Mornin Granny. Thank you for really trying to tell people to mind their business in the most Southern way possible. I just stocked up my pantry with beans, rice, cornmeal and pasta. Checked every can and box for expiration dates and I've used up everything that expires in 2024 except 2 cans of lentils and I'll get to them. But man if I don't hurt right now in the summertime heat. The air conditioner just can't keep up to cool down my campervan. Cooking now occurs at 4am after everything's cools down a bit. So I surely did go to the Chick -FIL-A today and I'm surprised by the new more efficient drive through they've got kinda like an In and Out. People outside taking orders and payments before you ever get to the window where more people are handing you your bags from the outside of the window. And I thought is was going to read my book in the drivethru😅 Sure was a treat to eat out all the same, took it to the river and watched the birds.❤
I am 76 yrs old and I’m still learning useful tips from you! Never knew about the freezer wrap box…thank you! Good exchange on those potatoes too! Stay off your feet today as much as you can…hope you are back to normal tomorrow 💕
Your green beans, corn and ham look so delicious! I also roll up two slices of deli meat like ham, roast beef, turkey, etc. and freeze them. Like you, I live alone and I have to freeze meat so that it doesn't go bad. For several weeks, I've started limiting myself to $25 a week for groceries (not counting pet food!) and if I do well, I'm thinking I'll go down to $10. There's plenty in my freezer and stockpile. You are such a wonderful inspiration to me. Oh, how I wish we lived near one another. We could sit on the porch and talk until we're hoarse about how to live a good, but frugal, life. Hope your legs feel better soon. Diane in NC
Good morning Granny, this is the other down south Granny and I love your garment bag and good deal on the ham. I love your idea of wrapping the meat in wrap and freezing it. I also use 2 slices at a time for a meal, that is a great way to keep it fresh after opening. Have a blessed day.
Hey Granny do you have a microwave? If you do wrap your corn in a wet paper towel and microwave for a minute and let it set for a few in the microwave and it is done perfect in just a few minutes.
You can tell some people that comment are not from the south (I live in SC). I think it is very rude to tell someone you should do it this way or that way when they have never met you or know nothing about you. I agree with you. We are all different, have different needs and circumstances. And yes, I have noticed that Food Lion does not have sale items marked or have not removed the sales tag from the previous week if you shop early on Wednesday. Hope your legs are feeling better.
I’ve really learned to be mindful of my spending over the years so have been more careful about what is truly saving money. I don’t call my spending being “frugal” though. If all I had was $10 and needed to stretch it as far as possible, my purchases would look different than if I was just trying to save as much as possible on what I needed. I usually base my grocery shopping on what is on sale and just buy basics like meat, dairy, eggs, and vegetables. I can eat the same things over since I like to save as much money as possible and that drives my decisions.
I have leg problems also. So I can understand what you deal with at night and also during the day. I hope that when I commented last time on what you bought for $10.00 you did not misunderstand. I think you did good on what you bought but it caused me to think what I could get for $10.00 at Aldi. Where I shop we do not have much choice for shopping places. We have a super Walmart but the prices there are way up and I will not go there anymore for other reasons. Then we have 2 other grocery stores but their prices are very high also. So we shop at Aldi. We do not have any thrift stores that sell food like you go to. I wish we did. Take care and hope your legs are feeling better soon.
Hi Granny, I felt bad that your having problems with your legs, I also had issues with restless leg syndrome and occasional cramping at nighttime, I started taking Magnesium and it’s helped me tremendously, but please check with your Doctor first, because what worked for me might not work for you. I enjoy your videos and all your wonderful frugal tips. 💕🙂
@@samanthadodd8112 I take magnesium at nighttime before bed, but please talk to your Doctor on what type of magnesium might be best for you, it took 3-4 nights of taking this supplement before I started seeing results. But please have a chat with your Doctor. I’m not a medical expert. Enjoy your day!
Good morning Granny! Very informative video. I agree with you. We all eat differently for many reasons. I'm 75 and my mother-in-law is 92. She once said she was not going to buy a food on sale if she didn't like it. We are both frugal, but we still want to enjoy life.
The older I get, the less I can make myself eat certain foods. I eat a free lunch at the senior center and we are like school kids at the lunch table. It's free food, but I just don't eat a lot of carbs or dressing on my salad. I sit with two friends and even today we swapped trays and I gave my fries away. I won't eat cucumbers, so every salad with cucumbers goes to Cres. Almost all my deserts go to Donna as I don't like sweets unless they are raw fruits or something like ice cream. I find that when I don't like a food, there is an underlying reason at my age. There are foods I once disliked that I now like. I love beets when I would not eat them growing up. Tastes change.
Great tips, love the way you stored your ham, Im gonna try that! i didnt know about the plastic wrap tab, Im gonna go run and check out my plastic wrap too- I live on 25 a month for groceries too, I grow a lot and trade fresh eggs for my homemade bread etc, so when I shop- its usually for items i can not grow or trade, love living simply like you. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU TEACH US.
