This might be weird but I just want to say I've been watching your videos for awhile for the financial advice/ recipe inspo but your videos are also a huge comfort to me. I'm in my early 20's and have an estranged relationship with my mom and a lot of times I watch your videos when I'm feeling anxious. I am so thankful for your content and I love your energy!
This is a simple Flatbread recipe: 1cup self raising flour About 1cup Greek Yogurt Mix up to a dough, now you can roll it out for Flatbread or pizza dough. Also if you rap it with plastic wrap & put it in a zipploc freezer bag you can freeze it. You can pan fry it or bake it in the oven 400 degrees until it rises.
My daughters FAVE meal is something that one night I just made from stuff we had at home. One of those “what the heck am I gonna make tonight?” nights. I put a big can of chunk pineapple, some chicken breast, soy sauce and Siracha sauce in the crockpot. Served it with some white rice and a bag of frozen steam in the bag broccoli. Ever since it’s been on weekly rotation.
Building a pantry from scratch can be expensive. So I recommend starting slow. When there is a sale on items you use regularly (canned tomatoes, canned beans, rice etc...) but 1 or 2 extras without blowing your budget. Starting out new and need spices? Many of those spice rack sets come stocked. For 19.99 I got the spinner and 18 containers ranging from celary salt, rosemary, garlic salt, cumin, paprika, cinnamon etc... Sure they aren't the highest quality but they are a good start. At Trader Joe's I'll often try one of their new spice blends (they have a dill one out now that I'm about to go grab). Can't afford all those fancy pots, pans and gadgets? Guess what people sell for cheap at garage sales or donate to GW? Give it a good clean and presto - you to are now a proud owner of an instant pot/slow cooker/air fryer. It is amazing how many people buy with the best intentions of trying and then are too intimidated to try this new tool and eventually... Growing up there were seasons my mom prepared for: Canning season - jars were saved all year, seasonings etc were stocked up on and markets were scoured for fruits that were right at the end of their sell life - a huge flat of peaches, pears, appricots that you can't eat before they spoil? no worries, they are getting canned TODAY. Case lot sale season? We were ready - mushroom soup can be used in lots of things. Beans - gotta have them. Tomatoes - going to use them.... Over time that pantry builds up. And then the trick is to know what is in there. Tomatoes are on sale again? But you have 15 unused cans... keep walking.
My mom makes "canned soup" herself. She makes a huge pot of soup base (stock and veggies) and then preserves it in jars. These are preservervations, so they can stay shelved for a veeeery long time. Later when we are in a rush or just lazy, all we need to do is pop a jar open and add it to water, bring it to a boil and BOOM! Soup made. Of course the potatoes, meat and/or any additional veggies go into soup on the wish. And I used to bring jars with this soup base with me when I lived in university dorm, as a quick to make home meal. This is a winner. I really need to catch my mom making these so that I can learn how to make them myself.
Yes you do. My dad made the best cornbread he was asked to take to every family gathering. He always had cornbread at home but it didn't last long if any of us were there when he was cooking. He's gone now and so is the cornbread. The recipe was in his head. Get every recipe you can now and I'd suggest writing down her memories of growing up. Not to be a downer but unfortunately we don't realize how fast life goes by until something happens.
If you are goingo to buy Honey and pure Maple Syrup then make sure you buy it in glass jars because if it crystalises then ajust drop the jar into a pan of hot water and it will liquify again and be perfectly fine to use as these have NO expiration date and last forever... Also i would look into making your own Sourdough starter,it's not as scary as you think it's actually really easy and this will eliminate the need for you to buy yeast saving you dollhairs....lol
I just learned that you can make sour cream with shelf stable items. Get Nestle media crema, pour into a bowl and add a teaspoon of white vinegar. Stir and then refrigerate to allow it to get firm and voila! Sour cream!
My neighbor gets USDA food bank boxes and refuses to even try the canned meats. She asked if I'd want them. So I mustered up the courage to use them and they weren't bad at all. I had to get over the scooping off of congealed fat. But with added fresh and frozen veggies it tasted like a home cooked beef roast/ pork roast. I've been struggling with making affordable meals due to being out of work for a medical issue. Sometimes it just takes an open mind to try new things. I might try the egg replacement I've seen it at my outlet stores.
its soooo nice to have buns, meat, bread, veggies in the freezer that i can pull out and make a quick, healthy meal. i started "stocking my pantry" in march. before that i only bought what i needed for the week. i have began stocking "extras" and i cant believe it took me so many years to stock my pantry and freezer!
Kfc bowls are my favorite go to meal. I always have the ingredients on hand. Instant mashed potatoes (don’t kill me), canned corn, brown gravy mix, frozen popcorn chicken (I use Morningstar farms), and shredded cheddar cheese. Carbs, fat, protein, you can make it in 10 minutes, it includes a vegetable. What more could you want.
It’s so much easier for me to eat at home now that I actually have a pantry. For 5 years I lived in a space where I didn’t have space to keep anything more than a few seasonings on hand so I ate out almost every day, but now I can always find something to make with ingredients on hand all the time.
I hope folks have been doing this all along. Because times of illness, low income, misfortune, business failures and more all occur. Having extra on hand while going through say a divorce and not having to go grocery shopping while dealing with the emotions, and legal issues would be once less concern. Recently, we had an unscheduled 15 hour water off in our city as our water department dealt with broken lines. Thanks to my already having water bottles, hand sanitizer, three full water dishes for my cats, 2 jugs distilled water for my nasal bottle, a water pitcher in the fridge and because I saw them working on the street, I had run a little water in my tub to flush the toilet , I was fine. Pays to not become paranoid because that leads to anxiety, fear and often ineffective ways. However, a slow, steady, well planned method is effective. I love it when you show us your freezers, pantry etc and talk about the great clearance deals you find.
I'm definitely 'prepping', just about out of storage space unless I start parking my car in the driveway instead of the garage. One thing I'm NOT prepping is any food item my family wouldn't normally eat, i.e. vienna sausages, spam, or MREs. I highly doubt I'll ever be sorry I didn't stock those items, lol.
