Discount grocery shopping | Shop with me and grocery haul | money saving tips

Today I share my stock up shopping trip where I visited my favorite stores to load up in discount groceries: 99 cent store, Grocery Outlet, Aldi and locally owned Atlas Market. I shopped late Friday night and early Saturday morning. No traffic, no crowds - just super great finds! Just over $100 for two weeks of groceries for a family of 3.
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[@libraryminnie7674]

Considering California is an expensive state these deals you are getting are incredible. I live in NY and we have an Aldi also, but these other stores are all new to me. Very impressive!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

It can be expensive, which is the reason I drive out to those unconventional stores and stock up every few weeks. It's a chunk of time, but I enjoy deal hunting and it saves us money! I wish the 99 cent only store would go national like DT. I like them much more than DT for food buys. Aldi is great and if I didn't have the other stores available to me, I'd probably shop there exclusively 😃

[@momisthebest9563]

Ok

[@nicc8230]

I miss 99 cent store from ca. Here in wa we don't have aldi, it m a kes me jealous to hear about all the deals. 😦

[@katbrown5084]

I love ethnic stores👍🏻 some items I have no idea how to use an item. So I make friends and ask employees and customers. People are usually happy to share cultural information. ❤️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

This is true, Kat! I tend to be quiet and timid by nature and am always so pleased when the employees and customers are so eager to share all that they know! I’ve learned many things this way indeed. Thank you for watching and I hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@camiele4]

I’m watching your videos nonstop... I’m learning a lot of helpful tips. I’m glad to see I have already been doing some of them. My husband is searching for a freezer now.

[@kkfettig]

“When we run out of tortilla chips in our house... it’s a riot” 😂 So glad I found your channel, great tips and I agree your voice is calming.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

😂 they are delicious. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you’re having a great day 😃

[@happyblabla7533]

Really miss your grocery hauls !! Please come back !!

[@ThisIsMyHabitat]

Romaine 2/$1 - is amazing!!! You got some great deals!!! The nearest Aldi near me is 45 minutes away. TFS

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thanks! Yes the price was really good but I was afraid to eat it raw so ended up putting it in soups 😅. Sorry it's so far, it may be worth it for once in a while stock ups? Thank you so much for watching!

[@JJ-yu6og]

Same here. The only store of the 4 she mentioned near ( sort of) me is the 99 cent store which is 6 miles away!!!

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

Same here

[@0617sad]

Always love your videos. They are so much fun to watch! ☺️👍❤️

[@robertaknoke3703]

I work in a grocery store and have for years. While i too love a good bargain and understand the need to watch funds when shopping, the one thing that makes my job miserable is the people that are forever trying to get "a deal" on things that are not on sale or marked down. They come to a high end supermarket wanting to get low end deals and pester and complain so much about the prices. I really appreciate that you show people how to get deals when they are AVAILABLE and at places that can easily accomodate lower price options. Please, people, stop going to high end stores thinking that we can adjust prices to your budget. Things will be marked down when they are marked down, not when you think you should get it cheaper. And one more point- there is a difference between an expiration date and a best before date. Best before means that it is deemed at its best before the date shown. It doesn't explode the day after, so if you have a product that had 3 days left on its best before date, dont expect me to reduce it for you because you say you cant eat it in that amount of time. It will be fine for some time after if you store it properly.

[@cleancreateinspire9943]

You got fantastic deals! I wish we had a .99 store. That Greek yogurt is a total steal! Thanks for sharing. Seeing what the first store had was really interesting!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you! .99 cent store is great but I've seen similar deals at Aldi. When the products get close to the expiration they mark it down heavily. Thank you so much for watching 😃

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Not sure how many times I watch your videos I just enjoy watching in case I missed something thanks again

[@nannyforreal]

Videos are well done..easy to watch.. I cook from scratch but still got great ideals from previous videos I will be making burritos from scratch and freezing.😄

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad they could be helpful! I definitely am trying to cook more from scratch these days. Thank you for watching and I hope you're having a great weekend!

