MEAL PLANNING & RANTING ABOUT MONEY | WEEKLY GROCERY HAUL FAMILY OF 6 | THE SIMPLIFIED SAVER
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- Опубликовано: 2 фев 2025
- Hey guys! In today's video I am sharing with you my meal plan for the week for our family of 6 and our grocery haul. I am getting my groceries at walmart today using #walmartpickup and then taking you home with me to put it all up and share with you what I got as well! Thanks so much for watching and have a great day!
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Don't forget vegetables incorporated into your meals stretch the budget. Hubby and I love veges. Try zuccini pizza, open grilled tuna sandwiches, panini's in the skillet.
Food prices have skyrocketed, yet so far, I have not needed to make changes. We have 5 acres with a manufactured home, never wanted a large home, and have kept life simple.
I love seeing all the generic food as I struggle when some don't even look at that as option. One thing I have learned while watching people budget and try and stretch budgets is to start building a stock pile so that when money is tight you don't have to go to the store for much. Another thing/things is buying half a cow or hog and having a garden to make our own items. I can and freeze vegetables. I hope this helps.
I've been a SAHM for the last 11 years and now I have had to take a part time job because of the inflation. It's heartbreaking for me because deep down, being home with my babies is what makes my soul happy. I completely understand every single thing you said. It's nice to not feel so alone in this. I appreciate your videos both for the ideas, but also for the relatable content.
Van is ADORABLE 🥰
Same here.....
I’ve also been a stay at home mom for 6 years and have had to get a job now. We can’t Pay bills and buy groceries any longer. Good luck to you! Maybe we will be home with our kids again soon!😢
Not sure WHY many cant be HONEST and say its BIDENS fault why OUR Country is where its at!? Because it surely wasnt like this under President Trump!! Sorry but you said the past 11Yrs were a SAHM ..... tells Me Bidens the Downfall of Many of US!!
I understand the struggle well, we are truly blessed to know how to make a little go a long way. I believe talking about it helps people not feel so alone ❤
I feel you on an emotional level. It’s hard having kids, house payments, and just trying to make it financially. It’s hard right now but this is a season and we will make it through this! Lean on God! He always makes a way! ❤
Yes 👏 👏 👏
Amen
I so appreciate the authenticity & we here are also struggling. Ive said to my husband that we’ll still incorporate these lessons when things get better. It’s really eye opening to see where $ goes when you have to watch every single dollar. Praying for everyone, especially in the comments section today🙏🏼☺️
I’m there too mama! I’m a former teacher, and have stayed home with my babies for the last 5 years. I am going to sub here and there this year when my parents are willing / able to watch our kids because things are so tight! Hang in there. And let’s VOTE to fix this mess 2024!!!
I've been staying home with my boys for the past two years and the decision to stay home was not one that made much sense on paper. But I knew the desire in my heart and I knew that God had finally given me the peace I had prayed for since before having kids. Since taking that leap of faith (which cut our income in half, plus some) God has proven faithful again and He has helped us thrive. Even through unexpected hospital bills for my husband, health scares, and now expecting our third baby, God has provided. I hope this can give someone encouragement to know that if you do as God leads, He will always provide for our needs. We just have to be realistic about what those needs are. Sometimes things become very plain and basic without the extras and thrills. But the joy He gives is above all of that!
Yes I can vouch for God on this!!! He always comes through for His own!
Spot on!! Times are hard for everyone. It's awful!! I lean on God and leave everything in his hands.
Yes! This is 1000% how we feel especially with groceries and we only have one kid!
I feel you. Even our "cheap" grocery stores, aren't that anymore. I try to buy whats on sale at Sams/Costco and fill in with Trader Joes & whatever is on sale at the regular grocery stores. Between that, preschool, diapers, sports, clothes, etc.... its not easy right now. What I do is buy in bulk as much as possible & alternate my budget weeks. So for ex....Weeks 1 & 3 are bulk buy weeks and will cost more, but it'll last us 10-14 days. Then weeks 2 & 4 are just filler weeks & will be less than $100ish. Solidarity to everyone!
