How to save on Groceries | SAVE THOUSANDS ON YOUR FOOD BILL | Grocery Haul 2023

[@angelabutler7761]

I tell young couples getting married that they should ask for a small chest freezer on their wedding registry! It is so helpful!

[@sarahkapustic1881]

Smart!

[@jenniferrosenthal7731]

We got a stand up deep freezer when we got married almost 20 years ago! Best gift ever!

[@apond04]

Love this! Life hits fast and I wish someone wiser than me had said to get a deep freezer and a minivan up front when I got married 😂

[@AtlantaHospiceRN]

Yes! A chest freezer does not depreciate!

[@andreadavis9730]

That was v My absolute favorite wedding gift! Such a great suggestion to young couples.

[@kyoung2918]

We started doing this a couple months back. We got a few hmmms and haws from ppl bc we were shopping at Krogers. Everyone was trying to say it's expensive there, it's not worth it. But we've found that the stuff they typically put on sale are the things we buy regularly. Then I started using their digital coupons and they started sending me actual coupons in the mail. We went from spending $150+ per week at Walmart and HEB, to about $100 a week. Then on top of that, we use our fuel points and get gas for 30 to 50 cents less a gallon than anywhere else. And to be honest, this channel is how I learned to do this so BIG THANK YOU!

[@curlyfryzzz1]

You really can’t beat Kroger when it comes to sales. Their beef chuck roast is ridiculously cheap with a Kroger plus account. And if you’re into using credit to pay for groceries in order to get cash back, they actually code as a grocery store unlike your standard Walmart.

[@kyoung2918]

@@curlyfryzzz1 Yes! We just got a chuck roast and a pork shoulder roast, each less than 10 bucks and we get 2 meals out of the beef and 4 meals out of the pork. Then their 10 for 10 deals are great or their 3 pizza for 10 bucks. We've been saving about 200 bucks a month shopping there now.

[@christineshah7330]

I can echo this experience. I was a big Aldi/Meijer purchaser, but I find Kroger a better deal when combined with the gas discounts. Our Kroger slashes fresh produce to insane numbers. I guess my neighborhood doesn't like broccoli? LOL. I don't know but my produce spending has dropped in half. I get weird responses because I don't think Costco or Wal Mart are good deals for us. Costco pulls me into buying random things and EVERYTHING is so big that I can't try something for my one kiddo that is picky without committing too much $. Not a fan. Wsl Mart near me has terrible produce, it is messy and disorganized and understaffed. Meh. If I meal plan, shop sales, coupons and clearance at Kroger, fill in what I can't get cheaply at Kroger with a monthly trip to Meijer (where I also get all kinds of discounts and coupons but the food clearance is pitiful) and Aldi (which is just plain cheap)...perfect storm of savings and then my gas is cheaper too. Thank you, Christine!!

[@sheramelton3583]

The Kroger gas really isn't a deal though, because it has so much ethanol in it that you only get like half the amount of miles you would normally get.

[@ptcreations8947]

Kroger's can actually be decent! Like their produce markdowns! We have them and Giant Eagle, whonhas a new Flashfood program where they pull items close to date...and I check those out alot! And pop stuff in the freezer

[@commonsenseuniversitydoesn8559]

My x-husbands ( yes I said x-husbands, I never learned my lesson) hated my extreme couponing and frugal shopping, unless I was spending the money I saved on them. My children didn't appreciate it either, until after they moved out. Then they were asking how I raised them on so little money. I'm a grandma now, and I still shop extreme and frugal. I've had the privilege of teaching many of my friends also. Yet I still enjoy watching Frugal Fit Mom and other channels. Because this old dog, can still learn knew tricks.

[@Elenaensumundo]

I live in Chile. There isn't coupons here, but my daughter calls me coupon maniac hahaha! Because of the H&H TV show. I always buy on sell and I buy all I can with my credit card to get points, and then, when I have enough points, I buy things "for free"... my 18 years daughter says that my signature sentence is "I bought for free" 🤣🤣🤣 and she loves it... she likes to buy for free too and she's always learning from me. The little one (10) is learning too. I think this is a very helpful skill to teach them for their life.

[@barbraprosper9065]

❤

[@Linda-s5j9d]

Love this!

[@charlottar0403]

My big secret is writing down what I ALREADY have at home and then what I need and with a priority of one to ten....

[@dianasimplifies]

Yes I've stopped doing so much stockpiling. That's really helping my budget. Don't buy it if you don't actually need it. ✅

[@vlmellody51]

Because I don't drive and the affordable grocery delivery services are few, I do nearly all my grocery shopping at Albertsons. I love their grocery rewards system, and I save them up to get $7.00 off any meat purchased. Then I look for great sales and combine them with my reward cash. I usually only spend pennies on any meat I buy.

[@kimberlytl6127]

I do this with the deep freezer contents. Everything else has a specific# of items that can fit in its place, so those go on the list with how many to fill that spot. All done with sale ads of course.

