Frugal Living - 5 Tips To Save Money At the Grocery Store ( Frugal Tips) Frugal Living Secrets Work

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

If you would like to help support the channel then become an Ultra Super Fan Member to get Status Updates along with a Loyalty Badge kzbin.info/door/-SQHQ4e6Yg7PDoROnM1Y0gjoin Thank You!

[@sherrycrutchfield2890]

Hi Sarah enjoyed the video. Ty for taking us to the grocery store the tips helped

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching! I enjoy going to Food Lion and seeing what they have and the prices. The cost of groceries for basic items has gotten so high. Getting sales is so important these days!

[@christophervogt7456]

Hi Sarah! I enjoyed seeing a different type of video. Thank you for sharing your tips. A good tip is to shop the loss leaders. Those are the deals on the front page of your supermarkets' weekly flyer. They're willing take a loss to lead you into the store, hoping you'll buy other items while there. The trick is to just buy those sale items . Sneaky! Lol

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Hi Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing this type of video. I hadn't heard the term "loss leaders" before, thank you for sharing that! Good suggestion on buying only items on sale on the weekly flyer. Everything is priced so high these days. Have a great weekend, Chris!

[@judygriffing1276]

Hiya Sarah! Thanks for sharing your tips. No matter how old one may be, there’s always something new to learn. A couple of tips…shop early in the day and on a full stomach if possible and check the produce department for markdowns. Have a great weekend. 👋🏼

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Great suggestions, Judy! I like that - don't shop hungry, good idea! The price of produce is really high, any markdowns is a blessing to shoppers. I hope you have a great weekend, too, Judy!

[@Linda-in9ns]

Nice video! 🌻🍁🧡

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching tonight! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bitbit3427]

I know I cry every time I go to the store. It is unreal. I don’t know what to do…… i’ve quit drinking soda. I drink water now I do not buy any bacon never have never will goodness gracious at the price of the butter….. at my store. We don’t have a discount rack. Good luck shopping. I’m so glad you get to go to the food pantry.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Grocery store pricing is very high! Shopping at the food pantry is a huge blessing. Before the food pantry, I ate instant oatmeal and grits very often. I love to look at pricing at Food Lion but also realize if I had to rely on grocery stores 100% for my food, I would be back to instant grits and oatmeal.

[@loritanner4478]

Last weekend I found a 3 lb. Package of expensive bacon. 22.97 reg price marked down to 8.34. Because it had lost its seal. Who cares. I took it home and repackaged it into 5 servings for my hubby and I. That is how I save money at the grocery store. I look for things that are ready to hit their sell date, and are marked way down. I always check what's on the marked down shelves. And hopefully I have a coupon for those items too. Plus, I am a home canner. Just got 7 big bags of beef bones from my boss. He didn't want them. They were from last years cow he had butchered. So I told him, I'll take those! And I made 86 pints of beef bone broth out of them. And canned them all up. Then I always save any chicken bones. Like when I get Costco rotisserie chicken, when my boss goes to Costco to pick up stuff for the store that I work at. Then I take all the meat off those 4.99 chickens. And freeze it in portions. Then take the carcass and make chicken stock out of them. Yesterday, I canned 48 pints and 7 qt. Of chicken broth out of all the bones that I had in my freezer. Just waiting to get enough to make a nesco roaster full of broth. There are alot of ways I store up food, cheaply. Even in this economy. Been a canner, for all 46 years of my marriage. Learned how from my gram and my mom and aunts etc. They all canned in the 60's and 70's. So glad I learned that skill. Plus I enjoy it too.

[@Suzy-u5v]

I wished I knew how to can, unfortunately didn’t have anybody with that knowledge

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

That's a great deal on the bacon you got! Canning is saving lots of money for you, that is wonderful! Smart to get those bones and make your own broth. Folks like you that know how to can are so blessed with knowledge. Yes, it can be looked up on the internet but it's different when someone is right along side of you teaching the skill!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@SusanWaller-y8v I know what you mean!

[@loritanner4478]

@CareFreeLivingChannel growing up I helped can with my gram and mom. We didn't have much money when I was growing up. So mom canned. And mom and dad hunted deer and elk. We had a 31 cubic ft. Freezer that was always full of meat. We also raised pigs for quite a few years. We would raise pigs for our friends and relatives. Because we lived out in the country and had the room. Then all the people that wanted pigs would buy the feed. We just raised them for them. Then everyone paid for their own butchering and cut and wrap. Was a great deal for my parents. Plus it was fun raising the pigs.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@loritanner4478 You were taught life skills! That is a priceless education to learn how to can and raise animals. Your parents sound like very smart folks!

