Grocery Shopping Tips That We Wish We Knew Sooner!

[@njjen3953]

I am on a budget. I get $90.00 a month in food stamps and the way I have found to stay keto is by shopping for meat at Aldi. I portion everything out, right away and I have a packed freezer. Everything else, I get at Walmart.

[@julianne089]

I do too, but I also get block cheeses ( freeze those too) and sometimes fresh berries!

[@aztracker1]

If you have a Sprouts, I often see chicken thighs at 1.99 or 2.9/lb on sale.

[@njjen3953]

@@aztracker1 I don't have Sprouts.

[@carol-1-1-1-1]

I love the budget meals video idea!!! Frugal Fit Mom does these videos and l love watching her budget cooking.

[@spray3716]

A friend told me I can freeze fresh spinach. Wow! That's been a game changer. That bag of fresh baby spinach that I thought I was going to use is waiting for me in the freezer.

[@leahhouston8879]

Wait what? It doesn’t turn to mush?

[@leahhouston8879]

Wait what? It doesn’t turn to mush?

[@kerrilynnw303]

I do that too. Great when you buy bags marked down too. Right into the freezer. I do it with Kale as well.

[@jillbrown9110]

Love you ladies. I'm in Chicago also and I find the best budgeting tip is to review the Jewel and Mariano's ads every week. I buy most all of my meat on sale this way. I notice you use Whole Foods, known as Whole Paycheck, products in your videos. May be a way to save by shopping around? I also use Aldi for some things. Keep up the great work!

[@shirleymalar304]

You mentioned some good ideas for future content. I'll be looking forward to watching.

[@jms42]

I can't wait for the cheap keto meals!

[@julianne089]

Here’s another tip: learning how long after expiration date/ best by dates you can still use items. It’s really helpful. It’s different of course for different categories of food, but you can still use a lot of items and not throw them away!

[@ketotwins]

That is a great one! I will have to research that so we can share it! Thanks so much!

[@deannefalise2784]

I had a bottle of Worcester 12 years after the best buy. It tasted the same as the new bottle. I used it and didn't die. I go by sight, smell, taste. If it passes, I eat it.

[@lesliebooth2833]

HWC usually goes about a week past its use by if it has stayed nice and cold, and I nearly always pull a new carton from the back of the shelf hoping it hasn’t warmed any with all the opening and closing of the doors at the store.

[@lesliebooth2833]

Oh, another thing I do is by a $10 package of beef bones at the butcher and instant pot them (used to just boil-then-simmer them for hours in a pot). Then I strain the bone broth (maybe a couple of rollups worth of meat?) and let it sit in my largest casserole to cool a bit. That way I can scoop off the tallow and baggie it up, then pour the bone broth into muffin tins and freeze it into “pucks” for flavoring or soup or whatever. It is SO good for you and pretty delicious just to sip when its below freezing like it is here in Texas these past few days! UGH!

[@firequeen2194]

@@lesliebooth2833we still have one store with a real butcher counter. If I give them a week’s notice, they will sell me leaf fat from a pig or cow CHEAP. It’s scrap to them and I use it to make tallow and lard. Rendering it is so easy and it makes so much! I also always save bacon fat (strain it). All are perfect for cooking and flavoring meals. Lard makes the best pie crusts. Tallow and lard, once rendered, are a pure fat with no taste.

[@pharmerdebbie]

I think budget keto will be real popular. There's a KZbin channel called dollar tree dinners, and she went from zero to 100 thousand viewers in record time. People are hungry for quick and easy and inexpensive meals. Pun intended! 😂

[@JamesMostowski]

Where you shop is also important. I just went to ALDI’s and got my grass fed beef, Irish butter, heavy cream, avocados, pasture raised eggs (and wine) for 25% less than other big name grocery stores. I’m OMAD as well.

[@kellybowe354]

Also fantastic deals on meat. Great for chicken thighs, pork loins and breasts. Big breast packs 😮 are fantastic or making chicken flour. Shout-out to Cook With Mel for her CK chicken flour recipes!!

[@foxfieldfarmer5570]

There is a day Aldi marks meat down .If it needs to be frozen by the next day and it is not, you can ask if they will be marking it down . I have gotten many, many packages for 50% off ,just remember to repackage and freeze or cook up and freeze right away .I also can meats if you have that ability!

[@ShakespeareDoomsday]

Ooh, I have a tip! As long as you don’t have a severe case of Celiac, check the bulk bins at Winco! They have a decent selection of flours, sweeteners and spices for cheap. My other tip is to use the air fryer to cook frozen cauliflower before ricing it because it gets a lot drier without taking any extra time beyond the microwave instructions if you’re cooking for two. I usually end up cooking them at 350 degrees for 10 minutes after preheating, maybe 12 minutes if not preheated. I don’t add any oil.

