Minnesotan here! "It's not even winter at this point, it's harassment." So so so so right with you on that!!!

@dinabertrand9113

Жыл бұрын

I was cracking up with that line!!!

@ellendunn559

Жыл бұрын

True for Maine, too!

@lynnkavanagh7361

Жыл бұрын

I have a friend that moved to Wisconsin . It seems like they got way more snow than we got in Michigan (not including the UP).

I'm a single male who doesn't cook so I usually get up on Sunday morning and head to the supermarket and buy all the store made meals on managers special. $80 for 2 weeks of food and snacks.

@emilygilstrap31

Жыл бұрын

I think we can thank the swifties for the drop in egg prices. I didn't believe in the power, but they tweeted to Taylor Swift, who wasn't aware of how expensive they had gotten & and boom, she said she was on it. Next thing you know, egg prices were down. Like less than a week! It was crazy.

@Macty

9 ай бұрын

​@@emilygilstrap31what dawg I was about to sell my eggs 😢😢(jk I'm sorry)

@anniealexander9616

27 күн бұрын

​@@emilygilstrap31Trust me, it had nothing to do with Taylor Swift. People just stopped buying eggs. The egg section at the local Walmart smelled rotten because nobody was buying.

I made the ultimate score on 11 lbs of premium pork rib for only $13.26!!!!😁 I immediately thought Frugal Fit Mom would be so proud of me!!!

@srbell1986

Жыл бұрын

I don't know you, but I am also proud of you! Haha

@letsgrosh

11 ай бұрын

same here!!! Go you!!!!

I came for the grocery shopping tips, I stayed for Christine! Only you can make grocery shopping look cool 😎

@lindabeard488

Жыл бұрын

😊

@laurinda9009

Жыл бұрын

True.. she really does!

I found a huge clearance ham for $1.30 a pound but it's just me. So of course, I bought it! I diced it all and put 2 cup portions into freezer bags and into the freezer. I think I got 23 bags. Score!

For syrup, buy a bottle of maple extract and add your own sugar, water. You don't need to cook it long. Tastes better than fake maple from store and loads cheaper.

@dianecelaya1354

Жыл бұрын

Amen! I've done this with vanilla extract too

@r.m.podlewski1887

Жыл бұрын

I’d rather just sprinkle pancakes & French toast with sugar & real butter.

@leighdegenhardt485

Жыл бұрын

Mapeline???? My MIL used to make this every weekend! Back in the day I thought it was so cool! Wowzers! It's still a thing?!!

@lynnkavanagh7361

Жыл бұрын

I remember my Dad making that when I was in grade school.

@christinewilcox7080

Жыл бұрын

Yes! 2 parts sugar, 1 part water, splash of mapeline extract, bring to boil...nice and hot over waffles

My local Kroger store (Smith's) had a ton of frozen food on clearance on Friday. Kodiak frozen waffles were $1.80/box, .30 whipped topping tubs, 10-pack burritos $1.50. And Ibotta had $1 back on the waffles. Score!! 🎉

These videos are so satisfying. They really help with the anxiety that inflation has brought on with the larger hauls. Seeing the price differences between the smaller hauls and larger hauls can feel a bit overwhelming, but both are normal and they do average out. Buying the best buys where and when you can is really the best way to keep averaging that out and these videos are a great reminder of that.

😂 my favorite line today!! "It's not winter it's just harassment"!!! Love your videos.

Syrup: 1 part brown sugar 1 part white sugar 1 part water , heat on stove top til simmering. Remove from heat then add splash of vanilla. Or use 2 parts white sugar 1 part water and add molasses. I've been doing this for 13 years and refuse to pay for a plastic bottle with corn syrup and water.

@mandy3486

Жыл бұрын

I am going to try it! We are syrup snobs in my house. A friend's family made their own syrup and we can't go back to the corn syrup now!

Not weird! Raw cauliflower dipped in Ranch is DELICIOUS! Always a go-to item to put on the crudite platter for parties.

@mistybreeze2702

Жыл бұрын

Really?! I’ll have to try that for sure!

Clearance Naan is a celebration! We also like Aldi's big rectangular flatbreads.

I suffer from the same sickness!!! My daughter and her husband came to Sunday dinner, and my daughter said "HOW DO YOU HAVE SO MUCH FOOD?" My dad said "Your mother has a problem " hahaha....I can't stop myself when I see a deal!!!!

“It’s not winter, it’s harassment.” LOL!!!!!😂😂😂😂

"It's not winter it's harassment" 😅 I love that. Best quote ever.