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

The trick is knowing WHICH sales are at “stock up prices” and which are marketing gimmicks. I personally keep a price book to know what the going rates are in my area since, for example, I can’t remember the last time bacon was at $2.77/lb like you saw! When prices shift so much from place to place, you need to know what’s normal for *your* area.

[@sarahkapustic1881]

So smart, another channel I watch called she’s in her apron, she sells or has a book she uses to track prices also

[@mrsj5890]

I think it was actually $3.77/lb.

[@erinkerbs6789]

@@mrsj5890 it was on sale for 2.99 lb for weeks at our Safeway and now it's "on sale" for 4.99 lb as of this week.

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

And the best way to do that is to make sure you go into more than one store. If you only ever go into the same store, you might not notice they have higher prices on certain items. Even if you end up getting most of your stuff from one place, you have to check in with the other stores now and again to keep up with what their pricing is like.

[@lexirowe3151]

Yes! This is so true. 88 cents is not a stick up price in my area for that pasta…it normally hits 49 cents a few times a year and I buy at least ten bags at that time. But for others that might be…also look for alternatives to get fresh items cheaper. We have a 99 cent only store and ranch market that sell produce super cheap and that’s an amazing place to hit up!

[@brookiebakerie]

Pasta at $0.88 a package is definitely a stock up price. I also pay attention to what shape I'm buying. I will only buy the packages that are 16 ounces. Some are only 12 ounces, depending on the shape. So if you're really watching your budget, buy the package that's a full pound.

[@jhwilliams6550]

Bacon and lunch meat is the same, I always check the size.

[@lorig.7127]

Tip: If your store shows an item on sale in their flyer and it is not available on the shelf be sure to go to your customer service counter. They can issue you a "rain check". This will allow you to get the sale price on a different week and you'll be able to stock up again. Even when it is back it regularly priced it.

[@jhwilliams6550]

I did that last week when they had a 3lb. Chub of 80/20 ground beef on sale $1.97/lb. Bummer on the one limit though! I didn’t realize the rain check was good for a month so that was great since I live in the country.

[@tampeters2489]

Yes this is a great way to prolong the sale ...buy one day and then even go on the last day of the sale for the popular items and often they are all sold out so can get rain check ..So glad our stores have FINALLY brought them back in last few months

[@kikiann2268]

The stores in my area doesn’t give rain checks any longer since COVID. 😢

[@tampeters2489]

@@kikiann2268 have you checked lately?? stores here stopped for a few years and have just recently had them back

[@cheyennebailey5149]

I didn't know this, thanks!

[@lorig.7127]

Keep in mind you can still buy the family pack that are often on sale even if you live a single life. I buy those and break them down into portion sizes. And put them into the freezer till I'm ready to prepare a meal for my self. Adding a dressing or a barbecue sauce to the bag before freezing makes a great marinade! All you need to do is defrost And bake. Or add it to your slow cooker this way.

[@leeanncornell8305]

Great idea about putting sauce in bag before freezing.🌸

[@HeyNicoleHey]

Yes! There are only two of us here and I do this all the time. If I plan to add stir-fry sauce, I'll cut up the chicken into thin strips or bite size pieces so it's ready to go. Or slice horizontally to prepare for grilling when thawed. Not just a money saver, but a time saver too.

[@70foolio]

I went from a full house to just two of us and I still buy family packs and break them down just to save on the cost. 🎉Great job everybody.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

I do this as well as a single-person household. I invested in a Foodsaver for storing my frozen foods.

[@annewinchester6945]

I'm single, and I do the same thing. Sometimes, I can do a small pack of meat -- such as boneless chicken breasts -- and stretch it by splitting the breasts lengthwise and making two from one. I don't care for thick cuts of meat.

[@Mamahubes]

I’ve been doing this for the 40 years that I have been married. I learned this from my mother because we weren’t wealthy, had four kids and my father worked in a factory. My father would go to the Hostess Bakery outlet on the way home from work and froze all the bread he purchased at a discount. It’s so sad that so many people never had this skill handed down to them.

[@70foolio]

I agree and I’m glad we can share ideas with each other.

[@happycook6737]

Yes, many are clueless and also don't know how to scratch cook. We save tons with scratch cooking and it tastes so much better.

[@paularobinson2352]

Our bread outlet closed. I'm so sad because I remember going with my Mom.

[@paularobinson2352]

@Happy Cook Yes i agree. I have learned to bake my own bread, crackers, chips, & bagels.

[@katherinetyrrell8810]

I was one of 7 kids and my Mom also went to the Hostess store for bread to be frozen. Occasionally, we even got a package of dingdongs.

[@DominiqueJonae]

If there was ever a time for this video to pop up on my feed it's now. I'm sick of spending $400 a month on groceries for only myself. THANK YOU Christine.

[@Debbienezfan]

Whoa! I spend around that on 4 people per month! I shop how Christine does.

[@jennsude4794]

I need serious help !!! Family of 8 ( +2 pets) i spend easy easy $1800+ a month in Canada so thats probably why , I can find sales like this

[@DominiqueJonae]

@@Debbienezfan It is ridiculous how much I spend, and I honestly don't even eat a lot. My partner and I are moving in together soon and he eats way more than me and I'm terrified of the grocery budget doubling at that point.

