“On sale doesn’t mean you’re supposed to have it.” Truth! 😊

@susanmcinnis3276

11 ай бұрын

My new mantra!!!! 😂

@perryionebrooks6002

10 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right

@Pajali

10 ай бұрын

Okay, but what if it’s on sale AND has a coupon? Because that feels like divine intervention. 😇😂

@dizzysdoings

10 ай бұрын

That's one big reason we stopped shopping in the warehouse clubs. We were spending more on groceries because they had so much on sale or cheap.

@sylviahufer7019

5 ай бұрын

On sale doesn’t mean the price is cheaper

My grandmother said it’s not expensive if you don’t buy it ! Makes sense to me!!!!!!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

I love it!

Reverse shopping list works! I’ve done it for the past year. Best part for me is that it eliminates food waste.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

I very rarely shop at ShopRite anymore. There's a Lidl across the street. I still check the ad, but unless they have a super good deal on meat, I don't bother to go in. As a widow and an empty nester, I don't spend enough to get the free turkey or ham. Plus, a turkey is just too big for me. I'm not a fan of turkey. But, they'll normally have hams on sale then, so I'll buy a couple. Not only does it give me the ham to eat, but I cook up the bone and make soup. I've been leaving extra meat. Gives me enough base for 2 types of soup.

Recently, I've been working on ways to reduce my grocery spending, and as part of a self-check, I did a pantry inventory. I was absolutely floored by the number of complete meals (main, side, bread/starch) that I ALREADY had on hand - yet I'd been visiting the grocery store weekly to buy things. I'm challenging myself to see how long I can go this month without making a trip to the grocery store for anything other than stuff we actually run out of. Once I've done that, I will probably try to use the reverse shopping list method to keep things in check. Thanks for the tips! Edit: apart from some quick trips for milk and eggs, I managed to go almost a whole MONTH without having to do a "real' shop. Going forward, I'm definitely going to try to be more mindful of what we already have before running to the store on a whim.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing!

@hello-vs4me

10 ай бұрын

So true

@rharvey2124

8 ай бұрын

Many store brands are actually some national brands with 100% same everything but the label and the price.🎉

@rharvey2124

8 ай бұрын

Make it like a game - how long can I go without a grocery trip. There are sites online where you type in what you have in the pantry and it gives you recipes for them.

@whatwilliwatch3405

8 ай бұрын

@@rharvey2124 Yes, Allrecipes is the one I use, but I'm sure there are others, too.

I worked in a food processing plant, and all they do for the most part is change the box or can label. The product is the same.

We have a meal called ‘Scraps Friday’ (or sometimes ‘Scraps Saturday’) when I put any unused veg and some stock into my electric soup maker (best invention ever!) and 15mins later we have a healthy and tasty soup to fill us up before we go out.

The gift card idea is a great idea. Last time, I took cash for groceries because I lost my debt card. I actually used my calculator to add up my items and not use my entire cash allowance.

Great tips. I hate shopping. So I only shop 1x month for freezer, 1x every 3 mths for tins, dried goods, household etc and 1x every 2 weeks for fridge. ...not going to the shop weekly also stops me spending. I cook all meat, especially yellow label as soon as I get home.. eg chicken, mince meat (in microwave), then freeze. When cooking, I cook larger amounts eg fried onion and freeze.. then I have lots of ingredients cooked and ready to throw together into whatever dinner we want to eat. I make a dinner list, but it often changes due to changes in things happening day to day...so I love having cooked prepped ingredients so I can throw multiple different dinners together in 15mins every day.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

OMG! You are so right! I spend so much more money when my daughters or husband go to the grocery store with me!😒

my kids refused own brand foods so I got cotainers for cereal and started by mixing own brand with a named brand product making sure I got rid of the packaging over time I increased the proportion of the own brand product and the kids never realised so now it's only own brand cereal. I do the same with other things frm ketchup to baked beans.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I'm planning on doing for my husband lol!

@kathyressler4764

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for a informative video. You present the information so well in a way that is easy to understand. Love the tee shirt hack.

@SusieQZee

11 ай бұрын

@@frugalcreativelivinghahaa😂

@aurorasanchez7922

5 ай бұрын

😂this is a good one I do tje same.

