I too live on my own, have no car, sometimes walk to my local (and only) grocery store, am on a fixed income and manage to live on $300 CDN per month, for 3 meals and snacks a day. A wonderful common sense video, Nicole. Thank you.
@YeshuaKingMessiah
11 ай бұрын
$75 a week seems doable for one U have to cook a lot tho lol
@kathytappero7179
Жыл бұрын
In regard to going vegan… That would totally not fly with the rest of my family, but what we did was we started with meatless Mondays. And now we eat meatless at least three times a week. All the meat isn’t gone, but the veggies are up and being enjoyed in creative recipes.
@dianemayberry1291
Жыл бұрын
One thing I have learned to help me from tempted buying is DO not go grocery shopping when you are hungry! I can't believe the stuff I end up with!
@AccordingtoNicole
Жыл бұрын
If I go grocery shopping when I’m not hungry I come back with $10 worth of nothing and need to do it again the next day. 😭
@BeeTimesTwo
Жыл бұрын
V good advice! Bc this is definitely a thing!!
@glendabreece9767
Жыл бұрын
True , just go in between , not hungry and not full, ear two hours before shopping
@gatekeeperboxing5898
11 ай бұрын
Interesting, I have been shopping when hungry and just bought exactly what was on my shopping list, the same as when I was not hungry. I always make a list before I go and then just buy everything on that list. Occassionally I might get a few items extra items from the reduced to clear shelf if I see anything I fancy.
@joaquimrodriguez8961
10 ай бұрын
I know a lot of dumb folks who do that. Sad.
@bc101ful
Ай бұрын
My favorite kind of video. Cooking and grocery shopping!!!! Not only will i watch it immediately but more than once.
@andresvalencia1174
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading these every Sunday. That’s how I usually start my Sunday, watching your video.
@AccordingtoNicole
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for hanging out!
@barbieminimalist3109
Жыл бұрын
One of your responders mentioned making your own hummus using a Cuisinart. I don't want an extra kitchen appliance sitting around so I made my own by hand mashing it! Took a bit more effort but was well worth it as the flavors were all there! Please note that I cooked my own garbanzo beans from scratch so that the beans were softer than those coming out of a can.
@BM_100
11 ай бұрын
I got my food processor at a kitchen supply store for $25 on clearance
@TheCaitling
Ай бұрын
One thing I have realized in a bid to get back in shape is that I often overeat. I love getting organic ground beef at the store and making taco meat and then portioning the taco meat into 8 oz ball jars and popping them in the freezer, but I found that if I fill the jar all the way, it makes more than two tacos, and I'm really only hungry for two but eat the rest anyways so as not to waste it. If I fill the jar 2/3rds of the way, I'm only reheating what I actually want to eat and I'm also saving money by stretching it all a little further. Another one of my faves is quiche. Quiche is so easy to make, freezes well, and reheats awesome. I love Pardon Your French's Quiche Lorraine Recipe and find that if I make two at once, it uses all the creme fraiche, otherwise half of the container goes bad in the fridge. It is a really sobering thought to realize that food that goes into the trash is hours you worked all for nothing. I make the quiches in prepared frozen pie crusts (although I'm sure it would be easy to make my own), eat two slices for dinner, cut and separate the rest of the slices, cover in tin foil, put in freezer bag, and freeze. Since they're already cut and spaced out, it's easy to grab a couple and put in a container to reheat as a work lunch. No food actually touches the freezer bag, so it can be used over and over. I also mark pasta sauce and pizza sauce jars with the date and how much I need for a serving and freeze if I don't use it all up. Chicken stock also batches into jars and freezes easily for use with dried quinoa. I know these things are easy to make and even cheaper if I made from scratch, but I'll be honest, I'm just not that person haha. I have tried because it's def my vibe, but I don't enjoy it and then it goes to waste because I'm not on the ball about how to then pack and preserve it. /shrug
@rubyrocks5
Ай бұрын
Homemade Hummus actually tastes WAY better than premade. I usually leave out the tahini because I personally prefer it without. Red pepper hummus is the best, but it’s also amazing with poached garlic
@Veronica-tk9rl
Жыл бұрын
I always chop my old and wrinkly tomatoes and make brushetta out of them. The oil and vinegar preserves them that way and honestly they end up lasting another 1.5 weeks in the fridge!