[@jeanhofvedvm7589]

Budget-friendly keto meals sounds fantastic! Looking forward to it!

[@irishpixierose]

I think keto budgeting groceries will be popular. Try putting a list on the door of your refrigerator listing everything in there & cross items off as you finish using them.

[@Nicole-xd1uj]

When I was eating badly, it was often about being lazy and popping something into the microwave or just snacking. Being keto and keeping it cheap requires as lot more planning and effort. I think that is an obstacle for a lot of people who don't have time or who never learned how to shop healthy on a budget.

[@ChristieinFlorida]

Great video ladies. I would love to see more budget meals videos. Also thanks for mentioning that app. Im going to download it and see what it comes with. Been doing your way of keto for 6 years. 80 pounds lost and I will never stop. Mostly in maintenance mode now and at my goal weight pretty much.

[@sharon6638]

I keep frozen chopped onion, green pepper and the red green pepper onion fajita mix in the freezer. Frozen Walmart cauliflower rice is abt $1 bag. Wrap celery in aluminum foil &it lasts abt 5weeks. I freeze keto bread too. I use chicken broth to make 2 servings out of 1serving keto tomato soup & I add heavy cream too. Rotate items putting the soon to outdate in the front &longer sell dates behind, same with eggs. I check dates of items at the store. Look forward to seeing the keto budget recipes!❤

[@Maryculligan]

Good tips. I use freezer too.

[@sharon6638]

@@MaryculliganCheaper too! I made this recipe with frozen hamburger & frozen 3 pepper &onion strips & it's delicious!

[@mom2collegekids26]

Another heat tip! Get some SILK long under-shirts from Lands End (should be on sale now). They last FOREVER and really keep you WARM. Only need the tops…long sleeves. Ive had mine for over 20 years…that’s how long they last

[@xStarlicax]

Bless you!!! I loved this video! I make soup to use up left over meats and veggies before they have to be tossed out. I'm also enjoying that soup since I have been much colder this year after losing 41 pounds (so far!!). I can't wait to watch Keto Twins budget battle. I honestly wished that GGG would do some keto games, so thank you ladies! Ya'll stay warm and safe and hurry with those new videos! :) :) Oh and we also purchased 1/2 a cow this fall to save on costs it worked out to $5.50 a pound no matter what cut we got! Don't forget growing your own obviously seasonally. In my tiny back yard we grow our own Zucchini , green beans, carrots, radishes, lettuce ,peppers ,beets , herbs and tomatoes. We can , freeze or dry what we can to help with the cost . A lot of what we grow is grown in containers.

[@lesliebooth2833]

Oh I am so jealous!! I want to grow veggies but I have too many trees! It’s still hard to say those words! I grew up in west Texas where the trees were actually 5ft tall mesquites so living here in north Texas is a huge treat with the actual REAL trees but I don’t get enough sun to grow diddly here. Oh well, anything beats living in west Texas! 😊

[@paulaehlers5049]

@@lesliebooth2833 Try reaching out to a neighbor who has a sunny spot that might want to co-garden with you. Or research community gardens in your area. I am a hobby gardener. Some years I do more than others. There are tons of gardening KZbin channels that have inspiring info and there are all kinds of things that will grow in shade that are keto friendly. Good luck! Never say never!😁

[@klk12399]

Love that you will be focusing on budget friendly meals!

[@preparingforretirement]

I've been eating Paleo, then Keto and now Carnivore since about 2010 or so.... here are a few tips that helped me to organize and to be efficient. First of all I designated several hours on Saturday to food prep for the week. I had 1.5 hr commute each way and worked 10 hr days so this was VITAL to me succeeding... I would shop every other week, only buy meats in bulk (much cheaper per pound) and then when I got home I put 3-5# bag of frozen chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) into the pressure cooker and proceeded to break down the bulk packages of meat and cheese etc into meal sized freezer bags. That prevented any meat loss. I would keep out enough to make 2 or 3 meals (double batch each) and half of those would either go into the freezer to take out the morning needed or into the fridge if that would be our meal within the next few days. Once the chicken was done I would drain it, use the same pot and my hand mixer and shred it in less than 30 sec. Then that went either into the freezer or into the fridge. For fresh veggies... those were either blanched and frozen in meal sized portions or planned for the first few days meals. I joined a local Bountiful Baskets to save BIG $$ for veggies that were fresher than the store so those also lasted longer than grocery store veggies. Highly recommend them! Lastly... I have a multitude of 15 minute meals in my rotation. When you are away from home for a long day... how easy is it to set up a taco bar with your cooked chicken? Or make a quick cream sauce that you throw chicken in and eat over cauli rice from the freezer? Curry is 15 mins if you use the thai curry pastes.... SO many possibilities. This really helped us to eat fresh and to eat easily. I did this while we had teens at home... teens that played sports. You just have to decide where you want to spend your time. I chose food prep. My average food spend per month for fresh, healthy food up to about 2018 was $600 - $800 for a family of 4 just by not buying snacks. If I couldn't make it... we didn't have it. Now, with inflation I have to spend a little more but I think we are still WAY under the typical family of 3.

