I'm getting better and better at sticking to a list ...I never ever thought I'd be able to run into a store and only walk out with the 1 item I came for .. I feel empowered
Us farmers market vendors don't discount at the end of the day. If I could afford to sell at a lower price, I would all day. I'm sorry but I'm working 18 hours a day to bring more nutrient dense food with me.
It might depend on the vendor and your area. I usually try to go to the local farmers market when they first open but recently took a chance and stopped by when they were getting ready to close and I had two different vendors offer me a discount.
Depends on the farmer...many only want to offer freshly picked produce so they don't want to take it home. They've already kept at home what they eat...and it can't be sold at a later date. You deserve whatever you charge but sometimes it's better to sell more at a discount than not selling it at all.
Since i live in tropical Indonesia, i grow most of my food. I bake my own sourdough bread, make my own pizza & cookies. I go so far as to put myself on financial diet aka no spend challenges to finish my food stash & save money for travels. I don’t eat imported fruits and only locally grown ones. So i gave up on all imported fresh peaches, apples etc. Whenever i wanna make peach cobbler, i used canned peach instead. It saves me time & effort to precook the fruit too. Thank you for the tips
Learn how to use "scraps" to make meal worthy items. Most people know chicken and turkey bones can be made into broth. But there are plenty of other ideas for other food scraps. Veggie scraps (eg onion skins, carrot peelings, pepper stems, fresh herb stems, etc) can be frozen, then added to the stock pot with the chicken bones for more flavour and nutrients. Or use them to make veggie broth. Bread ends/heals or stale bread pieces can be frozen and saved to make bread crumbs, croutons, homemade stuffing, bread pudding or stratas. Apple peelings and cores can be made into apple cider vinegar. You can also simmer them, then strain it and use the liquid to make apple jelly. This liquid is heavy with pectin, too. You may be able to use it in combination with berries to make a other jams, without buying pectin. I have also tried making peach pit jelly. Citrus peel can be used to flavour baking items, add flavouring to water, or made into candied peel. These are just a few ideas. Some research may provide more ingenious ideas to use other food scraps. When you live on a tight budget, using food scraps is like finding free food to feed you family!
I can tell you for a fact that the major brands make the store brands. I used to work in the accounting department at Price Chopper processing those invoices.
People must think they have Aldi pickle factories and then down the road a Wal mart pickle factory etc. They are all the same pickles. Just different labels.
We save a lot of money waiting for noodles to go on a real sale. Your looking for under 1.00 and remember they used to come in 16 ounce packages now there 12 ounces. When you see the sale under 1.00 and there is no limit go the first day. We have several Kroger's in our area and when they discount them we go to all 4 stores and buy a few at each. Few as in 10 of each kind. We bring them home separate by type and store them in totes. They do not go stale and won't go bad. The other thing is rice, it's tricker, wait for the sale. buy the big bags they go straight into the freezer for one week. Then thaw them out, for a couple of days then back into the freezer. The next time you take them out separate the rice into size packages that you will need. We use zip lock bags, I store my rice in totes also. The noodles have saved us lots of cash as you can cook a small or large amount and just put butter and spices on them in the heat of summer or you use leftovers and just put them with your cooked noodles. Yes, I have 6 turkey's in the freezer, they are cheaper and have more usable meat on them than the chickens. Bird flu is coming back around, get your birds now. One turkey can last us a week of food. I am always on the hunt for the lowest prices in our area. Remember to set back as much money as you can per month, set a goal and store it away, the tax man is an ugly man who will take your house.
I agree, Sara, I’m concerned about the tariffs as well. I’ve stocked up months ahead on coffee, medications and toiletries, not to mention food😂👏I know it’s not an option for everyone, but I really find that making as much of my food from scratch as possible-especially condiments/sauces, etc. is a huge money saver for me. Being able to safely can these foods cuts my grocery bill every time I don’t have to shell out my money to a company!