@jekalambert9412
Ай бұрын
Check the clearance racks. I always check the clearance bakery rack at Walmart for bread. Sprouts tends to put bulk items on clearance at prices way below prices anywhere else. I know that on Wednesdays, my local Walmart tends to mark down their meats so I go that day specifically to look for markdowns. Also, I slice then freeze my bread the day I buy it. That way it doesn't get dried out or moldy before I remember to freeze an unused portion. Edit: Shop your local farmer's markets. The produce is super fresh and delicious. You can find a lot of specialty produce that isn't usually available at the grocery store. Farmers often sell bags of produce at prices way below supermarket prices. By buying at the farmer's markets, you are building community and supporting local people. In California, many of the farmers markets have "market match" where they give vouchers for up to $20 of free groceries when you use your EBT card.
@tanyaperrin8844
10 ай бұрын
I do pretty much all these things. The other thing that saves me a LOT of money is paying attention to the listed price of things. If the item scans in at a higher amount, which happens way more often than you would think, the item is free at any stores that participate in the scanning code of ethics (most large chains). I get an almost unbelievable amount of free food!
@reconstructingleslie4597
Жыл бұрын
I love Sundays because we get a new video from Nicole 👏❤️
@The-Fat-Kid
8 ай бұрын
1. get a croc pot and learn to use it 2. Get a vacuum sealer and buy pint bags on line. Leftovers from one meal give at least 3 more meals a pint bag is just right for a meal and keeps indefinitely in the freezer and doesn’t take up the room that hard containers do. Food comes out like new when fresh frozen. 3. Be very carful buying produce on sale, it’s usually about to spoil. 4. Don’t use coupons. They only coupon manufactured, overpriced garbage. 5.Be very careful with vegan. Short term can be very beneficial, long term can have very serious deficiency problems especially with no eggs or fish. 6.Don’t buy bulk unless you have a way to store and preserve it.
@AwesomeApril666
6 ай бұрын
Omg I do almost all of these lol 😂 (Vegetarian here) after getting laid off, I had to really switch to hard mode and just see how little I could possibly spend, and the only thing I’m really missing is my fresh fruit and veggies. But totally makes it easier what 80% of my diet is beans lmao
@BL-rb7jm
Жыл бұрын
Regarding your tomato, that is a root, and if you don't want the tomatoes to go bad, raise them off of the counter, perhaps putting them on a item that has holes in them. Like a cooling rack and they will rot. Because I need air to keep fresh and never put any produce in a plastic bag. Sometimes I put my produce in a brown paper bag.
@cj222100
Жыл бұрын
Great tips, & though I feel kind of silly that it never occurred to me that I can freeze my own fruits & veg. Sometimes there's certain produce that's expensive, but now when there's a sale I can stock up. I'm not a vegan, but I would say dry lentils are a big staple to me-they're cheap & you don't have to soak them or anything. Also a food scale has helped me not waste as much; Sometimes certain foods can be hard to measure in a measuring cup, so the food scale has helped solve the problem of me accidentally making too much
@AccordingtoNicole
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah you can! I freeze berries, corn, hot peppers, tomatoes… everything but broccoli because I hate frozen broccoli.
@jeweldenile8995
10 ай бұрын
@@AccordingtoNicole Maybe try frozen broccoli one more time but when you thaw it out a bit roast with some oil olive and salt. I make mine pretty crispy and eat it like chips. It never lasts long.
@eleanorbertuch135
Жыл бұрын
I wish you were in my life a long time ago. I sure would have saved a lot of money However it’s never too late👏thanks Love visiting with you🥰🥰🥰
@notleavingmyroom
Жыл бұрын
Something I do is that I make sure that my treats come in a glass container so I can reuse it. For example, if I buy jam, I’ll reuse the glass container to make overnight oats if it’s small, if it’s bigger then I might even use it for storing dry foods
@mrsc7057
Жыл бұрын
Flipp you can enter the product at the search and find the lowest price ✔️
@Loretta_C
Жыл бұрын
I've started growing my own herbs too. You're right they go bad so fast and its such a waste. Also the package always says "grown in mexico" and like, why??
@magenta4443
11 ай бұрын
For 3 adults (me, husband and special-needs brother), our monthly food bill is $400 USD. We have a garden. We do eat meat but i pick up marked-down meat and produce. I make soup for lunch (leftover meat and veggies and even potato water with seasonings and garden produce). I use a grocery list like yours and we drink water or tea or coffee. I bake bread also. No one complains and they really enjoy our meals.
