27 Extreme Budget Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Thousands in 2023

Good friends, today by heavy viewer request, I am sharing my 27 Extreme Budget Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Thousands in 2023!! Yes, I've learned all of the extreme budget grocery shopping hacks on my own as a young mom in my 20's with 1 then 2 then 3 and then 4 kids. And my extreme budget grocery shopping hacks continued to grow as a mom of 5 and then 6 in my early 30's. I share my best hacks for extreme budget grocery shopping from my budget of $75 a week as a young family of 4, all the way to only $250-$350 dollars a month up to a family of 7! CAN I HELP FAMILIES WITH EXTREME BUDGET GROCERY SHOPPING? YOU BET I CAN!! Because I lived it for over 10 years, plus I was a kid who grew up with food insecurity. I know what it's like to go into a grocery store with $20 and need to make miracles happen for the whole week. Watch today's video and find out my 27 Extreme Budget Grocery Shopping Hacks to Save Thousands in 2023, especially for families who are struggling! PLEASE GET my free largefamilytable.com/frugal extreme budget grocery shopping guide largefamilytable.com/frugal Included a detailed budget grocery list, frugal recipes, big bulk batches for many meals including leftovers, freezer portions, bonus ideas, and more!
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[@JamerrillStewart]

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[@mjkay8660]

remember when family dollar sold kids clothes? i had a toaster from fd for 30 yrs.

[@djessy5752]

I love to see how you show that... You never forget on your best days, that you still need God as desperatly as you did on your worst! It's a line i found on pinterest and have written on my bible. Blessings to you and your family 💖🙏🏻

[@crystaledwards7649]

Thankyou for offering this free guide as I cannot afford it. I see all the packages you offer and I so badly would love to buy and maybe one day I will be able to.

[@dianeleitzow7294]

This was a wonderful video Jamerrille! You are a great & quality speaker, oozing excitement! I so enjoyed it! And I'm 73, don't need to do this stuff anymore, but still do some of it! I also loved the cloth diapers, still have a few diaper pins in a jewelry box of memories! Love you ❤!

[@edwardsgmail6103]

@@kathyvelasquez3682 she's provided a link above for FREE guides/ideas.

[@lauracosby7382]

Tips from a 60 yr old grandmother. Cut your dryer sheets in half, after they are used, dust the furniture with them. When large containers of liquid clothes detergent is on sale, buy it. When you use half container, fill the rest up with water. It cleans just as good as the first half did. Now you have 1 1/2 containers for the price of one. Better yet, keep the jug when it is empty. When it goes on sale again, grab one, pour half in the empty fill the rest up with water, in both the containers. Now you have two giant containers of clothes det for the price of one. Buy Dawn dish detergent, do the same thing. Saves a ton of money. Also, if you have central air and heat, take one of the fabric sheets for the dryer, place it on the outside of the air filter, makes the whole house smell great, less expensive than room sprays. No toothpaste? Grab a box of baking soda, wet toothbrush, dip into baking soda, brush your teeth. It's wonderful when in a pinch. Great thing about mopping your floor with vinegar and water, you don't have to rinse the floor. You can add vinegar (to top loading washers only) to the rinse cycle of your white clothes, great for killing germs, mking them whiter and softer. Hope these help someone.

[@mom2blessings_sadie]

Wow anymore tips I love them , I'm a mom of 8 and I am forsure adding water to my laundry detergent

[@bittehiereinfugen7723]

Or just don't use dryer sheets at all - or don't use the dryer at all (if it's possible, I know not everyone is in the situation of being able to air dry their laundry), or just let the load run half the time and then hang up the laundry until it is completely dry - this also saves ironing, because nothing gets creased. All detergents and cleaning agents can be dosed very sparingly anyway; and you can safely do without most "special" cleaners. Likewise on branded products, don't waste your money on them, store brands are just as good. Don't brush your teeth with baking soda or anything like that; Yes, I know our ancestors did that too. But today we know that it acts like sandpaper on the teeth, it rubs off the tooth enamel, as a result of which the teeth become even more susceptible to tooth decay and other damage. That's why you should also take a good look at which toothpaste you use, because many (and not just the cheap ones) contain grinding particles that are far too coarse. And no - please, please do not hang anything over the vent of the tumble dryer, if the hot air cannot escape unhindered, the device can overheat and break down faster, or even burst into flames.

[@dustycase2]

A better tip is forgo the laundry sheets completely. Waste of money. Stopped using them 15 years ago.

[@bittehiereinfugen7723]

@@dustycase2 Yes, waste of money and unnecessary environmental impact.

[@alexmixon7215]

Definitely gonna mop with vinegar now

[@karendaniel8149]

I'm a nurse, too. But still, we have struggled so much off and on over the years. I was so proud when I found out my 19-year-old daughter was out feeding other young families and teaching them the skills I taught her. One whole chicken became chicken & dumplings AND chicken spaghetti with leftovers frozen for 2 more extra meals. She taught people how to cook beans & cornbread, and she taught them old-fashioned potato soup without cheese and bacon. A ham can be stretched into so many things. She's 29 now and these other families are self-sufficient at this point, actually have been after those first few months. But such a cool thing! A lot of times she would pop in and ask for one package of meat from one of my freezers - I had no idea what she was up to. And yes, I have had to sell plasma to feed my family and she's done it as well to feed others.