Great video! I feel like many of the things you covered are things I’ve been doing for years. Since the pandemic, I have been doing pickup for my groceries. I load what I need on the app and show up to pick it up without the hassle. This works especially well during the summer as I live in an east coast summer beach town. It also helps me focus on the products that I like. And when things are on sale, I stock up. This includes meat. I am very specific about cuts of beef and the chicken I buy. I will go into the store for that and tend to stock up on those items when on sale. I have 2 freezers to keep things in. I also cook many meals at a time to freeze for ease. If I’m making a lasagna (they are small since it’s two of us) I make 5 and freeze 4. Same with soups,stews casseroles,etc. Another tip is to become friendly with people at your farm stands during the summer. My 84 yo mother has an old family recipe for fried okra. It’s not deep fried and it’s delicious. My go to place grows it and has it set aside every week for her and honestly, I think they undercharge her because she’s always so excited when the crop comes in. Another thing I am going to start doing is canning tomatoes. My neighbor brings large bags of tomatoes and peppers from the garden every week. The peppers I can cut up and freeze. The tomatoes need to get canned. I have never done it before so I am going to teach myself this year. I really appreciate your your channel and look forward to more videos in the new year.
Just wanted you to know you are my new favorite TH-camr. I've been watching your videos one after the other. I'm excited to get my finances in order this coming new year. I'm a new sub. DH is 57 and I'm 56, almost 57. We have no savings for retirement so we will be deciding if we should downsize and pay off our loan. That's pretty much all the debt we have besides our mortgage. We just paid off our vehicle, we only have one at the moment. Looking forward to learning a lot from you. Thank you for all the help. ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Suggestion: fully fund a Health Savings Accout (HSA). -!this is tax deductible also any interest or stock gains you realize in your HSA are also tax free. Further the funds are tax free if you use them for medical expenses...cheers!
Also, consider making things “from scratch-ish,” somewhere in between from scratch and the fully pre-made product. I save a lot of money by buying plain tomato sauce and seasoning it myself instead of pasta sauce and pizza sauce. Tomatoes are too expensive here to make tomato sauce from scratch, but plain tomato sauce is often dirt-cheap.
My walmart offered 1/2 off a membership usual cost: 125 but @ black friday it was only $55 & some change. I have only done delivery three times and nearly saved my entire cost already, and I still have the entire year to go! I dont live far from the store. but my schedule is weird, so it's better for me to have the option so I"m not falling asleep at the wheel after work in the early morning hours after a long shift. I do tip, but now I dont go impulse shopping as much and the trade off is worth it to me. Maybe this is another sale ppl didnt think about, so mark your calendars for next years sale :D Or put the thought in your brain for other subscription options, if you must have them :)
Be sure they deliver in your area before buying a membership! I live in NW Iowa, and Walmart pushes the membership... for the same price as elsewhere... but delivery isn't available. 😡
Thank you, Sara! So many great ideas and even if not all new, i appreciate hearing them again. Hoping the season's magic leaves you with many fun memories.
Ibotta used to be so much better a few years ago but I noticed they’ve had quite a bit of issues over the past few months. I’m a huge fan of Fetch though
Majority of the time, I stick to a list. But, if I find sale or discounted items we use, I will purchase. I just recently found a bunch of baking items marked down and plan to make more homemade desserts. I quit buying a bunch of the prepackaged food items.
Increased food prices are a problem here in Australia too - and our grocery sector is dominated by 2 retailers who have about 82% of the market, so we have much less competition. Our dear regulators have allowed this to evolve and it's scandalous but tragically inevitable. The two mirror each other's prices - butter and tissues went to the same price in both at the same time. Funny that! Aldi is an alternative but they have a limited range. Still, you can eat very well and cheaply if you shop smart. I've really focused on not wasting food and it's a constant challenge but I'm getting much better at it, and yes, every time I toss something I think of cash literally being chucked in the bin. One thing I find really helpful is to keep a pencil and paper list of all the veggies I have - seeing it written down reminds me to use up the lettuce while the cabbage will still be good next week. I cross things off and update the list as I go. I know this works for me because I've not had to deal with a bag of slimy mess for quite a while! Cheers and MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone from Oz!
Support local farmers, CSAs, farmer’s markets, co-ops. Buy seasonal produce. Canned/frozen produce in winter. No one needs mealy tomatoes shipped 2000 miles in January.
Sometimes shopping for ingredients only isn't economical for 1 to 2 people. This applies only if I can use those ingredients in several things. A small good quality salad dressing that I like is more economical for me being a senior. Can you do one of these for 1 to people household?
