"If anyone offers you food, never , ever, ever, insult them by not eating it because it might be the only thing they have left."- I'm blown away by this piece of wisdom.

@MinimalisticLifestyle333

11 ай бұрын

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I never get tired of seeing what others purchase and how they put it together.

Here in Finland the fruits are expensive, but I use berries instead. The berries are free as I pick them from the woods and freeze them. This autumn I started to learn how to pick safe mushrooms and cook them. I like your videos a lot and learn from them though the inexpensive products varies between our countries. Thank You!

@papermason

3 жыл бұрын

I can forage raspberries, blackberries, and rosehips here in Ontario Canada. BTW, my Dad is Finnish.

@sarilonnstrom6593

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. I pick also raspberries, then blueberries and lingonberries. These are excellent videos for the modest Finns!

@ophrim

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful with the mushrooms im from Portugal and in my aunt’s village there was some “accidents”. The poisonous are deadly please be careful. I traumatized by the damn mushrooms. Finland is a great country 💖

@papermason

3 жыл бұрын

@@davemariash1700 Liver rice casserole? -- Love it! Pancakes were wonderful, they were rolled up with strawberry jam inside, those were a bit thicker than a crepe and had a really interesting slightly chewy texture. Oh, and pulla bread, that had the texture of a rich cake and had cardamon spice. Ah, the memories. Yum.

@Twolilsproutsmom

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sari, My family lives near the Black Forest in Germany, they do the same as you. All fresh fruits and vegetables are expensive here in the US. You have to learn where to shop for different things.

So, I'm retired and get just under 20K Social Security. It's not too bad cause I own my own home so I just have to cover upkeep and taxes. I qualified for snap benefits, but it was just $15.00 a month. I used to just save it up all year and spend it all at once in December so it paid one grocery bill. This year, because of covid they increased it to $180.00 a month! So I've been stocking up my pantry big time.

@PokerHillFarm

3 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! Keep on stocking that pantry!

@demultiplexdfunc177

3 жыл бұрын

It is not right for county/city or state government to tax retirees who own their house the same rate as working adults.

@suzanne296

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that great!

@drivesecure2476

3 жыл бұрын

That good they up your Snap because of the Virus stockup

@mandysimmons2769

3 жыл бұрын

Yay happy for you. My mother and I nearly starved to death in my teens I'm not sure if we didn't qualify or what but we didn't have help. I wish we had.

A lot of people can't visualize what they can buy with $100. Most of what you bought are ingredients. Many people just have no concept of how cheaply and well they can eat.

@benton-benton

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm vegan, have been for 15 yrs. It's cheap!

@theresalogsdon765

3 жыл бұрын

Look like a good haul. I know you said you put Sweet Potatoes in you Dogs food, what else do you put into it.

@kcmarie3774

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly and I had to learn portion control! I eat my 3 meals a day portioned out and my food goes along way when I do that. I still have 25lbs to lose but slowly but surely portion control has helped a ton

@karenedwards9606

3 жыл бұрын

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@benton-benton

3 жыл бұрын

@@usauditresponse It's cheaper for me b/c I eat everything other than meat, cheese or any animal products. Aside from vegs and fruit/berries, I love nuts and grains. For instance, I absolutely love oatmeal w/flaxseed meal w/any kind of fruit. I can eat all I want of it. It's all cheap for me. My only problem is that I prefer organic, and that's when it gets more expensive.

I take care of my elderly mother and bring in a respite caregiver every week. Today, the company I use for the caregiver gave us a gift of 2 large boxes of pantry staples. Pasta, tomato sauce, canned veggies, potato pearls, canned fruit .... I'm so grateful. I just need to supply the protein and fats.

@carylhalfwassen8555

3 жыл бұрын

I am certain the company would enjoy a thank you note that lets management know how important this gift is to you and how you and the caregiver are a unit caring for your mom.

@denasharpe2393

3 жыл бұрын

Blessings to you and please let your respite care giver know how much we all appreciate the services they provide for us...

When I got to be about 14/15yrs my Mom had me start shopping for her, she said I did a better job of shopping cause I studied labels and pricing very well, it was a game to me! I babysit alot when I was a teen so I tried to help with groceries, my own medicine, feminine needs, presents, etc I would help monetarily. I was proud to help my folks, there was 7 of us.

@demultiplexdfunc177

3 жыл бұрын

Your mother was smart. She ‘fooled’ you in doing a chore for her. After all she has six other kids to look after. I suspect you learn an important skill early in life. A win win, as I see it.

@whyme7996

3 жыл бұрын

there were 5 children in my family and we all had a day that we did dishes, wash laundry, made dinner, did shopping. Boy or girl....we all learned the basics of keeping a home.