[@lynnestamey7272]

Your daughter is an angel on earth. Thank you for raising such an example of a loving person.

[@leewalton3242]

Good kid, good job Mom

[@jillgott6567]

What an incredible legacy to teach your child to provide for herself and to teach others those same lessons. Good job raising such a lovely human being

[@kenyonbissett3512]

You are both amazing!

[@loribussell7818]

No other video has EVER helped me feel connected to a KZbinr like this one did. As soon as you mentioned donating plasma and your scar, I got you. I started off as a single mom of two adopted children. One from birth with lots and lots of setbacks, the other was 3 and had a very hard life already. I also took care of my parents during that time. My mother is disabled with strokes. They would watch my kids, and I worked 60-hour weeks in the medical field. I would donate plasma for the extra things, birthdays, holidays, and school clothes. It was so freakin hard. I grew up with an alcoholic abusive father who later in life found sobriety. I grew up raising my younger sisters, and we struggled so hard. I feel everything you said because I lived it. I'm so blessed now, I have 4 sons and wonderful husband who works hard for his family. It allows me to have spent the last 5 years home with our youngest son as well as there for all the many appointments our special boys have. My family jokes about food hoarding because of my 3 freezers and 2 pantries of food, but my babies will never be hungry. We by no means have lots of money, but my hard life made me learn to save, pinch, and prepare for the hard times. It was never and still isn't easy. However, folks 5 years make a lifetime of difference, so don't ever give up. Try your hardest and love every second. Thank you for this video it was so refreshing to have someone remind me I'm not alone.

[@mariayelruh]

I spent today in between dishes, laundry and cleaning... cooking 2 whole chickens that I got this week on sale for 69 cents a pound. They were big, $10 for 15 pounds. I now have about 18 cups tightly packed meat and will have about a gallon of bone broth that is cooking now. This will be the base for a lot of meals this week at low cost. I was watching this as I was picking meat off the bones!

[@MommaLousKitchen]

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[@brendajarrell712]

I am 73 and still raising kids I have 8 people to feed every single day and some times as many as 16. I have been doing this sense I was 15 in 1966. I have never had just my husband and my selves . I have been married 2 times the first for 10 years and this time it will be 46 years the 31 of this month. I don't want any other life I love raising children. And I love your videos. I can relate to what you are doing and thank you and your family for what you do for all of us.

[@motherwolf8407]

I am so excited about this video! We are a family of 6. I found an Amish discount grocery store that saved me $300 last week!!!! I am over the moon thrilled. If I keep this up we are going to be saving so much. Thank you for this video.

[@JamerrillStewart]

great find!!

[@poodlegirl55]

I shop at an Amish salvage grocery too and they sell lots of local produce that I can.

[@brionybyrnes8334]

I am in Australia and I have searched for so long for an Amish store to support and buy from and nothing. Such a shame

[@jacquelinetennant5049]

​@@brionybyrnes8334 also in Australia, I hear ya.

[@beckyluvstoscrapnsew]

@@brionybyrnes8334 here in Western Australia we hardly have any discount stores , so many have shut down over the years …..an Amish type store would be amazing

[@selkie_dream5039]

Just remembering a recent video where you mentioned finding bread machines at thrift shops- making bread (even just in an oven) is a great way to have something inexpensive yet special for the family, and sugar and cinnamon go a long way towards smoothing over any rough first efforts. Letting the dough rise overnight in the fridge makes it easier, too-both for timing and because less kneading is required. Thanks for all you do.

[@littleoldlady4154]

Rustic bread is a simple flour, salt, yeast and warm water. Then it takes time for the dough to rise to the occasion. Then you bake it. There are lots of recipes for rustic bread.

[@ilkthefirst5353]

@@deannawiederhold3326 Becky is getting inspired a lot a lot by other resources available on the internet. She learns hard so she explains more clearly like a primary school teacher would...

[@desert_moon]

I found a Zojirushi Home Bakery Supreme at a thrift store for $25 once!!!

[@queenofcreepsville]

Food insecurity as a kid is why I make sure I can and stock my pantry now. Helps me sleep a little better knowing my family is fed. I started gardening last year, this year I am working on a large garden since I have the means to preserve it. Baby steps... nothing happens overnight.

[@judithbutler9695]

46 years of marriage and this video brought tears to my eyes. When I was a young mom my husband would stay home so I could run out to buy marked down meat ,a practice I can’t seem to break until this day i f I see a good deal..all of this and I made it home so he could leave for work at 7AM. Beans and cornbread…we called that a cowboy supper and sometimes ate on the floor to pretend we were sitting around a campfire. A can of tuna can be a great tuna noodle casserole. I loved Amish cookbooks or Mennonite cookbooks as you could make much with little. I never panicked and got as creative as I could. Those days are long gone but were so character building. I learned the difference between need and want. JMERILL you are a beacon of hope to all those that find your channel. 12:05

[@justcallmesuzzie]

I want you to know that I just found you this year as an old lady. I had 8 foster children and worked as a teacher Most of what you do I did with all my children as well. You are an inspiration to all who come across you! Thank you for doing what you do and being you! I do not know how many times I took the chicken leg quarters and did exactly what you did with them. I also went to the grocery stores the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter and stocked up on turkeys, ham, pork roasts, and any other meats they had reduced to get rid of them. I brought them home, threw them in my fridge and prepared to batch cook them and create broth out of the bones to use in my cooking for a few months. I was lucky because, like you, I bought a farm house and with it came 2 fridges and a HUGE box freezer and I use that thing to this day! People need to lean the skills our ancestors had and have them in their pocket if needed. We got the kids out on the farm house and had them work on a garden as well, We turned it into a school lesson as well as a life lesson.