To help save money I when our vegetable shop has specials on 10kg onions and boxes of tomatoes I buy ans the blend and cut them and also make tomato and onion sauce and freeze in tubs. Helps through the yeaf
I'm lucky that am in a small city .. Safeway walmart coop no frills butcher bakery are all within 5 to 10 minutes drive from each other .. always chk prices online .. 1 store price matches so that can rule out an extra sop
You get more diversity in your diet = more nutrients. The CSA also provides information on how to cook everything. I love it. It is also a good way to support local farmers.
Because I joined a CSA, I did try a bunch of things I might never have. But on the whole, it works out better for me to buy larger amounts of a few things in season and preserve them for the rest of the year.
Our local farmers market is very expensive compared to store produce. I love to go there, but it is a luxury. My local grocery store has a $10 delivery fee as does Walmart now which used to be free over $35. Now they are offering store plans that cost around $70 a year to have your food delivered and if you don’t normally have your food delivered, that’s a big cost.
Many people with food sensitivities and allergies buy "convenience" foods, because it's easier. But there are 2 ways you can save. First, research for recipes that naturally do not include the problem food item and use basic simple ingredients to create inexpensive meals. Second, watch closely for sales and clearance on those convenience specialty items. I've seen plenty of "gluten free", "vegan" and "nut free" convenience foods on clearance, because less people buy them before they get close to the sell by dates. Yes, you may pay more for some items. But there are always ways to save if you try hard enough.
Boneless skinless chicken breast .99 per pound. Brought home two pkgs. I got 9 pints of fully cooked pressure canned chicken under $9. Can’t beat that.
Thank you for your videos! Looking forward to 2025! Do you have any free documents like price list, pantry list, etc.? Do you have a video about how to shop and coupon for a product? How to look at an item, find sale price, match to coupons and apps? Merry Christmas and Happy 2025!
For me, a retired single, it’s cooking family sized and freezing the rest. And I stopped buying peppers and cucumbers. I ALWAYS forget about those before they become slimy😆
I have been a store brand buyer my whole life until..the last year. Walmart has drastically downgraded so many of their store-brand items. Tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, bread, chips, DRIED LIMA BEANS (what the heck??)..just to name a few that I’ve noticed of late. But I’ve noticed changes in some name brand items as well. It’s so discouraging and costly. We bought five 1-pound bags of Lima beans and we’ve cooked two bags out of that and they are horrible tasting. I can’t imagine what in the world they have done to them but it is noticed by all of my family.
I am from Calgary and many of these saving tips don’t apply to Canada . But there a few ways you can apply her tips. Like I don’t go out for Coffee or lunches unless it’s for a special day . I always bring my own thermos with coffee or water for shopping . I avoid all food courts.Big money saver. I basicly lived my whole life like this to stay debt free. Iam also staying healthy by walking to most places with in reason.
Learn to and cook from scratch as much as possible. Use real ingredients verses fake and fast food type products. Make salad dressings, prepare several servings and eat leftovers. Try meatless meals 2-3X/week and breakfast for dinner. Buy in bulk and separate then store (freeze, etc.) Don't eat out unless it's very, very special. Plan meals before you shop for ingredients. Plan potluck suppers for entertaining.
They won’t. Nothing trickles down. Did you see any prices go down during his first term after he gave 40% tax cuts on profit to corporations??? No. So sit down.
It is down significantly from 2 yrs ago, but still 2.4-3.5% depending on the category. It is a global issue, and US is actually doing better than many other countries.
These are not the same old concepts for so many people who are new to trying to save. Only same old for those who have been playing the game a while. I’d love to hear your ideas. Always open to suggestions. And thanks for the feedback.
Farmers Markets are a rip off here in Central Upstate New York. They are far more expensive than a grocery store and they don’t reduce the price at the end of the day as most of the time it’s just thrown in the trash if they don’t take it with them when they leave. The Titan of Tightwads
People, DAVE RAMSEY SOLUTIONS!!! Budget friends, no more mindless spending, hit your community food gardens, make friends with your neighbors and grow b Veggies & fruits together
I buy grains, fruits & nuts. I don’t buy meats & dairy items due to cost. My purchases for food is mostly at Aldi’s and the nearby Amish store. The Amish have superior quality food. Stores like Tops & Price Gouger here in Upstate Central New York I avoid like the plague. The Titan of Tightwads
I would say the tariffs are 'probable' given the next administration. However I look at it as a chance to be more mindful with my spending PLUS I would rather be prepared (to the extent possible) for something that does not happen then not be prepared for something that does...🤷♀️
Please share any ideas for saving at the grocery store that you might have that we haven't heard of before. We love new ideas!