@luvworldpeace
10 ай бұрын
Freedom units, love that lol
@IanPattisonOakville
4 ай бұрын
Shopping with my kid, we always had a standing item on the grocery list - "Something Special".
@vernabryant2894
Жыл бұрын
I love drinking tea.
@ElePranaityte
Жыл бұрын
Tomatoes are great re-routers. You could have planted that one in a basket.
@MrSpider8008
11 ай бұрын
At times, I will check out Sunday morning paper grocery ads. I will find lowest price for items. Then I will go to several different stores. This pretty much always works. Sometimes I make out like a bandit. I always come out ahead.
@MariaSantos-fw8vu
Ай бұрын
Great video Nicole. I use sleep like you too smart shopper and we try to save a little bit money.🥰🌷
@ricfly52
11 ай бұрын
Three of us in our house. We spend $1200 per month. Sometimes more. Southern Idaho.
@freeconfederate
Жыл бұрын
Buying "store brands" can often save you money. Most are good enough and you learn quickly which few you need to by as a brand name.
@sierrasky2491
Жыл бұрын
You have such great suggestions! I've decided to take two days of the week and not eat meat and instead I learned how to cook dried beans into delicious wonderful stews and chili.
@AlyssaWallen
Жыл бұрын
As a vegan, I agree that it saves money!!!
@SovietBear91
Жыл бұрын
Judging by the NPC content you consume on YT maybe you should include beef, chicken and lamb 2-3 times a week in your diet. It would help your brain to get the nutrition it needs to filter NPC content, find a husband and become a stay at home mom.
@Alskdoenfkemfnek
10 ай бұрын
@@SovietBear91judging by your misdirected rage, you should take your own advice.
@SovietBear91
10 ай бұрын
@@Alskdoenfkemfnek wahmyn in 2023: “hurr stating facts is misdirected rage durr” Lol you are a cat mom It’s so tiresome
@jat6547
10 ай бұрын
You are a very well grounded young lady. I freeze pretty much everything... Like you I live alone.... Enjoy your content, and your dog 🐕 is precious...
@vernabryant2894
9 ай бұрын
I make homemade.I can beef stew and frozen chicken noodle soup and freeze it.
@timothyjohnson6258
Жыл бұрын
Nicole: I noticed that you have a side-by-side freezer/refrigerator. That is one of the least efficient appliances there is. The freezer space is very limited and will not accommodate large items or packages. Go with the upper freezer or bottom freezer next time. For those of us who don't do fresh vegetables that often for whatever reason, buy canned goods, like beans or spinach, in store brand cans. There is no difference in the quality or taste of a green bean casserole between one made with store-brand beans and one made with name-brand beans. Chances are they come from the same supplier and you pay 20%-30% more for the name brand. Try other store-brand items as well. Some are as good or better, some aren't, but the only way to know is to try them. For those non-vegetarian US folks; the only time stores put turkeys on sale is the last couple weeks before Thanksgiving, so buy more than one. They don't do it at Christmas or Easter. Turkeys will keep for at least a couple of years in a freezer and there are tons of dishes that can be made from a turkey, tons of them. I bought 15 lbs of hamburger one time that was about 30 minutes away from going bad and had been marked down to half-price or lower. I went home and made a big batch of chili and a big batch of taco meat and a big batch of Frito pie meat and froze them all. They will keep for 2-3 months, maybe longer, in the freezer. Potato soup, with or without meat, is fairly cheap to make and can be frozen. Buy cheap ham after Easter that has been marked down and make navy bean soup with it after the big Easter meal. Navy beans are cheap and you can add some carrots and celery and potatoes to enhance the flavor and stretch your food dollar and it too can be frozen. And your dog will love you if you give them a big ham bone to gnaw on. A butt ham has more meat on it than a shank ham.
@BrianK-zz4fk
10 ай бұрын
actually my mom likes the side by side and it stems from the ice dispensing aspect of it and the lack of having to bend down to get things. I have top bottom but never get the ice in the fridge crap they have.