[@ssjess2504]

Thank you for being so relatable to so many families everywhere. Donating plasma has saved us so many times in the past

[@lacoleson]

Right?! I love donating plasma as a side gig.

[@leslieb4553]

I wish our plasma place was closer. We did that all through our twenties!! Made great cash money!!

[@StephanieMT]

My husband tried to do this once and almost died. Still got paid though

[@nancyfarkas3592]

And you are helping people who need plasma in the process.

[@sandylfgrubb]

My grocery budget when my kids were little, family of 4, was $100 a MONTH....I cooked very basic foods and planned out the whole month.

[@abbymcelroy8604]

As a mom of one who wants to stay home and who has a man who loves good food I feel like I have groceries well figured out. I’ve learned that meats that require to be slow cooked tend to be cheaper and bone in meats as well. Also having super frugal meals mixed in with the little more spendy meals has been another thing I have learned that stretches the budget. I’m working on getting a stock pile going now which has been a whole new challenge for me. My own mom has reached the point where she’s like you and has an amazing stock pile. Because of her I had grocery’s during a month where my husband didn’t have much work. And now after going through this season of life where my husband started a brand new business, money is tighter than ever, I feel called to return to the roots of being a homemaker. I all the sudden want to learn canning and seek the best deals ect. I feel like the most abnormal 23 yr old at times especially in this generation 😂😂🤎 much love to you and thank you for this video !!

[@MoonChildBudgets]

I absolutely LOVED this video, thank you! I agree with everything that was said. I do have one thing to add though, that has completely changed my life..and stress level. I reverse meal plan. So, we are a family of Six. Two adults, a twelve year old, 7 year old, 3 year old, and four month old. My budget is $120 a week for all groceries, cleaning products, toiletries, diapers, wipes, and formula. I used to meal plan and buy off of my list, and just make the simple cheap meals. Overtime though, I have learned that if I buy items that are reduced (especially meat) and plan around that, I can stretch my money even further. My main advice would be to find out when your grocery store marks down meat, and buy it! Stick it in the freezer, and plan your meals with that. This past week I was able to score 3lb packages of ground beef for $4.11, and it was 85/15! It's hard to just get one pound for that price! Cloth diapering has also helped us a ton. Buy based on season for fresh fruit and veggies. Also, if you are buying snacks for the month for your kiddos...only make a weeks worth available to them each week! I keep a bin in my closet and refill their snack bin in the pantry every Monday. I hope my advice helps someone out there. If this homeschooling mama can make three meals a day for her family on a small budget, anyone can! Maybe one day I will get the courage to start my own youtube journey to help more haha

[@sandrahmurphy]

You are so wright , I had to do that in South Africa we are a family of 6 make large dinners and pudding s ,we had it for 3day in a row my children never complained, if you are hungry you will eat what you are given , well done Jamerrill xxx

[@HomesteadingChicks]

I treated my hobby as a serious full time job for 8 months and quit my job, had our third child and stayed home. Now it’s a good enough income to not go back. Grocery budgeting has helped get there.

[@JamerrillStewart]

awesome 👏

[@mrsvto]

Love that although you’re in a different grocery budget, the cheap meals still live in your house. Stroganoff, sloppy joes, homemade soups.

[@tiffanyroberts5993]

I just wanted to mention when your an adult with childhood instability/trauma. It’s incredibly difficult to learn how to be a highly functioning adult, because you never learned as a child. It takes a TON of dedication and educating yourself. Hugs! 🥰🥰

[@michellejaggard9657]

For me when my 2 children started to school I cleaned houses in the mornings. I also had a garden in my backyard every summer and I always had 4 to 8 chickens living in town. I canned food from my garden to use during the winter and continued cleaning houses. On the weekends when my husband was off work I waited tables. By the time I was 36 I started nursing school and I was a single mother with 3 children. Life was always difficult but cooking from scratch always helped. Mac and cheese, spaghetti, weenies and sourkrout, beans and rice, biscuts and gravy, rice, gravey and chicken legs, hard boiled eggs, oatmeal, egg salad, the inexpensive bread or day old bread, peanut butter and jelly, egg sandwitches. My kids never went hungry. Many of our meals had rice or noodles in them. Oat meal or cream of wheat for breakfast with toast, or biscuts with gravy. My children are now 53, 52, 43. We all made it and I was a single mother doing it alone since the youngest was 2.

[@michelel965]

My husband and I started 28 years ago with $20 on a good week and $10 on a lean week for groceries. Yes, we ran out of food with $3 in our pocket and thankfully the next day was payday. I have a pantry now and am soooo grateful!!

[@sunaugvttony7746]

Been there i rember looking for change and came up with $10 for groceries that needed to get us to the next paycheck when we were just starting out.

[@BCGirl822]

Been there! There were times 10-12 years ago or so we’d sit in the grocery store parking lot and wait for my husbands check to direct deposit before we could go in and buy groceries (it would hit at 6pm on payday) I remember a time or two the check didn’t deposit on time and we had to leave with nothing. It was so discouraging.

