People should be able to understand that you’re eating stuff you purchased previously but also not using some of the stuff you are purchasing this month. C’mon. It all balances out. I like these videos, Christine. Nice job.
Thank you!! I'm sitting here trying to stretch grocery money until it screams. Our rent is up 37%, gas doubled, food up and we've had health issues so in the ER and missing work. Your approach is simply brilliant and your happy attitude while at it is what I needed! God Bless you and your family!!!! Stay safe and healthy! Btw for 10cents a bar, even if I didn't like them I'd probably eat them....wow!!!
Same! Our landlord sold & our rent is about 30% higher now. Luckily it's an upgrade with a dishwasher & on site laundry so the convinces help make it feel worth it but it's definitely a struggle & RU-vid recommending this channel has been a big help. I'm in NY so my prices are higher & my bakery outlet isn't as inexpensive but she's still motivating me to stretch where I can! Hope your health gets better soon. 💖
@@keeperofsecrets88 doing things like making oatmeal & grits & maybe a banana on the side for breakfast have helped me so much! I found bread at dollar general for $1 so we've been getting it right there & doing a lot of pb&js & also peanut butter & banana sandwiches which you have to try if you haven't! So yummy! I've been making a lot of rice & beans too & pasta & definitely utilize potatoes!! They're so cheap, filling & nutritious! You can make them all types of ways. Also, please reach out to food pantries in your area. Half of them don't even ask for proof of income anymore. I finally started & they give you SO MUCH STUFF I'd NEVER be able to afford. Organic meats, all kinds of expensive meats, dessert treats, subs & sandwiches from the store already made, lots of produce, breads & bagels, peanut butter, canned goods, etc. I just have to supplement with milk, butter, jelly, water, juice, coffee, etc :) it's been such a blessing!!!
@@keeperofsecrets88 I'm going to pick up some more today & I think I'm going to upload a video of what we got if youre interested :) I'll comment here and let you know!
@@youmakemehappy7 I'm not at the point where I need a food pantry. While things are tight I can still pay all my bills so I'm leaving the food pantries for those that can't. It's just an adjustment seeing the higher prices on everything!
I appreciate these videos so much, Christine! I am a college student, and my parents have always struggled with organization and budgeting and weren't able to teach me much about those things before I moved out. Your videos have been really helpful trying to teach myself how to be smart with my money!
I agree about the Pasta Roni, a lot of companies are making packages smaller & keeping the prices what they used to be in hoped we don't notice rather than increase priced. 😑
The Quaker oatmeal squares are also my favorite cereal. And i too, wait for sales. I think sometimes people may get 'mad' about you using something you've previously purchased because this is a position of privilege to be able to stock up on sale items. It's easy to forget not everyone is able to spend $11 on bread, despite the good deal, when they only have $1.50 for bread that week. Now, their anger is misplaced because it boils down to what the video topic is. And like everything, prices vary depending on where you live. I'm in Canada and basically would never see some of the deals you do but that's not what I'm looking for when I watch your videos. Ideas, inspo, entertainment, large family life, encouragement etc etc Keep up the great work!!
I have never understood why people include the prices of the things that they already bought because you have already spent money on them in the past. Great haul of things for under $400 for sure. I think that many people don't shop this way stocking on sale items to use later but it is exactly how I shop. My husband tried to explain that to people and they didn't understand either. We have been doing a low spend for the last two months because we had plenty and we were not eating it but I used the budget to get the lowest priced items to eat for the coming months. Wondering what the coming months are going to hold and we are probably going to use the money we saved in the last few months just for the price differences.
I think the people who complain about you using things you already have in your stash don't understand the point of haul videos. I watch haul videos to see what deals you could get and what things you could stock for a good price. I get inspiration on how I can get the best deals while shopping. If I'm interested in how I can feed my family with little money, then I watch budget meals videos and not hauls. Greetings from Germany. Your videos are great Christine, keep it up.🤗
Went to kroger for fresh produce over weekend. Always checking for the mark down stickers. Although we didn't need meat, browsed that department. They had in store sale on ground beef with short dates. 2.10 a pound! Bought 15 pounds and we will can it tomorrow. Can't beat mark downs!