[@Foxy-uq8bu]

I really loved this grocery shop.I live in Australia and I love to see how the prices and grocerys differ.We have Aldi and yes it has the cheapest main grocerys too.However some of our outlet stores have great bargains.Also the farmers markets on sundays for fruit and veges.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed it! I like seeing how things vary internationally as well :) I didn't know Aldi is in Australia and that's great that you have outlet stores there as well! I love those for great bargains and I feel that it really helps with food waste as well. You're so lucky to have farmer's markets on Sundays. The ones around here are usually on an oddball day like Wednesday or Thursday when many people are working :(. I appreciate your kind words and cultur-ification...haha I made up a new word! I've always wanted to visit Australia...maybe some day after all this frugalness pays off! Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great day!

[@melissafrost5138]

Great deals !! Awesome haul... keep up the good work 😊

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you, Melissa for your kind words and for watching! I hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@nikkibadzik3948]

I love listening to your videos. Such useful information along with your sweet sense of humor. Your videos have a soothing quality to them too. Thx for the information.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

🙏 Thank you for your very kind and encouraging words, Nikki! They mean very much to me. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great weekend ahead :)

[@shelleybean1112]

I bought one of the jars with the spout thinking i could make kombucha in it i was mistaken and broke it during the first use as the spout wasnt durable enough! Well done on your finds great savings x

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Aww, I'm sorry to hear. It's such a beautiful dispenser - it's too bad that one piece just makes the whole thing unusable. 😢. Thank you for your kind words and for watching! I hope you're having a great weekend!

[@rebekahhackert1228]

Ypur grocery haul is so calming. I almost always have 4 children with me between 1-10yrs old.

[@carols8090]

You have the most unique and informative frugal channel I've come across. Well done. One suggestion. I am strongly against chemicals in my food and it is much healthier to avoid store bought breads because of the dough enhancers. I use a vintage, and very simple, bread machine to make my bread - I paid $8 for it at a thrift store and it paid for itself in less than six months. A loaf of bread costs me about .25 cents a loaf and I add wheat germ or whole wheat or seeds to increase nutrition. I also make my own bagels, pizza dough, and ciabattas without my bread machine. Very easy and they all freeze well. May I further suggest you ignore the calorie count on packages, and instead read all the chemicals and avoid the chemicals - the calories take care of themselves if you eat food - not additives. I noticed the label on the potato salad - I make my own, ingredients are potatoes, onion, celery, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper - what's in the potato salad you bought?

[@barbaraburdick9533]

Sorry! In NC, we don't have anything except Aldis. But I enjoyed looking at everything, to get ideas, because everything you and your family like, I like too! ( Except for the bok choy,lol😒!) Stay safe shopping!😍😍😍

[@lisaburmood9457]

You find some great deals and have great tips. Have a fantastic week!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Lisa! I hope you have a fantastic week as well! 💕

[@drdianneLc]

The date on products does not mean expiration. It is simply a best used by, or need to sell by date. I have used many items years past that date with no problem. The things you need to look for are leakage, no seals, opened, rusty, moldy, bulging, or an unpleasant or not quite right odor. Dried goods that are stale can be reinvigorated (made crisp again) by putting them in the oven on a cookie sheet at low temp for 5-10 minutes. I do that with cereals, chips, popcorn, crackers, cookies & anything that is supposed to have a good crunch.

[@jlmomrn5752]

You're adorable!! Sneaky Grocery Outlet. I live in MA. There aren't many outlet grocery stores - except Market Basket. We also don't buy a lot of prepared foods.

[@AngelicaGintner]

Love the grocery haul. Thank you for the extra tips :)

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for watching Angel! 😃

[@AngelicaGintner]

See Wendy your welcome!

[@barbarawright3743]

Do you show recipes for some of the food you buy. I don’t eat beans but if I had some good recipes fit them. I would eat them. I just started watching your Channel. I love it. Thanks.

