I think the question is..... would Larry be able to survive a month if Hope gave up coffee. 😂 Great info in this video! Thank you for the time you all put into helping us.
For stocking up on canned goods, most stores like Walmart and target will sell them online to be shipped in the mail with free shipping if you reach a minimum amount and it helps me get the better deals without having to go to their overwhelming stores (and will also save on gas and time).
Hi great idea ! Not necessarily Walmart as we're in Scotland but local supermarket sainsbury's and tesco have limited expiry dates so if storing for the pantry beware ! X
My Dad and I wanted to reduce the amount of caffeine we were consuming so we have been making regular ground coffee and using less ground coffee to make a weaker pot and then adding decaf coffee crystals to add back more coffee flavor without the caffeine. It actually taste better than full strength coffee because the decaf is just pure coffee flavor.
After I did a pantry inventory, A few weeks ago I realized I needed to stock up on baking soda, baking powder, icing sugar and mustard but was unable to find any for a reasonable price (started to panic) until this week when they all came on sale. I stocked up. I also know I will need laundry and dish soap but I have some time to watch for those to come on sale. I went 3 weeks without milk because I used my powdered milk from pantry and then I found 2 more back up emergency jars. I will buy fresh milk in the next couple of weeks before I have to dip into my emergency powdered milk stock. Being prepared and planning is really the key. We are now having a vegetarian meal once a week and I am trying to miss one week of big grocery shopping in a month. So far that is working. Great Video
I'm trying to cut way back on dairy product usage. Both for cost and calorie savings! I enjoy them SO MUCH but try to see anything beyond an occasional jug of milk for cooking and coffee as a treat. There again, it is an attitude adjustment. I don't feel deprived as I haven't cut these items out completely.
@@janetstonerook4552 I use very little milk as well. What I normally do is I buy whole milk and water it down and freeze half of it. The powdered milk worked great for baking and for tea so I didn't really miss the milk in the end. Two weeks ago I also stretched out my yogurt by making my own yogurt . I know what deprivation feels like and I don't feel that at all now: Just gratitude
@@sandrabryan9106 I agree, Sandra. It isn't about being deprived. It's about coming back into moderation. We Americans have been overdoing a good thing for a long time. European countries I've visited are amazed at how much of everything we use. Adults don't drink milk there but use it sparingly in their hot drinks and in cheeses and yogurts. A lot of foods they only had on special holidays we think we need to eat every day!
Honestly, what would I do without you two? I start off thinking (not in an arrogant way) "Oh, I know this!" and then you say something about it that makes me sit up and think "ah, but I would keep better tabs on how much I use if etc......". This is really important for me as a relatively new vegan - the food I buy most has changed and I don't fully know yet what I buy regularly and how long it lasts. For instance, my consumption of peanut butter and chickpeas has really gone up! And I'm cooking dried beans in the Instant Pot now (and freezing excess) instead of automatically opening tins, so that's a change that I could note as well. What you give us in these videos is *so* useful. PS. Please tell us more about how you manage delaying gratification? I'm working on it but I am rubbish at it, to be honest. And PPS. Doesn't Larry look nice and smart in a tie? PPPS. Holy moly, look at how many subscribers you've got now!!! It was much less than this when I joined you, so it's going up all the time. People obviously value your input as much as I do, and that's good to see. Congratulations!
talking about coffee awhile back i found 44 oz bags of coffee beans for $.97 a bag mfrp $29.98 . so i bought one went home and tried it it was very good. I went back and spent the price for one can $7.99 which was 8 bags. wow what a steal, that is what I do all the time.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only person that doesn't like shopping at Walmart. I get so stressed out by the layout of the store. When I go I stick to a list of specific items and avoid all the impulse buys. I prefer a smaller store like Aldi or Food Lion.
I just adore you folks! Kind as the day is long and so very helpful. I rewatch l/listen to your videos to stay in the frugal mindset. I told my sister about your channel; the best way I could describe it is “the comfort food of TH-cam”. 😂
Another trick, i.e., 'sales strategy,' besides physical store size, is that Walmart moves things around. As a plan, Walmart moves items from one place to another in order to have the customer walk around the store to see other items and that increases the possibility of an impulse buy.
Just got algorithm-ed here. Wow! You definitely have a new subscriber in me! Thank you so much for all these tips and info. Even though I already live quite frugally, you've already given me a few more tips I hadn't thought of. And you two are so super cute together! Thank you💚
We are a retired couple on the U.K.on a limited budget. You have helped us so much with making inventory of all our cupboards fridge and freezer. It has made such a difference. Thankyou for your help
After holiday clearances (if stored properly) are the best ways to save money. Calling companies ahead of those expected clearance sales to get coupons, saves even more.
We don’t have Aldi in NM. I go to Albertsons the 1st Wednesday of the month because they have a 10% discount for seniors. I might hit the reduced price bread store once a month, then freeze the bread. I might hit Smith’s if they have good sales, Sam’s Club once a month . And fresh produce 2 times a month at Sprouts.
I had to laugh at Larry dating certain items. I've done that for years...it is almost an OCD thing with me. Friends say it is. Oh, well, it's harmless and really does help with pre-planning. Love your videos!
I watch store ads and buy the loss leaders that I will use. Kroger, Fred Meyer, in my area, had 8 oz of cheese for 1.47 with coupons so I got the limit. I will use it and can freeze cheese if need be.
I taught my younger colleague at work how to budget and she and I are saving more than we ever did. There's still plenty we could do. We are currently doing the 10% challenge and it's, definitely working for us. Thanks guys your challenge is amazing and still very relevant to us who live in the UK XXX
Some store have racks with reduced produce & reduced bakery products & clearance items or dented cans. Walmart stores have shelves for clearance items at reduced prices. Check flyers like shop rite for sale prices & check papers for coupons especially Sundays.
Enjoy listening to all your wonderful ideas. I wonder how it would work if 2 or 3 families got together purchased items in bulk then divide the products up. Thank you for all that you are doing.
This may sound strange but just use water when washing clothes. If there is grime or dirt spot treat. They will get clean. If you wear layers only wash the inner layer every time. Use baking soda for brushing teeth. Don't wear deodorant. Not good. It clogs up pours. If you smell wash up. Toothpaste expensive and bad for you especially the flouride. Buy presents ahead of time. Buy only when prices ridiculously low. Buy new stuff at Goodwill for cheap. Or new stuff at garage sale. Make your fancy meals at home. Play your favorite music. No tips to pay. Wait on each other. Go through your house and stop rebuying things you can't find. Use vinegar to clean or Dawn or generic Dawn for other stuff. Stop buying expensive cleaning supplies. Wash your car at home. That will save a ton of money. In between times use a spray bottle and a rags. It's quick and you don't have to drag the hose out and make a mess. Never buy new furniture. You don't need it and NO ONE CARES like you think they do. Ride your bike. Do push-ups. Don't go to the gym. That's just pride. You don't need mirrors. Keep your shirt on. Take walks. Play tennis. Don't waste money on stupid movies. Live YOUR life. Stop watching Actors and Actresses. All that will do is get you fantasizing. Love YOUR spouse. Love life. Help your neighbor. Yep, that neighbor. Read your King James Bible. Don't skip that one! Pray for people. Love people. Enjoy your life. Be frugal. But don't be afraid to give $50 or $100 or? to someone with a genuine need. It will come back to you I promise. Done many multiple times including vehicles I didn't need. Never had a lot of money. God is good. We need to be too.
