As many many many people in the comments have pointed out, you can freeze tortillas! Also great tips down there on keeping cilantro fresh. Personally, I would still go for the smaller package, as it opens up a little more money for other foods. My goal is cheap AND variety! Thanks for watching :)
The Grown Up Millennial I was just getting ready to make that comment. It’s an excellent idea for your budget when you shop at home first at another time. Other than that I just found your channel. I’m looking for ways to cut our own budget back which includes freezing certain foods. I was very impressed with your plan as well as what you got for your money. I like that it was more on the healthy and not foods that are full of preservatives and as you said a little less healthy. I’m not always looking for this type of video but so many I see are full of these type of items and my stomach or my body is saying let’s do some more healthy items and produce etc. I just subscribed. Thank you for the video.
Quick tip from a Mexican: Tortillas can be freeze, divide them in small batches in ziplock bags and throw them in the freezer. Also if possible buy your beans at a Mexican store. You can get a lot more for the same price
I've been the cook in this family unit for more than 40 years now and eating healthy has always been Priority One. I fed the two of us on a $20 a week budget until well into the 90's even after we moved away from the east coast where food is always cheaper. I religiously used your technique of avoiding the centre of the store for almost everything. Buying in season and cooking large batches of soups and stews as the backbone of our week's meals was my other tricks. Now I cook large amounts-typically enough to feed 6- for a different reason: illness. I can no longer last doing shopping for a 2 week period in one go or I'll be in bed for the rest of the week and too ill to cook any of it. Took me several trips to the store and the complete wasting of all that food before I realised what had happened to me. Now I give him small lists of things to bring home with explicit instructions on what to get and what to do if they don't have what I wantand I make back up plans in case he can't get what I need for my evil (menu) plan and try to use my head to make up for what my legs can't seem to do any more. It's working so far. My healthy back up if I can't cook and there's nothing on hand he can cook, is to eat at either a Chinese , Thai or Mexican restaurant--luckily there are a number of these nearby and they are usually pretty cheap, plus they're the most likely ones to cook from scratch with fresh ingredients and not go in for the typical restaurant fare which we all know is about as healthy as serving a lead paint chips casserole. I try and get to know the families who run the restaurants too. That helps me learn what is good eating on their menus. Over the years we've explored growing gardens, composting, canning, salting and drying and smoking foods as well as tailoring recipes to make them healthier, like when substituting some kind vegetable to replace pastas and empty starches. I've worked every angle I could to pinch pennies until I made Abe scream and weep and cry uncle. I still have a collection of soup-stew-casserole recipes written down and try to cook larger amounts when I can, and use the balance to send him off with healthy lunches and get at east one healthy left overs meal out of it. And of my friends who are of different ethnic backgrounds and who cook from scratch I always chat them up to see what's in their repertoires that I can learn from and see if I have any recipes to share in turn. Most of those 40 years I stayed at home and made feeding us well my full time vocation, so I've got quite a playbook built up by now. I'm happy to say it's been gratifying work I'm proud of.
You are the most helpful video that I've seen on this topic! I'm only 16 and I do the shopping in my house. I like to make a game out of it by making mom set a limit for how much to spend, and I take my list and see how much of my list I can get and for how low of a price. I usually always stay way under my budget! :) Keep creating videos! Btw, tu español es excellente!
Your mom is teaching you well! This is one of the most important skills you can learn that will help you throughout your life. More parents should do this!
Bro that Spanish scene made me so happy. I love when non native Spanish speakers speak Spanish! It's so dope to know other people wanna learn 😁 your Spanish was great btw
Aww! Iv been teaching myself Spanish for all of 2019 and the fact that I could understand what they were talking about at .75 speed , made me really happy. It shows progression. It's nice to know pple enjoy when you show interest and speak their language. I'm always scared to talk to ppl in my target language but it's nice to see pple are happy to know you try. I'm still afraid but 2020 will be the year I speak to natives without being scared of sounding dumb lmbo 😂😂
@@survivingthejourney7292 for 2019 I took 2 hours out of my day to learn Spanish. I read books, watch TV in Spanish with subtitles, I listen to music in Spanish and use phone applications like Duolingo for grammar structure and Anki for word retention. I also text native speakers with the app hello talk. It's really all about your style of learning and creating a study routine for yourself
I'm in a Facebook meal budgeting group and I preach reading those sale ads, as well as using a calculator. This was a well organized video on what you have to do: make a list, set a budget, meal plan. Saving money on groceries is a very big deal. Prices are constantly sliding up, but we might not get a raise for years.
Great video! Im a 66 yo , mostly vegan last 50 yrs. You make such a good point of getting the healthy stuff first and then not forget to get snacks. I spend $20 wk in Summer, $30 winter but I eat 100% organic.
Joni Loverin from reading the comments I do know that. My son holds a very healthy lifestyle but I see one more reason that he is a vegetarian $$ wow I love that people are budgeting on this. I am going to work more produce and fresh foods into our meals as well as shop at home first.
