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@samanthadodd8112
4 жыл бұрын
I've been really working on getting only what is on my list. Also, if u have to go just to pick up a couple things --- never never get a basket. I get the most important 1st and when my arms are full I'm done. Once a month is basket shopping.
@anny5647
4 жыл бұрын
frugal tips: Find a Chinese friend 😏
@JENSDONT
4 жыл бұрын
I sometimes use the 'Too good to go' app. But I don't think it's already available in the U.S. (I live in Europe). With the app you can purchase food that is about to expire (supermarkets) of leftovers from restaurants, bakeries, etc.
@MicahRion
4 жыл бұрын
Getting creative with what’s already in my cabinet FIRST before shopping from a recipe.
@sswellah
4 жыл бұрын
Foraging!
@karynm3365
4 жыл бұрын
My biggest tip is to stop wasting food. I read that here in the US we waste on average 30 to 40 % of our food! Wow- that's a lot of money!
@Ms.MD7
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's pretty disgusting
@deboraballes9044
3 жыл бұрын
I have five adults to feed and found that if I actually shop every other day for fresh food ( I live in Spain so I pass through the small supermarket on the way home) i throw away almost no food, I know that is different if you live in the suburbs but it works for me....in and out in 20 min
@christinagonzalez4022
3 жыл бұрын
That is true, i am 100% guilty of that... these videos are helping me... fyi i also blow an additional $300-$400 on eating out 😕😶🤐 (I'm trying to make it under $200. I am only 1 person & no I'm not even fat, just another american that self-endulges 2 much. At least I'm being real. That's my Step 1.
@miriamsackler5002
2 жыл бұрын
Not just a lot of money. More importantly it’s environmentally damaging; Extra waste is never good.
@daleval2182
2 жыл бұрын
just think how many lbs of bacon we may have, if that waste fed hogs, instead rotting in landfill
@marygallagher7392
Жыл бұрын
Every couple of months I decide to not grocery for a week and only eat what's in the house. It cleans out space in the freezer and pantry, makes me aware of food waste and saves money.
@turtleanton6539
10 ай бұрын
Yee😊
@alexe15i7
4 жыл бұрын
For me, the one and only tip is: shopping grocery at Aldi.
@saraaguayo-aponte9014
4 жыл бұрын
At the very least, avoid shopping at Target altogether. The grocery items are often overpriced. I can see going for a specialty item...but normal stuff?? No no. Lol
@fgcfelice
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Germany and haven’t been to an Aldi yet 🙈🙈 I really need to go soon
@hmmichael438
4 жыл бұрын
I do all of my food shopping at Aldi and get home goods like cleaning products at Target. Save an absolute fortune!
@fgcfelice
4 жыл бұрын
Alexander Hillmer-McGee omg I miss target. I live in Germany now, and we don’t have target.
@daniloal1920
4 жыл бұрын
When I was a student I went to Aldi with £0.38 and bought dinner 😂😂
@Spot4art
4 жыл бұрын
Shop your house pantry first and KNOW YOUR INVENTORY my top tip before shopping👍
@Ms.MD7
3 жыл бұрын
Always do it at the end of the month just before I do groceries, saves me a lot and it's such a satisfaction when I use it all up and nothing gets to waste.
@ChantaltheFrency
2 жыл бұрын
I use an excel list for my inventory
@Boros777
4 жыл бұрын
One thing to think about when looking at unit prices: still watch your needs many people buy the 10lb yoghurt bucket because it’s cheaper but then throw half away - only buy what you need when it’s perishable...
@BuffyNoir140
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I buy what I need sometime pre cut cuz I know that I may not eat whole thing
@gregg3533
3 жыл бұрын
Good point. It's easy to over buy. I think of the number of times I've thrown away produce that I just didn't get to. I suppose it goes back to having that meal plan before shopping.
@ChantaltheFrency
2 жыл бұрын
Try frozen yougurt. Put fruit in it and put it in small portions in freezer!
@Boros777
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChantaltheFrency True, but that requires planning ahead and freezer space - which is sometimes easier said than done :D
@ChantaltheFrency
2 жыл бұрын
@@Boros777 yeah but better that then to trow it away... That's good food and money down the drain... But I get your point to... Maybe try to give it to someone else (or bring to work) everything is better then to trow it away in my humble opinion
@bebetheexplorer624
4 жыл бұрын
My 19th year old daughter taught me the same when she was 16. She explains that I should look at per gram price and pick the cheaper because in truth the taste are just the same. She is studying Business Marketing😅
@maximk.617
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting; Good for her!
@Mushroom321-
Жыл бұрын
Oh, NEAT!!😃👏👏
@williammcduff6531
2 жыл бұрын
Another tip you some may find useful is to buy dried beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc....and cook up a large batch at a time. You can freeze the excess for later or keep several days in the fridge for multiple different dishes. If you do the math it should be much cheaper than buying the canned version. The dried ones pretty much triple when cooked so every cup should give you about 3 cups cooked.
@closetrocker81
3 жыл бұрын
My tip is don't be sucked in by the offers of items at checkouts. They are there to lure you. If you are at checkouts, you are finished doing your shopping. If you didn't need it going round the shop you don't need it standing in line.
@american-professor
2 жыл бұрын
I worked as a merchandiser at a store for a particular brand and one thing I learned is to always look at low and high shelves. The shelves that are at our eyes' level are the most expensive to put the products on, so the products themselves will be more expensive there on average.
@saz6511
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve found they’ve sussed out that we’ve sussed them out so some supermarkets have swapped the shelves so now I look high and low
@springcrocus7flower635
2 жыл бұрын
Yep, hard to reach items either way.
@lovelife7343
4 жыл бұрын
We eat 2 meals a day . We eat lots of fresh produce everyone says they can't afford fresh we eat our vegetables and fruit based on the season . Lots of beans, rice , chicken, turkey. a bag of apples is 3 to 4 dallors and people say they can't afford it but they will pay that for a bag of chips or ice cream.