[@sarahkapustic1881]

Do you buy a lot of prepackaged food or single serve meals. When I lived alone I’d buy say a pack of pork chops and it would be 4 meals. 2 dinner and 2 lunch leftovers. Maybe try some meal prep

[@sandralauzon9416]

Hi Christine.....buy food that stretches soups, stews and get a CROCKPOT.Wishing you all the best!!

[@lynnb1226]

Great tips! I’ve been shopping this way for 30 years, it’s how my parents shopped too. My biggest tip is to buy enough of what’s on sale to last about 6 weeks, cheese for example, because the sales go in cycles and the sale price will come back in that time. I hate to pay full price!

[@victoriaoliver9958]

Thanks for that tip!

[@agethawestphal4671]

I do the same

[@leesecook4283]

she is really amazing at her videos and how she presents this information. im really glad she is helping a whole new generation on a fairly 'new' platform! my mom taught me this type of shopping when i was little. mom is 85 now...

[@chosenoferos]

Thanks to your advice, I paid $48.48 for a grocery haul that would've been $107.87 retail. Your advice has literally made my life better and I cannot thank you enough for it.

[@bluejayacreshomestead6529]

I tried your way of shopping and it does work for sure !!! I found I was buying a lot of stuff I normally would not buy if it wasn't on sale. I have finally figured out what is going to work for my family. I bought 1/2 a cow and a whole pig from the butcher and I only buy dairy , grains,baking items and fruits and vegetables. I am cooking 90%of our food from scratch and we are averaging $431 a month feeding 6 people all the time and 8 people when the college kids are home. I have learned a ton from you over the last year. Never miss a video

[@SarahMaglow]

Can you do video on how to store items long term? Because I’ve seen you freeze stuff I didn’t know you could freeze! I just started this budget journey and my kids get frustrated and say “that’s very frugal fit mom of you!” 🤣

[@destinyhawkins1155]

This week, my Albertsons is having a 10 items for $5 sale! Things included: pastas, canned vegetables & beans, sparkling ICE water, kraft mac & cheese and lots of other things! Such a good deal!! Plus 80% lean ground beef for $1.83/lb! Definitely stocked up :)

[@allyonashamley1763]

Had the best Payless/Kroger savings today. There is a vegan close out on frozen proteins. Original price for one bag is $4.99. Close out price was $1.25. IF you bought 5 or more EACH BAG WAS 0.25¢! I bought 9 bags. So the total went from $45 original price to $2.25 walk out for 9 bags! I was screaming with joy in my head and thinking of you and your videos!!!!!!!!!

[@firequeen2194]

Good advice Christine! My freezer and pantry is so full that I could almost literally not go to the store for 6 months but I’m only one person, lol. I’m at the point where I only buy the loss leaders at the grocery store. Nothing feels better than food security and saving cash.

[@leesecook4283]

YES!!

[@arosegaming4793]

the absolute best piece of advice I received on saving on groceries was to always make sure I ate something before I went so i wouldn't be hungry. Saves me nearly a hundred a trip, even without the planning and store hopping

[@rg-mi5hh]

When something in our pantry or freezer is getting low, we watch for those to go on sale. We date it, rotate it, and it helps. The pandemic really helped us see the importance a larger pantry and shelf life. It also helps if a month with a lot of unexpected expenses come up, you can eat from pantry and freezer. Good video!

[@ninsartcabinet]

Some Kroger wisdom I gained yesterday. I was perusing the frozen seafood and saw a sign that the lobster tails were on sale. 2 in a pack, priced at $12. The sale sign said they were $6ea. Well one would assume the two pack was one sale for $6. No, no. I bought some, they rang up $12 a pack. I went back to the meat section to double check the price with an employee. He explained the INDIVIDUAL lobster tails were on sale for $6 a piece and since it was a two pack, the price was $12. We both agreed that was a dirty way of doing things, but he couldn't do anything about it. Money Saving Tip always double check the price of items when you ring them up.

[@KkBo15]

Especially when you shop at Kroger. You really need to watch their prices.

[@happycook6737]

​@@KkBo15 Every week I find Kroger price errors!!!! 😔

[@deboranndeborann933]

Why not return them while you are still In the store?

[@jedimom7934]

Many years ago, before KZbin, I read a book called The Tightwad Gazette, where she recommended a “price book” so you’ll know when you see a good price on something in your area. It’s in my head now. I usually hit a different store on my way to work in the morning and pick up the stock up items. Thanks for all you do. This video is so important to a new generation of frugal moms in the making.

[@seskain]

I used to have a price book. I ended up turning it into a Google Sheets, since I would forget to bring my price book to the store ,but I always had my phone with me

[@mbarnes1300]

We keep lists on the freezers of what is in each. Super handy when planning dinners!!!