[@TheTumbleweed61]

6:59 I’ve done the same thing donating plasma for extra grocery money. We only had one child but times were tough because my husband had gotten an apprenticeship for the newspaper he worked for and he got very few shifts and his paycheck paid the bills. I eventually started working for the plasma center sticking people for them. You do what you have to do to make ends meet.

[@leslieb4553]

Did the same! Went to work for the plaza joint and started sticking too!!😂

[@liztosh740]

Homeschooling stay at home married to military mom who did plasma donations for 6 years to supplement grocery budget here, do what ya gotta do mom( keeping it legal and moral, of course )😊

[@JamerrillStewart]

Yes!!

[@diannmccoy9654]

I’m so old, but when we were first married, 1969, I made vegetable soup and we ate it until it was gone. I made everything like that. No snacks, and we didn’t waste any food. As life got a tiny easier I was thrilled because I could afford to add meat to the soup. Also, lots of potatoe soup. 👵🏻😘. Diann

[@crystalstorms880]

I LOVE potato soup. In the fall I try to buy two 50 lb bag of potatoes because I know I have that to fall back on

[@SalLeeHolland]

This was such a great video. Gives people their pride back, knowing that they can do things for their family, using these easy steps. It's all about being creative. I am retired and live alone, but still remember all the hard work my mother did feeding our family of 7 (4 kids Mom and Dad and Grandma) plus any company that showed up. She did even make her own soap back in the day. We had a garden, and did canning. Many of our Christmas gifts were hand made. They were the best gifts I ever got! So not like todays things that don't last, or the kids aren't interested in them after a week. It's the love, and thought that went into them. I live in the family house that was built by our Grandfather. One year when I didn't have a lot to give for Christmas, I thought I would start looking for things around the house (basement and attic) for things that belonged to us 4 kids. I wrapped them all up and put them under the tree! Everyone thought WOW this is a lot of gifts, must have been a great year. Then they opened them! It was their best Christmas bring back those memories of our childhood. I said if you don't want them now give them to your kids or grandkids. Everything was in mint condition. You just have to be creative, and think out of the box. Those were the toys that lasted. Things like Lincoln Loogs that today cost a fortune! Erector Set also cost a lot. Every piece was in the sets, nothing lost. Brownie camera. Dolls, and my Mom had made all their cloths to match our cloths as she made all our cloths. So many things. Today I do all my own canning, and for years have had I called it a blizzard cupboard, because I at times couldn't get out in the winter LOL. I have done that since back in the late '60's. Now use it year around to rotate stock. Sending much love to all out there. Remember even if you can only buy one thing each week it's a start.

[@loriclickpatrick32]

Sweetie I thank God I found your channel. I'm not sure why but when I feel my faith is failing me just the sound of your voice is so calming of the heart to me. ❤ thank you

[@carlafawcett6494]

Oh my goodness can I ever relate to this ! When we got married we each had a little boy. I was a stay at home mom and my hubby was an apprentice. My food budget was $50 a week. Period. There was no credit, or credit cards! We made it work and I learned how to stretch the food and get creative. I planted my first garden, and harvested as much as I could. I prayed in chickens!! One day a chicken just showed up in our yard, and I caught it and put it in the shed. That was the start of my flock : ) God was so faithful and granted the desires of my heart. I am still learning all these years later. Pressure canning and freeze drying to help our 6 kids and 9 grandies. Blessings on you

[@BCGirl822]

25 years married here too, we went through a lot of the same struggles and plasma donation was something we seriously considered but never did. I wish I had known someone like you back then I knew nothing about being frugal, money management or meal planning and barely knew how to cook. I remember lots of times we sat in the parking lot of the grocery store waiting for my husbands check to direct deposit so we could go in and get something to eat because there was nothing at home. Thankfully we aren’t in that situation at the moment and haven’t been for 10+ years but it’s good to remember where we came from to stay humble. ❤

[@barbaradeas9511]

You are truly a Walking example of what can be done if you put your whole heart into it! When you are looking at your babies and know that they are relying on you to feed and take care of them, you just do what you have to do! God has truly blessed you and your family! You are a living testimony for many mothers, showing that perseverance can be a blessing.

[@Lotusmamaj]

You and Becky have inspired me so much these past few years. I’m a single mama and have already started implementing some of these tips already. Now I’m getting more serious about meal planning as I def need to since I’m living on my own now.

[@lylymongeon]

I love that you bring it all down to the basics no matter your season of life. Tx for always being real. For people who know individuals starting on being on their own, whether by choice or circumstances, eating on a budget can be done, but eating “tasty” on a budget can be a challenge. For anybody who know people starting off (or starting over), a nice gift is a small ration of your herbs and spices. Buying food enhancers are never on the list when you are counting pennies, but if gifted a startup kit, it can be easier to plan replenishing further down the line as items dwindle. I did this for a friend 2 years ago and she is still working through what I sent her.

[@scook5599]

That's a great idea.

[@JenniferMariahF]

Thank you. I give you only 6 cookies instead of 10 because you brought your very own "good deed story" into a make believe vanity world!!

