10 TIPS TO SAVE BIG ON GROCERIES!

[@kencurtis2403]

Another tip I have is to not throw away leftovers. We eat dinner leftovers for lunch and if there is not enough for a full meal or we are tired of it we freeze what is left, no matter how small the amount. Tiny amounts of veggies go into a bag for soup making. Tiny amounts of beans, rice, meat, etc. get saved and added to future dishes. Just last night we had tacos made from 2 leftover small bags of taco meat that I had saved from January and March. I got a full meal of meat basically for free.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

We always ate leftovers growing up I can't imagine throwing away good food! And the bonuses some foods taste better the second or third day. Especially when you're talking about things like Mexican or Italian food. As the spices have more time to mingle in I think the food just tastes even better!

[@anonanon2712]

@@rosemarydoran9907 Yes, some leftovers definitely taste better over time. Also who is throwing away their leftovers 😭 goodness

[@Pinkkermit17]

I never ever eat left overs,, I rather starve

[@saraatintochristlikeness9098]

Another idea I've learned with taco meat. You can freeze it and use it as a base for chili or taco soup as well! (Family of 10)

[@jeannestott1456]

@@anonanon2712 eating leftovers won't hurt you just save you money!

[@stephaniemckee-akafarmgirl]

One thing I have learned is for garlic. Take some of your cloves, divide it up into individual pieces and plant them. You can grow garlic year round even when you have all of the snow. I plant mine in the fall an inch deep with the pointed end facing upwards, 6” apart and cover with dead leaves or pine chips…just some kind of coverage. It will start to grow before winter and then the green stalks will look like the are wilting in the winter but spring time they will look healthy again…then you can harvest them. I keep garlic growing year round and harvest when I need some more. I haven’t bought garlic in years now.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Wow....thanks for the tip!

[@yellowjacq]

Yes! They are the easiest thing to grow! And so fun to watch when nothing else is growing!

[@amypearsall]

Thank you for the video. For those wanting timestamps: 2:21 2:27 1. Make things from scratch; 3:30 benefit is eating healthier 4:41 1b. Menu plan and think ahead 5:39 1c. Cook in big batches 6:17 2. Buy in Bulk; 6:38 meat; 7:58 Sam's Club; 8:48 Azure Standard 9:31 3. Learn to Cook 10:36 4. Cleaning Supplies 12:12 5. Preserve Food to Reduce Waste 15:28 6. Preserve Food for Convenience; 16:02 Not Numbered Tip, Gardening 17:25 7. Go Reusable 19:22 8. Knowing how long things last (and shop less often) 21:46 9. Have Backups of everything 23:03 10. Don't be afraid to try and fail

[@TheConnleyClan]

We are a large family of 15 with 10 kids at home (13 and under). We spend just a little more than you on food items, but we don't eat nearly as healthy. I LOVED this video and appreciate the great tips! My husband and I want to be more self sufficient, but that journey is just starting for us. We actually used to be vegan, but life happened and now we are back on a journey to healthy eating. I think I'll start with bread and granola . . . thank you for making it feel less scary! ❤

[@kristinbailey4357]

Homemade bread is so good 😊 never in a million years did I think my family would like my bread but to my surprise they did. I also make homemade pizza as well. Didn’t realize how easy it was or that my family would like it lol.

[@TheConnleyClan]

@@kristinbailey4357 we just made homemade pizza a few days ago and it was so good!!

[@kristinbailey4357]

@@TheConnleyClan I only just started making it about 3 months ago. I had a slice (I eat low carb so I don’t normally eat pizza) it was really good. Happy you guys liked it.

[@trinluv]

can i suggest try the 2 ingredient bagels. they are yummy & healthy... Made with yogurt

[@TheConnleyClan]

@@trinluv thank you! I will look that up!

[@mindymudge7247]

Sarah my husband wraps our whole onions in foil and puts in refrigerator produce drawer, they keep for months. You amaze me with your size family for you to do so much from scratch and still homeschool and run a youtube channel. God bless you & family😇

[@joannathesinger770]

This is a masterclass on not only saving money on groceries, but organization. (Tips from others, too!) Thank you! I'm on the other end from you...I'm an older single, and things spoil before I can get to it. I love the garlic, lemon, and lime tips...and the milk, as well, in the tips. I think I'm going to take a tip and begin making my own yogurt and granola.

[@melaniefisher8823]

Hi JoAnna, I get with my sister and go halves on certain foods, like we split bread, eggs, block cheese, etc, and that keeps us up on fresh foods and keeps the price down.

[@mckinneyfam7705]

@@melaniefisher8823 You can freeze the cheese and even milk. if you won't use it before needed. Like cheese split it in half and then freeze the other half, so you have it for later. Great idea to split it like you do for fresh veggies, fruit etc.

[@jeannestott1456]

You can cook as soon as you buy and freeze also most things you buy. Then you can slice and freeze veggies so hardly anything gets wasted eggs can even be frozen. Give it a try!

[@joannathesinger770]

@@melaniefisher8823 My family lives 4 states away, so that wouldn't work for me. I've tried to split purchases with friends...but that doesn't generally work...they have family locally that they split with.

[@joannathesinger770]

@@jeannestott1456 Oh my goodness! That's an awesome idea in theory, but my work hours and commute don't make that very practical. If I go grocery shopping after I get home after an hour and 15 minute commute (one way), it would be close to midnight before I would get home with my purchases, and well after midnight before I got things sorted and bagged and stored. Not going to work.

[@donitamoore8123]

Great tips Sarah! I grew up with parents that went through the depression so frugal was instilled in me. We also lived on a farm and my mom had a HUGE garden each year, she planted 30 tomato plants, 10 hills of cucumbers, beans that the rows never seemed to end when picking them (lol), peas, beets, well you get the idea, if it could be eaten it was planted. We also picked wild chokecherries, plums and grapes to make homemade jellies. When I cook (for 2) I cook extra and package it in reusable containers and put in the freezer to take in my lunches for work. I try to have at least 7-10 days of lunches in the freezer at all times. Sure beats paying for a lunch! I always have people asking me what I have that day. Add fresh fruit and you have a healthy meal to go. Enjoy your videos and your lovely family. Keep up the awesome work! Have a blessed day!

