ONCE A MONTH GROCERY HAUL | LARGE FAMILY ON A BUDGET

[@NicolaLinley]

Please -please- please!!! Make a high protein (lower calorie) eating plan video ❤️❤️❤️

[@cynthiagilbert]

I 2nd that request please🎉🎉

[@mindicardello3842]

I third it

[@pamelabalboa5174]

Yes please!

[@grayponytail]

Yes!!

[@rebeccav.3734]

Yes!! I need that, I'm old! 😆

[@libbysworld7649]

I know that sponsorships are a nice income stream for you and I don't fault you for having them and working with partners. Especially since they are all things you actually use and trust. However, I must say it was very nice just to have you focus on the subject matter of this video from start to finish with no diversion. So nice.

[@natalieeubank4533]

Well they need an income also they can’t do everything for free and her family needs food as well

[@meganlichty7383]

I mix ratio with peanut butter and freeze it then drizzle a little chocolate on it. Best Snickers ice cream dupe I’ve ever tried.

[@Showard4743]

This hair color is my favorite on you. Beautiful!

[@kayleenvoelker2358]

That exactly how I have always shopped...only buy what is on sale and stock up then it is an amazing price.

[@deborahsantos6849]

This made me wonder - I’ve never seen you make homemade Greek yogurt in the 5 or so years I’ve been following your channel! I recently started making it in the crockpot or instant pot and it’s like half price and you can choose your fat content according to preference! It’s soooo tasty, not tangy like the one from the store! There’s some budget delicious protein for ya!

[@Hannah-lc7de]

Yes! I always buy extra milk when it's on sale or marked down to make Greek yogurt! Even if milk is full price, the homemade Greek yogurt is still half price from store bought! I keep yogurt ice cubes in my freezer so I always have a yogurt start ready to go.

[@bradchaston5601]

Can I just say your hair is super cute. I love you and your enthusiasm. Always a great day when a frugal fit mom video pops up

[@lindamedeiros4618]

I've been playing Tetris with my pantry and freezer for months now. Time to make space for a couple of turkeys! 🦃 Found them for only $.47/lb and at that price, might as well have one cut into quarters and Tetris it in the freezer. Cooking for 2 (or 3) here, but my daughter's house is about to get a surprise turkey drop-off too. 😂

[@tressalewis7004]

It is so nice to see people enjoying real food! Tomatoes, mozzarella, bananas, avocado… need I go on?❤😊

[@KJDogluv]

All food is real food.

[@anneinstx1969]

Arborio rice works fine used as rice if needed. Do it like you would do a Rice A Roni one pan thingy. Sauté the rice, then It expands fine when you add the water and simmer covered for half hour or so. I would make a hamburger tomato mushrooms green pepper goulash-ie kind of thing and use the rice instead of macaroni sometimes. I have done the pure Arborio rice thing as intended, once, only.

[@No-sv6mu]

Jewel (Albertsons owned) has been putting boxes of cereal on sale for $1.29-1.99 the last few weeks. Have I bought 28 boxes of cereal? Yes I have 😂. Those boxes are almost $9 when not on sale. Most of the boxes have been Cheerios, Corn Chex, and Rice Chex for me to make spicy gluten free chex mix for my husband and daughter. I'm easily going through a box of each a week just for the chex mix alone. When the prices are like that on non-perishable stuff we use a ton of, of course I'm going to keep buying when the sales and coupons are awesome.

[@Bayoulake]

Omg I love this woman ❤

[@flightlessphoenix77]

I love avocado and feta with lime juice and crushed red pepper flakes on toast. Unbeatable.

[@QueenOfHillCountry]

When our pantry/freezer is overly stocked...we play kitchen "survival" week...and don't go to the store. No waste!!

[@samanthadodd8112]

I do that when my freezer gets to full to put anything in it.

[@outsanely]

Avocado in an egg salad situation is delicious!! I started using ripe avocado as a sub for some of the mayo in my egg salad ages ago and it's always so delicious- I like to mash it up with the egg yolks and some mayo and pickle juice, then mix in the chopped egg whites and some salt and pepper. The pickle juice keeps the avocado from oxidizing!

[@SavingADimeAtATime]

You and I are similar, reality check. I did this a couple months ago. I am still working on my plan. I looked in my freezers and figured I had 1 year of food to cook with added fresh options. I think you could also last 1 year with no frozen meat stocking up when cheap. If I were him, I had a ground beef, I would buy two. If I ran out of chicken legs I bought two on sale, of course. I am so happy to have an empty freezer. I think I had over stocked up on the deals. Especially now since two of my children are gone, to live their lives.