Thank you for the tip on the freezer wrap! I’m 71 and I never knew that. The ham certainly was a better deal, glad that happened for you! I hope your legs ease up for you! Stay cool! 🩷
I don't have a large garden, but I am getting a few tomatoes and zucchini is coming in now. I always try to give the first few items from the garden away. Of the things I keep, I then go to the store to look for things that will complement what I have. I recently spent 10 or 12 bucks, but because I had free potatoes from the senior center, I wanted grated cheese, sour cream, eggs and some yogurt for my morning smoothie. I don't judge what others buy as my purchases make sense to me. I live in a hurricane zone, so I am working on going through the foods in my freezer. In particular, I am trying to eat the meat that I already have. It is hard as I don't really like anything but fish and chicken in the summer months. I have red meat and a nagging feeling that we are due for a hurricane. Don't judge me by my shopping cart. I am blessed. I keep my eye on my sugar baby watermelon growing in the garden. Hoping that the cantaloupe will soon start to grow some fruit. Hope your legs get to feeling better soon. My hip gave me fits for an entire week to where I could barely walk. I feel your pain.
Good morning, Sweetheart! So sorry your legs are giving you pain. I can definitely empathize, as I'm being treated for iron deficiency anemia (since February!!), and my joints swell and ache terribly. This 71 year old has simply learned to deal with the pain, as I'm sure you have, too. Get well, soon and know my prayers are with you.
Hi Granny, I love beans. They don't love me, so I no longer buy them. There's no magic in one food. We all have to do what's right for ourselves. Life's too short to not enjoy your food!
It will be a sad day indeed if I have to give up my lima beans. I can give the rest up, but not lima beans. Can you still eat peas? I do love field peas with green snaps and purple hull peas. Texas grows an awful lot of purple hulls.
You did amazing! Thanks for the idea on making the ham stretch! I knew you would have more suggestions on stretching money on meat. I already wrote Fricks ham inside the cover of my notebook I use for my shopping lists. I will be watching for it to be on sale. Your ham, corn and green beans look so good! Thank you!
Thank you, thank you. I have forever just looked the other way or thrown out what is not eatable right after buying it and spent more money buying what was the right thing and/or eatable. My local grocery store is always so busy, and I just thought I don't want to hold up everyone else for MY little problem - even if it affects my food budget. You have given me the confidence to say, this is not what I paid for and fix it!
Do you have a desk chair with wheels? If so, use that in the kitchen. I do with mine because I have bad lungs - it really helps me! Hope you are feeling better soon.
Hi Granny! Love all your frugal ideas! We don't have any food thrift stores in my area. Wish we did. The prices of food is ridiculous anymore. Every little bit helps. Feel better soon. God bless! ❤
Yes indeed, we all probably have special dietary guidelines so we must eat the foods that suit us. One of the cooking channels I watch has a lovely Christian woman who enjoys showing the recipes that her family loves. They eat a lot of taco seasoned items, which I can’t eat due to acid reflux. I wait for the ones that don’t have a Mexican flair because I know many people love spicy food and I don’t have any business telling her not to show those recipes! It’s her channel, her prerogative. You do you, Granny! ❤-Brenda
Great deal on that garment bag, our Food Lion usually don't have all the labels changed until Thursday afternoon. I try shopping Thursday mornings and watch sale paper closely. Nice video and great advice 😊
I am 74 years old and my sciatica has been bad this week! Whats going on...lol.Suppose to be 108 next week. Help!!!My legs get better with exercise and walking but hard to in these temperatures.LOL another bag????You love bags like i love shoes!!!The law in California is they have to honor the price its marked.Im a vegeatarian......that meat looked disgusting to me.Id rather have a nice salad then ham and beans.I wish I could eat corn......my tummy doesnt care for it.
I love Frick's ham--it's always my first choice. I usually get the thicker ham steaks, but use it much the way you do--it works for several different meals--the versatility makes it a worthwhile buy. Now, if I could just find it on a 2-for-1 sale like you did. 🙂
Can u do a video on how to clean fresh green beans every time I do mind them come out stringy and I do take the string off on cut the bottom part so I don't know what I'm doing wrong ty
Oh, I miss those days in Indiana. I grew up on the farm outside of Brooklyn. I remember fondly picking it in the garden and cooking it for lunch. Corn chowder is still my go to when I am sick. It is a memory of home. I just can't take those winters anymore.
More people returning food items to stores instead of just chalking it up to experience. Some stores will pay double the price if you're not satisfied with the product.
That was good that they let you return the potatoes but they should have gave it to you at the price that they had listed instead because it was their mistake so you think the store would ate the cost. I don't understand why people care what other people eat at least they're eating and can afford to eat whereas other people in the world can't afford to eat so
Hello sweet Granny! The freezer is our best friend huh! Don't know what I'd do without it. Good deal with the ham. I grew up eating a meal with steamed green beans from our garden, onions, bacon, and cooked leftover potatoes all mixed together in bacon grease. It was SO yummy! I still make it. Sorry about your legs. I have leg problems too, sometimes. Sure makes for a challenge. SO hard to have to stand to cook and get things done... Hugs and payers...
Please get you some peppermibt oil to rub on your legs . It will help your muscles and nerves . It feels weird at first but after about 15 minutes you will feel much better .
Beans and rice in a Mexican restaurant is yummy! They, of course, make it that way, where we, when we buy beans and rice from the grocery, it is plain and not "doctored up".
Oh, I would hate to give up my beans in chili poured over a hot bowl of rice and topped with HEB pico de gallo, sour cream and grated cheese. And yes, refried beans with a good dose of cumin over some fried Spanish rice with onions topped with helping of all the same topping listed above....YUM! Rice pudding is awesome as is bean fudge or bean brownies. Rice is lovely in a chicken or shrimp stir fry served up with some spicey black beans on the side. If you don't like beans, do try black beans. The texture of a black bean is very different than others. It is my favorite outside of lima beans.