Lentils, potatoes, pintos, carrots, onion, bananas, peanut butter, eggs, tuna, pasta, rice, tomato paste, green peppers, bread, oats. With a few spices and some oil and whatever cheap produce you can find, you can do very well on this diet and eat for around $3 a day or even less.
Yes you sure can!!! I buy Aldi oats big thing for like 2 bucks something, and cinnamon, almonds, peanut butter, and frozen blueberries from Walmart are good on them too!!!
$3 a day is great! I do this and have enough 'left over' to add in a few faves...frozen blueberries, walnuts, organic coffee, organic col pressed oils, avocados, good cheese....
Tip on that cilantro! Trim the bottoms and put the cilantro in a jar or cup or something with some water on your countertop. It keeps so much longer than just leaving it in your fridge to rot.
It's so refreshing to see a great video like this, a girl actually walking to the grocery store (not using the car) and not using the channel for makeup! Gosh, I am so tired of that. Consumerism. Healthy and great choices :)
Old fashioned oats, cinnamon, raisins, almonds; veggie fried rice, potatoes, kale onions tomatoes... so many cheap meals. Store cilantro in water, top shelf.. or wrap in a towel
I like! Very smart tips. You shop like I do. I just had tacos for lunch, made with split red lentils and a bit of brown rice, with roma tomatoes, spinach, and avocado, on real tortillas I made from masa flour in an iron skillet. So easy to make taco filling ahead and freeze it in small portions. I keep celery, tomatoes, onions, green onions, cabbage, spinach, kale, all sorts of beans, rice, and quinoa on hand for making soups, stews, pilafs, slaws, taco fillings, chili, and more. I finally figured out how to grow plenty of cilantro and parsley in the kitchen, as well as my own sprouts. Here's a couple of tips for stretching the budget a bit more: grow carrot greens from carrot tops in a saucer of water, then transplant to a pot, and do the same with the roots of green onions. Save your veggie scraps in the freezer from carrots, onions, sweet peppers, and celery, and make vegetable broth when you've saved enough. Then you can make tasty soup and stew. Saving money on meals is never dull.
i grew cilantro from seeds and had so much I was begging friends to take some. Costco rice is so cheap if you buy 50 lbs at a time. Flour is crazy cheap at Costco also. Making bread saves a bundle. I make all kinds of meals with my left over bread and when it's stale i turn it into bread crumbs.
Oh and as for the tortillas, they make awesome tortilla chips when you've already use the other for what you need. Sliced into 6 or 8, spray the cookie sheet, and then throw in the oven at 350 for about 12 to 15 minutes and throw in some salsa or guacamole or whatever, and you're good to go for your next movie night.
On the West coast they are called Fry's. And Kroger tends to have some great deals from time to time. This past summer they had 3 for $5 on the strawberries
I am very glad you mentioned that a person's size and location can influence the price they will spend a week. I was going to say something about it if you did not, but you did. As you said, this video is a general guide and tips.
Great video! You can actually buy cilantro in bulk. Take what you're not going to use, and freeze it in an ice cube tray full of water. Whenever you need some just melt the cubes!
Same. When there was $15 in the basket, that was at least $35 for the same items where I live. The strawberries would be 4 or 5, and just the milk $4. Those two items = $9. However, I love the video and the ideas. It's really useful.
I love them, they are so handy! I use them from everything from stir fry, fajitas, cook them with beans in my crock pot, all kinds of things! Thankfully the Dollar Tree store has them in their freezer section. I have like 8 bags in my freezer right now! LOL
If there was anything higher than a like button I would hit it because I love your video. Your shades look great on you. Your Spanish is beautifully spoken and your an intelligent person. Ok enough pumping you up but your video is so good I feel like I made a new friend so I subscribed and liked. Keep making the videos because you are saving lives.lol
Your video was very helpful and informative~ I gave up trying to eat healthy my first year of university because of funds but I really wanted to try again but on a budget since I'm now living off campus. Your tips are gonna be so helpful!
Girl, I enjoyed your video, you get to the point and was very helpful. I'm 59 yrs old been divorced for 7yrs it was very hard to august on buying food. Keep the informative videos coming. Thanks
I love this video. I am a lot older than you and JUST getting around to making an effort to eat healthy and I was laid off from my job so also on a budget. What prompted me to do this is that i am eating as I always have and suddenly gained 20 pounds. That is unacceptable and I also have been putting off trying to eat better for a long long time. Thanks for the tips!
I realize I"m watching this 3 years after its been up ..Regardless, there is no time limit to learning new ideas. Love your ideas of shopping the perimeter first. Also, you showed how you can eat healthy yet not deprive yourself of your favorite snacks .I really liked your ideas and being old enough to be your mom it just shows your never to old to learn something!! Nice job honey.
I usually go to the dollar store to pick up my rice and beans or I get the store brand since it is a little cheaper. And I get all of my produce from a food pantry (do not make enough to buy food) but I usually go to the dollar store or get the store brand when I shop.