My goodness, your daughter is absolutely stunning! You two seem to have such a fun mother-daughter relationship and that's so awesome. I am 40 and still best friends with my mom ❤️
I’m in Michigan and fortunate to have several apple orchards nearby. For most of the year I can easily get a half bushel of apples for around $10. Grocery prices are increasing, but I’m still finding nice deals with clearance stickers. It helps having a little in the freezer and pantry. A little creativity with ingredients and I can make a nice meal.
Great video. I wish we had discount bread stores up here in Canada. Butter here at our “discount” grocery store was 5.99/ lb. Thats about 4.71 US. Time to get a cow.
I have one here in BC. The store isn't labeled as "discount" it is the bakery for the brand. They have a discount section that always has a pretty good selection at value prices.
I would love to see a video on how to freeze things properly. What do you keep in original packaging vs in a ziploc bag? What vegetables do you blanch first? How long are things good in the freezer?
I have a Harry's razor and I have not had to replace the blade for almost 4 years. The key to a long lasting blade is to dry off your razor when you are done. YEAH HARRY!!!
I also try to plan dinners based on what I’ve stockpiled. Usually, most of my budget goes into sale items and good deals on things I can freeze. The rest goes towards fresh produce.
I've started to look for those clearance stickers at the store to help save on food! Sometimes I score, sometimes I don't. I always appreciate your tips.
I wish I had a bread store and clearance store. Great deals 🤗 No one should fault you for using pantry items 🤔not understanding that? I think people meal plan first and then go to the store.....that's the mistake. Shop your pantry, shop your fridge, and then check your flyers..... only get what is on sale at the store .... combination of the three- that's how I meal plan.... whatever is on sale or clearance and what I have on hand. And like you.....if it is on sale or clearance... and is something we use a lot....get one for now and a few for later 🤗 thank you very much for sharing 😀❤️
Your logic on sales to stock up is good. So many budget eats videos urge people to stock up as their budget allows. It's not going to happen overnight, but even $5 extra to spend on pantry stock ups will eventually add up. The people who are against your methods need to understand that not everyone's way of stocking up is a one-size-fits all method. Thank you for your videos over the years. Please keep them coming. Times are going to get harder before they get better. 😢
@@ClassroomJoy This probably depends on state liquor laws. Here in Louisiana, legally, any store can choose to sell liquor, beer or wine on any day. We don’t have to have liquor stores or close on Sundays, like many states.
Re: Honeycrisp Apples - our area grows apples, and the Honeycrisp are the first trees to bloom - and a hard frost killed most of the blossoms in 2021. So we had Honeycrisp available for like the first two weeks of apple season, most damaged but normally priced, and then the prices shot through the roof. EARLY flowering apple types were affected, so that's something you might want to research to see what options you might like from later in the season.
If I did this challenge this month would of been sooo off because I spent $550 on my fruit and veg CSA (community sponsored agriculture) for the summer. The one I purchased is for 16 weeks of locally grown organic produce picked up weekly but you pay now when the farmer is spending their money prepping for the growing season. It seems expensive but then you realize it is 35 per box and the boxes average out to a value of 45 or more for farmers market produce.
Christine- you must share what “discount” store you shopped at the beginning of this video! I thought I knew about ALL the best places to shop in Idaho Falls- apparently I don’t! I will be stopping in at Fred Meyer more often too. Thanks!!!
I miss watching watching you so much, even though I live alone, I am back to see your amazing hauls! You really are in my top 5 fave 💓 You Tubers! YOU ROCK!
Love this! I’d love to also know how you organize and handle your long term food storage. How do you prevent yourself from filling it and then forgetting what you have and ending up with expired items? This is my big fear with really investing in a long term supply!
That does seem like a lot of work, but Christine seems to keep up with it. Not sure, but she seems to just take a look at what she has stored and frozen, on a regular basis, and rotate stuff up to her pantry.
I went to the grocery store today and a family package of hamburger (3-3.5lbs) was $7 a lb! I almost swallowed my tongue!! They were like $25 a package! I’ve bought them in the past for $8 for the whole package! Fresh fruit and veggies… it’s out of control!
We drive out to a dairy twice a year and buy our butter and block cheese in bulk and freeze it. We end up only spending about $25/yr on butter, including Christmas baking.
I can’t find a discount store by me. So sad (: I will keep looking. I do have an Aldi and Walmart near me besides a Jewel (Albertsons I think). Also dollar tree. So I am blessed with many choices. Also wish I had a bread outlet. I am disabled and can’t drive so it is difficult to travel too far. I may try thrive market and have things delivered. Thanks for all you do. You are inspiring!