@bayleedm4336
4 жыл бұрын
Yep
@carlabridgesmason3529
3 жыл бұрын
Bingo...potato chips and pre pkg food is a obesity problem. You’re so better off to eat that bag of apples.
@afjrotc20041
3 жыл бұрын
Idiot. Bag of chips would cost $1 compared to $5/$6 for fresh fruits. If you can’t afford you’re gonna go with what you can afford.
@Michelle-xk9gl
2 жыл бұрын
@@afjrotc20041 yes, but your doctor bills will be higher.
@milan4ever
2 жыл бұрын
Or when people smoke cigarettes but keep saying they can’t afford quality food....
@polinaracheeva9163
2 жыл бұрын
8:30 I live in a Scandinavian country. Once I bought some cheap chicken thighs (I was an international student so I was saving every cent possible). I places them in the oven to cook. During 40 minutes of cooking, I poured out the fat from the baking form 3 times! And even after than it tasted like fat. So, sometimes you pay a little more but eat good quality food.
@lamoon1525
4 жыл бұрын
Timing can make a big difference on groceries as well. The last week of the month often shows up mark downs that make a huge difference. Shop the loss leaders (ie: store ads) and never ever do grocery shopping on "autopilot"compare. I cook for 5 adults. I make 99% of our food from scratch. That's a scarey term, but when you realize that throwing a potato in the oven is technically scratch...you need to get over that fear, and begin really cooking. I own 3 freezers. I cycle them. That means I date foods, and shop them first when I make my menu plans and grocery lists; ie organize your pantry & freezer or refrigerator. We all 5 of us, live on $300 a month (for groceries) total. Bet ya can't beat that. And no we aren't fat or skinny for that matter. You are making a difference, and I am learning things from you I didn't know, or consider. I'm in my 60's. I hope my share is helpful to you. Thank you for a great video.
@karynm3365
3 жыл бұрын
La moon- that's awesome!
@Wonderwomanstarlight
3 жыл бұрын
Same here 300 a month for my family of 5. We aren’t fat or skinny. Great job😀 Breakfast oatmeal with mixed fruit, rice chicken broccoli casserole and dinners are spinach salad with chicken and homemade bread.
@larae.5553
3 жыл бұрын
It's because saying "oh I just can't afford it" shifts the responsability from you to your income. "I don't choose to eat unhealthy, I just can't afford vegetables" ofc buying the BEST (organic fruits and veg, high quality meat, pricy nuts etc) isn't affordable for everyone. But eating healthy in general can be achieved on any budget
@divinagracialozadadaguiso4803
2 жыл бұрын
That's great!! Preparing meals from scratch is much better. My husband and me are cooks. Sonetimes when we eat-out, my husband gets angry, he doesn't like the taste or the quality and quantity is not sufficient. So he cooks more often in the house and I'm enjoying it! ☺️ And definitely saves more money. Thanks for this video. I'm learning more.
@drumrgrrrl4319
2 жыл бұрын
YES!!! All of this! Freezers can really help one take advantage of sales. Cooking simple things doesn't have to take a ton of time. The time factor is what I hear my friends complain about the most. They're willing to spend extra for convenience. That's fine, but if a person wants to save, there are a ton of things (like mentioned here and in the video) that my friends seem to take for granted. Thanks for your comment.
@karynm3365
2 жыл бұрын
Here's a few more tips: Always plan your meals (weekly or monthly) and check to see if you already have the items (2) shop the "loss leader items" of a few stores (3) buy the discounted produce- it may be a little bruised or close to the sell-by date, but it's still good (4) eliminate or dramatically decrease the amount of meat you buy. (5) Try intermittent fasting and eat only two meals a day and no snacks. Your budget and waistline will love you for it!
@springcrocus7flower635
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I don't snack every day. Once a every few months, I may get a craving for tater chips or coke type drink. And this seems to help keep my weight down. I prefer my homemade potato chips or French fries. Just don't have my deep fryer any more.
@lauraautry9790
4 жыл бұрын
I use to work in a bread manufacturing plant and we sold name brand bread but also packaged that same bread to the generic brands or to your convenience food stores. Same bread, different package and a lot less price. Also went to General Mills in Albuquerque NM and they also package name brand cereal like Coco Puffs they also package in bulk to other generic brand companies. It’s all the same cereal people. Buy generic!!
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
That's crazy
@lauraautry9790
4 жыл бұрын
Gabe Bult this was more than 40 years ago too. I was in my 20’s and am 63 now.
@barbarasee2057
4 жыл бұрын
@@lauraautry9790 According to my housemate who worked at a salad dressing bottling plant less than 5 years ago, what you say is true. (Also, I will be 63 next month too.)
@LDink
4 жыл бұрын
In germany foods that are containing milk products have to be labeled with a veterinary code/ number (?). So thanks to that, we know that many many store brands have stuff from the same companys as the name brand.
@marjoriesage613
4 жыл бұрын
I saw a documentary on that, it is insane. I buy generic now. Feeling no shame in it anymore.
@ellendunn559
4 жыл бұрын
1) I got in the habit of grocery shopping just one day a week (with a list) rather than popping into the store randomly through the week for something I suddenly decide I need. This helps avoid impulse shopping, reduces waste, and helps me keep track of my spending. I go on Friday because that’s when the weekend specials kick in. I keep a list on the fridge door, and my family knows that if they want something, to write it on the list before Friday. 2) Before COVID, paying with cash helped keep my spending in check, and I got pretty good and sensing when I was close to my limit. 3) Even with COVID, I prefer to go to the store myself because there are always unadvertised manager’s specials waiting to be discovered!
@mellima4226
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing 🙌🏻
@russellrlf
3 жыл бұрын
Six years ago, when I was going through a divorce, I fed myself on $25 per week. I did this by making things from scratch. Homemade bread (no knead style), cost was about $.35 per loaf. Homemade tomato soup cost $1.20 for a few servings, and tasted much better (it would be even less if I used my own canned tomatoes). Homemade refried beans, from dried beans, cost less than $.15 per serving. Homemade tortilla (ok, it was more like a gyro bread because it is hard to get them thin) was less than $.10 each. I made a ton of bean dishes. They are extremely cheap and I love beans. I admit, my meat eating went down, as I used it more flavor and less as the main course.