@AtlantaHospiceRN

3 жыл бұрын

Frugal shopping is truly a skill!

@karenluna5137

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! you are amazing!

@docsusun3461

3 жыл бұрын

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I wonder how many people grasp what a gift you are giving to everyone who watches your videos. Thank you.

I know you think that your dietary choices are boring but it truly does help to know what others eat & how they eat & help us to see what we can adjust accordingly to help our budgets & time be used more efficiently!!! Thanks Prepper Princess!!!

@carlabridgesmason3529

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s not boring at all! Watching folks unbox $5000 purses is boring to me...and foolish!

@denasharpe2393

3 жыл бұрын

Yep...you are the best!! Thank you...

Personally I like watching grocery hauls (from people who are reasonable with their food and budget) because even though I know how to cook things, there is always something new to learn and I've gotten some great ideas about creative things to do with pantry staples this year from watching other folks videos!

@AtlantaHospiceRN

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! A dear friend makes egg nog from scratch. I hadn’t even considered making from scratch! As a Christmas treat I’ve purchased premade that is wayyyyyy expensive

@MamaBearPrepper

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123

3 жыл бұрын

So true, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, so seeing others ideas is fun !!!

@denasharpe2393

3 жыл бұрын

Me too and l am so glad...also, l noblnger can have pets because of restrictions on senior housing but l so enjoy everyone elses and l found out that til tok is free...lots of beautiful and funny pet videos

@psymompa

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Love watching for food/meal ideas. Example, Saw someone pick up red onions for pickling and deciding to give it a go. Simple and yummy.

I'm glad to see you cook for Rocky. My dog started to refuse to eat dog food when he was 4 years old. I realized even the most expensive dog food was still crap full of fillers. He ended up with a plate of whatever our meals were. He lived to be 18 with no health problems.

@gemcatgirl

3 жыл бұрын

Our dogs pretty much ate what we ate. Those dogs never ate ‘dog food’. We even had a dog who ate Chinese food!

@ericavandegrift6219

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t cook for my dog but he prefers most human food and loves fruit and vegetables. We got Chinese takeout the other day and he was thrilled to eat the peppers and carrots that had put in with my picky kids chicken.

@lisamendez4309

3 жыл бұрын

My dog loves soup!

@LC-dk9kf

3 жыл бұрын

Raw food diet, cheaper and healthier.

@DogeVR998

3 жыл бұрын

Yep my childhood dog ate what we ate her entire life and lived until 18

I think the reason I like grocery haul videos is that I get new ideas from them. I like seeing how others use things differently than I do.

Grandmom told me that her mother told her: If you have a guest and two pieces of cake, the guest gets a piece and you get a piece. If you only have one piece of cake, the guest gets the piece and you tell her you can't have any because you're on a diet! haha. I miss Grandmom.

@robinbirdj743

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Or cut the slice in half because you’re probably at a healthy BMI and weight and she’s probably not :)

@jowillowcat6044

3 жыл бұрын

Mum used to say quietly “FHB”. It means Family Hold Back. There wasn’t quite enough food for the guests!

@AmandaJYoungs

3 жыл бұрын

@@jowillowcat6044 Yes, it was FHB sometimes when I was growing up. I don't think the 2 generations below me have ever heard of that in my family...

@keennm7169

Жыл бұрын

I ain't giving no one my peace of 🍰

My husband did and inventory check of our pantry last month. We usually spend about $400-$500 on groceries for our family if 6, instead we only had to spend about $120.

@carlabridgesmason3529

3 жыл бұрын

I’m going to track all Jan 2021 spending, on everything. Part interested in grocery totals, I’m fearful it’s an enormous amount of money for the 2 of us😩

@DX-d

3 жыл бұрын

Canned and packaged items are poisonous, especially for growing kids.

@jborrego2406

3 жыл бұрын

What man I’m single with a cat an feed 3 stray cats an spend 500 a month ok I need to stop I do have 2 deep freezer of food I guess I should eat it

@MARILYNANDERSON88

3 жыл бұрын

@@jborrego2406 give the food and freezers away if you'd rather eat out or eat fresh-freezers r big money wasting if not used properly. Bad hoarding causes high prices for others.

@Follow.Jesus.Christ

3 жыл бұрын

Did you guys eat only beans?

It is interesting to me because I am constantly trying to lower my food bills. Seeing how others do it really helps me.

Dear P.P., My favorite part of this video was the part where you talk about not needing to get away. It’s true. Happy in your own life you choose is such freedom. All the other truths are important to to create freedom. I simply got a kick out of your expression when you responded with not needing to get away from anything. I have a sign in my house that says “ The secret to having it all is realizing you already do”.

