Hey MindyMom! You were my choir teacher in Choctaw. Congrats on the successful channel! I’ve got twins on the way and these are such helpful posts for how I’m going to feed everyone.I’m Glad YT recommend your channel. Take care!
A little tip I have (and maybe a good video idea?) is going to local grocery stores that specialize in a cuisine for affordble bulk sauces and spices! So for example, going to the local Chinese grocery store for soy sauce, going to the local Mexican grocery store for bulk chili powder, going to the local Indian store for bulk cumin, etc. They all also tend to have incredibly affordable bulk beans, rice, lentils, chickpeas, etc. I LOVE to stock up there!
I always shop the sales at multiple stores to get the best prices on the foods my family needs. Plus if something is on sale I’ll stock up and freeze things that can be frozen to make cheaper dinners in the future. It’s definitely a different way of doing things, but I think this is how I’ve saved so much money on food the last few years.
SO glad that you have pointed out that Whole foods and Sprouts can be cheaper. I have been finding this since the pandemic started. Also, they seem to actually have stock! I often find that the produce is both cheaper and better that some of the other stores.
Another place to think about is Tuesday morning, Big lots, Dollar general. I would love to see you do a $50 menu plan for an ethnic grocery store like a Mexican grocery store or an Asian grocery store.
Thank you! I found we had a discount bread store not far from us. Went today and what would normally cost us $93 only cost me $41 today. 😮 Now we’re stocked up with bread, bagels, and more for over a month.
Worker at our discount bread store years ago told us to out a paper towel in the bag. Leave til it's all gone, also freeze some that was. Just leave it in bag. Thaw will absorb the moisture and keep from drying out or getting moldy in summer. It works
I used to routinely go to the day old bread store back when I had a freezer. It was on my way home from work. I think they had an additional 50% section for "older bread" so it's worthwhile to find out if the bread store has a discount day or section.
Pour over coffee is easy and tastes great. Where people mess up is wrong temperature water, not heating up cup first (with hot water), not enough grounds used. Try it and you will not want to go back to K cups.
Such a good idea! I stopped in to Natural Grocers last night for the first time because I happened to be in the same shopping center. I was shocked to see that their free range brown eggs were way less than the regular eggs at Aldi. I bought quite a bit of produce while I was there for similar prices to Walmart and some even less. I'll definitely be branching out a bit more on grocery stores now.
My friend texted me from Trader Joe’s because the cage free brown eggs were $2.99 and they were over $4 at Aldi and Harris Teeter. So funny because I wouldn’t think to look there. Have to keep an open mind for sure.
In my town, Target is still selling Market Pantry gallons of milk for $2.99. Their eggs are cheaper than the local Walmart and Dillons, too. So about once a week, my husband will stop in there after work for milk and eggs.
I was recently told about the app "flipp". It has digital versions of the circulars in your area. That has made my life a lot easier when it comes to looking for and comparing sale prices. As for cosmic crisp apples, they're one of my favorites. 🍎
Not sure if you have a store called The Fresh Market but they are known for being a pricy grocery store but on Tuesdays they do “chuck and cluck” day with ground beef and chicken breasts for 2.99$ a pound. And Thursday is 5$ items like roasted chicken, ready made pizzas and sushi!
I love bread stores. We have a good one close by and every 5 dollars you spend your can pick from a free rack. I have learned my target will 2 hours before closing put coupons on meat that need to sale. So after Sunday nite church I will stop by. They also will have at least 2 incap of marked down food and in every department's will be at least on encap of mark down for that area. In clothing at end of month they will have 2 or 3 70% or more off racks. Love shopping more than one store especially sales add. Great video
I learned last week sprouts has the boardhead trio at the deli. It's 1/2 lb each chicken, ham, and sliced cheese for $12.99. This is a great deal for that brand.
We all need food the helps us emotionally as much as just nutrition. My son with crohns disease gets McDonald's or dominos once a week if we can budget it to one fill his belly(he really eats that food) and two bring down his anxiety...we struggle with eating because of crohns disease(before diagnosis there was alot of 🤮). We have yet do get a AFRID diagnosis but that's the eating disorder he has. So baby steps...we have a g-tube, getting used to filling belly. Was so happy to see him eat a cheeseburger, 7 nuggets and drink 2 solo cups of flavored(grape) drink. More food the he as ever eating. Growing up with two little brothers its weird not having a boy that is not a garbage disposal😄... a skill we will be working on his more choices...so he likes cheeseburgers..adding meatloaf...and other choices to making eating at home easier....