I have always dated my bulk purchases. There are many ways to cut back on items. I dilute my laundry detergent with water and use much less than the manufacturer recommends and I have no problems. Same with my dawn. If I use my dishwasher I use a half teaspoon. Sometimes with my coffee I will reuse the grounds, add half as much fresh grounds and brew. You can always adjust for your personal taste. I've always been frugal. I have learned so much from you guys. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Bravio Larry! I'm not sure I could do without coffee! But we do need to be flexible in our consumption habits. One of the few food luxuries I was buying was an occasional gourmet bag of coffee. Due to the increasing prices, I decided I could no longer justify that so I've shopped around for less expensive brands that were still taste satisfying. And bought them in larger, more economical cans and froze half to keep it fresher longer. That way I can still enjoy my morning pot of coffee at less than half the cost of the gourmet stuff! And I don't feel deprived. 👍👍👍
I bit the bullet and didn’t “go” to Walmart, but they have free curbside pick-up over $35 so I did my weekly shopping on their app, got our usual fancy items like organic bread and Gardien meats, only had to compromise on a few things, and got our grocery bill down almost $100! I know our corner grocer is one of the priciest in town, but I can bike there. Well the gas I’m saving isn’t worth the inflated prices! $6.99 for our fancy bread vs $5.18 at Walmart! $5.99 for our favorite vegan sausage at the usual store, $5.19 for the exact same brand at Walmart! Every item was like this- we found the same brands or something similar (organic/vegan) for $0.50-1.00 less across the board. It was shocking! I’ll be ordering from Walmart more often.
I've started a small pantry in my she shed I'm reiseing juice bottles for flour and sugar in put shops u can't get sugar flour 2 minute noodles it's showing here in Australia
We use the same method. When I’m tracking something to see how long the item lasts- I will date the item when opening. I se a sharpie ….just make sure the ink is dry before placing it in a shelf or in the shower. Excellent for Laundry soap, shampoo etc! Gr8 tip!!
I have been gradually sharing what tips I’ve learned from your videos w my husband and he is willing to work w me to make some changes. So far: We’ve double checked all light bulbs to make sure they’re all LED,we’re experimenting with lowering the thermostat on our natural gas furnace to 69 in the evenings while we cover ourselves with warm throws and supplement w an oil filled radiator portable heater( has 3 settings up to 1500 W but i set it on setting #2 and it kept the LR at 70 degrees for the 3 hrs we normally have the temp at 72 before it is programmed to lower to 65 over night)I am getting back in the habit of making stews, 15 bean soup etc in the crockpot and I’m going to dust off some old family favorite recipes and freeze some meals. I also emptied my daddy’s refrigerator and unplugged it until we decide what we’re going to do with the travel trailer he lived in on our property these last 7 yrs( daddy is 88 and now lives in a Alzheimer’s unit near me.) It is a possibility we could rent it out if we need to. Daddy and I have also enjoyed gardening, vegetables and flowers, together until just this summer,when due to 100+ heat and his advancing mixed dementia , he couldn’t beh outside w me much😔. My next move is to “ take inventory of my freezers and pantry”😘 Keep the helpful advice coming. Thank you both!!! 8:46
You can get the Walmart app and check prices at the store you select. It will also let you know if a particular item is instock and the location of that item in the store. Walmart has the lowest prices where I live.
Wow, that is exactly what I am doing..even more so now I am purchasing in bulk cause down the road prices will increase! You both keep me on my toes!!! Thank you 😊
I wanted to track usage for toilet paper. I had just opened a 20 pack. I put it on my phone calendar. A few weeks later, I counted rolls. I don't need to buy TP for a couple of years other than back stocking....
I too don't enjoy shopping at Walmart but I shop there every grocery day. haha Hate the atmosphere, unfriendly staff, large store and basic uncleanliness of it..... but I do get a rush every time I look at the amount of food I get for such a small amount of money compared to other stores. Then I go to Sobeys (Canada) and buy the things I can't find at Walmart. I smell the bread baking and chicken roasting and chat with some staff who've worked there for decades. LOL
Celebration going on at our house today!! Got our electric bill and it was down $20.00! I shared this because I feel you know how we would feel saving even a small amount of money. There are other areas we have noticed that are doing well but our focus at this time was "Were we saving anything on the electric bill?" We did it and now onto other areas to cut costs. Thanks for sharing and encouraging us.
I don't do it with food but that's a great tip Larry. I did it though with a reed diffuser for my home and one medium sized diffuser lasted six months!.
I have had to totally change the way I meal plan and shop. If I’m counting on chicken breasts for a specific meal and they are not available then I have to change dinner one night and a second meal using up the leftovers. It is definitely not optimal but you gotta be flexible.
Larry this question is for you. Did you have any withdrawals from not drinking coffee for a month? I stopped drinking Ice Coffees & Coke five weeks ago. I was vomiting & had horrible headaches for 7 days straight. I was miserable. I'm so glad I stopped the Caffeine. I'm never going back. I'm drinking only water, felling good and saving money.
Don't forget all that sugar that was in your drinks, that would've caused withdrawals too! Good for you, that is a huge step forward for your health as well as budget!
One other thing people need to keep stocked is over the counter medications if you take a baby aspirin daily buy some extra if you need baby Tylenol keep 1 or 2 extra also cough medicines and cough drops, allergy medicines. So many medicines and vitamins that you take regularly have some extras just in case they are expensive or you just plain can't get it. Thank you Hope and Larry for giving us some great tips. I started shopping Aldi and walmart to look for the lowest prices between the two stores.
We grocery shop basically from our deep and upright freezers, and dry goods pantry and make our meals . The Gap foods when they get down to 3, I must find them to get the count back up to 12 yet cost effective. We honestly go on food kicks Spring time we always eat a lot of peanut butter I always make sure we have our fruit preserves to eat with it on sandwiches. Great video guys !!!
Larry sure is a trooper on forgoing coffee for a month. I like to drink 2 cups of coffee and use one of those pods I fill myself. I put 7g of coffee in my pod. I find that I just let the water run through the pod again for my second cup and it tastes fine. Try it with yours! make half and then run it though again. that can save you 50%!!!!
We have started only eating two meals a day, breakfast of oatmeal with fruit and a early dinner, water and one coffee or tea a day, cutting back on portions helps, I found I was cooking too much food. I bake all our desserts and bread, I only buy real food, the kind you have to cook or can eat without any packaging. My food stock is flour, rice, oats, yeast, oil, eggs, frozen veg/ fruit, baking supplies, condiments, almond milk, etc.