[@brandynash1409]

Donita, how many people did your mom grow food for? What a blessing that you had that in your childhood!

[@johannagarcelon148]

Sarah, when my kids were babies I used store baby food. Right up through the 6 month jars of food. When it was time to go to the 9 month jars the prices were outrageous. So, I invested in a med. size food processor, and would prices down the left overs from our dinner that night then freeze each thing in ice cube trays. I would also cook my own squash carrots peas green beans etc. There were freezer bags of rice potatoes sweet potatoes chicken lamb salmon. And fruit. I then would take some of the cubes and make meals from them. The kids ate it right up and I had a real sense of accomplishment. Thanks for the tips😍😍😍

[@juliechlarson9660]

I did the ice cube method for both my girls for fruits and veggies. Not for meats. But my younger child had lots of flood allergies and was a picket eater. Not sure which came first; the allergy or the pickiness. Lol!

[@juliechlarson9660]

food allergies; not flood!

[@emmalouisefitzgeraldcarty6768]

I totally agree. I´m looking after my nine month old Grandson and my daughter recently made him some dinners. I said didn´t that feel good to know exactly what your son is eating and that he LOVES it and she had to agree!

[@tonisieben1551]

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[@inglenooksuk272]

Or just don't give them pureed food? That's considered pretty outdated where I live now. When they wean at 6m they can just have selected parts of an adults meal, cut up fruits etc

[@CharityS-Minnesota]

Such amazing tips!! I did many of the same as my children were growing!! My last one moved out a year ago. The best thing I think you are doing is also teaching your children these wonderful lessons and tips!! They will be much better prepared for adult life on your own. My kids have carried on a lot of the things they learned from me doing these same things. And it has helped them be better prepared to afford the higher costs of living that are going on. When they all moved out we bought each of them a crock pot and an instant pot… and they were thrilled. You and solo are so great to share!! I know you are helping others all the time ❤

[@OurTribeofMany]

Great idea to gift your children!

[@NOSHWITHNESS]

I’ve made granola for a couple of yrs because of you and just recently started baking home made treats with healthier alternatives. The prices here in 🇨🇦 have sky rocketed as well and I welcome the change as like you said it helps us to eat healthier 🥰🙏🙌 these tips are fantastic!

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

I also started making our granola after seeing Sarah and family do it. It had an added benefit for me, I have a lot of food allergies and scratch cooking allows me more options.

[@joyces.9021]

Just made my first batch this week😋

[@juneswoffer7096]

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[@alb9549]

Hello fellow Canadian! 🇨🇦 Greats tips Sarah!

[@lizheuserbevan6564]

Started making granola this past month. Granddaughter and boyfriend and I all loved it. Just made 2 full trays again this week. Make 2 trays every Saturday. So good. Thank you Sarah.

[@lavernebufmack5091]

I have been canning lemon and lime juice for years. One of our sons lives in Gilbert Az and has lime and lemon trees that are very productive. We don’t have to pay for the fruit so canning makes it almost free! We make lemon and limeade all year long and we save the zest in ice cube form. Sometime I will ferment the two. There is also lemon pie which is a favorite dessert around here! Give it a try, since you are getting so good at your canning skills! I also will buy the large cans of ketchup and can it in quarts. I will make it with our garden tomato, if I have enough tomatoes! When all of our children were at home I never had enough tomatoes so I started buying the # 10 cans of ketchup and re canning it !

[@plantsbythemoon9049]

Excellent idea for the ketchup!

[@LindaASJ]

You missed a huge tip I learned from you! Sara has a set menu for breakfasts and lunches. For example once per week they have each of the following for breakfast: bagels, yogurt with granola and 5 other different things. For lunches they do tortilla roll ups, baked potatoes and 5 other things. I love that having a consistent rotation on breakfasts and lunches work great because 1) you know how much you go through and need to buy for the month, 2) the kids know what they’re having so it’s not like a short order kitchen, 3) you don’t have to meal plan starting from scratch because it’s already planned and 4) it’s easy to stock up big if you find a great sale because you know you’re going to use it

[@abfamily4075]

This video was so helpful! I would love to see a playlist of some of the things you make homemade to get some ideas and recipes. I managed to cut my budget down over the last couple of years by switching to store brand products and meal planning and cooking but I would love to incorporate more bread making and other things!

[@thebarefootflutist]

First order of business: WHERE WAS EVERYONE in this video? It was so QUIET!! 😄 I grew my own garlic last year and froze the extra, but froze them whole. I will try it your way this year. How nice not to have to peel and mince every meal!! Also I always like to buy bags of lemons and limes, and often don’t get them used quickly enough with it being only 2 adults in the home. Love the freezer cubes idea! We recently bought 1/4 cow from farmer friends and LOVE having all that fabulous meat handy. Thanks for all the helpful tips. ❤️ And I just love hearing you talk. 😁 Never knew about green onions in a jar. Will have to try it. I have been making granola all my single life on the mission field and had to significantly bump up the batch size since marrying 9 years ago. It is the ONLY thing my husband will eat for breakfast, and he eats more than a cup every morning. 😆

[@marybentivegna8861]

Did they work out frozen whole?

[@thebarefootflutist]

@@marybentivegna8861 yes, they did. Still had pretty good garlic flavor when I finished up the last pieces a few weeks ago. They lasted about a year. Maybe they would have lasted longer, but that's when I ran out! 😁 I wasn't wild about it though because I always had to squash kind of mushy garlic. 🤔 I think it would work better the way Sarah does it, mincing and putting in olive oil to freeze and just toss in the pan ready to go.

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

One of your best practical advice videos to date! The one thing I am working on is making the portions of meals more accurately. I am trying to mindful of what will reheat for lunches ect, so we are not throwing away any leftovers. Enjoy the day everyone.

[@michellefontaine9777]

I find myself looking forward to your videos Sarah. Thanks for sharing the excellent TIPS on your best practices for your home. My take away will be the garlic, lemon, lime 😋 cubes and reusing the green onions. Starting with this today!!

