Let's also just give you a little extra credit. You also mentioned some of that food will go to neighbors as freezer meals. Lol. So you're feeding the neighborhood as well for the $400!! You're amazing. And I'm guessing your compassionate service lady is very grateful for your channel. 😂

That quakers oats is made in my home town in Ontario Canada :)

Can I just say that Smith's (Kroger) is killing it with the deals lately? Did a shop this week where the total was $91 before rewards card, deals and coupons and after I paid $35!!! 😁

@FrugalFitMom

Жыл бұрын

They really do have some amazing deals!

@elisabethsoquet3245

Жыл бұрын

That's incredible!

@debiwillis9045

Жыл бұрын

Thats crazy...they have been the highest of all the stores here, I shop occassional specials, but haven't gone much since covid since they are so much higher

@pansprayers

Жыл бұрын

@@debiwillis9045 it's all so incredibly regional, for both demographic to state regulation reasons. It's bazaar.

@shannoneg2000

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::sniffles:: I miss Kroger life! I do have a huge bargain outlet, Aldi, and Lidl. I have a lot of Publix stores and they're either really expensive, or have smoking deals. Gotta shop the sales for sure. But it's no Kroger!

I follow a lot of the same frugal tactics that you do. Last month I spent more than I usually do, but the over spend was due to stock up deals. You win some months and then you have to count some months as a different kind of win. 🤣

Christine, if you figure out how to STOP, stocking up please,PLEASE let me know because my husband is tripping over my stock ups. My son is convinced that I am prepping for a zombie apocalypse and my son's best friend is telling everyone that he is moving in with us when SHTF. And just out of curiosity, is it hoarding if it's food? 🤯

You have Fred Myers. We have Kroger. SUPER Meat savings this week. Total $117.91 Coupon Savings $54.28 Bottom Total w/tax $68.09. 2 chuck roast. 2 Hormel Pork Filets. 1 Bag Chicken Party Wings. 20 lbs Mahatma Rice. 1-50ft Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. 1 - 6 roll pack Bounty Paper Towels. 2 boxes Townhouse Crackers (hubby loves) No Pick-up fee. I was totally excited. I didn't need anything but could not pass up those coupons. ( yes I grabbed a beverage. 1 glass of Pinot Noir 🙂)

That’s amazing! It was even less because you didn’t pay for all that frozen stuff. I’ve definitely been trying to emulate the “stock up when it’s super cheap” mentality, but I have to learn to shop my pantry/freezer better like you do. Your family eats fantastic, healthy food and you pay *well* below the National average, even for low income standards. Goals for sure.

"Avocados. Rock hard. They will sit for 5 weeks and go bad overnight." Instant credibility. That made me laugh....then weep for all those lost avocados! Lol. Been there done that.

@joolzmac1

Жыл бұрын

Avocado’s - the most annoying, frustrating fruit you’ll ever buy! 😤

The Walmart crew filling up shopping bags in those narrow aisles are nuances TO IN-STORE SHOPPERS

As a French customer I am amazed at the number of processed foods as well as how little vegetable and fruit!

@Laura-je2uw

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Yes, same here. I am german living in france and in both countries i am used to buy much less processed and much more fruits and veggies. We also eat much less meat (1-2 meals a week) and try to buy quality meats - also 1-2 times fish meals per week. The rest are plant based/vegetarian meals.

@bubblegumplastic

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Non-Europeans, please don't think everyone lives like the person above me. There's like a really specific brand of Europeans who love going onto videos to dunk on Americans, and it's tired. I'm in Europe too and the people I know eat a LOT of meat, bread, and milk products like cheese and yoghurt. There's the occasional flexitarian family who don't eat as much meat, but they are not the norm. We eat plenty of snacks, and we love fast food. It might be true we eat more vegetables and fruits, but I don't think it should be ignored how much cheaper and more accessible vegetables are in Europe. I'm always shocked by the prices of vegetables and fruit in American grocery hauls.

@Laura-je2uw

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@@bubblegumplastic in which part of europe do you live? I find the veggie/fruit prices that are shown in american videos fairly cheap compared to where i live.

@cupidhart-james4277

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And yet the USA is still the greatest country on Earth!

Pro tip on avocado (since they're always picked hard for transport and storage) - thorow them in the fridge in water, if they're rock hard, they'll develop in a week and keep for about two.