I use those bags to line my bathroom garbage cans
Thankyou for the money rant lol. I’ve felt the same way . Just a HEAVY stress over money. And it feels like nobody else feels the same way because nobody wants to admit that they struggle financially. It just seems like we constantly barely have our heads above water .. and it’s exhausting to put it bluntly. We have a $200 grocery budget as well.
We’re right there with you. I’m a SAHM and it’s been very difficult to keep my grocery budget steady. The inflation has been horrible in so many ways. Our dollar just doesn’t go nearly as far for feeding our families as it used to and it angers me every single time I buy food. We hardly even get snack foods or anything extra at all and it’s still hard to keep up with.
I like the idea of wiping down your shelves before adding your food in. I’ll definitely need to start doing this.
sounded to me like he said hi he's so cute! yes i agree everything is soo expensive now a days its crazy! it used to cost 50 for me and the hubby our daughter moved back in and now its like 150 for the 3 of us smh a WEEK! i am glad the price of eggs went down finally!
The financial struggle is real! It sure brings a focus to spending. Your baby is adorable and is such a natural with, and in front of, the camera.
Baby is so cute! It’s cute how he appears to love the camera time too! Best wishes to you all!
I totally feel this. Inflation is killing us. Times are truly hard. These heat waves are also not helping. 87degrees inside during a heatwave cause our AC can’t keep up.
I actually feel like I developed an anxiety induced disorder from buying and affording food for myself and family, it’s sad so I’m just trying to get back to being grateful for what we have. Hope everyone is doing okay mentally, we are all doing our best
Your rant is awesome! Same with me. I'm always looking to save a buck especially nowadays. Crazy how expensive things are now
My prayers are with you and your family
I watched your video on meatless meals in the crockpot don't forget those!!! They looked soooo good!!!
We're having a heat wave this week so I'm doing crock pot meals and making the honey garlic chicken and taco hashbrown casserole too!
We are a family of 6 as well and everything is just so crazy expensive even clothes so we do a ton of thrifting, hand me downs, and clearance.
First I have to say, the ending of this video with you and the baby…adorable!!!!! And yes we’re feeling the food inflation too. It’s scary. Good job on your video today! Enjoy your time home, it’s the best!
"Van is being super fussy". Then Van gives the CUTEST SMILE! LOL!!!
Looking forward to the cold lunch ideas for adults. Running out of ideas for husband's cold lunches.
Fellow teacher and Texan here- I gotta say I’m jealous you are able to stay with your baby. It would be a dream to be a home maker for a short time. It’s so chaotic with the work, school, house work and baseball. It feels like a never ending cycle and you can never catch up.
Anyways, just stay strong and do the best you can. You guys have a sweet family. Thanks for the lovely videos.
Thank you for your realness and all your videos.
Cafe Bustelo is sooooo good! It’s like $6 for a smaller can and $14 for a very large can.
Yes, we are feeling the pinch here too. Big time! It does feel a lot like newlywed poor situation! Thankfully I started teaching again or we’d be in credit card debt.
It’s the same here in canada 🇨🇦, it’s terrible, the cost of living is insane and has put a lot of stress on everyone and everyone seems to be struggling unfortunately. That’s exactly why I try to budget as much as I can and meal plan etc. all the best to you and everyone out there! ❤
Im a SAHM and I take that very seriously and I totally understand what you're saying about money and the economy. I have always felt a calling to stay home with our kids but the money is tight even more so right now. 🙏
LOVE the beginning smokey intro!!
Trying to make it on a fixed income....is really really hard....we eat out maybe 1time per month....the only way things can improve is a different administration...you baby is so stinkin cute....❤
I so feel your pain on financial stress. I have been out of work since 6/28 and surviving on a single income in the state of NY is almost impossible.
Glad you add in household stuff to your groceries, so many people don’t and that brings spending way up. I go once a week as well, I averagely spend that too.