I love your videos. Your coffee deal reminded me of mine this morning. In our area 45 years ago tomorrow a massive blizzard hit. Now every single time we have snow forecasted to the store they go, lol Wouldn't you know, snow has a slight chance of falling here tomorrow.. I actually just needed bread and had to wait in line for my turn (crazy busy). Right next to me was coffee, specifically Starbucks cold brew. It was the pumpkin spice flavor. My daughter and daughter-in-law both love it. It was marked down to $2.25. I normally runs $9.36! Needless to say both bottles they had left went in my cart.
I get sooo many discount food items at Big lots! I scored a great haul of baking items a few weeks ago at the one on 21st and Sheridan with cookie and cake mixes as low as 25 cents!
I agree with you about shopping at places you wouldn’t normally shop to find bargains. I get great bargains at my local Asian supermarket. Lovely fresh coriander (cilantro), shallots, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, sauces and spices and fruits like lychees and mangos in bulk. Also great for bulk rice, meats, noodles and quality homemade dim sims.
We have a local grocery, only a few stores around our area. They are pretty pricy but do run good sales sometimes.. We exclusively buy our meat there, because they have awesome sales on meat. . Pork tenderloins go as low as 1.49q pound, we stocked up on pork ribs over the summer at $0.99 a pound, and we just stocked up on Chicken leg quarters, thighs, and legs for $0.99 a pound. And at the same time, we support our local market.
This is exactly what I'm going to do. I like to go on Tuesdays and Wednesday's. I'm retired so I can do that. I just have to work it around my exercise classes, cuz I won't sacrifice them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Its always beneficial!
I wish we had stores like that in SC! 😞 My sister lives in VA now and when we visit we love going to the diff stores around her area too and they have good deals!!!
I live where cosmic apples are bred and grown! Good ole Washington state! I actually live next to one of the largest apple farmers in our region and was able to buy my cosmic crisps directly from them this year. Hands down my FAVORITE apple. 😊
Do I dare tell my family there is a discount bakery in Tulsa? We were just talking last week about missing the Wonder Bread store and the scent of baking bread driving down 11th Street. I love those fried pies warmed up too and I think the grab bag is a great idea.
Yes! Miss wonderbread bakery on 11th. Went to the discount store and even did a bakery tour when I was young. They used to give free mini loaves. Glad there is another discount bakery out East now.
We live near a pepperidge farm outlet and there is another one part way to my parents. So many cheap goldfish and swirl breads! I need to search my area and see about other discount stores. Thanks for the ideas!!!
Just got Cosmic Crisp apples at Safeway for $99/lb! Never had them before, but tried them at that price. I was pleasantly surprised at how sweep and crisp they are!!
I live in Denver and I NEVER shop Walmart for food because their prices are outrageous. They might bring me in with a good loss leader but everything else can be found cheaper somewhere else. All my stores are within five miles of each other (Whole Foods, sprouts, natural grocers, Kroger, Costco and TJ Max and Trader Joe’s) so I will take a Sunday afternoon and shop my list.
Excellent ideas! 🙌💪🥳 I'm in Australia but definitely helps spark thinking outside the usual boxes we find that we get stuck in from being creatures of habit! I usually check out lots of different stores in and around my region but you've just encouraged me and reminded me of a few that I haven't been to in a while! I'll definitely keep exploring more out and about again! 💓👍👏
Braum's! I never would have thought of using their market as an actual grocery store shop, how genius! We have some in west texas, so that's great to know!
Really great video about thinking differently for grocery shopping! Oh heck yes to Sprouts! Other than smaller ethnic markets it’s got to be the cheapest place to buy produce and grains etc. I love the store.
Growing up, we had a large, upright freezer. My mom would stock up from various grocery stores during sales and we regularly shopped at the bread store. I have a small, upright freezer and I stock up as much as I can. I shop at both Costco & Sam's Club (I belong to Sam's, my next door neighbor belongs to Costco). They certainly aren't my regular grocery store because I'm a one-person household, but I buy quite a bit more than I would have thought I would buy there. Some of it are things I throw in the freezer and others are non-perishable items that I will grab multiples of when they go on sale. I primarily do my regular grocery shopping at Walmart. I'm disabled and no longer drive. I have to rely on delivery for my groceries. I cannot really afford to have multiple memberships to all the different grocery stores in town so I go with Walmart because they have the lowest overall prices. However I'm looking at changing to a different one going forward as I like their sale prices and the quality of their meat products. Their membership is quite a bit lower than Walmart's cost so I think I'm a switch over. It would be to my local Kroger affiliates store. Because I only grocery shop about every 3 weeks, I can do a fill-in order from Walmart. Since Walmart gives free shipping over $35, I can buy a lot of non-perishables that way and not have a delivery cost. Just trying to think through multiple scenarios as prices keep going up on everyday goods and and everybody seems to have a delivery service. If Instacart wasn't so expensive to use, I would look at joining that but their fees are so high that it does not make it cost-effective to shop through there in my limited experience. That's a real bummer because they shop at Aldi and I miss being able to shop there. Thanks so much for the great suggestions, Mindy! Thinking out of the box is what we all need to do in these days of inflationary times.