[@lisaphares2286]

You can use arborio rice for things other than risotto. It would be excellent in rice pudding, grind it up it cream of rice hot cereal, add to soups and stews, especially if you want to thicken it. It’s rice so it’s versatile.

[@emilysmalls6508]

I use avocados to make devilled eggs for me and my daughter cuz we don't like mayo. So so good!

[@jhwilliams6550]

Avocado Deviled Eggs are the best especially with lime juice and bacon bits. My daughter found the recipe for a 4-H food show contest.

[@TheRealJules]

I make my own yogurt in the instant pot. Started a year ago with a small individual container of fage as a starter and a gallon of organic milk. All I do is just keep a little from the previous batch to “seed” the new batch. MUCH cheaper than buying individual containers at the store. It lasts a week.

[@dianasimplifies]

So then do you use a gal of organic milk every time? Plus your starter?

[@TheRealJules]

@ Yes. I use a tea cloth and a strainer to strain it afterwards so it’s more of a Greek yogurt type consistency. Yields about 1.25 qt., depending on how much liquid you squeeze out.

[@dianasimplifies]

@TheRealJules ok thank you so much

[@irmaflores9271]

Omg! Love your hair😊. I actually eat avocado toast with hardboiled eggs and I eat my leftover caprese salad with toast of course for breakfast!😂 I mashed up my avocado and spread ir on toast ot baguette bread. Then I cut a hardboiled egg in slices and place it on top of avocado with salt and pepper. Another idea is take some baguette bread slice through horizontally. About 6 to 8 inches in length. Toast it. Then drizzle olive oil over the bread, place some prosciutto on top of bread and put sliced tomatoes over the top and salt it. I learned this last one from when I lived in Spain. They call it a "watanga". Doesn't sound spanish I know, but was a terrific breakfast with some Cafe con Leche. I love this channel.😊

[@leytonfortnite4724]

Impressive Christine good work I love you channel!

[@anadiess]

Arborio rice makes really creamy rice pudding! And it's super easy if you use the slow cooker. So if you're looking for a non-risotto way to use up that rice, that's my recommendation.

[@j.l.emerson592]

One year, I won't say how long ago, there were no movies where I hadn't read the book first. Then I found one! I was so excited! About 5 minutes into the movie, I realized that I had read the book... The movie had a different title than the book... My family won't go to the movies with me because I spoil the movie, having read the book before the movie is made... The movies are almost never as good as the book.

[@CharleneEvenson]

I have been reverse meal planning for years and it has saved me thousands over the years.

[@melma5910]

Beef stew, tonight. I had lots of veggies needing to be used and I took a can of beef from the emergency pantry. Warm, filling and I had everything to make it.

[@bridgetteurbano1440]

I love your hair. I have seen every one of your videos. I have loved seeing all your hair eras 😄. Also loved the video as always.

[@misst2474]

Timely vid, Christine! Just inventoried my 2 freezers this morning. Found about 12 things I'd completely forgotten about plus things I thought we still had were gone. I now have the content on a spreadsheet what I can use for my meal planning and shopping list prep. Now to do the same to my pantry. I will get organised and use stuff up!!

[@infjandcoping4614]

Another youtuber suggested pulling things out that you intend to use up immediately and placing them on your kitchen island/ prep space. Sort of as a visual reminder. Use first/ make a plan to meal plan for these items. Great for expires soon items.

[@mamachicken1548]

Hey Christina!!! Just watched your video on crockpot meals from last month. Love your videos!! So real and doable recipes. Also like the movie clips you add. crack me up!! 🤣 The batman took me back to childhood

[@Bloodhoundjed1]

I went through my freezer to verify my inventory and wrote down on a separate sheet of paper of meats I need to use up, before they get much older.

[@marroosh]

Use the risotto rice and canelloni beans and make a nice soup. Maybe add some sausage you probably have kicking about in your freezer somewhere😁😊

[@jml238]

Throw some cottage cheese in your egg and avocado! Extra protein and so yummy 😋

[@RAM-eb2te]

❤❤❤ Love reading, hate watching movies made from books I've read. The movie usually changes too many important details.

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Yep - reverse meal planning works great.

[@shellee888]

I have been using the Ibotta coupon for Knudsen’s cottage cheese and waiting until the cottage cheese is on sale at Safeway and then applying the coupon getting the sale price and the I bought a cash back. Thanks, Christine.