@elalogar7340
11 ай бұрын
I also find it useful to here and there do those "1,5€ per day for groceries for a week" challenges, I rarely manage to succeed, but they are great to challenge me on how I see food and to spend my money more intentionally. The first few challenges, really showed me how much I can save by buying local and in-season fruits and vegetables, but frozen vegetables and fruits are still cheaper, and how, if you have all the shops nearby, how different the prices of the same items could be. I haven't done one for ages now. Maybe next month. However, with the rise of the prices, I'll have to raise the 1,5€ to at least 2,5€, or just try 20€ per week. I doubt I'm going to succeed, but it's more realistic than 10,5€.
@curmudgeon1933
8 ай бұрын
An English guy called Atomic Shrimp has a channel on KZitem where he has done a load of different budget challenges. Not only to save money, but also to test his creativity. He also has videos on many other diverse topics, and has a very relaxing style of presentation.
@arth.3899
Жыл бұрын
I walk to the store. This makes me buy only the things I need because I'm walking home with my groceries. I have noticed I'm throwing out less food that has become bad. Also saves on gas money.
@Tryp-j9d
Ай бұрын
HOW’s that ice cream…I mean CREAM taste at home in July??
@summerjoy247
Жыл бұрын
I tried to get over on my kids by making chickpea chilli and my kids noticed lol I love beans! I need to find more recipes with beans!
@rhondamarcelissen2919
11 ай бұрын
Hi Nicole, this video is fantastic. I’m currently watching it on my tv. In our area where we live in Montréal, they are building a maxi store which does price matching. Before that I shopped at IGA, metro and Provigo formally loblaws. I remember Ontario has a no frills and was wondering is that the place you go to for price matching? It’s insane how the prices of food has sky rocketed since Covid. I and I’m sure thousands of others are happy you made this video. Thank you.
@deborahoakey3560
Жыл бұрын
Take those roots and grow your own tomatoes 😊
@lucyalderman422
10 ай бұрын
The best before date tells the store how long to keep it on the shelf not that the product will turn to poison the next day
@frankalexander5401
6 ай бұрын
I am retired U.S. Army (Medical Corps). My wife and I save money on groceries by shopping at the U.S. military commissary at Travis Air Force Base. By US statute-law, all items sold at military commissaries are sold at exactly the price the U.S. Government purchased the items from the vendors (absolutely NO MARKUP). There is also no state sales tax because the commissary is a federal government operation. Despite my financial situation (1% financial “club” in the USA), we use specially issued military coupons to lower the price of food items even more. We buy vegetables and meat at less than wholesale prices. Life is good!
@MELINDASSIMPLEBLESSINGS
7 ай бұрын
We have Aldi I need to go there
@mazzab1970
12 күн бұрын
Wow. I'm a vegan and live in the UK. I think I spend about £100 per month. Good old Aldi! :D
@sinajasminhess5004
Ай бұрын
Tomatoes in Canada last a couple of WEEKS 😮
@_SR375_
9 ай бұрын
love the Simpsons references, however as far a s shopping lists goes, my wife an I have chosen a local store that has an app we can just add items to, yes it's single source, but it makes things really easy and we can avoid duplication
@marias8007
10 ай бұрын
you have such good tips
@NettieFIRE
Жыл бұрын
My tip: grate your own cheese from a bought block
@xkristixx
Жыл бұрын
Love these tips. Most of them I do, but a few of them would be so much easier to do if I didn't have a husband. 😅 He genuinely doesnt feel full if a meal doesnt have meat in it. His stomach is a true anomaly. 😔
@juliehoot3916
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Comments very entertaining! 😂
@mydigitallog2652
Ай бұрын
FREEDOM UNITS
@kathya1956
Жыл бұрын
Recipes on patreon. Of course.
@topbrew42
Жыл бұрын
The tomato seed is germinating :)
@dabneydee9109
Жыл бұрын
Nicole, I eat almost the same as you - no meat, no eggs, no juices or sodas, lots of dry beans and fresh veg, etc (although I do eat dairy). I also live in Toronto and shop at the discount grocery stores like Freshco and No Frills, stock up when things are on sale, buy the quick-sale markdowns, cook almost everything from scratch, and so on. My food bill is less than $250/month.