Order groceries online for home delivery once a month.
I'm getting better and better at sticking to a list ...I never ever thought I'd be able to run into a store and only walk out with the 1 item I came for .. I feel empowered
Us farmers market vendors don't discount at the end of the day. If I could afford to sell at a lower price, I would all day. I'm sorry but I'm working 18 hours a day to bring more nutrient dense food with me.
Thank you
Thank you
It might depend on the vendor and your area. I usually try to go to the local farmers market when they first open but recently took a chance and stopped by when they were getting ready to close and I had two different vendors offer me a discount.
Depends on the farmer...many only want to offer freshly picked produce so they don't want to take it home. They've already kept at home what they eat...and it can't be sold at a later date. You deserve whatever you charge but sometimes it's better to sell more at a discount than not selling it at all.
Since i live in tropical Indonesia, i grow most of my food. I bake my own sourdough bread, make my own pizza & cookies. I go so far as to put myself on financial diet aka no spend challenges to finish my food stash & save money for travels. I don’t eat imported fruits and only locally grown ones. So i gave up on all imported fresh peaches, apples etc. Whenever i wanna make peach cobbler, i used canned peach instead. It saves me time & effort to precook the fruit too. Thank you for the tips
WRAP CELERY IN ALUMINUM FOIL. IT WILL LAST FOR WEEKS, SO GLAD I LEARNED THIS FROM WATCHING ANOTHER YOU TUBER
Learn how to use "scraps" to make meal worthy items. Most people know chicken and turkey bones can be made into broth. But there are plenty of other ideas for other food scraps.
Veggie scraps (eg onion skins, carrot peelings, pepper stems, fresh herb stems, etc) can be frozen, then added to the stock pot with the chicken bones for more flavour and nutrients. Or use them to make veggie broth.
Bread ends/heals or stale bread pieces can be frozen and saved to make bread crumbs, croutons, homemade stuffing, bread pudding or stratas.
Apple peelings and cores can be made into apple cider vinegar. You can also simmer them, then strain it and use the liquid to make apple jelly. This liquid is heavy with pectin, too. You may be able to use it in combination with berries to make a other jams, without buying pectin. I have also tried making peach pit jelly.
Citrus peel can be used to flavour baking items, add flavouring to water, or made into candied peel.
These are just a few ideas. Some research may provide more ingenious ideas to use other food scraps. When you live on a tight budget, using food scraps is like finding free food to feed you family!
Remember to save pepper seeds from each group for planting in spring
I can tell you for a fact that the major brands make the store brands. I used to work in the accounting department at Price Chopper processing those invoices.
People must think they have Aldi pickle factories and then down the road a Wal mart pickle factory etc. They are all the same pickles. Just different labels.
We save a lot of money waiting for noodles to go on a real sale. Your looking for under 1.00 and remember they used to come in 16 ounce packages now there 12 ounces. When you see the sale under 1.00 and there is no limit go the first day. We have several Kroger's in our area and when they discount them we go to all 4 stores and buy a few at each. Few as in 10 of each kind. We bring them home separate by type and store them in totes. They do not go stale and won't go bad. The other thing is rice, it's tricker, wait for the sale. buy the big bags they go straight into the freezer for one week. Then thaw them out, for a couple of days then back into the freezer. The next time you take them out separate the rice into size packages that you will need. We use zip lock bags, I store my rice in totes also. The noodles have saved us lots of cash as you can cook a small or large amount and just put butter and spices on them in the heat of summer or you use leftovers and just put them with your cooked noodles. Yes, I have 6 turkey's in the freezer, they are cheaper and have more usable meat on them than the chickens. Bird flu is coming back around, get your birds now. One turkey can last us a week of food. I am always on the hunt for the lowest prices in our area. Remember to set back as much money as you can per month, set a goal and store it away, the tax man is an ugly man who will take your house.
I like to vacuum seal my pasta.
Grateful I received a free whole chicken and a 50 grocery gift card and seventy dollars worth free groceries very grateful
I agree, Sara, I’m concerned about the tariffs as well. I’ve stocked up months ahead on coffee, medications and toiletries, not to mention food😂👏I know it’s not an option for everyone, but I really find that making as much of my food from scratch as possible-especially condiments/sauces, etc. is a huge money saver for me. Being able to safely can these foods cuts my grocery bill every time I don’t have to shell out my money to a company!