I like that gift card idea, I use the small carts on purpose all the time! Lol Or I'll walk around with one tote bag & what doesn't fit, doesn't get purchased

I ❤the idea of turning a tee shirt into a shopping tote! Thanks!😊

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I like to set a budget, shop with cash, but I don't roll the savings into the next month; I save it. You'd be surprised how much you've accumulated at years end. As far as store brands vs. name brand, I save the boxes, containers, etc, of the name brand and transfer the store brand. If you don't tell him, he'll never know! 😂😂😂😂

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

😄

Thank you so much for these ORIGINAL money saving tips. One of your tips I've been doing for a long time cuz it just made sense to me - see what I have in the refrigerator that needs to be eaten then buy what will compliment that for a meal, sometimes even two. Waste not, want not is what my daddy always told us. Thanks Dad ❤

Dollar Tree sells all sizes of reusable bags for $1.25. What a good idea on reusing old t shirts 😊😊

You’ve got some really good ideas that I haven’t heard others mention. I particularly like the store brand gift card idea. It eliminates fumbling with cash and forces you to be mindful of stretching it to cover the whole month. Thanks for this video!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@laurasagan2606

10 ай бұрын

Due to a large home improvement, I received a $500. Gift card for my local grocery store. I used it only for fresh produce in season. I stretched that gift card over 4 months. It surely eliminated my splurge impulse shopping.

For people who have chickens.. I use to buy a discount item eg cereal to find the family did not like it, no problem give it to the chickens, therefore eliminating waste. 😊

@kandacepatterson7965

10 ай бұрын

Family woukd go hungry at my house...eat what I give you.

Don’t buy brands, buy vegetables, vegetables, fruits…no brands to worry about.

I've been going on the store app, putting everything in the cart that I need (amounts and all) then I go through the store and delete the item as I pick it up. Along with that I have a calculator out so I add up everything I place in the cart. That helps when you see the item you wanted to get but then you can look just in the immediate area for a better price or quality item. Then whatever you pick up, add it to the total on the calculator and back to the list.

I love the reverse shopping list. I just bought butter today and put it in the fridge with two other unopened boxes of butter…. So I’ll be baking. 😂

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

😁😁 It happens to the best of us!

@carolyn683

10 ай бұрын

You can freeze butter

incredible....such simple ideas that make good sense and such an impact......thank you, I needed someone to tell me this!!! Using up out pantry items are key!! I live in Florida.....I try to eat out of freezer during storm season...when electric goes out and we have to dump our food....ouch!!!, so I truly try to remind myself while shopping...:do i realy need this or do I already have this in freezer.....for every one else north of Florida, reminder yourself the same so you dont deal with freezer burn WASTE!!!! Again, thank you!

I agree about store brands. Only items I won’t budge on is mayo or ketchup.

@loriella6250

11 ай бұрын

Understood. Mine is cream cheese.

@LindaMcGowan-kn7ds

10 ай бұрын

Mayo by Duke or He'll man s for me😋

I’ve been reverse shopping listing but didn’t have a name for it. It’s saving me a ton. And I love your TP deal story!

@HeronCoyote1234

11 ай бұрын

It’s also called “shopping your pantry”.

These are great hacks! I prefer to shop alone. I usually go for the more frugal brand. I like the idea of buying a gift card for the grocery store. Paper bags are still available at no charge in my area but I like to bring my own because they are sturdier.

Thank you for the ideas…I started a couple months ago on the Walmart app for ordering groceries & then pick a 1 hour window when I’m in town (town is 30 mins from our home) & just drive to the back for pick up. It saves me both money & time & also helps me stick to my list because I’m not walking around the store isles

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Excellent!

Yes on the reusable bags! I have also found that I only buy what I need when bag space is limited. Canvas bags are strong and durable!

"ON SALE does not mean that you're supposed to have it" 😂😂😂 I like you 😊

Another tip if you see a food product especially a name brand ( example, Hot pockets) at Dollar tree they're usually 1.25 versus 4.99 at shoprite I strictly buy bowl n basket brands except Mac and cheese then I prefer stoufers

I have 3 laundry baskets in the back of my car. When I unload my cart I put my groceries with or without bags in the baskets. 1) the groceries don't roll around in the back; 2) I can carry the basket (actually I put the basket in my wagon) into the house. 3) I have a basket for cold foods, one for cans and bottles and one for eggs, bread fruit. 4) If I am at a store that doesn't provide bags I just sort my groceries into the baskets. This is a great time saver and prevents damage to cans, etc. I put water and the like in first and the baskets on top. So, also a space saver. Love your video, and subscribed for more. Thanks

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Thanks!

