20+ EASY WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR FOOD BUDGET! FRUGAL OLD FASHIONED SIMPLE LIVING!
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When I buy ground beef, the packages are always around 2 1/3 pounds. Instead of dividing the packages in two, I divide it in three portions that are around 3/4 pounds each. It works out fine for meals calling for a pound of ground beef. No one notices if there’s a bit less meat in the recipes.
Yes, great tip!
I add beans to the ground beef to stretch it.
Lentils are an excellent addition to stretch your meat budget😁
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My number #1 tip is go shopping alone. Do not take husband! Do not take kids!
Last time we ran in for milk- spend close to 200$ at Tops.
My daughter says the same lol
My husband shops by himself, and he never deviates from the list. It's better if he leaves me home!
Have a list and only get what is on the list, then leave.
My husband spends far more than I do. He also buys too much of fresh items so I end up having to process the left overs so they aren’t wasted! Susie x
I would take all three boys with me as a teaching experience, figuring out the best deal, also weighing produce etc. we didn’t buy expensive cereals unless it was on sale and we had a coupon
Here in the UK we call it a shopping trolley 😃
Before going food shopping, my tip is to rediscover the joy and contentment of serving our families instead of impetuously buying things for our own immediate gratification. It is a wonderful feeling to know that we can develop the consideration and self-discipline of generations before us. How astounded they would be to see how people today get into debt or waste hard earned money because of the ‘I Want It, and I want it Now!’ attitude of today.
Well said!
My #1 tip-- check the store ads. Take the time to look and plan from the sales and deals. I only buy loss leaders and sales and meal plan from those. Enjoy the weekend!! 💕
Me too!!!😅
Sounds just like us!
I do the above comment but also take a black magic marker and circle the best price on all the flyers. But if I go to the store and see something that was not listed in their ad that's a better deal, I change my meal plan. I also know what stores sell items cheaper. For instance, I can buy 1 pound of bacon at my fruit market for 12 ounces of bacon on sale at the grocery store.
The change we made that saves us the most money is eating at home....with the occasional TREAT eating out. If we do it too often, it's not a treat. 😉
Yes, well said!
100 percent agree!!!!
The food I make at home tastes better than the restaurants of today. It's fresher, leaner and I know what goes into the pot. At first we didn't enjoy the taste but now we don't like the taste of fast food and would never spend what they charge in a sit down restaurant.
My partner came home from grocery shopping without checking the receipt. He was overcharged $18.49 and had to go back to the store. He is getting frustrated because this is happening frequently when he is alone. I always check the receipt before I leave the store
Yes, it does help to check before you leave.
An FYI - sometimes the "preseasoned" meat is actually meat that is a bit older or discolored and the seasoning is used to hide off odors or an item that has "oxidized". The meat could be "older" than "fresh". LOVE your channel - it's always my first choice 😍
My mom had an uncle who was a butcher and he told her never buy preseasoned meat, for the same reason.
UGH! No way!
One of my friends was a butcher and he said exactly the same thing
Yup, I was always told to never buy pre-seasoned meat.
Apparently it's the last thing the store does with meat before trashing it.
Our #1 tip is that we bought a chest freezer, and we fill it with seasonal bargains - vacuum sealed bags of blueberries, strawberries, and avocados; home-grown green beans, crushed tomatoes and home-made pesto; individual servings of homemade soups; and finally, big-batch dinners divided into dinners for two. Whenever I don’t feel like cooking, it’s ’to the Big Cube’ we go! I also downloaded the Too Ggod to Go app - and our nearby Panera is offering a great deal on a big bag of baked goods - so, thanks for that!
If you try it let us know how it is!
I honestly have not done this too often myself yet, but as I am getting older, I am now asking my extended family or friends occasionally if they would like to split a grocery item that I know I cannot eat totally by myself….like a package of celery or onions, etc. I enjoy these items in my food, but I know other people don’t always want a whole package, either.
I sometimes do this with my daughters. If I buy something at Costco and it is in bulk and I know I'm not going to be able to eat all of it then I will often share it. Sometimes I freeze it for myself for later but sometimes I just want to give half of it to one of my kids. Those cakes and pies and cheesecakes and stuff like that and muffins are all delicious but they come in such large amounts that is not always feasible for one person. So I'd like to share the love.
