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[@rahjaich]

ah, homegrown zucchini... you have them either very small an not worth the hassle or you drown in them. there is no in between

[@naomiwillis9323]

"I dont know how to say no to the stickers!" Girl! I feel that!

[@kristineroehl9940]

I struggle with not stocking up when things are cheap as well. I cleaned out recently and was able to donate for our work food drive.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Same. I hit Smith's this morning for zucchini but they had a bunch of good stock up deals so I kinda loaded up 😅

[@No-sv6mu]

My husband and I went to Iceland last summer for 2 weeks. We rented a camper van and had access to a camping stove and small fridge. I got instant oatmeal on sale weeks before we left and brought it with. That was my breakfast every morning for 2 weeks, and only cost me $4. I also brought with protein bars, drink mixes, hot sauce packets, small containers of spices, zip lock bags (which I then used to bring home black sand). Then all the extra space in my hiking pack I filled with goodies to bring home like chocolates and volcanic salts and spices. Going to restaurants is very expensive in Iceland. We were able to eat very well in our camper van shopping at the more affordable grocery stores (including beer from the airport shop) for less than $250 for 2 adults for 2 weeks.

[@katiegarland8235]

FYI , If anyone is ever thinking of moving to Florida the first shock you’re gonna have is the price of food. There are no $.99 things. There are no drastically reduced items. There are no places where you go and buy big pallets of things for a really reduced price. If I could get some of the prices Christine is getting I’d be doing good.

[@Ozziecatsmom]

Pretty well the same thing in Canada. Even if something is nearly expired it’s only 30% off. Not often I see 50% off. I use an app to find the best grocery sales near me.

[@lindas1430]

@@katiegarland8235 Ive found amazing deals here and there. Currently using burger Pattie’s I found on clearance at target for $3 and it’s a 1.3lbs pack. But like it’s not a common thing

[@Brianna_Little_Apple_Mama]

Check out grocery clearance stores. I know I went to a bakery one near WPB a few years ago!

[@lindas1430]

@@Ozziecatsmom I’ll have to look into that, thanks

[@natashav6432]

Yep SWFL here , so expensive .

[@mileycyrusfan4ever35]

Can you show the meals you made during months like this!! That would be awesome

[@victoriasamadi8729]

I wish you'd stop assuming everyone has a fully and crazy stocked pantry! You gotta be rich in order to save money your way😂😅

[@Mamame4]

@@victoriasamadi8729No - it just takes time to stock up. We saw here that Christine stocks up when there are sales. She has a bunch of pounds of ground beef that will last a few months and if she freezes the milk, it will last as well. She shows through her videos how she stocks up and how her budget is real. Learn from her! Keep your eyes open for deals!

[@HeatherMama7]

@@victoriasamadi8729 but she shows how she has stocked up this pantry very inexpensively over a long time. 🤔

[@mollyb8136]

She normally does it in a separate video 😊. Fingers crossed for another Christine cooking video soon🤞🤞

[@mollyb8136]

​@@victoriasamadi8729maybe her extreme budget videos would be more your jam 👍👍

[@candycemonroe7345]

You can freeze whole tomatoes as long as you turn them into sauce or other liquid product when you thaw them. It's really easy to peel.😊

[@lesliekanengiser8482]

I freeze mine until I have enough to can. Then when I have around 50 lb, I thaw and can the puree and the juice

[@DragonQueenx1]

I get tomatoes cut the top off so they stand up and put them under the broiler for a few minutes, let them cool down the peel just pulls right off then put the tray in the freezer.

[@candycemonroe7345]

@@DragonQueenx1 I peel them as they thaw.

[@DarlaLeuschen]

When you said $100 I told my son I would never be able to do that without using up the stuff in the pantry and freezer. And I have a hard time saying no to the stickers too. Just did a grocery haul away from our little town. Any time we have medical appointments they become medical/shopping appointments...cuz I mean we have already spent the fuel. Today we will be processing for the freezer all the great finds from yesterday. My trunk was full and the back seat even had some...but the deals!!!!!

[@jillgott6567]

Ground Sausage was on clearance at a local IGA store for $2.99/ pound. So I bought 3 one lb packages, took it home and cooked it all up. To the first pound I added Purple Cabbage, Onion, Yellow and Red Peppers, can of diced Tomatos, Broccoli, Cauliflower ,Carrots and seasoning. To the second and third pounds I added an Onion, a Tomato a d seasoning. A four ounce serving of just the meat was $.75. By adding veggies I can stretch the meat to 6/8 portions thus making it around $.50/ portion. What a great savings ! 😊 Christine, your channel has really helped me to find these bargains - I greatly appreciate all you do.

