I buy my canned beans at WM or Aldi but if I would happen to be at Dollar Tree and need a can,I'd go ahead and get it there rather than make another stop.
Some of those thing like beans and tuna can be cheaper at a regular grocery store so always double check, also look at the serving sizes some things aren’t worth buying at the dollar store.
I agree with people saying that this is all most likely cheaper at a supermarket, so I think this short is more useful for food deserts. This is when the nearest supermarket is 1+ hours away and the only stores available nearby are pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens), Convenience Stores (711, Race Trac), and Dollar Stores (Deals AKA Dollar Tree, Family Tree). There's a reason why they're overpriced, they pray on people who don't have the resources nor ability to go elsewhere
These are some great options. Some small communities do not have a grocery store, Walmart or other stores near them. Or within an hour drive. DT has been a life saver to shop random foods. Since it is only 25 miles away.
Keep in mind some things are cheaper at actual grocery stores like most canned foods, especially because dollar tree is now $1.25, the can of beans would be under a dollar at like Walmart or something like that
Minor note: Not all Dollar Trees have the same stuff. Some don't even have refrigerated areas. So if you don't find these items at one store, you might try another in your area.
@@PWB69 healthy fats are good for you and are necessary in a balanced diet. Fat doesn’t = bad. & fish is good for you… good luck eating a healthy balanced diet and trying to avoid contaminated foods, because with how much we destroyed our world, it ain’t gonna happen. She knows more than you do, she literally studied nutrition. Get a grip.
@@WhimsicalCrochet she knows absolutely nothing. She is a total fraud with zero knowledge. She didn't even look at the ingredients in the crap that she was putting in her basket. She's promoting total garbage food here. She obviously is an unfit mother and any license that she supposedly has should be pulled for being a danger to the public.
@@WhimsicalCrochet She studied from books at her college that are almost always industry funded. Contaminants bioaccumulate in animals so the concentrations are much higher.
To everyone saying just go to a cheap grocery store instead: some people do not have access to grocery stores at all! There are many neighborhoods in the us that do not have grocery stores and not everyone can just get in their car and go to the next town. dollar tree is sometimes the only feasible option for people to get to
People say the grocery store is cheaper which is true if you have a car and live near a grocery store. Some places don't have access to grocery stores, bus systems, walking, etc... sometimes Dollar Tree is what you got.
I think many commenters make valid points but are missing a major issue: many people live in food deserts. Learning to shop at a dollar store can help alleviate the lack of access so many people have to nutritious foods. Yes, the mark up on some items is higher than that of a grocery store, but if this is your only option, it’s essential to know what to buy.
I usually find cheaper frozen or canned veggies at Walmart or kroger. But for snack like the chips and the nuts and stuff like that the dollar store is the best. But definitely always double check prices to make sure you are getting the best deal
Watch the ingredient list on the fruits and veggies, especially the peppers and yellow squash. They have added color and other additives you might have sensitives too. Get stuff, just look to make sure your going to okay with them👍🏼 PS I get the frozen mango all the time for smoothies. They have other assorted smoothie packs of frozen fruit.
Ooooooh Canada. A lot of stores vary depending on location. I'm close to the Mexican border and our dollar stores are full of processed Mexican food and jaritos
Most locations of dollar tree are either upgrading or closing. The upgrading ones are adding refrigerated and freezer sections. They are very small but really improve the grocery options so much!
You can get a lot of this stuff from the bigger stores, or even your local grocery, for a good bit cheaper. Tuna for less than a buck. Cans of beans usually for around 50¢.
I'm obsessed with the harvest snaps to and they're so expensive at my grocery store! Although you have to watch the prices of the canned vegetables! Shop smart,!
Don't forget spices! Pepper is expensive if you buy the name brand, but some of the dollar tree stores have the little rectangle container for $1.25. There is a reasonable variety of spices at the one near me.