You have inspired and helped me stick to our grocery budget! My husband and I hit ALL the grocery stores and go directly to the discount bins to see if there’s anything we can incorporate into our meal plan. 1.99 Turkey breast down from 11.99 ea was out most recent win 😆♥️

@lovesmesomelilacs-ke5rz

6 ай бұрын

I just bought a turkey breast for $1.99 lb. And half a ham for $.78 lb.

Homemade berry syrup would be wonderful for your waffle Wednesdays. Great idea for when you find a really good buy on berries and want to stock up to freeze or for frozen berries when you get a good deal. You can freeze the syrup in freezer bags and stack them flat.

🤚I am usually not a fan of canned veggies but canned green beans are different! Takes me back to my childhood. Great video!

Loved seeing the organized, super-stocked fridge - eye candy! 😍

I agree, I do a Winco run every month and stock up on everything. Their bulk section, produce, pay by the ounce spices are amazing. Costco is across the street so filling up my tank, and getting my monthly run there is a win win. Your grocery hauls are winning!

@CelluliteYogaPants

Жыл бұрын

I miss Winco! No stores near me have “bulk” items. I miss being able to refill my spices for cheap… I miss buying just a “little” of a dry good for a meal that we don’t normally eat. (also I have NEVER had a bad customer experience there! The cashiers have always been wonderful…. )

Love that concept for prioritizing fruits and veggies! Thanks for sharing the podcast. I often refer to Dr. Greger's daily dozen to optimize nutritional needs.

Another yummy use for nana…My sister in law brushed it with olive oil and salt (could have been garlic salt) and then warmed it in the oven (not really toasting it) it was so delish! Makes for a great side to regular dishes too.

RE Cauliflower, not sure if you knew this, but the green leaves on the side can be used similarly to cabbage. I know so many people that cut that part off and throw it away or compost it (which is great too), but you can do so much with it for yourself as well. When you’re trying to save money, it’s such a waste to not use that portion as food. Heck, you could even make sauerkraut or kimchi (both full of probiotics) or just use it in stir fry or add it to a bowl of ramen. So many uses! Also, yes, i like cauliflower raw dipped in ranch as well lol! fellow cajun texan here

The way Tiny Dancer started when you were in Fred Meyer. It was like watching a movie. 🤩

Winco is amazing. Thankful for a grocery store where there are always affordable prices. Weekly winco shopper over here❤

"Hold me closer, tiny dancer..." 😂 Love it! Lol. I'm so excited for this video.. I love grocery shopping with Christine ❤️

Good Sunday afternoon Frugal Fit Mom. What a haul. Everything looks absolutely delicious. Great job on organizing the pantry. I do believe my favorite item is that box of Korean Beef Bone Soup. 😊😊

My monthly grocery haul video is going up today too 😂. Mine is also pretty realistic for living in the PNW for a family of three. I love seeing bigger family’s hauls as well. Thanks Christine!

Yes!!!! Love winco...the savings alone on bulk items!!!! All spices in bulk where you can just get a scoop....its phenomenal

WOW, just wow !!

Love both canned and frozen green beans! Totally can't go wrong!

Love your videos! I also go to several stores in a week to get the best product/prices. I may have missed it, but I’d appreciate a video on streaming service deals. Thanks for all you do.

I’m binge watching your videos - honestly your videos are so helpful. You are down to earth and relatable.

I love all the tips you show on your videos. Thank you!

Always love ur videos. Thank u for doing a new one not focused on those shipped to ur house meal boxes

I love good deals also. Every week I stop at our 3 local stores plus Kwik Star if they have a good ad. It is so nice to have a full pantry and to be able to shop the sale ads.

👍🏼I love when you touch all the things!

I lived in Boise for 15 years and moved back to Michigan 1.5 years ago. I think the thing I miss the most is Winco!!! BEST. STORE. EVER!!!

I am so jealous of all the clearance food that you find!! My Kroger never has that much on clearance. So jealous!!

I’m so jealous of your outlet and your healthy options I can’t believe that primal kitchen price and jovial,,,, Wow!

I've been using that same "all out of" pad for YEARS. They are the best ever.

I love the bulk section at my winco foods.I also love getting those mark downs at Fred Meyer.both are my go to store.

Girl! Your my idol 😂 I just started doing a freezer clean out myself but I need your mad skills to learn how to come up with the meals you do like what to put with what all your meals look so good? Keep on keeping on! Can’t wait to watch the next see what’s in store for us 😊

I'm in Amarillo, Texas. No Winco, no discount bread store, no salvage grocery, no Aldi, no Costco. We do have a Sam's Club. We could use some grocery options!