@catrashoo
2 жыл бұрын
Getting married is the biggest mistake we make in life, due to marriage we men are forced to work like slave to make it looks like we live comfortably and happy as family, but no money savings.
@russellrlf
2 жыл бұрын
@@catrashoo I think you are going to find a few angry emails in your inbox!
@juanitasullivan3372
2 жыл бұрын
@@catrashoo Something I learned after my divorce is exactly how hard you guys work. I've always worked but nothing strenous. I also won't ever ask anyone to put something together for me that I can't do myself. It's not fun to come home from work and then put something together. I bought an exercise bike and put that together myself. I found directions were sometimes just crazy. Thank heavens for pictures! LOL I have found it's hard to find someone who is willing to live on less the income and I won't live any other way. Hang tough Catrasho.
@James.Bond_RPG
2 жыл бұрын
Respect
@maypong2007
2 жыл бұрын
@@catrashoo it depends on who you married to If your wife is frugal no issue at all
@Katie-ki5be
2 жыл бұрын
Cash envelope system, I have a weekly budget that is all I have to spend. Meal plan and go to multiple stores if possible. Aldi is life changing and I can get all grass fed, organic and spend half of what I spend at another store.
@bridgetcatherine
4 жыл бұрын
Going vegan/plant-based saved us a bunch of money! You should look into it. Buying regular produce and bulk dried goods is the easiest way and healthiest way to save money. Great video!
@eringigi7096
4 жыл бұрын
Me too. I went from $6500/year to $3000/year.
@hautecouture2228
Жыл бұрын
You will spend that money at the doctors instead. Veganism is unhealthy. The elites are promoting it as they want all the men to be weak and unable to fight
@user-cg9ry5id5v
4 жыл бұрын
Oh another thing that I do! I’ve kind of made it into a game where I say how cheap I want my groceries to be that week and using coupons and deals I try to not go over that price. It makes it sort of fun and definitely saves money!
@nickelsanddimes4890
3 жыл бұрын
Ok so I get busy & just eat on the go.
@firecracker5381
3 жыл бұрын
Sooo many times I do nothing. Just what's around the home & it saves. Women who can be comfortable being soft & relax can beat the system of over working. We live in a very masculine & structured society. Femine energy comes out in being creative while cooking or reading. Being too busy is also not healthy.
@nataliecampbell8213
4 жыл бұрын
Eating seasonally helped me save alot of money. I buy most of my groceries from my local farm (CSA) weekly and they give me a ton of produce for less than grocery stores. They may not look all perfectly shaped or be as big but they are great!
@minimalmane1597
4 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on more plant based foods? Maybe a whole grocery trip for plant based eaters? Thank you
@jimmycrackedcorn214
3 жыл бұрын
In cooking, as in all the arts, simplicity is the sign of perfection- Curnonsky
@jimmycrackedcorn214
3 жыл бұрын
When we lack proper time for the simple pleasures of life, for the enjoyment of eating, drinking, playing, creating, visiting friends, and watching children at play, then we have missed the purpose of life. Not on bread alone do we live but on all these human and heart- hungry luxuries.- Ed Hayes
@sheldonsworld8853
4 жыл бұрын
I think shopping at wholesale places and fruit markets rather than chain supermarkets save me a lot of money. Plus looking into your fridge and using what is inside before it goes off...saves a lot of money.
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
💯
@craiggillett5985
4 жыл бұрын
So true.... I don’t shop until I have used everything in the fridge
@christined9131
4 жыл бұрын
I already do all the things you mentioned in your video. The only other thing I do is shop at locally owned stores and try to buy local produce, mainly to support the mum and dads stores and not the huge enterprises. Love your videos. Oh, I live in Queensland Australia.
@loreneknight9755
4 жыл бұрын
I cook from scratch. Shop the ads. Use coupons. Watch the food I already have in the fridge, freezer & pantry. Plan ahead. Freeze leftovers, share with neighbor's. Stay out of the store's, try to shop as little as possible...if your not there, you won't spend. Eat as natural as possible. Great video.
@ithacacomments4811
3 жыл бұрын
Organic food is my go to! Invest in your body !!! I never go low end for food.
@rudysalas9138
4 жыл бұрын
My hack tip, do not shop at target for food. I worked at target. Employees just stock food items, do not check expiration dates as they should. Personally, grocery stores are cheaper than target. Walmart has a wider variety than target as well with same or better prices.
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
I never shop at Target I just filmed there lol
@slackerjo
4 жыл бұрын
I gave up meat 4 years ago to cut my grocery bill (save about $50 a month) and the heath benefits on top of saving $ were an added bonus. We have Bulk Barn here in Canada and you can buy staples and spices in the amount you need and it's usually much cheaper than the packaged stuff. I cook my beans and lentils in an electric pressure cooker so it takes no time at all. I give myself one impulse buy when doing groceries so I don't feel deprived. It's never more than $4. I just got back from the store and the impulse buy was baked tofu and spinach samosas.
@june-uni
4 жыл бұрын
Jo Norman - it sounds like you have found the right balance for you 👍🏼. I’m living the same way over here in Australia but am still working my way to be meat free. Thanks for the pressure cooker tip :)
@slackerjo
4 жыл бұрын
@@june-uni Even if you only have meat twice a week it will make a big difference. I have to admit it, I had sticker shock at the grocery store in Melbourne so that may cut down your grocery bill.
@Lotusblume.8
2 жыл бұрын
I shop only once a month and use EVERYTHING in my kitchen in some way or other until the month is over. If I forget to buy something, then I live without it for the month. I also do a lot of mono meals.