[@twohawk57]

Have to say your hair looks amazing. So flattering.

[@deniseb7370]

Love the hair! ❤

[@IAmKsKorner]

Me making my husband listen to Christine say " I can't do it. I don't know how to say no to the stickers." Then looking at him to say "She gets me." Because SAME!!! It's how I feel as well. 😂😂

[@Bunny422MM]

Term life insurance is the best route I went. The life insurance, if available through work, is null and void if you change jobs. I did the math and pay barely more than I was via my paycheck- and immensely larger payout “if life happens.” Thank you for reminding people of this.

[@courtneyalward4178]

I've never been this early I love these videos, really showcases how being prepared helps in more then just a worst case scenario

[@CityCountryLifeTN]

I have been watching you for such a long time! Our family truly appreciates you :) The amount of times I buy a clearance salad kit at Kroger and do "hot meat+cold salad" ;)

[@cobysmith3179]

I’m careful with discount meat from Kroger. After buying chicken on clearance on multiple occasions (still within date) my family got sick several times. I stopped buying chicken on clearance and just buy when it’s on sale and stock up then.

[@abigailsmith8690]

I had a similar bad experience with some ground chicken at Kroger. Chicken is already so iffy and cheap, better to just buy it on sale and not roll the dice!

[@twoods2914]

Love this, we are currently eating through the freezer also before Christmas. Love how creative we can be. Love all your tips and recipes too.

[@kelliconlan8133]

September was the highest amount on the budget I have spent this year. A LOT of stock-ups happened this month! But our freezers are full and pantry if full.

[@sarahl.944]

Christine, you could make Zucchini Cobbler from that monster zucchini. It sounds crazy, but it's delicious. It tastes like apple cinnamon. All recipes has a decent recipe. I highly recommend it.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

Mock apple pie!

[@jhwilliams6550]

Pressure can the ground beef. It keeps it out of your freezer and is ready when you need a really quick meal.

[@bethmichaels8410]

Raw or frozen?

[@twovirginiacats3753]

I live within walking distance of two regular grocery stores (not Aldi's or a discount store). I walk the aisles several times a week and have found that even the "expensive" grocery stores have unadvertised clearance and mark down items. You have to shop regularly to spot them. Most recently I found boneless, skinless chicken breasts for 99 cents a pound. I have also scored Italian sausage at $1.00 a lb and canned goods at 30 cents a can. I love pickles but the price got too high, so I make them from scratch with fresh cukes that I found on sale.

[@wallashakalla]

If you find a good deal ask yourself “can I freeze or can this”, then buy it, because you can freeze or can just about anything.

[@leytonfortnite4724]

Yes yes Christine monthly grocery hauls🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jbalconi9903]

If that's a black beauty zucchini, it will still taste great at that size. Thank you so much for your recent video about the discount grocery stores that sell past-BB food. I had no idea how idea how I was manage a $30 food budget this month. Found there's a discount store on my route! For $9.55, I got lunch for 12 days and breakfast for 6 days. I have $20.45 left for the month.

[@kerryrowles5217]

Hi Christine, you are the only American on KZbin who I have heard pronounce the word 'cauliflower' the same as we do in Australia! Have been eating through my stockpile for a few weeks and trying not to spend, except to replace items used up. September was my lowest spend month in a while. TY. for the inspiration.

[@Gigi......]

Ah, my local store was selling boxes of fish at $1.60 each! I HAD to buy them!!! That's 36 pieces of crumbed fish for $9.60! (Yes, i did leave some for other shoppers.) It makes economical sense to stock up when the deals are good!!! Happy bargain hunting, everyone 🎉

[@heathermiddleton4958]

Your hair is looking amazing girl!

[@jillsweet6469]

I love your content!! You are realistic about all you do and very inspiring. Thank you for all you do!!

[@harold6355]

Andrew is my favorite. Can't believe how grown up he looks.

[@deannapolaski9485]

We clear out our food in the spring so we don’t have to have our deep freezer running in our garage in the 115 degree weather all summer. So in May we spent $300 on our family of six (4 boys). We don’t eat many processed foods so that budget was entirely produce and dairy.

[@Danielle2Cats]

My budget is $212 for only myself but I have allergies so foods without them cost more. I also refuse to be poisoned so I eat organic. I barely stay in budget.