That is so smart!
Yes, it is important to eat before you shop, but, also, it is important to eat before you make your meal plan. Your stomach will lie to you that you NEED something because you are hungry. You will write down something on your list that you really didn't need. I share this because I have done this myself. Thanks for sharing.
Katherine, great tip!
One different one I could add is this: Before I push my buggy (yes, in Texas it's a buggy!) to the cashier, I pull over and evaluate whether or not I've put more in than I really need to. I almost always need to put some things back. My family is grown and I'm just feeding myself now, so I have a hard time not over-buying. I don't need nearly as much food as when I was feeding 6 people. Love your channel!
Yes, Paul and I have tried to cut down on over buying as well.
My tip is make soup from the meat or chicken scraps you have left after a big meal. Simmer them in a pot of water with onion, garlic, spices etc. Strip the little pieces off the bone and add to the strained liquid. Add veggies and broth base flavoring and simmer in a crock pot. Add whatever else you'd like as your starch....pasta, rice, cut up potato etc. Serve with roll and salad or whisk it into a puree. You'll get twice as many tasty meals out of your meats and the variety of soups is endless.
Yes, that's the best!
My grandma used to make soups and stews all the time and they were delicious. I loved her garbage pail soup... where she would save bits of leftover veggies and meat in the freezer and then make a soup when the container was full.
...What a wonderful tip, to use up things ,and provide a meal ! 😊
my nanny used to do that as well both probably around when rationing was in full force @@witsonsmom729
Soup is fantastic for saving. Vegetables unlike fruits or salads are cheap. Cheapest cuts become delicious in soups, and unlike most foods they stay tasty after reheating. Making them perfect carryover / lunch at work. You also don’t need to be good cook to make killer soups.
My #1 tip would be to look for clearance items. When shopping at Aldi, I look for the 50% off red stickers on meat. Yesterday, I bought 3lb. whole organic chickens for $3.12. I bought three of them.
I just learned that Aldi only keeps the clearance items on the shelves for one day. After that, they through them out. I think their rationale is that they don't want to sell anything that might be spoiled or spoiling. Great find on your part!
I love when this happens but I haven’t found any clearance meat stickers in a long time! I wonder if there is a better time to go than others!
Great find! I’ve never seen that Aldi.
We,in Nebraska call it a grocery store,and a shopping cart,must be a eastern term..I WORK in a grocery store so I get 10% off once a week and 20% on holidays on groceries,and discount gas plus free employee meals on weekends
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I'm from Virginia. I grew up calling it a shopping cart and grocery store! But my parents were teachers too lol😅
In Ontario, Canada we just say cart as well!
I’m from a suburb of Chicago. We call it grocery shopping at the grocery store and we use a shopping cart. Midwest uses those terms too.
I’m in Upstate New York and use the same terms!
My cousin in West Virginia, calls shopping carts, buggies.
Emmie, we went to Shady Maple market/grocery yesterday. Found their reduced produce section. All the varieties were $1.99 a peck basket. Also they had strawberries for .99 a quart. Bought reduced oatmeal because the cardboard container was a little dented, and also a box of jiffy mix for the same reason. Afterwards, we headed over to the Shady Maple buffet. It was my husband's birthday and on your birthday they give you a complimentary meal. So we paid one senior meal for me, and his was free. Love Shady Maple. Oh, and we saw some amish plowing with horses also.
YAY! So fun!! Yes, wasn't the discount veggies and fruit area amazing!!
I used to buy skim milk. Now I buy a gallon of whole milk add a gallon of water, freeze a gallon and use the other gallon. My Mom used to mix half prepared nonfat dry milk with regular dairy milk to stretch it for our family of 9.
So many great tips on your video and from other viewers. Thank you!
Great point!
I buy family packs of meats and separate them since its just me. It's cheaper
I do the same.😊❤
We do that too, Pat!
My #1 tip is to know what you have for food at home and shop the best of the best sales and menu plan around that. I always buy as much sale items I can use before it expires. Upper midwest is called a shopping cart :)
That’s what we call it on the Canadian prairies, too.