Grocery haul are fun to watch especially when the person shows what meals they are going to cook them for. I have an instant pot and love making big meal for the 2 of us and freezing leftovers

@icecreamladydriver1606

3 жыл бұрын

I love those leftovers and I do the same. A good meal in a few minutes.

Rocky is a sweetheart..glad he has such a good Mom.

Wow! 100.00 a month?! That's great. It is just FUN to watch what other people buy, and eat, and combine together to make meals. I like your simple, straightforward approach to healthy eating. Thanks.

Thank you,I live on 700 a month and like you monday tru Friday my breakfast is oatmeal with chia and flax seed my lunches are lots of veggies and I reserv meat for dinner I shop twice a message nth between 99 cent store and walmart on 2 people my budget 140 to 160 I buy my bread and freeze it actually I freeze my veggies and cheese.i had a Gramma who was born at the beginnings of 1900's was very good with money didn't go to school but she was very intelligent never owe money to no one,great legacy my Gramma left us

Speaking for myself, the reason I am so interested in your food videos, whether it be shopping or cooking, is because that's where I have the potential for the greatest saving. I can't do anything much about gas or house taxes, for example. But I can change what I eat in a flash. You really are transforming my whole approach to food and meal planning. Tysm .

You are a woman after my own heart. I give myself a food budget of $150 a month, including my cat's food, litter, and toiletries, etc... My situation is different. I'm trying to get out of debt. It's not astronomical but it's a lot of debt to me. I rent, which I was lucky to find a rent that is below a third of my income. I have three grown children, their spouses, 7 grandchildren and I'm quite proud that I was able to do something for each on my budget of $250 for Christmas all together. That includes the meal and baking. My grandchildren like to bake with Grandma. I have a 2 bedroom apartment that's rather a good size and when or if I shop for something for my home or myself I never buy brand new but you'd never know it. I won't purchase anything without really seeing what's out there. For instance my couch, which is practically new, only costed me $50 because the lady was moving and didn't want to take it with her. Every month around the 21st I do my budget for the coming month. My bills have come in by then and I know what monetary I need to put out. I found ways to bring my electric bill down by $100. Water and sewage is included in my rent. But I love to cook and have set up my small but efficient kitchen for it slowly over the years I've lived here. When I go grocery shopping, my family will say " But Mom, you didn't get ANYTHING" lol .

@debbieyoung1688

3 жыл бұрын

And I'm retired on a fixed income.

I overspend, consistently, especially on food. I am inspired by your frugal food videos. It’s good for me to see what it looks like to only have what you need and use because I think on a deeper level I’m so worried about not having anything that I impulse by random things. I feel overwhelmed with myself atm so seeing your meals, listening to your money saving tips and now this grocery haul, I am getting a good idea on what I need to live with the appropriate amount food. Ultimately, your videos are helping me with living a better quality of life in the long run. So thanks ❤️

@kristywhited8857

2 жыл бұрын

I live alone and used to have two refrigerators. I had a storage room full of canned goods and two freezers full of everything. One day, I woke up and asked myself, "what the heck are you doing?" I got rid of one fridge, my storage room holds cat food and paper goods, and I don't buy nearly as much food now....but still too much probably. I need to tighten my shopping list. I don't think I could shop once a month. I shop every week because of fresh produce, but I need to buy less each week. This video was very motivating.

In case you are not aware, most Asian food stores have high quality rice (sticky rice) at great prices and you can get 40lbs for like $26. Well here in NC that is an average price. My wife is Korean so if we have less than 1 spare 40lb bag it becomes a critical level event.

@noteem5726

3 жыл бұрын

Check where it's from. If it's outside the state's it has a lot of arsenic that's why it's so cheap

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jaytee2642

3 жыл бұрын

@@noteem5726 Yep! That's something I learned in the past year or two. Check the sources of your food.👍🏻

@stephaniedo4485

3 жыл бұрын

Here in Northern California Botan rice is U.S. product is one of the best and always cheaper than Korean or Thai rice. I like Botan rice taste better than Thai rice. But Korean rice is the best taste but the most expensive.

@Barb6106

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! So funny. Critical! Love it

I love watching grocery hauls. It just interests me what people buy and how much they spend.

I laughed when you described not understanding the interest in food haul videos, you sounded frustrated 🤣 When I was a teenager I was a cashier in a grocery store and I have to say that I often looked at products and compared them to the people purchasing them. I guess it gives us all a very unrealistic peek into the lives of others. Rocky, is looking at you so innocent when you mention him getting into things when you are gone. “I didn’t do it, look at my sweet baby face, could I have really done that?”

@fyisense9312

3 жыл бұрын

The Russians ate it.

You are the most real person I've ever seen on KZread. I am sick of fake people who act like they have fancy life they do not reflect us. Keep it up, love from Saudi Arabia ❤️

Am I the only one who thought 6:20 was her entire haul? 😂😂 I love your bewilderment over the popularity of grocery hauls. I know they're weird, but I love them anyway because I'm nosy. I even check out what people have when I'm waiting in line, lol.