Tremendous advice! Thank you! I am not panicking but am slowly stocking up. Just in case prices go EVEN higher...pasta rice and my breakfast oatmeal are big items for me
You can order canned goods from Walmart online. I do that a lot when I don't feel like dealing with the public. We have found that if we weaken our coffee a bit, that it will go farther also. I also weaken my dish soap and put it into a pump container. I put 1 inch of soap to the rest water and shake slightly after closing. It will go a lot farther. If you use fabric softener sheets- cut them in half. Wear your jeans/pants a couple days if they aren't dirty. Doing less laundry will help on the water, soap and softener situation. We have also cut down on the amount of food we eat. I have gotten smaller plates to eat on, so we feel as though we ate a whole plate full. It tricks the mind, and you are actually full. Little changes add up to a lot of big things. God bless.
I have decided to not plant tomato plants this year. I have so many canned tomatoes that will last me a year. I am going to focus on growing more lettuce, microgreens, carrots, root veggies etc.
Spend less and throw in some fasting days, lol. My husband started doing that more, beyond faith based fasting. He said he definitely feels the difference, along with exercise and a sensible diet. He also cut out sugar, except what's naturally in fruit. I really need to do that one myself. I'm a pastry kind of sweets girl.
I can see this was said in jest but skipping meals to save money is not a ‘frugal tip’ and is the sad reality for many people around the world. Many people skip meals to be able to afford other basic necessities or feed their children first.
@@Alicesgardenau actually my husbands doctor told him to do fast days. He was diagnosed with covid last July and spent three months on oxygen. He was also diagnosed with type two diabetes at the same time. He changed everything. Has lost 60 pounds and has been testing diabetes free for over a month now. A fast day is actually a good thing. If you are starving or have medical needs that would make that dangerous, then no, you wouldn't want to do fast days. My husband is logging in many miles a day walking and riding his bike. He said it's the best he's felt in years. He's working to get back down to his military weight, which is the weight he should be at for his height.
@@Alicesgardenau people all over the world fast regularly for religious beliefs. in fact what is breakfast? you are breaking the fast that you just did when you slept for 7-8 hrs-break fast.
I really like your videos cause they can be extremely helpful to people who are not used to live frugal. I never realised that I am a frugal person, because so many tips you give I've learned from my parents and just adopt them. For stocking up my pantry I really buy a bulk when things are on sale. Most products can be stocked up for 1 or 2 or even more years. So when I get some flour (that costs o,99€ per kilo in normal times .... an now it's up to 1,99€) I really buy much more than I need in a month (because I bake bread myself I need around 4 kilos a month). Same with coffee or tea. Why not buy a years amount (that would be 12 packages for you). Is that hoarding? Maybe but in the end it's me who has to get through life with my kind of budget not someone else, right? This way whenever in the coming months stocked products are on sale again one has to buy less to hold an acceptable level of stocking. Of course this is difficult when you start by zero and you would have to spend a lot of money if you would do it for all products. But one always has to start somewhere like Hope said, one has to prioritise. But it's not only about buying .. it's also about stop doing things. For example: the last person of our family has to shower in the bathtub and collect the water - witch later on is used to flush the toilet. We don't buy shower gel but use soap bars instead - they last longer. We don't have paper towels any more. Instead of them we made "those" from old bed cloth and they will be washed (because it doesn't matter the washing machine has to be used anyway). Instead of using the vaccuum cleaner take a broom, instead of buying peeling cream for your face take used coffee grounds with a scant table spoon of oil. The hair normally doesn't need conditioner. But if you feel the need take apple vinegar. Don't buy bottled water try water from you tub (if your water is good where you live). When preparing meals you can always cut the recipe- for example if it says 500g of meat take 400 or 450, when it says heavy cream take milk instead and so on. Whenever you have something in your hand that normally would go into the trash ask yourself can I use it up? For example if you are used to put the green from your cauliflower into your composter - did you know that they can be eaten? Why not making a soup our of them? With some potatoes, onions, garlic .... it's very tasty.The same goes with the green from carrots- make pesto out of it. And have you ever realised how expensive cookies are? (I have to admit my family absolutely love a teatime with some cookie). But the main ingredient is sugar - so the best is to bake them yourself an freeze them in packages of 200g. Don't buy books lend them at your public library or maybe your local church comunity has a library too, like ours. Cut you social media time - man I can tell you that saves a lot of money. Instead of watching TV have a nice evening with you family and playing different games. Whenever possible lend items. Maybe you can have your neighbours lawn mower for cleaning his back yard . Think out of the box and be creative you will find new solutions how one can save.
For years we have spent 140 dollars a months for a cleaning service and thoroughly enjoyed this luxury. But we can save there! Hubby and I sat down and decided that if we scheduled a fixed time every week where we clean the house ourselves, every Monday morning from 9 to 10, we can eliminate this expense to offset rising prices in other areas of our budget. This amounts to 2 man hours of cleaning each week, the house has 3 floors and we will do one floor each week, so each floor gets cleaned once every 3 weeks. This is totally adequate and once we planned it out this way it was the obvious choice to save. Anyone can buckle down for one hr of cleaning!
Do you happen to have a video on which type of plugged in lights use less electricity? I like having a bed side light on to read at night. Wanted to know which lamps/bulbs use less energy but still allow me to see.
Great info! I just had to chime in with a Kroger comment: Where my son lives they have a very nice Kroger that offers specialty items, etc. and they refer it to "The Gucci Krog". LOL God bless!
I got so much out of your video on saving fuel. By slowing down and setting cruise control I’m getting 6 more miles per gallon. That’s definitely helping a tank of gas last longer. Thank you.
I cut out unnecessary trips to a minimum and buying in bulk helps. Sometimes I do go for a leisurely drive. I couldn't believe how far a full tank of gas went!
I hope I can always have at least two cups of coffee a day ☕️I'm not a vegetarian however vegetarians have shown that we don't need to panic if meat is scarce. There are new ways to eat vegetables including patties and veggie meat(less)balls and Poor man's potatoes, onions and peppers is a treat!
I manage to control my family shopping bills with the use of couponing. CVS is best place to coupon to ger free toothpaste, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, dish soap and laundry soap.
Yes, Wal Mart has the most consistently low prices on most items in my area. I shop the loss leaders at the 2 other stores in my town, but usually Wal Mart is usually lower on everything else. My tip is to have the apps for any grocery store in your area. It has never been easier to comparison shop.
As part of the 10% rule, try calling some of your vendors/shop around. After a phone call to each, I was able to negotiate our internet bill by $20/month, our cell phone bill by $18/month, and switched insurance companies from Nationwide to Geico -- which was $400 cheaper for a 6 month policy with same coverage. Don't get too comfy and make sure you shop around every so often!
Mom,brother and I buy bath soap and toilet paper in bulk. It's less trips to the store also the price of them are locked in for a while. We buy 96 rolls of tp at once on eBay free shipping bath soap free shipping on Amazon
Brilliant content 👍 Inventory list and do you really need it appeals to me as a frugal minimalist 😊 Thanks for continuing to encourage, enlighten and share with practicality 👏
I live in a rural area of Texas and have 2 grocery stores within a reasonable travel distance, Brookshire Brothers is in my town (pop 1500) and Brookshire’s is in a town twelve miles away (pop 3400). Since Brookshire’s is so much cheaper, we do the bulk of our grocery shopping there, plus we earn points we use to get discount gas there! We do buy milk, eggs, and such at our local store when that is all I need. Sam’s and H-E-B are 50 miles away so we do shop at those about every 3 months to stock up on certain items.