Down south we call them buggies😊
Thank you for another wonderful video!! We do a lot of what you mentioned. It helps so much! We place our order online to the grocery store, then pick it up, which keeps us within budget because we see our online shopping cart update the price as we go. Buying seasonally is so important. My biggest tip has to be utilizing the freezer. We will buy large portions of meat on sale, then weigh and portion it out and freeze each portion. When a seasonal vegetable is on sale, we will buy what we can store and freeze what we can't eat immediately. I do this with herbs too, and anything grown in the garden. Butter freezes well, bread... the list is endless!
I’m sure it is the 😊😊😊😊😊
Yes, the freezer is your friend!
My # 1 tip that has saved me a lot, and I believe I learned it from you, is to break it down and be totally honest with what you use. Once I wrote down what we use the most for meat and veggies I realized I was wasting money on stuff that was just sitting in the freezer. Now I cook and flash freeze regulars and save time and money.
Yes, so true!!
Hello from Romania. You are very right about all of these, It was a pleasure watching!❤
Hello Romania from New York! Thank you, Laura for being here!
For me I think reverse meal planning is the way to go. I see what I have and make a meal from it, only buying the bits I've run out of. My goal each time to use only what I have.
That's great but please always make sure you have extra food on hand.
#1 Tip: shop the loss leaders and plan meals around those items.
That's what we do lol!
I clip digital coupons before I go to the store.
Yes, always! Great tip!
I would add learn to exercise an open mind about possibilities if you see a good deal. I had eggs on my list. At the store I noticed a manager’s special of $3.99 for 18 count. A section over were the same eggs ( brand and count) for $6.99. The difference? The special had a short date of March 24 and the more expensive eggs were dated best by March 30. I commented to another lady the $3.99 was a good deal and she said she couldn’t use them all by the 24th, chose the $6.99 eggs and left. I picked up the $3.99 deal. I am going to hard boil 6, I’m going to make banana bread and blueberry muffins ( using another 4), I’m going to make some scrambled eggs with 4 or 5 for my freezer breakfast burritos ( eggs, hash browns, cheese and chopped cooked bacon or ham). The remaining eggs I can make breakfast for dinner, choose to freeze, or make some cookie dough for the freezer, you get the idea. Eggs are an easy example but I’ve picked up meat ( freeze immediately), condiments, sauces. Usually items I know I will use, but I may buy one of something unusual to see if I’d like it. ( edit to add I realize everyone has different needs and since I bake I found uses for the eggs, while another shopper may not; I do not want to imply this shopper’s choice was wrong.) Another edit to add that I know eggs can be good past the sell date, I was just giving an example of how the eggs could be used quickly if one wanted to use them by the date.
Eggs last longer beyond the last selling date.
I never worry about eggs going a few days past the due date. It drives my daughter crazy, however :)
Eggs are so versatile. I keep a lot on hand. Even when the prices are higher. It is still one of the cheaper choices for a meal. Some people just don’t reason the same, but nice of u to point that out to her.💗
Eggs last WAY beyond that printed date.
@@annfreerose8550 yes, they do. I always do the water test before I use them to make sure they are still good. I was just giving an example of what could be done for those who want to use them before the “best by” date.
Emmy, I've been watching your videos for about a year and a half and I never get tired of them! I've mentioned before that I shop at bent and dent grocery stores where I live. They are owned by Amish, so no fresh foods, only boxed or canned. I can save 50-75 percent on cereal,coffee,tuna, peanut butter etc. My daughter and I will take a day to go to all the bent and dents and thrift stores in our area about every 4-6 weeks and stock up. Of course we take our own drinks and snacks with us!
Thank you so much of sharing!!
My #1 tip is to cooperate with others. I live alone, I have friends who live alone, and we often share homecooked meals and chores. When I was working, my friends would go and pick up my share at the food bank. Later we would meet, share the spoils and I would cook from it for all of us. So much fun, so much cheaper than a restaurant, and cooking together with others saves a lot of energy. it helped us through some really hard times.
My #2 tip is to consider your energy bill while cooking. Don´t overcook food, always use a lid, use a suitable pot and turn of the heat early. Soak beans, peas and lentils the night before cooking them. That is not only healthier, but will also reduce cooking time very much. Saves energy and time.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing!
My tip is to always keep your freezers and pantries organized so that you don't purchase items you already have.