[@nicholsbarbara7863]

I have been enjoying your videos since you started. Huge fan. I liked your blond hair better.

[@dianasimplifies]

I did too. I will probably get used to it though. ❤

[@wallashakalla]

Same girl. I don’t watch movies if I’ve read the book. I might cave for the new Dune movie. Funny story, husband and I both went grocery shopping. Not together, different days, same list. Good thing it’s soup season!!!

[@chrissydawn2783]

Love your videos friend! I know how you feel about being in your forties! I’m turning forty one in two weeks and notice I crave more protein food ❤

[@gmw6337]

I so agree with the tomato/Moz w/ salt and pepper.... Love it!!!

[@carmarasmussen8118]

I am so NOT a Hocus Pocus fan but it's my 20 year old daughter's favorite movie. She has literally memorized the ENTITE film. She recites it as she watches. Crazy to me. 😮

[@Peggy731]

I love Hocus Pocus too. “Amok! Amok! Amok!”

[@sadiebeasley9891]

I've never met someone that didn't like it

[@shanjan9896]

I have never seen it People are always surprised

[@infjandcoping4614]

There are plenty of people who do that to Star Wars. And there are people who have taken a made up language in Star Trek and have learned it. You can actually apply for a college scholarship for knowing the fictional language. People crazy-like different things. Why some things are "acceptable" like sports or dogs, and some things are not... May be more interesting to ponder than why one person loves one movie, possibly too much.

[@panikoszulowa]

just cooked arborio like regular rice (add little more water) and have it with chilli :D it will be stickier, right, but you will utilize it ;) little backstory: we like our tomato soup with rice in it... once my husband put arborio in it instead regular rice.... we had tomato rice for dinner :P still yummy :D

[@natalievalenzuela6034]

I was dying at the Hocus Pocus hag clip. I love your videos

[@shytowngrl]

Love the new hair tone

[@jeffhiatt9168]

hi we all hope you all are doing well you might like homemade organic veggie eggrolls deep fried 9 sorry in organic coconut oil all the best

[@amyvoncannon8336]

I'm in the 4th Mortal Instruments book. The movie was ok, but if you've read the books, it's sorely lacking. The tv series Shadow hunters was excellent! I was so sad when it ended.

[@jodiflinn6110]

This is what I do October November and December , eat out of the freezer and pantry and use money for Christmas

[@marianenetten3067]

One of my favorite breakfasts is fried egg, mashed avocado and a slice of cheese on 12 grain or rye toast. I have 2 pieces of toasts and really don't need to eat lunch...it so filling!

[@jamiegreenlee2367]

I like the oikos pro. I typically add a protein granola to cut the tartness plus gotta love that crunch.

[@juliehill8292]

Yes I read them and loved them. I agree completely with you. I absolutely think a remake of the movie that follows the book more closely would be a great idea.

[@janclimo2284]

This is a great tip. I inventory a lot in my pantry arsenal. The green beans are phenomenal! I also have my frozen meat on rotation. I also buy block cheese and keep them fresh by vacuum sealing the leftover cheese

[@micahmiller5923]

Doing a Lowvember this month. I've been keeping my weekly spending to less than half of what I normally spend. In the process, I'm using up what we have in our pantry and freezers. I'm actually trying to clean out my freezers and pantry. What I'm learNing about myself and our household is that, while we love tilapia, salmon, and shrimp, we are not fans of cod, as well as pork loin, sirloin steak, and turkey tenderloin. We love ribeyes, lamb chops, pork shoulder, and round roasts. Chicken has never been served as our only protein at dinnertime because my husband hates it.

[@nancyblair320]

Use tomato, avocado, salt and pepper and use a little bit of Italian dressing. Delicious 🤤

[@cmapperson26]

Just added the books to my Goodreads and my Libby requests! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@lisaolson1345]

I inventoried a shelf yesterday,wowza I have tons of cold cereal,no need to buy anymore for 18 years!😀

[@mjf719]

I've read all of the Shadowhunter books (several times) and totally agree that they did a horrible job with the movie and tv show. The books are awesome!!

[@jaimebarfield]

I love the Mortal Instruments books! The movie and tv show fell short. Also you should check out Infernal Devices trilogy by same author. It is kind of like a prequel to the Mortal Instruments and an absolute favorite of mine. This is a whole book world you have fell into. Lol

[@beckym.macias6285]

Thanks for the soup ideas, I love me some chile and corn bread with a side salad!