You are good at Spanish. I actually find French easier. I took Spanish 1 at the community college. I had to repeat it. I think the teacher passed me because he didn't want to see me again.
Nice haul, have a great week, yes buying healthy food on a budget is good .I miss flyers we rarely get them where I live but I look them up on line, have a great week
If you like popcorn, try making your own on the stove. It's super easy, healthy (because no preservatives and extra butter/"butter") and super cheap. Just put a little oil in the pot (enough to cover the bottom, I use coconut oil. You will not end up consuming all the oil, it just helps it to cook more evenly than no oil), put 3 kernals in. when those pop, add enough to cover the bottom of the pot with a little space. Put the lid on and wait until you don't hear that much popping going on. So much cheaper than microwave popcorn and I think more delicious.
I was thinking the same thing. I have an air popper that was given to me and it makes the easiest yummy popcorn that I can season however I want. The microwave popcorn is not the same anymore.
Hola, it is so refreshing to see a video on CZcams that deals with food purchases on a budget that are healthy... Most are loaded with high carb, high sodium, high sodium and high sugar products with very few veggies or fruit... Keep up the good work...
Okay, so my new FAVORITE way to heat tortillas? Put them in foil with or without a pinch of water, in the over at 350-400F for 10 minutes. Like if I do frozen pre-cooked drumsticks ($2/package) and tortillas ($1 per 30), that is a really yummy and protein rich dinner for like $2.30. If I add veggies it is $3.30 for over 1500 calories (I eat like a horse)
Loved it so much I just subscribed. I'm sharing this with my granddaughter so that she can understand what I've been tell her. Something I learned today, I'm always saving some money for an emergency or what rver. Today I learned that every time I get in my change a 5 dollar bill to save it every time and not think about it. I was doing it in a way that aaaa some times 10 or 20 dollars but not all the time I even have that so when I break a dollar I would same it and will keep on. But the 5 dollar yes I'll do it and see how much I can save in six months. Try it even if its just your loose change.
Just a tip: you CAN freeze tortillas! (make sure you let them thaw in the frig for a day before using them and DON'T put them in the microwave to thaw) ;)
Totally proud of you young lady. When I started out I collected books like the complete Tightwad Gazette. When the internet started I read Simple Dollar,Dollar Stretcher and whatever Mary Hunt wrote. Maybe they are extreme for you but this was how people with big families were doing it. Also the Economides (yes that is their name) family were an inspiration for me. All of the above mentioned were inspirations to me and now so are you.
Kudos for the video content! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Dinanlinson Natural Beauty Approach (do a search on google)? It is a great exclusive guide for learning what to eat to look younger minus the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my best friend Jordan after many years got cool success with it.
sweet potatoes with cinnamon and peanut butter and oil olive/veg butter makes for a great dessert that is naturally sweet........ you can also use them instead of rice for lunch/dinner...... add veg meat and vegetables..........avocadoes , cabbage, nuts, raisin,dried cranberries, tomatoes are also great items......... for another dessert- nuts with raisins/dried cranberries. avocadoes with shredded cabbage and dressings and add vegan meat tomatoes sauce with vegetables/beans/veg meat- experiment with different combinations......
So adorable!! I'm an old BabyBoomer who has finally recognized that NOT ALL OF YOUR GENERATION ARE JERKS. This video was VERY HELPFUL AND ENJOYABLE. I always felt funny buying frozen vegies and fruit thinking fresh was better. BUT, THANKS TO YOU, NOW I FEEL VINDICATED. Thank again for this presentation. ✌💜🙋
Hi... My first time watching.. I wanted to mention that if you rather pick the larger tortillas, you can get that, take what you want out, seal in it's original bag and place them in a freezer bag or grocery shopping bag tie tight and freeze the rest.
Thank you for not being rude to the cashier. This is a big pet peeve of mine when I am out and see this. Also, great video on how you can still eat healthier with a limited budget and not deprive yourself of that occasional treat.
I decided to watch this video and I really enjoyed it though it's common sense, some people really don't know how to. I'm glad so many are helping those that need to be on a budget.
The good thing about buying spices from the Mexican/Latin foods aisle on top of being cheaper is , the if you’re getting a spice you don’t use on regular basis you won’t waste a lot. I really like the oregano.
I use an app for flyers so I can see all stores prices for specials, or search for specific foods I want to see which stores have the best prices. I too create my list with the known cost per the app. I know exactly what I’m going to buy and pay before I leave the house. Despite having a small condo, I organized my space for a decent pantry. And perhaps it looks silly but I also have a standup deep freezer in my place. I like to make and freeze a lot of meals. When I come home from work I want a home cooked meal ready to go, and so my freezer and fridge is filled will meals I prepare in advance.