@Celeste69able1

3 жыл бұрын

I do to @mary

@Trish....

3 жыл бұрын

Same - you can tell a lot by someone's groceries!

You bought what could be made into meals. A lot of people don't understand how to make meals. They buy meals that are already put together and are much more expensive. My mom insisted that my brother and I learn to cook and bake and at 12 I was putting together dinner cause she went back to work. Now if I have no money between paydays and no bread, I can make it and I always have lots of other stuff put away for meals. Beans, rice, pasta, veggies, freeze dried and dehydrated and canned so I can make meals and stretch the food.

I make a large pot of homemade soup each week a different kind. Usually cost $4 a week and it’s my lunch all week. I just eat lunch and dinner. Eat breakfast for dinner a lot too.

@carolbenson6524

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing..homemade soup or chili or stew ..and eat it all week long..healthy and inexpensive.

@KVC90

3 жыл бұрын

I love soup and I usually do eat it almost everyday ❤️❤️❤️

@nylenyap3933

3 жыл бұрын

I was able to get a ten lb chub of ground me for 19.00 - so I made up chili. I will eat the chili for any meal with a small amount of onion and cheese. Then I will take tortillas I bought on clearance and froze...unfreeze them, fill with cheese & onion and pour chili over it and I have baked enchilada. I take chili and add to homemade queso/cheese dip to make it heartier and have nachos with that one meal with a side of sliced avocado. Obviously I can add pasta, tomato sauce and some chili and have chili Mac. Pour it over noodles or rice in a pinch. So that 19.00 of ground meat turned into chili makes me plenty of winter warming meals...I’m trying to only use as little heat as possible and layering my clothes, extra blankets on the bed. Wool socks over my thin socks helps too at night in bed.

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123

3 жыл бұрын

@@nylenyap3933 well done !!! Your example is exactly how it can be done, I just don’t understand why people are going hungry !! I think some are just lazy and don’t want to cook or they are so picky they only want fast food 🤷🏼‍♀️ I think they should require people on food stamps to take a class on planning meals, budgeting food dollars, shopping and cooking. No kids should be going hungry, let’s teach the parents !!! Well done and keep sharing your ideas with people !

@lisamendez4309

3 жыл бұрын

I made soup but it did cost more. Maybe 15.00 for the whole week plus enough for another week in the freezer.

I always put bay leaves in my flour, bisquick & pancake mix to ward off weavel. Works good for me. Merry 🎄 Christmas ❤️

@robinbirdj743

3 жыл бұрын

Flour can be frozen and used from frozen.

@hangerq5735

3 жыл бұрын

Yes .. just put the flour in the freezer

@amylouisebrutonl9051

3 жыл бұрын

Wow

@Trish....

3 жыл бұрын

What's weavel?

@sexysilversurfer

3 жыл бұрын

@@Trish.... an insect that feeds of the flour.

This lady is awesome. I love her and she is so inspiring. I paid of my student loan after started watching her videos and now working on paying mortgage.

You did a great job with $100. You pick good healthy choices.

I find it interesting to see your techniques for preservation, which is something I'm terrible at.

I had a Pitt he passed 6 months ago at 11 years old and he LOVED watermelon 🍉 if you held the rind he would munch it clear down juice dripping and he was happy as ever. Only dog I ever met who would pick watermelon over a bone or piece of 🥩

You may find food hauls boring but this one was so interesting to me because of the way you explained how you use your food. I enjoy listening to people who respect food. I admire so many of the things you do.

I stopped eating meat three and a half years ago. I don't miss it.I love beans and rice.Never tire of it.A complete protein. I make big pots of vegan chili .Big pots of spaghetti sauce with vegan meatballs. I put veggies in my ramen.I eat cheap and healthy.

I'm 35 and working as nurse in Residential care. Even though, i make a fair income, im very scared of being financial slave when i look at the booming property prices. It's not affordable at all😒. So i started watching minimalism videos and finally reached here. I had history of shopping out of boredom/ depression but now i want to make everything right. I find your videos are very informative for a beginner minimalist like me.

My grandmother used to always never refuse a meal that is given to you think of all those people who are literally starving in this world and that is so true I don't throw any food away if I have vegetables that are starting to see better days I will make a soup or a stir-fry !!love all your videos prepper princess you Rock stay healthy and safe!!!💜💜💜💜

Would love to see how you fix the Christmas goodies for your neighbors. That is a good idea. Merry Christmas to you

@ladylyons8243

3 жыл бұрын

That would be a great video too!😊

@ucwatuget

3 жыл бұрын

Place a bay leaf in your flour. Works very well to repel bugs.