[@maria_w311]

Hi Christine 👋 I've been playing the grocery game for almost 20 years now. I get frustrated if I have to pay full price for anything. 😅 After a few months of shopping this way, you get used to how much you can use before the item goes on sale again. Most things go on sale every 12i(sh) weeks.

[@stephaniegaddis1716]

You bring up a GREAT point! Grocery stores have a cycle or rhythm to their sales and loss leaders. Their sale flyers will lead you to believe that THIS IS THE BEST DEAL ALL YEAR, but in reality, for non-perishable/canned/frozen items, it'll be back around at a good price in a few weeks. It's also helpful to know when seasonal or holiday items really are at their best price. Ex. St. Patrick's Day is this month so corned beef and potatoes are cheap right now (in New England). Easter is next month so ham will be the loss leader at a great price. Then in May there's Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day -- stock up on Mexican food items and grilling items. Once you understand the rules of the game, it's easy to win! 😁

[@maria_w311]

@@stephaniegaddis1716 yes! I buy ham twice a year, at Easter and Christmas. 2 Turkeys at Thanksgiving. Very important sales to watch for.

[@DollyJohanne]

Thank you for sharing! I personally is living alone and I normally practice “veg of the week” and “fruit/berry of the week”. I have been loving salads for a long time now, so I do have more volume of different variations of veg, but this is what my thought process is. I look at the prices and the quality and choose a veg and a fruit/berry as my main snack/side. I have green grapes for my snack this week for fruit/berry, but I also have frozen fruit and berries, some fresh strawberries and bananas. Snap peas are my main veg for snack. I am Norwegian and we have a deal going on for 30% of all fresh fruit and veggies for some weeks at chain store like Aldi. A less expensive store. It ends on Saturday. The store I normally use for veggies has been closed for a rebuild and open up again today. I have been watching the app, checking Facebook for the particular store, but nothing about something more special. I come today and it was not 30% off there, but 40%! This is just right off when paying. I come home from the hospital today and had to start over with the fresh stuff, and I so enjoyed myself 🤑🥰🤣🤩 I could buy several cucumbers, pack’s of grapes, and snap peas, and also some strawberries in less quantity, and so much more 🥰🤑🤩 So happy and blessed 🙏🏼 So nice to could share it with some people that would get the excitement, as I know people will do here ❤

[@victoriaoliver9958]

Having an extra 1.5 freezers and freezing milk, cheese, and bread that's on sale has been a game changer for our family!

[@StGregoryQuartet]

Expert tip: if you put your meal prep with your grocery list make sure not to leave your list in the grocery cart on your way home. 🙋‍♀️ been there done that!! 😂

[@norcalgal6785]

I’ve learned (the hard way) to take a picture of the list with my phone just in case I lose it!

[@kwyatt97]

This is the best way of saving money. I've done this for nearly 50 years.

[@kerryf9796]

I've been shopping this way for 30 years. Even when we were just starting out and not making much money, we sure ate WELL! I will never shop any other way. Sometimes people can't understand why I get 30# of chicken or 5 tubes of toothpaste. I try to explain it's because it on sale 50% and the toothpaste is free... This way I don't need to go buy it a full price when we need. I also used to get a lot of laughs and confused looks when people would see 4 24 roll packs of toilet paper in the basement. When the pandemic hit, nobody was laughing anymore lol.

[@ChantalM3]

It was nice shopping at Costco early on in the pandemic and not having to worry that there would be no toilet paper available!

[@jschwederslp]

My husband and I work in opposite directions. I scan our local stores ads the day they come out. Then I ask husband to stop at the stores he passes on the way home and I stop at the stores I pass. Marginal amount spent in extra gas this way. I try and ONLY pick up what I stopped for because that's where they get you!

[@kimberlyreitsma]

What a great system!

[@bbfarmz3200]

My weekly goal is too see how many days I can go without spending any $$$. I have always shopped and menu planned from the sales flyer or my own stock. Simple common sense to me.

[@biffm.2806]

Yes! I menu plan from the weekly deals. I also plan which freezer meals to stock up when I see sales.

[@janfoster4670]

I love the hunt for clearance stickers. I got Pork Butts today for 1.49 a pound which is over 50% off here in Alabama Your my hero. I’m trying to stay under $600 this month on food for a family of 5. Keep doing what your doing. ❤

[@happycook6737]

This is the quality control department. We'd like to stop by and sample your pork BBQ, ahem pork purchase, to um ensure quality since it had such a low selling price.... 🤣

[@PupsforLIFE9]

Have been married almost 55 years, and we raised two daughters. Have been doing all these tips for the entire time. Very necessary to do it when the kids were growing up. Not necessary now, but still shop the same way that I always have! Do enjoy these videos! 💕

[@lhead7226]

I started to actively search out clearance deals at my local Kroger this week and snagged 2 loaves of their private selection bread for $1.20 each as well as a package of their buns for $.99 and 4 32 oz. jars of MIDS pasta sauce that is normally $5.49 each for $2.20 each. Thanks for the heads up on the clearance items sometimes being in the aisles, because that where I found that deal. I also was able to snag 5 vacuum sealed packages of organic grass fed beef, that was normally $8.49 each for $3.40 each on clearance and I just tossed those right in the freezer. Thanks so much for helping us save money on groceries!