Great video as usual. I date things when i open them to its very useful. I have the apps for all the supermarkets in my area, before shopping i make a list of what i want to buy and check prices in all the supermarkets. I did this yesterday and saved £9.50. I also buy a years supply of toothpaste, toothbrushes etc.
You have be careful showing at Walmart cheek the in ingredients. When shopping for cooking oils make sure that's from 1 country. It has been documented oils that have many different countries on the back of it is typically the discarded olives and other that are on the floor. Kroger best go befor 10am. Clearance rack and mark down in produce area.
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for your suggestions. Y’all are so cute together. I love living below my means, and since I started tracking my spending with an app in December, it’s amazing how much money I’m saving each month, and how I’ve cut our eating out and fancy coffees and treats at the cafes in town.
About a year ago I went to our URM and found organic tomato paste for $.12 a can, What!!! so I bought 2 cases 96 cans. went to a Grocery outlet they had Ritz like crackers(tried them tasted the same to me) you wont believe how much $.33 a box five sleeves per box 12 boxes a case bought 4 that's like $3.98 each case. I can't tell you how many deals I have found I know I wouldn't believe it --- but true you just have to watch for deals. my wife used to say , why did you get so much stuff? but not any more. Keep looking.
Well,I bought a few Pasta and Rice and oats more.because the prices we're rising. And I wanted them for this price.until it is getting more... But our pantry is Stocker for the next two months.
Your comment about being flexible reminded me about a meal planning tip I learned recently that shocked me. I immediately thought I could NEVER do this! But, this person is feeding a family of 2 adults + 2 teens for $200/month in Florida, I think. She makes just one large supper option, one lunch option and one breakfast option per week to eat all week long!!😲 But, she is laser focussed on paying off debt. Everyone is well fed and heathy in her family, so if this works for her, then GOOD FOR HER for thinking outside the cultural norms that says you have to have variety every day in your meals. I was impressed and challenged by her determination. I can't take credit for this idea...it was from "Raising wildflowers" on TH-cam.♥️🇨🇦
Indeed advice on shopping at Costco. When is it economical to shop at Costco and for whom is Costco a good choice for general shopping? My husband and I generally cook all our meals from scratch and don’t buy processed, pre-cooked meals. We cook for ourselves but also tend to cook some meals to take to our children to share with them when we visit them and spend time with our grandchildren. Please advise because we are about to have our first Costco store in New Zealand. I’m not convinced it’s a good place for us but am open to wise counsel. Bless you.
Try aldi on Sunday they change all produce out. They really mark down a lot of stuff that will going out of date in a few days I have gotten some real bargains
I'm on budget billing on my electrical bill and everyone is complaining about there prices as they just reassessed my budget billing and it's dropped $40 a month ... That's $480 a year, I just added that to the principal payment to our mortgage. Woot, woot!
The tip about tracking how long it takes to consume a product by writing the date it was opened is a really great idea! Thank you. I'm going to start that in my home.
Loving these tips. I cleaned out and tidied up my cabinets in my kitchen where I have food items. Made a list of everything there and made a list of which items I had less than a 6 month supply on hand, including what was in my longer term storage. I will "prioritize" buying those items when they go on sale. From now on I will call this my "gap list" and think of you!
Good job on the coffee cleanse! I do that periodically just to prove to myself I can. Also there are some simple bbq recipes out there you can make on your own easily. So having a few on the shelf is great, but having the simple ingredients to make your own and having the skills to do that is important as well. I didn't do the 10% challenge specifically, but we are monitoring our spending to make sure we are not being wasteful and are only spending in areas we find real worth. So far doing that and changing some providers in things we have to have like insurance has saved us annually so far $2,654 for this year! We are excited to keep looking for ways to do this further. I always find your videos encouraging. Thank you!
Since you are mentioning tomato paste. I used to use tomato paste as a base when making pizzas. I do something different now. I open up a can of tomatoes and just use some of the canned tomatoes instead and use the rest of the can for something else tomorrow or the next day. Thanks to this do not need to buy tomato paste any more.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet don’t be ashamed to use food banks. These are hard times and help is available. Lots of the larger companies/grocery stores in our area donate funds and foods and I make use of food banks to supplement. We live in Washington state and cost of living has been high for years.
Vancouver , WA has unbelievable food banks, other states, unfortunately not so much, I moved up from Sacramento Ca, and they only let you go once a month for a tiny amount of "emergency"alotment,
Ditto that! We have to be realists about economic and political changes happening around us. But we don't have to get swept up in the gloom, anger and blame that some channels are fomenting.
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I think the question is..... would Larry be able to survive a month if Hope gave up coffee. 😂 Great info in this video! Thank you for the time you all put into helping us.
Right 😂Lord help us all🥰
We have a standard pantry list, photocopy it and then circle the items needed. Saves time
For stocking up on canned goods, most stores like Walmart and target will sell them online to be shipped in the mail with free shipping if you reach a minimum amount and it helps me get the better deals without having to go to their overwhelming stores (and will also save on gas and time).
Hi great idea ! Not necessarily Walmart as we're in Scotland but local supermarket sainsbury's and tesco have limited expiry dates so if storing for the pantry beware ! X
It's not free unless you pay monthly for a certain plan with Wal-Mart.
What a refreshing video. You give excellent advice without all the fear mongering. The helpful tips are great. Thank you
My Dad and I wanted to reduce the amount of caffeine we were consuming so we have been making regular ground coffee and using less ground coffee to make a weaker pot and then adding decaf coffee crystals to add back more coffee flavor without the caffeine. It actually taste better than full strength coffee because the decaf is just pure coffee flavor.
I have been saving my coffee by drinking one cup a day…i put anything over into icebox and reheat next day or two.
@@rmlhardage4952 I'm going to try that because I hate wasting coffee. Thanks for the tip Mary.
After I did a pantry inventory, A few weeks ago I realized I needed to stock up on baking soda, baking powder, icing sugar and mustard but was unable to find any for a reasonable price (started to panic) until this week when they all came on sale. I stocked up. I also know I will need laundry and dish soap but I have some time to watch for those to come on sale. I went 3 weeks without milk because I used my powdered milk from pantry and then I found 2 more back up emergency jars. I will buy fresh milk in the next couple of weeks before I have to dip into my emergency powdered milk stock. Being prepared and planning is really the key. We are now having a vegetarian meal once a week and I am trying to miss one week of big grocery shopping in a month. So far that is working. Great Video
You can make icing sugar by blending normal sugar 🙂
I'm trying to cut way back on dairy product usage. Both for cost and calorie savings! I enjoy them SO MUCH but try to see anything beyond an occasional jug of milk for cooking and coffee as a treat. There again, it is an attitude adjustment. I don't feel deprived as I haven't cut these items out completely.