Manager special, discount/closeout specials, day old bread, coupons, reward cards, off brand, all fantastic ways to save some funds especially for a large family. Most farmers markets an grocery stores offer some type of reduced/last minute deals on items they can not sell after date. Does not mean that they are bad! Only means they can not be sold legally. Fresh fruit/veggies an meats can also be on reduced or manager special, majority of the produce is just fine minus some blemishes, however as with anything in both produce an meat use best judgement. Never be ashamed to use a food pantry or food giveaway close to you. They are there to help for a reason. Be safe y'all, God bless!💜🙏💜

I deliver Walmart orders as my side job! So thank you for promoting it!

I would love to see a no buy month from you, just for the fun of it. I'd love to see if everything you have stocked up on would be enough to feed your family for a whole month 😀

@RTCPhotoWork

Жыл бұрын

She's done it before, so she could do it again.

@danig2029

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@@RTCPhotoWork I was going to say the same thing.

@cookshackcuisinista

Жыл бұрын

I have the same thought.... It might be down to Frozen and canned vegetables but Christine the mighty would carry it off

@andielliott7721

Жыл бұрын

Would hate to delve into my storage foods with the shortages currently.

@robinbrandi4663

Жыл бұрын

Would love that too

Love saving money by using what we have. It’s crazy how much groceries we forgot about sometimes.

That's wild, about 80cents a meal for your family of 6. Great job🤯🙌

Thank you for these great normal pantry and stock pile videos. I’m sick of seeing perfect pretty little pantries 😁

Awesome! 👏🏼👏🏼 you’re my kind of shopper. I cook for two houses (3 retired siblings) and they were making me feel bad that I hadn’t shopped for 10 days. I just ignored them and continued to pull groceries from my freezer and pantry, only restocking items on digital coupon. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

I love these videos so much.. there are months when I really shouldn’t shop at all except for fresh produce, milk and bread.. but it’s so hard not to go look for the bargains for my stock pantry and my freezer.. I always think I’m gonna miss out on something good.. lol

@michael8596

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 Ronna how are you doing?

Agreed on the granola! Nothing else beats it.

Love your videos!! Thank you for keeping us up to date on everything like how you like WalMart delivery. Hope you have an Awesome Weekend! ❤

you are not a bad woman, you are trying hard to help everyone, teach everyone and maybe 4 or 6 months ago during covid, people losing jobs, etc, I said something to the coments which maybe you did not find offensive, but I did, and for which i want to apologize, because one thing i hate is hurting others or saying the wrong thing, i was definately going thru way too much in my life and during covid that also added up. I Am also a single mother of 3 so even that gave me weight. I Am sorry. But with your advice and videos which i never did stop watching, I have saved money for emergencies, saved on food, have a full pantry for emergencies and we eat everyday. Thank you

@kj7653

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Bless your heart. It takes alot to apologize. I, too, did something offensive right after the lock downs. I just hope and pray that the people that I may have offended can forgive me.

It's only me that I cook for along with visitors but I love your hauls and your shortcuts! I think you inspire a lot of people!

Meat thawing in the fridge needs to be on the bottom shelf just in case it drips. If it drips on the top shelf, it could contaminate the rest of the fridge

@lvwest8092

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Yes, and I also put it in a dish. Has saved me a lot of times from a messy cleanup!

Aww I like your Baymax shirt. It took me forever to notice/realize that's what it was. So cute! Thanks for sharing all your knowledge 💜💜

Christine what i do is so your avocados ripe put them inside the oven, it should take 2 to 3 days , ( oven off] when they're ripe, put them in fridge, cause while they're in the fridge they stop ripping.... loving ❤ your videos, God bless 🙏 💖 ❤ you, and your beautiful family 💖❤♥!!!!

I was able to get 5 boxes of the 28oz honey nut Cheerios for about $1.65 today. Plus my local Kroger had the egg noodles on clearance for $0.40! I'm looking forward to the back to school deals that are coming up!

Why is it we buy up soup and stock up on cans of it and forget about it? Love how you just produced the can of beans and bacon...it's what's for lunch! Love how you use up what you have stocked up already for lunches and dinners. I need to do a look-see of what I have 1st and meal plan from there!

I followed your chicken marinade video. Loved it, i learned that i hate chicken thighs but I’m doing it again on white meat and pork chops. Thanks!

I love that you give back so much 💓

Fuji Apple Clear American is soooo good! Love it!

If you put the avocados in the refrigerator, they will keep for a long time.

I love ❤️ your Super Duper awesome videos! I have tried out your slow cooker meals and my Family loved them. I also love how you do these videos and including your lovely 👪

I bought the Clear American drinks to try because of you and they are so good! I love the strawberry

Stop stocking up needs to be my anthem

Symphony Bar far game, right? THE best.

I was in the heat during the Walmart pizza box corner fiasco. Empty corners on a round pizza means 300nebulion sqft of truck space wasted. With the flatbread push, it seems they've worked it out.