[@graytabbie]

The Kroger I went to when I lived in Houston, TX had the best clearance section of any grocery I've ever been to. It had so many good markdowns and I saved so much money! Sure do miss shopping there.

[@jhemeyer]

This is the only way I’ve ever been raised & taught to shop, so it always shocked me when people would literally go shopping for their entire week’s worth of ingredients, regardless whether they were on sale or not. I still love to watch these videos though!

[@svetlanadreher7190]

Be mindful that some stores put on sale produce that is about to go bad. I learned hard way that it goes bad like TOMORROW. I once bought full price fish at Acme and froze it immediately and it went bad while thawing! Not everything on sale is good

[@Fiery154]

Shows why having a “Buy Price” and knowing the average price for your staples is so important. That milk was a bit high for what I’m typically able to get from Aldi.

[@donnamullins2089]

So funny . Never knew the kids went grocery shopping. "Glad to see them". Yes I made that bacon sale. I break my packs down since it is just the two now. Just had bacon and egg sandwich for breakfast. Yum. My freezer is maxed out. But always Wild caught gulf shrimp, bacon, chicken, ground beef and pork. Last week blueberries were fresh and on sale froze in one cup bags for muffins. So easy. Thanks Christine and supporting cast members.

[@jolyhart]

I buy bacon when it is on sale, stock up, then the next day I take a couple pounds and fry them up to all but done. I use my traeger to do this but can use the oven too. Then after the bacon is cooled off I pack it in a container and freeze it. When I want bacon I pull out what I want and stick in the micro wave 30 seconds or so and whola....fresh bacon fast. I learned this working in a cafe and have done it forever!! Hope this trick help someone.

[@paolasmith613]

Loved the tips. Specially on building your menu based on sale items rather than pick a menu and then buying all the stuff at ultra expensive prices.

[@justthe2ofus850]

I live for the bloopers and out takes reel at the end, i just love your family to pieces. "Aren't you GLAD i commented" lol

[@TheWynch]

I've shopped the reduced meats for years and years now, a lot of people won't buy them, find out which day the grocer puts it out, mine usually put their reduced meats out after the weekend shopping is over. Today I saved 123 dollars on meats, all at either buy 1 get 1 or at 50% off, it was healthy size portions for a family of nine and will last for at least 2 weeks. That was at 1 store, I got chicken, pork and beef. I usually do more than one store but didn't have to today. SCORE !!

[@caziontherise]

This was good grocery shopping tips. Inflation proof the second biggest bill in the home after housing. Food is hundreds of dollars a month. Store hopping the sales ads weekly will save money. If you aren't used to split breast or leg quarters are a solid option for 2023. New brands on sale and store brands for staples are gonna save lots of money.

[@robynhayward]

Thick cut bacon is the only way to go! I buy those big packs and portion them into ziploc bags 😊

[@carlahardwick9908]

Goodness, my ultra shrewd depression era mother taught me this as a child. It becomes fun, like a game to try and get the best deals! Add canning into the formula and then you can really build up a pantry! I buy summer produce in bulk when it is very cheap and can, can, can. Carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, all kinds of tomato products, peas, beans, and lots of fruits. I also preserve meat and cheese by freezing and sometimes canning. We are so blessed in the US to have wonderful choices at good prices. It just takes a little planning to make the most of it.

[@carlahardwick9908]

I paid 99 cents per gallon of milk this week. I will be put away in the freezer or canned for baking needs. You can't beat 99 cents.

[@be59856]

I committed to trying this out last night. I spent time to go through the sales ad for my store to find those sale items. I was shocked at how much I saved yesterday! I spent $167 for nearly a solid months worth of proteins and about two weeks of other groceries, but the kicker was I saved $74.12! That has never happened. Thank you Christine!!!! 🎉

[@tammyturowski6703]

At Kroger and Albertsons saving 50% is tots doable

[@kristacoleman4712]

My husband wonders why I love grocery shopping so much, but this is exactly what I've been doing my whole life. My favorite deal recently was BOGO whole chickens that worked out to be 89c per pound!

[@leeanncornell8305]

What is Bogo?

[@KissimmeeAfterTeaching]

​@leeann cornell buy one get one free

[@donnafaycrehan5179]

@@leeanncornell8305 Buy One Get One BOGO

[@happycook6737]

🎉You got a great chicken deal!

[@loswife6233]

​@@leeanncornell8305 Buy One Get One- Free (so two items for the price of one) is typically what BOGO means. Occasionally someone will say BOGO- half off which is buy one item get the second item half off. I hope that makes sense.

[@lisakallunki5042]

We cut the pork loin into boneless pork chops! Costco recently had the pork loin for $1.99/lb with an instant coupon of $4 off per package so we found the two smallest and cut/froze pork chops for the year!