Very true!
In addition to making a list we take pictures/videos of our pantries and fridge before we leave for shopping because we haven't been able to train the dogs to answer their cellphones and check stock for us. :)
LOL! I hear you!
This is hilarious!
To save money, I gave up on perfect. I had a perfectly clean, brand new stove and pots and pans. Guess what? Now that I'm cooking, my oven isn't perfectly clean all the time, my stove top shows a bit of wear, and pots and pans don't look like I just bought them. I looked at it all one day and decided, "That's what being financially healthy looks like. It's a tiny price to pay for having a healthy financial future." My advice is, let go of having the perfect kitchen. It's a working kitchen, not a kitchen museum!
Love that very much!
My #1 tip is use what you have become creative! You’d be surprised at how many tasty meals we can make with what we have! Blessings to you both
Absolutely!
Only buy what fresh food you can use before it goes off, then use it up! Don't throw food away. Think of it like throwing money onto the fire, you wouldn't do that, so don't throw out food!
Very glad to see that a lot of the ideas on your list I already do. My library always has BEAUTIFUL (a lot of them are vintage in fabulous condition) greeting cards for ALL occasions ... 3 for 25 cents. I got some very nice cards for a total of $1.00!! It will be hard to resist them when I go into the library because these are cards you just don't see anymore, but I'm going to do my best to resist unless I absolutely need them. Will DEFINITELY be checking out that app.! I just LOVE all your vintage plates, tablecloth, canisters, etc. I feel like I mention that every time I comment, but I can't help it. Your taste and mine are so the same!
Never apologize for mentioning something you like on our videos lol! It makes my heart happy💕
Your comments section is a gold mine! ❤️
Make sure your not thirsty also. One time I got to the check out and was surprised by how many different drinks I had in my cart
I've noticed this. When I'm thirsty I want drinks, fruits, Popsicles, ice cream etc.
Occasionally I buy cayenne pepper cheese for myself from the grab ‘n go section at the deli. Aprx 1/2 pound pkgs. The other day I actually payed attention to the price per pound! 😱 I almost fell out!!
My girl’s are always asking for suggestions for gifts for me…. So I think I will suggest a package of the cayenne pepper cheese and a package of my favorite coffee. Splurges just for me as my husband doesn’t drink coffee and seldom eats the cheese.
What a perfect solution!
Go very early to avoid crowds, so it will be less stressful, and you'll have more time to think and use your calculator.
Great tips!
My tip is what I saw a friend do many years ago. I go through my groceries as soon as I get them and I prep them. I cut the celery wash it pull off the leaves so its ready use. I open that block of cheese and slice or shred. Doing this keeps everything handy and it doesn't go bad from sitting in the fridge because I'm to tired to go through the whole process when its time to cook and I have no need to buy celery all cut up at higher prices because I know I will do it myself. I hope this makes sense.About the buggies.... I grew up calling a buggy a shopping cart so I was confused too when i first heard it but on the last video when you said you looked in the carriages of the Amish I literally pictured a wooden wagon 😂😂😂😂
I always *intend* to do this! …. I’m getting better - work is in progress. :)
Yes, prepping food ahead is so helpful and money saving!
I learned this trick during the pandemic. At the time, I was working full-time and was also part of the emergency response so working from home while also working with county residents who needed assistance (it was crazy!). I learned to make my list in the order of the store, going from the back of the store to the front. I would shop on Saturdays, and be in line when the store first opened. I would head to the back and shop only for the items on the list (I allowed myself grace so if I found something on sale I could pick it up). I would head to the checkout and be out of the store within 20-30 minutes of when I first walked in. I still do this!! An extra tip is to ask the meat department when the price of the meat gets reduced…in my case it was Friday so I found some good deals on meat when shopping on Saturdays. Final thought…I have always called them shopping carts (Midwest born & raised). My MIL calls them buggies (she is from England).
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
This sandwich makes me want a BLT for supper!
Very delicious!
I think my tip would be don't go to the supermarket unless you need to. As you said look at the cupboards and fridge first then you might have enough food to last a while longer. Don't make the supermarket a day out, use it when you have a need. Also stick to your list.
Agreed, but always have a reasonable supply of food on hand.