[@KJDogluv]

Organic foods use pesticides, too. fyi. Buy conventional.

[@brendaspencer6691]

Great job. I have learned so much from you Thank You!!

[@julietigyer3450]

Love your videos...and can I just sat I am LOVING the modest dresses the girls are wearing in the dance pictures!

[@bethmichaels8410]

I noticed that too! Such a refreshing change from most pics I see these days. 😵‍💫

[@joanngordon5247]

That is awesome! I would struggle with produce withdrawal! But I am planning on not buying any shelf stable and Freezer items for October and November so that I can reduce my freezer, pantry, and canned goods. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lizpimentel2566]

My goal for October is under $100! I went slightly over budget in September 😅

[@patriciacarter8442]

Awe Andrew! Too cute.

[@courtneyalward4178]

I was 425 for a family of 4 for the month of September... Canada is hurting for prices 😢

[@sharenread8677]

We always get zucchini from my roommate’s aunt and it’s chopped up for salad. 2 donated to us every time. Yes, they are that huge. Sharen

[@jessicavanderhyde3997]

I also can't say no to the stickers!!! :)

[@pookysboutique]

Where I live in Texas there is a Wally World and a United…that’s it…no great couponing, no great clearance/markdowns. One has horrible fresh fruits and veggies…the other is waaayyyy overpriced even when on ‘sale’. Instead I’ll drive the 100+ mile round trip to Costco and Winco in Ft. Worth.

[@SarahSchneider2]

In September I spent around $200 on groceries and its usually just me I’m buying food for. Did buy some extra on sale and ended up spending way less than August groceries. Aiming for that or less in October. Spent $27 on groceries this morning and should be good now for another week at least since I have a lot in fridge/freezer pantry from sales. I’m with you it’s so hard not to buy the deals. Between now and the end of the year I want to use up more of what I already have instead of buying/spending more weekly.

[@letmehavemypeace1469]

Can you do a keto and paleo version?

[@sw3et24x7]

I grocery shop for my father in law periodically and I saw chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce on clearance at Walmart. They were marked down to $1.75 for 32oz but when I went to check out they rang up $0.75! I grabbed six at the time but when I went to get more they were all gone 😂 I can't say no to the clearance deals either 😅

[@nawalal-rida1607]

Miss your cooking videos

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I quit buying meat in the tubes, because I have came home with bad meat and not knowing it. I prefer the see through packages. And in my opinion my Krogers doesn't have any good deals on their meat in the clearance area.

[@ckrivers9501]

Interesting fact!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your own spit will remove your own blood from fabric!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truth!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danielleonfirehernandez5150]

Money I use to waste on online shopping I have just converted into clearance food shopping! 😂 I save a lot more money now since I rarely pay full price for anything in general. I also can’t say no to stickers. We need a support group 😝. Last week at Fry’s I got 4 - 2 1/2lb bottom round roasts for around $5.25 each. Pork loins for .99/lb. Like how could I say no?!

[@freeinghumanitynow]

@@danielleonfirehernandez5150 It was your civic duty to say yes!! 😂😂😂

[@rosemarydoran9907]

I shop at Bakers (my town's Kroger affiliate). They have the best bargains on meat and dairy. Loved the $4.99 2 lb bags of cheese and the $3.49/lb Land o Lakes butter last week.

[@laurielyon1892]

You couldn't pass up the discount on the ground beef!! My mother-in-law recently passed away at the age of 96 and we are going to get her house. Things are crazy for sure, but I have 2 upright freezers full of food, I have many shelves of home canned food and store bought food. I'm really working at making sure I use what I have and only buy things that I actually need like milk and potatoes when I run out. My husband told me please...if you see a deal...let it pass, don't stock because we would have to move it lol. So far I have passed...but I do have a running list of what to watch for deals on when we get moved.

[@jacquelynheldt7789]

I’m doing that October, November, and December because I’m currently pregnant

[@lu_to_the_wanna]

Aloha from Hawaii, where Costco’s avocados were $9.99 today

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

You got zuked!! :-D Hee hee hee I just went to Aldi today, and spend 195. But, that included 2 things of tp, a big pack of paper towels, ttwo boxes of garbage bags, two silicone dish brushes, and the very important pumpkin cat scratching house. 😀 So, probably around 145 on actual food. We were out of everything, it seems like!