@craiggillett5985
4 жыл бұрын
New Zealand 🇳🇿 banned GMO last century, our beef and lamb is all grass fed, growth hormones and all the other weird stuff the agri business pump into the foods Americans consume is banned here also. Free range eggs outsell cage raised, organic are expensive, but buying fresh produces at local farmers markets and small stores like the one you showed saves heaps!
@IMeMineWho
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Here we dont realize that there are problems with Gmos..not just pesticides.
@lorrainreed3378
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t eat meat or dairy or most processed foods, so that saves a lot. I eat fruits and veggies in season. I shop a couple of different stores. Trader Joe’s has the best prices on nuts, but Aldi’s has better prices for other things.
@adlsaias
4 жыл бұрын
Not saving anything when you factor in the medical care your nutritionally deficient vegan diet will cause you. Where do you think you are getting B12 from? How often do you test? Nor the mental stress when you attempt to become pregnant. You are being penny wise pound foolish with your health and posterity. Darwin award winner
@Weasleys93
4 жыл бұрын
@@adlsaias from supplements is my guess. Like the animals we eat do. No need to be so mean. People have different beliefs. Not your body so not your choice
@adlsaias
4 жыл бұрын
@@Weasleys93 So where do these supplements come from, my friend? Where did the ruminants get these industrial produced supplements before industrial revolution? All those hundreds of millions of Bison roaming the prairies in the 1850s do not seem B12 deficient. For 10s of millions of years these ruminants got their b12 from microbial factories in their four stomach system. You are desperately trying to deceive people that it is perfectly ok to select a diet that requires careful supplementation to avoid illness, tooth decay, infertility and early death. People can have whatever silly beliefs they want. But they usually do not want to literally kill their kids like Vegan parents are increasing doing, WHEN they can get pregnant that is. Even those that do not win the Darwin award by killing their own progeny, stunt them for life. Even Vegetarians are doing it now unknowingly. You are the mean one lying about your evil agenda. Far more animal lives are lost and ecosystems are destroyed mono-cropping for your soy latte than would be harvested for an animal food diet. You need to eat far less and create much less food waste consuming an naturally nutrient dense animal food diet. Cows do not create new CO2 from their key position in the eons old ruminant based carbon cycle. In fact, cattle living like the Bison create new soil by sequestration of new carbon released by your factory farmed insectcidal-herbicidal-habitat and soil destroying holocaust of mono-cropping your plant food diet. If people knew what a sugar, seed oil, and grains diet would do to them they would stop eating it am sure. It is you and people like you that are to blame for lying to them
@sangeethav4674
4 жыл бұрын
@@adlsaias there are many vegans put there who are pretty much healthy who eats vegetable supplements... Just because one avoids meat and diary doesn't mean they will die of malnutrition 😂😂😂
@ViewGator91
4 жыл бұрын
@@adlsaias I'm going to assume you aren't a troll... You aren't eating 1950's Bison you are eating factory farmed cows. I check yearly and my B12, testosterone, iron, protein, etc are perfect. Add in the fact my cholesterol almost halved from 250+ to 128, I'll stick to my veggies and starches. Also, you are an idiot
@cyanvaughn3359
Жыл бұрын
Gabe! We love your content. I’ve watched a lot of your material and like to rewatch because your vibe is so tranquil. Your videos have truly improved my life, both practically and because they are enjoyable. Keep it up you are making the world a better place
@lisastefan9342
2 жыл бұрын
If you are living alone you can also buy big packs of veggies for example carrots an just chop them up an freeze them
@bucsaved2111
3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how many people have allergies, cooking from scratch saves money & health.
@jonnaborosky8836
3 жыл бұрын
Like listening to you, especially how you know to price compare. I've done the things you talk about for years and years and years. I like that you've found the same ways to save money and be healthy. Other ways to save money on food: Garden, even if it's only a pot in doors by a window. Cook from scratch. You want pasta? Make it. You don't have to have a pasta maker to make it. You want yogurt? Make it. No yogurt maker needed. You want bread...no Bread maker needed. Etc. Take advantage of loss leaders, which are usually at the front of the store, and don't go any further into the store. See if stores will price match. Price compare not only inside the store but which store to go to. Batch cook. Buy in season when prices are low and either freeze, can or dehydrate foods. New food that comes into the house needs to be placed behind older food of the same kind, so that you don't end up eating the new while the old goes bad. Waste nothing. Eat leftovers and/or incorporate them into later meals. Meal plan around what's in your pantry, fridge and freezer, then according to sales at various stores. Meal prep (and snack prep). If you bring fruit or veggies home, wash them, cut them into serving size pieces....so any obstacles to using them are already overcome...like you're too tired to cook when you get home, or some such. OK, that's enough.
@TheAnonymous006
4 жыл бұрын
Tip for cereal: Buy a reusable plastic cereal box from the Dollar Store or Walmart for a fancy air tight seal. Buy cereal in bulk or bulk bags and refill. Saves over buying a packaged box.
@iteachmy3
2 жыл бұрын
In addition to making a list before grocery shopping, I create the menu based on the sales flyer (online gives you a preview the day/night before in most stores). If I base my menu around sale items, I'll save even more, as long as I don't choose recipes with expensive ingredients - keep it simple.
@nataliachi3286
Жыл бұрын
There's an app called flipp that'll gather all the weekly ad flyers from all your stores for you and make the shopping list from that. It saves me so much time 🙂
@christinestewart5951
2 жыл бұрын
Love your tip about eating the whole food item and not buying packaged foods.
@acajudi100
2 жыл бұрын
I order my groceries online for home delivery, and I cook my own meals. I share with others also, and I live in Mexico now, where everything is much cheaper for this 79 years young person on a pension.
@plantlady1227
4 жыл бұрын
If you are addicted to the K-cup coffee, try getting a reusable k-cup that you can load with whatever flavor coffee you want. You save money on the coffee, reduce the stuff you toss in the trash and it takes about 2 seconds to put coffee in the little cup (they aren't that big so it's not that much coffee). Win Win!