[@rhondavigil795]

I shop like Christine before I knew Christine. It saves so much money. You will avoid food waste too. Shop your freezer, pantry and frig. Shop sale ads and clearance.

[@mrskimmieg]

Same here😊

[@annemccoy7765]

I appreciate your videos. This is how I've shopped for 40+ years & I'm not stopping now. So many folks whine about affordability - if you restrict or avoid eating out & fast foods & shop the sales & discounts, clearance and have a stockpile of frozen, canned goods, rice, flour, etc, you always have food in a pinch & never have to come near paying full price on food and groceries. This is a Great way to educate people.

[@lindaharrison3635]

I've literally shopped like this since I was a newlywed, so almost 40 years!

[@kevinjoseph517]

buy in bulk..25 pound brown rice etc

[@nancycarney]

I have been keeping up with your videos for about 2 years now. I have implemented the WooHoo shopping method with matching coupons to sales and looking even more for those clearance items. LOVE YOUR STYLE. Thank you for all the tips. Every Tuesday AM my Kroger has HUGE markdowns. I have to go by 9 am. Seniors love this. I bought 14 days of meat for $51 and produce for $18 and 1 loaf of Kroger Bread for $1.00 with coupon. Add coupons to balance and I paid before tax $54.17. WOOHOO!

[@lovelife7343]

I shop all the clearance foods then make a meal around them . I save a fortune.

[@pocketminxuk112]

We dont have those special money saving leaflets/offers etc in UK Food prices are increasing, almost double now. I can only shop the clearance and cook/batch cook accordingly. I was shocked at chicken wings now £5, they were 85p for exact weight pre pandemic/Brexit etc Scary times for great tips! Thankyou 💞

[@h1a1n1n1a1h]

I thought the Netherlands had increasing food prices but a recent visit to the UK made me so mad/sad for all of you. Growing up in New Zealand I am used to higher food prices and extreme seasonality of fresh food but what is happening in the UK currently is beyond.

[@sB-wl4bp]

I live in London and we have farm foods and Lidl with these leaflets and offers regularly

[@vanessawarr1822]

Lidl and Aldi have leaflets

[@pocketminxuk112]

Ive seen The lidl/aldi type people are referencing... they are not the same as USA leaflet coupon/digital linked deals.

[@patriciacarter8442]

Christine I have been making my tomato soup with Rao's marinara sauce mix with 1/4 to 1/2c of heavy cream. So creamy and good. Less carbs and sugar:)

[@mrskimmieg]

I do this too (different brand of sauce) and add a spoon of pesto. YUM!

[@somethingoldsomethingnew2199]

Campbell's is the only tomato soup we like, lol! However, Becky at Acre Homestead made one that I need to find the time to try. It looked delicious!

[@jerim4543]

I rarelyr buy anything that isn't on sale.Meat deals go into the freezer. Canned goods go into the pantry. I base my menus on the fruits and vegetblses that are the deals of the week and pull from the freezer and -pantry. We eat rice and beans, but also shrimp and steak. Smart shopping is the key We eat great and gourmet meals almost everu day, Your videos are my inspiration. Thank you

[@mcmacts238]

Prefer to pay a bit more for healthier meats !!!! Organic is the way to go!!! Less is more!! Love Thrive Market!!❤️

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Excellent video. Sometime it is helpful for people to see a visual of how to start stocking up on sale products and pivot with serving what is on sale.

[@justplaintara9028]

In many locations, during winter, it is recommended that you do, afterall, put pants on to go out to the porch to get your Thrive box. It is always recommended that levels of neighborhood activity be considered when making bottomwear choices in all seasons.

[@ms.krueger2660]

I have an ice chest in my car. I go grocery shopping at 2 or 3 stores in a day. I buy the sale items. I stock up and I have a freezer full. Saves me lots of money. I go out twice a week. I look up the ads on Line.

[@nosnerd1967]

Congrats on half a million !

[@erinkerbs6789]

Since Winco doesn't have ads, or digital coupons in some areas, I go old school and write down the deals at Fred Meyer and Safeway. Then I compare at Winco. 75% of the stuff on sale elsewhere is also on sale at Winco. I just got the roasts that Safeway and Fred Meyer had on sale for 50c cheaper per lb at Winco. Then I only buy the things that are cheaper than Winco at the other two stores.

[@pamelastokes2964]

Hey darling. Just a quick tip about bread you've frozen. When you take it out of the freezer, slip a paper towel in the bag. When it is thawed, it will have the same exact texture it had when you put it in the freezer. It really works!Pam in South Carolina ❤

[@sherryclark9228]

I just order premade meal delivery and has saved me so much money every week. It’s not for everyone but it’s just me and my husband and it’s $137 a week vs the $350 I spent a week grocery shopping before and I get to choose what I want to eat each night. I order 12lbs of lean beef per month from certified Piedmontese for $90 and the rest of my groceries is just coffee creamer and a few miscellaneous items. Works for me and my bank account is at least $100 more per week and I don’t have to cook and my kitchen is always clean. But I love your channel and appreciate all your tips that I have used. Just thought I’d share

[@janeulness2119]

Our Kroger gives the clearance to the food bank.