[@valeriestevens7460]

That sounds so good. Chicken and salad 🥗 with cheese 😊

[@idemelendez]

This doesn’t work for everyone. I only have one sad Walmart and zero discount grocery stores around. Aldi and other fancy stores are almost 2 hours away.

[@tamaraliscia3408]

I found Walmart also has discounted products that are left in with regular priced items. One of the employees told me you have to get there early to get them.

[@lindapittsonberger1874]

Going cheaper is not always the best nutritional way to go; however, getting as much as you can for a dollar is how many moms just have to go.

[@valentinathehiker4862]

I love sales and clearance stuff…. Never seen milk on sale in California 😢

[@stacyfausett5436]

If only….no deals like that herein SW Missouri!

[@astorytoldhere]

Cauliflower, (according to all major dictionaries😐) is pronounced as "call (a=uh) flower". But you do you...I love all your content, no matter how you pronounce your veggies🤣

[@dawnt5587]

Yes, it’s call a flower.

[@suzie2080]

at 7:09 all I could think of was, I apologize in advance, "That's what she said". I said I was sorry.

[@aclaus596]

The cinnamon oatmeal makes great cookies

[@jessicapatton8189]

I need to do a clean out and make room for more some stuff. It’s a delicious and viscous cycle. 😂

[@FrugalFitMom]

It really is!

[@VagabondWay]

So interesting. The meat deal!

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

Freezing everything will not help you in a power outage. Better to dehydrate and can your food.

[@dianasimplifies]

It does as long as you have a generator

[@elizabethhenriott-raising5boys]

I never got any of the emails for the membership I was in. I canceled a few days ago because I never got emails or info. I hated losing that money I’ve spent. I was trying to keep the membership.

[@natashav6432]

I'm in swfl and my grocery stores don't do discounts /clearance very much at all. I shop the only outlet I have which is bread outlet but no other stores have discount grocery . It's so frustrating . I do shop sales and not brand loyal on very much at all but . I do all I can to save but the stores here just have no sticker deals

[@jessicatounkara8753]

Love this video.

[@wendys528]

Hard nope😊 $35 per week on eggs here and not a sale sticker to be found in my local store. Small loss-leads yes, true sales never.

[@joannafoster3423]

Short i like in it, not long e like the dog collie.

[@grannyrsh5553]

I’d love to find ground beef 90/10 for under $4. And the milk! Wow. I’m stocking up on things. I think food will keep going up and there will be shortages. Trying to eat up the items that have been in my freezer the longest but still buying new stock as long as I have the space. Good video.

[@Leslie-wb8cb]

I got the organic 95/5 (or whatever it is) for $3.99 a lb. at Aldi a couple months back. I wish I could have bought more than the 5 I took!

[@dianasimplifies]

I get organic grass fed beef on sale for $4!! I can't imagine paying more than $4 for conventional!

[@dianasimplifies]

​@@Leslie-wb8cbyep I got that sale too. I think it was more fat than that but more fat is healthier anyway

[@livroaberto]

I kind of do this in tiny scale, as I don't have as much as a stockpile and freezer space. But I can't go without buying fruit. How do you do about it? You have a lot of it frozen/canned? Obrigada.

[@twovirginiacats3753]

I started buying frozen fruit or canned fruit. I still buy fresh but a lot less of it. Bananas are cheap so I always buy them.

[@yanak7159]

That’s what we do. I buy whatever fruit is in season on sale and always try to have frozen fruit for smoothies for kids especially. Bananas are always so cheap.

[@Lauren-ks4ep]

It would be hilarious if you reacted to Dougherty dozens grocery hauls ….it’s ridiculous.

[@chelseafailla9887]

Also have a hard time saying no to the deals 😜 not sure if the flashfood app had participating stores in your area - but that really ups the game 😬 haha

[@FrugalFitMom]

Flashfood is NOT in my area, I'm so sad!!!

[@jenlown4640]

It's hard to find good deals especially at Walmart

[@ruthtingle7219]

Excuse me ma'am, ma'am I need to know how happened to the kid. Why was he bleeding, what happened, is he ok? You can't leave us nosy nellys hanging

[@FrugalFitMom]

I never heard what actually happened!!

[@DarlaLeuschen]

@@FrugalFitMom and now the entire inet is curious lol

[@kevinjoseph517]

me--one man--600 dollars in a month for groceries. los angeles/ traders joes etc.