@stephaniewarwick8160
4 жыл бұрын
it's a small win but buy laundry detergent large container.Next time buy a half size...pour into large container and add water to make it go furrher. Budget shop tinned toms, cheap tinned veg is great for cottage pie; don't buy pasta in the pasta section..go to the world section..rice can be cheaperin that section..and pick goods deom floor shelf ir top shelf - never the middle shelf goods which are the most expensive. Happy savvy shopping!
@sandragregg9079
2 жыл бұрын
I make a list. Pre plan our meals. Shop my food closet. I hardly throw out food.
@LotusYeshe
4 жыл бұрын
Pro tip for the UK is the to shop before the store closes and get the reduced goods that will get thrown away that you could eat the same night, next day or freeze them! And worldwide, small businesses (green)grocer's are actually more affordable and healthier than supermarkets. I personally don't go to supermarkets but smaller chains/locals to not buy extra.
@DonaBologna
2 жыл бұрын
My boyfriend buys the generic brand of everything thinking that saves money and I've noticed so often that the name brand or even organic is on a better sale if you buy multiple! Checking prices should seem obvious, but so many people don't do it. I buy the meat that is about to expire and freeze it, that saves a ton. Shopping for certain things at Costco, Aldi, Walmart, etc can also save big. My mom shops at a local co-op where you get a pre-packed bag of meat or select groceries for 50% off. Not sure how common those are, but very smart!
@averynmitchell
3 жыл бұрын
Save that dough, and stop throwing away food! Anytime you make or grab a meal, eat today’s portion and freeze the rest. The last week of the month is “Leftover Feast”, which my family always looks forward to. We choose a meal from out of the freezer every night, and it feels like you’re going out to eat since you’re not eating the same thing all week. For example, I made a one pot tomato orzo dish at the end of August, and in the first week of October, I’m defrosting it to have with Pita Bread for 4 nights! Yummy and saves me from having to buy more food at the grocery store. P.S. Anything you see in the freezer aisle at the grocery store can be frozen, so there’s more options that you can possibly imagine!
@gaelenoconnell-bidabadi
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Avery. might you please consider sharing your tomato orzo dish recipe? I'm very interested in trying it :) Thank you in advance.
@cherylpeterson1
2 жыл бұрын
As a single woman, I get frustrated when I don’t use up the whole jar before it spoils. For applesauce, I buy the large container and freeze 1/2 of it. It thaws out beautifully, nothing spoils, and I get the lower per unit price.
@glow15
3 жыл бұрын
I live in a dorm that doesn't allow you to cook, and what has saved me a lot is having a stash of food that doesn't require cooking and takes minutes to prep (oat is my favourite!), and simply eating at the cafeteria instead of ordering delivery food or going out (The prices are around 40% cheaper compared to eating outside).
@catrashoo
2 жыл бұрын
I live in my car , I eat a lot of oatmeal, I either mix it with water or milk , by doing that I've been loosing weight.
@shooster5884
2 жыл бұрын
@@catrashoo Even at home I just put raw oats into warm milk and add fruit and a ground seed and nut mix and yogurt. I have a good string operated large chopper that would be handy for you in your car. It can chop all sorts of fruit and veg and nuts by just pulling the handle on the lid.. like a rough smoothie mix. Great for just eating the mix or chucking it into the oatmeal.
@vickyjansen3544
4 жыл бұрын
Mash potatoes in a box is one of the things I'll buy in a box as pasta. I had a box of mash potatoes that was going to expired and I had to use up. I made a gnocchi with flour and egg....salt pepper. Sheppard pie with mash potatoes to mash pan cakes. Potatoe bread.....bliz the potato. Potatoe soup with potato flakes is good too. I look on the box and most is dehydrated potato flakes only. Potatoe flakes as a thickener in soups. Potatoe balls as a appetizers. Don't rule every box from their cover. Thanks for your video......you did open my eyes on somethings......
@HomemakerDaze
4 жыл бұрын
Store carrots and the stem of broc in water lasts way longer
@naturescenes-naturemediati8444
4 жыл бұрын
Think about the waste from the smaller containers too and all the plastic and packaging that fills our landfills and worse oceans. It’s actually super cheap to purchase whole foods go to farmers markets where possible and cook rice meals which can go a long way .
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
Good point
@TsukinekoHeika
4 жыл бұрын
There are two points. The pre-cut or packaged is more expensive but for those who cannot cut/prepare for themselves (due to physical limitations) just pay that price. It's sad but a reality of being differently-abled. As for your tips, they are all great. I would add that shopping bulk bins does not mean you have to buy-in-bulk. You can bring a small baggy as easily as a big one, get just what you need. For organic, I would say meat, eggs, and some condiments. This is because of the additives that, in my case, seriously upset one of my medical conditions. As long as you wash your produce it's relatively the same, I stopped buying organic milk during the epidemic and I can't taste a difference. But eggs were a huge difference! The taste of free-range eggs is just there. I also buy brown eggs simply because I find they last longer. Although it's not for everyone, using a rewards app can also be a way to extend your budget.
@MSchipper
2 жыл бұрын
Could you use a food processor to cut up or grate vegetables? You can often find those second hand at thrift stores.
@TsukinekoHeika
2 жыл бұрын
@@MSchipper I am on the hunt for a good one, yes. I found a vintage one with all its blades but it was so heavy I couldn't even get it off the shelf! I'd say, conservatively, it weighed 25lbs. I wish I had been able to get it since it would have been worth the asking price.
@cmw1riternboro
Жыл бұрын
Get rid of extra bed linens. You only need 1-2 sets. Wash one and put on clean linens that you washed the week before.
@andyfreudenberg9187
4 жыл бұрын
As far as store choices go, Aldi is my go-to. Enjoyed the video! Thanks!
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
Love that place
@cherylT321
4 жыл бұрын
Wish there was one near me!