[@CAJST-dh3oo]

Hi Sarah, Thank you for this video! I was wondering how prices are in the USA these days. What is the big deal with Rao's pasta sauce? Have a fun weekend! ❤😊❤

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I'm glad you enjoyed seeing grocery prices in the USA! It's pretty high in my opinion but from what I'm hearing it's less than Canadian pricing. I'm sure the Rao's sauce is great, but I'd prefer a more affordable option myself. Have a fantastic weekend, too!

[@rebeccabaker572]

Great video you need to start a prep pantry you could possibly store things under your bed just a thought

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes underbed storage is a great suggestion!

[@amyclark9581]

You get such great stuff at the food bank I wouldn't think you would need to grocery store

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

For sure! The food pantry allows me to eat better than I was able to before.

[@tinaengle8989]

Wouldn't miss a video ! Great job ! ~ Tink

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Hi Tink! Thank you for watching. I hope you are doing well! Have a wonderful night, Tink!

[@kelleyedwards3351]

If you pair a manufacturer coupon when they’re BOGO it saves a lot I follow southernsavers and she tells you what the pair ups are every week.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Great suggestion! Prices are so high these days, every coupon helps!

[@CynthiaHamilton-f6v]

A little tip regarding bacon. In the "olden days," all bacon was sold by the pound (16 ounces). Years ago, they started selling some packages of bacon that were only 12 ounces, which is 3/4 of a pound. These smaller packs cost less, so many shoppers think they are getting a better deal. Not always so. Have to watch that. Thanks for the great videos. ❤ Cheers!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

That's a great point! I remember when bacon was sold in 16 ounce packages! Thank you for your tip.

[@peggyward9592]

I enjoyed the Food Lion video and tips. I’m going to get some of the bogo bacon if they still have it. Have a great weekend!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend, too!

[@Randy8923]

Enjoyed. Blessings.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you so much for watching my video!

[@judyzocco1694]

Hi Sarah , thanks for the tips. Have a great weekend

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching tonight! I enjoyed the Food Lion trip and sharing prices around the store. Have a wonderful weekend, too!

[@danetteo8538]

One tip a cashier friend of mine told me to save even more on the Buy one get one free sale you can use a manufacturers coupon for each item. For example if you buy 2 items and the store is having a bogo sale you can present 2 coupons and it should be subtracted off the total amount. Worth a try!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

That's a great idea on adding coupons to the BOGO sales, thank you for sharing your tip!

[@AnneRampey]

😊❤

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thanks so much for watching tonight!

[@Bitbit3427]

You’re so pretty !!!!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Awww, thank you very much!

[@lr6851]

And we saw your face clearly 2 times! You are pretty!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

@lr6851 Thank you very much!

[@janicegermain5522]

Hi Sarah, Thanks for sharing your tips. The price of meat has gotten way out of control. I guess we just have to buy what's cheapest rather than what we want mostly. I find it funny that your prices are similar to ours, and I'm in Ontario, Canada (that's without taking the exchange rate into account, as if I had, yours would be much cheaper of course). I love those little pumpkins. I'm thinking of picking one up this week so I can start decorating. I hope you have a great rest of your week (see you Tuesday)!

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Wow Canada prices are extremely high! I cannot imagine higher meat prices than what I've seen over the past few years. Everything has gone up so much! I remember 20 years ago, I could go to the store and get basics like bread, milk, butter, bacon and it was affordable. It's all changed so much! The pumpkins were so cute, I enjoyed looking at them, too. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for watching!

[@christinefrench7530]

Good video

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you so much! It was fun to go to Food Lion and share some of the grocery prices!

[@blessedmomma6626]

Good evening Sarah. If there is a Kroger near you, sometimes they have some very good sales, that's when I stock up. I will check prices with Walmart to see if it's cheaper at Kroger on sale or Walmart. I bought over 300.00 worth of laundry detergent for 100.00 I kid you not on clearance at Kroger, I have not bought laundry detergent in over a year. I've bought 4 boxes of Huggies Diapers for 14.00 each box on clearance for my grand-daughter. Some BOGO's aren't a good deal. Have a wonderful weekend. God bless.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Hi Sara! Wow that's a great savings on laundry detergent! Yes, great suggestion to compare pricing at other stores. Diapers are pretty expensive. I've heard stories of diaper service that used to pick up washable diapers in the 1960's. Disposable diapers seem way more convenient to use! True some Buy 1 Get 1 Free are not the best deals, gotta compare prices for sure. Have a great weekend, Sara and God Bless You, too!

[@janetsides901]

When I was a single mother, I remember thinking 2.99 for bacon was expensive. That was before I got married 24 years ago, now I’m back to choosing between items. What do I need more. Groceries shouldn’t be this high.❤ I don’t buy living pumpkins to decorate with anymore. I buy pumpkins in all sizes from thrift stores and dollar tree to decorate with.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

You bring up a great point on saving money for Fall decorations by shopping at discount stores and thrift stores! That's a great way to be able to re-use the decorations year after year. Living decorations are wonderful, if it's within the budget. At this rate, the cost of all types of food have just gotten too high. The grocery prices today seem to be equal to what organic groceries cost 5 years ago. Have a great weekend and thank you for sharing your tip on Fall decorations!