The grocery store gift card is great idea!

All great tips.I will just add that for those who don't drive at night which as you get older and with the new halogen lights becomes a thing. Know that if you shop first thing in the morning a lot of markdowns will still be there. Also stores like Dollar tree dont stay open late so you will find markdowns are completed by about 11 am or noon. So that is a good time to shop at those type of stores. Yes even the 99 store markdown items

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for that perspective and the tips!

If you shop at Hannaford’s, Nature’s Promise, and Taste of Inspiration are their two upscale store brands, and (imo) much better than the basic store brand.

Live in Texas and shop at HEB. Those are the initials of the founder. All of their store brands are great and always less expensive. Your tips in this video are so original and helpful. New subscriber!!

Wow! You are wonderful! You are a great “Home Ec”educator. Thanks!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! You don't hear about "Home Ec" too much these days, lol!

Shopping online saves me so much money. I can see my balance and adjust my cart as I go, to stay in my budget! It so nice to see a young person giving such wise tips! Great video! ❤

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

That is definitely another aspect of online shopping that is soooo helpful!! Thanks so much for commenting!

Another tip I can add: only buy numerous amounts of one item if you’re going to eat all of it before it expires. For example, my best friend buys name brand cold cereal when it’s on a deep discount. But, he’ll buy ten big boxes at a time (or over several trips). The problem is, there’s only himself and his son in the house. You just know not everything will get eaten before at least a few boxes expire. Same with Arizona teas in the gallon jugs. Last count, he had 15 in the house. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Granted, some things, like meats, can be frozen, but not those two items.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It looks like a bargain, but if you're throwing it away, it's a waste!

@alldaymusiclover107

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your tips. I will always try the store brand. If it's intolerable then I've learned something and won't buy it again but most of the time there's little to no difference.

@johnballard6725

10 ай бұрын

Surely cereals have an almost unlimited shelf life ?

@HeronCoyote1234

10 ай бұрын

@@johnballard6725 I don’t know. I haven’t bought any cold cereals in years.

Great tips. Haven't heard any other channel give some if these tips. Love the fresh ideas

Great tips! My tip is don’t take your grown children with you either, mine cost me more than I ever plan on. Lol 😂

I just found your channel. I like what you have suggested and will be implementing some of these very soon. Food is getting so darn expensive!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Just found your channel. I love it and your practical suggestions❤

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Welcome!!

Oh wow, just been blown away by your smart advice. Thank you!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Awesome video!! Although some of the tips should be common sense I don’t stop and think sometimes. Some new ideas to think about and implement! Thank you!!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Love the idea of a reverse shopping list.❤😊

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

It really makes a difference!

While I do feel that the apps tend to discriminate against older and/or less tech savvy people, they are very beneficial. I’m a professional reseller and am always surprised at fabulous deals you can find at unconventional places. If totally unsure of the price of an item, I use the Walmart app to scan the bar code or look up the item. So a stores app can be used in other stores for those price comparisons.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

I know I'm always helping my mother with getting or using apps, but she's always glad to get the discounts after she learns how to use them. I just showed her how to use the scan feature on the grocery store and Walmart apps too!

@cherylT321

11 ай бұрын

Good one; I didn’t know that!

You have some great cost savings ideas! We often buy store brand instead of name brand items. People don't realize how often the item is the same product! This is especially true of items that have the store name (think bread, milk). You'll learn quickly which items are just as good for much less cost. I really appreciated the reverse shopping list idea.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

So true! Thanks for sharing!

@kellykersten8828

10 ай бұрын

Yes, and a lot of times the store brands are even "cleaner" than the name brands.

@kellymcfalls1458

10 ай бұрын

@@kellykersten8828 Also a lot of the time both brands are made in the same factory and have the same ingredients the only difference is the label

6:25 😂 Oh, this brings back memories for me. My late husband Tim and I would go around and around about this, *ESPECIALLY* when it came to macaroni and cheese. I grew up eating store brands, but not Tim. So nothing else but *KRAFT* macaroni and cheese in the *BLUE* box would do. Thankfully, he recognized that I was much better at handling money than him, so he put me in charge of handling our finances!