Your baby is adorable. He always smiles for us!!
It’s definitely the economy and I don’t think the government is being truthful. They keep saying it’s doing so well but my grocery bill, gas and electricity bill tells me different. I understand your rant and concern
Thank you for talking on this. The financial strain is so real. We've never had a ton and do without a lot, but thankfully we've always had what we've needed. Between normal bills, gas, and groceries I feel more and more worried to just meet basic needs and emergencies. So stressful. Praying and trusting the Lord in these crazy times. And I know there's so many in even worse positions than us and it breaks my heart. Thanks for sharing. And as always, I love your affordable and easy meal ideas! Oh, and my husband really likes Gëvalia coffee and our local grocery store runs deals on it regularly.
No im feeling the pressure and i think ur right i have been a stay at home mom but i think i have to go back to work cause its just starting to get really hard and its sad there not going to really be stay at home mom anymore
He was sayin "Hi" ☺
I feel like the world has went wild prices for everything is so different and i have to remind myself go nack to that budget go back and plan we did a long time ago you can do it again its going to be okay i give myself a pep talk 😊 lol you are being relatable for sure lean on faith and each other i love the saying it takes a village cause it does of moms to bounce ideas on each other .
Haha I did that with the zero wraps too 😅
I love how honest you are about also struggling with balancing finances. It’s hard to find a good balance whenever everything is so expensive and with kiddos. Thanks so much for being a transparent RUclipsr and discussing some of your own struggles! ❤
It's tough w a big family. You'll make it work!
Beautiful baby ! reminds me of my youngest, 38 yrs old now. do everything you can to be home with them before they start school .it's so important and you'll never be sorry.
Thank you for sharing your journey. A couple of tips that help me are buying store brands whenever possible and shopping Dollar stores for personal care items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, cleaning supplies, office supplies and books, crafts and crayons for kids. 🥰
I understand! I’m at stay at home mom too and you inspired me to meal plan too. I’m going to meal plan tomorrow. It’s rough…
My favorite coffee is the 8 O'clock Italian blend. I buy the whole bean and grind it myself.
Recession in the 80s too. History teacher here! We do have some problems the 80s had. Sucks!!! But love this channel friend!
I love your videos, down to earth and natural! Your baby is so sweet and has a beautiful smile! I live in the UK and my family in Australia. Most people are struggling, I think it is everywhere, prices of food and everything else are ridiculous! I honestly feel sorry for families, when the essentials you buy are double, like pasta! I had to retire early due to arthritis, on the pension I get is just not enough, even I'm struggling. Take care everyone 💕💕
I have often wondered how you're doing it in this economy 🥵🥵
Along with you, so many of us are juggling it all + still trying to save 💵 (as you've always suggested 😉) but not buying & storing enough food for 10 years. It's been so encouraging to me (especially thru the pandemic) to watch you buy what you'll need each week or two. It takes walking by faith and believing that what we'll need will be available & (painfully) affordable ❤🙏🏻
When I had a baby, I started working from home full time for an insurance company. I took her to daycare during the day 8-5 M-F. I was able to get a lot done around the house while working from home too. I know there are a lot of education jobs that are remote. Most Everyone has financial stress, thanks for being real. ❤ my fave coffee is McDonald’s too
Favorite coffee- Green Mountain Dark Magic & I use them twice, fill a 16 oz cup with a 8oz & a 6oz serving it's a great coffee!
I certainly understand the financial situation. Many years ago - when I was in nursing school, my husband was in the police academy, our weekly, yes weekly groceries was a loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter! We've grown since then, same as you. Stay strong!
Ugh, you described our whole life. And my husband has over 20 years in the military and we have always lived strapped for cash and carried credit card debt. Everything is so expensive and our pay just can’t come close.
Van is SO cute!!!❤❤❤
I like that cat litter the best as well
I'll admit that my husband and I are coffee snobs. In the past it was Peets and Nespresso. Recently I've been buying Community Coffee on a bogo at Publix. We both agreed it's decent. Still having the occassional nespresso in the afternoon but overall we're spending much less on coffee.