@alejandrahowell2057

3 жыл бұрын

Me too..

I love people who love their pets! U are a kind and compassionate soul! I hope you and Rocky have a wonderful Christmas.

As always , I love whatever the topic is ! You always give great advise , information to those that listen and learn ! Always best regards ! 👍💪✌👏👊❤󾓦󾓬🌐

a Another way to save is grow your own vegies. Potatoes are easy. I grow lettuce, Tomatoes from seeds I save etc. It gets pretty hot here in Australia but they grow well. Also a tip for flour I saw on a preppers video is to separate in to individual bags so if some gets infested you don't ruin the whole stock. Love that you feed your dog so well with good healthy food.

I wish I didn’t love food as much as I do. You can save a lot by doing portion control. I have no control, all the snacks you purchased for the month would be gone within a week for me...

@clark7894

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@Mar-Azull

3 жыл бұрын

We spend a lot on snacks, popcorn, cookies, icecream and pastrys 😭😭👎👎🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

@tiffanyleiting5006

3 жыл бұрын

I understand that. And between my sons and husband all they do is snack. So frustrating! I’ll wait to eat something for a special day and realize when I crave it, it’s gone! Kids got to it. Lol. I have trouble portioning out my nuts. They are so addicting! Maybe I’ll try and put them in baggies. Otherwise I can eat a whole can of them.

Milk freezes well. It changes color when frozen, but changes back when thawed. Just in case anyone tries it and freaks out.

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123

3 жыл бұрын

It can also be canned, nice on the shelf in case the power goes out :))

@jowillowcat6044

3 жыл бұрын

Goodie. Bee. I don’t think you did anything wrong. Frozen milk does seperate when thawed. I always give it a gentle shake and tip it up and down before I pour it and it’s fine. It takes ages to thaw too, so it can be very water on top until it’s properly thawed.

@rachelpowers3975

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. My husband and I can tell it's a different taste but I like to have some just in case. We don't live near a store and we have a few little kids that love milk. It's filling and healthy so I like to let them have as much as they want, but I don't want to run out! We go through about 4-6 liters a week

It is lovely be the one who decides exactly what groceries are bought and what kinds of meals are made. I remember those days. It is not so lovely to go shopping with a family member and have to make compromises on every shopping aisle so that both of us get some of what each prefers. With self-quarantine we are now mostly eating homemade meals instead of occasionally dining out where each orders what he or she prefers, so the food choices we now make for homemade meals have taken on a larger importance than before. I would be buying a lot less cookies, luncheon meat, eggs, bacon and K-cups and a lot more fresh or frozen non-starchy veggies and salad greens if I was just buying food for myself.

@juliefraioli6705

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same situation in my household I feel your pain

@emilyandrews7039

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Four of us home during lockdown. We all want to eat different foods and I'm really feeling fed up with trying to please everyone!

Pepper Princess I am so happy that you have a lot of videos coming out. We certainly can use your wisdom on budgeting &?saving for the future. Thank you!!

I love the idea of cooking your own pet food. I've got 3 dogs and a cat, I cook for them almost daily. Don't wast money on tinned dog/cat food; it's mostly starch and water. Also think of the energy cost that goes into manufacturing the cans and sachets and packaging.

Yay for a grocery haul! I'm one of those people who love seeing these! Haha! But especially cheaper grocery hauls because that's an area I really need to work on cutting spending.

Always good to watch your stuff, Prepper Princess. I am amazed how clean your freezer compartment is. In mine there is bits of brocolli that I swear I never put in there, left over curry and the occasional beer I tried to chill quickly and forgot. Anyways, thanks for the tips. I enjoy being your friend and you my mentor. Merry Christmas, Bill.

Girl!!!thank you for doing this. I've been wanting to ask you but I had a feeling you weren't really into it. Love this video. I like grocery hauls and I don't know why. I think I like it cause I get ideas and recipes. ❤

I adore that even though you are budgeting your money that your dog still eats very well.

Prepper princess I really appreciate you doing this video! It was great. Wow your pantry is super neat LOL but I love the idea of the muffins! I'm just buying muffin mix and making a loaf and cutting it to seven pieces to stretch out the entire week that is awesome. Trying to learn how to stretch things out as well. Every time I go to the store and buy two bags of beans and a couple of cans of vegetables in a couple cans of beans. Just add to my Long Haul prepper pantry. Okay that mocha cold coffee mix looks really good my eyes targeted that when you were showing your pantry hahahahaha I am a coffee holic how to say LOL but I don't think I've seen that in my local area here in Central Texas. I don't have to like really look into that maybe my local HEB might have it? That is a great idea and I am trying to cut off lunch myself. I'm trying to reduce my eating because I had issues with quantity and I guess you would call it a food disorder but I'm getting better praise God every time but it's hard for me. So that to me is what I'm really trying to focus more on 2021 is to reduce my intake and being smarter and healthier about it. Anyways thank you for the princess for this video it was awesome and I truly appreciate your hard work and thank you for sharing

We shop at WinCo all the time here in Nampa Idaho. Grocery haul videos are good because some people have to visualize and reading a list of food and what you do with it means nothing to them some people just need visualization.