I was traveling through some depressed areas of PA and seemed like the Dollar Generals were the local peoples’ grocery stores. It’s good to see the variety of healthy choices available but said there was no fresh produce. We need to help middle America with their food deserts!
Staples (if you like name brands) like margret Holmes lima beans, goya beans, bumble albacore tuna, wisps, rice pouches, A1 sauce, Heinz 57 sauce, cake mix, bumble baby clams, barilla pasta pouches, progresso soups, bumble bee tuna and crack kits, gluten free pasta, sf cranberry juice, 1.25 liters of Pepsi, energy drinks, etc. All these and more are cheaper here than Walmart and that’s not including if you have a frozen section. Best thing to do is pull up your grocery apps and check, especially on things you buy like I mentioned. These save my elderly father a lot especially when on a budget since he knows I know prices as a couponer. AND DT does take manufacture coupons if they match the item and size.
The great majority of the food at Dollar Tree is highly processed. Frozen fruits and vegetables are the exceptions. Regular consumption of ultra processed foods contributes to metabolic inflammation. Lots of high carb foods on their shelves. And because of the small packaging strategy used at dollar stores, the price per serving is incredibly expensive if one looks beyond the low unit pricing. The consumers who understand neither of these truths are victimized twice: in their wallet and in their health.
This is a post about getting food when you can barely afford anything to eat. Don't shame people for eating whatever they can get when they have such limited options. And processing doesn't automatically mean it's bad for you. Which is partly why she chose the options that she did. Read the room.
@@HannahIrene719 My reply speaks about how retailers like Dollar Tree mislead consumers by offering fake value and ULTRA processed foods that are harmful. I care more about the consumers being victimized than Dollar Tree does. I mentioned nothing that disparages the shoppers. How you can so badly misconstrue what is clearly written suggests that you didn’t read my post but rather injected some personal agenda that has no bearing on what I posted. Your sense of caring doesn’t relieve you of the responsibility to read what is actually written without interjecting your own imagined slights.
I learned that years ago. You are right! I tour the whole store for sale options. I never have a whole meal in mind. In each store I buy the sale meat and build the meal around that from my pantry at home.
I buy out all the Wasabi harvest snaps when I hit up Dollar Tree. So good and a nice fiber boost I can take with me for snacking on the go or for when I'm hungry and don't feel like cooking.
Some dollar tree stores have sparkling water (Perrier) 👌👌 and it’s always cold ❤ lol also sunflower seeds and even eggs lol string cheese, oatmeal, pasta 🍝 or rice lol 😅 well it’s not the best quality but at least Can help you 😅
Check the labels, they are often so packed with sugar that you are better of just eating a chocolate bar... Unless you buy dehydrated fruit but these are quite expensive. It's better to stick to fresh fruit, idk how about your country but in Germany atm apples and bananas are the cheapest.
Make ur own WHOLEGRAIN pancake mix and add hydrolyzed gelatin for protein. Or just make urself some eggs lol Serve with Greek style yogurt for extra protein too. And calcium!
Need to read the INGREDIENTS LIST. May not be so healthy. Content is key. Also many of these items are less expensive at the local grocery. Can beans $1.25 at Dollar Tree- all can veggies are as low as $.67 at the grocery. So you could get 2 for one. Also watch the weight of Dollar Tree items. Usually NOT full size. 🤯
The added chemicals are important to avoid. So called healthy foods are often highly addictive ultra processed foods with the target trilogy of salt, sugar and fat to make you unable to stop eating them!
You must do your research. SOME things at Dollar Tree are a good buy. SOME not so much. Check your area grocery store sales. They often have items for CHEAP to lure you into the stores. You are better off on those items.
I’m a thrifty gal but I would be careful! DT has been hit with so many violations and has so many known QC issues. A lot of their products including some foods don’t even pass federal regulations!
Something I've been doing lately when I want something sweet but I don't really need is eating freeze dried fruit as cereal lol just add milk. I use soy milk so it's a decent amount of protein too.