I have missed getting to see your last several videos because I moved...and it has been more of a gut job, renovation than I was looking for! Overwhelming! My 77 year old mom and 80 year old dad, along with my 28 year old son have ripped carpets out, sheet rocked/repaired walls, kiltz walls and ceilings, painting...all in 5 days. So I NEEDED your videos! Something positive! Love your economic friendly buys and meals which will help me save some money somewhere! Thank you Christine!
Just saw you on the Rachel Cruz show, I'm so happy your getting the recognition you deserve. You help inspire so many people to better their life by bettering their finances. Oh and congrats on the home payoff❤❤❤
I Love that you are So Very frugal. I am the one who everyone in my family called " cheapskate." My parents frown on people who are Frugal, yet I believe that had they been Frugal/Cheapskate, they might have own their own home/house. They could have helped their children instead of their children skip their education to work.
I always have basic baking items like flour, sugar, yeast, coconut oil, etc. I also always have canned beans, coconut milk, corn, shelf stable oat milk. My favorite thing to keep on hand is brownie mix. You never know when you’ll want or need an emergency brownie.
Years ago, like 4, I had a bad case of thrush thanks to my auto immune disease. My mouth hurt. I could have no sugar. I was able to eat one of my favs; oatmeal. I used quick oats and a little butter and a pinch of salt. I ate this about 2x a day for weeks until I healed. After that I just stuck w oatmeal for breakfast always. I love adding some ground nuts, flax, chia seeds & either can pumpkin, frozen strawberries/blueberries. Raisins, cinnamon & cloves are a fav too. Oats can be ground to add to breads, cakes, muffins, pancakes as well as smoothies.
My oldest was all confused to why the hotel were were at didn't have chi and flax seeds to add into our oatmeal or already in it. My middle cried this morning when he realized his oatmeal was all gone. I'll buy ike 30-40lbs of pasta at once and then I'm good for a little over a year! Egg replacer is amazing, since I can't eat eggs without getting sick from them, works great in baked goods!
I always stock my dry goods likes pastas, rice, beans, bbq sauce, extra canned salsas, tuna, salad dressings, peanut butter, etc., Meats, butter, cream cheese, cheeses, milk, heavy cream, breads, you name it. I can cook or bake almost anything without driving to the grocery store for items. Always picking up more supplies that we like on sale. We eat the majority of our meals at home or take lunches with us. We think it is healthier eating and much better food. Thank you for sharing so many shopping, prepping, cooking, dinner menus with us all. You are so spunky and friendly; I enjoy watching you. Keep going!
I have always used applesauce in replace of eggs on countless occasions. no sugar is best but if you’re making a dessert then that doesn’t really matter. Never had an issue and I keep applesauce on hand
If you use sugar I highly recommend to stock your pantry now...in USA we get tons of sugar from Brazil and they are not exporting any since a couple a weeks ago, they want to keep it to make ethanol.
It makes perfect sense. I live alone and still find it good to have pantry staples for a day when I am too tired to cook. Could you share your cheesy chicken enchilada recipe please 🙏
I’ve been stocking up on our family’s staples and household items pretty much all year and I’m so glad I have been! I’m thinking this winter is going to be so expensive between grocery prices, fuel/diesel (we have to use both for our vehicles) and utility prices to heat our homes, I plan to really just plan well and use what we have been stocking. Hoping to just go to the store once every couple of weeks for fresh produce and milk. I even have a stock of cloth diapers if I need to use them 👍
We are considering getting a wood stove for in the living room to help with heating costs. Stock up on wood for the cold parts of next winter. Plus on a good wood stove you can cook too! Slow cooking dinner on it all day.
Good Saturday Mornin' Everyone!!!! Got taters in the bucket. My favorite method of maintaining a sustainable pantry and stockpiling items long term for the whole family and the family dog and the family cat is what I consider to be the most practical, utilizing every type of food storage methods and technology available, both old and new. . Except for the fruits and vegetables that get canned, I keep perishable items like meat, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products in the refrigerator on a short term basis until I'm ready to use them for a big family meal - and for even longer term sustainable storage, a large separate freezer, which can store a half side of beef with plenty of room left over for homemade ice cream etc. . I'm considering upgrading to a walk-in freezer at some point.in the near future, if my plans to open a bed and breakfast come to fruition. Sometimes, however a nice round of cheese can do well for quite awhile on a pantry shelf at room temperature - and doesn't mind even if it has to stand there alone.😁 Store bought canned goods get shelves.in the large pantry closet - several for canned meat like corned beef hash, spam and sandwich spread and another for canned vegetables Bread, rolls, grains, homemade pasta, cereals and the like are stored in special humidity controlled bins I order from Amazon Prime - which usually get delivered to my doorstep about an hour after I order them. . Stuff from the family garden and orchard, like onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, cucumber, pumpkins, carrots, corn celery,, potatoes and yams, cherries, blueberries and strawberries get canned in Mason Jars and stored in the cool, root cellar of this wonderful rambling former farmhouse (circa 1867) I share with my extended blended family and several rambunctious dogs raised on table scraps from the some of the finest food from a plethora of sources both commercial and home based. . There's even a special separate "summer kitchen" which I converted to store butter and ice cream churns, pots, pans, utensils, extra storage containers, foil, bags, cutlery, and other meal related accoutrement. Out back in the woods, just beyond the big pile of wood I maintain all year, (for use in an antique woodstove I keep on hand, in case the power goes out) there's even an old rusting vintage still where my great grandfather made some of the finest corn whiskey for miles. Next to it is the rusting hulk of the Ford Model A he used to transport that powerful hootch by the light of the moon on soft summer nights to his eager customers in a tri-county area. Further into this verdant forest of mostly sycamore, oak, pine and scrub, runs a cool stream into which I occasionally cast a rod or net to catch some Brook Trout, Bluntnose Shiners, or whatever takes the bait (just earthworms for the most part). And yes, hunting season means wild turkey, deer, and even an occasional wild boar. Next week, I'm planning on filing for a permit to 3-D print a smokehouse in order to be able to create gourmet artisan handcrafted, beef, bacon, turkey, and beef stick jerky, which interested local merchants can private label for other people to share with their families and their family dogs. Unfortunately, i had to break the bad news to my free range hens today that due to expected egg shortages regretfully numbered are their days of laying a couple of eggs and then basically taking the rest of the day off with ranging privileges' within the parameters of a few very nice rural acres - parts of which are rich with fat grubworms. There's even a short dirt road between the main barn and the farmhouse which they're free to cross to get to the other side as often as they'd like. My rooster Ben overheard me and he ain't too happy either, knowing full well that due to oncoming egg shortages, he'll be "workin' overtime to make sure there's plenty of eggs for me an the family. Thank you Frugal Fit Mom for allowing me to share!!!