[@marthak9360]

Thank you so much for the amazing tips Sarah! As a young wife with the first child on the way, I am looking forward to implementing more of these as our family grows, lord willing! Blessings to you and yours!

[@barbarahurford6538]

Love your tips on saving money when buying groceries.we all need to do this with ever rising prices. Our six children have all grown and now we have 22 grandchildren . A lot of them are still at school and spend time with Nan and pop, so I look for easy ways to have snacks when they are here.

[@terrymcgreevy939]

I am leaving my job soon and I can't wait to get back to what matters: growing my own food and making as much as I can homemade. Bought a food saver to seal left over up and freeze them. Thanks for all the helpful tips and inspiration.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks for watching!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Very good savings tips. I have canned for years but when I realized I could can meat we started doing that about five years ago that was a game-changer . Also when we cook a turkey we make turkey vegetable soup, we have made 15 bean soup with ham and canned it. You can also take breakfast pork patties that are pre-cooked and warm them in the oven a little bit and add them to your jar with some water or warm broth and can that that's really easy to add to scrambled eggs. We can everything that we can and have so little in our freezer. I grew up in a blended family of 8 and I remember my mom and dad always wondering how they made it through the month but it's amazing how the Lord had things stretch.. My mom made things from scratch and I did the same thing with my family. It's amazing like you said how many ways we can each look and do something different and the amount of money it saves. Thank you so much for the tips you shared they were fantastic. I hope you keep spreading your horizon in the ways you can can your food. It is a game changer. I can help people show up in fact I had the workers working on my outside home repair last year in a matter of minutes I created a large pan of amazing dual type soup that was all food from my pantry. I went and got canned meat and vegetables and tomatoes and grabbed everything I could and in matter of minutes all it had to do was warm up. Another thing you might want to can is French onion soup not only can you eat the soup that way but it is an amazing base for so many dishes and I use that many times as my base for a soup and you can even can just plain onions. It is so awesome to take a pint jar or quart Jar full of cooked onions and add it to what you're making you don't have to peel onions their Shelf ready ways you can can food is amazing. You can onion soup mix to your carrots that is superb.

[@pinschrunner]

Hi Sarah! I really enjoyed your perspective on food tips. I also shop only once per month and fill in between. The amount of impulse spending has declined by 90%. While I may be missing out on random deals, I am not missing them. I would love to see a video of you canning black beans, and another short one on your bread baking day, granola day etc. Short 15 min content. I continue to encourage you to green more @Our Tribe Of Many. If you have already done these videos,.well I must not have gotten the notifications. Sometimes they all roll in at once

[@heartless_soul3476]

We have local Mennonite and Amish stores that sell almost anything in bulk! We only have 3 eaters here, but still do a lot of your tips. I have grocery shopping down to once every 4 months, except for fresh things out of season. We own 3 farms, so we grow over half our food. One tip- make sure you rotate your stock!

[@lindas4004]

Great tips Sarah - My kids have 'flown the coop' now but everything you say makes sense. Also, I know you have to put in the 'disclaimer' parts, but hopefully most parents know what's still useable (or not) after a use by date etc. Tons of food is wasted by being rigid for fear of the food being off when it's perfectly fine. I love the Lemon & Lime freezing tips as I've never even thought to try that x

[@ramonamuller5862]

Great tips! One big money and waste saver for me is using my homemade yoghurt to use it as a base to make even more homemade things. I use it to make my own cottage cheese, feta and paneer cheese. I not only save tons of money (paneer in the Asian supermarket is over like 10 Euro here a package), it is also super versatile since I can flavour my cream cheese how I like it with all the ingredients I choose. Same with making plant based milk myself. You don't need these super expensive blenders or mixers, a simple one does the trick as well. Especially homemade oat and soy milk is like 1/8th of the cost compared to the store and with no additives too. Once you had homemade soy milk you will never want the store bought, ever :) lots of love from Germany

[@OurTribeofMany]

Love these ideas!

[@minkgin3370]

I shall definitely try the frozen garlic, such a good idea…..thanks.

[@victoriabulger9589]

I honestly though I needed a fancy/high-powered blender to make milks, I need to look into this more! Thanks for sharing!

[@moreynolds9870]

Hi Ramona, great ideas. I use almond milk, shop bought. Do you have a recipe for it by any chance please? What I’ve been worried about is, after soaking the almonds, what do you do with the almonds once milk extracted? I woukdnt want to just discard them. Maybe I got this all wrong 😂😂. Thank you xx

[@lynhanna917]

I bought a Soybella to make rice and soy milk. For 1/2 cup of soy beans (cost about 50 cents) I can make a liter of milk and it is so tasty.. In the stores in Canada it can be as much as $6.50 for 2 liters

[@maraemartinae5772]

I recently started dehydrating. I think I’m hooked. I use mason jars and a vacuum sealer. Amazing space saver. 10 pounds of potatoes fit into 2 quart jars. 3 pounds of onions fit into a 16 ounce jar. I made over 40 jars in a week. I love it for long term storage.

[@OurTribeofMany]

I need to try onions and potatoes in my dehydrator! Great ideas!

[@elizabethlane4617]

I just started too and am sooo excited that 3 bags of organic mixed veggies don’t even fill a quart jar!! Can’t wait to try potatoes next! Also our mango tree is getting full of fruit and I want to work on the best way to dehydrate mango- I think the first batch we tried as an experiment with store bought mangoes was to dry. So fun and such a space saver!!

[@RAM-eb2te]

Great tips. Most of these tips I learned (and still use) from my parents and grandparents! I come from a farm background where we grew and raised most of our own foods. Now that there are only two of us, we grow less, but visit farmer's markets for in-season fruits and veggies... And then process what we buy... We've also switched to more "freezing" and less "canning" as age and ability have definitely been making themselves known! But we still by in bulk... just not as "bulky" as we once did! 😂 When shopping, I look for sales, seasonal items, and price-check per serving /ounce/pound prices.