I can relate! I have a newborn and thibgs that have helped is learning to coupon i have been able to save so much on disers detergents and personal care items. I take thise savings and use them on groceries. I utilize facebook market and my towns free page for things like baby clothes and baby furniture. Its hard i dont know how families with multiple kids do it. My prayers go out to all
He certainly said dada. So cute.
In Australia everyone is struggling too. Our mortgages have all gone up by a grand or so a month it’s really bad. Food prices are through the roof.
I traveled quite a bit this summer and the financial crisis is worldwide. In fact, it is even more intense in some other countries.
I live in Seattle and we have been in a heat wave for us. 90's and no A/C so I been meal planning around the weather. I got up around 4am and would cook hamburger ,or chicken for later in the day, we had sandwiches, and fruit. I don't normally do that. but it's worked out for the last couple weeks. and crock pots but they put off heat when you don't have A/C and your house in 99 to 103.
Prices are ridiculous in Manitoba too!
BTW, the baby is adorable! You said he's grumpy, and he's just smiling so cute!! My first little boy just turned a year old. I adore my girls but my boy has just stolen my heart ❤️ im a SAHM. Im so happy you get to do it to!
Do you shop at Costco? The Kirkland brand coffee is my favorite.
I need to try this one! Peets is getting really expensive. :(
Hello, I understand what you're saying. Even though my children are grown , have moved out, and we have 3 grandchildren. I am 50 years young and my side hustle is like my 2nd job! My first job is part time, three days a week being a Nanny. Not sure what they do in other states but in Ohio they pay for Plasma donation. I feel great when I give to sooooo many people that need plasma and get rewarded in the process! It's a win win! Only two times in a seven day period and the extra money always helps when an emergency arises. Just putting this side hustle idea out there for those that need to know.
The current state of inflation is only for a Season. This is our Season.
Keep your Faith, it will get better! You're a great Mom/wife. Take care!
The prices of food have increased dramatically. This summer I grew some vegetables and used them to make sauces and with protein. It helps monetarily.
I know it seems simple but something I try to say to my husband that brings me comfort is “God will provide”. I hope that brings you some comfort, I know this economy is so crazy and you work hard mama!
If you can try and buy your meat in bulk from local farmers and freeze it. You can also buy lots of bulk/dry goods at discount stores around you. The grocery expense is so unreal right now 😬 but we’re all in this together. Thank you for your meal planning and crockpot videos! We’re expecting our third baby so trying to cut costs wherever we can 🩷
Where are y’all at where the farmers market is cheaper than the grocery store (especially meat!!) 🤯
@@emilyemm8460 southeast PA! Very lucky to be surrounded by and friends with lots of farmers. you can also check local food distributors who do cash and carry street sales so you can buy a 20 lbs box of chicken breast for say $15-20 :)
Love your videos! They are so relatable and real. We always shop at Aldi and Walmart too for groceries. The inflation has been higher with food prices so I get it! We’ve been doing more crockpot meals and ones that stretch out with a big family (although, I have teenagers that are always hungry-so the meals don’t always stretch out as long as Id like lol).
My hubs and I have been getting veranda coffee and making it into a cold brew and adding our milk & creamer of choice, its so yummy and great for hot summer days.
Could you pray for my family. My husband got laid off this past week out of the blue. I have been at home with my kids and i think I will need to go back to work.amd i haven't been in the workforce in yen years. I am scared for the future. We could lose our home. My husband is disabled technically since the stroke and going blind. So i am over whelmed. Please pray for us Jennifer. Thank you
I am sorry for your struggles right now. I will pray for you.❤
Prayer for you and your family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you. Love and light
In the 2000s there was a horrible recession. It's when all the banks went under (because of mortgage shenanigans) and the carmaker needed a bail out. I agree that this is the worst since then... so many homeless and inflation is insane. Thanks for keeping it real, though.