Great video as usual! I don’t understand people commenting that it’s not fair to use from your stockpile. Isn’t that the point of stockpiling when you can afford it in previous months or when stuff is on clearance or sale? How is it not a real budget? I’m very confused that you received comments like that. As your circumstances change, so should your budget. And, you should always make your meal plan to use up items before the expire.
We are struggling with our grocery budget (just 2 adults now) since my husband was diagnosed with diabetes. I used to be able to cook anything and now we are feeling much more constrained. We also like to eat out--just because we are so busy working (mostly from home) and I don't enjoy cooking as much as I did when the kids were home. Suggestions on best ways to afford the massive amounts of protein/produce that we are now using (can't use potatoes, rice, pastas etc now)? I feel really stuck and the grocery store is killing me, ha! TIA.
Sales tax is crazy. In FL, we don't have tax on food, unless it's hot. WE also don't have state taxes . It's crazy how every state is different. I love the Bolthouse dressing ❤
I really Like when you do the meal prep/ clean out the pantry meals. It’s really helpful with inflation happening. I also Love Kroger stores! They have the best deals imo.
Why do people get upset if you use items that were bought already for the week before or the month before? Saving on the grocery budget has to be planned and thought out. Today I will be out for a hair cut and as I am near three stores I can buy food at, I will have fun seeing what sales they may have for me. I have a little apartment freezer that has some room in it so will hopefully find treasures to fill those spots. It's a form of investment, invest now to save later. later being next week, next month, and when I spend on food next time it can have cost savings as I maybe have that investment to fill in holes. Thank you Christine for all your videos, they are enjoyable to watch and we learn a thing or two.
I love these videos, some of my favorites. I belong to a lot of Facebook groups, recipe, grocery and budget groups mainly. A lot of people don't stock up. A large majority of people shop weekly, biweekly or monthly and are stuck in that thinking. I think that's where the comments about you using stock up items shouldn't count. I have a budget for grocery shopping but I also have an allowance for things I didn't plan for that are a really good deal. A vast majority say well pork is on sale but that's not in my plan for the week. Oh no, if porks not in the plan, the plan is changing or I'm using my extra $$ to put it in the freezer.
We always buy meat in bulk from a butcher shop. Also, I was recently told, people don't always pickup their meat from a processor, so the price will be lower.
Jfc. "that doesn't count because you already had it" is stupid. Don't listen to those people. That really bugs me. Pantry cooking is a thing, and it includes the freezer. It comes out of your budget for SOME month, does it really matter which? 🙄 Sorry, I don't have patience for stupid criticism.
I’m so jealous of all the incredible deals you come across. For one I wish I had a discount grocery store cause I’d go every time I shopped. But because of you I’m def gonna pay better attention when I’m in stores to see if I can find good discount deals. I hope you do more of these videos in the future!
She's good at what she does. 😅 I live in the same area and I can't seem to score the same deals that she does!! (I also don't usually drive as far because I've got some younger kids which makes it hard.)
@@Skyesoceaneyes same!! I too live in Idaho and don’t see half the deals she does. However I will say, I’m a little skeeved out by Best Buy / use by dates especially on bread lol I see bread mold before the exp: date so I can’t bring myself to purchase out of date bread 😬
@@OoThereSheGo That makes sense to me. I'm afraid we're a little picky with bread so some of those loaves might never get eaten, especially when they are a little stale and then would have to be frozen. You have to know what your family will eat because no matter how good a deal it is, it is still a waste if no one eats it.
I'm so over budget this month! 😅 I blame the protein powders but i was running low and it was on sale, how could I say no??? Ah well it happens. It's almost May so I'll refocus Christine style and try to squeak by using my overstuffed freezer
I always enjoy your grocery haul vids, thanks! That discount bread haul - OMGsh!!!!! And yep, I shop mainly at Aldi, and aprx 50% of my always-buy items have gone up at least 25-35%.
Hey, love your channel. So wonderfully helpful. You might want to know that on the Harry's Razors site referencing you, it says "Welcome Chrstine..." you might want to ask them to spell your name correctly. Love the savings and am subscribing to Harry's because of your video.