Hey Mindy! I am in Kansas and know Braum’s well! I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos, but especially today resonated with me. It occurred to me when you mentioned the bakery outlet that I used to go to one all the time around my house, then they closed. Inspired by your video, I found a Flowers Bakery outlet here and I plan to go this weekend. I’ll also stop by Braum’s as the milk prices there are lower than my Walmart and I like the milk quality better! Thanks again!
I only stick between 2 stores - Stater Bros and Albertson's. They are both close. I don't shop/support WalMart and my Aldi's is horrible. I have a list of what typical prices are of items I buy monthly and know when things are on sale or not based on that running list. I shop items per store depending on sales. But if there is not a good sale that week, I just mainly shop Stater Bros as they are typically $45-50 cheaper than Albertsons. Gas here is under $5 now but it isnt worth my time or gas spent to go to multiple stores.
I usually get most of our groceries at Kroger/ Smith's. I saved over $30 last week on my monthly grocery haul. I found the app "Flipp" last year and it helps you compare prices.
we don't have a spout but we have Winco. and I love there bulk bins. I been shopping at the day old bakery for 30+ years. it's the only way I could keep up with bread having 3 boys in the house and sports and lunches and afterschool snacks. I don't go as often because I find so much great deals but it only hubby and I now. and we don't go though the bread and snacks like when the kids we're home. Now I go when I know every one is coming for a visit.
I never would have thought Sprouts would have the cheap eggs! I'll have to go check them out. I love going on a Saturday or Sunday morning early after they've clearanced things out. I've found so many things that were still good for the week at amazing prices because the best by date was that day or the next.
I’m not much of an Apple fan but I have pretty much eaten my weight in Cosmic Crisps. They are supposedly a Honeycrisp variety blended with a storage apple. Who knows? I eat them before they can be stored long.
Love Braum's! Hands down the best butter! I am in North Texas so they have them all around us but still about 45 minutes away....but they just announced they are building one right down the road from us. Excited!! Thanks for all the great tips...I really wish we had a discount bread store too!
I've switched to only eating meat at dinner and going vegetarian for breakfasts and lunches. My husband and I shop multiple stores and shop coupons, sales, and spend smart to get cash back :) every little bit helps :)
The apple pie and cherry pies? Split them in half, put each half in a bowl. Zap in the microwave for about 20 seconds and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Quick dessert or treat.
When I was very little, there was a WonderBread/Hostess outlet store right down the street from our neighborhood and I remember my mom going there for bread and snack cakes. So many twinkies! LOL
I love Sprouts. This is where I shop for fresh produce sales and I find a lot of great deals on their sale racks occasionally back by the bathrooms. I just found 2 bags Of Lily’s pumpkin spice chocolate chips for $1, 3 bags of stuffing for $1 a bag and some other great deals.
I'm a savings warrior too! I have a fun discount grocery store near me that I visit every once in a while and also find groceries at unusual places. Big Lots often has good deals!
We don't have a sprouts here. I think we had just got one either right as I was about to move or right after I moved from California. But I definitely make multiple stops when doing my grocery hauls. If its boxed or canned winco is typically cheaper. Produce is a Yokes trip because they have the best produce quality wise. Meat depends on prices. Pet supplies and household supplies are typically walmart. Snacks for my husband are usually a grocery outlet stop. In always surprised what I find at grocery outlet thats a little more unique at a good price for him to try.
I do Braums for milk and ice cream for birthdays. It’s been on sale the last couple of weeks $2/6. Such a great deal on milk!! I also love sprouts for produce and the rare amazing meat sale. I also use it for some vitamins or supplements. Also you can check most sales online to find out if it’s worth the trip. To save on the gas money.
Love this! I just recently discovered your channel. I live in the same area and love to catch sales at Sprouts & wherever I can. I didn't know about the discount bakery store, so glad to hear about it. Thank you!
All great tips!! I recently went back to Whole Foods when I saw Jen did a haul and her channel and they do have some items that are cheaper than my grocery stores such as eggs and some produce items. I REALLY miss the Wonder bread outlet we used to have here in Philly!! It was my go to place for breads and snacks!!
Have you tried looking for grocery deals at Big Lots? It's just down Memorial from the other stores. With a membership card, I had a $10 of $40 a few weeks ago. Add the cash rebate from my credit card, I was able to get $40 for $27. Also, agree, check out the new Pan Asian market by the Bed, Bath and Beyond. The produce is of good value and some items you cannot find at other stores.