[@Klaudyacampos]

You always crack me up in some way especially with the little added clips.. but this one 😂😂 this one topped them all with the witches 😂😂😂😂😂😂 my gosh I almost passed out couldn't breathe 😂😂

[@krystalcrosaro9153]

The Harry Potter movies! They left so much out!

[@katiepresby9224]

Love, love, love your hair! You could pass for a college student and you look so pretty!

[@crystaljohnson9354]

OMG I love that book series!! ❤❤ And you're right....can't watch the movies if I've read it. It's just never as good

[@donnamatheson8881]

I love your channel I watch you weekly. Just wanted to say your new hair color brown is beautiful it highlights your brown eyes.

[@autumnslichenmyer6623]

Try cottage cheese, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber on top and sprinkle with crushed pistachios on top - I like the salt and pepper pistachios.

[@pamelabalboa5174]

Great books. Read the books years ago when my kids were teenagers.

[@darby-lu]

Your prices are phenomenal! Love that for you!! I really do. Thank you for the great ideas! 🎉

[@natashav6432]

I lost all my stocked up frozen meats etc when the hurricane hit and lost power which FEMA will NOT cover . Back to square 1 .

[@dianasimplifies]

Ugh I'm so sorry! Thats hard

[@melindastookey3831]

My sister has been flooded 4 times and she found this out too 😔, unfortunately unless you're a homeowner there's not alot of recourse to recoup lost groceries. Or if you're and ebt recipient they'll help with lost food due to natural disasters but that doesn't help everyone. I hope you're able to find good deals and many blessings

[@stepha.7658]

I hate that for you! We ran generator to keep our freezers running. I have been using them up almost down to nothing occasionally just to make sure I don’t let things get too old or too much inventory.

[@tquirkyt7118]

You likely have food spoilage coverage under your Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance policy.

[@k4hdr5]

I read all of those books, and I was so excited 10 years ago to see the movie with a friend. (Almost named a son Jace). We were so disappointed… Keep enjoying the books though:) the Infernal Devices crosses over M.I. That same friend and I both recommend the Lockwood and Co. series of books for fun…they got that show wrong too.

[@cupidhart-james4277]

The avocado egg toast is great with Everything Bagel seasoning too.

[@samslate7011]

You're totally right about the protein. My dietician recommends the Ratio yogurt. Also, protein shakes.

[@donnamullins2089]

Love a Costco egg run. You did good. Thanks Christine. Have a great week. No I haven't read Mortal Instruments.

[@SusanHendrix-h4d]

Love your shiny chain. May I ask where it can be purchased?

[@danacoto6441]

Hiiii! I have read the series and let me tell you I hate books to movies too, but I enjoyed the TV series and I wish they continued it :(. Great video. Watching you with much joy!

[@mirandawhite1596]

Girl! Look at your super cute hair! It looks great on you! ❤️

[@lorettaveres6738]

Hi Christine, I have enjoyed watching your channel , thank you . I would like to know if you could tell me where you bought the plastic freezer dividers you use. Thank you 😊

[@KristinaMcCormick2]

There are so many books she did as spinoff and I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!have you read the clockwork series by her???? Highly recommend it! And I started to watch the series on Netflix found it really well done but didn't finish it yet. Didn't really like the movie but I found the timeline in the movie didn't follow the books. Oh I am so going to read those books again 😊

[@stacyryan8]

Just love you and your channel! I shop and cook the same way that you do...kind of an old fashioned, live in the country attitude. ;) Bring on the sourdough, friend! 😂

[@jeanjohnson2402]

Back in the day when the movie Jaws came out, I was so excited to see it because of the previews I saw, it was pretty good but then I got the book and WOW! What a difference, it made the movie laughable and ridiculous so I prefer the book versions way better they’re so much more entertaining ♥️🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@LangdonRealtor]

OMgosh I love you! The Hocus Pocus clip 😂👌🏻 love the ratio yogurts!!

[@pantherlibby1]

That was a great price for eggs compare to what I paid at Walmart. I went shopping at Walmart and looked at my receipt I paid 10.17 for 36 count egg price has went in just a couple weeks. Also went to krogers found meat marked down and got alot of stuff on there weekly sale.