You should shop in Bulk like Onions, Potatoes, Cat Food, Bread, Cheese. etc. You can freeze a lot of stuff too to save money !!!
I love belvita ❤
Your baby is adorable ❤
I hear you on the money worries! I’m a single mom of 3 and this year has been a struggle! Back to school with teens and a kindergartner was not cheap, and now I’m trying to make it through August with using a credit card for necessities. I got groceries for the week (thank goodness we had meat in the freezer) at Walmart and Costco and spent almost $70 on 15 items. 😬😬
Hey Abby!
Perfect video, I was just thinking about meals for next week! I really enjoy your real life videos, I feel like we're hanging out and you also help me get motivated and inspired so thank you!❤
I like the new intro 😍
Warm hugs and all the best 🤗🪷
You are not alone. Here in Australia grocery prices are rising every week alarmingly & electricity/gas bilks are dreadful
Inflation is kicking my booty too! 😢 This country is in shambles. 😢😢😢You look amazing, Pretty Mama. ❤ I can’t wait to see your weight loss after baby video.
No rant real life! My husband an I just some nights a week eat PBJS lots tuna. It’s just tuff butt trying pay mortgage off it’s worth it! Yogurt is cheaper if you buy big tub . Kids eat it if their hungry enough.
My husband and i retired and financial stress is awful 😢🙏
Yes, it’s bad right now with the economy! The last time it was this bad was in 2007. I was in college but two years later, it still affected me trying to find a job. The prices on things is very high! My grocery budget had to go up even more and having one of our kids a pre teen, he’s eating even more lol. Take care! I’m sure everyone is feeling it. you’re not alone
Awesome v, thanks,I know what you are talking about,the United States is in a different world
I just tried the Folger's Gourmet Supreme coffee and I really like it! I usually get the cheap coffee beans from the bulk stand and grind them myself but I was feeling lazy and the Folgers was only $10 for the big can so it was cheaper anyway.
Is there a Costco or Sam's near you you might want to check it out and see where you save on certain bulk items. I know with me I bounce between Costco and Walmart and food Lion to save as much as I can every dollar helps.
We were drinking medium roast Caribou but recently tried, I think it’s Black Rifle Just Black. It’s really good. Kind of a deep flavor.
sorry if I was ranting I don't know how youtubers do it for what they get paid you are amazing gift from God do what works for your family. I cry and pray for those who have children and are very poor
Go for a Meat Bundle at a Butcher Shop too.....Meat is the most expensive food item !!!
Food costs everywhere in the world has gone up. We are from Australia and we’re noticing it creeping up about a year ago. Now we live in Canada and the cost of basic/staple pantry items is just astronomical! We feel your pain, Abby!
The economy is so bad right now. I got let go from my job in March due to budget cuts. Blessing in disguise because now I get to stay at home with my baby. Luckily we are still able to get by on my husband’s salary and we’ve just cut back majority on spending. I pretty much exclusively shop at Aldi and Walmart occasionally. But even Walmart’s prices are much higher than they used to be.
Cost food here in uk are ridiculous as well
Since you are a stay at home mom, have you given any thought to cloth diapers? They saved me a fortune.
Girl u can make mini quesadillas or mini tacos. Fried tacos with those tortillas...
Hi. I just found your channel. I’m sorry to hear that groceries are still higher where you are. I just noticed a week or so ago that prices are finally going down where I live. I keep hearing that inflation is leveling off but this is the first I’ve seen it at the store. Staying home with kids can be hard financially but once you factor in the childcare and the other costs of working it may not be worth it. That’s how it was for me. I was spending so much on daycare, after school care, work clothes, commuting it was crazy. I hope you find what works for you and your family.
Cool animation at the intro!
Wow. I recently quit my job of 6 1/2 years and it was a state job. None of the jobs I’ve applied for even come close to what I was making there. I’ve started considering independent jobs as well, but I’m concerned about the inconsistency of it.
I feel you on this economy. They recently compared no, to the Great Depression… and our economy is worse now, than it was then. It’s exhausting and so discouraging.