If you have a grocery outlet try 8 pounds oranges 🍊 for 4.99 comes to 62 cents a pound. 5 pounds apple's for 4.90 5 pound carrots 🥕 for 3.99 20 pounds rice 3.74 comes to 17 cents a pound
I have bought eggs cheaper at Sprouts lately. I generally buy my coffee (only place that sells my fav) and produce there. I meal plan by getting whatever produce is on sale there. They always have a sale on something. I also will check meat because they run good deals sometimes. I bought thick cut bacon $3.99 a lb from the butcher counter. In SoCal that is an amazing price.
Dozen eggs right now in my area of CT are 4.99 - only place that was less was Trader Joe's - for awhile they were 3.99/doz - so now I just stock up and make sure I always have 2 doz on hand - our 18 counts are up to $6.25!!
Good job again with some solid ideas and input. I will say I loved having an Sprouts store when I lived in Western Colorado. They did a great job with what you could consider their strengths. Great deals. Most of the time, there produce was well stocked and in good fresh condition. If you have ever ran a produce dept. as I have, you understand there can always be exceptions and being so far from the fields in the winter you had to be tolerant with less than perfect. However, the meats were great. Sometimes pricey but you need to make sure what the comparison was with. Premium, grass fed, several types of chicken., I was getting to eat much more fresh veggies and fruits. My closest store here in north central Ks is 80 miles away. I do have Brahms close my! 😧😧😧 . 😉 they are a great chain as well. Really good burgers and salads too. ALWAYS good ice cream. 😋😋😋 Great job young lady. God bless all here.
Love the video. I eat cosmic crisp apples in my oatmeal. I also have a bakery outlet in my State of CO. that I visit every few months I always find good deals there.
You are such a smart mom and inspiration! I wish that more people would think about shopping at multiple stores. Unfortunately the only discount store around is Aldi and I’ve shyed away since the horse meat fiasco.
Hey MindyMom! You were my choir teacher in Choctaw. Congrats on the successful channel! I’ve got twins on the way and these are such helpful posts for how I’m going to feed everyone.I’m Glad YT recommend your channel. Take care!
That’s cool!
Megan! I remember you dear one. :) Congrats on the twins, that’s exciting! 😊
Congratulations on twins!
Wait u SING too 😳 😐 😕 🤔 think u should do a song for us
I have 6 year old twins! It’s the best! Congratulations! Such a blessing! I agree, great channel!
A little tip I have (and maybe a good video idea?) is going to local grocery stores that specialize in a cuisine for affordble bulk sauces and spices! So for example, going to the local Chinese grocery store for soy sauce, going to the local Mexican grocery store for bulk chili powder, going to the local Indian store for bulk cumin, etc. They all also tend to have incredibly affordable bulk beans, rice, lentils, chickpeas, etc. I LOVE to stock up there!
I always shop the sales at multiple stores to get the best prices on the foods my family needs. Plus if something is on sale I’ll stock up and freeze things that can be frozen to make cheaper dinners in the future. It’s definitely a different way of doing things, but I think this is how I’ve saved so much money on food the last few years.
I love how compassionate you are during this time in life.
SO glad that you have pointed out that Whole foods and Sprouts can be cheaper. I have been finding this since the pandemic started. Also, they seem to actually have stock! I often find that the produce is both cheaper and better that some of the other stores.
Another place to think about is Tuesday morning, Big lots, Dollar general.
I would love to see you do a $50 menu plan for an ethnic grocery store like a Mexican grocery store or an Asian grocery store.
HMart!
@Laguns1013 yes to hmart suggestion. One just opened up in my town.
Thank you! I found we had a discount bread store not far from us. Went today and what would normally cost us $93 only cost me $41 today. 😮 Now we’re stocked up with bread, bagels, and more for over a month.
Worker at our discount bread store years ago told us to out a paper towel in the bag. Leave til it's all gone, also freeze some that was. Just leave it in bag. Thaw will absorb the moisture and keep from drying out or getting moldy in summer. It works
Thanks so much for sharing a vegan friendly recipe 🥰🥰🥰
I used to routinely go to the day old bread store back when I had a freezer. It was on my way home from work. I think they had an additional 50% section for "older bread" so it's worthwhile to find out if the bread store has a discount day or section.
Pour over coffee is easy and tastes great. Where people mess up is wrong temperature water, not heating up cup first (with hot water), not enough grounds used. Try it and you will not want to go back to K cups.
Cosmic crisp are my favorite. Kinda a cross between a red delicious and Granny Smith. So a staple in the wintertime for us
Such a good idea! I stopped in to Natural Grocers last night for the first time because I happened to be in the same shopping center. I was shocked to see that their free range brown eggs were way less than the regular eggs at Aldi. I bought quite a bit of produce while I was there for similar prices to Walmart and some even less. I'll definitely be branching out a bit more on grocery stores now.