Your food haul looks great, looks as though you got some great buys.

Good advice thank you Sister!

I looooove your channel. I am now hooked on clearance shopping. I went back and watched your old videos. Now I’m sad I have to wait for new ones, because I’m out of stuff to watch! 😆

Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

Loved this, I’m really bad at budgeting so this has been so helpful

I was curious how much protein I got in a day, so I made a list of everything I ate in a recent day. At the end of the day it totaled 99.1, which I thought was pretty good. Then I remembered a comment one of my doctors recently made. I had back surgery in Nov, then at my second post op appointment in December, the doctor said that I healed really well. With the number I came up with when I figured out how much I was getting in protein, I’m sure that was a big part of it. I used to work in a surgery clinic & the nurses always told the patients to be sure & eat lots of protein & it would help them heal & I typically try to do that myself if I’ve had surgery. It’s amazing what good nutrition does for our bodies.

cauliflower with a dip, one of my favorites!

Thank you we needed this

I love the frozen single meals because I live by myself and I avoid the occasional food waste by buying them. I do try to catch them when they’re on sale, like Kroger recently had the Smart Ones on sale for 99¢ as one of their weekly digital coupons. Another recent time I was in, I saw an in store deal on a different brand for 99¢.

I would love those bite sized baking truffles. Great job finding deals!! 💙

@yvonnepalmquist8676

Жыл бұрын

You just eat those straight from the bag, right? 🤣Heck, they're cheaper than a candy bar.

So good how you use money imo. The bread idea is a good one if you have the freezer space. Wise use of money imo.

I want to see your meal prep with all this. Especially the salads.

Yes egg prices have been going down here in my part of NC. I bought a dozen for $2.39 yesterday. Love your videos.

I am so so envious of the reduced/clearance sections in the stores you shop at. I feel like my area of PA is touch and go in that dept. I will say that my Aldi is exceptional AND we have a Lidl which is not as low as Aldi but comparable. Love your videos. I just wish I could come up with more ideas with the random ingredients I do have in my “pantry” to pull stuff together.

@chrissmarie455

Жыл бұрын

Same, I’m shocked at the deals she’s able to find, I’m from Florida and in my area you don’t see those types a deals. I would save so much if I had stored like that

Awesome video Christine!

You my dear are great!! You have lots of usable information and easy to follow advice!! Plus you are funny and I enjoy your humor!! God bless you!!

My Kroger has GREAT clearances here and there not every time. $1 Sargento mozzarella, $2# of frozen tilapia, etc. I would NoT have looked for this stuff without your video and love your reverse meal planning to BEAT inflation. I set a $400/ month budget for my family of 5 because I too love a challenge. Well done!!

✋Canned green beans are the best. I like them straight out of the can. This is why I have to cook two cans at a time. The Italian style are my absolute favorite. I am growing them in my living room right now because I am ready for Spring whether WA is or not.

It’s April 2 and I’m southeast of Edmonton Alberta Canada and there is still snow on the ground and the ground is still frozen so you’re not alone on the “man it’s cold here”

I also do the same. I shop at different stores to save. We have also cut out processed foods and we feel so much better. Thank you for sharing.

I think I’ve been watching you for 3 to 4 years now. Just a guess, because I’ve lost all concept of time. Anyway, during this entire time I had been looking in my Kroger for the discount stuff. I never could find it. Being a night owl, I always shopped at night, a.k.a. after 9 PM. But six months ago I got a job where I was working overnights again. Which meant that (if I got out on time) I got out around 6:30 AM. Once I finally had a bit of cash, I started going from work directly to Kroger. And I finally found it! I finally found the discount, bakery items, discount meats, and discount salad mixes. I have yet to find any discount naan, but I stop there on the way home at least three times a week. My new chest freezer (7 cu ft) is nearly full of discount chicken, beef, bread, vegetables, broth, and even a little bit of guacamole. Every single thing in that freezer was no more than half price. So thank you for the many years of information! I’m pretty sure I’m set for the next year! 💙💙💙

@yvonnepalmquist8676

Жыл бұрын

Just in case it's been a minute since someone has been reminded... don't forget to ask the stores what day and time of the week they do such mark downs. This is so great.