[@craftsbeautyandlife5163]

Thank you for the great tips. The way everything is going up in cost every penny counts. As soon as i can i want to become a member of your channel. I just recently retired and have to wait until all my money starts coming in.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Every penny does count, it all adds up! It's wonderful to have the Membership option, but please know it's just an option. If it's not in the budget, then I totally understand! I'm still learning about how Memberships work and all, so it's a learning experience for me. Have a fantastic weekend and thank you for watching my video!

[@Janice-h1v]

Oh my goodness when you said an albino pumpkin I laughed for sure. I know bacon is high but I buy it when it’s on sale and I think about how many servings I can get out of one package. I only eat two pieces or three if I’m eating a sandwich with it. So it’s actually a good buy for the amount of meals you can get out of one package. Kroger in my area runs sales on their vegetables and soups at Thanksgiving time so that’s when I stock up for the year. Once you get your pantry and freezer stocked you can just buy the items on sale. It saves a lot. I do buy the bigger trash bags not the contractor bags cause they are too big. I don’t like the kitchen size. See you next time. Jan

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Hi Jan! On a prior move, I was cleaning out my old apartment and the kitchen size trash bag broke on me. It was an absolute mess to deal with! I love bacon, too. Great idea on stocking up your soups at Thanksgiving when your store puts them on sale! Great point about setting up a pantry and then filling it in with sales items. Those little pumpkins were cute, I did not realize there was such a variety in shapes and sizes. Have a great day, Jan!

[@dianezielaznicki9799]

Hi Sarah can't wait for your next video. I was wondering if you make a small Thanksgiving dinner with food pantry items. That would be a challenge.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Tonight’s video will be fun! About 30 minutes to go. I like your suggestion for a Thanksgiving dinner. I usually have a meal based on what I’ve got available to eat. It would be nice to fix it up and share what I make for Thanksgiving!

[@GrumpyGrandma2423]

Always look for coupons either digital or paper ones out of Sunday newspapers

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Good point, Lois! Coupons never go out of style! That's a great way to save.

[@DebbieM1140]

❤

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching tonight’s video!

[@DisabledandPrepping]

Our pick and save recently had a sale on their soda. I believe it was Pepsi, Coke and 7 up and it was buy 2 get 3 free. And I definitely got that five twelve packs of sugar free sprite.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

That's a great deal, buy 2 get 3 free!

[@sheilacirioni4676]

Happy Friday..thanks for the walk through.😊 Hope you enjoy your weekend. Stay out of trouble& keep being thrifty.🧡🍄🎃🍁🍂🌻🌴

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Happy Friday to you, too! Thanks for going along to the store with me. I really enjoyed the flowers and the Fall items. Have a great weekend!

[@GrumpyGrandma2423]

Have you looked on KZbin to make up your own flavor creamer?

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Hi Lois! That's a great idea! I would like to try your suggestion on making the flavored creamer.

[@DisabledandPrepping]

I really like that dawn power wash. But I learned to make my own so the battles of dawn that I have will last me a long time making it with the directions to make power Wash.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Making your own dish detergent is a great idea!

[@DisabledandPrepping]

@CareFreeLivingChannel It really helps stretch out my liquid dawn detergent. Cause it only takes a little because you have to add other things to make the Dawn power wash.

[@DisabledandPrepping]

@@CareFreeLivingChannel Would you like to see a video on it? I could do one and then put it in my rotation of videos.

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I think it's a great idea and I'm sure many people would benefit in seeing a tutorial of your dish soap making process!

[@kathybromley8084]

Our Giant grocery has boneless skinless chicken breasts for 1.69 lb of course there is a 2 pkg limit

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Oh that’s a great deal!

[@weeburd3730]

I cant keep mums alive.I dont know why but i don't do well.with them.begonias,petunias and inpatients i do well with lol

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

When a living plant does not do well, there's always "faux" plants, they are just as beautiful!

[@weeburd3730]

@@CareFreeLivingChannel yea ,i have resorted to a few inside my house.in my garden i have many real

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

I like both types of flowers and plants, the real ones and the faux ones!

[@weeburd3730]

@@CareFreeLivingChannel i must admit the faux plants nowadays are so realistic,unlike what we had when i was younger and thats a long time .haha.I love my garden and love having it full of flowers.

[@3l3ments001]

😂@ 6:02 😂

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching my video! Have a great day.

[@marysimpson7688]

❤

[@CareFreeLivingChannel]

Thank you for watching my video today!