[@christinemilton2583]

Thanks for sharing! I actually just found your channel as I was looking for a laundry solution for our family. I’ve also been praying about it as it is some thing I’ve been struggling with. Can’t wait to implement some of your ideas! Thanks again! 💛

[@victoriahudson8118]

I love you and your family so so much!!!!!!! Every time i feel lazy and do not want to do house work or cook. I will throw on your videos cause your strength and kindness inspires me so so much. Stay being the beautiful wonderful Tribe of Many

[@JustaMossKindaLife]

We are a family of 4. My favorite tip is to go to my local grocery store as soon as the meat department is finished with mark downs for the day (mine is usually after 10am). I can find packs of chicken, beef (mostly steak) and pork on mark down from 50% - 70% off normal prices. I put money aside for these trips and only stop when I’m already in the area. I either use right away or put in my freezer. I can plan meals around what I have meat wise and it’s supper helpful when there are meat shortages.

[@heatherruble3177]

We are just a family of 2 now. My 3 daughters are all graduated and moved out. (My youngest still comes home from college periodically.) But..... we have found that the simple act of meal planning has helped us avoid eating out and has helped save money. I HATE being in the kitchen for hours after I get home from work, so I have found that freezer meals have helped avoid this. I will spend several hours once a month to prepare freezer meals and then we simply plan our weekly meals from what is in the freezer. (We still plan a "date night" and eat out most Fridays.) We use the leftovers to take for lunch the next day. It has saved us a ton of money and has saved me the stress of being in the kitchen from the time I get home from work until I go to bed.

[@lissahenry6751]

I make my own syrup when I make jelly. I can use it in fruit salads, cake icing, etc. I buy canning jars at yard sales to keep that cost down. I have always made double on casseroles, even roasting meats. Depending on what size pan I was going to use I would put the extra casserole in a freezer ziploc and place it in the dish to freeze. Next day I pull it out of the ziploc and put my dish back in the kitchen and my frozen meal stacks nice and neatly in the freezer.

[@susanmitchell9702]

If you use a silicone baking mat and put lists of garlic cloves in there and rub it back and forth.. it takes off the paper skin super easy! I am sure your kids would love that job! Love the Godly positive energy you and your family put on KZbin! 💜❤️💜❤️

[@karenewald5451]

We have 7 kids, all grown and on their own now. Early on we joined a food co-op for bulk foods. I got involved with La Leche League for moral support feeding my babies. Found Aldi at some point and other discount stores. I enjoy canning and other do it yourself things. We managed to live on one income the whole time. Keep up the good work!

[@AndreaMom2Many]

Wonderful video! As a mom of 9 (7 still at home), this was super helpful. Some of the tips were things I’ve done on the past and need to get back to. I would love to see your storage and organization for all your food, especially your grains.

[@phyllisarnold9899]

I loved this video. I'm now single and my 5 kids are grown with their own families. I have always stuck to a tight budget and make and can a lot of my food. I love to cook. I love to budget. It's a fun challenge. Thanks for all your ideas.

[@rebeccalunsford8071]

I appreciate the advice as always Sarah. As you know I don’t have a big family however I still find these tips useful. They work for small and big families. Thank you again for your help.

[@katieb7009]

enjoyed that alot! thanks Sarah :) just wanted to say, you can also freeze garlic in individual cloves either peeled or unpeeled! I like to throw it in a ziploc just peeled and than take one or two out for a recipe and chop it. I loved the idea to freeze it already minced with the oil, though. what a great timesaver! also, I have been recently growing garlic and it so incredibly easy to grow. Might want to give it a try in the future :) take care and God bless!

[@Lifeisgoodat66]

Great tips !!! Just hubby and I , so no more big shopping 🥰 , kids are out of the house and all married , already 4 grandkids 🥰 Have a wonderful weekend everyone 💐💐

[@peanut6265]

You have a great weekend also

[@brendasanderson8123]

Congrats!👏👍

[@Lifeisgoodat66]

@@peanut6265 💐

[@Lifeisgoodat66]

@@brendasanderson8123 🥰

[@beckyryan407]

Sarah you are an amazing teacher, you don't force it on anyone just teach what works for you.

[@cindygreen6900]

Go Sarah, 50 yrs ago my grandparents were farmer/ranchers and all 3 meals were served from scratch. I lusted after the "city" kids got boxed food. I had no way of knowing how much my grandparents did to help me out today. Scratch is not harder.

[@amma2x310]

Love the practicality of this advice❤ I like to make homemade freezer jam. My grandsons are pb& j fanatics so I started making it using low sugar pectin and just a fraction of the sugar that's in store bought jams to cut down on their sugar intake. . I plan on hot canning some tomatoes and other fresh produce this summer. It will be my first time trying this method.

[@robertdonais9220]

Hi; Sandy here, is recipe available? Thanks! - SANDY-

[@jenniferfulton4505]

I loved all the tips, but truly the best way I've learned to save money on groceries was from watching your grocery hauls....shopping just once a month! Now I go at the beginning of the month and buy everything I can. Mid-month I run in for some produce and milk and THAT'S IT. If I'm not in the stores I can't buy things just bc I'm hungry or it looks interesting. It keeps me on budget for sure!

[@kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287]

Pete and I are in our 70s and have limited social security and have to live frugally. We live in a old RV on a acre of desert land in Arizona . I was raised in OMAHA and learned to cook because my mother was a terrible cook...lol bless her heart. But we did learn to have put away food on hand because at that time we often got those blizzards that lasted three days. Oh those were the days. ......Living in Arizona has been hard with the exception of the winter which is wonderful but summers can be very miserable. lol We have almost thirty solar panels that run two small refrigerators and a freezer. They also run two air r conditioners and several other things. We save money by going to MOM which is MARKET ON THE MOVE and pay 10 dollars for at least 60 pounds of fresh veggies and fruit. Whatever we get that is what I cook and turn into meals. When we have too much to eat up we dehydrate under the sun in screens and can. We make everything from scratch and never go to a restaurant. We use vinegar and borox ro clean as I am allergic to most products. We reuse everything and raise a few veggies and herbs. I love this one as much pertains to what I do but do not have a big family....sigh.... just could have children. Yo are a very lucky lady to have this wonderful family,

[@bernicevanover726]

Don't forget to go to the community food bank once a month also. It helps you to stock up on food.