[@JasmineBrownOttawa]

Great ideas! My son is planning to move out on his own this year. I'm going to get dollar store spice containers and go to our local bulk store (do you have Bulk Barn in the US? It is amazing) and get him a bunch of spices, food containers, some pantry staples, and make a cleaning caddy. I'm also collecting a bunch of easy recipes for him and his partner - he likes to cook and bake already.

[@lylymongeon]

@@JenniferMariahF save your cookies. Am all stocked on judgement and opinions when trying to help.

[@lylymongeon]

@@JasmineBrownOttawa canada here, so yes on bulk barn.

[@cuteyrupert9483]

“I’m always trying to feed somebody” that’s so you, feeding with food, feeding comfort, feeding knowledge, need more of you in the world!

[@cekfraun]

I love how you went through the whole history of your struggles and triumphs as a young mom learning to feed your family. This was so interesting and heartwarming! And you gave so many helpful tips for families of any size. Thank you, Jamerrill! One thing I have learned from you is cooking up a big batch of meat all at once (I'm single, so for me 3 pounds of ground beef is a big batch!), then using one pound to make a big pot of chili or goulash, and putting the remaining 2 pounds in ziplock bags in the freezer for future meals. And, I don't have to be a large family to enjoy your recipes! 😊

[@janh519]

First, I want to say you are wonderful! I’ve loved watching your videos from the beginning and I watch them all the way through! You are also super intelligent! You remind me so much of my wonderful mother. She and my dad had to skimp for many years because they were poor when they got married in 1928and they had to go through the Great Depression! Having a small farm that his granny gave them, helped them so much. They raised one hog each year, butchered it, and sold the hams to a doctor. With the money, they managed to buy groceries they had to have. Mother cooked from scratch and wasted nothing! People can manage if they think and try! Your family is blessed because of you! You have a wonderful husband, too! May God bless you and your children!

[@tigerlilly03152012]

I wish I could have a coffee with you. After all my health issues, I feel like I'm relearning everything. Watching your videos has helped me tremendously.

[@lisascott4314]

I agree she is a inspiration I truly respect her she is a good good person

[@kayalbright1023]

I know people that say I would not want to be seen at a food bank. But in our area there are several places you can go twice a month. It's ok to go help with that food budget.

[@JamerrillStewart]

that is helpful!!

[@valeriejohnston6574]

This is some real talk Jamerrill. ❤ So much important information. Love it!❤ Thirty seven years ago our grocery budget was 100/month. I would go to a farmers market, $20 would buy a months worth of fruit and veggies. Married a fisherman, so fish was always on the menu. Rice was one of the first things I learned to cook...because fish and rice. We cut, split and sold countless loads of firewood on top of our jobs to get ahead. Yup, make my own laundry soap and cleaners. Shopped the thrift stores, garage sales and sewed clothes for our kids. You are so right, we should always be learning new skills and letting God lead. As much as I have grumbled about cooking meals over the years, (What? You’re hungry AGAIN? 😂) I have realized feeding people is my calling and I’m grateful. This was such an excellent talk. ❤

[@cgau2446]

❤️❤️❤️🙏✝️⚘️🌺💐love to all my sisters and mommas out there doing the real thing!!!

[@cgau2446]

Can you teach me how to make laundry soap?

[@bonneymoseley1159]

I agree!

[@melissaevans1461]

Yes! My husband donated plasma for the money to buy gas for his car so he could drive back and forth to work for a couple years in 2008 and 2009. It helped us so much and he has the scars too. Im happy you brought up something like that.

[@bravehearticus]

In 2020, during the first lockdown, I started to learn to do sewing. I'd always wanted to learn. As I couldn't go anywhere, I decided to start learning. I love it. I made myself a pair of pyjamas today, which I put on after my evening bath tonight. Tomorrow I'm off to a hospital appointment wearing an outfit I made. No idea if it'll make me an income, but we'll see. I made a 25 litre container of your laundry soap in 2020 aswell, and I'm still working through it. 😂

[@janetsandham7058]

You really are one a amazing lady , U remind me of me in a lot of ways , I only had 4 kids ,but it was hard work ,,I had a husband that gambled and drank every penny , I payed the rent ,then bought a sack of potatoes ,a large pack sausage ,bacon mince and cheese from this I made meals for 2 weeks , I sold clothes for a company ,instead of payments I could get clothes for the kids , I allso looked after an elderly lady ,that money bought treats and fruit, I allso cleaned for somone ,that bought extras ,I baked ,a lot too ,grew veg , Did needle work ,to make things for my home ,but we got there

[@maloryfordbooks]

I love this so much. I started writing my Christian romance books so that we could pay for the Christian school we wanted our kids to go to and go on a few trips. Fast forward 2 years and the Lord has blessed the business more than I could've ever imagined. He is so faithful and, while my husband is still our primary breadwinner, we have wiggle room while I still get to be home with them until they start the school we once dreamed of. 💕

[@megm4940]

Wic is wonderful! We used it with our first child and it gave us $70/month in produce & all the good things you mentioned. There’s absolutely no shame in getting the benefits that are available when they can help you. We now make too much to qualify for any types of benefits but life is still paycheck to paycheck and we’re so thankful for all the tips we’ve learned from you and other budgeting mamas on here. We found a store similar to sharp shopper about a half hour from us and my son loves getting to see all the special fun treats we can pickup for such great prices! We also started freezing all of our leftovers into Individual portions when there’s not enough to Rees us another meal for my husbands lunches. Saved so much skipping all the sandwich meat at the store & left us with zero waste from our meas