@ritamachia3354

3 жыл бұрын

How I miss Winco!! None exist anywhere near me now here in SE Ok.

We splurged tonight and did KFC we haven’t been there in 2 years on a vacation. I’m not feeling well and was craving it so my sweetheart ran and got it. We haven’t ate takeout forever. So worth it ! It’s my Christmas treat 🤣😂

@brettcramer6044

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful...when you healthy, KFC is especially fatty and full of msg (the secret ingredient)...I find that when I do have it upsets my stomach, but it tastes good...thanks for sharing...

@Trish....

3 жыл бұрын

@@brettcramer6044 I was gonna say the same thing! I cannot stand fast food, & if you're traveling & don't have anything made ahead of time, it's hard to choose among the crappy places to eat! Mickey D's is a flat NO bc I got food poisoning yrs ago & never forgave them. Taco Bell is a disaster waiting to happen. Burger King & Hardees are glorified McDonalds, & KFC isn't a great choice, to me, bc of the oil that's used over & over again for the chicken. So, we try to find a Chick-Fil-A - the plain, grilled chicken sandwich is hard to screw up; however, they stopped making the cole slaw!!! I pretty much starve before eating any of the salty crap during a road trip!

@factsoverfiction7826

3 жыл бұрын

That's how it was when I grew up: People went to restaurants on special occasions & when traveling.

Thank you ms.prepp for the portable generator video. It is informative as well as honest with the description of the brand jackery. It is rare to have a person like you. Always organized. Continue, never get tired of informing citizens the best of life and instincts of survival.

I'm just seeing this now! Excellent haul and very informative. Something to try might be watering down your whole milk to stretch it further. We buy 1ltr UHT Whole Milk, decant it into 3 bottles and leave 1/4 of the milk in the carton. We freeze 3 and top the rest of the bottles up with water to a 50% dilution. This makes 1ltr stretch to about 9 days with repeat consumption through every day. It's an excellent saving and it tastes like semi-skimmed! Xx

Seeds are like ammo hard to find and running low and replacement not available and prices doubled and tripled for farmers

@PlanYourOneLife

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my husband was able to buy some online but, it was out of stock about in an hour after it was posted as in stock.

@heidimisfeldt5685

3 жыл бұрын

😎 You can grow any kinds of dry beans, popcorn and raw sunflower seeds. Try any seeds from among the herbs and spices. Save seeds of tomatos, peppers, winter squashes, cantaloupes and melons. Look up how to save tomato seeds, there is a process. 😎 Properly dried and properly stored seeds will last years, YES YEARS. So do not disregard any older seeds you might have around the house, plant them asap next season. No need to overcrowd them, just to thin them out later. Give older seeds additional time to sprout, because they can be a bit slower. Patience. 😎 Place seeds in labeled sturdy freezer ziploc bags, and those in a hard, sturdy, humidity proof, bug proof, rodent proof container, keep in a cool or cold, dry and dark location.

@BethGrantDeRoos

3 жыл бұрын

SIX SIGMA SIX you make an EXCELLENT point in regard to seeds. Thankfully last February we had ordered our vegetable seeds, because by the end of March beginning of April ALL the places we order seeds from were SOLD out. All because of the pandemic and how people were rushing to buy stuff they should have already have had on hand, like bath tissue, bread flour, bread yeast, etc.

@unchiekun

3 жыл бұрын

I recently placed orders for Christmas gifts and many of the companies are out of many varieties and prices are way way up, just like ammo, hard to restock when seeds are gone and the harvest just happened

Remove celery from plastic and wrap in heavy duty aluminum foil. Mine lasts six to eight weeks. Keep in frig drawer.

I love the idea of freezing pineapple, but my husband hates pineapple! I love your approach to saving on food. Very expensive in the UK also.

I love you! Your so honest and I agree with your mindset ! Keep up the great work!!!

Great inventory and a great haul. Thanks to you I’m learning to be more minimal in all aspects. Including my shopping. Thank you for all of your examples to follow!

What I love about the fridge is the lack of food waste; its obvious that you eat everything you buy. It looks clean and orderly and deliberately so. Great job.

I needed that tip about wet paper towel in the celery container! Thank you so much!

Love the Rocky cameo.