The most important thing about buying food as an emergency pantry is to make sure you like it before you buy a lot. Don't just say: "I like this flavor, so I'll like that one too, let me buy ten" before you have tried it. It never ends well. My favorite pantry staples: canned tomatoes, rice, pasta, crackers, and dried & canned beans. you can make so many things just with those combos and a few spices and sauces. Also, protein bars and things you don't need to cook for Hurricane Prep.
I started a few months ago with your very first video, and I finished today with this one. I have officially watched every single video on your channel. I love your content and your family. I hope Rogue makes a full recovery soon. Btw I made the baked rice for the first time last night. It was a hit! 😁😁
I have watched most of them especially for the past 2 years, but I really need to go back through and grab recipes I’ve lost track of. And make another list of just all the great ideas she has that I’m interested in.
I am good at budgeting my paycheck but I really have to improve my pantry. Really helps to save money 💰. thanks for the inspiration. My grandmother had the best pantry at the village, with no grocery store near by. She cooked from scratch, always had food to feed an army.
In Minnesota I have never ever seen prices as low as your Walmart. The last time I saw such low prices at a Minnesota Walmart was at least four years ago.
Pasta of your choice, canned chicken and Cream of Mushroom soup. After draining the pasta and chicken, add the soup to the pasta pot, mix..heat...eat. if you want, add some type of veggie near the end (ex broccoli)
Brown sugar is granulated white sugar with molasses added! Make your own brown sugar by adding molasses to white sugar. One Tbsp. molasses for light brown sugar and two for dark brown sugar. Molasses is a byproduct of making sugar from sugarcane. Try it it’s so much fun! xxxxoooo
I have found out that the cheese dips( mild or medium) can add a wonderful flavor to Mac and cheese,tacos,and anything else you can think to put it on !!! I try to keep 2-3 jars in stock as often as I can.🥰
I have all my stuff for baking in my pantry. I bake anyway. And I love it . Last year I got my mixer , KitchenAid mixer. I used one at the restaurant were I work at. So I got my self one.
It’s definitely cheaper to just keep eating the same thing all the time. Sometimes I decide to cook a meal that needs spices or ingredients I don’t usually buy and it ends up costing a lot. I kind of want to make a two month dinner meal plan and then just rotate through them. Maybe try a new recipe once a week…add them to your monthly meal plan if they’re good enough and take ingredients you usually have on hand anyways.
So Ive been watching and totally enjoying these videos you painstakingly produce, and all I can think is how I wish I would have had your great advice about thirty years ago. I'm 62 (yes, some here might consider me a dinosaur..:) ) and I'm learning to cook, bake, etc. for the first time. I am amazed that my kids have grown into healthy adults with all the crapola I fed them (Thanks, Schwan's Guy). So here's to my daughter who has been repeatedly TOLD to watch and learn from you. Fingers are crossed that she'll do it and be on her way with her not-yet children. :) Those kids are so lucky to have a future grandmother who can direct their mother to others with good habits. :D
Watched you on The Rachel Cruze show. SO EXCITED for you. You need and deserve more exposure. Your channel has helped me so much. Other's need to learn about you. Congrats on paying off the house btw... YAY!
Don't forget....put U R pasta in the freezer for minimum of 3 days to kill any bugs or eggs. Then, let air dry for a full 3 or more days. Then I usually put in mason jars with oxygen absorber for long term storage which also helps keep rodents and other bugs away😉...or U could put in food grade 5 gal buckets with lid & even store in a shed, basement, attic, or closet if U had no room, those are air tight😉
I really love your ideas! Actually I've just stocked up on pasta today as it was on sale. (Sales price is also higher than it used to be, but still.) I think it's funny how strange it is to me that Americans seem to have to cook for breakfast or always have different things for breakfast. I grew up on müsli during the week and fresh rolls with jam or cheese or whatever you want and a soft boiled egg on the weekends. And we still do it like this, only that we now have more and more overnight oats with berries. I'm really a morning person, but just thinking about pancakes for breakfast gets me stressed out. On the other hand lunch here usually is cooked, rather like your dinner. Also the usual German dinner is Brotzeit (translates to bread time) which is bread with cold cuts and cheese. Which we don't do, because it's so hard to sneak in veggies for the kids ;) So basically - if you like ONE breakfast (or ONE lunch or ONE dinner), just eat that as often as you want. Also breakfast is perfect, because you'll hardly have guests over to judge you :)
More of this please! I want to get a collection of pantry dinners...maybe 4 or so that are in bins ready to go with the recipe attached. The bean soup you shared would be perfect.
Wow thanks so much for these quick dinner ideas on the side. I was sitting here watching your video and the salsa chicken slow-cooker was just what I needed. Have made homemade salsa the other day but than I got sick and didn't feel like eating it any more at all. Before letting it go to waste, I am thankful for trying this recipe. 😊
I grew up on rice (because my grandma is Japanese and that is what my mom grew up on. 😉). I could not wait to make other starches when I started cooking at 10. Lol! My mom would complain that we were not eating enough rice. To this day she still prefers rice for her starch. These days, I like to mix it up between rice, potatoes and pasta. My hubby cannot eat tomatoes, so I keep jars of Alfredo sauce on my shelf. Such an easy meal to throw in a jar with some pasta, a protein and a veggie. In fact, I did that last night with ham, peas and homemade pasta. Yum!! 😋
My husband is like your mom! He wouldn't mind rice every day. Our kids only eat sushi rice soooo he tends to eat alot of left over rice while the rest of us have a different starch with dinner.
I have one teenage sauce who doesn’t like red sauce for spaghetti. Lol! My other teenage son will eat anything. They both love chicken Alfredo, though. I’ll add chicken or chopped up bacon, sometimes both, and then I’ll add in either peas or chopped up broccoli florets. Try to always serve with some cheesy garlic bread.