@gippywhite

Жыл бұрын

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 That is a very good tip. Unfortunately, I did ask this at my store a few years back and their reply was, “Just… Whenever.“ But now I see that they do it all in the early morning at my store. I have yet to see a pattern in the days, though. 💙💙💙

That 800 gram challenge sounds great to ensure your getting in your fruit, veggies and they even include legumes, beans and lentils. Thanks for sharing Christine!

Cauliflower dipped in Ranch is one of my favorites!!!

I LOVE cauliflower with ranch!❤

If you trim and stick your asparagus ends in some water and put them in the fridge standing up like a flower arrangement, they’ll last longer and be fresher.

I love cauliflower with ranch, so good.

I felt personally attacked when you said “it’s not winter anymore, it’s harassment” 😂 I live in Saskatchewan, Canada and it’s snowing today on April 2nd. I’m getting real tired of this crap!

Great information I will definitely use your technique ❤🎉

I’ve just found your channel today. I love your energy. We’re a family of three, but I left work to go back to college so I’m always looking for ways to stretch our dollars.

OMG! We may have been in Vegas at the same time. My sister and I were there March 18-21 for my birthday. I hope you and your daughter had a great time. Thank you for these videos!

Great Harvest! I miss having one of those close by. Their breads are incredible!

I love those 60 eggs containers. My daughter and husband's breakfast of choice is scrambled eggs and toast. My daughter also loves boiled eggs with Ramen noodles.

I shop at Winco all the time! Love it😊

Your hair looks very cute and summery! Enjoy a blessed day 😊😊😊

Can you do more videos of what you would cook if you were getting items from a food bank? I love those videos.

I live near Peoria Illinois, I've looked and no luck finding a discount grocery store like you have. And my Kroger never has manager specials like yours does. Love ya girl. Your channel is great ❤

I love cauliflower dipped in Ranch! 😋

I use Winco for bulk and pantry. Sometimes chicken. But the produce does not last very long. Thanks for sharing.

GREAT VIDEO! MORE VIDEO’S PLEASE

Wow! How lucky and blessed you are. I only get $116.00/month in food stamps because i have a disability and can't work. I can only spend $30/week for food and that doesn't cut it. So I've signed up for Fresh Express food distribution at a local church near me, and that helps a lot. There is so much foods for free, that i had to use one of their wagons to take out all the foods i picked out, to load in our truck. I am so very grateful and thankful there are programs like this to help out with the rising costs of foods. We are asked to take as many products as we want. The foods are delivered by the food bank. Now we will not go hungry because of this wonderful service. Really helps out my food stamps budget. 😊

Wow, thats a great price for the PB2! I wish we had access to a discount supermarket where I live, there were some great prices. Thanks Christine, i love these videos.

i love these videos because it gives me motivation and shows that I can spend between $50-$75 a week for 2 people (my 4 year old and myself)

Agree with Boer’s head. It’s the best. We have one of their processing plants here in Holland, MI where I live. ☺️ Eggs are 2.22 a dozen at Aldi. Lowest price around us so far.

Yes they’re

I freakin' love WinCo!!! And yes, the bulk section is awesome!

Shopping my freezer and pantry this week. I need to spend $4 this week to make all my meals . Love buying discounts and reverse shopping to make meals.

👍 Love me some canned green beans! The frozen ones are always squeaky!

I’m so jealous that you can find all those mark down stickers at Fred Meyer. Occasionally I can find discounted breads, but not often. I wish we’d get more discount store options here is Colorado.

@rachelletalley4071

Жыл бұрын

Colorado here I pretty much get all my groceries at Walmart. The regular grocery stores are so expensive here! I wish we had more options too.

Good to know on the string cheese. Hubs loves them.

🖐️ yesss all day!! lolz love your content by the way! 💕✨💥💯

Good to see all the cruciferous veggies!! So good for the gut! Love them raw too with ranch!! Hello from PA!! Darn no Winco out here:(

@peggypeters6676

Жыл бұрын

How can they be good for the gut cause when I eat them I go into orbit

You Did Awesome ❤️ ! ! !

I love your grey swimming jumper! (sweater I think you guys call it over the pond!)

I usually shop at Safeway since it’s 5 mins from my house and all other stores are 20 or more minutes away. But with food prices so high, I decided to drive the 20 mins to Winco once a week and after doing that for a month, I cut my grocery bill in half!! And it’s mostly the exact same items I would have bought at Safeway. It’s definitely worth checking out if you have one.

Yep April in MN more snow!!

Winco is amazing. They don't have as wide of selection as other places such as Walmart, but you can fill a cart for so much less $$