We had Natural Grocers in our previous town! I don’t think I ever checked it out though, I should have!
Yep after seeing the price of eggs at Aldi and after seeing this video made me think of checking out Natural Grocers.
@@amandasnailtasticnails9657 Natural grocers bulk items can also be a good deal.
My friend texted me from Trader Joe’s because the cage free brown eggs were $2.99 and they were over $4 at Aldi and Harris Teeter. So funny because I wouldn’t think to look there. Have to keep an open mind for sure.
I too love those pies. I like the cherry ones warmed up in the microwave
In my town, Target is still selling Market Pantry gallons of milk for $2.99. Their eggs are cheaper than the local Walmart and Dillons, too. So about once a week, my husband will stop in there after work for milk and eggs.
I was recently told about the app "flipp". It has digital versions of the circulars in your area. That has made my life a lot easier when it comes to looking for and comparing sale prices.
As for cosmic crisp apples, they're one of my favorites. 🍎
Yes I love using Flipp too.
My mom bought a little filter for the k cup machine that you use regular coffee. They were pretty inexpensive, but you do have to wash it.
Not sure if you have a store called The Fresh Market but they are known for being a pricy grocery store but on Tuesdays they do “chuck and cluck” day with ground beef and chicken breasts for 2.99$ a pound. And Thursday is 5$ items like roasted chicken, ready made pizzas and sushi!
i always go to fresh market on Tuesdays for chicken and chuck. i buy fish there too. i like their pepperoni pizza
Yes! We have a Fresh Market!
I love bread stores. We have a good one close by and every 5 dollars you spend your can pick from a free rack. I have learned my target will 2 hours before closing put coupons on meat that need to sale. So after Sunday nite church I will stop by. They also will have at least 2 incap of marked down food and in every department's will be at least on encap of mark down for that area. In clothing at end of month they will have 2 or 3 70% or more off racks. Love shopping more than one store especially sales add. Great video
My mother taught me to do this- shop the loss leaders and specials. Eggs are definitely cheaper et Whole Foods and sprouts right now.
I learned last week sprouts has the boardhead trio at the deli. It's 1/2 lb each chicken, ham, and sliced cheese for $12.99. This is a great deal for that brand.
Yes Thank you for sharing this as I buy Boarheads.
We all need food the helps us emotionally as much as just nutrition. My son with crohns disease gets McDonald's or dominos once a week if we can budget it to one fill his belly(he really eats that food) and two bring down his anxiety...we struggle with eating because of crohns disease(before diagnosis there was alot of 🤮). We have yet do get a AFRID diagnosis but that's the eating disorder he has. So baby steps...we have a g-tube, getting used to filling belly. Was so happy to see him eat a cheeseburger, 7 nuggets and drink 2 solo cups of flavored(grape) drink. More food the he as ever eating. Growing up with two little brothers its weird not having a boy that is not a garbage disposal😄... a skill we will be working on his more choices...so he likes cheeseburgers..adding meatloaf...and other choices to making eating at home easier....
I love your videos. Your coffee deal reminded me of mine this morning. In our area 45 years ago tomorrow a massive blizzard hit. Now every single time we have snow forecasted to the store they go, lol Wouldn't you know, snow has a slight chance of falling here tomorrow.. I actually just needed bread and had to wait in line for my turn (crazy busy). Right next to me was coffee, specifically Starbucks cold brew. It was the pumpkin spice flavor. My daughter and daughter-in-law both love it. It was marked down to $2.25. I normally runs $9.36! Needless to say both bottles they had left went in my cart.
I'm from Alabama but went to OBU in Shawnee. I graduated in 1993, and I STILL miss Braum's! Twist Waffle Cones for life!
Cosmic chrisp apples are my all time favorite apple! Thankfully we get them all the time in California.
I agree with your daughter 100%! I love the Butterbread! The price of it at Walmart has increased so much over the last year!
I get sooo many discount food items at Big lots! I scored a great haul of baking items a few weeks ago at the one on 21st and Sheridan with cookie and cake mixes as low as 25 cents!
Oh I like the coffee pod tip. Ill check my bed bath and beyond out, thank you!
I agree with you about shopping at places you wouldn’t normally shop to find bargains. I get great bargains at my local Asian supermarket. Lovely fresh coriander (cilantro), shallots, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, sauces and spices and fruits like lychees and mangos in bulk. Also great for bulk rice, meats, noodles and quality homemade dim sims.