@lolitalolipops4154
8 ай бұрын
I don’t buy anything organic or over purchase but my weekly shop one person is 120-160 aud.. I try to buy the cheapest but healthy food and cook every night. I live in one of Australia’s wealthiest areas so I have tried to cut down or watch what I buy but i can’t 😢
@quinteastwood8752
7 ай бұрын
You mentioned buying hummus.. get into making your own hummus from scratch and save a bunch of money
@midnightcat6116
9 ай бұрын
$250USD in a month!!!! 🤯 Mind blown. I would like to think i eat frugally but spend at least $600 a month and i live alone with 2 cats. Also, i live in NYC so basically everything is more expensive
@cycleguy666
10 ай бұрын
The food stores usually have their own app that i use coupons from. Deuctions at the register ! Usually save 10 to 20 dollars a trip!! Also a special on peanut butter to me is a stock up offer! I have to have my Peanutbutter!! 😊
@julieweiner1623
9 ай бұрын
I am vegetarian. I spend 250.00 a month for 2 people. I make my on bread, pasta, yogurt , pizza, peanut butter ect.
@impish22
Жыл бұрын
great tips, thanks for sharing
@J-Pi
6 ай бұрын
-Dry Goods !!!! -Grow it yourself -PreMade Items
@lesmess.
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Love Caleb Hammer! You are not a credit card person (in squeaky voice)!😂
@4n0n87
Жыл бұрын
Duuuude, Thank You!
@2ten2
Жыл бұрын
Buying produce is the scariest thing in the world! Hey, you nearly popped a brain vein hopping on that counter.
@darrincambridge2377
Жыл бұрын
Some foods and drinks satiate the appetite potatoes and green tea etc 😉
@vernabryant2894
7 ай бұрын
I shop once a week and I use cash. It keeps me spending with a certain amount of money.
@lifebeyondthesalary2458
Жыл бұрын
Lol 😂I do the revolving grocery list too in the exact same way!!! But it’s not JUST FOOD ITEMS. Anything I need or am looking for shorts my son in the sizes needed, a fan for the dining room, etc. I have it on my “To Do” app. It’s scary how many lists I have on that app but the list of needed/looking for items on my grocery list (tho I do make sure the food items are up top - you can star the items that you want at the top of the list … totally a game changer for me).
@thedreadednyondo
Жыл бұрын
One thing that applies to vegans also applies to omnivores…when your diet is mostly whole food sources, groceries are much cheaper and you can safely ignore 90% of everything the store wants to sell you. Tips for meat eaters: keep your freezer full! Wait until the meats you want are on sale, and bulk buy. Once you’re home portion everything out into recipe or portion sizes and freeze. Meat is cheaper when you’re your own butcher and freezers work more efficiently when full. After that just “shop” from your freezer for a while. Our household only needs to buy meat maybe once every 3 months.
@festiva93
Жыл бұрын
I stay out of the store. I shop on the app and do car side pickup. If I don’t see the random extras, I can’t buy them! Great video, Nicole 🎉
@joaquimrodriguez8961
10 ай бұрын
Or put on the list as items run out, then head out to buy groceries. Simple.
@auggie9438
10 ай бұрын
I was buying coffee beans the other day. I saw these fancy beans that were sixteen dollars for a tiny little bag. Then I turned the bag around and saw that they “expired” that day, meaning if nobody buys them, these perfectly fine coffee beans were going to be thrown out. I took them the the register and asked if they could be discounted. I got them for 75% off.
@pioneer7777777
Ай бұрын
Nice! Honestly asking for deals is probably the best way to beat inflation.
@theesilverghost
Жыл бұрын
I know that shopping at smaller / neighborhood stores is often more expensive, but if you can walk, that is built in exercise and saves gasoline. Additionally, I find that vegetables and fruits are less expensive at Latin or Asian grocery stores.
@stevethomas5209
Жыл бұрын
Yep, allot of people don't know that little trick but the thing is your not getting top graded produce/ veg but I was raised in the country and was tought that food was perfectly fine if it had a blemish we just cut it off and ate the good part but definitely go to the ethnic markets for much cheaper prices. The supper markets won't bring in anything but top graded produce and its very expensive.
@tonyp9313
11 ай бұрын
Just ride an electric bike. Problem solved.
@curmudgeon1933
8 ай бұрын
Also the variety is often better, with unusual ingredients. I like to ask the staff for tips on how to cook stuff I don't recognize. It's a good way to learn new recipes. Another benefit is that more of it is sold with the whole plant, much of which is also edible. Modern supermarkets tend to discard the leaves to make it easier to pack...but also causes it to degrade much quicker.
@garyrobinson8665
Жыл бұрын
I cook with my slow cooker. It's really easy. I can make a weeks worth of food and I only have to use it a couple of times a week. It takes about 20 minutes each time to prepare and I throw everything in the slow cooker it's ready about 5 hours later. It's halved my shopping bill because im not buying ready meals anymore.