[@kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287]

@@bernicevanover726 We just started doing that and really helps a lot.

[@jillgott6567]

WOW $10/ 60 pounds of fresh food is awesome

[@jenniferronco3781]

We are a family of 11, going on 12. Great tips! I loved the food preservation and buying in bulk, especially. Total duh moment, as I realized I have apples going bad in my fridge now. I’m making applesauce! Thank you!! I’m also going to try your granola! Thanks for the inspiration! ❤️

[@homeschoollifemom]

We have even gotten apples before that aren’t very good from the get go and I never once gave it a thought to take them and make applesauce. 🤦🏻‍♀️ My kids love applesauce.

[@told1158]

Because of our family's current budget, I tend shop at a local Ingles Market once a week or two. Family of 5 to 6 when I'm cooking for my in-law as well. For meats, I purposely look for their weekly deals like a whole pork loin at regular price was $38.76+ is now $15-20. I can buy one and process it myself to get at least 4 to 5 meals depending on what it will be. We end up with boneless chops, stir fry strips, large & small tips, and a loin to roast. And by chance the beef or chicken has the same deal one day (if funds permeant) I grab too, to process the same way. I've noticed that skin on chicken is lower priced so I just remove it myself.

[@natalielorenz7543]

Great tips Sarah! I love the garlic idea 💡 I have been buying garlic in bulk and preserving it in a mason jar under oil in the fridge and also freezing the pieces (what ever we call them) in zip lock bags in the freezer. However, your idea of blending them first is even better! I am doing that from now on with my bulk buy of garlic!

[@rebeccalunsford8071]

I’m ready Sarah these prices are shocking. Thank you for sharing. I just was shopping at Sam’s Club online yesterday. The eggs I buy is went from $3.89 to &7.98 and now they are $11.07. My jaw dropped I couldn’t believe it.

[@jessicatounkara8753]

They are $11.50 here in MN at Sam's Club too.

[@claricemensah9594]

Eggs are up because of bird flu in Iowa where I live they have had to kill millions of birds. Once bird flu problems are over and the flocks are back up things will get better for eggs. Now the organic and Egglands best are the same price so I just switched to buying those over regular eggs

[@jessicatounkara8753]

@@claricemensah9594 . Yep bird flu is all over. We are eating less eggs for sure. I refuse to pay 11.50 for 3 dozen eggs. At that point it's cheaper to eat chicken.

[@jamiemarsh3422]

Love your channel. You’re so organized and plan ahead, I get such great tips (and recipes too). I remember the days of hamburger helper. My kids tease me because sometimes it was just “helper” sans hamburger 🤣. We all do the best we can with what we have. 💐

[@OurTribeofMany]

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[@alissapatterson6412]

Sarah, I have been watching you for years. This was a wonderful video. Thank you for always blessing my family with inspiration and information.

[@amixeblu]

We have a monthly meal plan as well, and it's just me (disabled) and my parents in my household. It is such a life-saver! We shift around things as well, depending on whether we are busy during the day, some meals are more intricate than others, and so it's great to have that guideline in place. And you shop depending on what you need, which is great as well. We have a big pantry & an extra freezer; for just 3 people! It's awesome!

[@heidieho4470]

We have no children and I’m always inspired by your home management style. Thanks for sharing. Peace

[@susanclark7872]

Sara, agree with all your tips. Here are few things we do. Before juicing lemon, lime and oranges I remove or rather zest all the outer skin. Layer the zest on a plate covered with a towel to dry. Once the zest is dried which doesn’t take long, I pulverize in my Mimi chopper and place in a jar. Use the zest in salad dressing, marinates or baked goods. Adds a bunch of flavor. My Grandmother, Gagie taught me this tip for using citrus peels. Of course she didn’t have a fancy mini chopped. She did it all by hand in a ‘grinding bowl’…which I don’t know what she actually used. She told me that during the depression she only had enough money to buy one piece of fruit a day for my Dad so she would buy a lemon or orange or apple save the zest for baking and make lemon or orange aid with all the remaining fruit bits. My Gagie always had false teeth….she told me her dentist said it was probably scurvy a vitamin c deficiency. She bought fruit for my Dad but didn’t have enough money for fruit for herself. I’m grateful for Gagie!

[@mravenwing]

Bravo Sarah and Solo! My grandma raised 12 kids. Gardening and preserving , apple trees etc. Chickens sometimes selling excess. She baked all the bread and made as much as she could. My only tip is to do the same with ginger. I personally buy the largest root I can find, peel and slice and freeze it.

[@angiegryszan2005]

You have such great ideas for saving! I also love the way in which you are very careful in the way you speak so as to not judge,offend or exclude people for their lifestyle choices.

[@lindabarnes4128]

Thank you so much, Sarah, for taking the time to share your money saving tips. I'm a retired art teacher and I truly enjoy your advice. Keep on being my great new influence, my ears are open to your creative ways.

[@OurTribeofMany]

❤️❤️❤️

[@MrsPink64]

I have a few meals I make with leftovers before they go bad, so like greens I make a salad bar, peppers, celery, onions, I make a stir fry, and carrots, I make soup. I make broth with scraps. Potatoes that are starting to look funky means it’s shepherds pie night. If I have a half an onion, pepper or part of a celery stock. I chop them up and throw them into the fridge freezer. Great for quick meals. I also shop the clearance rack at my grocery store. I have prepped lemons, oranges, veggies, even kiwi for a fraction of the price. I love when there is onions or garlic on there. I chop the onions, mince the garlic…which I do like you.

[@jaicee64]

Great tips Sarah! We currently are down to 9 kids. When money is tight I am way stricter on how I spend at the grocery store. I need to get back to stocking up and being smarter!

[@ginco5203]

I built my "back up pantry" by shopping the sale ads. If something was on sale that I normally used I would buy what I needed AND extra to put back. That way if it didn't go on sale again before I needed it I had some on hand. Lately I've been doing that with meat as well and pressure canning all sorts of meats.