Love watching your content is very "fun"ky, awesome, groovy, and very useful for any kind of situation. Haven't tried Thrive Mkt. I have yet to lossen my wallet and jump on this wagon. Growing up in my family we always have been massively frugal. My grand pa would say "If you can read you can build-it, fix-it, or do it. All depends on if you want it enough to learn it. Besides my mothers cooking skills sucked and I have a very strong sense of smell and taste. After the age of 13 my older and younger brothers bagged me to start doing all the dinner cooking up to me. I was all for it. LOL when any protein is dried of any moisture in 45mins. Is beyond me.
I sat and figured out how many times I had been asked what's for dinner. It came up to 43,000 times. I told my family next time someone asked, I wasn't cooking. My sons are great cooks now. 🤣🤣
I just got smarter! I bought 8 lbs of chicken breasts at Costco. Then I cooked and shredded and froze some, and cubed and froze some and then froze some breasts whole. I hate when I need cubed chicken before throwing in ip and I never have any.
omg! I just seen you on the Rachel Cruz show! good for you its funny since I found you when following ramsey but it was just so I could save money on my groceries. thank you for all of the time you put in. it does help others. it had encouraged me to learn to make more things from scratch and try new things that I would have never tried and omg your bread is amazing and ur bannana bread is my husband's favorite and totally make them in the jumbo muffins. thanks for continuously showing things are possible 😊
could you do sike videos for college students? I love your channel so much, and think it would be awesome to see some food hacks, recipes,etc. for the students.
funnily I'm the opposite, I eat rice like once a year, never really been a fan of anything with rice. give me pasta or spuds anyday! Funnily I had a friend who lived off pasta sauce and ground beef pasta for her entire uni experience! My big thing to have on hand at all time is canned tomatoes/passata. Can make loads with them!
Love your "bump it!" I also love lists, so I put this one in my phone. Those recipes are great and hearty, plus throw in a few diced veggies and its balanced. Yeah! I saw you did that with your chili. 😊 I have to sneak in veggies whenever I can, otherwise he wouldn't get any. Thanks for sharing.
I love pork on a salad! The first time I ever heard of a pig salad, I thought ga-ross! But it was delicious & I was hooked. Saw you on R. Cruz yesterday. I waved. 👋😂
Great video Christine! I am going to apply your tips because I am the mon that hates cooking, especially thinking what to make for dinner. Any chance you can make a video on how to keep children full now that they are home for summer break? I have teen son and a preteen girl and they are both gonna be eating eeeeverything I know that, but I want to make sure the options are healthy (besides any fruit and veggies available). Thanks!
Sad thing is my kids don’t like any meals. Dinner time is super sad around here… makes it hard to buy extra stuff for the pantry… BUT I’m doing my best! Haha! The kids will like food one day right?? Lindsay in Ontario 🇨🇦
Do you have a video of all the things you can make using oats with recipes? I bought some in bulk but in summer it's hard to get my kids on board with Oatmeal and I'd love some of your amazing ideas on how go use up those oats.
This may not be a thing for everyone but instead of buying brown sugar I bought a jar of molasses to make it myself. I have saved to much money it's crazy. I currently have a little over half the jar left (only because I got adventurous and made a shoofly pie)
This might be weird but I just want to say I've been watching your videos for awhile for the financial advice/ recipe inspo but your videos are also a huge comfort to me. I'm in my early 20's and have an estranged relationship with my mom and a lot of times I watch your videos when I'm feeling anxious. I am so thankful for your content and I love your energy!
That is so sweet ❤💐
sending love. stay strong
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This is a simple Flatbread recipe:
1cup self raising flour
About 1cup Greek Yogurt
Mix up to a dough, now you can roll it out for Flatbread or pizza dough. Also if you rap it with plastic wrap & put it in a zipploc freezer bag you can freeze it.
You can pan fry it or bake it in the oven 400 degrees until it rises.
I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
My daughters FAVE meal is something that one night I just made from stuff we had at home. One of those “what the heck am I gonna make tonight?” nights. I put a big can of chunk pineapple, some chicken breast, soy sauce and Siracha sauce in the crockpot. Served it with some white rice and a bag of frozen steam in the bag broccoli. Ever since it’s been on weekly rotation.
We make that with pork and some brown sugar and corn startch.
Sounds great!!
That sounds delicious!
Building a pantry from scratch can be expensive. So I recommend starting slow. When there is a sale on items you use regularly (canned tomatoes, canned beans, rice etc...) but 1 or 2 extras without blowing your budget.
Starting out new and need spices? Many of those spice rack sets come stocked. For 19.99 I got the spinner and 18 containers ranging from celary salt, rosemary, garlic salt, cumin, paprika, cinnamon etc... Sure they aren't the highest quality but they are a good start. At Trader Joe's I'll often try one of their new spice blends (they have a dill one out now that I'm about to go grab).
Can't afford all those fancy pots, pans and gadgets? Guess what people sell for cheap at garage sales or donate to GW? Give it a good clean and presto - you to are now a proud owner of an instant pot/slow cooker/air fryer. It is amazing how many people buy with the best intentions of trying and then are too intimidated to try this new tool and eventually...
Growing up there were seasons my mom prepared for: Canning season - jars were saved all year, seasonings etc were stocked up on and markets were scoured for fruits that were right at the end of their sell life - a huge flat of peaches, pears, appricots that you can't eat before they spoil? no worries, they are getting canned TODAY.
Case lot sale season? We were ready - mushroom soup can be used in lots of things. Beans - gotta have them. Tomatoes - going to use them....
Over time that pantry builds up. And then the trick is to know what is in there. Tomatoes are on sale again? But you have 15 unused cans... keep walking.
My mom makes "canned soup" herself. She makes a huge pot of soup base (stock and veggies) and then preserves it in jars. These are preservervations, so they can stay shelved for a veeeery long time. Later when we are in a rush or just lazy, all we need to do is pop a jar open and add it to water, bring it to a boil and BOOM! Soup made. Of course the potatoes, meat and/or any additional veggies go into soup on the wish. And I used to bring jars with this soup base with me when I lived in university dorm, as a quick to make home meal. This is a winner. I really need to catch my mom making these so that I can learn how to make them myself.