@steviebarrett
3 жыл бұрын
I save both time and money by writing a simple shopping list. Just before I go to the supermarket I will check my cupboards, fridge and freezer to see what I currently have and plan meals to use existing food to avoid waste.
@DR-bp1yu
2 жыл бұрын
One thing I’m working on, is the idea of a capsule pantry. So I’m trying to make a list of some core essential ingredients. Spices, meats, veggie mixes, etc and see how many different recipes I can come up, using these ingredients only. So rather than having 100 different spices, starches, veggies, etc. whittle it down to the most common. Then essentially purchase those in bulk and rotate the recipes. Example. Basic. Eggs, fruit, bread or tortillas. Proteins: Pork/Ham, Chicken, Fish, Lamb. Beef/turkey . Spice mixes. Lemon- butter, Curry, Teriyaki, Mexican, BBQ Starches: Potatoes, rice, Pasta, Quinoa. Beans/ Lentils Dairy: Milk, cream, Parmesan, cheddar/mozzarella Yogurt/Kefir Veggies: Broccoli/Cauliflower/Carrot mix , Primavera mix, Mexican mix, Coleslaw mix, Root veg mix So now I have 5 of each. I then do 5 cooking methods: Roasted, Slow cooking, Steamed, Oven bakes, soup The number of recipes I can create from just these 5 ingredients for each category is enough to result in a varied and nutritiously adequate fare. Because I can make lemon chicken, lemon pork, lemon fish, etc And Mexican chicken, Mexican pork, Mexican fish, Mexican lentils.. Curry Chicken, Curry pork, Curry Fish... you get the idea So I get all these recipes, then each week plan my menu by selecting a different protein and different spice mix per day. It is not boring and it is efficient and never the same meal in a month. I’m still working on it, but it does work. We do a brunch and leftovers but you could do six instead of 5 and have 30 different recipes for each month then start over. Or mix and match. Mexican ground beef with butter lemon steamed veggies, or lemon butter chicken with Mexican roasted veggies...
@shooster5884
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah... The little jars of herbs and spices thing drive me nuts.... the ones I use all the time are fine... Then there's the ones I only use once in a while... but essential for the recipe... it's okay if you are cooking for a large family, but I'm not... I've learned to adapt recipes I like not to have those gone out of date or lost their flavor anyway herbs and spices in the press.. !
@janetroberts5140
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great ideas. I have a drawer with just the spices I use. I'm by myself and make enough for 3-4 meals. The oatmeal for breakfast and fruit is great. I have walnuts, pecans and cashews as snack or garnish to round out the beans, rice, and pasta. I have cans of chicken which works for one person, tuna also. Had a short marriage of 14 months, we ate what he liked to cook only. Beans and rice, chicken and mix veggies as the topper. It was OK but got old for me which I like to switch up things. I like cooked oats and what he made was blended so he could drink it! Fast forward, I'm on my own and can have variety. I like to make fresh or steamed cabbage to mix with my pasta. Also made wild rice today so satisfying to add beans and another veggie.
@Summer_21446
3 жыл бұрын
I plant a garden every year & make fresh salsa, spaghetti sauce, pickles, etc. I also buy most of my groceries from Aldi. I buy household/personal items at Target. I stack a manufacturer coupon with a Target coupon on one item, then use the Cartwheel app, plus I get 5% off with Target debit card.
@melissabell3269
3 жыл бұрын
I have learned the hard way to buy only the produce you know you're going to eat in the next few days or week because it goes bad so fast.
@knowledgeapplied
4 жыл бұрын
*Make a plan. Buy in bulk. Get creative. Save what's left over.*
@iloveprivacy8167
3 жыл бұрын
Know where your store puts the clearance rack & shop evenings, especially early in the week (they'll be marking down the perishables that won't make it to the next weekend).
@eviec3180
4 жыл бұрын
I stick to my list and time myself... refrains me from wandering. 😊
@chrili7544
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! ☺️ I love your positive energy, it’s very infectious 🤗 (I hope this is the right word. Sorry for my English, I am from Austria and trying my best 😅)
@chrismacdonell7114
4 жыл бұрын
Your english is great! Wouldn't have known you weren't a native speaker if you didn't say that you aren't!
@kenshinhimura3003
4 жыл бұрын
We live in Spain, our budget is 15%. We usually spend more on fresh produce. Staying healthy costs money too.
@wafflitow3077
4 жыл бұрын
Good video, I would just add that the music in the background is too loud so it can be quite distracting
@maribelacosta450
4 жыл бұрын
I got a Keurig last year for mother's day since I was wasting more coffee due to not finishing the pot. What we did was buy the generic reusable/refillable k cup at Walmart. It was 2 bucks and we then buy regular ground coffee and just use it like that.
@craiggillett5985
4 жыл бұрын
Great advice Gabe, I have a few; - Buy milk in bulk, in plastic and freeze it. Defrost slowly in the refrigerator. - resist the ‘three for $20’ combos... compare the weights of the packs that are in the combo, to the regular price, even at the next size up, the number of times I’ve noticed that it’s more affordable to buy 2 singles the next size up than three for $X is remarkable Store brands labels: compare the labels, the source of the food, the packaging feel and design, and who produces the product, very often it’s absolutely exactly the same product, likely to have come off the same production line and it’s the pretty label that’s different. - always eat seasonal fresh foods. Resist the grapes flown in over 10000 miles in the middle of winter
@NitrEmo
4 жыл бұрын
Defrosted milk is sort of gross, clogs up. It's alright for cooking with, but not to drink. Unless maybe if you get skimmed or something? We usually have 3,8% and it just doesn't work for freezing.
@shooster5884
2 жыл бұрын
@@NitrEmo I buy and freeze a lot of litres of organic milk because I only shop once every week or 10 days and I live rurally. I defrost them in a cool room and don't notice any difference in the taste. I hate the taste of non organic milk, or chemical milk, as I call it, and my village shop only has chemical milk. What I do spend extra on is organic fruit and veg that I eat a lot of raw but prices on them have come down a lot in Ireland.