@@nataliebutler good to know, I improvised and ended up making an old fashioned brown sugar icing.
@@janetstonerook4552 I use very little milk as well. What I normally do is I buy whole milk and water it down and freeze half of it. The powdered milk worked great for baking and for tea so I didn't really miss the milk in the end. Two weeks ago I also stretched out my yogurt by making my own yogurt . I know what deprivation feels like and I don't feel that at all now: Just gratitude
@@sandrabryan9106 I agree, Sandra. It isn't about being deprived. It's about coming back into moderation. We Americans have been overdoing a good thing for a long time. European countries I've visited are amazed at how much of everything we use. Adults don't drink milk there but use it sparingly in their hot drinks and in cheeses and yogurts. A lot of foods they only had on special holidays we think we need to eat every day!
Honestly, what would I do without you two? I start off thinking (not in an arrogant way) "Oh, I know this!" and then you say something about it that makes me sit up and think "ah, but I would keep better tabs on how much I use if etc......". This is really important for me as a relatively new vegan - the food I buy most has changed and I don't fully know yet what I buy regularly and how long it lasts. For instance, my consumption of peanut butter and chickpeas has really gone up! And I'm cooking dried beans in the Instant Pot now (and freezing excess) instead of automatically opening tins, so that's a change that I could note as well. What you give us in these videos is *so* useful.
PS. Please tell us more about how you manage delaying gratification? I'm working on it but I am rubbish at it, to be honest. And PPS. Doesn't Larry look nice and smart in a tie?
PPPS. Holy moly, look at how many subscribers you've got now!!! It was much less than this when I joined you, so it's going up all the time. People obviously value your input as much as I do, and that's good to see. Congratulations!
talking about coffee awhile back i found 44 oz bags of coffee beans for $.97 a bag mfrp $29.98 . so i bought one went home and tried it it was very good. I went back and spent the price for one can $7.99 which was 8 bags. wow what a steal, that is what I do all the time.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only person that doesn't like shopping at Walmart. I get so stressed out by the layout of the store. When I go I stick to a list of specific items and avoid all the impulse buys. I prefer a smaller store like Aldi or Food Lion.
Went from eating meat to fish and vegetables. This was a game changer for my budget!
Same here
Healthier, too!
I just adore you folks! Kind as the day is long and so very helpful. I rewatch l/listen to your videos to stay in the frugal mindset.
I told my sister about your channel; the best way I could describe it is “the comfort food of TH-cam”. 😂
I do that too to keep myself in the frugal mindset
Another trick, i.e., 'sales strategy,' besides physical store size, is that Walmart moves things around.
As a plan, Walmart moves items from one place to another in order to have the customer walk around the store to see other items and that increases the possibility of an impulse buy.
Just got algorithm-ed here. Wow! You definitely have a new subscriber in me! Thank you so much for all these tips and info. Even though I already live quite frugally, you've already given me a few more tips I hadn't thought of. And you two are so super cute together! Thank you💚
We are a retired couple on the U.K.on a limited budget. You have helped us so much with making inventory of all our cupboards fridge and freezer. It has made such a difference. Thankyou for your help
I do this weekly before I go shopping. I also meal plan and batch cook. It saves so much time and I'm generally much calmer in myself xx
I've even stocked up on specific products I only use for Christmas. Most people don't think about that.
After holiday clearances (if stored properly) are the best ways to save money. Calling companies ahead of those expected clearance sales to get coupons, saves even more.
We don’t have Aldi in NM. I go to Albertsons the 1st Wednesday of the month because they have a 10% discount for seniors. I might hit the reduced price bread store once a month, then freeze the bread. I might hit Smith’s if they have good sales, Sam’s Club once a month . And fresh produce 2 times a month at Sprouts.
I had to laugh at Larry dating certain items. I've done that for years...it is almost an OCD thing with me. Friends say it is. Oh, well, it's harmless and really does help with pre-planning. Love your videos!
Chain stores are not all the same on pricing. Lower income area stores have cheaper prices and always have.
I watch store ads and buy the loss leaders that I will use. Kroger, Fred Meyer, in my area, had 8 oz of cheese for 1.47 with coupons so I got the limit. I will use it and can freeze cheese if need be.
I taught my younger colleague at work how to budget and she and I are saving more than we ever did. There's still plenty we could do. We are currently doing the 10% challenge and it's, definitely working for us. Thanks guys your challenge is amazing and still very relevant to us who live in the UK XXX
Some store have racks with reduced produce & reduced bakery products & clearance items or dented cans.
Walmart stores have shelves for clearance items at reduced prices.
Check flyers like shop rite for sale prices & check papers for coupons especially Sundays.
Enjoy listening to all your wonderful ideas. I wonder how it would work if 2 or 3 families got together purchased items in bulk then divide the products up. Thank you for all that you are doing.
This may sound strange but just use water when washing clothes. If there is grime or dirt spot treat. They will get clean. If you wear layers only wash the inner layer every time. Use baking soda for brushing teeth. Don't wear deodorant. Not good. It clogs up pours. If you smell wash up. Toothpaste expensive and bad for you especially the flouride. Buy presents ahead of time. Buy only when prices ridiculously low. Buy new stuff at Goodwill for cheap. Or new stuff at garage sale. Make your fancy meals at home. Play your favorite music. No tips to pay. Wait on each other. Go through your house and stop rebuying things you can't find. Use vinegar to clean or Dawn or generic Dawn for other stuff. Stop buying expensive cleaning supplies. Wash your car at home. That will save a ton of money. In between times use a spray bottle and a rags. It's quick and you don't have to drag the hose out and make a mess. Never buy new furniture. You don't need it and NO ONE CARES like you think they do. Ride your bike. Do push-ups. Don't go to the gym. That's just pride. You don't need mirrors. Keep your shirt on. Take walks. Play tennis. Don't waste money on stupid movies. Live YOUR life. Stop watching Actors and Actresses. All that will do is get you fantasizing.
Love YOUR spouse. Love life. Help your neighbor. Yep, that neighbor. Read your King James Bible. Don't skip that one! Pray for people. Love people. Enjoy your life. Be frugal.
But don't be afraid to give $50 or $100 or? to someone with a genuine need. It will come back to you I promise. Done many multiple times including vehicles I didn't need. Never had a lot of money. God is good. We need to be too.
I have always dated my bulk purchases. There are many ways to cut back on items. I dilute my laundry detergent with water and use much less than the manufacturer recommends and I have no problems. Same with my dawn. If I use my dishwasher I use a half teaspoon. Sometimes with my coffee I will reuse the grounds, add half as much fresh grounds and brew. You can always adjust for your personal taste. I've always been frugal. I have learned so much from you guys. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Thanks for your time putting out these videos.
Bravio Larry! I'm not sure I could do without coffee! But we do need to be flexible in our consumption habits. One of the few food luxuries I was buying was an occasional gourmet bag of coffee. Due to the increasing prices, I decided I could no longer justify that so I've shopped around for less expensive brands that were still taste satisfying. And bought them in larger, more economical cans and froze half to keep it fresher longer. That way I can still enjoy my morning pot of coffee at less than half the cost of the gourmet stuff! And I don't feel deprived. 👍👍👍
I am a newbie but I really enjoy your videos.