@tenthousanddaysofgratitude
10 ай бұрын
I love my slow cooker. Portion out some meals and freeze them and it’s like you have a take out in your freezer all the time. A slow cooker makes me feel like someone else cooked for me. ☺️
@SharpBalisong
10 ай бұрын
Slow cooking is the best.
@curmudgeon1933
8 ай бұрын
Also using a slow cooker means you can cook casseroles using the cheaper cuts of meat. They often take much longer to cook, but usually have much more flavour...oxtail is a particular favourite.
@1439315
7 ай бұрын
Crockpot steak; at bedtime put the steak(s) in the crockpot; spice, water, butter; guess what happens when you wake up & take the top off of the crockpot? House smells great, breakfast is ready.
@TheCaitling
Ай бұрын
I love making slow cooker pulled pork. We portion it out and freeze whatever is left after 4-5 days. We make PP on Mac n cheese bowls with arugula or we put it on sourdough toast with an egg on top. It's really versatile.
@actuaryaltair6280
Жыл бұрын
Sunday is more fun when Nicole uploads.
@AccordingtoNicole
Жыл бұрын
I upload every Sunday!
@actuaryaltair6280
Жыл бұрын
@@AccordingtoNicole true, I also watch every Sunday :)
@bearclaire
Жыл бұрын
You should freeze bread when you just buy it, that way you have fresh bread when you defrost it. Don't freeze it once it's already gone dry.. If you have stale bread you can better make croutons or toast out of it. So if yiu want to preserve bread and keep it fresh freeze it on the same day as you buy it
@VelvetyMoon
10 ай бұрын
I also keep bread in the fridge for weeks and weeks and it stays good.
@MusikGirl23
10 ай бұрын
I live alone and don’t always use bread every day, so it always gets frozen! I mostly just make toast anyways.
@WolfModig
Ай бұрын
Not all bread freezes the same, I just learned how to make my own.
@RM-jb2bv
4 ай бұрын
Frozen fruits and vegetables are not only cheaper but they are typically more nutrient dense bc they are frozen prior to transport. It’s a win-win. I almost don’t want anyone else to know that.
@sheilam283
Жыл бұрын
Hi Nicole! One thing you might want to make at home is hummus! it's so easy to make at home, a can of chickpeas, some tahini, garlic, lemon juice, sea salt. I make it in the Cuisinart and it's so good and so easy! I think it costs me about $1.10 (US) to make a full (one can of the chickpeas) batch.
@christinb5766
Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Chocoatecoveredkatie has the BEST hummus recipes! Her secret is miso paste!
@trashtrashisfree
Жыл бұрын
I like the big giant cans of hummus at Middle Eastern markets. Plain, Add whatever you want to it make it exactly how you like it. Good enough that I have fooled a friend of mine who has been making it since she was a child in Saudi Arabia. No big mess to clean up.
@dorismahoney1440
Жыл бұрын
Do u add some of the liquid frm the can?
@BM_100
11 ай бұрын
Don't use tahini, it is too expensive. I use peanut butter and it still tastes good. Also, buy dried beans instead of canned. Soak and cook beans at home
@dorismahoney1440
11 ай бұрын
@BM_100 Thanks. I have made w dry chickpeas. Cooked in the crock pot. Have used pb. Prefer the Tahiti when I can afford it. Have a good day!
@rachelday9585
Жыл бұрын
Grocery delivery or pick up and can be helpful to people that struggle with impulse control and buying way too much that isn't on the list. I actually typically shop at 2 stores weekly; one gets delivered and then I go into the other store to get the items I need that are on sale. I definitely shop the sales/clearance/markdowns and take advantage of coupons and store perks. My budget is about $150US dollars more than you spend for my entire family.
@libbyannstew8775
Жыл бұрын
The quickest way to turn you off buying pre-packaged and processed food is to read the nutrition label. The % of salt and sugar is way too high. Make food from scratch - save money and eat healthy.
@angel87725
Жыл бұрын
Also cheaper products are on either a top shelf or on the bottom shelf. The products at eye level are more expensive.