[@FrejaInWonderland]

I got the first series from my friend a year or so ago. I have a hard time reading at home, but LOVE reading on the bus. Started a new job which is about 40 minutes by bus away so I started reading City of bones in September. Now I'm done with all of the Mortal Instruments, the Eldest Curse, and have a couple of chapters left of the Infernal Devices. Due to some kind of delivery mishap my favourite bookstore doesn't have part 2 of the Dark Artifices (the next series in some of the recommended reading order) so I'll have to get it somewhere else but to answer your question - YES I've read them and YES I love them. Tried to watch the Netflix series but gave up after three episodes.

[@BillMooney-r5c]

I think bean soup is gonna happen, soon. Watch out for little buggies in the rice, if they aren't V-sealed. Also, I noticed you have "proteins" still wrapped in the meat counter paper, in the freezer. Aren't you getting freezer burn when you keep them for a while? V-sealing is a blessing.

[@dawnt5587]

It’s 85 degrees here in East Central Florida.

[@dianasimplifies]

We have only one week of cold here in Memphis TN area. It's crazy but I hate winter so I don't even care. We will get hit in January I'm sure!

[@GlendaWarren-f1n]

Total fan of the apple pie yogurt ! Can’t find it anywhere except Walmart in a four pack with pumpkin pie flavor ( ughhhh not great !) where did you find it separate? Glenda

[@debimorsette1685]

It snowed yesterday! Here in Vicksburg, MS, it’s still in the 80s. I dream of snow, knowing it may never come.

[@infjandcoping4614]

I hereby will all of my supply of snow for my remaining lifetime to you.

[@debimorsette1685]

Thank you! It will be greatly appreciated. 🤗🤗

[@HeatherMama7]

Christine do you have a link or name of what those deep freezer organizers are? Do you have a video on organizing them? Thanks!

[@ravennotte78]

If you didn't like the movie for the book the immortal instruments try the tv show based on them Shadowhunters

[@starbeck96]

It was close to 80 degrees in Alabama today. Down here we are wondering if it is ever gonna cool down..lol

[@deltorres2100]

I need to do what you’re doing I just clean my deep freezers with the help of my granddaughter and now I need to start eating from them believe me we had so much stuff in there on organized by the time we organized it. I have a lot more room, but I don’t need to buy. I don’t. I need to eat from the freezer. 🥘🥘🥘

[@jengoloski9196]

The part with book made me laugh. So long story short those books are amazing. They distroyed our beloved book series so much. The TV series is 1000000% better. After this i have to say i enjoy you even more. A lot of your content i find myself already doing a lot ofvthe sanevthings it feels like i have another kindred soul. Think you are wonderful. Keep it up. Much live from New England.

[@sarahhaefer5152]

Loved mortal instruments series, also watched the movie and the shadow hunter series. However it’s been awhile once I’ve done either so I can say I remember it was just “okay”

[@jillhogan2611]

I get a drink from Costco named Premier Protein they come in flavors of chocolate or vanilla. There 20 or 25 in a case for 20.00. They contain 30 g of protein! I prefer the chocolate, it tastes like chocolate milk🥛

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

I have been eating down the pantry and freezers for October and November and our bill is down also.

[@selenaverge9384]

Loved the Mortal Instruments books. Thought the movie was pretty good, cause no movies ever as good as the books, and was very disappointed that they didn’t make anymore movies. So much material that they could have used and didn’t.

[@SunSetPoison]

Have to say, Shadow Hunters was a great TV show and I found stuck to the books way better than the movie but yes, it did get canceled. However, still worth watching, if you ask me.

[@Chantlaura11]

I love your videos. I wish you'd create a cookbook. You show all these amazingly creative but BASIC meals. . . My mom didn't cook, told me I was too stupid to learn (she wasn't able to teach, so she blamed me), and I'm overwhelmed by it all. At my age. It's aggravating in the extreme. I wish we'd had the internet when I was young. My life would've been so very different. Thank you for your content.

[@cindyr9250]

You can do this.

[@tiatowery6409]

Great advice. Great video as always. I just love the video inserts!😂 so funny and cute

[@danaschelin3853]

Love the Mortal Instruments series. There's actually a prequel series of sorts that was really good, too, and then another series that maybe runs concurrently or shortly after the original series (I didn't read that one). Haven't watched the movie, but I loved Shadowhunters. It didn't follow the books the way I prefer, but it was a fun show and Harry Shum Jr as Magnus is amazing.

[@maryperzigian4369]

Love the darker hair!

[@sarahmiller901]

That is my favorite author and I named my son Sebastian after this book series.❤

[@jadwgfgaecacawef]

Try sliced avocado with soy sauce and green onions…delish!

[@laurapellett7797]

Books are always better then movies