The only thing I hate about most frozen veggies is, you usually only get 10 to 12 oz. in those ten for ten deals. I like to try and stock up when they have a full 16 oz bags for 1.00
God bless you sweetie, your so young and doing the right thing. Lots of young teen's need there parents to help them because lots of them never learned the value of money, other's think money grows on trees. But you are an intelligent young lady. Keep up the good work and you'll get really far in life. Hey you may also become a millionaire, who knows. God bless you and your family. May God help you get your dreams come true.
she did good at that high priced store. there is a Ralphs around the corner from where i live , you have to be on your peas and Q's when you shop there. I went to one of Ralphs Spin off stores called Food 4 Less i had not shopped for alot of food in a long time . I found what ran my bill up was buying meat and when i got back home i was super tired after reading all those Labels. im lucky to have a chest freezer so i filled it up with meat and veggies. the next time i shop i will not have to buy that stuff over. I remembered to get oat meal and dried beans and rice , i don't like rice but when i was a kid my mom made me eat it , I learned to make shrimp fried rice and broccoli rice and its not so bad. i went on to long so will end thanks for the video..
I love this video and rewatch it sometimes for inspiration. Do you think you could do an updated one now that you're married? Say, a $40 or $50 weekly budget for a couple? As a married person myself that would be helpful. :)
Hey, thank you for your help! I am going to give that a try. You are adorable. I eat many foods that are not good for me. I am growing my own herbs so that will be good. Ty again!!! J.
With the tortilla shells you can divide them into whatever amount you want. I cook for two...hubby and I so I put 4 in a group then wrap and freeze. Then set in the fridge in the am they're defrosted by dinner time for use.
As many many many people in the comments have pointed out, you can freeze tortillas! Also great tips down there on keeping cilantro fresh.
Personally, I would still go for the smaller package, as it opens up a little more money for other foods. My goal is cheap AND variety! Thanks for watching :)
The Grown Up Millennial I was just getting ready to make that comment. It’s an excellent idea for your budget when you shop at home first at another time. Other than that I just found your channel. I’m looking for ways to cut our own budget back which includes freezing certain foods. I was very impressed with your plan as well as what you got for your money. I like that it was more on the healthy and not foods that are full of preservatives and as you said a little less healthy. I’m not always looking for this type of video but so many I see are full of these type of items and my stomach or my body is saying let’s do some more healthy items and produce etc. I just subscribed. Thank you for the video.
Those kinda tortillas u can quarter and fry make ur own chips!
Thanks I’ve never frozen tortillas before 🤔 good to know!
If you plan and budget ahead you can get the bulk sizes to freeze and still have variety 👍🏻
Quick tip from a Mexican: Tortillas can be freeze, divide them in small batches in ziplock bags and throw them in the freezer. Also if possible buy your beans at a Mexican store. You can get a lot more for the same price
I've been the cook in this family unit for more than 40 years now and eating healthy has always been Priority One. I fed the two of us on a $20 a week budget until well into the 90's even after we moved away from the east coast where food is always cheaper. I religiously used your technique of avoiding the centre of the store for almost everything. Buying in season and cooking large batches of soups and stews as the backbone of our week's meals was my other tricks. Now I cook large amounts-typically enough to feed 6- for a different reason: illness. I can no longer last doing shopping for a 2 week period in one go or I'll be in bed for the rest of the week and too ill to cook any of it. Took me several trips to the store and the complete wasting of all that food before I realised what had happened to me.
Now I give him small lists of things to bring home with explicit instructions on what to get and what to do if they don't have what I wantand I make back up plans in case he can't get what I need for my evil (menu) plan and try to use my head to make up for what my legs can't seem to do any more. It's working so far. My healthy back up if I can't cook and there's nothing on hand he can cook, is to eat at either a Chinese , Thai or Mexican restaurant--luckily there are a number of these nearby and they are usually pretty cheap, plus they're the most likely ones to cook from scratch with fresh ingredients and not go in for the typical restaurant fare which we all know is about as healthy as serving a lead paint chips casserole. I try and get to know the families who run the restaurants too. That helps me learn what is good eating on their menus.
Over the years we've explored growing gardens, composting, canning, salting and drying and smoking foods as well as tailoring recipes to make them healthier, like when substituting some kind vegetable to replace pastas and empty starches. I've worked every angle I could to pinch pennies until I made Abe scream and weep and cry uncle. I still have a collection of soup-stew-casserole recipes written down and try to cook larger amounts when I can, and use the balance to send him off with healthy lunches and get at east one healthy left overs meal out of it. And of my friends who are of different ethnic backgrounds and who cook from scratch I always chat them up to see what's in their repertoires that I can learn from and see if I have any recipes to share in turn. Most of those 40 years I stayed at home and made feeding us well my full time vocation, so I've got quite a playbook built up by now. I'm happy to say it's been gratifying work I'm proud of.
Firstname Last - That is so cool. I love your story.
Kudos to you 🙂👌
You are the most helpful video that I've seen on this topic! I'm only 16 and I do the shopping in my house. I like to make a game out of it by making mom set a limit for how much to spend, and I take my list and see how much of my list I can get and for how low of a price. I usually always stay way under my budget! :) Keep creating videos! Btw, tu español es excellente!
That's awesome Olivia! That skill will definitely serve you well and its a great outlook in general. Keep it up!
Making it fun works.