[@countrydarlin8212]

You have a wonderful sense of humor, besides being a very smart lady. 🙂

[@deedeesmith3073]

I love those gloves from the 99 cent store also😉I’m going to try going earlier next time.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yay those gloves are very handy and the price is right. Yes it definitely helps to try going at different times to see when they stock! I have yet to ask employees there since they always seem to be so busy, I feel bad about bothering them, so I just stalk the stores to try to figure it out myself 😂

[@csa9112]

Brown Cow Yogurt!!!!!! I would’ve bought more, next time you can! I think you can freeze it too. I would love to score at my 99 cent store like you did! Mine sucks! We’re GF and Organic.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That yogurt was such a score I should have bought more!! Yes I did end up freezing some and it made the texture a little bit gritty, but I didn't mind it at all. I think freezing it might even make it easier to make yogurt cheese because the whey was already separating a bit. I wish you Brown Cow luck at your 99!! Mine can be hit or miss too, but I've found shopping early weekends and even venturing out to other parts of town helps for better finds. Right on on the GF and Organic! :) Thanks again for watching! 💕

[@ladyluna3788]

Love the way that you describe what you buy when you buy why and where as these are all things I also think about when I shop. We also have a local GO and ours has excellent cheese prices. Many people like to freeze their cheese even cream cheese... I havent had very good luck with it as most cheese gets crumbly after thawing. I like to wax any hard cheeses tho and make our own sharp aged cheddar from discount mild cheddar um yes please ;) I have even heard of canning it. My cream cheese keeps very well in the cheese keeper compartment in the fridge and I buy lots like 10 boxes when its 99 cents. GO also has a great organics section in most categories now. I also get their Atlas mason jars of Classico mixed fruit and pasta sauces. Reuse them with new lids and they are perfect size for applesauce and relishes. (I saw yours in another vid ;) Great job on the channel. Namaste

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Our GO is great for cheeses too! You must be a west coaster :) And yes the cheese does get crumbly after freezing, but in cooked foods it works really well and at least we can't tell it was frozen at any point. 😂. For cream cheese I've done both freezer and fridge and you're right even in the fridge it keeps for a very long time past the date even. I love that they've expanded the organics section. Those Atlas mason jars are so great. What kind of lids do you use? Do you buy canning lids for them? Thank you so much for all your tips! I love frugal talk. 😂🙏

[@tisharodriguez9541]

Check out America’s Money Smart Family. They have a web page and tell you how to freeze and thaw cheese so it s not crumbly. Also shredding before freezing helps.

[@kluva4281]

👍👍very good shopper. You have better deal than we have 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you Rosalie! Yes we're so lucky to have so many discount stores around us. It's a bit of a drive and time investment, but the savings does add up! Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! I hope you have a great day!

[@rosaleerobinson8682]

Luv how u save on groceries.

[@nancysahrakar3125]

You are lucky to have an Aldi. I live in Sacramento and am still waiting for one to pop up here. We have something similar to your Atlas. It's called KP marketplace. Koreana Plaza. Mostly ethnic foods, very inexpensive produce and some markdowns as well.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes, Aldi is so great, I hope one opens near you soon! Mine is a little bit of a trek, but it is worth it for me. I found that once a budget store opens up, they just seem to attract more. 🤞 That KP marketplace sounds and looks really cool. Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!

[@cansmashR]

I like what you do, I'm watching for the effects from the recent floods and fires, and how they are going to affect food prices.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

So much can affect food prices. I see it a lot in the more perishable foods 😞. Are you in Canada? Please stay safe, friend!

[@tawanajackson5545]

We don't eat that many carbs but you did a great haul with the yogurt and vegs.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Tawana, I'm still kicking myself for not buying more of those yogurts. They froze pretty well! They did get a little grainy but I didn't mind at all. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great day!

