Welcome to Joyfully Thriving, where I share budget grocery hauls and show you how to save money on groceries! If you want to learn how to build a stockpile on a budget, I'm your girl! I look forward to sharing more with you, as we talk budgets and all things groceries.
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Shockingly, Amazon had toilet paper in the clearance sale
It is amazing the deals you can find on Amazon sometimes! Amazon is my go to place for toilet paper too! 🧻
I go to seven Mile fair in Milwaukee and I get 5 gallon buckets for $33 each laundry detergent, dish soap and even those laundry beads that are $110 for a 5 gallon bucket. They have many other items as well and when the buckets are empty, I reuse them for food storage.
That is awesome! Well done! Way to stock up and repurpose! 🎉
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I was buying these items from weekly sales from drug stores but last week I decided to buy these items yearly to avoid over spending.
What a great idea! And by buying yearly, you will know you are prepared for your family! That is the beauty of building a stockpile. We can all buy different things and different ways, and still provide for our families! 🙌
I save up money and hit seasonal sales 2 times a year. They even deliver home on those days!
Yes! I found an amazing deal on bar soap once and bought enough for two years,then they raised the prices,I was super happy I stocked that item.
That is awesome! With the price increases, that seems to be happening more and more. Just another reason it's great to have a stockpile!
So organized!
Thanks! 😊 I try! But I admit, it took me awhile to find a system that worked for this place and our family's needs.
We have been running through all the cleaning products that I got when I couponed so not looking forward to buying those things we are using up like trash bags, ziploc bags, toilet bowl cleaner. We have done away with a bunch of cleaners to be a little more streamlined. I think I need to try the felsnapta soap because we just used up the ends of all of our stain removers. I keep trying to think of the best storage place for items and I have moving things around. We keep shampoo, tooth brushes and paste, medicines and more in under the bed containers in the guest room. I moved the hand soap to the downstairs bathroom because my son loves to pick out what we are using next. Yours is so organized and helped me realize that I have a basket that would go perfectly on my top shelf in the closet so I can actually use it because it is way over my head 😁
I want to streamline our cleaning supplies a bit more too! I am still thinking all that through. And I have debated moving more of my soap to under the bathroom sink as well. It makes do much sense! I would like to get back into the drugstore game a bit to replenish the toiletries and supplies! We'll see if that happens... 😁
Enjoyed the tour of your supplies! I use similar baskets for my toiletries. Found mine at Publix but Amazon also carries it. They're Sterlite Tall Plastic Weave Storage Basket
Yes! That's pretty close to the ones I have! Here's the link for those who want to see these baskets. (Commission Earned) amzn.to/4f7AR11
I looked in the description box for the Lazy Susan, but I could not find it on Amazon. I found the toothpaste caps.
So sorry! The exact ones are not available now but these are very close! amzn.to/3S8qj7X
I stockpile the same items you do I've been doing it for years I always watch the sales 😊 God Bless You ❤😊
Love that! Good for you, Rita! 🥰
Thank you for this video! Great ideas, it does make sense to have back up for items your family uses. Have a great week!
Thank you! You too! And hopefully it gave you some ideas of toiletries you could stockpile for your family!
I’m 68 and husband is 72. We keep stockpiled similar to you the items we use. You never know when some of the other family needs something and it’s good to be able to share.
Yes!!! That is one of my top reasons for stockpiling - to be able to share with others! SO glad to meet others who feel the same!
@sherriebyrd3784 my husband says that there may come a time that we might have to trade things.
@@millenieelggren3860 agree
You said your baskets came from Target?
Yes! I got mine at Target but they are pretty close to these from Amazon. (Commission Earned) amzn.to/4f7AR11
2020 changed how I purchased cleaning products and toiletries. I now keep at least one extra of all the items I use on a regular basis. I’ve found that the “bogo” sales at my grocery store are a great way to stock these non-food items.
Great tip! Those sales really are a great way to save money and quickly build up your stash! 2020 was an eyeopener for all of us! 🧐
So funny, I use Dove, hubby uses Safeguard and only place I can find Safeguard is Foodlion. Where can you find it?
That is so funny that you guys are the same soap users! 😆 Love it! I buy Safeguard mainly at Kroger but have found it at Walmart. I have occasionally purchased it on Amazon too. They sell a big pack that is a good deal and lasts my husband more than a year! (Commission Earned) www.amazon.com/dp/B085TQZVXJ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_BGNNR5AQZWFAR1PQ2CQW?linkCode=ml2&tag=joyfuthriv-20
@joyfullythriving thanks, I don't have Kroger , appears Amazon cost more than Food Lion at the moment but I'll keep in mind.