My daughter yesterday bought mango passion fruit smoothie she didnt like it so i went aldis bought cheapest packet vanilla cake mix came home added that smothievinstead if butter and milk and two eggs in cake mix we made the best sponge cake so deliciouse froze the other half of the mixtyre for latter usage
Wow! Sounds great! I love sponge cake! Thanks for sharing.💗
That's was such a great idea!
@@FrugalMoneySaver yes thank you
I'm fortunate to live in a large city where we have an Aldi, so going to a reasonably priced grocery store is probably my best tip. I also have a discount food store that sells produce at a steep discount. Other than that, pay attention to the discounts offered through loyalty programs. Thanks so much for the great tips Emmy and Paul!
You are so welcome, Karla!
Hi great tips as always my top tip is take a list and and have a 3euro (here in ireland )special bonas fund to pick up a few treats for the weekend to make a special snack eg...some nice popcorn or crisps for a movie night
Sounds wonderful!
I think calling it a buggy is cute. Here where I live we call them shopping carts.
I think I have a lot of shopping tips. Many are the same as yours Emmy. But I think my top two shopping tips are:
Shop alone if it's possible if it's not learn how to say no kindly.
And my second one is to shop by unit price. Such as how much is the item per ounce. Stores are getting tricky about how they're labeling things. Two items two like items can be side by side and they'll have it marked as x amount of cents per ounce on one item and on the next item it'll be per pound. Or per piece such as a six pack of granola bars. So you have to do the math. I do it by ounce. Even if it takes a little longer to calculate because they've labeled it by pound. I just have a calculator and I divide it by the ounces and that's how I get the price per ounce. Great video and thank you I did download the two good to go app but in my area it isn't applicable. Or I don't think there's any stores or restaurants around here that are participating in it.
No Too Good to Go in eastern Nebraska either :(
I wish they participated in Too Good To Go by me also! Have u figured out how to compare for toilet paper. That one is very tricky to me!
@@CookingwithDesi Amy Dacyczyn of the Tightwad Gazette did the math on toilet paper for her readers once. I remember it being quite involved !
Yes, unit price is really essential!
My #1 tip is like you say, shop loss leaders and buy items on sale. I have a question for you. Do you save the bacon grease to reuse? I save bacon grease in a small mason jar in the fridge. It adds such a good flavor to fried eggs and vegetables, etc. I really enjoy your channel. ❤
Oh yes! We call that grease liquid gold lol!
Sale items aren't always a good deal or the cheaper option, so don't just blindly go for the sale
My tip is kind of opposite to your advice of having a list & sticking to it. I like to check out the marked down meats, clearance section THEN based on that I'll decide on the fly various dishes to make throughout the week. I'll stick to basics (oatmeal, eggs, etc.), but I'm a decent cook & can make pretty much anything from cheaper ingredients. Also, FlashFood is a total lifesaver - such incredible deals on fresh fruit/veg. Happy Sunday ❤ 😊
Great tip!
We call them shopping carts (Michigan)
Same in California 😅
Yep! Fellow Michigander here!😊
A tip I learned years ago, was to make soup at the end of the week from all the leftovers. Sauté an onion in some oil, add broth or water or leftover stock, add the leftovers. I made soup one time from leftover sauerkraut casserole. It was so delicious!
Great tip!
Excellent tips. My #1: Cook from scratch and eat at home.
Great tip!
Here in the Midwest we call it a cart.
Thanks!
My #1 tip when shopping bulk items is to look at the bottom of the stack of nuts, candies, etc. Stores often put the lowest priced packages under the higher priced ones, especially if it was packaged by weight. 😊
Great tip!
Grocery shopping is an art! Know your prices, shop early to get mark downs, make friends with the employees as they will tell you if something is going on sale soon, make an inventory of freezer and pantry items and write down if getting low so you can watch for future sales! 😄
Yes, great tip!
Meal plan and food delivery. I live about 45 minutes from my nearest supermarket. I’ve actually found that it is more frugal to have a weekly food delivery than it is to go shopping myself. I plan what I need for the next week, order only what I need so I’m not tempted by all the unnecessary “offers” and whilst I am having to pay for them to pick and deliver, it saves me both time and fuel costs in doing it myself. 🇬🇧
That's wonderful!