@frugalcreativeliving

4 ай бұрын

Yes! I can so relate to that! Thankfully, after 12 years, we have an understanding. We get store brands unless the name brands are on sale for less than the store brand.😄 Thanks so much for sharing!

Thank you! Great tips and keep these useful and frugal videos coming!!! I love it!❤😊

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Thanks for the video Great tips New subscriber here 🙋🏾‍♀️ I like your kitchen !

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@thebusybees2006

10 ай бұрын

@@frugalcreativeliving yw

I just bought a store brand organic oats product for half the price of oats from Walmart at my local grocery store…couldn’t even find organic at Walmart…for oats…of the Walmart brand…they had name brands that were outrageous..so very happy about that!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Finding a good deal makes me happy too! 😊

I love all your tips 😊

Thanks

So practical. Very well thought out and presented.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

WOW these are ... WOW!!!

All so true

Thanks for your ideas.

Your first tip was priceless!

Great Tips! Thank You!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Your hair is so pretty

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent advice!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great hacks! Thank you!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Great ideas!😊

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Awesome 👍 thank you!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Great tips!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Outstanding

Helpful video. Thanks!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Just found your channel! This is a great reminder video of being cost conscious. Thank you!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I did food inventory yesterday.When I got to the store I bought only the item that I really needed. As for cash payment it is not always possible because most stores here in Sweden are going cashfree.

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing! Yes, I know that to be the case in other places as well. But you are doing what you can, and that makes a difference. Be blessed!

@annsaunders5768

3 ай бұрын

Stop purchasing from those stores. Support the mom and pop stores instead.

I do the same thing! Get a small cart or no cart. So I can grab what I need and be out!

Great 👍

Great tips and you are so relatable! So glad I found your channel.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Good tips!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Loved all of your suggestions!

@frugalcreativeliving

4 ай бұрын

So glad!

Thanks for the good video!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thank you! I need all the tips I can get!

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Number 1 is a great idea!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

It's made the biggest difference for me!

great content.

Hi new subscriber from Portugal. Great vídeo 😊

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Welcome!!!

Great job!!!!! Keep up the great work 👍 ❤️

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Excellent thank you!

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

You have so very nice ideas that will save you money at the store, have a nice day.😊

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Definitely need to try the reverse list.

I like your. suggestion with the tee shirt bags

First tip and I am stunned! Excellent!

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I loved your tips!

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

Amazing Content!Thanks for sharing! I disagree on buying with Cash. I use only credit card wherever i go and get the cash back up to 5 % and make sure that pay off @ end of the month. Also i buy stuff only on sale. I got the app called flipp and all the neighborhood stores will pop up there. If something is really good deal, i stock up. Then i don't have to go to the store and spend the gas money. Mostly I am an Aldi Shopper for groceries and seasonal goods!

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Using the credit card or even debit card for cash back deals and stocking up on sales is a great idea! And as long as you're very disciplined, or have a little extra available to spend, it can be a great option.

Thank you so much for these wonderful ideas.

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thanks for sharing. I'm always looking for ways to save since I'm a senior on a very limited income.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great tips thank you😊😊😊😊😊

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

great tips!

@frugalcreativeliving

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Found your video and I really enjoyed it so I decided to subscribe looking forward to future videos

@frugalcreativeliving

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Good info, good job!!!!

@frugalcreativeliving

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for common sense advice . Enjoyed your video !

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your videos thanks ❤😊

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great speaker. I enjoyed listening.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for these tips! Nice clear presentation.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Flash food is definitely worth checking out

I save money on fuel (and groceries if needed but usually use it on gas) by getting gift cards (for the stores and food places I'm already planning on going to and have money set aside for) at a local grocery store that offers fuel perks and percentages off of future grocery purchases. The store also has eGift cards for a lot of the places now, so you can save fuel from not having to drive to the store, but still get the points to use towards either future grocery or fuel purchases.

@frugalcreativeliving

10 ай бұрын

Good point about the egift cards!

I love your advices. Thank you so much for everything you do 🙏❤️

@frugalcreativeliving

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for commenting!

Not so here in mid Missouri looking for mark downs. In several if not all grocery stores her I look for mark downs in the AM, especially meats marked use or freeze today.