@jainthorne4136
2 жыл бұрын
Or simply break your milk habit. The dairy industry makes you think that humans need cow milk. Not even remotely true. Get your calories and vitamins from solid foods not liquids.
@nicomyth
4 жыл бұрын
Include "planned-overs"... make large batches of the same freezable meals based on that weeks sales. If there are left over items try to include them in your future meal plan. Ex. You make a large batch of mashed potatoes to be a side dish one night and you use the leftover mashed potatoes in a soup another night. Try to limit waste. Know what your common staples are and start a pantry of them so that you only buy those items when they are on sale. Most sales are cyclical and happen about every 6-8weeks. If you only purchase items when they are on sale you save quite a bit. Pick recipes that tend to use similar ingredients allowing you to buy items in bulk and plan your meals based on that week's sales flyer as much as possible.
@givengrace3162
3 жыл бұрын
I do this especially for Costco and buy specific items we use daily only on sale. Doing this gave us enough tp from March through this craziness to date. We still have enough through November. Watching to see if it will go back on sale, maybe after the election? Lol
@LNelson882
2 жыл бұрын
Know a handful of basic core meals you can make and what are the common ingredients/spices/seasonings etc.... once know this keep a small stock pile on hand and when that common items you use goes on sales only get enough to stock up on the designated space you allow for it.
@bangalorebobbel
3 жыл бұрын
more saving tips around food and cooking (saving potential upto): - avoid in general things like packed juices and sparkling soft drinks, small portions of packed drinking water, alcohol (100%) - bake your own bread - if not wanting to do the dough etc. get you a bread maker (50%) - go to farmer markets half an hour before closing (70%) - grow your sprouts and herbs at home (50%) - get not so often used spices in small portions only and salt in big bags (50%) - use in your kitchen cotton cloth instead of paper cloth, paper tissues etc. (100%) - if you bbq check where to buy the cheapest charcoal (70%) - use steamcooker in order to save energy (50%) - never purchase any to-go-food (sandwiches, coffee etc.) when you can prepare same thing at home much cheaper (80%)
@aaatt85
2 жыл бұрын
Our discount stores often get surplus non dairy products that have longer expiration dates. They also tend to offer niche high end ingredients that have been passed up by frugal shoppers at the original retailer, like imported Italian pasta! You never know what you'll find.
@alinewright1093
4 жыл бұрын
The day or 2 after a new sale ad starts there are many mark downs on vegetables, meats, baked goods. Go online to learn how to properly store your fruits, vegetables to last longer. Ex. Mushrooms store in a brown paper bag with a paper towel in the refrigerator 🤓
@momof2momof2
4 жыл бұрын
Many items are the brand name in store brand packaging. If you have a store that offers bulk bins that's where you get great value. Your freezer is your friend with foods close to use by dates.I shop at a store called Winco, and Walmart.
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
💯🔥
@psymompa
2 жыл бұрын
All good tips. Here are a few that have been working for my family of four. Biggest money saver at the moment, give up and/or reduce meat and dairy consumption. Also helps to shop sales and buy produce that is in season. Definitely agree about buying less processed food. Helps to also give up items such as sodas, juices and bottled water. I still drink coffee but have cut back to two cups a day and I buy my coffee beans in bulk.
@lesleeg9481
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the dirty dozen list! Everything in the second column is stuff I eat all the time and will buy organic from now on. Since I already do most of your other hacks this was super great to learn. I also make my own yogurt and sourdough bread, so I don't have to spend money on that stuff and it's WAY cheaper and tastes better.
@juanitasullivan3372
2 жыл бұрын
You really hit on good tips so thank you! I buy rice and beans in large sacks and dry can and I have some in mylar bags inside food buckets. I cook up enough rice for a week. I usually cook up a couple things at once such as a brown sugar meatloaf and a salmon loaf. Then portion them up and freeze. When it comes to cooking vegies I use my pressure cooker. It saves time and power as everything cooks faster. I'm not talking about an instapot but a regular pressure cooker. I can use that on my portable butane stove if power goes out where an instapot is power only and they cost too much anyway. I get eggs in the large cartons (18 eggs) because the eggs costs less per egg than the dozen carton. I buy milk in quart cartons. I buy several at one time and freeze them except one that goes into my fridge. When that one is half full I take out another and place it behind the older one. It will be ready to use the next day. You just need to give the carton a good shake before each use. Freezing doesn't hurt the milk at all. You mentioned meal planning which is super important. If one cooks from scratch, not only is it healthier but less expensive as well. I have a large collection of spices and when meal planning I always check to see what's in the cupboard so I don't buy something I don't need.
@nadiapadilla7795
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t waste food, I buy groceries with a specific budget and a list that I write down every saturday before checking what is left in my fridge, and also I make plan meals for the whole week. I don't drink coffee but I do love kombucha and it is more expensive than starbucks coffee, so I learned how to make it, and now I produce my own free kombucha. I don't buy cans, I buy beans and chickpeas in bulk, cook them and put them in the freezer.
@modernadulting6857
4 жыл бұрын
Make a shopping list and stick to it Plan your meals ahead of time and know the ingredients for each meal. The time you spend planning will end up being the time you save while you’re shopping.
@ivanpadilla4479
3 жыл бұрын
Little late to the comment section but my plan to save on food and food waste is to plan out our meals for 4 days. This gives us a little buffer if we go out and it won’t go to waste.
@barbaradace7952
3 жыл бұрын
Free PDF cookbook: “The Good & Cheap Cookbook” by Leanne Brown. Try the “Savory Summer Cobbler”-mmm!!
@alejandradamian9617
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I do a lot of these same practices. Will nurture & glow up my meal planning. I also want to look into discounted grocery stores. Big love & lots of luck!
@KfolksMs
4 жыл бұрын
I find plant based is cheaper and kinder to the animals....good that you watched the documentary. Feeling that cruelty to animals is wrong is not messed up. That is your proclivity towards kindness and social justice for all brings. Good vid, thx!!