Yes you do. My dad made the best cornbread he was asked to take to every family gathering. He always had cornbread at home but it didn't last long if any of us were there when he was cooking. He's gone now and so is the cornbread. The recipe was in his head. Get every recipe you can now and I'd suggest writing down her memories of growing up. Not to be a downer but unfortunately we don't realize how fast life goes by until something happens.
If you are goingo to buy Honey and pure Maple Syrup then make sure you buy it in glass jars because if it crystalises then ajust drop the jar into a pan of hot water and it will liquify again and be perfectly fine to use as these have NO expiration date and last forever...
Also i would look into making your own Sourdough starter,it's not as scary as you think it's actually really easy and this will eliminate the need for you to buy yeast saving you dollhairs....lol
I just learned that you can make sour cream with shelf stable items. Get Nestle media crema, pour into a bowl and add a teaspoon of white vinegar. Stir and then refrigerate to allow it to get firm and voila! Sour cream!
Thank you for this
My neighbor gets USDA food bank boxes and refuses to even try the canned meats. She asked if I'd want them. So I mustered up the courage to use them and they weren't bad at all. I had to get over the scooping off of congealed fat. But with added fresh and frozen veggies it tasted like a home cooked beef roast/ pork roast. I've been struggling with making affordable meals due to being out of work for a medical issue. Sometimes it just takes an open mind to try new things. I might try the egg replacement I've seen it at my outlet stores.
its soooo nice to have buns, meat, bread, veggies in the freezer that i can pull out and make a quick, healthy meal. i started "stocking my pantry" in march. before that i only bought what i needed for the week. i have began stocking "extras" and i cant believe it took me so many years to stock my pantry and freezer!
Kfc bowls are my favorite go to meal. I always have the ingredients on hand. Instant mashed potatoes (don’t kill me), canned corn, brown gravy mix, frozen popcorn chicken (I use Morningstar farms), and shredded cheddar cheese. Carbs, fat, protein, you can make it in 10 minutes, it includes a vegetable. What more could you want.
Love it. I used to make a 2 week menu and put it on fridge. Boom! everyone knew what was for dinner🙆♀️
I love what you are really aiming to tell people to do without panicking them.
I appreciate the delivery...it doesn't help people to scare them.
@@kristinaclark8307 Some will never get it though, even if you scare to wake them up.
Some fear is just what a lot of sheep need tho.
@@jackielambert7980 some common sense and general manners is what we sheep would appreciate from you oh so smart and "in the know" fools.
I make my own bone broth monthly & store in freezer for use in soups & stews
It’s so much easier for me to eat at home now that I actually have a pantry. For 5 years I lived in a space where I didn’t have space to keep anything more than a few seasonings on hand so I ate out almost every day, but now I can always find something to make with ingredients on hand all the time.
I hope folks have been doing this all along. Because times of illness, low income, misfortune, business failures and more all occur. Having extra on hand while going through say a divorce and not having to go grocery shopping while dealing with the emotions, and legal issues would be once less concern.
Recently, we had an unscheduled 15 hour water off in our city as our water department dealt with broken lines. Thanks to my already having water bottles, hand sanitizer, three full water dishes for my cats, 2 jugs distilled water for my nasal bottle, a water pitcher in the fridge and because I saw them working on the street, I had run a little water in my tub to flush the toilet , I was fine.
Pays to not become paranoid because that leads to anxiety, fear and often ineffective ways. However, a slow, steady, well planned method is effective.
I love it when you show us your freezers, pantry etc and talk about the great clearance deals you find.
I'm definitely 'prepping', just about out of storage space unless I start parking my car in the driveway instead of the garage. One thing I'm NOT prepping is any food item my family wouldn't normally eat, i.e. vienna sausages, spam, or MREs. I highly doubt I'll ever be sorry I didn't stock those items, lol.
I have missed getting to see your last several videos because I moved...and it has been more of a gut job, renovation than I was looking for! Overwhelming! My 77 year old mom and 80 year old dad, along with my 28 year old son have ripped carpets out, sheet rocked/repaired walls, kiltz walls and ceilings, painting...all in 5 days.
So I NEEDED your videos! Something positive! Love your economic friendly buys and meals which will help me save some money somewhere! Thank you Christine!
Just saw you on the Rachel Cruz show, I'm so happy your getting the recognition you deserve. You help inspire so many people to better their life by bettering their finances. Oh and congrats on the home payoff❤❤❤
I Love that you are So Very frugal. I am the one who everyone in my family called " cheapskate." My parents frown on people who are Frugal, yet I believe that had they been Frugal/Cheapskate, they might have own their own home/house. They could have helped their children instead of their children skip their education to work.
I always have basic baking items like flour, sugar, yeast, coconut oil, etc. I also always have canned beans, coconut milk, corn, shelf stable oat milk. My favorite thing to keep on hand is brownie mix. You never know when you’ll want or need an emergency brownie.
Years ago, like 4, I had a bad case of thrush thanks to my auto immune disease. My mouth hurt. I could have no sugar. I was able to eat one of my favs; oatmeal. I used quick oats and a little butter and a pinch of salt. I ate this about 2x a day for weeks until I healed. After that I just stuck w oatmeal for breakfast always. I love adding some ground nuts, flax, chia seeds & either can pumpkin, frozen strawberries/blueberries. Raisins, cinnamon & cloves are a fav too. Oats can be ground to add to breads, cakes, muffins, pancakes as well as smoothies.
My oldest was all confused to why the hotel were were at didn't have chi and flax seeds to add into our oatmeal or already in it. My middle cried this morning when he realized his oatmeal was all gone. I'll buy ike 30-40lbs of pasta at once and then I'm good for a little over a year! Egg replacer is amazing, since I can't eat eggs without getting sick from them, works great in baked goods!