[@crowma]

I buy lots of hamburger. I cook it with carrots, celery, and mushrooms grated and chop onion, garlic. Then I freeze it pre-cooked so a few minutes with sauce to warm up and quickly have a supper. ❤️👍

[@beccay4750]

When a store is out of a deal (like the bacon) make sure to ask the store for a rain check to get that price when they get more stock.

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

I’ve learned this from my mom at a young age as well as from my FACS teacher. When you grew up in a food desert you learn these tricks and tip. Now that I live in a community that has multiple stores to shop at you shop the ads and get the best price for your bang. I’ll stop at 3/4 depending on the week. There’s up to 8 different stores a person can shop at that’s including like DG and DT. I’m even counting Sam’s in my count.

[@judiswank82]

Shopping from the add and making a list is something my mom and grandma taught me a long time ago. My grandma was the grocery bargain queen.

[@staceyshaw4885]

Got the pork loin bogo free deal and at my Kroger it actually rang them up 50% off each so the similar size didn’t matter. 😉 I’ve shopped similarly to you for the past 14 years as well! Kudos!

[@jessicaartz489]

Also if you buy bone in chicken save the bones and skin after cooking and put in the freezer,you can later take a bulk baggie of it out and simmer in a pot with water and make bone broth fr future soups etc. Also keep your onion ,carrot etc. skins for veggie broth or throw those in with the chicken scraps. I put my frozen scraps and drippings in an electric roaster or crock pot. There are lots of videos that will show you how easy it is to make. Very good for you. Strain it,let cool completely then divide in quart freezer bags and save for soups,gravy or to sip on when you aren't feeling well.

[@spearministries424]

i shop once a month, if i run out of some thing i live with out it. i do freeze a lot of stuff including milk. always shop the deals

[@shardurham4615]

Buying from your local bread stores when they have sale's racks is a great way to save money but to get the best prices and you can freeze it and have a nice stock for a while

[@sarahdrozdzik5797]

Hey! I've been watching from near Vancouver, Canada for a few months now. This is the only way I've been able to feed my family of 3 for our 500 a month budget (we pay about twice as much here for everything before even working out conversion rates). It's such a great system that even with our teeny budget I generally end the month with more food than I started with. Love it, thank you for all the tips!!

[@kyoung2918]

She really has made such a difference in how much we spend for groceries. Her tips are saving us at least 200 bucks a month and my husband recently lost his job and with the stock ups we have bc of her advice, we have been able to do just fine with cutting back on shopping. Thankfully he is back to working and out stock pile will get us through.

[@kimberlyreitsma]

What a great video, Christine! I pretty much shop the same way as you do now. My husband and I have a more keto approach to our diets, so we are eating a lot of meat. Therefore, I do not buy meat unless it is under $2 a pound. It keeps the grocery budget lower. Yesterday, I scored chicken leg quarters for 60 cents a pound (clearance sticker) and fresh pork loin for $1.50 a pound (buy one get one free sale). For the win! :D

[@TurnerMaxAdventures]

I love these videos!! Please keep doing this; it helps so much!!! You ROCK!

[@Rosie-mz4bx]

When was this ad and how did I miss out?Those pork loins are good for cutting up your own pork chops.

[@chelseagarchar4338]

Yes!! Been shopping this way a long time!! Literally years. It honestly shocks me how many people don’t shop this way.

[@GrandmaScratcher]

Awesome! I love how you show how to start a pantry and stockpile and begin reaping the benefits in the first month😊😊😊

[@4mandysake]

$11 on a big pack of thick cut bacon is an AWESOME price these dsys❣️❣️❣️ GREAT FIND😁

[@SlyTurtle00]

Thanks Christine for another great video. I’ve been watching for a few years and learning about stock up prices and freezer storage has made a huge impact on my grocery budget. My family spends less than $100 per week, we’re never in need and have a full pantry. My favorite stock up items are meat, cheese, pasta, bread and sauces. It’s amazing how much a difference smart grocery shopping and meal planning has made. Thanks again.

[@happyday5352]

Thank you for your relatable tips. I am following another channel that has started "BUDGETING". And had like 2000.00 a month for food. Who has 2000.00 for food in this economy. Anyway appreciate you and your tips.

[@sarahkapustic1881]

How large was the family

[@happyday5352]

@@sarahkapustic1881 5

[@sarahkapustic1881]

@@happyday5352 oh wow yeah I’d say if they had a family of 10, but that’s very large. I watch our tribe of many with 11 kids I think and 2 adults and I don’t think their budget is that high and they do a lot of homemade and fresh

[@ChelseaNichole2911]

I occasionally get lucky and stick up on discounted meat at Aldi and Walmart but aside from that, we don’t have a Kroger type of store with clearance groceries where I live 👎🏼

[@Nicole-zv7ee]

Grocery hauls are so fun to watch! Thank you.

[@Sher1965]

Your whole family cracks me up.