[@tilseptember]

I do that too! I have to admit it’s given me a headache recently because some items I haven’t bought in so long, I can’t quite figure out what a good price is because the last time I had to buy any, it was way cheaper because a) I bought it on sale and b) the actual price was also lower than now. But I’ll keep checking my flyers app to see what the new normal is to replenish my pantry!

[@judywyse7088]

You are a breath of fresh air !! Keep up the good work.

[@patsmith1324]

Sarah, I find that if I go heavy on the salt when boiling eggs, they peel quite easy. I think it makes the shells harder. Been doing it for many years, and works great. I am an OLD lady, have great, great grandkids, but still enjoy this type video. You do an amazing job.

[@pamhall2003]

Pat after eggs had boiled are I mason jar and sake. Rev egg and shells come right ff. Fresh eggs ven work this quick.

[@pamhall2003]

Sorry it messed up. After eggs are boiled, place in mason jar and shake. Remove and shells come right off.

[@FraniaMarie]

We love Fridays as that is the day I pull out all the containers of leftovers that I froze during the week, and we have a buffet dinner. A little bit of everything. I also save vegetable peels/scraps for making broth and clean out the fridge soups which are always great but never the same twice.

[@lynhanna917]

my ah ha moment was I had bought a frozen "meal" when grocery shopping and realized that I paid $4 for less than 75 Cents of food. Yes the dish was gluten free but I can make rice and my own chili put the two in a bowl and freeze it myself and keep it in the freezer for the days when I just can't face cooking. Since I have no "tupperware" type dishes that was solved with a trip to the dollar store. I have a small selection of glass dishes and snap on lids for leftover fridge storage. It sure helps control leftovers when you only have four storage containers. Having canned meat and beans is so good and you know exactly what is in your products.

[@soniab.estacio3008]

Thank you Sarah ! You are always amazing … I followEd you for years !

[@mistythompsen4719]

My daughter made homemade salsa for the first time today. She amazed herself and me. Just like you said,”one thing at a time “

[@sharynmuzik2368]

I don't buy pkg cereal. Instead I make up individual Instant apple cinnamin Oatmeal packs into sandwich ziplocs: 1/3 c One-minute oatmeal, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/8 tsp cinnamin & i/2 slice of dried apple. Put in small microwave bowl for little over 1min & add milk after you microwave :) I buy my dried apple rings @ Trader Joes.

[@sharynmuzik2368]

oops - 1/2 slice of apple

[@sonyiadouglas1671]

Love your journey towards self sufficiency. We have been doing much the same as well as growing our own vegetables and meat for 40+ years. Blessed with a farm to make it possible. ❤️

[@debedwards6488]

Hi there, love all these tips! Thank you for sharing your great tips. No matter how big a family is, these are useful ideas. Take care of you Sarah and that wonderful family of yours !

[@joanntessel1026]

WELL DONE SARAH !!! I too saw those large families n how much they spent each week and I thought of you and your family n I said how is Sarah doing it on a low budget n you’re doing a great job ! I really do think the other large families n I’m not judging them but I think they’re just too extravagant with the stuff that they buy , is not really necessary n the children Might be spoiled , where your children r spoiled too but in a good Christian way you’re doing a great job N you should be proud of yourself! I’m sure the Lord is proud of you. Luv from NY 😇❤️

[@AshleyMBuffa]

Great video, Sarah!! You've inspired me to pull out my pressure canner and do better about preserving foods. In my home, food waste is a problem, I don't throw out a ton each week, but it's definitely more than I would like!

[@brendaherbst9289]

It is very interesting to watch some of the different family grocery haul videos. Some of them drive me nuts!!! No shaming or judging either. But cooking from scratch no matter how big your family is so much healthier for you. Not all that processing and other stuff they put into it. There is just myself and fiance' and I still buy in bulk and break it down. I buy the #10 can of ketchup and refill my bottle. I do have a plastic container that I put the can of ketchup in when I open it. The same for mustard. Having a stockpile in your pantry does help on your grocery bill each week. Love watching you and your family!!

[@alinewright1093]

I bake my whole garlic in foil in the oven while baking something else. Slice top 1/3 off pour oil On it Put top back on . When soft like a bake potato it is done. Let cool It will easily be pinched out. Wonderful taste. You can freeze it too. I am single so I leave it whole and just pull a couple cloves at a time. Baked garlic on French bread 👍

[@seatoncinema]

Growing in your own garden is a saver also, raising honey bees, making compost, planting fruit trees. Also I like to freeze mint leaves and water in ice cube trays. Great ideas on saving money. Love the garlic freezing idea.

[@zormier2002]

I just canned candied jalapeño and I am so excited to try them. I have been canning for years but excited to try these. Also I am tired of spending $20 for vanilla so I am going to buy beans and a couple bottles of vodka and make my own. I also bake most of our treats rather than buy packaged treats. They are healthier and cheaper.

[@desireereynolds577]