For those of you talking about going elsewhere, please look up the term food desert. I volunteer And work with very poor families. The big box stores close because they’re tired of the theft- that’s what they say anyway. And not everyone can afford a car. so they’re stuck with paying thing places like dollar tree or corner convenience store which takes advantage of the situation and cost a lot of money. if you can get in your car and you have the choice of where you shop be thankful you’re a lot better than some. And yes, even if you have to penny pinch you’re still way better off than some people.
I don't get frozen fruits and vegetables from Dollar Tree because they come from China. You can usually buy canned beans and tuna for cheaper at Target. Otherwise, really good ideas!
@@LulaMae21 Exactly. Buying in bulk is almost always a better deal in the long term, but it requires more cash upfront. You also have to think about potential waste. A gallon of milk will almost always be cheaper per serving than a quart, but a quart makes more sense for me since I live alone and couldn’t finish a gallon before it goes bad.
@@carolinespurr1541 Same, I only buy a gallon if the store is out of the half gallon and make an extra effort to finish as much as I can before it goes bad. Same with other things I know will go bad before I eat them all--I buy smaller packages to reduce food waste. When I was younger I often couldn't afford the larger packaging even if I would have finished it. I can't imagine trying to eat on a tight budget at today's prices.
Almost all these things are food that u dont need. Crackers, pancake mix, snacks...? Maybe is because Im from another culture, I see it and think, why do they need this packaged food?
You don't have packaged dried fruit in your country? Crackers are pretty standard for a lot of things. Canned meat is versatile and stores for a long time. Etc.
'Unpackaged' food, in some cases (fruit and vegetables especially) is more expensive than the 'packaged' stuff because of short shelf life and government policy in the US. So many people end up buying stuff that's super unhealthy because it's what they can afford/ places like this are all that's around. It's good to see a video pointing out that you can still make relatively healthy choices if you have to shop in these places, even if it still isn't ideal when compared to 'fresh' options. (Though the frozen fruit and veggies are just as good as fresh! Great find!)
If you're here to vilify tuna, you're wasting your time. That's not how Abbey operates. There's absolutely nothing wrong with canned tuna. Don't eat it every single day for extended periods obviously, but you shouldn't do that with any food.
Be very careful when buying frozen foods at the DT. They don’t stay frozen. They thaw then refreeze. I was craving an ice treat and they we’re all melted. When I mention to the store about it. They say that’s normal. It defrosts everyday and refreezes. So be careful on what you pick out and hope it’s ok to be thaw and refreeze daily.
The problem is that when you buy food/snacks from the dollar tree, you're barely getting anything in those bags. Might as well stick with walmart bc at least you actually get some food instead of a bag of air 😂
I like $ Tree for many items, but you can get more for your money my watching the sales at other stores and get more for your money. It is sometimes more expensive. 💲💲
Those little microwave pouches of brown rice and whole grains keep this mama eating healthy, and filling, lunches. Toss some sautéed frozen veggies and a couple gooey eggs on top. Yum!
Note: freeze dried fruit is deceiving. The process removes the fiber, the part that makes fruit filling and leaves behind basically sugar. While tasty, there's definitely better snack choices if you're on a healthy cut 💓
That is not true. Freeze drying literally just removes the water. The fruit is frozen to turn the water into a solid and then the drying process turns the solid water into water vapor (gas) that then evaporates leaving what is essentially carbs and fiber behind. I have 0 idea where you heard that it removes fiber. The only way to remove fiber from fruit is to juice it.
Protein doesn't automatically mean healthy. Look at ingredients, don't stop at protein! Walmart and Trader Joe's has canned HEALTHY ingredient canned food for .89, with lots of protein.
Whoppers is coated with confectioner’s glaze… what’s that made from? Shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac insect. Shellac is commonly used as a wood varnish and it is also used as a coating on candies. Yum, so healthy! 🤢
I dont know about trusting the dollar stores etc. for food. Or medicine, toothpaste, candy, tableware, cosmetics… actually anything that goes in or near the mouth.