[@TICST4R]

Money mom sent me. Good luck with your channel

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for visiting and for the well wishes! I'm a huge Money Mom fan. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@fabyisathome1716]

I think I am going to start to shop at my 99cent store and definitely going to try grocery discount

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Oooh, definitely try the 99 cent store and any other discount grocery store in your area! You have to look passed some things, but the gems to be found more than make up for any negatives. It's been weeks since I visited "my stores" and I miss them dearly! Please stay safe and well!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I wish we had a $.99 store but we only have aldis $ tree save a lots. And I've not seen a dis count at all.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I wish that store went national like the dollar tree, Betty. They tend to get great deals for items that would otherwise go to salvage/outlet stores.

[@rebekahhackert1228]

A lot of times you can order cases of stuff from dollar stores. If it is something you would use a lot, you could stock up for the year.

[@see4182]

It's not as easy when you have a special diet, like low fat or sodium, and gluten free which is astronomically priced. Would you do a video on that? Would certainly be a learning experience!

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

I like the guitar music in this video. Do you mind to give me the title of the song? You inspire me to clean and tidy my house. Thank you.

[@domesticallydriven3942]

I need to start shopping at Aldi's so many good deals. I've got one about 45 mins from me, why do I not go? lol Great video, I just subbed and am looking forward to watching more!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank for stopping by, it's very much appreciated! Yes Aldi's has many great deals especially on convenience foods and dairy. Bread selection is really good too. Not sure it's worth a 45 min drive, but if you're in the area I'd definitely stop in. Don't forget your quarter if you do 😅

[@heatherb9038]

I LOVE your videos! ❤️❤️❤️ I’ve seen you comment that you wish you could quit your full time job. Being that you are in such a well populated area, I know for a FACT(!) you could charge people to go shopping with you (or you with them) to teach them to search out deals in their stores. Before hand you would probably want to know what stores they typically shop, their dietary preferences/needs, and if they are willing to change where/how they shop.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoy them, Heather! That sounds like such a fun job that I didn't even know exists! Is this a type of personal shopper, or is the name something different? You have my interest piqued 😃 Thank you for your great comment and for watching. I hope you have a great week ahead!

[@heatherb9038]

The Frugal Minimalist yes, I think it would be like a personal shopper. But over time as you collected info on clients and different diet requirements, etc, you could even make it into an online course to teach more people at once, and those not in the same area as you. I know for a fact you could be making more money than just from KZbin teaching others your skills!

[@Jennifer-xf7bs]

Wow. I need to go check out 99 cent store! Thank you!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes for sure, Jennifer! There can be treasures at 99 cent only stores for sure! At mine early weekend mornings usually have the best selections due to their shipment schedules. I hope you find many great deals!

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi! ☺ I enjoyed shopping four stores with you. ☺ Frozen hash browns are Awesome!! Maybe you can check the price of frozen hash browns @ Aldi the next time you go there. They are usually reasonably priced. Happy Shopping!! Happy Videoing!! ☺☺😎😎

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Abigail I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed shopping with me! I did check the Aldi ones some time ago and I remember they were more expensive than grocery outlet at the time, but I'll definitely check them out again. It never hurts to check, right? Thank you for the reminder to do so and for all your kind words and support! 💕

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist 👍👍😽😽

[@rebekahhackert1228]

Aldi marks down every morning. Mostly bread and meat.

[@Mariamaria-tr2xk]

Very questionable. Most food in the cart are not healthy packaged full of preservatives. So yes I see the convenient price but would not but it myself. I liked your other video about fresh produce at family owned market, great purchases there. Thanks

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Yes the prices are very convenient and I know we can do better!! I very much appreciate your feedback and kind words. Thank you very much for watching and I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!

[@cansmashR]

ugh, peasant food, right. I dont like snotty people.