We received a special blessing and were able to stock up. We also bought a lot of clothes at a second hand shop!
Great video! I feel like many of the things you covered are things I’ve been doing for years. Since the pandemic, I have been doing pickup for my groceries. I load what I need on the app and show up to pick it up without the hassle. This works especially well during the summer as I live in an east coast summer beach town. It also helps me focus on the products that I like. And when things are on sale, I stock up. This includes meat. I am very specific about cuts of beef and the chicken I buy. I will go into the store for that and tend to stock up on those items when on sale. I have 2 freezers to keep things in. I also cook many meals at a time to freeze for ease. If I’m making a lasagna (they are small since it’s two of us) I make 5 and freeze 4. Same with soups,stews casseroles,etc.
Another tip is to become friendly with people at your farm stands during the summer. My 84 yo mother has an old family recipe for fried okra. It’s not deep fried and it’s delicious. My go to place grows it and has it set aside every week for her and honestly, I think they undercharge her because she’s always so excited when the crop comes in.
Another thing I am going to start doing is canning tomatoes. My neighbor brings large bags of tomatoes and peppers from the garden every week. The peppers I can cut up and freeze. The tomatoes need to get canned. I have never done it before so I am going to teach myself this year.
I really appreciate your your channel and look forward to more videos in the new year.
Just wanted you to know you are my new favorite TH-camr. I've been watching your videos one after the other. I'm excited to get my finances in order this coming new year. I'm a new sub. DH is 57 and I'm 56, almost 57. We have no savings for retirement so we will be deciding if we should downsize and pay off our loan. That's pretty much all the debt we have besides our mortgage. We just paid off our vehicle, we only have one at the moment. Looking forward to learning a lot from you. Thank you for all the help. ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Suggestion: fully fund a Health Savings Accout (HSA). -!this is tax deductible also any interest or stock gains you realize in your HSA are also tax free. Further the funds are tax free if you use them for medical expenses...cheers!
@KarenBachar-c6m thank you for the advice. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you and you’re doing great! Keep up the good work!
Also, consider making things “from scratch-ish,” somewhere in between from scratch and the fully pre-made product. I save a lot of money by buying plain tomato sauce and seasoning it myself instead of pasta sauce and pizza sauce. Tomatoes are too expensive here to make tomato sauce from scratch, but plain tomato sauce is often dirt-cheap.
So if prices go up, I used to eat vegan, cook everything. Back to that i plan to go! I can always find veggies and beans and rice so cheap!
My walmart offered 1/2 off a membership usual cost: 125 but @ black friday it was only $55 & some change. I have only done delivery three times and nearly saved my entire cost already, and I still have the entire year to go! I dont live far from the store. but my schedule is weird, so it's better for me to have the option so I"m not falling asleep at the wheel after work in the early morning hours after a long shift. I do tip, but now I dont go impulse shopping as much and the trade off is worth it to me. Maybe this is another sale ppl didnt think about, so mark your calendars for next years sale :D Or put the thought in your brain for other subscription options, if you must have them :)
Be sure they deliver in your area before buying a membership! I live in NW Iowa, and Walmart pushes the membership... for the same price as elsewhere... but delivery isn't available. 😡
oh im in no danger :D but thanks for checking
Thank you, Sara! So many great ideas and even if not all new, i appreciate hearing them again. Hoping the season's magic leaves you with many fun memories.
Ibotta used to be so much better a few years ago but I noticed they’ve had quite a bit of issues over the past few months. I’m a huge fan of Fetch though
Majority of the time, I stick to a list. But, if I find sale or discounted items we use, I will purchase. I just recently found a bunch of baking items marked down and plan to make more homemade desserts. I quit buying a bunch of the prepackaged food items.