Clearance items at my local Krogers have definitely gone way down in the past year. I still check and sometimes find stuff.

I agree with you - the boxes Quaker granola is awesome! Only one I buy - it’s never on sale at my store though… 😩

The breakfast pizza is the BEST! ITS A ROUND SHAPE larger $8 IN THE SAME take and bake section. Please try it . It sound nuts buts it's a biscuit ish crust , gravy sauce , breakfast sausage and Cheddar! It's a gem . I don't eat low quality foods generally but that pizza is my l obsession

I don't have a freezer, but I do like all the other ideas. Sharing your vids and please keep them coming.

Woo its shoppin time!

I love these videos!! Always great ideas!

Lol I love your sarcasm about the avocado’s lol cause ain’t the truth 😂

Don’t forget your local growers and produce stands. Some offer fresh meats and chicken free of hormones at a great price. And your supporting your community growers. Easy to plan your menus.

With these uncertain times, making us all feel the 'what if' anxiety, I'm struggling with not over-shopping/stocking. I only have a side/side fridge and a 7cu-ft freezer. There are only three of us, so I shouldn't be spending more than $300/mo, plus pet food, etc. but I always seems to spend closer to $600,. sometimes more - even with the fridge/freezers/pantry stuffed full. Every time I use a pkg of chicken, etc. I find myself thinking, "What if I suddenly can't get any more next week???" Ugh.

@aliciapearsall4099

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I had this same exact thought watching this ! Its hard to strike that balance sometimes between do I need to stock up ? Can I just buy what my family needs ? I know some people have a separate line item in there budget for stocking up. I'm totally not there yet 😂 I love watching her videos as a good accountability partner Thanks Christine !!!!

@GamerStruggles

Жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not alone! Thank you for sharing.

@nicolew101

Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way!

If you ever go to Boise/Meridian area you should go to Albertsons Market Street and do a video. It’s an Albertsons like no other.

those fig bars are bomb we throw fruit in the freezer if its even slightly going bad i refuse to buy frozen fruit but thats just me im kind of the same way about condiments unless its on sale no go

The flat bread pizza is amazing. My favorite is the Buffalo Chicken. Mmmmm

Do freezer/cupboard challenge. Those are awesome!

I once had a steak on the grill and forgot about it. Touched it with the long fork -- total ash. Of course, I was, like, 12. 🤣

Love the rice bowls!

We don’t have the delivery in our area yet…so sad. But I regularly use the order and pick up option, and that saves a lot of time. Have you tried the scan as you shop feature at all? Enjoying your hauls. 🥰🥰🥰

Had to chuckle seeing your 'Bacon Bin' - the minute you showed that in a prior vid, I was like, "BUY NOW!!!" on Amazon. My YA's said they adore it, and I'm loving having it, so thanks! :)

Comment on back-to-school quick breakfasts, I love overnight oats! I'm a simple gal, so mine are oats (sometimes the quick and sometimes old fashioned), pb (which if you melt a little in the microwave makes it a ton easier to add and mix) mini chocolate chips, and milk. I throw them in a small canning jar and shake them up well. Ta-da, hearty breakfast done for the next day!

@hannahkayee831

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I don't like breakfast food so if I'm up during breakfast hours I eat Ramen. Normally I don't eat breakfast because I get up at 2pm ..

I’m curious about how much you budget/spend on average per month on household items. I include household items (TP, soap, dog food, paper towels, trash bags, detergent, etc) in my grocery budget. Primarily because a lot of those items come from the same stores where I buy groceries, and I’m trying to keep my budget line items a little simpler. But if you asked me what I spend to “feed my family”, I wouldn’t really know..

I so agree on the awesomeness of the Walmart grocery delivery program. I have been a W+member since last November and it's great. Not only does it save you time but it also saves you from impulse shopping when you are in the store which at Walmart can be significant. It is dangerous to wander over into the cosmetics, toiletries, kitchenware, etc departments when there in person so the delivery and pick up service really saves you money. I'm disabled and don't drive. Although I have amazing wonderful neighbors who previously did my grocery shopping for me every week before there were so many readily available delivery services in my area, this is something that I can control and have delivered when I want it and I don't have to bother them. I think I paid $98 for the year but I got 6 months free so I got a year and a half for $98 which is not a bad deal in my mind. It also gives me free delivery from shipped items as well which for me again being disabled, I rely on delivery of many or rather most of the items I buy.