[@arx754]

Maria; As I watched the video, I just knew some people here would lecture her on nutrition! I think you're missing the whole purpose of her videos. What people EAT is a very personal matter, so unless you're ASKED questions about the nutritional value of the foods anyone eats, I just can't understand how Americans, nowadays, are given to giving unsolicited advice on such personal matter. Do you also give unsolicited advice to people the soap, toothpaste, and deodorant they use? Sorry, but I'm stunned at how rude so many people (in our country, the US) that they would find such behavior (re commenting to people about what they eat) so completely appropriate.

[@Mariamaria-tr2xk]

arx754 this is a public video in youtube therefore open to opinions from anybody watching it, I simply commented that packaged food full of preservatives are never the healthiest option, your comment is rude and inappropriate and does not add any constructive point of view

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

Ive had people walk up to IN THE STORE and do the same thing, but their choices of items to lecture me about were worse, here are a few of the items off the top of my head. before my mom passed she wore Depends, feminine products. underware choices., AZO (for urinary infections), and last but not least hemroid cream....I was fuming as this all happened in 2 trips to the store. I live in northern California

[@comfortofmyhome46]

You really saved a ton of money by scoping out different stores! My friend used to live in San Diego and said the groceries were expensive. You did good! Sorry for not responding to your comment on my video. It sent me a notification, but it won't let me respond to you. 😩 Once I can, I promise to respond back to you. Don't know what's going on with KZbin.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you yes food is expensive here so I had to get creative. 😂. No worries we'll be in touch for sure! 😃

[@kelleymariejones6388]

You aren’t kidding, cali drivers in 🌧 are like cave men seeing 🔥 for the 1st time!😂😂😂

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I actually LOL-ed!! So true, I have to use your analogy some time 🙌😂

[@kelleymariejones6388]

The Frugal Minimalist 😁

[@lblake5653]

You did great! I live in LA and there are ways to get around the high cost of living. Housing is high af but food,entertainment and alt transportation can be very cheap. Where is that 99cent store? The one on Fairfax is kinda like yours.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you! it does pay to shop unconventional stores. LA does have many great resources to get around the high cost of living... That one in Fairfax, is it the one on Wilshire? I used to go there 😂 The one in this video is in San Diego.

[@lblake5653]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Yes it is the one on Wilshire. I hope it remains there. The Purple line is coming and I hope they are not displaced. K also shop K Town,Chinatown , Little Tokyo and as many latino mercados I can. Best prices and fresh stuff around. I have learned to prepare just about anything now because of all the diverse neighborhoods.

[@6240tv]

money mom sent me here glad she did .

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm so glad you're here! Money mom is the best. Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@coupondawnsavesalot6268]

I live in CO and can't find prices like these for produce in January!!! I'm so jealous!!!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm sorry to hear that :( It's pretty nuts here I suppose since we're fairly close to probably a lot of distribution centers. Most traditional stores around us have way higher prices too. This store I believe sells a lot of "ugly" or surplus items to keep the prices so low. Are there stores in your area that may do this? Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great week ahead!

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

COUPONDAWN Savesalot Shop the ethnic stores...Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. They always have produce! Or shop Costco for frozen.

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

Buying unprocessed foods are more frugal then buying premade products. I will buy beans, brown rice, fresh produce, and dried products like rice noodles, and canned tuna, eggs, plain big 32 oz tubs of yogurt (it’s more frugal to make it though). No processed foods (except specialty items in Asian stores like Tom Yum paste, Memmu, and Ponzu, Miso. No cookies, deserts, or candies (I don’t have children though LOL). Having a juicer and a food processor/ NutriBullet type blender helps a lot too. Wish I had room for a freezer! You could make cereal bars for cheap and very healthy. I agree...the music is awful. Makes me feel like I am 3 years old. It’s an over used tune on you tube...I usually turn off sound , but here I can’t. Love your channel! Oh, and my car mount (after returning a cheaper one that failed) cost me $18.99! It is so indispensable though, and I am not sorry. Do some research...there are many different kinds, and the cheap ones did not work for me.