Your mom is teaching you well! This is one of the most important skills you can learn that will help you throughout your life. More parents should do this!
Why don't your parents do the grocery shopping?
@@sherriwalker2651 Parents need to do the grocery shopping themselves. Fewer parents need to do this. Parents need to be parents.
Bro that Spanish scene made me so happy. I love when non native Spanish speakers speak Spanish! It's so dope to know other people wanna learn 😁 your Spanish was great btw
Aww! Iv been teaching myself Spanish for all of 2019 and the fact that I could understand what they were talking about at .75 speed , made me really happy. It shows progression. It's nice to know pple enjoy when you show interest and speak their language. I'm always scared to talk to ppl in my target language but it's nice to see pple are happy to know you try. I'm still afraid but 2020 will be the year I speak to natives without being scared of sounding dumb lmbo 😂😂
1hinita Hi 👋 wow that’s great! How did you teach yourself Spanish because I want to learn as well !
@@survivingthejourney7292 for 2019 I took 2 hours out of my day to learn Spanish. I read books, watch TV in Spanish with subtitles, I listen to music in Spanish and use phone applications like Duolingo for grammar structure and Anki for word retention. I also text native speakers with the app hello talk. It's really all about your style of learning and creating a study routine for yourself
1hinita Wow ! Congratulations on your journey and accomplishment. I thank you for the advice ! 😊
I'm in a Facebook meal budgeting group and I preach reading those sale ads, as well as using a calculator. This was a well organized video on what you have to do: make a list, set a budget, meal plan. Saving money on groceries is a very big deal. Prices are constantly sliding up, but we might not get a raise for years.
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
May what group
Great video! Im a 66 yo , mostly vegan last 50 yrs. You make such a good point of getting the healthy stuff first and then not forget to get snacks. I spend $20 wk in Summer, $30 winter but I eat 100% organic.
Joni Loverin from reading the comments I do know that. My son holds a very healthy lifestyle but I see one more reason that he is a vegetarian $$ wow I love that people are budgeting on this. I am going to work more produce and fresh foods into our meals as well as shop at home first.
Lentils, potatoes, pintos, carrots, onion, bananas, peanut butter, eggs, tuna, pasta, rice, tomato paste, green peppers, bread, oats. With a few spices and some oil and whatever cheap produce you can find, you can do very well on this diet and eat for around $3 a day or even less.
Yes you sure can!!! I buy Aldi oats big thing for like 2 bucks something, and cinnamon, almonds, peanut butter, and frozen blueberries from Walmart are good on them too!!!
You can also save a little more by making your own bread (when you have the time), instead of buying from the store.
@spirals 73 yep... Same problem here
$3 a day is great! I do this and have enough 'left over' to add in a few faves...frozen blueberries, walnuts, organic coffee, organic col pressed oils, avocados, good cheese....
Thank you so much! These are really good suggestions
Tip on that cilantro! Trim the bottoms and put the cilantro in a jar or cup or something with some water on your countertop. It keeps so much longer than just leaving it in your fridge to rot.
Good tip!
Wow thanks
Thank you
I do the same! I chop it and freeze it! It is perfect when you use it
I separate the bunch out flat onto a few feet of paper towel or a rag/towel, roll it up, and then store in a plastic bag; it'll last me up to 2 weeks
It's so refreshing to see a great video like this, a girl actually walking to the grocery store (not using the car) and not using the channel for makeup! Gosh, I am so tired of that. Consumerism. Healthy and great choices :)
Old fashioned oats, cinnamon, raisins, almonds; veggie fried rice, potatoes, kale onions tomatoes... so many cheap meals. Store cilantro in water, top shelf.. or wrap in a towel
All great ideas! Thanks!
Kyle Kakouris almonds are $7-8 lb. Love them but not cheap!
On the cilantro note, I get the badia brand dry in a pouch. It's about a dollar!
The Grown Up Millennial m
Almonds are not cheap.
I like! Very smart tips. You shop like I do.
I just had tacos for lunch, made with split red lentils and a bit of brown rice, with roma tomatoes, spinach, and avocado, on real tortillas I made from masa flour in an iron skillet. So easy to make taco filling ahead and freeze it in small portions. I keep celery, tomatoes, onions, green onions, cabbage, spinach, kale, all sorts of beans, rice, and quinoa on hand for making soups, stews, pilafs, slaws, taco fillings, chili, and more.
I finally figured out how to grow plenty of cilantro and parsley in the kitchen, as well as my own sprouts. Here's a couple of tips for stretching the budget a bit more: grow carrot greens from carrot tops in a saucer of water, then transplant to a pot, and do the same with the roots of green onions. Save your veggie scraps in the freezer from carrots, onions, sweet peppers, and celery, and make vegetable broth when you've saved enough. Then you can make tasty soup and stew. Saving money on meals is never dull.
Can you tell us how you grow your cilantro in your kitchen?