@richardkilley6838
4 жыл бұрын
I make a meal plan for the week, I will base this on what I already have in and then make a list of what I need from the shop and I stick to that list religiously. Thses 2 methods are really helpful because when I get home from work I know what I'm going to cook and I know that all of the ingredients I need will be available. There were lots of times in the past when I would have to make a trip the the shop each day to buy food which is way more expensive and I would usually pick up stuff I didnt need also it stops you from using the easy but costly option of just ordering take out!
@user-cg9ry5id5v
4 жыл бұрын
I really like your content! Makes me want to keep going with my frugal living. Thank you! I also have been buying every day staples at a restaurant supply store open to the public. It’s made things like rice and beans sooo cheap!
@dawnkeckley7502
2 жыл бұрын
Good idea focusing on grass-fed beef and free-range chickens. The American diet is way to high in omega 6 fats compared to omega 3, and grass-fed/free-range animals eating what they are designed to eat results in more Omega 3 fatty acids for you.
@kcototheyoyoyo
4 жыл бұрын
Try Sprouts it’s great for vegetarians and vegans trying to find food and they support minimal waste!!
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
Is that a store ?
@mydanshi6500
Жыл бұрын
I found that going healthy and giving up alcohol, sugar, dairy and wheat (in stages) has saved me a load of money. I don’t miss them because I feel so good and my grocery bill is half that of my son who smokes and is addicted to pre-packed snacks and energy drinks.
@barbarapinto2305
2 жыл бұрын
I am a senior and some markets offer a 10% off to seniors on certain days -often unadvertised. Also places like Trader Joes and Aldi's will take back anything you don't like or isn't quite right. No questions asked. when buying items like rice or seeds, I often buy from bulk since I use less of it and the large bag will be wasted. and I really appreciate your videos, for many reasons, not least of which you are direct and concise and don't waste my time with frivolous chatter! thank you!
@tammiepulley1396
2 жыл бұрын
I am single. I try to keep my grocery trip to 19 items or less and only once per week. I’ve done the math of averages. This plan keeps my impulse and junk food to a minimum and my weekly bill below $70. This also allows for eating out once a week.
@LOdmaric
3 жыл бұрын
I looked into it (after watching one of those docos 😱) the organic chooks end up in the same place... I won’t even tell you what happens to baby boy chickens. Can’t unsee that shit. We are a brutal species.
@ModernDayPilgrim
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Happy to say we practice lots of them! The best ones you mentioned that we do are shop the perimeter of the store. Buying fresh food, not processed and store brands. Also, shopping at ALDI is a great money saver. Thanks for this! Have a fabulous day! 😃🙌🏼💯
@donnabrewer6968
2 жыл бұрын
Allison aren't everywhere
@springcrocus7flower635
2 жыл бұрын
I have heard that too. I do get canned tomato products and dry beans. Some canned ones to keep on hand for rushed times or too tired after work. Broth and spices (ugh- so expensive!) Are also down an aisle. So can't avoid them always.
@TheBestRoseinTexas
4 жыл бұрын
I follow this rule but I avoid buying WIC items because people on WIC truly need those essentials. Solid video. 👍🏾
@GabeBult
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lreeher
4 жыл бұрын
The Princess would know. The entitled women don't need a man...they just need the government to steal from tax payers to compensate for their bad life choices.
@euenfheiejrj
3 жыл бұрын
Since I live in a big city and walk to the grocery store, I only use a shopping cart that I can carry, which helps me to not buy too much. I shop a few times a week and decide what I’m making before I go and always make a list before I go. I also clip coupons but don’t buy things just because it’s on sale. I also recommend freezing extra things like chipotle in adobo sauce, tomato sauce, etc and freezing homemade pesto for a quick meal. We also buy meats and freeze when it’s on sale. We also stopped buying taco seasoning, since we had all of the spices to make it.
@sarahstarnes2197
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, name brand is likely made in the same factory as store brand, with some exceptions.
@ImTheFatboy
Жыл бұрын
my tips are to go against the store norms. stores generally are set up with produce at the beginning making you feel like you deserve a treat at the end for conscious shopping. so I go the opposite way and start closer to the treats while I still have my cognizance to turn them down. I also don't grab the biggest basket. if I'm just running in to get a few things I won't grab one at all. if I'm going full on shopping I opt for that smaller cart rather than the big one because the bigger the basket the more you subliminally want to fill it.
@nicolewilliams2468
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid. I was appalled that my husband had no clue about price per ounce, etc. He’s gotten to be a MUCH better shopper since we got married.
@milan4ever
2 жыл бұрын
The most important is quality of the food. So read carefully ingredients list and make decision based on it, not price alone. Try to buy best quality food you can afford.
@rachelcoblentz3084
4 жыл бұрын
I have a running inventory list in my notes broken up into fridge/freezer and pantry items that I use with the check mark bubbles so I can go thru my food quickly before shopping and see what is not checked off and build meals off the food I already have and then just pick up the essentials to restock and a few extra items to filll out my meal plan . Keeps me from buying doubles of things like from the pantry that I don’t see at the front like I have cans of beans in the back listed on my inventory so I won’t accidentally buy more beans bc I forgot how many I have.
@ettamargason4995
4 ай бұрын
Press and seal is a must! Esp if you have no vacuum sealer. Plastic wrap is not as good.❤
@karenperry5998
4 жыл бұрын
I love Market Basket!! Their organic produce can be less than other stores like Stop & Shop's conventional produce!! My best item there is the Dr Bronners toothpaste for $3.99. It's $5.99-$6.99 elsewhere! Great tips, great video!!
@adrymxl
2 жыл бұрын
I like to hop supermarkets, like every week I go to a different supermarket, all supermarkets are good at something, for example Walmart is good to stock up on Grains, frozen fruits, dishwasher detergent, so the first week of the month I get extra of that, next week to small supermarket like Sprouts that's great on bulk stuff and fresh fruits and veggies. That way I get the best of different places c:
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