Increased food prices are a problem here in Australia too - and our grocery sector is dominated by 2 retailers who have about 82% of the market, so we have much less competition. Our dear regulators have allowed this to evolve and it's scandalous but tragically inevitable. The two mirror each other's prices - butter and tissues went to the same price in both at the same time. Funny that! Aldi is an alternative but they have a limited range. Still, you can eat very well and cheaply if you shop smart. I've really focused on not wasting food and it's a constant challenge but I'm getting much better at it, and yes, every time I toss something I think of cash literally being chucked in the bin. One thing I find really helpful is to keep a pencil and paper list of all the veggies I have - seeing it written down reminds me to use up the lettuce while the cabbage will still be good next week. I cross things off and update the list as I go. I know this works for me because I've not had to deal with a bag of slimy mess for quite a while! Cheers and MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone from Oz!
Similar here in Canada.
Creativity at best!! Time to grow our food and eat only stuff what we can grow in rhe USA!! Less dependent on other countries ❤
Support local farmers, CSAs, farmer’s markets, co-ops. Buy seasonal produce. Canned/frozen produce in winter. No one needs mealy tomatoes shipped 2000 miles in January.
Sometimes shopping for ingredients only isn't economical for 1 to 2 people.
This applies only if I can use those ingredients in several things. A small good quality salad dressing that I like is more economical for me being a senior. Can you do one of these for 1 to people household?
14:03…You say “I doubt it” like a boss!!!💜
To help save money I when our vegetable shop has specials on 10kg onions and boxes of tomatoes I buy ans the blend and cut them and also make tomato and onion sauce and freeze in tubs. Helps through the yeaf
Thank you for your honest, realistic content! And your monthly planner is great😊
Absolutely groceries are going up
I bought a container of 30 eggs It cost over $9
I looked for a receipt from earlier this year. In April the same eggs were $4.50
I'm lucky that am in a small city .. Safeway walmart coop no frills butcher bakery are all within 5 to 10 minutes drive from each other .. always chk prices online .. 1 store price matches so that can rule out an extra sop
Sara, Love your haircut!.
Thanks so much!
Great tips. I thought about buying from a CSA or co-op, but I like to choose the foods i buy. I don't want surprise items.
You get more diversity in your diet = more nutrients. The CSA also provides information on how to cook everything. I love it. It is also a good way to support local farmers.
Because I joined a CSA, I did try a bunch of things I might never have. But on the whole, it works out better for me to buy larger amounts of a few things in season and preserve them for the rest of the year.
Our local farmers market is very expensive compared to store produce. I love to go there, but it is a luxury. My local grocery store has a $10 delivery fee as does Walmart now which used to be free over $35. Now they are offering store plans that cost around $70 a year to have your food delivered and if you don’t normally have your food delivered, that’s a big cost.
GREAT VALUE PEANUT BUTTER IS MADE BY PETER PAN. SAME PEANUT BUTTER, DIFFERENT SO I HAVE BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES AND I RESEARCHED IT.
(food sensitivities and allergies can impact how much you have to spend on groceries too)
Then time to visit your local library and read books as to what you can eat and grow at home ❤
Many people with food sensitivities and allergies buy "convenience" foods, because it's easier. But there are 2 ways you can save. First, research for recipes that naturally do not include the problem food item and use basic simple ingredients to create inexpensive meals. Second, watch closely for sales and clearance on those convenience specialty items. I've seen plenty of "gluten free", "vegan" and "nut free" convenience foods on clearance, because less people buy them before they get close to the sell by dates. Yes, you may pay more for some items. But there are always ways to save if you try hard enough.
Boneless skinless chicken breast .99 per pound. Brought home two pkgs. I got 9 pints of fully cooked pressure canned chicken under $9. Can’t beat that.
Thank you for your videos! Looking forward to 2025!
Do you have any free documents like price list, pantry list, etc.?
Do you have a video about how to shop and coupon for a product? How to look at an item, find sale price, match to coupons and apps?
Merry Christmas and Happy 2025!
For me, a retired single, it’s cooking family sized and freezing the rest. And I stopped buying peppers and cucumbers. I ALWAYS forget about those before they become slimy😆
The peppers can be chopped up and frozen, especially if you are using them for cooking anyways.
@ I’ll buy just one from now on. That was the problem. I’d forget about the others.
There are some healthy items in the middle of the store, such as oils and spices.
Not to mention shelf stable pantry items, like beans, lentils, pasta, rice, canned veggies, baking ingredients, etc.