I plan my meals around what I have at home. Then I only add what I need. My last grocery bill was under $60. I use to spend over $100! :/
Marz Riv : Best tip of the day!
i grew cilantro from seeds and had so much I was begging friends to take some. Costco rice is so cheap if you buy 50 lbs at a time. Flour is crazy cheap at Costco also. Making bread saves a bundle. I make all kinds of meals with my left over bread and when it's stale i turn it into bread crumbs.
Send me some then
The most simple, practical and real advice for any grocery shopping on a budget that I found.
Thank you so much for the kind words and thanks for watching! :)
Oh and as for the tortillas, they make awesome tortilla chips when you've already use the other for what you need. Sliced into 6 or 8, spray the cookie sheet, and then throw in the oven at 350 for about 12 to 15 minutes and throw in some salsa or guacamole or whatever, and you're good to go for your next movie night.
we do that but if we are not having salsa we just sprinkle them with a little salt and granulated garlic...yummy
Do you use corn or flour?
@@michelledean9890 Corn.
You won me when you spoke Spanish. Thank you for doing that for that man and learning.
You can freeze tortillas and cilantro. You can freeze everything. Even milk!!
Yes! My freezer is a godsend
I don't know where she was shopping at, but where I live I never see that low of prices!
Peggie Green , It was Kroger. Some areas of the country they go by other names. I read once that Kroger is in all of lower 48.
It was also almost four years ago when she made this video, prices are probably doubled by now to what she paid back then.
On the West coast they are called Fry's. And Kroger tends to have some great deals from time to time. This past summer they had 3 for $5 on the strawberries
Kroger! Where I live it's known as Smith's! I have always shopped there and I used to work there!
I am very glad you mentioned that a person's size and location can influence the price they will spend a week. I was going to say something about it if you did not, but you did. As you said, this video is a general guide and tips.
Finally a video I can share and feel good about. Very good content! Thank You
Thank you for the kind words!
This is one of the best budget friendly shopping I’ve seen! Healthy, fresh and varied options!
i like that whole perimeter of the store info. great video thanks!
Great video! You can actually buy cilantro in bulk. Take what you're not going to use, and freeze it in an ice cube tray full of water. Whenever you need some just melt the cubes!
That 20 dollars went super far! Definitely cannot get that much food for 20 dollars in my area 😭
Same. When there was $15 in the basket, that was at least $35 for the same items where I live. The strawberries would be 4 or 5, and just the milk $4. Those two items = $9. However, I love the video and the ideas. It's really useful.
Easy enough to make your own popcorn and I think it tastes better also. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to vids like this.
wow this is informative and entertaining! good job, you deserve way more views!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful! :)
Loved your video. You are so knowledgable and make eating healthy sound fun! Will give it a try!! Thanks
My favorite frozen veg mix recently has been the peppers and onion mix! Great starter for fajitas! Yummy!
You know you can steam veggies in about the length of a Netflix TV show right? :)
I love them, they are so handy! I use them from everything from stir fry, fajitas, cook them with beans in my crock pot, all kinds of things! Thankfully the Dollar Tree store has them in their freezer section. I have like 8 bags in my freezer right now! LOL
HLC love love love those!!
If there was anything higher than a like button I would hit it because I love your video. Your shades look great on you. Your Spanish is beautifully spoken and your an intelligent person. Ok enough pumping you up but your video is so good I feel like I made a new friend so I subscribed and liked. Keep making the videos because you are saving lives.lol
Such great tips when on a strict budget!! Thank you
Your video was very helpful and informative~ I gave up trying to eat healthy my first year of university because of funds but I really wanted to try again but on a budget since I'm now living off campus. Your tips are gonna be so helpful!
I'm so happy to hear that! Let me know your progress :)
Girl, I enjoyed your video, you get to the point and was very helpful. I'm 59 yrs old been divorced for 7yrs it was very hard to august on buying food. Keep the informative videos coming. Thanks
This is great for college kids, and even for when your're just starting out on your own after graduation! Thamks for uploading.
I love this video. I am a lot older than you and JUST getting around to making an effort to eat healthy and I was laid off from my job so also on a budget. What prompted me to do this is that i am eating as I always have and suddenly gained 20 pounds. That is unacceptable and I also have been putting off trying to eat better for a long long time. Thanks for the tips!
I just stumbled onto your channel, and I love it! South awesome info on health and college, you go.
Thanks for watching!
I realize I"m watching this 3 years after its been up ..Regardless, there is no time limit to learning new ideas. Love your ideas of shopping the perimeter first. Also, you showed how you can eat healthy yet not deprive yourself of your favorite snacks .I really liked your ideas and being old enough to be your mom it just shows your never to old to learn something!! Nice job honey.
Thank you so much for the kind words Sheila! I'm happy you found this info helpful :)
I'm loving your channel, can't wait to see more!
The most realistic tips/list ever!! Thank you ❤
Love this! I already know how to do all thisnbut it's so fun to watch someone else score on healthy eats!😂 Way to go, love your channel name too. ❤️
thannky you for mentioning snacks!! key in staying full all day!