We have a local grocery, only a few stores around our area. They are pretty pricy but do run good sales sometimes.. We exclusively buy our meat there, because they have awesome sales on meat. . Pork tenderloins go as low as 1.49q pound, we stocked up on pork ribs over the summer at $0.99 a pound, and we just stocked up on Chicken leg quarters, thighs, and legs for $0.99 a pound. And at the same time, we support our local market.
This is exactly what I'm going to do. I like to go on Tuesdays and Wednesday's. I'm retired so I can do that. I just have to work it around my exercise classes, cuz I won't sacrifice them. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Its always beneficial!
Thanks for the reminder to revisit alternative grocery options!
I wish we had stores like that in SC! 😞 My sister lives in VA now and when we visit we love going to the diff stores around her area too and they have good deals!!!
I live where cosmic apples are bred and grown! Good ole Washington state! I actually live next to one of the largest apple farmers in our region and was able to buy my cosmic crisps directly from them this year. Hands down my FAVORITE apple. 😊
Mindy, you are such a blessing❤ love your videos so much
Do I dare tell my family there is a discount bakery in Tulsa? We were just talking last week about missing the Wonder Bread store and the scent of baking bread driving down 11th Street.
I love those fried pies warmed up too and I think the grab bag is a great idea.
Yes! Miss wonderbread bakery on 11th. Went to the discount store and even did a bakery tour when I was young. They used to give free mini loaves. Glad there is another discount bakery out East now.
I love shopping Braums Market!!! Good to hear that they are offering on-line shopping. Can't wait to try this!
We live near a pepperidge farm outlet and there is another one part way to my parents. So many cheap goldfish and swirl breads! I need to search my area and see about other discount stores. Thanks for the ideas!!!
Oh man! I would go just for the goldfish crackers! My kids go through those like crazy!
I live Cosmic Crisp apples. One of my favs now!! I always love to watch you make dinner out of your low cost ingredients!!!
Just got Cosmic Crisp apples at Safeway for $99/lb! Never had them before, but tried them at that price. I was pleasantly surprised at how sweep and crisp they are!!
Oh my gosh those apple pies - so good!! Love CCCD ice cream! Great tips.
I live in Denver and I NEVER shop Walmart for food because their prices are outrageous. They might bring me in with a good loss leader but everything else can be found cheaper somewhere else. All my stores are within five miles of each other (Whole Foods, sprouts, natural grocers, Kroger, Costco and TJ Max and Trader Joe’s) so I will take a Sunday afternoon and shop my list.
Excellent ideas! 🙌💪🥳 I'm in Australia but definitely helps spark thinking outside the usual boxes we find that we get stuck in from being creatures of habit! I usually check out lots of different stores in and around my region but you've just encouraged me and reminded me of a few that I haven't been to in a while! I'll definitely keep exploring more out and about again! 💓👍👏
I do enjoy videos about USA supermarkets! Thank you for the video! Have a fabulous day!
New subscriber here! Love your channel because of how helpful you are and how concise your videos are. I'm actually learning and not bored lol.
Braum's! I never would have thought of using their market as an actual grocery store shop, how genius! We have some in west texas, so that's great to know!
Really great video about thinking differently for grocery shopping!
Oh heck yes to Sprouts! Other than smaller ethnic markets it’s got to be the cheapest place to buy produce and grains etc. I love the store.
Those little pies are my guilty pleasure too.
Growing up, we had a large, upright freezer. My mom would stock up from various grocery stores during sales and we regularly shopped at the bread store. I have a small, upright freezer and I stock up as much as I can. I shop at both Costco & Sam's Club (I belong to Sam's, my next door neighbor belongs to Costco). They certainly aren't my regular grocery store because I'm a one-person household, but I buy quite a bit more than I would have thought I would buy there. Some of it are things I throw in the freezer and others are non-perishable items that I will grab multiples of when they go on sale. I primarily do my regular grocery shopping at Walmart. I'm disabled and no longer drive. I have to rely on delivery for my groceries. I cannot really afford to have multiple memberships to all the different grocery stores in town so I go with Walmart because they have the lowest overall prices. However I'm looking at changing to a different one going forward as I like their sale prices and the quality of their meat products. Their membership is quite a bit lower than Walmart's cost so I think I'm a switch over. It would be to my local Kroger affiliates store. Because I only grocery shop about every 3 weeks, I can do a fill-in order from Walmart. Since Walmart gives free shipping over $35, I can buy a lot of non-perishables that way and not have a delivery cost. Just trying to think through multiple scenarios as prices keep going up on everyday goods and and everybody seems to have a delivery service. If Instacart wasn't so expensive to use, I would look at joining that but their fees are so high that it does not make it cost-effective to shop through there in my limited experience. That's a real bummer because they shop at Aldi and I miss being able to shop there. Thanks so much for the great suggestions, Mindy! Thinking out of the box is what we all need to do in these days of inflationary times.