[@aliciasoto3772]

Hey, Wendy, can you show some crab meat recipes? & how to cook bok choy? Thanks.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hi Alicia! Yes I will! I have that as a video idea already and it’s just a matter of time to get to it. I don’t have as much time as I’d like to dedicate to video making as I’d like, but I do have this on my mind! Thank you for your great suggestions and for watching. I hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@aliciasoto3772]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate your time. I'm enjoying your videos & am learning quite a lot. I live in NY close to a Chinatown & am interested in the delicious produce seen but not sure what some are or how to use it. Seen the dragon fruit in your videos and enjoy the general content. Thanks.

[@yapsweeleng]

Noticed that you are into 2, 4 and 6. Probably we have a thing with it. Do let me know if you have a thing on “even” numbers. ☺️

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Haha, many cashiers have called me out on this too, Carmen! Yes I’m a fan of even numbers too! My mother is very superstitious and always advocated pairs in everything except for the number four. It has taken me many years to be able to buy things in fours due to that, but I think I’m over that now. The even pair thing lives on strong 😅 I cannot separate chopsticks and I cringe on the inside when I see people doing this. I’m curious if you’re willing to share, where does your thing on even numbers come from? 😃

[@ms.mae9723]

I love shopping early in the morning.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I do too besides the waking up early part. 😂There is definitely a nice calmness about shopping early mornings 🙌

[@CJ-im2uu]

You had initial issues going into a Middle Eastern Market? What was the issue? Suppose if the tables were turned, and someone felt going into an Asian market? The clerks would be happy to help translate an item if the box was in Arabic.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Aw man, I could probably write a book on this. It just has everything to do with me and how I am. Long story short, I'm a quiet person who likes to keep to myself. Any attention to me in anyway makes me nervous and uncomfortable, so me standing out by being the only Asian there makes me uncomfortable. Being around people in general exhausts me physically and mentally. Probably a lot of issues behind the scenes there, but it is what it is. Why am I on YT would be a logical question - good or bad, it's my attempt to break out of that.

[@arx754]

CJ - I just assumed she was trying to encourage everyone to shop there even if they're not Middle-Eastern or of Middle-Eastern heritage. MANY people don't want to STAND OUT when they shop in a store. So,she was addressing THOSE people who thought they might be "intruding" if they entered the store. (And, btw, I'm white (non-hispanic/latino) and when I first starting going into ethnic markers, my hesitation was ONLY they the owners/customers might think I was INTRUDING. That's the ONLY reason. (And after the first time or two, I felt VERY comfortable in every type I've visited. I didn't notice anyone looking twice at me or even noticing my presence unless I asked an employee---or even a customer who looked like they knew what what i wanted to ask). I will say that I CAN understand your reaction though in light of many ignorant people who think "Middle Easterners" are people who are to be feared, etc. It's sickening and so very wrong.

[@littlesongbird1]

That's a huge 99 cent store.

[@janet3319]

Your 99 cent store has a much better selection than the one near me!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm sorry to hear, Janet! Have you tried shopping it at different times and finding out when they have deliveries? It took some trial and error on mine, but I found that if I go early mornings on the weekend the selection is good with the workers stocking everything. I know some stores start stocking Friday too! If I don't go anywhere close to those stocking times, the selection isn't nearly as good. I hope that helps a bit. I wish you great deals at your 99!! Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great week!

[@janet3319]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist I will try that..going early and find out when they stock. Thank you for your response! Love your videos.

[@ligiamonge5277]

Here in Orlando, at least those groceries will cost double

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm sorry to hear. Are there outlet stores near you by chance? Most of the foods we buy from these stores are near expiration and get dumped if they don't get sold. I've seen it with my own eyes :( So it's a win win in my book.

[@sct4040]

You really did well for $120, so much food.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you it for us through quite a while! 😅

[@squiggly7]

Do you shop with a list or not? I was just wondering because many folks advocate sticking to a list or mainly to a list. You appear to focus more on the search for deals for each item individually.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hello! I do not shop with a list, other than loss leader items. You're right, I only focus on searching for deals on things we'll eat. Generally with my freezer and pantry, we have a good supply of items. So even though foods seem random, we generally eat similar things, just different brands. I find that for us, this way saves more money than shopping with a list.