Its really nice to have a video like this to guide people. Thank you🙂
I usually go to the dollar store to pick up my rice and beans or I get the store brand since it is a little cheaper. And I get all of my produce from a food pantry (do not make enough to buy food) but I usually go to the dollar store or get the store brand when I shop.
You are good at Spanish. I actually find French easier. I took Spanish 1 at the community college. I had to repeat it. I think the teacher passed me because he didn't want to see me again.
HAAAAA!!!!!
I find French easier too, I did limited Spanish and and French in high school and ended up doing French 1 at uni.
A list is so important. I always add an item or two at the very bottom - wish items. If I have enough, I'll get a pantry item. Good video.
Nice haul, have a great week, yes buying healthy food on a budget is good .I miss flyers we rarely get them where I live but I look them up on line, have a great week
If you like popcorn, try making your own on the stove. It's super easy, healthy (because no preservatives and extra butter/"butter") and super cheap. Just put a little oil in the pot (enough to cover the bottom, I use coconut oil. You will not end up consuming all the oil, it just helps it to cook more evenly than no oil), put 3 kernals in. when those pop, add enough to cover the bottom of the pot with a little space. Put the lid on and wait until you don't hear that much popping going on. So much cheaper than microwave popcorn and I think more delicious.
Yes! I love making popcorn that way!
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I agree!
I was thinking the same thing. I have an air popper that was given to me and it makes the easiest yummy popcorn that I can season however I want. The microwave popcorn is not the same anymore.
Plus microwave popcorn has that crap in it that was dissolving people's lungs. Anybody remember what that stuff is called?
Hola, it is so refreshing to see a video on CZcams that deals with food purchases on a budget that are healthy...
Most are loaded with high carb, high sodium, high sodium and high sugar products with very few veggies or fruit...
Keep up the good work...
Loved the video ❤️ lots of great tips I'm going to use 😊
I'm glad you liked it! Thank you!
Thank you so much I needed this.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
You can freeze those tortillas! Just pop them apart by wedging a knife between them.
That's what I do only takes a few seconds in the microwave to thaw them.
Okay, so my new FAVORITE way to heat tortillas? Put them in foil with or without a pinch of water, in the over at 350-400F for 10 minutes. Like if I do frozen pre-cooked drumsticks ($2/package) and tortillas ($1 per 30), that is a really yummy and protein rich dinner for like $2.30. If I add veggies it is $3.30 for over 1500 calories (I eat like a horse)
Lisa Miller Thanks I have wondered about if they can be frozen since its just me and the smallest packs are almost the same price as larger packs.
Also a good way to freeze without them sticking together, line each with cookie sheets, that way you can remove easily after freezing
Or separate with wax, freezer or parchment paper - can also use foil and pop in a sealable bag to freeze
Loved it so much I just subscribed. I'm sharing this with my granddaughter so that she can understand what I've been tell her.
Something I learned today, I'm always saving some money for an emergency or what rver. Today I learned that every time I get in my change a 5 dollar bill to save it every time and not think about it. I was doing it in a way that aaaa some times 10 or 20 dollars but not all the time I even have that so when I break a dollar I would same it and will keep on. But the 5 dollar yes I'll do it and see how much I can save in six months. Try it even if its just your loose change.
Just a tip: you CAN freeze tortillas! (make sure you let them thaw in the frig for a day before using them and DON'T put them in the microwave to thaw) ;)
Totally proud of you young lady. When I started out I collected books like the complete Tightwad Gazette. When the internet started I read Simple Dollar,Dollar Stretcher and whatever Mary Hunt wrote. Maybe they are extreme for you but this was how people with big families were doing it. Also the Economides (yes that is their name) family were an inspiration for me. All of the above mentioned were inspirations to me and now so are you.
Really great info on checking unit price and qty. To suit your needs.
wow great price on those fruit and veggies, yes buy on sale and freeze, absolutely the best way to save.
Kudos for the video content! Sorry for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you ever tried - Dinanlinson Natural Beauty Approach (do a search on google)? It is a great exclusive guide for learning what to eat to look younger minus the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my best friend Jordan after many years got cool success with it.
Wow I just want to thank you for this video! 🤩 you seem like such a genuine and helpful person you just radiate positivity I want to be your friend 😂🥰
I am very impressed by you! Keep up the great work!!
That was an excellent , informative and well done video. Thanks so much!!!
Thank You For The Tips, it Helped Me.
sweet potatoes with cinnamon and peanut butter and oil olive/veg butter makes for a great dessert that is naturally sweet........ you can also use them instead of rice for lunch/dinner...... add veg meat and vegetables..........avocadoes , cabbage, nuts, raisin,dried cranberries, tomatoes are also great items.........
for another dessert- nuts with raisins/dried cranberries.
avocadoes with shredded cabbage and dressings and add vegan meat
tomatoes sauce with vegetables/beans/veg meat- experiment with different combinations......
Put cilantro, stem down, in a cup with water and cover it with a plastic grocery bag. Mine will last a couple weeks this way!
this was so helpful ! Thank you
So adorable!! I'm an old BabyBoomer who has finally recognized that NOT ALL OF YOUR GENERATION
ARE JERKS.