I always stock my dry goods likes pastas, rice, beans, bbq sauce, extra canned salsas, tuna, salad dressings, peanut butter, etc., Meats, butter, cream cheese, cheeses, milk, heavy cream, breads, you name it. I can cook or bake almost anything without driving to the grocery store for items. Always picking up more supplies that we like on sale. We eat the majority of our meals at home or take lunches with us. We think it is healthier eating and much better food. Thank you for sharing so many shopping, prepping, cooking, dinner menus with us all. You are so spunky and friendly; I enjoy watching you. Keep going!
Your ability to pump me up and energize me into “going for it” is ah-MAAAZING! Thanks for being you.
I have always used applesauce in replace of eggs on countless occasions. no sugar is best but if you’re making a dessert then that doesn’t really matter. Never had an issue and I keep applesauce on hand
If you use sugar I highly recommend to stock your pantry now...in USA we get tons of sugar from Brazil and they are not exporting any since a couple a weeks ago, they want to keep it to make ethanol.
My absolute favorite way to eat oats is hot with cinnamon, vanilla, and a little bit of sugar. It's sooooo good
It makes perfect sense. I live alone and still find it good to have pantry staples for a day when I am too tired to cook.
Could you share your cheesy chicken enchilada recipe please 🙏
If you can bake\sew you are doing all right. Some girl today can't cook,bake,or sew a button . We had home ed in school and learn how to.
I’ve been stocking up on our family’s staples and household items pretty much all year and I’m so glad I have been! I’m thinking this winter is going to be so expensive between grocery prices, fuel/diesel (we have to use both for our vehicles) and utility prices to heat our homes, I plan to really just plan well and use what we have been stocking. Hoping to just go to the store once every couple of weeks for fresh produce and milk. I even have a stock of cloth diapers if I need to use them 👍
I have done exactly the same. Here in the UK prices are jumping up daily on food. I bought 6 months worth of pasta when it was on offer.
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We are considering getting a wood stove for in the living room to help with heating costs. Stock up on wood for the cold parts of next winter. Plus on a good wood stove you can cook too! Slow cooking dinner on it all day.
@@michellezevenaar i thought about doing the same, but I'm not sure where to get one.
Rice, beans pasta and can food. Formula, if you can find it. Cereal oatmeal, crackers, malt o' meal any hot cereal. Flour and oil.
Good Saturday Mornin' Everyone!!!! Got taters in the bucket. My favorite method of maintaining a sustainable pantry and stockpiling items long term for the whole family and the family dog and the family cat is what I consider to be the most practical, utilizing every type of food storage methods and technology available, both old and new. . Except for the fruits and vegetables that get canned, I keep perishable items like meat, poultry, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products in the refrigerator on a short term basis until I'm ready to use them for a big family meal - and for even longer term sustainable storage, a large separate freezer, which can store a half side of beef with plenty of room left over for homemade ice cream etc. . I'm considering upgrading to a walk-in freezer at some point.in the near future, if my plans to open a bed and breakfast come to fruition. Sometimes, however a nice round of cheese can do well for quite awhile on a pantry shelf at room temperature - and doesn't mind even if it has to stand there alone.😁 Store bought canned goods get shelves.in the large pantry closet - several for canned meat like corned beef hash, spam and sandwich spread and another for canned vegetables Bread, rolls, grains, homemade pasta, cereals and the like are stored in special humidity controlled bins I order from Amazon Prime - which usually get delivered to my doorstep about an hour after I order them. . Stuff from the family garden and orchard, like onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cauliflower, cucumber, pumpkins, carrots, corn celery,, potatoes and yams, cherries, blueberries and strawberries get canned in Mason Jars and stored in the cool, root cellar of this wonderful rambling former farmhouse (circa 1867) I share with my extended blended family and several rambunctious dogs raised on table scraps from the some of the finest food from a plethora of sources both commercial and home based. . There's even a special separate "summer kitchen" which I converted to store butter and ice cream churns, pots, pans, utensils, extra storage containers, foil, bags, cutlery, and other meal related accoutrement. Out back in the woods, just beyond the big pile of wood I maintain all year, (for use in an antique woodstove I keep on hand, in case the power goes out) there's even an old rusting vintage still where my great grandfather made some of the finest corn whiskey for miles. Next to it is the rusting hulk of the Ford Model A he used to transport that powerful hootch by the light of the moon on soft summer nights to his eager customers in a tri-county area. Further into this verdant forest of mostly sycamore, oak, pine and scrub, runs a cool stream into which I occasionally cast a rod or net to catch some Brook Trout, Bluntnose Shiners, or whatever takes the bait (just earthworms for the most part). And yes, hunting season means wild turkey, deer, and even an occasional wild boar. Next week, I'm planning on filing for a permit to 3-D print a smokehouse in order to be able to create gourmet artisan handcrafted, beef, bacon, turkey, and beef stick jerky, which interested local merchants can private label for other people to share with their families and their family dogs. Unfortunately, i had to break the bad news to my free range hens today that due to expected egg shortages regretfully numbered are their days of laying a couple of eggs and then basically taking the rest of the day off with ranging privileges' within the parameters of a few very nice rural acres - parts of which are rich with fat grubworms. There's even a short dirt road between the main barn and the farmhouse which they're free to cross to get to the other side as often as they'd like. My rooster Ben overheard me and he ain't too happy either, knowing full well that due to oncoming egg shortages, he'll be "workin' overtime to make sure there's plenty of eggs for me an the family. Thank you Frugal Fit Mom for allowing me to share!!!
Yes! Moving into our house this weekend & my pantry is gonna stay stocked!
Congrats! How exciting to make a house a home. ☺️
The most important thing about buying food as an emergency pantry is to make sure you like it before you buy a lot. Don't just say: "I like this flavor, so I'll like that one too, let me buy ten" before you have tried it. It never ends well. My favorite pantry staples: canned tomatoes, rice, pasta, crackers, and dried & canned beans. you can make so many things just with those combos and a few spices and sauces. Also, protein bars and things you don't need to cook for Hurricane Prep.
I started a few months ago with your very first video, and I finished today with this one. I have officially watched every single video on your channel. I love your content and your family. I hope Rogue makes a full recovery soon. Btw I made the baked rice for the first time last night. It was a hit! 😁😁
I have watched most of them especially for the past 2 years, but I really need to go back through and grab recipes I’ve lost track of. And make another list of just all the great ideas she has that I’m interested in.