I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible. First, they cost more; second, I am eating healthier for life ( not on a diet! That is a 4 letter word ! ) so Ibotta is not for me. But Fetch is a good fit. I also do not buy energy drinks, sodas but so buy coffee from the Dollar Tree. Much healthier than chemical filled sodas etc

I have Kroger delivery in my area and I feel the same way. We don’t have brick stores of Kroger just the delivery and it’s awesome. I work the weekends and it saves me so much time and I can use the coupons too.

Love your videos!

I have those same artichokes from Thrive. I am going to copy you and use them up.

🥲🥲🥲🥲 I re-watch your freezer clean out and pantry challenges as much as I need until a new one comes out. 🥲🥲🥲🥲

Your videos have been great for my budget and I've been doing a lot of cooking from my freezer and pantry this summer. Thank you!

"Hey, stop eating my box." -FrugalFitMom 2022

We don’t have Quaker Simply Granola in Canada. At least not under that name. It looks a lot like Quaker Harvest Crunch. And it’s delicious and way cheaper than buying actual granola or even making homemade.

Your monthly grocery shopping videos inspired me to try making one too! It’s coming out this Sunday. It was so interesting to see what I bought, how often I went to the store and how much it cost. Thanks for the inspiration Christine! Love the video ❤️

That simply granola is BOMB!!!!!!!!!

Great haul !

Those fig bars are DELICIOUS! WHAT A DEAL!

Have you done a video on working with a CSA. I recently joined a full diet, free choice CSA and and trying to learn how to save money cooking with that.

A little over as $100 a week, That’s not bad really. Meals, stock up and KZread channel food, I think you did good.

How do you stock up your huge pantry and all of your freezers, teach us please?? I'd love to have your pantry and freezer stockpiles, amazing 👏 😍

Microwave your avocados when you want to use them, softens them right up.

We have saved so much using walmart delivery because I don’t impulse buy. I admit that i do tip the driver well but still save!

@michael8596

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 Debbie how are you doing?

Put your Avocados in a brown paper bag with a banana they will ripen in a couple days! 😁

Good morning!! Hi Christine and family!!! I love all your videos! Thanks for letting us be part of your family on a regular basis!! You are absolutely amazing! Love all your tips!!!

@FrugalFitMom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Praise Jesus! We love you frugalfitmom !!! ❤️❤️✝️🇺🇸

Loving the puppy break. Like I could feel the softness through the screen!!

The nature's bakery fig bars are good

Pretty good discount shopping!! Love your food videos!! TFS ❤️

Put the avocados in a brown paper bag and close it up. They will ripen within about 24 to 36 hours

Burgers on bagels at our house every time! Holds in juices and great taste

@lynnsaunders6374

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❤❤

Thank you for sharing

HI Christine, thank you for posting these. Also, where is Speedy? Is she doing ok? Your new puppo is so cute!!

Put your avos in a brown paper bag in a dark cubboard or drawer. Check every few days

7:32 those are my favorite fig bars. I can’t imagine someone returning them because they didn’t like them. Score for you

OH snap!!! I wish I'd realized Quaker protein granola cereal was on Ibotta, darrrrn it!!! You are right - it's the best granola on the market for the price range - especially when our local uber $$ grocery store has it on BOGO!!

They’re not dollars. They are doll hairs! ♥️😁♥️

Love your Moon Pie shirt .

You are so fun to watch! 💕🙏🏻

"hey stop eating my box" Me: *that's what sh.... Nevermind, she'd never say that

That is key, to use-up and re-stock... I love saving on food eating good and what we like at home, so we can enjoy going out to eat once a week to a nice restaurant.😉😋

The knock off girl scout cookies yes but have you tried the chocolate mint ones?

Love it 💕

Help with finding your Walmart plus code please! Love your vlogs 💙

Awesome video again! Just think how much it would have been if you didn’t include the items for your videos.

Neat, I'm a Wal-Mart Delivery driver. I'm glad you like it. A good tip, goes a long way, right? :) I use Amazon fresh sometimes, it great, the Savings for online orders and avoiding impulse purchases worth it. :)

@michael8596

Жыл бұрын

Hi 👋 Eileen how are you doing?

Firstly, in Australia when you buy chicken from the deli no packaging it's a lot cheaper !!! $75 is a lot for that ! I would get it way less at aldi! I don't have kids but family who do and health authorities here advise no chocolate sweet cereals or those with honey. Child health experts say unsweetened oatmeal , fruit, and eggs are best to start the day. Many of those sugar cereals have more than 7g sugar per 100g. That's a lot for a kid ! Equivalent to three cookies for breakfast

Another energetic video!! Love them. Great info plus you always make me smile!!! May God bless you and yours! 👍❤🙂🙏

Love videos but please do not defrost raw meat above other food items and use bottom drawer or shelf