too long. Many a time I pass by the ice cream on my way to checkout but am unable to put any in my bag.
I can’t believe you aren’t on a major TV network sharing all your deals!!!
Can't comment back personally to people on major TV network! So glad to be here :)
its 2023, no one watches TV networks anymore........except senior citizens maybe
I love this video! Plus I needed that laugh when you described body checking the senior citizen 😂😂😂
Five for fighting! XD
I learn so much from “The Deal Guy”. That’s saying something! I always thought I was an expert at being thrifty. You have a fan here and permanent subscriber.
A tip with that fresh/frozen seafood - especially shrimp: when it’s on a great sale price at the fish counter (and a better price than the frozen packages) ask the guy at the counter if they have any of the frozen that they thaw for the counter still frozen. It usually comes in 2 lb packages which if on a good enough sale might be cheaper than what is in the freezer section. A plus is that you don’t need to worry so much about getting home so quickly or if it is an especially hot day out. Another plus is that it can go right into your freezer. The thawed at the store seafood really should not be re-frozen once you get home, but if it never defrosted, then it is fine to put it back in the freezer!
I started online grocery purchase/pickup at the store at the height of the pandemic. I found that the time savings alone makes this very useful.
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. Actually, I learn something from all of your videos, thank you.
I'm so glad to hear that Linda!!
I worked in supermarkets for over 20 years. Many of those years I did inventory control and I was in charge of setting up shelf plans. Manufacturers often pay supermarkets for front and right center spaces. As well as bottom shelf spots for sugar cereals for kids. If a name brand is on display at the end of an aisle, that company paid to have it displayed. Coke, Pepsi, and Lays chips all owned end displays. Many supermarkets make more money in the grocery department from selling shelf space and displays than they do from customer sales. Non perishable items are literally barely marked up, often just a penny or two markup. Perishable and non food items are where they make money on sales. Also, some states, like Connecticut, have laws in place where unit prices must be displayed or stores can be fined per item. Always shop the unit price, especially check as sale items are not always deals. Be wary of unit prices displayed as per each. Hope that helps.
I live in California, I haven't seen a fully stocked shelve in years. Especially in the water aisle, empty or one or 2 bottles.
Matt - I so appreciate you & your hard work in saving us all 💰! 💕
Thank you for such great information. The Deal Guy is like a good friend that looks out for you, with money saving tips. Matt, thank you, I know this is not easy what you do to keep us informed. We appreciate you.
My #1 saving money and stocking up on meat: the day after a grilling holiday (like memorial day coming up) they mark down all the meat that didnt sell. Now granted prices have gone way up since but last July 5th I got 13 strip steak, 5lbs of ground beef, and several pork chops for around $60.
Thank You! Still as ever 'The Humble Guy"! And THAR is always endearing! We love you!💥❣
YOU ARE AWESOME!! Matt, everyone needs your channel in their life. These hacks are excellent. PLEASE do a video on Ibotta because I don’t know what that it. Speaking of, the whole “grams” thing confuses me too. AND my friend keeps telling me how awesome Kroger online shopping is, but we don’t have it here in 27046. Along with ANY delivery from grocery or restaurant. Thank you so much for the tips on meal planners! You da BEST!! We love you! ❤️
While Ibotta sounds like a great thing, be aware of their privacy policy. I dropped them when they required access to my phone's contact list. If a service is free, YOU are the product.
We have a walmart and two other grocery stores in our area that do clicklists/pickups. I've found that if I start my lists on two (or more) different ones, I find loss leaders and can compare prices in the apps. I usually end up with 2 smaller orders or 1 much better priced order. (All those stores are within a mile of each other).
Due to worsening arthritis, I haven't been in a grocery store since Oct 2019 - I do curbside pick up at Walmart. You are right - I make the list, order online and save a lot by not walking through the store. If my local Sav-A-Lot has a really good buy on a particular meat - then I will stop there on my way home from church - buy just that and still save.
I love the amazing and respectful community you’ve brought Matt. Great work!
Same! I can't believe how lucky I am to have this community and learn from them
I am so grateful for all your videos - I always learn something, & your smile brightens my day!
At our local Albertsons store I have seen the meat counter employees go over and get shrimp from the frozen food freezer and put it in the seafood case and sell it for more.
All seafood is frozen for transport dingus
I shop in a similar fashion, usually looking for the lower unit price per item, but I think the purpose of things like the individual foil packs of tuna, peanut butter, instant soup and coffee, etc, is convenience for hiking and backpacking, camping or boating, road trips, when space is at a premium and you need lightweight things.✌️
I love your energy! 💵
Thanks Mary!!
You are like a free consumer reports! Thank you for the tips and resources. As inflation gets higher, every dollar counts.
The clearance section is definitely my favorite!
LOL, Yes. That third jar can be a problem. Fairly sure we won't need mayonnaise until October. Amazing what you find when you clean and reorganization the pantry.
All helpful tips Matt!
But the first problem where I live is no Aldi. I would love to have access to that store!
In fact, there are only two stores in the small town I live in, Walmart and HEB (a Texas grocery chain).
HEB has weekly specials and in-store coupons. They used to beat Walmart prices on a large number of items. But their prices have been rising since the pandemic started. Over the past two years I've been prices going up, 10¢ here and 20¢ there, then 50¢ here and $1 there. They recently had an in-store coupon for 50¢ off an item that used to cost 10¢ less than the new price with the coupon. Yeah, that one item has gone up 60¢.