WOW! I hope you aren't sick of me by now. :)
I am good at budgeting my paycheck but I really have to improve my pantry. Really helps to save money 💰. thanks for the inspiration. My grandmother had the best pantry at the village, with no grocery store near by. She cooked from scratch, always had food to feed an army.
Chicken fat can also be used in some cooking.
I've stocked my pantry and freezer so well that now I have no more space... so I'm doing a no-spend month to use things up. Wish me luck!
I remember when school I made a lot of chicken and handmade Chicken noodle and rice and beans and pastas 🍝 🍗 ❤and 🍳
I showed my son how to bake\cook. So now he cooks\ bakes for his family .
In Minnesota I have never ever seen prices as low as your Walmart. The last time I saw such low prices at a
Minnesota Walmart was at least four years ago.
Pasta of your choice, canned chicken and Cream of Mushroom soup. After draining the pasta and chicken, add the soup to the pasta pot, mix..heat...eat. if you want, add some type of veggie near the end (ex broccoli)
Love your content Christine! You inspire me to keep pursuing my frugal habits while raising my 5 kids!
Brown sugar is granulated white sugar with molasses added! Make your own brown sugar by adding molasses to white sugar. One Tbsp. molasses for light brown sugar and two for dark brown sugar. Molasses is a byproduct of making sugar from sugarcane. Try it it’s so much fun! xxxxoooo
If you don't have cream of soup make a simple white sauce and flavor as you choose
I need that shirt for my husband and son. This is how they greet each other.
I have found out that the cheese dips( mild or medium) can add a wonderful flavor to Mac and cheese,tacos,and anything else you can think to put it on !!! I try to keep 2-3 jars in stock as often as I can.🥰
Great tip!
Love oatmeal! Stocked up on it then found out I was allergic so now my husband has an endless supply of cookie ingredients.
Oh that’s so sad. I love oats. I have a gluten problem tho and sub oats or oat flour for a lot of things.
I am too, sucks
@Anita S I'm allergic to both and potatoes. No fun
@@anitas5817 still need to make sure the oats are gluten free (in terms of cross contamination)
I have all my stuff for baking in my pantry. I bake anyway. And I love it . Last year I got my mixer , KitchenAid mixer. I used one at the restaurant were I work at. So I got my self one.
OMG just watched you on RACHEL CRUZE SHOW CONGRATULATIONS 🥳 and for paying OFF your house . Your awsome and Deserve it .😊🥰💐
Thank you!!!
Love how you have a Dollar Tree arsenal of spices.
Rogue for president!!! You should make a video where we the people get to pick your 3 base ingredients
It’s definitely cheaper to just keep eating the same thing all the time. Sometimes I decide to cook a meal that needs spices or ingredients I don’t usually buy and it ends up costing a lot. I kind of want to make a two month dinner meal plan and then just rotate through them. Maybe try a new recipe once a week…add them to your monthly meal plan if they’re good enough and take ingredients you usually have on hand anyways.
So Ive been watching and totally enjoying these videos you painstakingly produce, and all I can think is how I wish I would have had your great advice about thirty years ago. I'm 62 (yes, some here might consider me a dinosaur..:) ) and I'm learning to cook, bake, etc. for the first time. I am amazed that my kids have grown into healthy adults with all the crapola I fed them (Thanks, Schwan's Guy). So here's to my daughter who has been repeatedly TOLD to watch and learn from you. Fingers are crossed that she'll do it and be on her way with her not-yet children. :) Those kids are so lucky to have a future grandmother who can direct their mother to others with good habits. :D
buy spices at restaurant supply stores! You get SO MUCH MORE and they're usually good quality. They're cheaper too, I think, by ounce if you compare!
OMG just saw you on the Rachel Cruz show. Congratulations
Thanks!!
Oh my gosh! Congratulations for being on the Rachel Cruze show! Big time!
I love that you used that reference to the movie “Babe” .. ❤️ Great info! Great vid.. thanx!
Watched you on The Rachel Cruze show. SO EXCITED for you. You need and deserve more exposure. Your channel has helped me so much. Other's need to learn about you. Congrats on paying off the house btw... YAY!
Don't forget....put U R pasta in the freezer for minimum of 3 days to kill any bugs or eggs. Then, let air dry for a full 3 or more days. Then I usually put in mason jars with oxygen absorber for long term storage which also helps keep rodents and other bugs away😉...or U could put in food grade 5 gal buckets with lid & even store in a shed, basement, attic, or closet if U had no room, those are air tight😉
I really love your ideas! Actually I've just stocked up on pasta today as it was on sale. (Sales price is also higher than it used to be, but still.)
I think it's funny how strange it is to me that Americans seem to have to cook for breakfast or always have different things for breakfast. I grew up on müsli during the week and fresh rolls with jam or cheese or whatever you want and a soft boiled egg on the weekends. And we still do it like this, only that we now have more and more overnight oats with berries. I'm really a morning person, but just thinking about pancakes for breakfast gets me stressed out.
On the other hand lunch here usually is cooked, rather like your dinner.
Also the usual German dinner is Brotzeit (translates to bread time) which is bread with cold cuts and cheese. Which we don't do, because it's so hard to sneak in veggies for the kids ;)
So basically - if you like ONE breakfast (or ONE lunch or ONE dinner), just eat that as often as you want. Also breakfast is perfect, because you'll hardly have guests over to judge you :)
More of this please! I want to get a collection of pantry dinners...maybe 4 or so that are in bins ready to go with the recipe attached. The bean soup you shared would be perfect.
Wow thanks so much for these quick dinner ideas on the side. I was sitting here watching your video and the salsa chicken slow-cooker was just what I needed. Have made homemade salsa the other day but than I got sick and didn't feel like eating it any more at all. Before letting it go to waste, I am thankful for trying this recipe. 😊
cajun season should be a staple for everyone! it is a flavor that works so well for so many dishes. it's pretty easy to find at dollar tree, too!
I grew up on rice (because my grandma is Japanese and that is what my mom grew up on. 😉). I could not wait to make other starches when I started cooking at 10. Lol! My mom would complain that we were not eating enough rice. To this day she still prefers rice for her starch. These days, I like to mix it up between rice, potatoes and pasta.