I felt your comment about hiring cleaners .. I have 2 boys both still really young, if you have kids.... You get it. It takes hours to clean but seconds to destroy it. I have been having cleaners come to my house about 2 twice a month for a deep clean.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Sarah thank you so much for this video! I know you will be helping so many people and families with these wonderful tips. Of course some of them don't apply to everyone but even if you take one or two you can really save a lot and be better stewards of our planet. My tip especially if you are smaller family and want to do some bulk purchasing is to get a food saver. You can vacuum seal anything that you get a good deal on and save it for later. You don't have to worry about the freezer burn that you can often get if you just buy a large package of me and just put it in the freezer. If you take the time to break down that package into smaller quantities that are in line with what your family would use for a meal or two then you can really save by getting the bulk price down and be able to preserve your food for later. I am a one-person household with no children and many of your tips are needed because of your large family and because you're feeding a large number of people everyday so for me they aren't necessarily practical. I can guarantee you will never see me buying a bag of wheat berries, grinding my own flour and making my own bread. Well I might make an occasional loaf of bread but it will be out of Pillsbury flour I promise you! I do enjoy cooking but I am disabled from a stroke now so I only have the use of one side which makes cooking a little more difficult but thank goodness for my stand mixer and Crock-Pot. My biggest issue that I find is not wasting perishables. There are many times I won't go through a gallon of milk in 2 weeks. Or my biggest problem is eggs and produce going bad. I've never really sure about how long to keep eggs but your comment about older eggs making better hard-boiled eggs as an interesting one. I will definitely check out the USDA website to see what the recommended time frame is. I doubt I will ever try to make my own yogurt either but again I don't need a lot of it so I don't see it being real practical for me to try that one on my own. I love the idea of growing your own green onions from the stems of the old ones. That is just free food! Granted it's not a ton but hey every bit helps right? I also love all of your tips on preserving food. I definitely like the idea of freezing the citrus juices and the garlic. I never would have thought of those. If you have other tips on things you preserve easily like those I'm sure we would all love to see them. Maybe a Sarah shortcut video!? One tip that I do use is I do keep a small freezer. I inherited the one my mom had and it just recently gave out so I replaced it. I certainly couldn't keep an entire cow in there but it allows me to stock up when there are sales on items I do use as I do shop at Sam's Club for quite a few items that are easily freezable. I also have taken your tip of shopping less frequently. I try to target every 2 weeks but actually recently made it 3 weeks between grocery trips with the exception of having someone grab me an extra gallon of milk in between. I absolutely agree the fewer times you shop the less you spend. Thank you again Sarah and please keep videos like this coming! I really enjoyed it and learned several things even though I'm probably more your mother's age.

[@sharonberg4817]

My tip (which works for me) I stopped drinking milk back in 2009, it always went bad. Instead, I eat Greek yogurt and cottage cheese. The yogurt lasts weeks longer than the sell by date, so i never have milk-type waste. Cottage cheese does not last long, so it must be eaten up much sooner.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

@@sharonberg4817 I do like and eat Greek yogurt. I am the only person in my family that can't stand cottage cheese. Growing up there was usually a large container of it in the table as a side with dinner It's too bad as it is an affordable source of protein that is readily available to most people.

[@sharonberg4817]

@@rosemarydoran9907 My goal is to make my own yogurt. I'm actually looking for one of those cookers (air or some type) in which u can make yogurt. Haven't bought one yet. I actually think its a pressure cooker. In the meantime, i buy from Costco. As a single senior, those last me forever!

[@sharonberg4817]

Also meant to add, I buy No Salt Added cottage cheese. Tastes SO much better, it works great with cut-up fruit. It's almost sweet without all that salt.

[@candacefish6488]

We bought a food saver vacuum sealer and it has made a world of difference. We buy bigger packages of things like hamburger and divide and freeze into smaller portions. I also preserve things like garlic with it. Getting the air out of things helps preserve it!

[@thislukewarmlife]

I like that you always do you're grocery hauls with totals. It's encouraging to see that even though I don't have such a large family, I could still use your list and have more than enough food. My tip would be to add beans or rice to any beef that I cook to make it go further. It's just me and my husband and 3 young adults but we can go through 2 lbs of beef in one meal 😂

[@maria_w311]

I created a pantry list, to help me stock up. I simply wrote down what was in the cabinet and added to it over time. Now I know what items we use every month and I stock up on those items on sale with coupons and deals.

[@daniellewoodward4728]

Great video I too also make my own bread,bagels,yogurt, granola, stocks,. I grow enough tomatoes to can enough to make all my own tomato products for the year. When it’s blackberry season I pick blackberry and make blackberry syrup which I can and use for pancakes and ice cream

[@cjrrob7336]

I'd take any tip this smart lady has to offer. They do so much with this large family they are definitely doing something right & they do eat well. BTW I believe it's said most fruit & tomatoes are best kept out of fridge. Thanks for the tips sarah!

[@Chrissy4281]

I’m like you. I rather produce and preserve. My husband is a man of convenience and he’s okay with paying for something if it saves him time…I’m working on him lol. But I get it. I love cooking and cleaning and am a SAHM so I have more time than he has working 12 plus hours outside the home. It’s just going to come down to time. Some people value their time more than saving a dollar. In these times tho it’s getting harder and harder to justify buying the thing rather than making it. But really to each their own. Balance is key too.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Balance is key, I agree. I think as a society we have gotten very far away from producing and preserving on our own…but there are so many benefits of it that we have lost. And then sometimes the convenience is just so worth it. 😂😜

[@vanessadobbins6885]

Great advice! Those tips will work for smaller families and singles. Making enough food ahead of time is always the way to go. Thanks for sharing and God bless the family!!!!!!!

[@beckyoverstreet7478]

Learning to cook is the best life skill that anyone could have ! Eat fresh / frozen . I Loved the tip on the video about the garlic It works fantastic as I have been doing that for years cause I love cooking with fresh garlic.. I just use my food processor to mince a big batch of them up ! Leftovers is a must .. buying in bulk is a fantastic way to save money.. I also buy 1/2 a cow for the freezer ..I just love knowing it’s there and waiting to be used . I’m a canner so I love to can food and I can up all kinds of beans cause it’s so easy to pop open a can of beans to expand your meat dishes or use to make rice and beans , they can be slipped into so many dishes to stretch the meal ! It helps to save on spoiled food if you can cook it and either can or freeze it! I love canning food and it saves to buy bulk fresh veggies and fruits and can them up .My cleaning supplies is very small ..in our house it’s bleach or vinegar and soap and water! If I use vinegar then fruit peels or essential drops is a must as I don’t like the smell of vinegar! There are many ways to save but usually you need to think ahead , make a meal plan cause food can be a major hit to a budget..be willing to work cause it takes more effort and time... but you’ll be making more tasty food and you’ll know exactly WHATS IN IT and you’ll be healthier in the long run ! Blessings!💕

[@OurTribeofMany]

You do all the things....that awesome!