[@sherrysawyer6819]

Thank you for your honesty, sweet spirit, and being so real with all of us. I appreciate that so much. Also, so happy for you and your family that you have a loving family. You are a precious lady. 💗🙏🏼

[@kristietaylor719]

Thank you for all your knowledge and advice. I come from a family of three but was blessed to have a mom who came from a family of nine and Grandma who came from a family of nine and a Grandpa of eighteen so learned from a young age what prepping for the future was. My grandparents were landowners and sharecroppers who raised their own gardens, orchards and livestock. Canning, curing, freezing and smoking all our meats, veggies and fruits. I feel blessed and lucky to have been raised to always keep a full pantry and freezer. I do need to work on my canning but am working on it. Since I am now an adult by myself relearning how to cook for one is taking some time but I am slowly getting there. Having fun while you do it all makes it enjoyable and seeing your progress gives you a huge sense of pride.

[@lorirouzer9137]

Love hearing these tips. My kids are grown now but I remember those days of tight budgets and shift work to raise our kids without daycare. Tough at times, but worth it. No matter the seasons in your life Jamerrill, there’s no doubt that you have a heart of pure gold!

[@LiRaby5173]

I'm a 55 year old g'ma and my first grocery budget in 1985 was $50 a week... we ate a lot of rahman noodles back then lol. I do have to say you are my hero when it comes to budget buying. My kids and 2 grands moved back in with me this last summer and because my hubby had gotten nervous about the economy 10 years ago I haven't had to change my (much larger) budget much due to what was about 2 years worth of food storage for our whole family. I'm now on a maintenance/ replacement budget, so I don't get behind in food storage. I buy replacement items in bulk instead of a little at a time like I used to, I'm also learning to do a lot of canning and teaching the grands how to do it too it's my relaxing time and one of their school lessons (I'm homeschooling them). Thank you so much for the inspiration!!

[@kellycospelich9578]

Love your honesty and transparency! Your heart shows and it’s so refreshing!

[@juliewright1895]

Man, Jamerrill, you are an over comer and such an inspiration!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips and yourself. 💗

[@Rsmr27]

Honestly- so humble- I’m always amazed at how hard you’ve worked to better things for your family!

[@petraweaver8929]

I love watching your videos. You have such a sweet spirit with a sprinkle of humor. I am not one of your typical followers/ subscribers as I am a 70 year-old grandmother who had to take custody of a 15 year-old grandson two years ago. Raising a teenager in this season of life is surely different than when I was much younger raising four children. I have gleaned a lot from your videos and more importantly I have learned to give myself grace because at this season of my life I can no keep up with all you do and in a day. You rock! I can’t wait for the next episode to bring lightness, laughter and knowledge into my life.

[@karincole6372]

As a mom of one, I know your tips will help me. Thank you so much for continuing to share your journey with us. You're correct, we do need to hear it.

[@dianesanders6773]

Thanks for sharing.I email places one hour a nite to see if they can mail coupons,I babysit my grand kids for half the price of day care.I have made my garden bigger this year.

[@Thisisit120]

I know men probably don’t watch a lot of these type of videos.But during the days of struggle with small children and a smaller budget for food. It’s just amazing how productive and important, and helpful it is when you have a man that doesn’t complain about eating leftovers. Mine never did and still doesn’t. And we’ve been married 50 years. I do try to do a little something different with the leftovers add something to it or whatever I can do to make it different from the night before but it’s still leftovers and it’s food and it keeps you alive and it helps on the budget.

[@helenswanson1403]

This is so needed. Thanks for sharing.

[@cgau2446]

Thank you sister! When I first got married I could only cook a chuck roast and baked fish. After having our first child and going through great financial hardship I learned to cook pinto beans, Spanish rice, and one piece of meat mixed with some kind of veggies to stretch it. My momma was the food stretching queen. She fed a family of 5 on one can of tuna...hence cream tuna on toast. All that being said, you're wonderful at what you! Thank you for sharing. Keep up the great work and don't forget to sit on your porch and have a cup of tea. ❤😊 Love and blessings. Candy in SC, fellow nurse and momma girl

[@terryhenderson424]

I try to use the leftmovers from one meal every other day. I often "reconstitute" the leftovers use the left overs as ingredients of the dish two days/ nights down. I often have a soup, stew, or crockpot concoction once a week or more often. I'm not a heart bread type but often have a fresh quick bread to go with that soup or stew type thing.

[@judyellen4412]

I think this little chat was great. I have never had lots of money but a person has to be resourceful and smart. You have definitely made lemonade out of lemons, Jamerrill! You are such an inspiring person with a tough story. I hope you will be writing a book detailing what you have gone through. I really got a lot out of your video with you telling how things were for you growing up. Hope you are having a nice day, you deserve it.

[@davidsanderson4442]

You’re an amazing lady Jamerrill. I don’t live in your country but I enjoy your videos. People struggle all over this world and your tips and tricks can be replicated. Thank you.

[@loribrocato145]

Girl, they didn't want my plasma. Because of heart issues. The meds. Talk about feeling less than. Haha. It's hard. A little better than before. This season feels like forever. I am blessed. Things will get better. Thank you for sharing your tips and skills from the school of hard knocks. I admire your tenacity and fire. You have redefined female entrepreneurship. You have given me hope. Thank you.