This video was VERY HELPFUL AND ENJOYABLE. I always felt funny buying frozen vegies and fruit thinking fresh was better. BUT, THANKS TO YOU, NOW I FEEL VINDICATED.
Thank again for this presentation. ✌💜🙋
Hi... My first time watching.. I wanted to mention that if you rather pick the larger tortillas, you can get that, take what you want out, seal in it's original bag and place them in a freezer bag or grocery shopping bag tie tight and freeze the rest.
Great job, Jessie! Very helpful. I will share...
Thank you Lora! :)
Loved the variety!
Good ideas. I have never made a plan. You made think twice. Thank you
Great tips on what to consider when grocery shopping☺
Thank you for not being rude to the cashier. This is a big pet peeve of mine when I am out and see this. Also, great video on how you can still eat healthier with a limited budget and not deprive yourself of that occasional treat.
I decided to watch this video and I really enjoyed it though it's common sense, some people really don't know how to. I'm glad so many are helping those that need to be on a budget.
Just stumbled on your channel and I love it!
The good thing about buying spices from the Mexican/Latin foods aisle on top of being cheaper is , the if you’re getting a spice you don’t use on regular basis you won’t waste a lot. I really like the oregano.
I agree! Thank you so much for watching
Love your vibe and the fact that you speak Spanish. 😆 Subscribing just for those two reasons. ❤️💡
I also wanted to say you can eat well and do it on a budget. I do it all the time. Good job!
I use an app for flyers so I can see all stores prices for specials, or search for specific foods I want to see which stores have the best prices. I too create my list with the known cost per the app. I know exactly what I’m going to buy and pay before I leave the house. Despite having a small condo, I organized my space for a decent pantry. And perhaps it looks silly but I also have a standup deep freezer in my place. I like to make and freeze a lot of meals. When I come home from work I want a home cooked meal ready to go, and so my freezer and fridge is filled will meals I prepare in advance.
reptilianskin What app?
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Great video! I haven't gone through everything you've posted, but a follow-up showing your meal plan and such would be neat to see.
As she was shopping, I was making my grocery list according to what she was buying😂😂
Tortillas freeze well. Divide it up so you don’t have to thaw the entire package Excellent video.
cool vid ... been learning of these
You make me feel so proud! An i don't even know you. You! are so wise! I bet your mommy is proud of you!
You did really good on the Spanish.
I love frozen fruits and veggies! They are so cheap, handy, and just as delicious!
The only thing I hate about most frozen veggies is, you usually only get 10 to 12 oz. in those ten for ten deals. I like to try and stock up when they have a full 16 oz bags for 1.00
I seldom see the 16 oz for $1. I totally know what your talking about. The same for bacon..smh
Thanks! You shop almost identical to me. Keep posting and thriving!
I like your reasoning behind choozing the foods you did, cool video
God bless you sweetie, your so young and doing the right thing. Lots of young teen's need there parents to help them because lots of them never learned the value of money, other's think money grows on trees. But you are an intelligent young lady. Keep up the good work and you'll get really far in life. Hey you may also become a millionaire, who knows. God bless you and your family. May God help you get your dreams come true.
You can buy mass quantity of corn tortillas or even flour and freeze them.
Obviously just seal them well.
I pop popcorn kernels in brown paper bags in the microwave.Then drizzle with sunflower or hemp oil.
Awesome Spanish!!! Thanks for the great ideas!
she did good at that high priced store. there is a Ralphs around the corner from where i live , you have to be on your peas and Q's when you shop there.
I went to one of Ralphs Spin off stores called Food 4 Less i had not shopped for alot of food in a long time . I found what ran my bill up was buying meat and when i got back home i was super tired after reading all those Labels. im lucky to have a chest freezer so i filled it up with meat and veggies. the next time i shop i will not have to buy that stuff over. I remembered to get oat meal and dried beans and rice , i don't like rice but when i was a kid my mom made me eat it , I learned to make shrimp fried rice and broccoli rice and its not so bad. i went on to long so will end thanks for the video..
Great tips! Thanks for sharing 😊
Excellent video!
Great video! You can always freeze tortillas. Thanks. 💜
Tky please do more of these videos they help me so much
I love this video and rewatch it sometimes for inspiration. Do you think you could do an updated one now that you're married? Say, a $40 or $50 weekly budget for a couple? As a married person myself that would be helpful. :)
I still remember the Snap blog!!!!(: Amazing video and tips!!! Thank you♥
Thank you Nirvana! I really appreciate it
Hey, thank you for your help! I am going to give that a try. You are adorable. I eat many foods that are not good for me. I am growing my own herbs so that will be good. Ty again!!! J.
With the tortilla shells you can divide them into whatever amount you want. I cook for two...hubby and I so I put 4 in a group then wrap and freeze. Then set in the fridge in the am they're defrosted by dinner time for use.
I never knew about bagged spices. Lol. I am going to grow some in my new place. I can’t wait