I loved this vid, but I do enjoy seeing what other people buy. Lol! This should be a monthly vid, PP. I also make homemade food for our dog Princess. She’s a Maltese. It’s only been 2 wks, but she’s doing so much better and she has more energy even though she’s 9.

Learn alot from you. Thx for sharing. BUT Rocky is the best part. 'Love me some BOXER!'

If you store your coffee in the freezer it will stay fresher longer and you can use it out of the freezer just like you do out of the cupboard.

@Tata-iu3fy

2 жыл бұрын

Coffee is best fresh. Putting it in the freezer isn't helpful with that.

@lindzexposure9347

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tata-iu3fy I’ve kept coffee in the freezer for 20+ years in an airtight container where moisture and air can’t get to it, and it’s stayed fresh longer than the coffee in my office that sits in a bag on the shelf.

@Tata-iu3fy

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindzexposure9347 👍 Awesome. We can agree to disagree. I am very picky about my coffee. Borderline pretentious. 🤦‍♀️ I really try though. 😉

@carollynt

7 ай бұрын

Frozen coffee tastes horrible. I had a relative freeze coffee and she could never understand why no one would drink it!

Grocery hauls are interesting because people love food & they love to eat. Also they like to see how other people shop, & they like to see different foods to buy, & different food items.

crap I have 800 cans of different veggies.. and 12 months of canned meat. and 4 years of dried beans, ect.. I think I overdid collapse mode.

@itsmarialifestyle4355

3 жыл бұрын

You must have a big house, these wouldn't fit in my room!

@carolbenson6524

3 жыл бұрын

You better be careful keeping canned goods for many many years, as they will eventually explode. I've seen that in homes of the elderly that had canned goods stored for 8 or more years!!!!

I just love all of your money-saving tips with food ~ thank you, thank you! I wish you a very safe & merry Christmas week!

We are a family of 7 and we spend about 700 dollars a month. We do make alot of food homemade and rarely eat out. Your videos are informative and we'll out together. Never thought about freezing pineapple. My kids love it and we demolish one in one setting, but, if on sale, could buy more and freeze, good tip!

Cool video. I enjoy grocery hauls, especially from other countries. I find it quite interesting to see the different products and branding. You have some things in the US that are different to what we have in the UK. I find it fun to compare. Hello Rocky, you are adorable as always.

Would you consider doing a video about how you make Rocky's food? I have been considering doing the same for my two rescues and would love to see your process. Also, I love to see the affection you have for Rocky. I feel the same about my Opal and Rudy!

@joanrusche6918

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a video about cooking for Rocky, please. I have a 12 year old coonhound mix that still hikes with me. I feed her half homemade and half kibble. She loves her mama’s cooking.

With a sensitive stomach, my diet is very limited. At times, I may have to stop eating certain foods for a length of time. I also have to limit amounts of certain foods. From midnight until noon, I fast. Fasting is a healthy detox. I drink only water. I eat creamy oatmeal twice a day to coat my stomach. It is very soothing. It is made with a lot of water and cooked about 20 minutes until creamy. No milk or sugar. Just plain. For supper, I eat half an apple buckwheat pancake. The other half is stored in the fridge. I eat it cold. No syrup. One large pancake requires one organic or grass-fed egg. Buckwheat is very alkaline. I also eat half an open-faced wild tuna sandwich made with Ezekiel bread. Ezekiel is made from sprouts and found in the freezer section. Fish is anti-inflammatory. Occasional kinds of lettuce, anti-flammatory cheese and orange slices. By eating slices of an orange, an orange will last a few days. Less sugar. I also eat half a teaspoon of plain yogurt twice daily for gut flora. It made a tremendous difference with my sensitive stomach. I'm 65, weigh 110 pounds, perfect health, no meds. It may be boring, but it works. In other words: bread, oatmeal, buckwheat pancake mix, eggs, tuna, cheese, yogurt, lettuce, apples and oranges. No spices, coffee, liquor, processed or canned foods - all of which can be very stomach-irritating.

I learned a lot from watching this. Thank you. It really means a lot and it helpful for people like me who are uninspired and tired and sick/no appetite and out of ideas.

I love tomatoe sandwiches on toast, miracle whip and salt & pepper. I sometimes add other veggies.

@garysmith2479

2 жыл бұрын

Same but blue plate mayonnaise

I have never seen anyone's refrigerator so empty! I am trying to scale down, but just when I get mine about half empty I go buy more fruit and vegetables and it's too full again! LOL I like to cook a lot so I have everything I might need to cook a variety of things. Plus I make my own kefir and fermented veggies and those take a lot of room. I would love to have another fridge, but I live in a garage so no room! LOL I Love Mr. Rocky Pants!

@ericavandegrift6219

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah if mine were that empty I would be having anxiety attacks.

