I'm getting better and better at sticking to a list ...I never ever thought I'd be able to run into a store and only walk out with the 1 item I came for .. I feel empowered
Us farmers market vendors don't discount at the end of the day. If I could afford to sell at a lower price, I would all day. I'm sorry but I'm working 18 hours a day to bring more nutrient dense food with me.
It might depend on the vendor and your area. I usually try to go to the local farmers market when they first open but recently took a chance and stopped by when they were getting ready to close and I had two different vendors offer me a discount.
We save a lot of money waiting for noodles to go on a real sale. Your looking for under 1.00 and remember they used to come in 16 ounce packages now there 12 ounces. When you see the sale under 1.00 and there is no limit go the first day. We have several Kroger's in our area and when they discount them we go to all 4 stores and buy a few at each. Few as in 10 of each kind. We bring them home separate by type and store them in totes. They do not go stale and won't go bad. The other thing is rice, it's tricker, wait for the sale. buy the big bags they go straight into the freezer for one week. Then thaw them out, for a couple of days then back into the freezer. The next time you take them out separate the rice into size packages that you will need. We use zip lock bags, I store my rice in totes also. The noodles have saved us lots of cash as you can cook a small or large amount and just put butter and spices on them in the heat of summer or you use leftovers and just put them with your cooked noodles. Yes, I have 6 turkey's in the freezer, they are cheaper and have more usable meat on them than the chickens. Bird flu is coming back around, get your birds now. One turkey can last us a week of food. I am always on the hunt for the lowest prices in our area. Remember to set back as much money as you can per month, set a goal and store it away, the tax man is an ugly man who will take your house.
My walmart offered 1/2 off a membership usual cost: 125 but @ black friday it was only $55 & some change. I have only done delivery three times and nearly saved my entire cost already, and I still have the entire year to go! I dont live far from the store. but my schedule is weird, so it's better for me to have the option so I"m not falling asleep at the wheel after work in the early morning hours after a long shift. I do tip, but now I dont go impulse shopping as much and the trade off is worth it to me. Maybe this is another sale ppl didnt think about, so mark your calendars for next years sale :D Or put the thought in your brain for other subscription options, if you must have them :)
I agree, Sara, I’m concerned about the tariffs as well. I’ve stocked up months ahead on coffee, medications and toiletries, not to mention food😂👏I know it’s not an option for everyone, but I really find that making as much of my food from scratch as possible-especially condiments/sauces, etc. is a huge money saver for me. Being able to safely can these foods cuts my grocery bill every time I don’t have to shell out my money to a company!
Just wanted you to know you are my new favorite RUclipsr. I've been watching your videos one after the other. I'm excited to get my finances in order this coming new year. I'm a new sub. DH is 57 and I'm 56, almost 57. We have no savings for retirement so we will be deciding if we should downsize and pay off our loan. That's pretty much all the debt we have besides our mortgage. We just paid off our vehicle, we only have one at the moment. Looking forward to learning a lot from you. Thank you for all the help. ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Suggestion: fully fund a Health Savings Accout (HSA). -!this is tax deductible also any interest or stock gains you realize in your HSA are also tax free. Further the funds are tax free if you use them for medical expenses...cheers!
Learn how to use "scraps" to make meal worthy items. Most people know chicken and turkey bones can be made into broth. But there are plenty of other ideas for other food scraps. Veggie scraps (eg onion skins, carrot peelings, pepper stems, fresh herb stems, etc) can be frozen, then added to the stock pot with the chicken bones for more flavour and nutrients. Or use them to make veggie broth. Bread ends/heals or stale bread pieces can be frozen and saved to make bread crumbs, croutons, homemade stuffing, bread pudding or stratas. Apple peelings and cores can be made into apple cider vinegar. You can also simmer them, then strain it and use the liquid to make apple jelly. This liquid is heavy with pectin, too. You may be able to use it in combination with berries to make a other jams, without buying pectin. I have also tried making peach pit jelly. Citrus peel can be used to flavour baking items, add flavouring to water, or made into candied peel. These are just a few ideas. Some research may provide more ingenious ideas to use other food scraps. When you live on a tight budget, using food scraps is like finding free food to feed you family!
I'm lucky that am in a small city .. Safeway walmart coop no frills butcher bakery are all within 5 to 10 minutes drive from each other .. always chk prices online .. 1 store price matches so that can rule out an extra sop
Sometimes shopping for ingredients only isn't economical for 1 to 2 people. This applies only if I can use those ingredients in several things. A small good quality salad dressing that I like is more economical for me being a senior. Can you do one of these for 1 to people household?