Can of beans at Dollar Tree - $1.25. Can of beans at Walmart (or Lidl, or Aldi, or a host of other stores) - $0.78.
convenience maybe?
The Goya brand she got is more expensive near me at Walmart but could just be my store
Many things are cheaper elsewhere, esp by unit cost
I buy my canned beans at WM or Aldi but if I would happen to be at Dollar Tree and need a can,I'd go ahead and get it there rather than make another stop.
Sometimes when the dollar store is 5 miles away and the Walmart is 20, you just take the L to save on the expensive part: gas
Some of those thing like beans and tuna can be cheaper at a regular grocery store so always double check, also look at the serving sizes some things aren’t worth buying at the dollar store.
Bump. Came here to say this. You may actually wind up paying more at the dollar store.
I said something similar before I saw your comment. Don't be fooled by the dollar store gimmick!
Walmart is cheaper for bigger size snacks.
Good point ! Also, Dollar Tree raised their blanket prices from $1 to $1.25.
Abby not so Sharp is at it again!
I agree with people saying that this is all most likely cheaper at a supermarket, so I think this short is more useful for food deserts. This is when the nearest supermarket is 1+ hours away and the only stores available nearby are pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens), Convenience Stores (711, Race Trac), and Dollar Stores (Deals AKA Dollar Tree, Family Tree). There's a reason why they're overpriced, they pray on people who don't have the resources nor ability to go elsewhere
This is really helpful, especially for people living in food deserts.
These are some great options. Some small communities do not have a grocery store, Walmart or other stores near them. Or within an hour drive. DT has been a life saver to shop random foods. Since it is only 25 miles away.
Keep in mind some things are cheaper at actual grocery stores like most canned foods, especially because dollar tree is now $1.25, the can of beans would be under a dollar at like Walmart or something like that
Yeah I get my canned beans at my grocery store for around 55 cents a can
That's true. You can also get them for less than a dollar at Save A Lot and Aldi
@@marissa3508 I have an Aldi near me. I need to check it out
@cpepper95129 That's great! They have dark red, chili, garbanzo, green and black beans for 0.85
Olives 6 in a pack for $1.25
Healthy but not cheap 😅
Minor note: Not all Dollar Trees have the same stuff. Some don't even have refrigerated areas. So if you don't find these items at one store, you might try another in your area.
I absolutely love that you do this for people who would be lost if they couldn’t afford higher end groceries
I love this! As a college student I never imagined the dollar store could have these healthy options❤
They dont. Almost everything in her basket if full of oils, fats, preservatives, and the tuna is gonna be loaded with heavy metals, pesticides, etc.
@@PWB69 healthy fats are good for you and are necessary in a balanced diet. Fat doesn’t = bad. & fish is good for you… good luck eating a healthy balanced diet and trying to avoid contaminated foods, because with how much we destroyed our world, it ain’t gonna happen. She knows more than you do, she literally studied nutrition. Get a grip.
It depends we’re you live. When I was in Fl my dollar shores had only crappy items . It’s different we’re I live now, on the SW .
@@WhimsicalCrochet she knows absolutely nothing. She is a total fraud with zero knowledge. She didn't even look at the ingredients in the crap that she was putting in her basket. She's promoting total garbage food here. She obviously is an unfit mother and any license that she supposedly has should be pulled for being a danger to the public.
@@WhimsicalCrochet She studied from books at her college that are almost always industry funded. Contaminants bioaccumulate in animals so the concentrations are much higher.
To everyone saying just go to a cheap grocery store instead: some people do not have access to grocery stores at all! There are many neighborhoods in the us that do not have grocery stores and not everyone can just get in their car and go to the next town. dollar tree is sometimes the only feasible option for people to get to
Preach
People say the grocery store is cheaper which is true if you have a car and live near a grocery store. Some places don't have access to grocery stores, bus systems, walking, etc... sometimes Dollar Tree is what you got.