@turtleanton6539
4 ай бұрын
Indeed😊
@rbrown9907
Жыл бұрын
1. RE: the tomato:; Vivipary, Latin for Live Birth. It is the term for plants that begin growing while still inside or attached to the mother plant. 2. I LOVE how you switched it up by filming in different areas of your home. 3. Food Panty or Food Bank. . . I don't know the "rules" about going to the food bank but I bet it is open to all people. I'm a senior citizen and my friend volunteers at the local food bank. He is always sharing food with me that he brings home to share with us "old folks." Lot's of fruit and veggies. It helps supplement my food bill.
@bearclaire
Жыл бұрын
Food banks where I live is only for people that have very minimum income. Definitely not open to everyone.
@Escobar720
4 ай бұрын
@@bearclaire it could be they caught someone abusing it. Out of the few towns ive lived in they never ask or check because its a sensitive topic for many. They figure if you take the time to come then you probably need it.
@amyjones8613
Жыл бұрын
I love the revolving shopping list ❤ I am using this. Thank you 😊
@gloriathompson423
11 ай бұрын
is there an app for creating the list
@bobwallace9814
Жыл бұрын
Pretty good advice. I've been shopping for myself for years so know a few more advanced practices. First of all I live within 3 miles of three super Walmarts. three Neighborhood Walmarts, one Costco, three Krogers, three Albertsons and two Aldi's. I can walk to three of these if I chose to. How do you know which to shop at? Easy....you find the store with the worst store manager. A store with a great manager always knows the exact inventory they have and what will sell each week. That means, I can cross out all Walmarts, the Costco and Albertsons and even two of the Krogers. I know that one Kroger store is the worst run by inventory and that's what I zero in on. Another words, poorly run means they always overbuy items in stock which means they have to be marked down....a shit ton. I know which days and times these markdowns occur by looking at expiration dates in each dept.. This week for example I picked up 3.5 pounds of ground beef 92% fat free, a bag of yellow onions, a jumbo can of organic diced tomatoes, can of organic tomato sauce, two cans of organic kidney beans, chili powder, masa and cayenne powder for .......$19.54. This makes chili the size that can feed an army and for ..peanuts. I also do this for pot roast when the roasts get close to expiration and 3 pounders go for less than $10. I do NOT buy anything that is not marked down to be thrown out or in other depts, discontinued items. I use coupons on these items and not only are they free, but the store owes me money. If you buy your goods online and then pick them up curbside, you are a moron paying full for everything. I buy my turkeys the day after Thanksgiving for the cost of a chicken. I buy hams the day after Christmas. I could go on and on but here are a couple other things you should be doing. You should NOT be buying summer clothes. You should have bought them last November. You should be buying your winter clothes right now! Go on the manufacturers websites for discontinued items and save a ton. Bidenomics has jacked the prices of everything waaaaaay up but you can still pay the old prices and even less if you use your head when shopping.
@darlinspaces
Ай бұрын
Yeah Bidenomics and Harris are communists. The worst kind of ppl
@calisongbird
Жыл бұрын
Frozen vegetables only work for certain types of recipes. They tend to be soggier and the ice crystals become water when heated. That can be a problem when trying to brown veggies in a sauté - they just end up steaming. And frozen veggies don’t work as well in smoothies or even soups, unless it’s something like peas or dark leafy greens. I just find fresh veggies have a much more appetizing, firmer texture.
@alb_annica
Жыл бұрын
Yay 🎉 Nicole is vegan. I never knew as I am a new subscriber ..so I like her and her channel even more 😊
@AccordingtoNicole
Жыл бұрын
🌱 ✌🏼
@grannyprepper1181
Жыл бұрын
I have used a “revolving shopping list “ for decades. Mine is pen and paper, old lady…old school! 😂 know what you have on hand, so if you find a killer deal you know and you gonna need it soon…buy it . Sale adds roll around every 6 to 8 weeks.
@lilagarvin6722
8 ай бұрын
Excellent video! Best of any how to shop for grocery I’ve ever seen. I’m going to be referring back to it over and over and over again. Thank you for all the hard work you put into this. Very valuable.
@ArlenePMCM
Жыл бұрын
I'm old enough to be your Granny but I just subscribed after watching your home selling/home buying dilemma video and love your honesty and determination to make things work. This grocery video excellent.
@10024westsidenyc
Жыл бұрын
Lol, at the tomatoes. I think it might have been germinating it's own seeds inside itself! Dang.... I've never seen that. But my potatoes and sweet potatoes always do that because I let them go so long.