Also, consider making things “from scratch-ish,” somewhere in between from scratch and the fully pre-made product. I save a lot of money by buying plain tomato sauce and seasoning it myself instead of pasta sauce and pizza sauce. Tomatoes are too expensive here to make tomato sauce from scratch, but plain tomato sauce is often dirt-cheap.
Increased food prices are a problem here in Australia too - and our grocery sector is dominated by 2 retailers who have about 82% of the market, so we have much less competition. Our dear regulators have allowed this to evolve and it's scandalous but tragically inevitable. The two mirror each other's prices - butter and tissues went to the same price in both at the same time. Funny that! Aldi is an alternative but they have a limited range. Still, you can eat very well and cheaply if you shop smart. I've really focused on not wasting food and it's a constant challenge but I'm getting much better at it, and yes, every time I toss something I think of cash literally being chucked in the bin. One thing I find really helpful is to keep a pencil and paper list of all the veggies I have - seeing it written down reminds me to use up the lettuce while the cabbage will still be good next week. I cross things off and update the list as I go. I know this works for me because I've not had to deal with a bag of slimy mess for quite a while! Cheers and MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone from Oz!
Many people with food sensitivities and allergies buy "convenience" foods, because it's easier. But there are 2 ways you can save. First, research for recipes that naturally do not include the problem food item and use basic simple ingredients to create inexpensive meals. Second, watch closely for sales and clearance on those convenience specialty items. I've seen plenty of "gluten free", "vegan" and "nut free" convenience foods on clearance, because less people buy them before they get close to the sell by dates. Yes, you may pay more for some items. But there are always ways to save if you try hard enough.
For me, a retired single, it’s cooking family sized and freezing the rest. And I stopped buying peppers and cucumbers. I ALWAYS forget about those before they become slimy😆
Tariff negotiations are not going to change the way we shop for groceries; BUT they will improve our economy!Smart shoppers can still find the deals using your tips and following the sales. Friends: No need to fear the progress we will all see in the next 4 years! God bless the U.S.A.! Merry Christmas everyone!
Tariffs are added to goods and services that are imported - so consumer pays more . Decades of studies show this . Tariffs result in increased prices domestically and increases inflation . Furthermore, they lead to trade wars which means our companies can’t sell abroad . Also causing economic decline .So Important to study and understand economic principles .
@@mimitadigre4103then be a wiser shopper! Dave Ramsey Solutions 👌!! If you don't need it, don't buy it!! Creativity is your friend! MAGA !! GROW your food, buy American grown food, avoid imported food, get healthier and do stuff that don't cost an arm & leg. ❤
People, DAVE RAMSEY SOLUTIONS!!! Budget friends, no more mindless spending, hit your community food gardens, make friends with your neighbors and grow b Veggies & fruits together
I buy grains, fruits & nuts. I don’t buy meats & dairy items due to cost. My purchases for food is mostly at Aldi’s and the nearby Amish store. The Amish have superior quality food. Stores like Tops & Price Gouger here in Upstate Central New York I avoid like the plague. The Titan of Tightwads
I would say the tariffs are 'probable' given the next administration. However I look at it as a chance to be more mindful with my spending PLUS I would rather be prepared (to the extent possible) for something that does not happen then not be prepared for something that does...🤷♀️
Please share any ideas for saving at the grocery store that you might have that we haven't heard of before. We love new ideas!
I'm getting better and better at sticking to a list ...I never ever thought I'd be able to run into a store and only walk out with the 1 item I came for .. I feel empowered
Us farmers market vendors don't discount at the end of the day. If I could afford to sell at a lower price, I would all day. I'm sorry but I'm working 18 hours a day to bring more nutrient dense food with me.
Thank you
Thank you
It might depend on the vendor and your area. I usually try to go to the local farmers market when they first open but recently took a chance and stopped by when they were getting ready to close and I had two different vendors offer me a discount.
We save a lot of money waiting for noodles to go on a real sale. Your looking for under 1.00 and remember they used to come in 16 ounce packages now there 12 ounces. When you see the sale under 1.00 and there is no limit go the first day. We have several Kroger's in our area and when they discount them we go to all 4 stores and buy a few at each. Few as in 10 of each kind. We bring them home separate by type and store them in totes. They do not go stale and won't go bad. The other thing is rice, it's tricker, wait for the sale. buy the big bags they go straight into the freezer for one week. Then thaw them out, for a couple of days then back into the freezer. The next time you take them out separate the rice into size packages that you will need. We use zip lock bags, I store my rice in totes also. The noodles have saved us lots of cash as you can cook a small or large amount and just put butter and spices on them in the heat of summer or you use leftovers and just put them with your cooked noodles. Yes, I have 6 turkey's in the freezer, they are cheaper and have more usable meat on them than the chickens. Bird flu is coming back around, get your birds now. One turkey can last us a week of food. I am always on the hunt for the lowest prices in our area. Remember to set back as much money as you can per month, set a goal and store it away, the tax man is an ugly man who will take your house.