My hubby cannot eat tomatoes, so I keep jars of Alfredo sauce on my shelf. Such an easy meal to throw in a jar with some pasta, a protein and a veggie. In fact, I did that last night with ham, peas and homemade pasta. Yum!! 😋
My husband is like your mom! He wouldn't mind rice every day. Our kids only eat sushi rice soooo he tends to eat alot of left over rice while the rest of us have a different starch with dinner.
Plain pumpkin is also a good tomato replacement
@@youtubew.9256 Yes, thank you! I do keep pumpkin on hand to sub in for tomato paste and small quantities of tomatoes in recipes.
I have one teenage sauce who doesn’t like red sauce for spaghetti. Lol! My other teenage son will eat anything. They both love chicken Alfredo, though. I’ll add chicken or chopped up bacon, sometimes both, and then I’ll add in either peas or chopped up broccoli florets. Try to always serve with some cheesy garlic bread.
Always love watching your content, so helpful! I just watched your interview with Rachel Cruze, it was so good!
Thank you so much!
Me too :-)
Saw you on Rachel Cuze. You acted so professional. Never seen that side of you. Congrats on paying off the mansion.
Big Lots is a great place to get coconut oil, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, herbs & spices at amazing prices.
yes, can food it's very cheap too!
You look beautiful, your hair, your makeup and you look great in blue. I love your videos, please keep them coming! 🥂 Cheers
Love watching your content is very "fun"ky, awesome, groovy, and very useful for any kind of situation. Haven't tried Thrive Mkt. I have yet to lossen my wallet and jump on this wagon. Growing up in my family we always have been massively frugal. My grand pa would say "If you can read you can build-it, fix-it, or do it. All depends on if you want it enough to learn it. Besides my mothers cooking skills sucked and I have a very strong sense of smell and taste. After the age of 13 my older and younger brothers bagged me to start doing all the dinner cooking up to me. I was all for it. LOL when any protein is dried of any moisture in 45mins. Is beyond me.
I sat and figured out how many times I had been asked what's for dinner. It came up to 43,000 times. I told my family next time someone asked, I wasn't cooking. My sons are great cooks now. 🤣🤣
I just got smarter! I bought 8 lbs of chicken breasts at Costco. Then I cooked and shredded and froze some, and cubed and froze some and then froze some breasts whole. I hate when I need cubed chicken before throwing in ip and I never have any.
I watched you on Rachel's show - well done!
Your handwriting is clear Christina...my handwriting however you cannot decipher. I go by memory of what I wrote hahaha
Key word- NOW!
Congrats!!! Just saw you on the Rachel Cruz Show!
You seriously are the best❤️ thank you for blessing us with helpful, relevant content delivered delightfully😁❤️
CONGRATULATIONS 👏 JUST SAW 👀 U ON THE Rachel Cruz show ! 👏
omg! I just seen you on the Rachel Cruz show! good for you its funny since I found you when following ramsey but it was just so I could save money on my groceries. thank you for all of the time you put in. it does help others. it had encouraged me to learn to make more things from scratch and try new things that I would have never tried and omg your bread is amazing and ur bannana bread is my husband's favorite and totally make them in the jumbo muffins. thanks for continuously showing things are possible 😊
could you do sike videos for college students? I love your channel so much, and think it would be awesome to see some food hacks, recipes,etc. for the students.
Lowes has an 80% off sale including patio furniture Christine x
funnily I'm the opposite, I eat rice like once a year, never really been a fan of anything with rice. give me pasta or spuds anyday!
Funnily I had a friend who lived off pasta sauce and ground beef pasta for her entire uni experience!
My big thing to have on hand at all time is canned tomatoes/passata. Can make loads with them!
I just got my Thrive Market box . I love the ease of it. I get my most used every 8 weeks or I can order in between.
Thanks for the freezer tip on tortillas!
You can freeze cream cheese too. Just let it thaw on the counter before using.
Love your "bump it!" I also love lists, so I put this one in my phone. Those recipes are great and hearty, plus throw in a few diced veggies and its balanced. Yeah! I saw you did that with your chili. 😊 I have to sneak in veggies whenever I can, otherwise he wouldn't get any. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderfully encouraging video. I loved the illustration of the Chicken Enchilada Recipe x four. I'm sure this helped many people today.
I hope so!
What all was I. That oatmeal bowl before you added water? Looks like a good combo!
I love pork on a salad! The first time I ever heard of a pig salad, I thought ga-ross! But it was delicious & I was hooked. Saw you on R. Cruz yesterday. I waved. 👋😂
Those are all excellent fats, good on you for mentioning them!😊 We had pasta a lot when I was growing up because it was cheap and filling for 4 kids.
Saw you on The Rachel Cruze show. Congrats on the house! Well done.
I loved your video. All the time thinking how to turning it low carb . . . . lol I have to buy some oats for sure. Thanks for sharing
Love your pantry quick cooked meal ideas! We’re going to need that soon. Do you have a video for those?
THIS is WISDOM
Great video Christine! I am going to apply your tips because I am the mon that hates cooking, especially thinking what to make for dinner.
Any chance you can make a video on how to keep children full now that they are home for summer break? I have teen son and a preteen girl and they are both gonna be eating eeeeverything I know that, but I want to make sure the options are healthy (besides any fruit and veggies available). Thanks!
Sad thing is my kids don’t like any meals. Dinner time is super sad around here… makes it hard to buy extra stuff for the pantry… BUT I’m doing my best! Haha! The kids will like food one day right??
Lindsay in Ontario 🇨🇦
I’ll be doing a big stock up this week so this video came at the perfect time.
Please share your vegetable/broccoli casserole! It looked delicious!
Do you have a video of all the things you can make using oats with recipes? I bought some in bulk but in summer it's hard to get my kids on board with Oatmeal and I'd love some of your amazing ideas on how go use up those oats.
Use some in meat balls or make cookies.
Chocolate oatmeal cake, baked oatmeal, granola
This may not be a thing for everyone but instead of buying brown sugar I bought a jar of molasses to make it myself. I have saved to much money it's crazy. I currently have a little over half the jar left (only because I got adventurous and made a shoofly pie)