I think many commenters make valid points but are missing a major issue: many people live in food deserts. Learning to shop at a dollar store can help alleviate the lack of access so many people have to nutritious foods. Yes, the mark up on some items is higher than that of a grocery store, but if this is your only option, it’s essential to know what to buy.
I usually find cheaper frozen or canned veggies at Walmart or kroger. But for snack like the chips and the nuts and stuff like that the dollar store is the best. But definitely always double check prices to make sure you are getting the best deal
I usually find cheaper food in the trash cans. Let's see you top that!!
Watch the ingredient list on the fruits and veggies, especially the peppers and yellow squash. They have added color and other additives you might have sensitives too. Get stuff, just look to make sure your going to okay with them👍🏼 PS I get the frozen mango all the time for smoothies. They have other assorted smoothie packs of frozen fruit.
I’ve been hoping you would do this. Thank you💕
Gravy and sauce mixes are also cheaper at Walmart because they are usually are like 3 for 5 or something instead of individually paying for each ones
Omg what dollar store is that?? Never seen these options in dollar stores in my area, that's awesome!
Dollar Tree
Ooooooh Canada. A lot of stores vary depending on location. I'm close to the Mexican border and our dollar stores are full of processed Mexican food and jaritos
@@jassy0903 haha same Chulajuana! 😂
Most locations of dollar tree are either upgrading or closing. The upgrading ones are adding refrigerated and freezer sections. They are very small but really improve the grocery options so much!
It's in a karen neighborhood
You can get a lot of this stuff from the bigger stores, or even your local grocery, for a good bit cheaper. Tuna for less than a buck. Cans of beans usually for around 50¢.
Yes. since they are 50 cents, there are so many things to make with them and it keeps the budget down. I love that option.
I'm obsessed with the harvest snaps to and they're so expensive at my grocery store! Although you have to watch the prices of the canned vegetables! Shop smart,!
Don't forget spices! Pepper is expensive if you buy the name brand, but some of the dollar tree stores have the little rectangle container for $1.25. There is a reasonable variety of spices at the one near me.
I love this channel, it helps quite the voice in my head and assures me not every food is awful
This is a very cool, down-to-earth short that addresses your followers' everyday reality. Kudos.
Every day reality of buying crap food
@@hollowpoint45acp every day reality of not being able to get anything else. Grow up and stop being an elitist
At the dollarama in Toronto we have canned meats and fish, trail mixes, and organic dried fruits and rice cakes!
I was traveling through some depressed areas of PA and seemed like the Dollar Generals were the local peoples’ grocery stores. It’s good to see the variety of healthy choices available but said there was no fresh produce. We need to help middle America with their food deserts!
Staples (if you like name brands) like margret Holmes lima beans, goya beans, bumble albacore tuna, wisps, rice pouches, A1 sauce, Heinz 57 sauce, cake mix, bumble baby clams, barilla pasta pouches, progresso soups, bumble bee tuna and crack kits, gluten free pasta, sf cranberry juice, 1.25 liters of Pepsi, energy drinks, etc. All these and more are cheaper here than Walmart and that’s not including if you have a frozen section. Best thing to do is pull up your grocery apps and check, especially on things you buy like I mentioned. These save my elderly father a lot especially when on a budget since he knows I know prices as a couponer. AND DT does take manufacture coupons if they match the item and size.
The great majority of the food at Dollar Tree is highly processed. Frozen fruits and vegetables are the exceptions. Regular consumption of ultra processed foods contributes to metabolic inflammation. Lots of high carb foods on their shelves. And because of the small packaging strategy used at dollar stores, the price per serving is incredibly expensive if one looks beyond the low unit pricing. The consumers who understand neither of these truths are victimized twice: in their wallet and in their health.
This is a post about getting food when you can barely afford anything to eat. Don't shame people for eating whatever they can get when they have such limited options.
And processing doesn't automatically mean it's bad for you. Which is partly why she chose the options that she did.
Read the room.