We received a special blessing and were able to stock up. We also bought a lot of clothes at a second hand shop!
My walmart offered 1/2 off a membership usual cost: 125 but @ black friday it was only $55 & some change. I have only done delivery three times and nearly saved my entire cost already, and I still have the entire year to go! I dont live far from the store. but my schedule is weird, so it's better for me to have the option so I"m not falling asleep at the wheel after work in the early morning hours after a long shift. I do tip, but now I dont go impulse shopping as much and the trade off is worth it to me. Maybe this is another sale ppl didnt think about, so mark your calendars for next years sale :D Or put the thought in your brain for other subscription options, if you must have them :)
I agree, Sara, I’m concerned about the tariffs as well. I’ve stocked up months ahead on coffee, medications and toiletries, not to mention food😂👏I know it’s not an option for everyone, but I really find that making as much of my food from scratch as possible-especially condiments/sauces, etc. is a huge money saver for me. Being able to safely can these foods cuts my grocery bill every time I don’t have to shell out my money to a company!
Sara, Love your haircut!.
Just wanted you to know you are my new favorite RUclipsr. I've been watching your videos one after the other. I'm excited to get my finances in order this coming new year. I'm a new sub. DH is 57 and I'm 56, almost 57. We have no savings for retirement so we will be deciding if we should downsize and pay off our loan. That's pretty much all the debt we have besides our mortgage. We just paid off our vehicle, we only have one at the moment. Looking forward to learning a lot from you. Thank you for all the help. ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Suggestion: fully fund a Health Savings Accout (HSA). -!this is tax deductible also any interest or stock gains you realize in your HSA are also tax free. Further the funds are tax free if you use them for medical expenses...cheers!
@KarenBachar-c6m thank you for the advice. I really appreciate it. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Absolutely groceries are going up
Grateful I received a free whole chicken and a 50 grocery gift card and seventy dollars worth free groceries very grateful
WRAP CELERY IN ALUMINUM FOIL. IT WILL LAST FOR WEEKS, SO GLAD I LEARNED THIS FROM WATCHING ANOTHER YOU TUBER
My mother always said to NEVER go to the grocery store HUNGRY. I always have a list and I have even stopped going to the clearance cart.
We are being ripped off big time, cook everything from scratch, forget about eating out these days.
Creativity at best!! Time to grow our food and eat only stuff what we can grow in rhe USA!! Less dependent on other countries ❤
Learn how to use "scraps" to make meal worthy items. Most people know chicken and turkey bones can be made into broth. But there are plenty of other ideas for other food scraps.
Veggie scraps (eg onion skins, carrot peelings, pepper stems, fresh herb stems, etc) can be frozen, then added to the stock pot with the chicken bones for more flavour and nutrients. Or use them to make veggie broth.
Bread ends/heals or stale bread pieces can be frozen and saved to make bread crumbs, croutons, homemade stuffing, bread pudding or stratas.
Apple peelings and cores can be made into apple cider vinegar. You can also simmer them, then strain it and use the liquid to make apple jelly. This liquid is heavy with pectin, too. You may be able to use it in combination with berries to make a other jams, without buying pectin. I have also tried making peach pit jelly.
Citrus peel can be used to flavour baking items, add flavouring to water, or made into candied peel.
These are just a few ideas. Some research may provide more ingenious ideas to use other food scraps. When you live on a tight budget, using food scraps is like finding free food to feed you family!
I'm lucky that am in a small city .. Safeway walmart coop no frills butcher bakery are all within 5 to 10 minutes drive from each other .. always chk prices online .. 1 store price matches so that can rule out an extra sop
Sometimes shopping for ingredients only isn't economical for 1 to 2 people.
This applies only if I can use those ingredients in several things. A small good quality salad dressing that I like is more economical for me being a senior. Can you do one of these for 1 to people household?
Also, consider making things “from scratch-ish,” somewhere in between from scratch and the fully pre-made product. I save a lot of money by buying plain tomato sauce and seasoning it myself instead of pasta sauce and pizza sauce. Tomatoes are too expensive here to make tomato sauce from scratch, but plain tomato sauce is often dirt-cheap.