I'm done with deli meat. I bought bologna at the Dollar Tree. I figure if I crave a sandwich, I'll use the bologna and make sure my sides are super seasonal and healthy.
Yes, they are so expensive!
The app isn't available in our area. Stores here donate to the food banks! 😊 Thanks for another great vlog! Give Dixie Belle some love! (Shopping carts in Central Indiana). Have a blessed weekend.❤
You as well, Sally! Thank you!
Happy St Patrick’s Day weekend 🍀☘️☘️ hope everyone has awesome weekend and remember you don’t have to spend a lot to celebrate fined some Celtic music on CZcams have a baked potato bar travel to Ireland 🇮🇪 with the help of CZcams, dress in green, make some delicious soda bread check out your local free festival or a event
Sounds wonderful! That's similar to what we are doing!
Ritzi says Hey and Me too ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊 DixieBelle and Paul and Emmy
Hugs to Wanda and Ritzi!
My number 1 tip is to ALWAYS shop your home BEFORE you leave, then buy what you need and any pennies left over can go to replacing stock items that are on sale
Yes, thanks!
My answer to the “question of the day is” we keep all of our leftovers on the same shelf in the fridge. Along with left overs that is also where I put the food or ingredients that need to be used first such as dairy, produce, lunch meat.That way we look on that shelf first especially when fixing us a lunch plate.😊
Love that!
We say Shopping Cart here in Augusta Georgia 🤗❤️
Here too! Or carriage lol
Over the last year, I have looked at what I regularly buy to see if i can make it. I make my own bread, english muffins, bagels, seasonings and coleslaw. Next I'll be trying applesauce. ❤ Thanks for sharing Dixie with us. 🐶
Robin, it's so fun when we can create our own food!
I loved the good to go app when I lived in NY.
We relocated to beautiful rural CO.
We invested in Chickens when we moved here. We moved here two years ago. I wished I had subscribed to your channel then! I recently stopped buying paper plates. And we use dishes now. And we switched to using less paper towels but still not there. We recently invested in reusable ziplocks. We are growing are own produce. We live about 50 mins from Pueblo and 1.5 hours from COS. And we discovered it’s much cheaper to shop at the Commissary once a month. I hope to find more good to go places up there.
So happy you found us now though!
A whole head of cabbage lasts forever. I love to buy whole carrots like that too. Speaking of cabbage have you tried the recipe Egg Roll In A Bowl ? So good. I like to have it over white rice. Pinterest has the recipe.
No, I haven't! Will check it out.
I just downloaded the too good to go app and purchased a bag for $4.99 worth is $15. I will pick it up tomorrow and see what I get. This is so exciting. Thank you for the tips!!❤❤❤
Oh let us know how it was!
I've never bought preseasoned meart at the grocers. What a rip off! I keep a good assortment of fresh herbs and spices and can make my own seasoning and marinades! Thank you very much!😊
We really like the Greek seasoned pork tenderloin on occasion. Our guilty pleasure 😊. But I always wait until it’s 50% off. And it lasts us two meals. Or, one meal and 2 or 3 sandwiches each. There are only two of us now.
Thanks for sharing!
There's that joke..."I accidentally went to the grocery store hungry- and I'm now the proud owner of Aisle 5." My tip- I like to shop at restaurant supply stores for produce and dairy and frozen vegetables. They are always cheaper. But be careful, they charge more for some items to make up the difference. Know your prices.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for this video, Emmy and Paul! it seems that the food related savings tips I know have already been shared, so I'll just say thanks again and that Dixie is so cute! 😁
Thanks, so very much!
Carriage...buggy... I call it a shopping cart. LOL
YES! LOL!
My #1 tip is def buy only the produce you are going to use and prep it if it needs to be prepped as soon as you get home from the store. I tend to buy what I need for produce for the week and if I need to get more then I can go back to get some. I used to waste so much produce overestimating how much I needed and then it spoiling. Or, I forgot to prep it and then let it go bad because it was out of sight out of mind. Don’t overbuy. It is not worth it if it goes to waste. Thankfully we have citywide composting in my city so when I wasted in the past, it was composted at least, but still…I didn’t spend money so I could compost produce. Now, I more carefully buy less at a time and it does not go to waste. I plan out how I am going to use it before I buy it too.