[@loribrocato145]

​@@michelledunn1715 let's see what other body fluid can we sell or trade haha just kidding

[@phyllisstein1837]

OMGoodness, we are officially spoiled. so many great content videos from JS. thank you

[@partlysunny7361]

I'm so proud of you Jamerill. With a cheerful heart you found a way to handle your hardships. In the late 70's, my weekly grocery budget for one was $1.33. .19 cents per can for spanish rice. That was the cheapest thing I could afford at the time. It kept me alive until life got better. I also donated plasma for $7 when I felt able to withstand the dizziness that always followed. These are a few of the reasons I love watching your relatable videos.

[@glendaharding4884]

Such great information!! Thank you!

[@jamesnbrenda8960]

Your kindness & wisdom is always appreciated and I sure hope everyone else feels that too!!♥️🙏🏻

[@jeanieakard1184]

Just love you dear lady!!! I’m so happy and proud for you!!! I love your attitude!! You have not forgotten where you came from!!!

[@persiusk]

Your story is beautiful. I loved the one about you friend selling pumpkin rolls. I did that a few years for thanksgiving and it paid for my Christmas that year. I have a small family, and I’d reccomend a food saver. I got one for my wedding, and it helped me a ton because I was used to cooking for a family plus friends. Moving a 1000 miles always and just cooking for two was a challenge. I used my food saver to save leftovers for a smaller family.

[@persiusk]

I also buy chickens peop,e don’t want mean rooster, old layers.. and butcher them, then can up in pint jars. It’s better for small meals. Teaching that to my kids has been awesome,never traumatizing.

[@toniabrock7677]

Might I add a tip for those who say my family wouldn’t eat the same thing two days in a row or I have picky eaters. (Barring allergies are not an issue)A pediatric doctor told a struggling tired momma” If they are hungry they will eat what you put on the table.

[@sandrajackson8175]

Thank you so much for being honest about your life, a lot of people can relate to that.❤

[@ashleystone3104]

❤ you are such an inspiration

[@a.j.b.8658]

"Mice" 😂🤣😂🤣 thank for leaving that in! Made me laugh x

[@sistermaryam8204]

Jamerrill, thank you for all your tips. As a fellow nurse, I have been meaning to say something about the towel you always have on your shoulder. Although the towel doesn't weigh much, neurologically, your body is still trying to do something with it to balance and keep it present. A slight shoulder shrug to hold it up can be adding just a little to the tension on your back which causes the inflammation. Just a penny worth of wisdom as a fellow sister nurse. I do the same with the hair in a bun pickup, doesn't do much but it's constant pull causes changes to our hairline. Thank you for all your support and information! 🐔

[@margaretparker4074]

When my husband and I got married (20 yrs ago) our grocery budget was $25. I would fix a box of store brand Mac and cheese with 1/2 pound ground beef with a can of whatever vegetable I grabbed. Sometimes I would by different seasoning packets to add to it for a different flavor. And of course sometimes a cream of something soup. And a lot of beans. I always said that we may not have had what we wanted but we had what we needed.

[@dsagirl8308]

Thank you! I just moved out on my own not to long ago and am still slowly learning how to do things. For example I had no idea I could use can of mushroom soup for stroganoff! My family always uses the packet for it. Few months ago I was able to get a bunch of the soup on sale, so this will help me work through them

[@donnaruscher5713]

My life strangely mirrors yours including very lg family, working multiple jobs, home schooling, even starting a mail order business. Now that I’m retired and most of the kids are on their own I have great memories. I hope your viewers realize it took years to accumulate all the canning jars, pots, even get into a big enough house with a pantry. The struggles are worth every minute!

[@shannon3473]

You are just awesome! Jamerrill you just bring it home with honesty.

[@lisascott4314]

I love your honesty you've come a long way Baby as the saying goes! Watching all the videos I've seen it you went thru trials an tribulations and you've earned it! I really love the truths! And you make no secret that y'all love God and y'all let him lead you thankyou😍❤

[@debbiekinnell9349]

Always a pleasure to listen to your honest video xxx

[@hannahjoseph5104]

Thank you Jamerill! I love your channel, your transparency, your willingness to share. I enjoy watching your videos, I love your heart for ministry, your generosity to help those in need, watching you doing all the things and meal prep for folks in the hospital. ❤ I lost my job of 22 years last year and have been struggling to find work. I have created an online store, no sales so far. I have been praying for a way to create income. I have been thinking about a blog or a KZbin channel, it's still not clear to me about what exactly. Thank you for sharing your story, it has really encouraged me. You are a beautiful soul, thank you for the encouragement! Love you yes and amen!

[@holdinon7719]

What is your online store

[@Dianne826]

When I tell you I respect you soooooo much !!! Because you are not afraid to let us know the reality of things when you and your husband had to get in the mud literally to find the money and provide !!! The plasma experience I really appreciated because I know that decision was hard but a smart one !!! Thank you so much for sharing girl !! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@daniellewhite9969]

Hi there I've been watching you for many months I'm from england but with your help and tips I've gone from 1 small fridge and freezer to having 2 fridges 2 freezers and a chest freezer I've also started stocking a small pantry and batch cooking some of your meals and creating some myself too I'm seeing such a difference in what we spend and how we eat I honestly am so grateful for your channel you are truly a blessing thankyou 💕

[@terresaward2249]

I am an empty nester and your videos have even helped me. I downscale but when grandkids come for the Summer we can easily feed 7 daily. You are very encouraging.