Plus all your baking supplies
I have been a store brand buyer my whole life until..the last year. Walmart has drastically downgraded so many of their store-brand items. Tomato soup, chicken noodle soup, bread, chips, DRIED LIMA BEANS (what the heck??)..just to name a few that I’ve noticed of late. But I’ve noticed changes in some name brand items as well. It’s so discouraging and costly. We bought five 1-pound bags of Lima beans and we’ve cooked two bags out of that and they are horrible tasting. I can’t imagine what in the world they have done to them but it is noticed by all of my family.
My mother always said to NEVER go to the grocery store HUNGRY. I always have a list and I have even stopped going to the clearance cart.
For seniors many grocers have senior days...they used to be weekly now monthly...sigh but still 10% on everything plus coupons etc...
Great reminder. Thank you. Sadly, Publix does not but I need to check around.
Yes but they are stores that already higher to begin with. So it’s not that of a help. I tried it myself.
Don't forget about price gouging! I'm pretty sure that used to be illegal.
Technically it's illegal now. Enforcement is an issue
I've been buying store brands for years. Not brand loyal.
We are being ripped off big time, cook everything from scratch, forget about eating out these days.
I go by the theory.... "eat simply to simply eat"
Where's everyone from? Im in Edmonton, Alberta.
British Columbia, Canada :)
Brazos Valley, Texas
I am from Calgary and many of these saving tips don’t apply to Canada . But there a few ways you can apply her tips.
Like I don’t go out for Coffee or lunches unless it’s for a special day .
I always bring my own thermos with coffee or water for shopping . I avoid all food courts.Big money saver.
I basicly lived my whole life like this to stay debt free.
Iam also staying healthy by walking to most places with in reason.
@@EvelinHolmes Great tips.
Learn how to cook. It makes such a big difference when you have the basics down.
If it's not on sale or clearance ... I will bide my time ... very little do I pay full price for and I really need it
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Sara ❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊
I really think prices are gong to finally go down.
So how can you save money when you have a pets mostly dog?
Learn to and cook from scratch as much as possible. Use real ingredients verses fake and fast food type products. Make salad dressings, prepare several servings and eat leftovers. Try meatless meals 2-3X/week and breakfast for dinner. Buy in bulk and separate then store (freeze, etc.) Don't eat out unless it's very, very special. Plan meals before you shop for ingredients. Plan potluck suppers for entertaining.
Likely? Ha yes let’s just say YES ITS GONNA COST MORE.
The tariff on China is 25% plus another 10%.
Buy American as much as possible. Plant a small garden. We need to become more self reliant and tell other countries 👋🏻
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Heavy tariffs not just for US but also for Canadians too…it is not a good situation for either countries thanks to Trump. No one wins with tariffs.
Buying lentils and beans $50.00 worth
Looks like you aren't starving, so it can't be that bad.
If Trump opens up the oil the prices will go down
They won’t. Nothing trickles down. Did you see any prices go down during his first term after he gave 40% tax cuts on profit to corporations??? No. So sit down.
And yet the current administration tells us inflation is only 2%!😂😂😂
It is down significantly from 2 yrs ago, but still 2.4-3.5% depending on the category. It is a global issue, and US is actually doing better than many other countries.
Any new ideas
This is same old same old
These are not the same old concepts for so many people who are new to trying to save. Only same old for those who have been playing the game a while. I’d love to hear your ideas. Always open to suggestions. And thanks for the feedback.
Farmers Markets are a rip off here in
Central Upstate New York.
They are far more expensive than a
grocery store and they don’t reduce
the price at the end of the day as
most of the time it’s just thrown in
the trash if they don’t take it with them
when they leave.
The Titan of Tightwads
Where can air tight containers be purchased,
other than Walmart, Amazon & Costco?
People, DAVE RAMSEY SOLUTIONS!!! Budget friends, no more mindless spending, hit your community food gardens, make friends with your neighbors and grow b
Veggies & fruits together
I buy grains, fruits & nuts.
I don’t buy meats & dairy
items due to cost.
My purchases for food
is mostly at Aldi’s and
the nearby Amish store.
The Amish have superior
quality food.
Stores like Tops & Price Gouger
here in Upstate Central New York
I avoid like the plague.
The Titan of Tightwads
Aren’t those tarriffs a MAYBE
and NOT written in stone?
I would say the tariffs are 'probable' given the next administration. However I look at it as a chance to be more mindful with my spending PLUS I would rather be prepared (to the extent possible) for something that does not happen then not be prepared for something that does...🤷♀️