I bit the bullet and didn’t “go” to Walmart, but they have free curbside pick-up over $35 so I did my weekly shopping on their app, got our usual fancy items like organic bread and Gardien meats, only had to compromise on a few things, and got our grocery bill down almost $100! I know our corner grocer is one of the priciest in town, but I can bike there. Well the gas I’m saving isn’t worth the inflated prices! $6.99 for our fancy bread vs $5.18 at Walmart! $5.99 for our favorite vegan sausage at the usual store, $5.19 for the exact same brand at Walmart! Every item was like this- we found the same brands or something similar (organic/vegan) for $0.50-1.00 less across the board. It was shocking! I’ll be ordering from Walmart more often.
I've started a small pantry in my she shed I'm reiseing juice bottles for flour and sugar in put shops u can't get sugar flour 2 minute noodles it's showing here in Australia
CVS has a Caremark program. It charges you 5.00/month but gives you 10.00 back. When coffee goes on sale there, I buy two cans for hardly anything.
We use the same method. When I’m tracking something to see how long the item lasts- I will date the item when opening. I se a sharpie ….just make sure the ink is dry before placing it in a shelf or in the shower. Excellent for Laundry soap, shampoo etc! Gr8 tip!!
I just subscribed. I have always been frugal minded and yet I am learning so much from you both! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. 😀
I have been gradually sharing what tips I’ve learned from your videos w my husband and he is willing to work w me to make some changes.
So far:
We’ve double checked all light bulbs to make sure they’re all LED,we’re experimenting with lowering the thermostat on our natural gas furnace to 69 in the evenings while we cover ourselves with warm throws and supplement w an oil filled radiator portable heater( has 3 settings up to 1500 W but i set it on setting #2 and it kept the LR at 70 degrees for the 3 hrs we normally have the temp at 72 before it is programmed to lower to 65 over night)I am getting back in the habit of making stews, 15 bean soup etc in the crockpot and I’m going to dust off some old family favorite recipes and freeze some meals.
I also emptied my daddy’s refrigerator and unplugged it until we decide what we’re going to do with the travel trailer he lived in on our property these last 7 yrs( daddy is 88 and now lives in a Alzheimer’s unit near me.)
It is a possibility we could rent it out if we need to.
Daddy and I have also enjoyed gardening, vegetables and flowers, together until just this summer,when due to 100+ heat and his advancing mixed dementia , he couldn’t beh outside w me much😔.
My next move is to “ take inventory of my freezers and pantry”😘
Keep the helpful advice coming.
Thank you both!!! 8:46
You can get the Walmart app and check prices at the store you select. It will also let you know if a particular item is instock and the location of that item in the store. Walmart has the lowest prices where I live.
Wow, that is exactly what I am doing..even more so now I am purchasing in bulk cause down the road prices will increase! You both keep me on my toes!!! Thank you 😊
I wanted to track usage for toilet paper. I had just opened a 20 pack. I put it on my phone calendar. A few weeks later, I counted rolls. I don't need to buy TP for a couple of years other than back stocking....
I have started buying healthy whole foods first! Snacks, condiments, desserts, drinks all come after if the budget allows!
I set my inventory list with maximum and minimum levels like we used in the restaurants I worked in. I won't even try to do without my decaf.
I do the same. I have a set number of cans for tomatoes, beans, tuna, etc. Restock as I use them up. Same with toiletries.
Shop fresh fruit and vegetables seasonally. Use or freeze marked down fresh items immediately.
Now when I go grocery shopping I have all my meals planned for the week and only buy what I need for those meals. I save a lot by doing this.
I too don't enjoy shopping at Walmart but I shop there every grocery day. haha Hate the atmosphere, unfriendly staff, large store and basic uncleanliness of it..... but I do get a rush every time I look at the amount of food I get for such a small amount of money compared to other stores. Then I go to Sobeys (Canada) and buy the things I can't find at Walmart. I smell the bread baking and chicken roasting and chat with some staff who've worked there for decades. LOL
Celebration going on at our house today!! Got our electric bill and it was down $20.00! I shared this because I feel you know how we would feel saving even a small amount of money. There are other areas we have noticed that are doing well but our focus at this time was "Were we saving anything on the electric bill?" We did it and now onto other areas to cut costs. Thanks for sharing and encouraging us.
We're celebrating with you! That's awesome.
@@UndertheMedian Thank you! :-)
I don't do it with food but that's a great tip Larry. I did it though with a reed diffuser for my home and one medium sized diffuser lasted six months!.
I have had to totally change the way I meal plan and shop. If I’m counting on chicken breasts for a specific meal and they are not available then I have to change dinner one night and a second meal using up the leftovers. It is definitely not optimal but you gotta be flexible.
Larry this question is for you. Did you have any withdrawals from not drinking coffee for a month?
I stopped drinking Ice Coffees & Coke five weeks ago. I was vomiting & had horrible headaches for 7 days straight. I was miserable. I'm so glad I stopped the Caffeine. I'm never going back. I'm drinking only water, felling good and saving money.
He was super tired. That was the main result of the coffee withdrawal.
You were Lucky Larry. Thank You for answering my question.
Don't forget all that sugar that was in your drinks, that would've caused withdrawals too! Good for you, that is a huge step forward for your health as well as budget!
One other thing people need to keep stocked is over the counter medications if you take a baby aspirin daily buy some extra if you need baby Tylenol keep 1 or 2 extra also cough medicines and cough drops, allergy medicines. So many medicines and vitamins that you take regularly have some extras just in case they are expensive or you just plain can't get it. Thank you Hope and Larry for giving us some great tips. I started shopping Aldi and walmart to look for the lowest prices between the two stores.
Great video as always keep it up thanks again.
Great sound advice.Thankyou very much.
We grocery shop basically from our deep and upright freezers, and dry goods pantry and make our meals . The Gap foods when they get down to 3, I must find them to get the count back up to 12 yet cost effective.
We honestly go on food kicks Spring time we always eat a lot of peanut butter I always make sure we have our fruit preserves to eat with it on sandwiches.
Great video guys !!!
Larry sure is a trooper on forgoing coffee for a month. I like to drink 2 cups of coffee and use one of those pods I fill myself. I put 7g of coffee in my pod. I find that I just let the water run through the pod again for my second cup and it tastes fine. Try it with yours! make half and then run it though again. that can save you 50%!!!!
Thank you. 😊
With my towels and lineans I only do a quick wash saves alot of money and water
We have started only eating two meals a day, breakfast of oatmeal with fruit and a early dinner, water and one coffee or tea a day, cutting back on portions helps, I found I was cooking too much food. I bake all our desserts and bread, I only buy real food, the kind you have to cook or can eat without any packaging. My food stock is flour, rice, oats, yeast, oil, eggs, frozen veg/ fruit, baking supplies, condiments, almond milk, etc.
I actually do the very same things myself. Glad to know I'm not alone.