[@rhondahutt1143]

I cook ground beef in bulk then freeze it in 1lb batches. This way I pull it out and use it quickly.

[@IceGoddessRukia]

Budget meals and struggle meals are hip now because we are all hurting from these grocery store prices... Can't wait to see what you two cook up!

[@2sweetcaroline]

I don't know about other states but in California you can get a Costco rotisserie chicken for $5.00

[@robynp8697]

Yes! At Sam's Club too.

[@giselesmith7795]

One tip I would offer is to always plan your meals and use a list. It can change if you find some great bargains on meat or veggies but HAVE A PLAN for your purchased food. Something you didn't mention is that you can decide if there are some things you will refuse to compromise (for me it is my meat, as a result I eat a lot of chicken and ground beef). The rest of my groceries might be frozen, store brand veggies and fresh when I can.

[@Sensi919]

It would be great if you could use the same ingredients to make different things with it. As you stated you buy things and only use once. Thank you for the videos and I’m looking forward to the series!

[@patriciavavra7375]

I am looking forward to your budget-friendly meals. Always enjoy your videos.

[@addieculbertson8929]

Would love to see more budget keto. Senior lady on fixed income and can't afford to buy a lot of different things.

[@gwenj5419]

You dont need to use avocado oil, lard is cheap.

[@michian100]

I grew up on lard. I'm 83.

[@michian100]

A wonderful niece gave all elderly aunts and uncle a great blanket from Costco. It's queen size (I double it) and seems to radiate body heat back to your body. And it feels like cat fur!!

[@rachellepaul1629]

I invested in a small chest freezer to take advantage of meats, cheeses and vegetables on sale.

[@leahrowe847]

Don't forget butter

[@dianehoffman6640]

I eat regular items except for oils but I use bacon grease.

[@deannefalise2784]

I'm looking forward to those videos. My tips: go through the sale papers and try to plan meals based on sales. Always shop with a list and only shop with cash. I take a certain amount of cash based on my list. It forces me to stick to it and not shop with my eyes. I've had to put back stuff I didn't need and wasn't on the list. Saves me a bunch.

[@robynp8697]

Great tip! My Kroger store has meat on sale every Monday.

[@leahrowe847]

Here, on the 3rd week of every month, usually, the meat sales are always deepest & the best at every store. Start watching sales at all your stores & see if it's the same. We've noticed at certain weeks of each month certain items are deeper cut, so learn the system & plan to buy bulk, pkg, & store those foods in a monthly haul to save mega bucks

[@Wallflowa]

I just love you two! Yes, the budget keto series is a GREAT idea! I'll be impatiently waiting.

[@mom2collegekids26]

Heat tip!!! About 15-30 minutes before you begin filming, turn on the basement heat to “get the chill out of the room.” Then just before filming starts, turn the loud-heater off. You may need to practice this..as sometimes you might only need 10 minutes to get the chill out. Depends on how cold the basement is

[@ketotwins]

Thanks! We try to do this but it get cold pretty quickly ❤️

[@michian100]

I've searched KZbin for something to warm up one room. There are ideas using candles. If my husband were alive he could use their ideas. He once heated our living room with propane bottle with heater on top. I'm too afraid. I got estimate for fabulous heat. It was over $10k for part of small house. We need Elon Musk to invent practical space heater. ​@@ketotwins

[@bradholland6074]

Save bacon grease to fry foods

[@gwenrowe2721]

Would love to see keto friendly budget meals.

[@rachelresets]

So excited for more eating healthy on a budget! I don't do Keto anymore, but still occasionally eat low carb and am still on a health journey that won't hurt my wallet instead, so this is right up my alley! ❤

[@mary33909]

What I do to save is cut out specialty ingredients like psyllium husk, xanthan gum, butter powder, and so on. It’s easy to make almost anything low carb if you’re willing to cook.

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

I tried butter powder and didn’t like it. I do keep milk powder for our coffee when we’re camping.

[@leahrowe847]

You can make butter powder yourself, & even sugar-free sweetened condensed milk

[@hyperionhiker6320]

I didn't know that about the light. I just thought I was weird because everyone around me thought it was total bullshit that this happens to me. Solidarity sister sneezer!

[@malcontent_1]

I meal prep dark meat chicken by cooking it for _8 min. in my Instant Pot_ w/ ~3/4 cup of water 👉 I save all bones in a freezer bag to make stock later w/ garlic, onion, bay leaf, salt & pepper for _1 hour in the Instant Pot_ with ample water

[@malcontent_1]

... in both cases I use "high pressure" and wait for a full "natural pressure release"

[@k.d.3664]

A better budget option for a whole chicken is to be purchased at Costco. The chickens are bigger, they're cooked fresh right in front of you, and they are always $4.99 per chicken... Extra tip: For people that don't have a Costco membership, you can go in to the customer service desk and ask for a one-day pass, do your shopping for the month, and then just continue to do this every month!