Increased food prices are a problem here in Australia too - and our grocery sector is dominated by 2 retailers who have about 82% of the market, so we have much less competition. Our dear regulators have allowed this to evolve and it's scandalous but tragically inevitable. The two mirror each other's prices - butter and tissues went to the same price in both at the same time. Funny that! Aldi is an alternative but they have a limited range. Still, you can eat very well and cheaply if you shop smart. I've really focused on not wasting food and it's a constant challenge but I'm getting much better at it, and yes, every time I toss something I think of cash literally being chucked in the bin. One thing I find really helpful is to keep a pencil and paper list of all the veggies I have - seeing it written down reminds me to use up the lettuce while the cabbage will still be good next week. I cross things off and update the list as I go. I know this works for me because I've not had to deal with a bag of slimy mess for quite a while! Cheers and MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone from Oz!
There are some healthy items in the middle of the store, such as oils and spices.
Not to mention shelf stable pantry items, like beans, lentils, pasta, rice, canned veggies, baking ingredients, etc.
Plus all your baking supplies
For seniors many grocers have senior days...they used to be weekly now monthly...sigh but still 10% on everything plus coupons etc...
I've been buying store brands for years. Not brand loyal.
GREAT VALUE PEANUT BUTTER IS MADE BY PETER PAN. SAME PEANUT BUTTER, DIFFERENT SO I HAVE BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES AND I RESEARCHED IT.
(food sensitivities and allergies can impact how much you have to spend on groceries too)
Then time to visit your local library and read books as to what you can eat and grow at home ❤
Many people with food sensitivities and allergies buy "convenience" foods, because it's easier. But there are 2 ways you can save. First, research for recipes that naturally do not include the problem food item and use basic simple ingredients to create inexpensive meals. Second, watch closely for sales and clearance on those convenience specialty items. I've seen plenty of "gluten free", "vegan" and "nut free" convenience foods on clearance, because less people buy them before they get close to the sell by dates. Yes, you may pay more for some items. But there are always ways to save if you try hard enough.
If it's not on sale or clearance ... I will bide my time ... very little do I pay full price for and I really need it
Don't forget about price gouging! I'm pretty sure that used to be illegal.
Technically it's illegal now. Enforcement is an issue
Learn how to cook. It makes such a big difference when you have the basics down.
Sara ❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊
For me, a retired single, it’s cooking family sized and freezing the rest. And I stopped buying peppers and cucumbers. I ALWAYS forget about those before they become slimy😆
The peppers can be chopped up and frozen, especially if you are using them for cooking anyways.
@ I’ll buy just one from now on. That was the problem. I’d forget about the others.
❤❤😊
Likely? Ha yes let’s just say YES ITS GONNA COST MORE.
Tariff negotiations are not going to change the way we shop for groceries; BUT they will improve our economy!Smart shoppers can still find the deals using your tips and following the sales. Friends: No need to fear the progress we will all see in the next 4 years! God bless the U.S.A.! Merry Christmas everyone!
Tariffs are inflationary
You clearly don't work in finance. Things are not going to go well
Tariffs are added to goods and services that are imported - so consumer pays more . Decades of studies show this . Tariffs result in increased prices domestically and increases inflation . Furthermore, they lead to trade wars which means our companies can’t sell abroad . Also causing economic decline .So
Important to study and understand economic principles .
@@mimitadigre4103 true!!!!
@@mimitadigre4103then be a wiser shopper! Dave Ramsey Solutions 👌!! If you don't need it, don't buy it!! Creativity is your friend! MAGA !! GROW your food, buy American grown food, avoid imported food, get healthier and do stuff that don't cost an arm & leg. ❤
People, DAVE RAMSEY SOLUTIONS!!! Budget friends, no more mindless spending, hit your community food gardens, make friends with your neighbors and grow b
Veggies & fruits together
I buy grains, fruits & nuts.
I don’t buy meats & dairy
items due to cost.
My purchases for food
is mostly at Aldi’s and
the nearby Amish store.
The Amish have superior
quality food.
Stores like Tops & Price Gouger
here in Upstate Central New York
I avoid like the plague.
The Titan of Tightwads
Aren’t those tarriffs a MAYBE
and NOT written in stone?
I would say the tariffs are 'probable' given the next administration. However I look at it as a chance to be more mindful with my spending PLUS I would rather be prepared (to the extent possible) for something that does not happen then not be prepared for something that does...🤷♀️