[@griseldamartinez6630]

Hi Sarah, I loved all your tips! I'm a big believer of eating left over food, so that food is not wasted, and it saves you so much money!! I will use your tip on frozen lemon and lime juice, awesome tip! You do an amazing job cooking and preserving food for your family! Keep up the good work, you and Solo are amazing teachers for your kids!! Bless you both!! Thanks for blessing me with your beautiful spirit and family!! 👏🙌🌺👪💞🎉💒

[@jessicarupert8815]

This was incredibly helpful! I've been watching your channel for years, but having these tips all listed in one video was super helpful.

[@colleenlaviolette5905]

Before squeezing lemons and limes, zest them and put in freezer- works for baking too

[@Martipenny]

Used coffee grounds mixed with dish soap to wash your hands after mincing garlic gets the smell off your hands amazingly!!! We also save all the lemon and lime peels in the freezer!! We slice them, bag them up and freeE them. I use them to infuse water!! Also have some for infusing vinegar for cleaning

[@amandaharris9757]

This gave me the motivation to get more organized and start planning meals so I can not worry as much about what we are eating. Also I have learned that liquid laundry soap is amazing in a carpet cleaner. Oh and I have learned a lot about plants in the past few months. When you start getting the fresh produce from your plants picking them will be fun. And if you have any chillies or peppers try drying then then blending them to make powdered version. They will last and make them easy to use throughout the year. Love your channel and hope all the best you yall.

[@jennyt7612]

Amanda, I agree with your comment re the effectiveness of liquid laundry soap for cleaning carpets. I have also used it for cleaning our sofa base cushions. I made up a solution, gently scrubbed the cushion seat covers (while still on the cushion) then put the entire piece out in sun to dry. I had 5 pieces to clean recently. Not only did the seats look very clean, it was great not to have the annoying job of removing covers to wash in machine & putting on again. It was a good sunny day & the quite large foam filled pieces dried within 2 hours.

[@heatherclay6312]

Every other month I do a no eating out challenge. May is that month for me. I am a chef and sometimes when I get home from work I just want to veg out, but that gets costly. I'm actually thinking of extending that through the summer. I'm also doing a and freezer challenge this month. They are too full!!

[@angelpurcell3156]

I been couponing and stocking piling for 33 yrs I was a single mom til last 18 yrs when I got married....it's s huge blessing

[@kaylawilson9747]

I recently saw to preserve the length of lemons/limes in a jar of water. I Change the water out weekly from my container in the fridge and I’ve had some for four weeks now and they are still ready to be used when needed!

[@wendymclean-windley2319]

Thanks so much for sharing with us! Food prices are insane right now. My son and his wife have decided to eat meatless several days a week to save money!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Great way to save $!

[@karenkaren5013]

Or they could use the meats they already buy and stretch them out by making casseroles and soups or stir fries.

[@cmaur811]

You also need a lot of room to buy in bulk and have extra freezer space. You are so lucky to have this space.

[@simpleandsweetshares2174]

I started freezing rice (including prepared fried rice) because of you and recently started freezing chopped apples to put in smoothie packs. I have a small family, but one thing that saves me a ton is using reusable deli containers of all sizes... When I make a pasta dish, chili, stewed chicken, black beans... I freeze them in individual portions... I will rinse the deli container with a little water and pop the block of food out into a skillet (or microwave it in a glass dish).... It's like a fresh cooked meal and I just have to pair with rice or veggies as needed. I also make bread at home, but still buy some store-bought... I keep all bread in the freezer and only take out a few slices per day, placing them in a plastic container to thaw for use... Bread never goes bad.... Oh, one other thing I've started doing... I will scoop out yogurt into silicone cupcake molds with a cookie scoop and freeze in muffin pans before bagging... I use them in smoothies; I am most definitely going to try to make my own yogurt now... After you said that price you pay to make it - I have to. Sorry so long, but thanks so much for this post and the awesome tips and reminders. My son loves healthy food and will not touch ice cream or cake - only likes my homemade sugar cookies (I also make and freeze cookie dough for quick treats). He's only eleven and calls out processed foods... So glad that he will grow up with a taste for healthy and whole foods. P.S. I totally feel you when it comes to freezer meals - I am not a fan, but I have learned to freeze separate components like the TikTok pasta sauce you shared - that goes in deli containers and I will freeze cooked pasta separately... They warm and taste fresh in a slow skillet (or you could use a crockpot for your family)... I stew chicken and freeze it separate from frozen rice... Your butter chicken would be a dish that would freeze well.

[@shirleyschutt3959]

Sarah thanks so much for this video. ❤ I love you and your family. You really made my mind up to do this more for my Husband. It just the 2 of us. But I usually give to my Daughter and son just to help them. I love all of your videos and the tips you share with all of us. Sending many prayers and love to you and your family.

[@eleanorjoshua9646]

Thanks Dear Sarah! I watch from the UK. So refreshing to watch you, Solomon and your family. Being a Christian I appreciate what God is doing in your network.💕🤩🥰

[@leahrenata4820]

I have two toddlers and never have time/energy to cook breakfast, but I want them to still have homemade stuff and can’t afford the packaged store stuff anyway. On the 1st of every month I’ve been making a triple batch of pancakes, jam bars, bagels, etc and I freeze it. I just pop a couple servings in the oven every morning and put some fruit on the side to serve.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Love that! I used to go the same with pancakes and waffles. But now I just do not have the freezer space for the amount my kids eat. 😜

[@CarolynDenise52]

Hello Sarah.....these tips are awesome for families. The one thing for me is that going from a family of 6 to just 1 person is a hard transition. I just figure out what I'm doing for the week. Breakfast is either fresh fruit with plain yogurt or hot cereal. You have quite a few years before just a few kids or just you & Solo in the house. Once in a while I will do a big food prep for of making homemade TV dinners for myself. Thanks for sharing. I also subscribed to your dads channel.... love it

[@Konekoexe]

Wow love the idea of saving lemon juice in the freezer and making them into ice cubes. Can't wait to try that with tea.

[@christab3972]

SUCH great info!!! Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks!

[@SammieOranges]

I watch several mom's that do bulk and stockpile storage but you're are extremely relatable and I have been building mine up! I hope one day to be able to shop once a month and have at 3 months backup food . thanks for the inspiration!