Hey Mindy! I am in Kansas and know Braum’s well! I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos, but especially today resonated with me. It occurred to me when you mentioned the bakery outlet that I used to go to one all the time around my house, then they closed. Inspired by your video, I found a Flowers Bakery outlet here and I plan to go this weekend. I’ll also stop by Braum’s as the milk prices there are lower than my Walmart and I like the milk quality better! Thanks again!
Cosmic crisp are my new favorite apple. so good!
This was such good advice I'm often getting to the popular clearance spots to slow so I'll be on the lookout thanks to these great tips
My braums in Denton Texas has the market and the online ordering. It's awesome 😊
You are so encouraging. Thank you.
I only stick between 2 stores - Stater Bros and Albertson's. They are both close. I don't shop/support WalMart and my Aldi's is horrible. I have a list of what typical prices are of items I buy monthly and know when things are on sale or not based on that running list. I shop items per store depending on sales. But if there is not a good sale that week, I just mainly shop Stater Bros as they are typically $45-50 cheaper than Albertsons. Gas here is under $5 now but it isnt worth my time or gas spent to go to multiple stores.
Yes. The cosmic apples are good. My very favorite, though, is the Ambrosia variety.
I usually get most of our groceries at Kroger/ Smith's. I saved over $30 last week on my monthly grocery haul. I found the app "Flipp" last year and it helps you compare prices.
we don't have a spout but we have Winco. and I love there bulk bins. I been shopping at the day old bakery for 30+ years. it's the only way I could keep up with bread having 3 boys in the house and sports and lunches and afterschool snacks. I don't go as often because I find so much great deals but it only hubby and I now. and we don't go though the bread and snacks like when the kids we're home. Now I go when I know every one is coming for a visit.
I shop at multiple stores as well. At first I found it exhausting, but once I had a plan it was worth it.
It's amazing how many stores we have to go to thanks for your tips.
I never would have thought Sprouts would have the cheap eggs! I'll have to go check them out. I love going on a Saturday or Sunday morning early after they've clearanced things out. I've found so many things that were still good for the week at amazing prices because the best by date was that day or the next.
Their app is also great for digital coupons.
Sprouts has been my recent go-to for eggs too, definitely the cheapest anywhere in my area!
I got a coupon at checkout, too, for $5 off a $50 purchase!
I also got a very good deal on eggs on the Trader Joe's in Tulsa, pasture raised was cheaper than traditional.
I’m not much of an Apple fan but I have pretty much eaten my weight in Cosmic Crisps. They are supposedly a Honeycrisp variety blended with a storage apple. Who knows? I eat them before they can be stored long.
Cosmic crisp apples are my favorite
Love Braum's! Hands down the best butter! I am in North Texas so they have them all around us but still about 45 minutes away....but they just announced they are building one right down the road from us. Excited!! Thanks for all the great tips...I really wish we had a discount bread store too!
I love their cottage cheese. It’s hands down the best tasting I can find around here (Dallas).
I'm so happy you told us where the discount bakery is! I'm about an hour from Tulsa but I'm often there shopping on the weekends. Loved this video!
Thank you!
I buy my favorite Watkins spices, flavorings, and hand soaps at Menards!!
Thanks for the Braum's suggestion! I never think about buying groceries there (ice cream treats, though, of course!).
Thanks have not been too that store in awhile either will try it again thanks love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊 😀
I've switched to only eating meat at dinner and going vegetarian for breakfasts and lunches. My husband and I shop multiple stores and shop coupons, sales, and spend smart to get cash back :) every little bit helps :)
The apple pie and cherry pies? Split them in half, put each half in a bowl. Zap in the microwave for about 20 seconds and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Quick dessert or treat.
i remember going to a bread store with my grandmother and getting those pies likes 40 years ago! and I still go and get them! LOL.
When I was very little, there was a WonderBread/Hostess outlet store right down the street from our neighborhood and I remember my mom going there for bread and snack cakes. So many twinkies! LOL
I love Sprouts. This is where I shop for fresh produce sales and I find a lot of great deals on their sale racks occasionally back by the bathrooms. I just found 2 bags Of Lily’s pumpkin spice chocolate chips for $1, 3 bags of stuffing for $1 a bag and some other great deals.
Long time ago I used to work at Braun’s IceCream on north west side of town.
I'm a savings warrior too! I have a fun discount grocery store near me that I visit every once in a while and also find groceries at unusual places. Big Lots often has good deals!
Great ideas! I'm going to look for a dairy store near me! Btw, you look super cute with that headband!