Great tips! Thanks, Gretchen!
Dixie is dreaming of eating that bacon ! I make my menu out by what is on sale . Love all the tips you give us !
Thanks so much, Alice!
Thank you for all your support and ideas. Love it when it’s Paul approved ❤❤❤
Thanks so much, Dana!
Hello from the Deep South… as in 45 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and yes… it is a “buggy” here lol. Two things: we transitioned to empty nesters about two years ago and so produce does spoil quickly for us.. so we made the switch to mainly frozen foods, but I’m still learning not to use the whole bag when I’m cooking 😂. Two, my tip is to make as few trips to the store as possible, and preferably have a set day you go. I dislike grocery shopping, especially if I have to go to a big box store, and will put it off as long as possible but end up making multiple trips to the more expensive local grocery store and spending more money. Also, here where I live we have discount grocery stores that will sell goods that the box might be slightly damaged or it’s close to expiration date at a fraction of the cost, so don’t be afraid to check them out although they do tend to carry more convenience items than staple ingredients. As always thank you for your videos. They have been so helpful to me!
So happy our videos are encouraging! Thanks for sharing as well!
Make your greeting cards yourself: a collage, adrawing, a watercolour, glueing a crochet flower...using your stach. Great fun, cheap, and many tutorials on YT, Instagram... and learning new skills for free.
Great idea!!
The produce stand has become my favorite place to shop first and yes, I buy Roma tomatoes! As a single person, they are just a better portion size for me. I love to get dog safe veggies from the "scratch & dent" section that I cook up for them and/or give raw as a treat. I purchase romaine lettuce because it lasts longer for me and grow what I can during my Florida season.
Wonderful ideas!
Once a month, I take 20 minutes to inventory my food cabinet and my freezer. Both have a list of staples attached to the doors and are arranged by shelf. Makes meal planning and shopping a breeze. Helps me to rotate food by dates.
That is so smart!
Those bunny decorations in the back ground are SO cute and especially the *PINK* carnations! LOVE the pink cross as well. Oh, those croissant BLTS look SO delish!
Such a kind comment, thank you!
Meal plan is an excellent way to save money on food!
Always!
On the rare occasion I buy pop for myself, I buy the 1.5 liter bottle,instead of the 12-20 ounce bottle.
Why
The 1.5 liter is anywhere from $1.75-$2.50.
The small bottle of the exact same product is $3.50-$5.75
For 12-20 ounces of pop.
I can get two to three times that for $1.75-$2.50
Very true!
Thank you for another helpful video. Dixie looked so sweet, covering her face, at the end. My tip is that many stores have the little shopping scanners that you pick up at the beginning, and you scan and bag as you go through the aisles. Not only does this give you a running title so you know exactly what you're spending, but there are often discounts that are only available with this method of shopping.
Great tip! Thanks, Mary!
Great video, and GREAT sandwich! I always shop loss leaders and therefore do the digital coupons, often shopping at at least two stores. Worth my time and effort. I also sit at my computer making my lists, and make those lists in the order of the store. Using the computer makes it easier to do this. That way I'm not tempted while browsing the aisles, just going from one item to the next. I also check the clearance shelves. Happy weekend!
I've been trying to reorganize my list the same way as you mention, but I need to remember the way the supermarket is organized, lol.
Yes, that helps so much!
OMG! I LOVE THE BAGEL MUSIC! ❤️
What a blessing with the baked goods mrs. Emmie 👍❤
Yes, we were thrilled!
I greatly appreciate yours and Paul’s message delivery based on tips I have heard “a million times” like you said lol but the WAY you deliver the message based on your patience and personality really spoke to me! That bagels and muffins “haul” was unbelievable! Those muffins would have been $3.99 each, easily!! I wish we had that app here but not yet! A subscriber “from the beginning”. Your Easter and Spring decorations are lovely! Thank you, both! 🐣 😎👏🏻🌸🌷(Where we are in MN it’s called a cart or grocery cart.) I’ve never heard of a carriage or buggy for that item and one of my brothers lives in NY - love it!
LOL! Yes, speech is so regional in America!