[@mandlerparr1]

We have Aldi, but no 99 cent and no GO store.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

If we didn't have a 99 cent or GO store or their local equivalents, I'd probably shop exclusively at Aldi. That store is better than many!

[@ethereal1257]

I guess tip #26 from your 40 things you no longer buy and their frugal replacement tips hadn't kicked in yet. As you shop for plastic organizers from the dollar store.

[@mandlerparr1]

Sometimes you just get caught up in the excitement of a deal. I said I wasn't going to buy any ice cream, but Walmart just had regular size packs for $1. For $1, I will change my mind.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I love it, you have such a great memory and eye!! I did remember this video while making the other one with #26, which is the reason I specifically showed the Dollar Tree desk type organizers, which is what I was referring to! I never thought any one would ever really care enough to watch for consistency between videos, but I really am focusing on staying consistent and true! I think in another one I said that I bought tri fold paper towels from Costco for my under cabinet mounting, and while true, it really was a while ago that we bought it and they're pretty much untouched because we tend to use alternatives. We haven't bought them since, so we're staying true! Thank you for your great comment and for watching. I hope you're having a great day!

[@ethereal1257]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist I really don't care, I'm a new sub and new to your videos in general but I literally just watched the 40 things then watched this so it was fresh in my mind and just found it kind of funny that's all.

[@sharonbeckmon9837]

Love your narration, but found the repetitive sing-song background music nearly drove me to distraction. Just saying.

[@sherryellesson9665]

I agree... if all the shopping videos have that music going, I'll have to switch to something that doesn't make me feel like I'm a fun house at a children's amusement park.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Sharon, I very much appreciate your feedback! I'll be making different music choices for the future! 😃

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

@Sherry - I'm so sorry, I'll be making different music choices for the future! I appreciate your feedback very much!!

[@mimi31268]

I thought the music was perfect and uplifting 🙂

[@barbarawright3743]

What do you do with all the yogurt

[@varshsadhna4218]

Okay, can someone explain to me why you buy 6 boxes of eggs, and so many Yoghurt and milk. How will this stay good for such a long time. Do you freeze the milk and Yoghurt? And after opening I assume you consume it within the time that is written in the advice on the box. I don't judge but trying to understand.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Hello! For the eggs, I like to batch cook. 4 dozen of the eggs go in to making breakfast burritos for the month which I freeze. The remaining 2 dozen used in daily cooking. And for the milk we go through that in a week's time before it goes bad. I have a teenager. Milk can freeze well, but we don't have to since we go through it quickly. And yes the yogurt I froze, then just thawed it out when we were ready to eat it and it was fine...a bit grainy but otherwise still good! There are many foods that can be frozen. Buying near those sell by and expiration dates and freezing the foods can save a lot. I hope this helps!

[@varshsadhna4218]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist yes, overhere we almost never buy food that is near sell life. It has a discount but overhere it's not very common to do so. But of course it saves a bit of money. Milk goes fast in my home but for example a dozen of eggs stays a while. I don't know but I think I can learn some more saving tricks but I really like a variety in my food. So I think I am stuck a bit. But thank you for responding 🤗

[@grannyprepper7788]

Wendy, where in San Diego is the Altas market? I live in El Cajon. I just looked it up.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

It’s in Poway! 14837 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064. It would be quite the trek for you, but if you’re ever in the area you should stop in! 🤗. I hope you’re having a great day!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

There’s also another market that may be a bit less of a drive for you in clairmont Mesa called Zion market. That is a full Korean store and I’ve made out like a bandit with great produce sometimes when they have their weekend deals. Quality is hit or miss on some but there’s always at least one good thing. It can get quite crowded sometimes too. zionmarket.com/weeklysale?state=ca

[@grannyprepper7788]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist my husband works across the street from Zion market, he works for XPO Logistics he's a truck driver. Your actual not that far away, 15 miles or so. Oops, it's 22 miles away. Zion is only 16 miles.