[@KJDogluv]

That’s literally insane. You can certainly do better than that

[@cindydaniel6125]

I can not pass up a good markdown sticker or sale price. 😊😊😊

[@TermiteValley]

This video fave me a good laugh.

[@Peanut11111]

I do every month cause it's only me.

[@catgodfrey6451]

No Fred Myer or Kroger here in our piece of NC 😞

[@jenniferbarney4220]

Have you seen the new Beetlejuice movie?!

[@lindas1430]

Anyone here from south Florida Broward county? Is there anywhere you’re finding good clearance markdowns like she does?

[@katiegarland8235]

Nope, it just doesn’t exist. Please see my post above.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

It doesn't exist. I find Walmart and Aldi to be the most affordable. You can shop the flyers but I find my savings is better just shopping for the budget recipes I've accumulated that my family will eat. I reduce my meat intake as much as possible. Shop fruits and veggies only in season or frozen.

[@abou8963]

​@@yvonnepalmquist8676no

[@kendratai]

I live in an oilfield town in the middle of the desert and with only a couple grocery stores(everything is always out of stock because this small town cant keep up). We dont see prices like that and the sales are pathetic lol Your hauls make me a little jealous, especially since we are a family of almost 7!

[@lucyalderman422]

How much of your pantry and freezer have you used

[@NancyHanes-c7c]

Fred Flintstone zucchini !

[@lindadabrowski6181]

I wonder if I could still maintain a reasonable food bill if all the beef was grass fed, the chicken, fruits and veggies were organic and as much as possible was not processed, or in bpa plastic or cans. Just found out I'm prediabetic and am learning good carbs vs those that spike insulin and the effects of chemically laden processed foods. Your method is how I shopped over the years to keep the food budget manageable, but is it healthy? I feel that trying to stretch food dollars and eat "healthy" has become a really challenging task and a full time job educating myself. I believe everything in moderation, but I've become almost paranoid about what foods I buy and consume. Yikes! There has to be an easier way.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Most likely not as those are the most expensive foods you can buy. However, you can eat a great diet without organic and grass-fed products.

[@DragonQueenx1]

Hang in there, Linda diabetes is a huge learning curve. Eatin cleaner requires planning and diligence. Go to farm markets, use pots for growing things you like. Use protein pasta . Sourdough or sprouted bread. Meats is good for diabetics. Diabetes is unique to each person. I cut up and freeze/ dehydrate a lot of veges in summer. I use the gluten free measure to measure flour and it works for baking. I use cornstarch or plain protein powder if I want to bread something. I also take any free veges from my workmates that garden. I hope this helps. Give yourself grace small changes at a time.

[@dianasimplifies]

Actually you can. Try shopping Aldi. They have good prices on organic. I get organic grass fed ground beef for cheaper than a lot of people pay for conventional. Also Sam's has a great non GMO chicken brand that is very cost effective. I spend around $500 a month for 2 people. We buy very little junk food and eat very well and healthy. We eat lots of produce and meat.

[@kristycastillo993]

My problem is we are carnivore. We don't eat cheaper foods like beans, rice and pasta.

[@bethmichaels8410]

Did you miss all the clearance meat she bought?

[@kristycastillo993]

@@bethmichaels8410 not every place has meat on sale

[@bethmichaels8410]

@@kristycastillo993 Then you need to find other ways to save I guess.

[@FamousAshleyGrant]

But wait!!!!!! Why was he bleeding?!?

[@cherylgay7037]

Zucchinis that big are no good!

[@abou8963]

Exactly. That was not even petite.

[@shannahmatecun9996]

❤️

[@kevinjoseph517]

big zucc = lots of seeds.

[@c.k.mitchell2124]

I live in Hawaii and our prices for groceries are flippin' ridiculously expensive. I walked out of our local grocery store today with half a bag of groceries for $35. All I got was eggs, 2 onions, 2 bell peppers, 2 tomatoes, romaine lettuce, & a block of cheese!

[@FrugalFitMom]

I agree!! Hawaii is SO much money!

[@rosemarydoran9907]

I visited there in 1996 and milk was $6/gallon at Walmart on Kuaui. Everything has to be shipped in. The cost of living in paradise.

[@c.k.mitchell2124]

Yes and it's only getting higher.

[@eileenthomas6342]

Christine why did you cough out the word almond flour that was weird .

[@FrugalFitMom]

It's an item that I never, ever use. And should never buy again

[@eileenthomas6342]

@@FrugalFitMom lol

[@words.Of.Truth.]

The little story at the end could have been left off