I dehydrate fruits and vegetables, my own in their seasons, but if I see a great deal on frozen organics, I buy them and dehydrate them as well. Frozen fruits and veggies are picked at their peak and flash frozen, and they are delicious and make great snacks as well as ingredients for your recipes. You can also dehydrate canned fruits and veggies if desired. I recently was given a giant can of cooked chickpeas. I dried them and they are so yummy even my picky husband likes them, and my little dogs love them!
Thanks for sharing!
As always, great video! Down here in Texas we call it a buggy, but H-E-B (THE grocery store of the South) calls it a "basket" and I love H-E-B even though they don't always have the best prices. I would have to say that my number one thing that saves us money on food is meal planning. It also makes life simpler.
Yes, simple is always good!
I was craving a ham sandwich. Deli $9/lb. Name brand packaged $5/7oz. Checked the whole ham bin, found Fricks sliced ham $6.39/14oz. The fricks ham was really good and wanted to get another package. Today at Walmart, found 16oz Fricks for $4.88. Important to know your prices.
Yes, very true!
I just started this... I bought a whole ham this month and after cooking it I'm going to slice it and freeze it in different portions to use in different ways such as sandwiches and salads and dinners... I figured that would help me save money. I am going to do the same with other cuts of meat. I think this will help me save money... I hope so.
Sounds great!
Also cube your ham and freeze in one cup increments. This is great when making soups.
Cubed ham is perfect for homemade egg bites.
Shop with a list. I keep a running list on my kitchen table and add things as I use them from my pantry or fridge. I shop once a month so it's important that I do not forget anything. For something like vanilla or catsup, I put it on the list when I open the container so I'm sure to have a replacement on the shelf when the container is empty. If I have to buy at the local store, I will pay $1 to $3 more per item.
That's a great way to shop!
Great suggestions. Too Good To Go is not here in SE WA yet. I carry a Belvita or Kind bars in my purse. If I get hungry when I’m away from home, I have a “free” snack to hold me over.
So smart!
Always have a meal plan and grocery list before heading to the store.
Thanks, Melody!
Love that sandwich. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
So good, Edith!
Shop your refrigerator, freezer and pantry before making a meal plan and going to the store . Use what you have. Don’t add to what you already have just because it’s on sale. Next week there will be something else on sale.
Yes, exactly!
I went grocery shopping last evening before watching your video. I automatically shop using the tips you explain here. Nice Too Good To Go purchase! Happy St. Patrick's Day weekend! 🍀
Happy St. Pat's Day, Chris! Just put my corned beef in the crockpot LOL!
My first tip is meal planning, because when I come home for work (I'm a teacher), I swear that I don't have one ounce left of decision making power, so if the menu is not written on my calendar, we will end up taking out. I love all your tips, by the way! I have one extra related to your buying less produce, and it is to cook the right amount, I always use the reference servings for pasta and cook that amount or a little more if I need for next day's lunch. Normally with the exact serving amounts we have more than enough if we add salad and bread. Thank you for the recipe, I had totally forgotten about BLTs! That is going back on our rotating menu! Esther
That's a great way to do it! Thanks!
My sister in-law bought me a electric Mason jar vacuum sealer, I get my head lettuce,leaf lettuce all washed and spun dried in my salad spinner & carrots (shredded) all tossed together,then I put a folded paper towel in the bottoms of my mason jars,fill my tossed salad mixture up in each jar,seal them up and I have tossed salad for weeks and no browning of the veggies.wonerfully fresh.works with many other things as well.Saves so much on fresh produce spoilage.I bought each of my sons a vacuum sealer too
Wow! That's great!
Yes, it is called a buggy.
Love that!
Hi Emmy/Paul:
My number one tip is to check the weekly flyers and use digital coupons. I also keep a running list of what I need and buy as it shows on the weekly deals.
That's a great idea!
Good afternoon Sweet Couple ❤️❤️
Good afternoon Dear Pat!
Great share. We share this a lot in our videos. Never assume that the unit cost on a store label is accurate. We have found many instances of the unit cost being mislabeled. We always say do the math. 🙌
Haha! The buggy thing is so funny because Joel calls it a buggy and I call it a grocery cart. We are both Southerners but I’m accused of having the thicker accent. 😂
Very true!