I usually prefer the meat and produce at HEB, at least in my area it's superior to Walmart's.
And during the pandemic, Walmart and Walgreens had designated shopping times for seniors. HEB has never had any special shopping times for seniors.
I used to shop at Walgreens a lot. I would check the Sunday ad and make a list. I used to get large containers of brand name cereal for $1.88 or 1.99. Occasionally they would have a dozen eggs for $1.99 and ground meat for $2.99/lb. I used to get so many great deals from Walgreens! But since this inflation has hit so hard, I hardly shop there anymore. Although I did pick up Lay's potato chips last week, 2 for $5. And that still beat the regular price of $2.98. But I still check the ad every Sunday to see if there's anything worth buying.
But the biggest piece of advice I can pass along is to avoid convenience items. Like what you said about the prewashed lettuce. It's the same for any of the hundreds of salad kits or slaw kits.
It's the same with cheese. It's cheaper and better for you to buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself.
The stores are packed with so many convenience foods that cost a fortune. And you can usually buy the ingredients to make enough to feed a family or put your own already made meals in your freezer than to buy one or two of their premade meals.
People just need to rethink how they're buying.
One feature that most stores have next to the price is the cost per pound or ounce. That's a quick way to know the cheapest product. Unless it's in pounds and the product's weight is in ounces, then you really have to do some fast math. Not to worry, your phone has a calculator. 😉
Shopping online is another way to save money, especially if you're an impulse buyer.
But this is the time people need to have a budget! They need to make a budget and stick with it! Set the amount allotted for food and if shopping online is the only way to stay on budget, then shop online.
And if you've made a budget for food, then you might as well make one for gas and other monthly expenses.
Driving to the store five times a day isn't going to save any money. In my small town, a couple of stores are just a mile away. Do people even realize that driving 30mph uses more gas than driving 60mph? Short, in town trips eat up your gas. So I plan my trips and go several places at a time instead of making several trips in one day.
People have to change their mindset on so many things because this is the worst inflation we've seen in years.
Before you grab your car keys, think about the price of gas! Before grabbing that frozen dinner, compare it's price to a few ingredients for a complete meal for an entire family.
I only hope that person who constantly drives by at 30mph blasting music that I can hear over my TV will someday discover how much they're wasting.
And I realize there are a lot of people who don't cook. Maybe this would also be a good time to give us another video of the cheapest places to eat Matt. You've given us hacks on getting items cheaper off a menu than their signature item. Back in my 20's I used to find the cheapest places to eat! Coneys 2 for 29¢ on Tuesday and things like that. And I realize that restaurant food has gone up about 100x but there are still a lot of people who can't cook. And figure the number of people in college every year. A startling number of people who don't or can't cook are out there and need a place to eat that won't break the bank. This might be the time when the premade meals at grocery stores are cheaper.
Thanks for sharing another great video! 🥰
You have some good tips as well. I already knew these, but it's always good to get a reminder, especially about a new mindset! 😎
Thank you Matt. Seriously thank you. I’ve only gone out to the market myself in years. Other people as well as family members & apps get my food. I’m just not going out with crowds. After watching this video that you’ve gone out of your way to make, I will go food shopping. You’ve passed out all these little tiny techniques and specials to look for and now I’m going to try it. I really appreciate everything you’ve done Matt & hopefully we’ll see what bargains we can get
Yes !! Wednesday is the best day to shop ,so is Thursday, especially for organic produces !!! Friday / Saturday are still very good to shop ! Forget Sunday/ Monday ,they are the worst days to shop unless you're buying can foods ,pre-made things only !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞
Here's a 'hack' I found at Aldi's: since I just got an air fryer, I've been doing a lot of chicken thighs and legs. Buying them separately, they're about $1.69 to $2.49 per pound. Buying them as 'whole quarters" in a 10 lb bag, they're $0.55 per lb. Just use a chicken shear to separate them (if you so choose). It's like a 2/3rd or more discount.
Hi Matt! The seasonal veggie list is great, thanks. I use my phone at the store to take pics of label ingredients to read easier in zoom, now the fridge too
So smart!!
Thank you Matt! I've started shopping at Aldi for produce alot of it is organic for a great price and 100% grass fed meat is really good and cheaper than conventional meat! Thanks for a great video Matt have a wonderful day 😊✌
Have a great day too Allison!
Love Aldi. Since it's a German company, I find that the products they sell have cleaner ingredients. In other words, they don't sell products with ingredients banned in the EU, typically food colors and oils.
You're great. Very informative with an adorable old fashioned personality. I watch you all the time
Thank you for the video! As always, it was very informative!!
I'll have to rewatch this video, it's jam packed with so much good information to help us save in times like these, coupons & rebate apps are really good, I use them all the time. Thanks for a very informative video as usual!
In Canadian Superstore, there's always labels showing price/100g, price/kg or something like that for all the items. There is no guess work on which is cheaper. So it is easy to compare similar items.
The shrimp hack is my favorite one. While you're cooking your other ingredients, let the frozen shrimp defrost. I'm a huge shrimp Alfredo fanatic so this hack is amazing.
You can defrost them in cold water to speed up the process.