I think the "if" was answered really clearly in 2020. We keep a good supply of what we use. On a practical, money saving note, having an extra bottle of dish soap or contact lens solution, deodorant, anything else you really need daily, prevents extra trips to the store.
When 2020 hit I was pregnant with my second baby my sister in law saw that selfs were flying off with baby formula an diapers. We did the math on the formula stock up enough for just the year then what we had left we gave it to another new mom that needed it. We did it for the diapers as well we got enough for each sizes of diapers. But now we're diapers are so expensive I have done the reach on cloth diapers for emergency I love the cloth pocket diapers so easy to use no safety pins needed. I bought enough to last me two days which is about 10 cloth diapers.
I exclusively cloth diapered my children and you're right, it's great for not running out as long as you keep up with laundry. I liked the cotton prefolds with Snappis. I used pocket diapers with my oldest and ended up really preferring the prefolds. When we had twins, I calculated how many thousands of dollars we saved by cloth diapering and nursing and we truly couldn't have paid for formula or disposable diapers. But I don't say that to boast, I had a lot of obstacles to nursing and a lot of support so I'm thankful but humble. But yes if you truly need anything, I can't see letting yourself run low on it.
Yes indeed! It's so practical and saves money and time too! All great reasons! 👍
@kdonor yes for sure. It saves on money to have cloth diapers with my oldest we did old school way with safety pins I just remembered pinning her one time in the thigh I felt so bad so after that I did the reach on other cloth diapers I couldn't belive how many they came out with I couldn't make up my mind. I even bought my self women reusable pads for breastfeeding and for period pads as well just for those emergency purposes. Now that I have two girls in my family I feel like they will come in handy one of these days. Also stocking up on women pads also helps as well could be use for so many things to.
Our minds certainly think alike. My linen closet fairly resembles yours. I have things separated into bins too. I don’t have them labeled and my bins are different sizes. I stock up on toiletries and household items from my drugstore couponing. My adult daughter lives on her own so I always have extra for her also to help her save money. Great video!
Love it! So glad I am not alone in turning my linen closet into storage for all the practical necessities! 🙌 And yes! It makes it so easy to share with others when things are organized and well stocked!
I stock pile what we use and our children are all adults now and they will tease me for all thats saved. But they also are happy to help me out using the stock .❤
A stockpile is truly a blessing to a whole family! And I love providing for others by finding the deals that I can share! Good for you in doing the same! 🥰
Thank you for another great vlog have a blessed week looking forward to Thursday vlog ❤
Thank you! You too!
So well organized.... and that is key. I used to stockpile toiletries, soap, etc. and still support doing so. But when I went from a household of 5 to a household of 1 (widow, empty nester) I didn't have things organized and kept buying. Big mistake. So, I organized and counted and was shocked that I had a few hundred items. I will say that there are "best used by dates" on many products and I choose (for myself, everyone will make their own choice) to use beyond those dates and have had no bad effects. Bar soap does dry out after a few years, but will easily rehydrate with use. I did stop buying any, though a few people give me nice toiletries as Christmas gifts, and have not bought any for three years now. The organization you have done will pay for itself, including separating the newest purchased so that the older stuff gets used first. Great video, thanks Reply
I love how you have been working through things and made the decision NOT to buy. This is a perfect example of using what you have - and knowing what you use and how much to have on hand! 🙌🥰
Have you noticed about two weeks of the month a store has good sales and the rest of the month it is just a couple of items on sale at a good price. About six months now we have seen this.
I am noticing that trend more and more. Just gives us more incentive to stock up on those sale items! 👍
Amazing
Thanks! But anyone can do it...with just a bit of planning!
You literally saves thousands a year buying groceries like this. Yay!
YES!!! Now, if I could just help everyone else see the value in it too! #Goals
The best deals this week for me is on Amazon. Stocking up on snacking things. The 36 count variety box of Motts applesauce is 8.40. Thats the subscribe and save price. The heinz grill pack of ketchup, relish and mustard is 5.08. Also subscribe and save. My favorite is a non food item. The tide simply and clean sensitive 117 oz that's 89 loads is 25.22 for 4 of them. Yes 4. That's 6 something a piece. Also subscribe and save. Love getting a great deal. Hate to pay full price. Happy summer.
Those are AMAZING deals! And you get them shipped to your door! 🎉 Way to think outside the box and save money on your groceries. So many people forget to check Amazon for food deals! Glad you are finding them! 🙌
I can do that. We're is the meat, vegetables, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent daily things?