@passionateherbs8183

3 жыл бұрын

@@ericavandegrift6219 Me too!

@ritamachia3354

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, never seen a fridge that empty?? Kinda wish I could say the same. Some hard times in my past...much better now, I'm happy to say. Fridge still about that empty sometimes tho even now, just not that into food I guess.

So good to see how you still spend your money but don't waste any, and how much you love Rocky, making him such healthy and tasty meals :)

Love your videos, you were the first person who I learnt from to be as self sufficient as I could. I have learnt SO much from you thank you from Australia

I just discovered The Dollar Tree in my area. They are carrying quite a bit of food products now.

@carolbenson6524

3 жыл бұрын

Yes...it is unbelievable what Dollar Tree carries for $1...you can get name brand foods and everything is fresh.

It is because I am nosy and plus I like seeing Mr. Rocky pants! He’s soooooo cute 🥰.

Awesome!! Thank you! I’m planning on tightening my food expenses starting after Christmas. I really enjoyed your planning on the meat you purchase by thinkingof it as a per meal serving

You made me laugh about the grocery haul. I’m glad you showed us though because it gives me ideas about how to buy food cheaply and have it still taste good. Thanks for sharing! I hope you and Rocky have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄❤️🎄

I eat the same things every day. eggs eggs eggs, some chicken, fresh pineapple, eggs eggs eggs

@carennorthcutt7724

3 жыл бұрын

buy as many eggs as you can safely store. Another chicken farm was set on fire and250,000 chickens died. See ice age farmer's videos; he keeps a map of different food processors being destroyed. Already, i can no longer get the jumbo eggs at Meijers, only large. This too shall pass.

@debbiesavage7107

3 жыл бұрын

@@carennorthcutt7724 Really? That’s so sad. Why burn a chicken house?

@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123

3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a few chickens ??? My daughter does and Oh how nice !!!

@mjmk8928

3 жыл бұрын

That would bore me to death,i have to have change in my food oh well were all DIFFERENT

I learned to buy condiments at dollar general because they’re smaller so they get used before they go bad. I also made the expense in buying Rubbermaid brilliance food storage containers for my produce storage. They hold very well and I only buy enough to use in one week so I don’t waste it. I package meet in individual servings

These videos are so helpful to share good ideas! Princess it's good to see you have some organic items and make your own dog food! My biggest struggle is trying to spend less but also eat as much organic as possible. I will keep trying!

I love food haul videos I love recipes you do with them and menu plans etc LOL it's always neat to see what's available and what prices are around the world

I love to slow cook the country style ribs with barbeque sauce - it makes for great pulled pork sandwiches.

Wow, you're way ahead of me in stocking up on muffin mix lol....I buy all those same ones that you have because they're so handy and I make them exactly the same way you do, in loaf pans, and then divide into slices. I usually have them for breakfast when I want to change it up from eating eggs or whatever. To do in a loaf pan, I usually use two of the packets because one doesn't quite make enough to fill up a loaf pan. At .99 per packet, that's only about $2 a loaf for a week's worth of breakfast. Not too bad!

I love the neat and organized pantry behind you at the beginning. We have ours just like that and even label the shelves.

Thanks for a great year of videos Princess. Have a good holiday and a happy New Year.

Love this video! Thank you! I am gluten sensitive and have decided to stop buying expensive gluten free products. I can make my own.

Fair life milk has a much longer expiration date than regular milk & it's lactose free. I love whole milk in my tea, but it going bad on me. Not any more! Walmart has frozen shrimp for $5 a bag. Tuna in a pouch will last 5 years. tfs

Great haul! Nice to see a food haul that is within a reasonable amount of money and doesn't only include rice and beans. You have a nice variety of all the food categories! Hugs to Rocky from NJ :-)

I just watched this today and enjoyed it . I think you were very honest. I just bought groceries for my husband and I for the month today. I got a pound of shrimp for kabobs two evenings, 3 pounds of chicken thighs, I country style ribs, and two pounds of ground beef. That along with tuna and vegetarian pasta meals will be plenty of meet. I spent $118.27 at Winco in Texas with money leftover for milk, cottage cheese, and fresh veggies and bread for later in the month. Good job.

Princess hi great ideas . hope you have a merry Christmas and happy new year.take care

I agree with your opening comment. Food hauls? Who cares? Now, what would be interesting would be to see someone compare this shopping to last week, last month, last year, etc. It would be interesting to see how prices have changed over time and crisis. I'm not that analytical, but I would watch something like that. Thanks for posting.

Your cubbard is soooo organized. It motivates me to do the same. Glad to see that you are an animal lover like me. I have two ferral cats.

I just found your channel and love your no nonsense approach to everything! Rocky is living his best life💗 I am definitely trying to reduce my food budget (and cut down on waste) in 2021!!