@@HannahIrene719 My reply speaks about how retailers like Dollar Tree mislead consumers by offering fake value and ULTRA processed foods that are harmful. I care more about the consumers being victimized than Dollar Tree does. I mentioned nothing that disparages the shoppers. How you can so badly misconstrue what is clearly written suggests that you didn’t read my post but rather injected some personal agenda that has no bearing on what I posted. Your sense of caring doesn’t relieve you of the responsibility to read what is actually written without interjecting your own imagined slights.
“metabolic inflammation” lmfao
You apparently don't understand this is some people's only option
I wish we had this in Australia, Perth. I usually go with free food at work, sales at the shops or reject shop.
Gotta store hop. Yes its more work, but worth it.
I learned that years ago. You are right! I tour the whole store for sale options. I never have a whole meal in mind. In each store I buy the sale meat and build the meal around that from my pantry at home.
The can food are sometimes cheaper at regular store
Depending on the super market these are indeed cheaper. But we have market basket which is cheaper to buy beans and tuna etc at
You can get canned tuna cheaper at the regular store but there freeze dried fruit is good.
I’m in BC and our dollar trees don’t have a fridge (other then pop) and freezer section .
It truly sucks :’)
Often nuts sold in Dollar Tree are from genetically modified products. Usually it says on label, so it is good to check.
As well as absolutely covered in seed/vegetable oils.
As were many of her snacks.
@@XOChristianaNicole 🎯🎯🎯
There is nothing wrong with GM food
@@gypsybaby3196 😂😂😂
@@gypsybaby3196 especially if you love to eat cancer causing glysophate. Most certainly nothing right with it
Dollar tree also has Organic coconut flour!
I buy out all the Wasabi harvest snaps when I hit up Dollar Tree. So good and a nice fiber boost I can take with me for snacking on the go or for when I'm hungry and don't feel like cooking.
Some dollar tree stores have sparkling water (Perrier) 👌👌 and it’s always cold ❤ lol also sunflower seeds and even eggs lol string cheese, oatmeal, pasta 🍝 or rice lol 😅 well it’s not the best quality but at least Can help you 😅
Thank you for this video my love
i like that they included a sweet, even with a balanced diet there is room for sweets.
LOVE THIS. So accomplishable for real women in a real world.
Harvest is my FAVORITE I used to eat it and eat myself 🥹🥹🥹🥹
Omg I love those freeze dried fruits. I forgot about them! I need to go to the dollar store and stock up
Check the labels, they are often so packed with sugar that you are better of just eating a chocolate bar... Unless you buy dehydrated fruit but these are quite expensive. It's better to stick to fresh fruit, idk how about your country but in Germany atm apples and bananas are the cheapest.
why would freeze dried fruits have lots of sugar whats literally the difference between regular fruit?
@Kwildcat13 hope so
Thanks for the wonderful tips 😀
Make ur own WHOLEGRAIN pancake mix and add hydrolyzed gelatin for protein.
Or just make urself some eggs lol
Serve with Greek style yogurt for extra protein too. And calcium!
Not for everyone
@@leahbrigeman9252 what’s not?
I discovered this recently. Makes a big difference.
Need to read the INGREDIENTS LIST. May not be so healthy. Content is key. Also many of these items are less expensive at the local grocery. Can beans $1.25 at Dollar Tree- all can veggies are as low as $.67 at the grocery. So you could get 2 for one. Also watch the weight of Dollar Tree items. Usually NOT full size. 🤯
The added chemicals are important to avoid. So called healthy foods are often highly addictive ultra processed foods with the target trilogy of salt, sugar and fat to make you unable to stop eating them!
@@Maintain_Decorum some people have no other options this is all my town has and a lot of people can't for one reason or another go anywhere else.
Thank you for this!
Check dates. Some things are close coded.
You must do your research. SOME things at Dollar Tree are a good buy. SOME not so much. Check your area grocery store sales. They often have items for CHEAP to lure you into the stores. You are better off on those items.
I’m a thrifty gal but I would be careful! DT has been hit with so many violations and has so many known QC issues. A lot of their products including some foods don’t even pass federal regulations!