[@colinkaak9874]

One thing I hate are the coupons/sale prices that are “digital” that you have to scan. Sometimes I don’t have my phone with me, and the cashiers won’t honor the price unless you have downloaded it on their app. I feel if it is on the flyer or a sign,you should be able to get that price at the register. Not everybody has a cell phone-believe it or not. And yes, I do have a member card , but not the digital app.

[@sheramelton3583]

You don't need a phone with you. You can clip the coupons at home on a computer or at the library or something. They are stored on your card, and when you check out you just enter your phone number and the coupons are linked to the card already so they come off.

[@BobbieDirks]

I download the Digital Coupons from my computer before going to the store. They are linked to my phone number. I enter my number at checkout and I get the digital savings.

[@jennyl.5358]

If you go to Aldi's when they open even if they haven't put the 50% off stickers on meats/fish if you bring the product to the cashier that expires that day they will take 50% off. My freezer full of 50% off chicken, steaks, ground beef, not the only person that does that. I immediately go that section when they open, best day for it is Wed and new products.

[@sarahkapustic1881]

I never thought to actually ask, figured they would’ve marked it down if it was meant to be marked down. Thanx

[@jennyl.5358]

@Sarah Kapustic Since the cashiers are also the stockers, sometimes they don't have time yet. You gotta point it out but they always mark it down when I do.

[@roseannbradley3724]

Didn't know that either, like others here I thought you had to wait for markdowns! 👍 I'll be doing this now!! 🎉🥳🎊

[@roseannbradley3724]

Thanks for that info!! 👏🤩👏

[@brittanyvik1778]

I have followed you for a while for inspiration on how to save money on food and you must have done what you meant to do because I took advantage of these exact deals at my local Freddy's! I am so proud of myself. Growing up, my mom bought all the expensive food and brands and never budgeted for food so it has been a learning curve for me now that I buy food for my family!

[@amywilliams6637]

I do this every week/month. We even have a local consumer reporter who lists the best prices for our area on her Facebook Page every week.

[@wolchfam]

I’ve always shopped how you do. Buy what I absolutely need but also buy the good sales. I hardly ever buy meat that isn’t a good sale price and freeze it.

[@zipporah8875]

Dec 26,23 found 10 piece chicken thighs $1.02 and the rest under a dollar at super1 in Tx❤ I got 11 packs.I thank God for always looking out for me and my small family!

[@jazoyler]

You said you don’t like tomato soup, but have you ever tried the Pacific foods, organic tomato and roasted red pepper soup? It is amazing!

[@kamidamms]

I've been shopping this way for pretty much all of my married life, going on 28 years. I've tried to teach my kids to do the same, but I wasn't sure it stuck with my boys until recently. They (4 boys) moved out of my house and are sharing a house, so they buy and make their own food most of the time, now. 3 of them have learned to be fairly frugal, I still wonder about the oldest of them, though. My daughters are all fairly frugal and 1 has 3 kids, the other 2 are just barely 16 and 18. The younger 2 have now downloaded grocery apps on their phones and they help me look for cheap groceries and help with meal planning so that we can save as much as possible. My kids' friends' parents always used to ask how I could afford food for my family because I was a SAHM and I had 8 kids. My hubby didn't make a lot of money, so the parents were always flabbergasted at my grocery budget because, with smaller families, their budgets were easily 2-3x as much as mine and they thought they were frugal shoppers. My kids are well and had plenty of treats and things, I just knew how to shop and had to teach the other moms how to do it, too.

[@littlemissbekah9722]

This is a very good step by step how to get started on this way of shopping and eating. My parents did this my whole childhood so it comes very natural to me. I had to teach my husband how to do it when we got married. This is a great example starter video.

[@marinamayo7994]

Truly excellent advice! I shopped very similarly when raising my family! Love your content!

[@marywilliams6871]

I learned to shop this way from you last year. I now have a stock pile to rival yours! I always have something to throw together. My freezer if full of clearance meat. My pantry has clearance items everywhere! I’ve saved so much money!

[@sarahkapustic1881]

Hard to say no to a great deal on food even if we don’t “need” it

[@BigSmashKing]

I loved this one 💗

[@philipe6293]

I have done couponing at Walgreens. Lots of videos on this and CVS. I always say now, I will never pay for toothpaste as you can find great coupons and cash back offers on that type of item.

[@gwennelson6419]

Thank you for normalizing this way of shopping!! I have struggled so long with meal plans. It is sooo expensive when I go with my list of meals. I thrive with this method!!!

[@claudiazamora8420]

Thank you for your videos now I know how to shop better so me and my family can save money and stock up on items that we need in our kitchen

[@2bbossfree]

Toast and/or dehydrate bread and make it into crumbs for meat loaf and breading. MUch cheaper than the breaded options for fish and chicken and last really long once it is dehydrated. IF you don't have a dehydrator, put it in the oven on low and leave it all day. Then turn off the oven at night. By morning it should be ready to make into crumbs. Toasting in the toaster will speed up this process.