I tend to buy things when they are on sale (as part of my monthly budget) and stock up then, so many things like laundry detergent and paper products you see only occasionally. As for meat, I definitely have a freezer full! Here is how I stock my freezer with meat. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmGH0dWGkZm_ms4.html
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Great job!!!!
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Too good!
Did we not already see this video?
It's new from me...unless you watched it twice?!?! 😁
Under budget and loads of cheese! Win win! Great month. I was under budget too but I bought a lot more junk going into the start of summer break. Hoping July goes well for you too!
Summer is like that! Definitely more fun food purchases! Good job staying under budget! 🙌
Super fantastic month I love how you save 😊 God Bless You ❤️
Thanks so much! 😊
As always, great job in shopping wisely!!! 😊👍😊
Thank you! 😊 And thanks for taking the time to watch! 🥰
My son works at Kroger, their sales have been amazing lately ! I’ve definitely stocked up!
Yes!! So glad you are able to take advantage of the amazing Kroger sales too! 🙌
Ty for the video such great information!! Another option for planting etc. Lowe’s and stores of that nature! Always thin ahead that’s being ahead of the game!
Great tip! And very true!
Well! You really did great! Under budget is good! I am late seeing the videos but have had so much to do! I’m. Sorry to have missed them!! Well a little news on my end. We have been getting better deals lately! Walmart and Rouses! Was really glad for that . Some of the other things have been so so! As I mentioned to you before a while back…. Aldi had bought out Winn Dixie! They truly have not got much of sales! It doesn’t pay me gas wise to drive that far for only a few sales which is only a little cheaper!! But have recently moved to Biloxi and they are going to put an Aldi near us!! I hope it will be larger than the 3 they have at present! I have my fingers crossed!!!
Fingers crossed for you too! 🤞
Nothing has expiration dates, only best used by dates.
True. I have talked about that in other videos but should have clarified that better in this one. Thanks for pointing that out for me!
I really need to get this project done and keep putting it off. Thank you for sharing this information.
You are welcome...and good luck! It's a task I always put off too, but it always feels so amazing when I am done! 🙌
Where are some affordable places to travel?
Wherever you have family and friends - and a place to stay! ☺️ We find there are a lot of affordable places to travel in the Midwest. We save throughout the year to make our travels happen.
Big difference in Best Buy dates VS Expired Dates, best buy are good for 2 years post BB date. Tossing is a waste of money and food,
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I live in an apartment and of course no grill or any source of fire for cooking I bought a pot with a glass lid . During the last hurricane when We had no power I was able to set it in the sun my soup got hot enough and I was able to make tea. Just be careful the glass lid refracted light can start a fire
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I just found your channel and am curious about your meal planning. Do you have video's on what meals you prepare for your family?
Not yet! But it it is on my list of videos to film soon. I do plan my meals around the sales - and what is my stockpile. Enchilada casserole is a family favorite, as is poppy seed chicken. That is the main reason I stockpile cream of chicken soup! joyfullythriving.com/delicious-poppy-seed-chicken/
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Yes definitely soak up the summer fun! 😎🏖🌞 Totally understandable to take a little break. enjoy!! 💖
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I was fortunate enough to never really have to budget but now retired, it's become more of a game for me :) I read an article a couple of years ago about how much Americans spend on groceries, and I thought, no way do I spend that, I was right, I was spending more! I get so excited when I come home and show my receipt to me husband. At first, he made fun of me but now he's totally onboard too! He went to Sams today to get paper towels and Kleenex and grabbed a three-pack of salsa on markdown!
Sounds exactly like us. I never used to look at markdowns, although I did check the sales regularly. Now that we’re retired, I get a big kick out of finding the markdowns. My husband recently had a stroke and goes to neuro therapy 2-3 hours a day x 3 times a week. Our closest Kroger affiliate is only a few minutes away from the therapy place, so I’ve been able to go there much more often. Enjoying finding the markdowns and shopping when the store isn’t crowded. I get a second jolt of excitement when I pull an item from the freezer to cook and see the big red markdown sticker on some of the items! 👏🏻
It is SO interesting the totals we see when we actually track our spending. And I absolutely love how you have turned the challenge of saving money into a game! It is SO thrilling (and yes, slightly addicting) to find good deals! 😂😉🥰
I love how you get to enjoy the deals a second time when using meat from the freezer! 🥰 I am glad you are able to find time to shop markdowns more. I pray your husband's therapy continues to help him improve, too!
Good shopping haul Enjoy your time with your family ❤ God Bless You 😊❤
Thank you, I will! 🥰
Thank you again for good video.
My pleasure!
Have great 4th
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I hope you and your family have a wonderful and relaxing July! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this channel!
Aww. Thank you so much! 🥰 I hope you have a wonderful July too!
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