We don't have a sprouts here. I think we had just got one either right as I was about to move or right after I moved from California. But I definitely make multiple stops when doing my grocery hauls. If its boxed or canned winco is typically cheaper. Produce is a Yokes trip because they have the best produce quality wise. Meat depends on prices. Pet supplies and household supplies are typically walmart. Snacks for my husband are usually a grocery outlet stop. In always surprised what I find at grocery outlet thats a little more unique at a good price for him to try.
So true. I wish we had a few more grocery outlets on my side of town.
Yes, I’ve been going to sprouts the last 2 months to buy eggs specifically. Other than Sam’s, they have the best prices for egg.
I do Braums for milk and ice cream for birthdays. It’s been on sale the last couple of weeks $2/6. Such a great deal on milk!!
I also love sprouts for produce and the rare amazing meat sale. I also use it for some vitamins or supplements.
Also you can check most sales online to find out if it’s worth the trip. To save on the gas money.
Yes, I almost bought the 2 gallons for that price, but I figured we couldn’t drink that much in a couple weeks! A good deal, though.
Love this! I just recently discovered your channel. I live in the same area and love to catch sales at Sprouts & wherever I can. I didn't know about the discount bakery store, so glad to hear about it. Thank you!
Love Sprouts and their produce deals.
All great tips!! I recently went back to Whole Foods when I saw Jen did a haul and her channel and they do have some items that are cheaper than my grocery stores such as eggs and some produce items. I REALLY miss the Wonder bread outlet we used to have here in Philly!! It was my go to place for breads and snacks!!
We always bought speciality type food items from those stores! We got such great deals, I do miss not having anything like those near me now
I am so glad I found your channel. Today's video was super helpful because we just moved to Oklahoma. Now I have a new list of places to try.
Have you tried the flashfood app, Mindy? Great way to save on grocery items and eliminate food waste ❤
Have you tried looking for grocery deals at Big Lots? It's just down Memorial from the other stores. With a membership card, I had a $10 of $40 a few weeks ago. Add the cash rebate from my credit card, I was able to get $40 for $27.
Also, agree, check out the new Pan Asian market by the Bed, Bath and Beyond. The produce is of good value and some items you cannot find at other stores.
If you have a grocery outlet try 8 pounds oranges 🍊 for 4.99 comes to 62 cents a pound. 5 pounds apple's for 4.90 5 pound carrots 🥕 for 3.99 20 pounds rice 3.74 comes to 17 cents a pound
I was eating a cosmic crisp while watching! :) Yeah, they're one of my favs.
I only got the one I ate in the video. My kids devoured the others before I could get another one! LOL
Great tip with the ice cream shop! I find food and snacks on clearance at CVS, Walgreens and Home Goods at the end of seasons.
I love Sprouts! Also, it's the only place I can find aluminum free baking powder.
I have bought eggs cheaper at Sprouts lately. I generally buy my coffee (only place that sells my fav) and produce there. I meal plan by getting whatever produce is on sale there. They always have a sale on something. I also will check meat because they run good deals sometimes. I bought thick cut bacon $3.99 a lb from the butcher counter. In SoCal that is an amazing price.
The lemon pie was my grocery store "treat" as a kid if I was a good girl shipping! That and an eclair type pie!
Always enjoy your ideas.
Dozen eggs right now in my area of CT are 4.99 - only place that was less was Trader Joe's - for awhile they were 3.99/doz - so now I just stock up and make sure I always have 2 doz on hand - our 18 counts are up to $6.25!!
Good job again with some solid ideas and input.
I will say I loved having an Sprouts store when I lived in Western Colorado. They did a great job with what you could consider their strengths. Great deals. Most of the time, there produce was well stocked and in good fresh condition. If you have ever ran a produce dept. as I have, you understand there can always be exceptions and being so far from the fields in the winter you had to be tolerant with less than perfect. However, the meats were great. Sometimes pricey but you need to make sure what the comparison was with. Premium, grass fed, several types of chicken., I was getting to eat much more fresh veggies and fruits. My closest store here in north central Ks is 80 miles away. I do have Brahms close my! 😧😧😧 . 😉 they are a great chain as well. Really good burgers and salads too. ALWAYS good ice cream. 😋😋😋
Great job young lady. God bless all here.
Love the video. I eat cosmic crisp apples in my oatmeal. I also have a bakery outlet in my State of CO. that I visit every few months I always find good deals there.
You are such a smart mom and inspiration! I wish that more people would think about shopping at multiple stores. Unfortunately the only discount store around is Aldi and I’ve shyed away since the horse meat fiasco.
We love the cosmic crisp too ❤ love the videos too ❤ keep going. Thanks.
Your meals look great trying next week.
Aldi Southern California 12 pack eggs 4.99 yea yea yea yea no limit love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