One of my favorite things to use Bisquick for is what I have leftover taco meat I put it in the bottom of a pie pan put some green chilies in it on it and then mix one cup of milk two eggs and two cups of Bisquick pour it over it let it bake and when it's done when the knife comes out clean and put your favorite taco seasonings or add-ons on it tomatoes lettuce sour cream all that good stuff and it's a wonderful taco pie and a good way to use up leftover taco meat
These prices are impressive! I've searched for a discount food store in my area but we don't seem to have them unfortunately :( one thing I have started though is looking for those sale racks at my main stores. Typically there's a bakery rack with some discount bread, rolls and baked goods! Thanks for a good video!
I just want to say I am sooooo jealous of the bread deals you find! I have Celiac Disease, so I can't have regular bread anymore, and to buy gluten free bread at the store is EXPENSIVE! I live in the middle of no where in Missouri, so we don't have any discount stores that would have such awesome deals. Thanks for continuing to make fantastic videos!
Christine, I love your channel so much! I've been watching for a while now but, I finally took your advice and cruised the clearance racks at Fred Meyer today. I totally scored a ton of clearance meat and bread that will go into my freezer. They also had asparagus on a digital coupon for 87 cents. I even got a double pack of Sealy bed pillows on clearance for $15. Thank you for always bringing great advice, recipes, and laughs my way!
Thank you for all that you do!! You have made me very aware what we eat! I'm trying to incorporate more veggies. I now buy salads on sale at my local dillons. I did spend more this month for my stockpile but totally worth it. Groceries are crazy here. Last week I bought chili beans for .58 now in one week up to .68 I really hope that I am prepared if something happens. I do have lots of crackers! There is virtually no pasta here.
I live in Oregon and our Fred Meyer does the same thing. I shop the deals, but we don't have as many as you do, lol. Most of our bread stores are shut down or I don't know about them. We have Dave's, but it takes about 40 minutes to get there. Enjoy those prices! Thanks for the tips. I use them as I can. Love your energy.
I don’t get why people get angry and complain about how you budget. This is a super realistic way of budgeting and using what you have. Please don’t listen to them and just keep doing what you do! ❤️
I shop the same way you do. I am not sure I know anyone who eats exactly what they buy each week and does not have any left over for the next.... Buy on sale stock up and eat what's on sale the way I was raised.
Those Schweid and sons burgers are amazing. They are me and my husband's favorite burgers. everytime they are clearanced out we get them. Also, People!! of course you have stuff from previous months. we dont' use EVERYTHING in the same month and who doesn't stock up when things are on sale? ugh. People need to chill the Eff out. In order to eat on a budget, you gotta get things when they are on sale to not pay more later.
Love the deal on bread ! I am spoiled by the bread outlet in our area and can no longer purchase full priced bread in a grocery store. I tried a new to me bread outlet on the other side of my city which several folks suggested to me but nope I will stick with mine which is 2 towns over. The price is so low it makes up for the small amount of gas I spend plus is a nice ride.
My dad loves the kings Hawaiian Sliced bread but it's so expensive we usually don't splurge for it but today I managed to find some on clearance and ibotta had a $1 back. I was so excited to get it for less than a dollar.
I think it's great for people to include prices for ingredients that they already have. Also you can omit the prices from foods that'll left in your pantry. It's extra work for the content producer to calculate prices not for purchased items, but for the used ingredients, but it would be great service for us viewers!
I have had a really long day. Not a bad one, just a long one, and then I come home, and find this good length grocery haul, to just calm down with, eat my evening meal with and just have a little good me time with Christine 🥰 Thank you for sharing, and I love the sum up grocery haul videos 🥰 Food prices and other things is also going up, just paid significantly more for several things today. Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴
Butter here in BC Canada when on good sale it’s $3.99 a lb , regular price for store brand in $5.99 and up . When on sale I buy upto 20 lbs and put in my freezer . Myself and our son use butter my husband likes soft margarine so I get him Becel from Costco.
You should pick a couple of us to represent different areas and prices like email a list of groceries and see what it cost us here. I could do Florida!!!
Our family lives in Washington State and have a several dietary restrictions. Would love to see a budget for those with dietary restrictions! I would be happy to share ours.
I bet those crunched up Power Crunch bars would have been a delicious topping for a chocolate protein smoothie 🤤. I also wonder how those would do replacing the protein powder IN a smoothie 🤔
Are you planning to add things up over the whole year and average it out? I’d be curious because of the freezer full of beef. I know it’s hard to calculate that all out. My husband thinks that instead of adding up my spending for the year, I should also factor in inventory.