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

That's awesome! Have you ever been to that store before? I used to go there at least 2 times a month just for their produce. Then found Atlas and have been going there since it's closer. You probably know there's a 99 Ranch near the Zion too, but Zion has much better produce prices 😂 Atlas and Zion have a very similar feel in their produce area and similar pricing as well. I appreciate you watching and I'm so excited to meet a fellow San Diegan! I hope you're having a great week!

[@grannyprepper7788]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist nice to meet you too. I'm a San Diegan for now, we will be moving to Arizona when my hubby's get his transfer. Can't afford California anymore.

[@JJJ-mq5ok]

Good job

[@CatmommieKG]

Wow. a 99cent store where food IS 99cents. In CT, things are $2 or $3. And not the name brands...

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Aww I'm so sorry to hear. There are quite a few things at the 99 cent store here too that are way over that price. The name brand items they have for 99 cents are usually the ones that are really close in their dates. 99 Cent Only stores needs to go nationwide!

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Music is bugging me

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you for your constructive feedback! Others have told me the same and I will be making different selections for the next time. Thank you again and I hope you’re having a great weekend!

[@juanitahall2702]

Did you put all that on top of your bread?

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I don't remember doing so, but I may have! Sometimes I get so excited at all the deals in the store that I don't know what I'm doing. The adrenaline rush is real 😅 I appreciate you watching and I hope you're having a great week so far!

[@kevinjoseph517]

make yr own kefir, yog, buttermilk, sprouts

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I agree, Kevin homemade is definitely the best for finance and health. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great weekend!

[@AnnetteTheEncourager]

Hello New supporter here!! just showed some love hope we can stay connected!! Have a great Day!! Be Encouraged!!

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Thank you so much! Sorry for my late response. Your message got marked as spam and I'm just seeing it now. I'll definitely be heading over!

[@misunderstood2121]

I’ve enjoyed your channel the videos are great. On this video making those comments that at Atlas store u were worried but they didn’t give u any problems, that’s culturally insensitive and wrong. What if someone said that about your cultures grocery store. Please don’t make it out that middle eastern culture is to be feared; why; WHY,!?! It’s a grocery store!

[@barry7147]

i like you funny comments

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

😂Thank you for your kind words and for watching!

[@qmakesithappen]

Revisited this video to take more notes 😊

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Wow cool! I showed my son many of your videos. He said you’re a really cool guy, Q!! 💕💕

[@mimi31268]

🐄🦄🦋

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

💙

[@Runningfromtheherd]

Noooooo not wonder bread..... Better to burn your money for heat

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

Haha I wised up while at the store and ended up not buying it. It’s a bread my son wanted to try because his friends eat it for lunch. I did end up buying one this week and he did not like it one bit 😰 Going to see if ducks will like it 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Runningfromtheherd]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist No Please. It's as bad for ducks as it is for us. In this case just throw it away. I know make croutons from it for soup or salads.

[@mamaloz6200]

Which part of SD are you from?😀

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

We're in North County Inland. Are you a fellow San Diegan?!

[@alishadawn6636]

😂kind of rude u were scared to go into a middle eastern store and no one gave u problems

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I didn’t provide context. This is due to my shyness as I’m quite introverted. Standing out in anyway makes me uncomfortable. It has nothing to do with anything other than that.

[@alishadawn6636]

@@TheFrugalMinimalist thats not what u said

[@chunloh]

Annoying music

[@TheFrugalMinimalist]

I'm sorry to hear..others have told me this too. 😰 I'll definitely be making different choices for the next time! Thank you for your constructive criticism and for watching. I hope you're having a great day!

[@BushnellEntertainmnt]

go vegan!