Some of those finds aren't good deals considering the size.
Good tips, however the SECOND she pulled out the last 4 snacks, except for the whoppers I was like oh she in a decent neighborhood lol
Wow they fooled you with the Protein label on the box. Highly processed, added sugar, and a bunch of chemicals.
It's all about moderation
@Gypsy Baby no, it isn't
Certain ingredients are toxic in any amount. And highly likely also the chemicals in the ultraprocessed foods in the video.
@@hollowpoint45acp yes it is. Don't be ignorant
Could you do a Vegan version of this?
Great information. Thank you.
Buy dried legumes if you want to save a ton of money.
I don’t know about the tuna. Processed meat high in mercury
Something I've been doing lately when I want something sweet but I don't really need is eating freeze dried fruit as cereal lol just add milk. I use soy milk so it's a decent amount of protein too.
For those of you talking about going elsewhere, please look up the term food desert. I volunteer And work with very poor families. The big box stores close because they’re tired of the theft- that’s what they say anyway. And not everyone can afford a car. so they’re stuck with paying thing places like dollar tree or corner convenience store which takes advantage of the situation and cost a lot of money. if you can get in your car and you have the choice of where you shop be thankful you’re a lot better than some. And yes, even if you have to penny pinch you’re still way better off than some people.
I don't get frozen fruits and vegetables from Dollar Tree because they come from China. You can usually buy canned beans and tuna for cheaper at Target. Otherwise, really good ideas!
They're also icey and freezer burnt. That's because the frozen stuff sits out for too long before the employees manage to pack it away.
If all these items are $1 they aren't actually all a good deal...
They are in Canada, where this was filmed
@@GB-kv6dl groceries are more expensive in Canada? I'll have to run that by my aunt.
Per serving they're sometimes more expensive, but sometimes people don't have the extra money to buy the bigger packages.
@@LulaMae21 Exactly. Buying in bulk is almost always a better deal in the long term, but it requires more cash upfront. You also have to think about potential waste. A gallon of milk will almost always be cheaper per serving than a quart, but a quart makes more sense for me since I live alone and couldn’t finish a gallon before it goes bad.
@@carolinespurr1541 Same, I only buy a gallon if the store is out of the half gallon and make an extra effort to finish as much as I can before it goes bad. Same with other things I know will go bad before I eat them all--I buy smaller packages to reduce food waste. When I was younger I often couldn't afford the larger packaging even if I would have finished it. I can't imagine trying to eat on a tight budget at today's prices.
Almost all these things are food that u dont need. Crackers, pancake mix, snacks...? Maybe is because Im from another culture, I see it and think, why do they need this packaged food?
You don't have packaged dried fruit in your country? Crackers are pretty standard for a lot of things. Canned meat is versatile and stores for a long time. Etc.
'Unpackaged' food, in some cases (fruit and vegetables especially) is more expensive than the 'packaged' stuff because of short shelf life and government policy in the US. So many people end up buying stuff that's super unhealthy because it's what they can afford/ places like this are all that's around. It's good to see a video pointing out that you can still make relatively healthy choices if you have to shop in these places, even if it still isn't ideal when compared to 'fresh' options. (Though the frozen fruit and veggies are just as good as fresh! Great find!)
Because this is what's cheap. That's the point of this video.
My little girl LOVES those harvest snaps! Personally I can't get with them but she likes them , ill take that win lol
i just gasped!! you look so pretty abbey
Could you do. $.99 Store review?! They have fresh produce
Wow. Have you checkes the preservatives? Sugar? Salt ?
Impressive that she smiled before putting each item into the bag.
Tuna, high protein high mercury.
What meal(s) was made from this assortment of items?
Could she throw any more sodium into that cart?
I'm sodium deficient
Wish we had dollar tree in my neighborhood. Have Dollar General, but Dollar Tree has better prices and variety.