@SilverCloudMusic2012
Ай бұрын
Nice Vid Nicole, lot of helpful things. I bought (Amazon) clear acrylic vegi containers and found that they preserve produce 10 times longer, even better than the frig crisper drawers.
@omalleysmith9100
3 ай бұрын
Another thing I do to save money is BATCH COOKING> Pull out that crock pot and make soups, stews, chili, beans, whatever and then freeze in containers so you always have a work lunch or quick dinner. This saves me from forgetting to bring a lunch and having to spend money at Subway or Tim Hortons
@thomasvasili8171
Жыл бұрын
Great tips!!! Planning your meals ahead of time and eliminating food waste is something everyone should be doing!
@curmudgeon1933
8 ай бұрын
That is the benefit of 15-minute cities. Unlike all the scare-mongering, what it really means is that daily necessities and services, such as work, shopping, education, healthcare, and leisure should be accessible within a 15-minute walk, cycle ride or public transport.
@analogconversation
Ай бұрын
Did you know that you can buy “misshapen” vegetables? We live near large greenhouses that sell to supermarkets. We can buy the odd shaped veggies at deeply discounted prices. The cukes aren’t as straight as they should be, the bell peppers aren’t a perfect circle…things like that. Thoughts?
@jennifersamples2518
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I don’t think you’ve done a video on this but I could be mistaken. I find if difficult to find meals that are easy to prepare for one. Would you be willing to share a few things you like to make?
@AccordingtoNicole
Жыл бұрын
I share a few meals a week over on Patreon. It’s something I’m happy to share, I’m just not interested in making this into a cooking channel :)
@quikgold513
Жыл бұрын
1. Premium Dollar store 2. Local farmers market 3. Wholesale warehouses
@thoughtquake7516
Жыл бұрын
Also, liquidation outlets/stores but check dates on products and know your prices because not everything is automatically a better deal.
@mindy9747
Жыл бұрын
I've never seen tomatoes do that! I love stopping by the markdown sections. I usually buy bread there and freeze it immediately. I'll keep an eye out for those 🌭!
@faeriesmak
7 ай бұрын
Same here! Works out great!
@Leahslittlepatchofparadise
Жыл бұрын
You're not wrong about everything getting stupid expensive, i saw strawberries for$10.90 for 350grams at my supermarket here in Australia the other day😮 Your reaction to those tomatoes cracked me up by the way😂
@georgevavoulis4758
11 ай бұрын
In Toronto we have a farmers market where I live ,they were selling blueberries for $10:00 I went to another farmers market and they had the very same blueberries from same farm for$7:50 . I saw a news documentary that they all get blueberries from some huge food distribution center and then they package the food how they like and sell it for whatever they want . It's all a scam.
@rex_8618
11 ай бұрын
I did not know you were vegan!! You're amazing!! Fellow vegan here, literally every tip you said was so damn relatable.
@mollyb7305
10 ай бұрын
I love the shopping list Idea! I need to make one of those. I’m also going to make a master list of things that I buy pretty much every week, so I don’t need as much brain power when I’m making my weekly list
@ltwig476
10 ай бұрын
I like to cook but not every day because then it's too much like a job, along with all the clean up. I most likely go to the store on Thursday and get a few things on sale that I think I want to make. Then I take my recipes to the store on Sunday morning and get what all I need. On Sunday I cook lunch and dinner for the entire week sometimes 2 weeks depending how busy I know I'm going to be. I freeze it in containers or bags for 2 meals, lunch and dinner. So all of that cooking and cleanup is just one day. Mostly soups and stews. I am partially vegan. I only eat fish and small portions of chicken. I don't eat bread products because they turn to sugar. I'm allergic to milk products. I eat only oatmeal with berries for breakfast for 20 years. For a snack I eat plain dry Cheerios with walnuts added, sometimes raisons if I had hit a sale. My diet changes somewhat seasonally because I grow a fairly large garden. I eat a lot more salads in the summer and fall. The store I mostly shop sends me coupons on items I normally purchase like 16 oz frozen berries. I usually save 7 or 8 dollars on 5 or 6 items from coupons.I watch for sales on all beans and lintels, canned or dried.
@joaquimrodriguez8961
Ай бұрын
Add to list as you run out. and don't buy extra, spend only on how much you have in wallet and don't use credit cards.
@mplate1792
5 ай бұрын
Stocking up on products during a good sale has often been called the pantry method.
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