[@rubyjackson5630]

What a great informative video, Jamerrill 😊I l9ve your video's and look forward to the next one coming!! My tip as a Senior citizen I shop tge sales and I always spend an extra 5.00 for canned goods or pasta or whatever it may be and stick it in my pantry. That's how I build my stock up. I also put my leftover meals in the freezer cause it's hard to cook for just one, so I have extra when I cook a meal and it goes in the freezer!! I also do lots of soup meals from scratch us old folks can stretch a meal pretty far. Thanks for the great content as usual, God Bless and stay safe!!

[@pauletteverrette4002]

Thanks for sharing..love these

[@markstokes1934]

I have watched you for years but have never commented. Your raw and real video on your childhood hit me hard- in such a beautiful way. Another comment for another day. This new grocery budget video ranks as one of my most favourite because it also hits close to home. My hubby and I made the risky, but best, decision 16 years ago for me to stay home and homeschool our girls for their education. They are thriving at university-and as it turns out, all on the spectrum. Today hubby and I are thriving in our careers. We had so, so many years of pinching, planning and sacrificing. We are both incredibly grateful we trusted Jesus and followed where we felt He was leading. Your video brought many reminders and much gratitude. Thanks for such a great video and channel! Such an encouragement!

[@rhiahlMT]

One thing people need to understand is you start small and focus. Cruise those sales ads. Spend an extra $10 or $20 on the items on sale. Stock up. Buy what your family will eat and then start introducing new things that are more budget friendly. Family won't eat beans? Get several cans of black beans, jazz them up for a side dish. Little bit of onion, little bit of cumin powder. Start introducing you family to things that are budget conscious. None of this happens overnight. It's a process.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Jamerrill you are such a blessing to so many , thank you for being you and following Gods plan for your life . We love you ! 🎈🌸🌈🌸🎈

[@noreenp.9858]

I see why you continue to bless other families….you don’t forget your own struggles.

[@daraG17]

I’m always trying to feed someone.” Truly, I appreciate that more than I can EVER say! ❤ We have six kiddos at home so I am always grateful for your videos.

[@cheritovar9382]

I appreciate you. Been a very long-time subscriber. Thank you for always sharing ❤️

[@darlenebyington6471]

What a beautiful video of help for families! What a testimony of your faithfulness and God's love for you and your family 🙌

[@amandadeinhardt6388]

You are such a blessing. It makes me want to cry to hear you talk about this journey. You took something that the enemy meant to use to hurt you and that could have left permanent scars and turned it into a ministry and the Lord has blessed you and your family for your faith. It is beautiful to see, Jamerill. I have learned so much from you. One tip that has really helped my family to cut costs has been to eliminate waste! Boil the chicken, reserve the broth, use the bones in the slow cooker a second time for bone broth, give the scraps to chickens to puck over to make eggs for your breakfast!

[@sarahl.944]

It's all the power or prayer and the strength of a Mother's love for her family. ❤️

[@joterry123]

Brilliant , helpful video , explained in a kind and empathetic way and all the better because you have lived the life xxx God bless you Jamerrill xxx 💕💕💕💕

[@lauriewaters7206]

That Pot deserves an award for all it has given to the world. I am grateful to have found your channel during a period of healing for me. AND I love your cooking too!

[@keliwadsworth7466]

OMGosh Jamerrill, this maybe my favorite video of yours with all the knowledge and helpful info you shared. You are so inspiring & I appreciate you setting down and helping us other struggling mammas out. I want to find a side hustle for extra income but feel as though I’m not creative enough to figure one out but I won’t give up; I will try to stay patient and keep praying about it. I’m so grateful to have found your YT channel.

[@lynsmith2698]

This is such an important video. Thank you for sharing. Back in the very early 80s I had 75 dollars for groceries for the month for two of us. It was tough and there was many nights of eating peas and rice with a splash of soya sauce. Now I am 65 and I could buy as many groceries as I wanted. But I still shop frugal..we only go to town every two months. We grow a garden and hunt but still need to buy food. Those of us who learn how to do what you are suggesting, we make us stronger and we will make it thru the really hard times. Thanks so much 🇨🇦❤️

[@413Life]

Thank you for this. It is so helpful and encouraging especially in this season as a new stay at home and a very tight budget. God bless you.

[@marie-joseelacroix470]

I’ve been watching you forever. You are such an inspiration. My family budget has grown over the years as with yours. I totally understand the hard times. Continue doing what you are doing. I love watching you

[@barbaraketchum8287]

You are just made up of God's love and light!!! You always encourage me to be proud of myself and keep making baby steps toward my own goals! I'm an empty nester but I work full time while pushing thru chronic illness. Your gentle methods have been great successes for me 🥰🥰🥰

[@myrnabayne7961]

You did a great job presenting helpful tips for all of us no matter the stage of our life!❤😊

[@jackandpiper]

You are so gracious and helpful, thank you for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly…sometimes, people just need to know they’re not alone in their struggles💜💜💜