Tremendous advice! Thank you! I am not panicking but am slowly stocking up. Just in case prices go EVEN higher...pasta rice and my breakfast oatmeal are big items for me
Have you used Walmart pickup? It is free, and it can save you time and money. I have found cheaper prices on some items compared to in store prices.
You can order canned goods from Walmart online. I do that a lot when I don't feel like dealing with the public. We have found that if we weaken our coffee a bit, that it will go farther also. I also weaken my dish soap and put it into a pump container. I put 1 inch of soap to the rest water and shake slightly after closing. It will go a lot farther. If you use fabric softener sheets- cut them in half. Wear your jeans/pants a couple days if they aren't dirty. Doing less laundry will help on the water, soap and softener situation.
We have also cut down on the amount of food we eat. I have gotten smaller plates to eat on, so we feel as though we ate a whole plate full. It tricks the mind, and you are actually full. Little changes add up to a lot of big things.
God bless.
I have decided to not plant tomato plants this year. I have so many canned tomatoes that will last me a year. I am going to focus on growing more lettuce, microgreens, carrots, root veggies etc.
What will you put in your salad?
There's coffee on closeout tags at Kroger. The tags went up today. At least at my local store.
I take the price of a product and divide by the number of servings and get the price per serving.
Spend less and throw in some fasting days, lol. My husband started doing that more, beyond faith based fasting. He said he definitely feels the difference, along with exercise and a sensible diet. He also cut out sugar, except what's naturally in fruit. I really need to do that one myself. I'm a pastry kind of sweets girl.
Cutting back on portions is a wise thing. I look on it as self-imposed rationing.
I do IF usually 18:6 every day.
I can see this was said in jest but skipping meals to save money is not a ‘frugal tip’ and is the sad reality for many people around the world. Many people skip meals to be able to afford other basic necessities or feed their children first.
@@Alicesgardenau actually my husbands doctor told him to do fast days. He was diagnosed with covid last July and spent three months on oxygen. He was also diagnosed with type two diabetes at the same time. He changed everything. Has lost 60 pounds and has been testing diabetes free for over a month now. A fast day is actually a good thing. If you are starving or have medical needs that would make that dangerous, then no, you wouldn't want to do fast days. My husband is logging in many miles a day walking and riding his bike. He said it's the best he's felt in years. He's working to get back down to his military weight, which is the weight he should be at for his height.
@@Alicesgardenau people all over the world fast regularly for religious beliefs. in fact what is breakfast? you are breaking the fast that you just did when you slept for 7-8 hrs-break fast.
I really like your videos cause they can be extremely helpful to people who are not used to live frugal.
I never realised that I am a frugal person, because so many tips you give I've learned from my parents and just adopt them.
For stocking up my pantry I really buy a bulk when things are on sale. Most products can be stocked up for 1 or 2 or even more years. So when I get some flour (that costs o,99€ per kilo in normal times .... an now it's up to 1,99€) I really buy much more than I need in a month (because I bake bread myself I need around 4 kilos a month). Same with coffee or tea. Why not buy a years amount (that would be 12 packages for you). Is that hoarding? Maybe but in the end it's me who has to get through life with my kind of budget not someone else, right? This way whenever in the coming months stocked products are on sale again one has to buy less to hold an acceptable level of stocking. Of course this is difficult when you start by zero and you would have to spend a lot of money if you would do it for all products. But one always has to start somewhere like Hope said, one has to prioritise.
But it's not only about buying .. it's also about stop doing things. For example: the last person of our family has to shower in the bathtub and collect the water - witch later on is used to flush the toilet. We don't buy shower gel but use soap bars instead - they last longer.
We don't have paper towels any more. Instead of them we made "those" from old bed cloth and they will be washed (because it doesn't matter the washing machine has to be used anyway).
Instead of using the vaccuum cleaner take a broom, instead of buying peeling cream for your face take used coffee grounds with a scant table spoon of oil.
The hair normally doesn't need conditioner. But if you feel the need take apple vinegar.
Don't buy bottled water try water from you tub (if your water is good where you live).
When preparing meals you can always cut the recipe- for example if it says 500g of meat take 400 or 450, when it says heavy cream take milk instead and so on.
Whenever you have something in your hand that normally would go into the trash ask yourself can I use it up? For example if you are used to put the green from your cauliflower into your composter - did you know that they can be eaten? Why not making a soup our of them? With some potatoes, onions, garlic .... it's very tasty.The same goes with the green from carrots- make pesto out of it.
And have you ever realised how expensive cookies are? (I have to admit my family absolutely love a teatime with some cookie). But the main ingredient is sugar - so the best is to bake them yourself an freeze them in packages of 200g.
Don't buy books lend them at your public library or maybe your local church comunity has a library too, like ours.
Cut you social media time - man I can tell you that saves a lot of money. Instead of watching TV have a nice evening with you family and playing different games.
Whenever possible lend items. Maybe you can have your neighbours lawn mower for cleaning his back yard .
Think out of the box and be creative you will find new solutions how one can save.
I found Goya coconut milk for a dollar at Walmart. When I go to Walmart go straight to what I am looking for. Sometimes I set the alarm in my phone
For years we have spent 140 dollars a months for a cleaning service and thoroughly enjoyed this luxury. But we can save there! Hubby and I sat down and decided that if we scheduled a fixed time every week where we clean the house ourselves, every Monday morning from 9 to 10, we can eliminate this expense to offset rising prices in other areas of our budget. This amounts to 2 man hours of cleaning each week, the house has 3 floors and we will do one floor each week, so each floor gets cleaned once every 3 weeks. This is totally adequate and once we planned it out this way it was the obvious choice to save. Anyone can buckle down for one hr of cleaning!
Oh to I go to a weight and pay thrift store and buy items we use at home. Sometimes I buy extras for flipping to off set the cost of items we keep
we went more whole foods,more plant based.
oh,hope,Larry,Aldi has almond milk coffee creamer it's pretty good.thought to share
Do you happen to have a video on which type of plugged in lights use less electricity? I like having a bed side light on to read at night. Wanted to know which lamps/bulbs use less energy but still allow me to see.
Great info! I just had to chime in with a Kroger comment: Where my son lives they have a very nice Kroger that offers specialty items, etc. and they refer it to "The Gucci Krog". LOL
God bless!
LOL! I love it! We may start referring to the Kroger in the posh part of town as "The Gucci Krog".
I got so much out of your video on saving fuel. By slowing down and setting cruise control I’m getting 6 more miles per gallon. That’s definitely helping a tank of gas last longer. Thank you.
That is fantastic!
I cut out unnecessary trips to a minimum and buying in bulk helps. Sometimes I do go for a leisurely drive. I couldn't believe how far a full tank of gas went!
What’s help full is look at the value per cans and stuff
I hope I can always have at least two cups of coffee a day ☕️I'm not a vegetarian however vegetarians have shown that we don't need to panic if meat is scarce. There are new ways to eat vegetables including patties and veggie meat(less)balls and Poor man's potatoes, onions and peppers is a treat!
You two are adorable but you all make sense your right on these tips love ❤ to you both
I manage to control my family shopping bills with the use of couponing. CVS is best place to coupon to ger free toothpaste, body wash, shampoo/conditioner, dish soap and laundry soap.