Tuna is high in Mercury. Make chickpea “tuna” salad instead. Also a great source of much needed fiber.
If you're here to vilify tuna, you're wasting your time. That's not how Abbey operates. There's absolutely nothing wrong with canned tuna. Don't eat it every single day for extended periods obviously, but you shouldn't do that with any food.
Oh my goodness I lllllllove that chocolate too and circus peanuts lol
I never thought the .25 cents would add up but it does. I rarely go to the dollar tree anymore.
My dollar tree doesn’t have none of that stuff , also we need to use a cover or a piece of paper to line the basket’s bottom … they are disgusting
Look at the expiration date
Goobers are my favorite in the candy section 😋
Be very careful when buying frozen foods at the DT. They don’t stay frozen. They thaw then refreeze. I was craving an ice treat and they we’re all melted. When I mention to the store about it. They say that’s normal. It defrosts everyday and refreezes. So be careful on what you pick out and hope it’s ok to be thaw and refreeze daily.
Why would it thaw and refreeze daily?
@@user-wj9wq7mk4h idk. That’s what my store told me. So check your store employees and use the frozen food with caution.
@@fosterkitteneos lol your store lied to you. they’d get their license revoked if they didn’t have functioning freezers for frozen foods.
Might as well hold off on the rice if you still go to the grocery store you can pick like a 10 bag for super cheap
The problem is that when you buy food/snacks from the dollar tree, you're barely getting anything in those bags. Might as well stick with walmart bc at least you actually get some food instead of a bag of air 😂
I like $ Tree for many items, but you can get more for your money my watching the sales at other stores and get more for your money. It is sometimes more expensive. 💲💲
Thanks
I been meaning to try their protein pancakes.
You’re better off making your own mix. Just use alternative ingredients for it. Don’t even bother adding protein powder. Just drink that alone.
@@Brownie.- brother not everyone can
Those little microwave pouches of brown rice and whole grains keep this mama eating healthy, and filling, lunches. Toss some sautéed frozen veggies and a couple gooey eggs on top. Yum!
Walmart and local grocery stores have generic brands that are bigger pouches and always under 1.50
Do you ever buy any whole foods? That’s a lot of packaged food-like stuff there 🤷♀️
Fun Tip eat what you want but if you want to be healthy do it at your own paste
I swap Tuna for sardines as it’s less mercury but otherwise great stuff
Harvest Snaps rock!
Note: freeze dried fruit is deceiving. The process removes the fiber, the part that makes fruit filling and leaves behind basically sugar. While tasty, there's definitely better snack choices if you're on a healthy cut 💓
That is not true. Freeze drying literally just removes the water. The fruit is frozen to turn the water into a solid and then the drying process turns the solid water into water vapor (gas) that then evaporates leaving what is essentially carbs and fiber behind.
I have 0 idea where you heard that it removes fiber. The only way to remove fiber from fruit is to juice it.
Protein doesn't automatically mean healthy. Look at ingredients, don't stop at protein! Walmart and Trader Joe's has canned HEALTHY ingredient canned food for .89, with lots of protein.
Whoppers is coated with confectioner’s glaze… what’s that made from? Shellac, a resin secreted by the female lac insect. Shellac is commonly used as a wood varnish and it is also used as a coating on candies. Yum, so healthy! 🤢
Thank you. I was wanting some. No more.
That Dollar Tree is fancy! 😆
I hate how it is now 1.25 now some of that stuff ain't even worth it
I dont know about trusting the dollar stores etc. for food. Or medicine, toothpaste, candy, tableware, cosmetics… actually anything that goes in or near the mouth.
Whoppers are part of healthy eating...who knew?!
I have a very different idea of healthy (with the exception of frozen veggies and canned beans).
The Dollar Tree diet keeps this lady lookn fit
Great ideas!
They were mostly snacks
Fuck I’m gonna start shopping at the dollar store
I died laughing when she said her favorite candy of all time is WHOPPERS 😂😂😂😂 who eats those
People who use to drink malted mikshakes.