Yes, Wal Mart has the most consistently low prices on most items in my area. I shop the loss leaders at the 2 other stores in my town, but usually Wal Mart is usually lower on everything else. My tip is to have the apps for any grocery store in your area. It has never been easier to comparison shop.
As part of the 10% rule, try calling some of your vendors/shop around. After a phone call to each, I was able to negotiate our internet bill by $20/month, our cell phone bill by $18/month, and switched insurance companies from Nationwide to Geico -- which was $400 cheaper for a 6 month policy with same coverage. Don't get too comfy and make sure you shop around every so often!
Mom,brother and I buy bath soap and toilet paper in bulk. It's less trips to the store also the price of them are locked in for a while. We buy 96 rolls of tp at once on eBay free shipping bath soap free shipping on Amazon
Larry I have been putting dates on all my products for years.
Brilliant content 👍 Inventory list and do you really need it appeals to me as a frugal minimalist 😊 Thanks for continuing to encourage, enlighten and share with practicality 👏
I live in a rural area of Texas and have 2 grocery stores within a reasonable travel distance, Brookshire Brothers is in my town (pop 1500) and Brookshire’s is in a town twelve miles away (pop 3400). Since Brookshire’s is so much cheaper, we do the bulk of our grocery shopping there, plus we earn points we use to get discount gas there! We do buy milk, eggs, and such at our local store when that is all I need. Sam’s and H-E-B are 50 miles away so we do shop at those about every 3 months to stock up on certain items.
I thought your idea's was great. I will check out more of your video.
Great video as usual. I date things when i open them to its very useful. I have the apps for all the supermarkets in my area, before shopping i make a list of what i want to buy and check prices in all the supermarkets. I did this yesterday and saved £9.50. I also buy a years supply of toothpaste, toothbrushes etc.
You have be careful showing at Walmart cheek the in ingredients. When shopping for cooking oils make sure that's from 1 country. It has been documented oils that have many different countries on the back of it is typically the discarded olives and other that are on the floor. Kroger best go befor 10am. Clearance rack and mark down in produce area.
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for your suggestions. Y’all are so cute together. I love living below my means, and since I started tracking my spending with an app in December, it’s amazing how much money I’m saving each month, and how I’ve cut our eating out and fancy coffees and treats at the cafes in town.
I even have 2 bottles of bubnle bath in my shelf u can use it as body wash for hair or even to wash ya clothes
About a year ago I went to our URM and found organic tomato paste for $.12 a can, What!!! so I bought 2 cases 96 cans. went to a Grocery outlet they had Ritz like crackers(tried them tasted the same to me) you wont believe how much $.33 a box five sleeves per box 12 boxes a case bought 4 that's like $3.98 each case. I can't tell you how many deals I have found I know I wouldn't believe it --- but true you just have to watch for deals. my wife used to say , why did you get so much stuff? but not any more. Keep looking.
What fantastic deals!
Well,I bought a few Pasta and Rice and oats more.because the prices we're rising. And I wanted them for this price.until it is getting more...
But our pantry is Stocker for the next two months.
Your comment about being flexible reminded me about a meal planning tip I learned recently that shocked me. I immediately thought I could NEVER do this! But, this person is feeding a family of 2 adults + 2 teens for $200/month in Florida, I think. She makes just one large supper option, one lunch option and one breakfast option per week to eat all week long!!😲 But, she is laser focussed on paying off debt. Everyone is well fed and heathy in her family, so if this works for her, then GOOD FOR HER for thinking outside the cultural norms that says you have to have variety every day in your meals. I was impressed and challenged by her determination. I can't take credit for this idea...it was from "Raising wildflowers" on TH-cam.♥️🇨🇦
I like Raising Wildflower videos!
Indeed advice on shopping at Costco. When is it economical to shop at Costco and for whom is Costco a good choice for general shopping? My husband and I generally cook all our meals from scratch and don’t buy processed, pre-cooked meals. We cook for ourselves but also tend to cook some meals to take to our children to share with them when we visit them and spend time with our grandchildren. Please advise because we are about to have our first Costco store in New Zealand. I’m not convinced it’s a good place for us but am open to wise counsel. Bless you.
To save on petrol I'm thinking of getting abeach trolley to use so I can walk to shop and back when I only kneed a few things
Try aldi on Sunday they change all produce out. They really mark down a lot of stuff that will going out of date in a few days
I have gotten some real bargains
I'm on budget billing on my electrical bill and everyone is complaining about there prices as they just reassessed my budget billing and it's dropped $40 a month ... That's $480 a year, I just added that to the principal payment to our mortgage. Woot, woot!
The tip about tracking how long it takes to consume a product by writing the date it was opened is a really great idea! Thank you. I'm going to start that in my home.
I've been doing that for years. Items like, Q-Tips, Dish Soap, Laundry Soap, Trash Bag etc..
I do this with nuts.
Loving these tips. I cleaned out and tidied up my cabinets in my kitchen where I have food items. Made a list of everything there and made a list of which items I had less than a 6 month supply on hand, including what was in my longer term storage. I will "prioritize" buying those items when they go on sale. From now on I will call this my "gap list" and think of you!
Good job on the coffee cleanse! I do that periodically just to prove to myself I can.
Also there are some simple bbq recipes out there you can make on your own easily. So having a few on the shelf is great, but having the simple ingredients to make your own and having the skills to do that is important as well.
I didn't do the 10% challenge specifically, but we are monitoring our spending to make sure we are not being wasteful and are only spending in areas we find real worth. So far doing that and changing some providers in things we have to have like insurance has saved us annually so far $2,654 for this year! We are excited to keep looking for ways to do this further.
I always find your videos encouraging. Thank you!
Since you are mentioning tomato paste. I used to use tomato paste as a base when making pizzas. I do something different now. I open up a can of tomatoes and just use some of the canned tomatoes instead and use the rest of the can for something else tomorrow or the next day. Thanks to this do not need to buy tomato paste any more.
If you’re struggling to make ends meet don’t be ashamed to use food banks. These are hard times and help is available. Lots of the larger companies/grocery stores in our area donate funds and foods and I make use of food banks to supplement. We live in Washington state and cost of living has been high for years.
Vancouver , WA has unbelievable food banks, other states, unfortunately not so much, I moved up from Sacramento Ca, and they only let you go once a month for a tiny amount of "emergency"alotment,
Love Vancouver and our beautiful state though ❤️
Totally agree that's they r there for to help when Ur in need don't be embarrassed
They have it on sale here a lot..different brands each week. I will give all up but coffee..Im stocked up for long time..3 ..4 cups a day.
Kroger and walmart my go to. Both sell grass fed beef and Buffalo.
So glad I found your channel. The advice was concise and very helpful thank you.
Thank you for not trying to terrify your viewers like so many utubers are these days! New subscribers!
Ditto that! We have to be realists about economic and political changes happening around us. But we don't have to get swept up in the gloom, anger and blame that some channels are fomenting.
I like small stores too. Less people shopping too😝