[@janinesmith720]

Instacart can also shop for you without a membership.

[@carolinemarie44]

Same at Sam's club

[@nataliek6555]

Wait for Chuck Roast to go on sale. Then, when you get it home, you can break it down into beef short ribs, plus 2 chuck steaks (which are notably nicknamed the poor man's ribeye). OR, you can cut it all up super thin and use it for a huge batch of homemade beef jerkey dried out in the oven, OR - you can obviously just cook the whole roast . (Which can be converted the 2nd day into a beef soup). *SO many options with a chuck roast! Laura Spath has a great video that demonstrates how to pick out the best one, and how to break it down into the various meals.

[@FoxDreams]

One of my favorite things to do...get the stuff to make chef salads (go heavy on protein so it'll keep you full!) Eat that for 2-3 days -- however long you can get your lettuce to last. Then, since of COURSE you'll have extra veggies and meats, make omelettes with all those goodies inside.... (tomatoes, mushrooms, green onion, chicken, pepperoni, ham, cheese, etc. A 3 egg omelette is very hard to finish and no way I want a snack after!) I also like to buy meats in bulk packages, separate in half, and freeze. Then when I pull a pack out I cook it ALL..typically I can get 3-4 days worth out of the one package. (at least a week out of a full bulk package - I eat a lot of meat. Protein makes me stay full so I don't want to snack.)Air fried pork chops and a pile of veggies is fine 3-4 days in a row and I make something completely different after that, to stave off boredom.

[@methanial73]

Winco has a chili starter thats pretty low carb. Add 1lb hamburger, 2cans jalapenos, one can tomato sauce, one can diced tomatoes, and one onion. Makes a lot!

[@LaJessChelle]

Interesting! I run hot on keto/carnivore. I’m rarely cold anymore. Great tips!

[@ritab5620]

Budget friendly sounds great! I differently shop the meat section looking for markdowns.

[@pamhutzell8268]

Good ideas!, I make a big roast and eat until it's gone. I do carnivore but love watching you.

[@tthappyrock368]

Tips and tricks for budget friendly and cost savings is something we can all use! My tip: If freezer space is scant and you can afford one, dehydrate fruits and vegetables. Then, vacuum pack them either in cans or via a vacuum sealer. A jar vacuum sealer is about $15-17. There are all kinds of foods that can be dehydrated including frozen and canned vegetables! People who have the fancier machines can even dehydrate meats, soups and broths! Another tip: precook ground meats and freeze what you won't be using right away. You're not storing excess fat and water that way and have meat ready to add quickly to dishes!

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

I also precook meats, drain, portion into 1 pound baggies and freeze. So convenient.

[@leahrowe847]

You can dry fruit/veg on a cookie sheet right on the counter top... no heat required just turn morning/night. Sure it takes a few days, but if you don't have extra $$, you shouldn't think you're excluded from that option

[@timaborlak5457]

Budget friendly meals, what a great idea for a series!

[@chrbs296]

Ohmygoodness! Please do the budget recipes and budget challenges!! That would be so great! Set some rules, film yourself shopping and making up recipes!!!

[@suzywoozy2694]

I cook my food without onions and share it with my dogs. I make a family pack of sale chicken into a soup and we all eat it.

[@irishgrandma]

Awesome idea for your channel. You are my favorite, and go to channel for keto! ❤️ 💙 💜

[@deozeo4442]

Hi Kids!👋👋🐈 I live on SS, am disabled w/ cervical SCI, and a keto lifestyle since April '23. It has NOT been easy NOR cheap! I use a great keto cookbook "Ketogenic Diet On A Budget" by Wes Shoemaker. Buying new clothes... sigh. To help, I severed home internet service and cable, compensated now via phone. Your tips are a HUGE help!!! Thank you. Ta-ta! 🤗🤗🐈

[@ketotwins]

we will check out Wes' book! We love thrifting to save on clothes! :) we actually did a few thrifting videos many years ago on our second channel! they were fun! www.youtube.com/@EmilyandSarah

[@ChrisS-vt8bw]

Thanks for the content. I love to use Rotisserie Chickens. I also try to do OMAD as often as possible and that helps with my budget and food choices. I have no problem repeating meals because often I get stuck on one food, especially when I'm having trouble deciding what to eat.

[@FraserPatti]

we have Bulk Barn in Canada -- you can buy just what you need - especially spices That way you are not throwing old product out

[@kimhr1069]

One idea...if you like boneless pork chops. When Kroger has a sale on boneless pork loin it's approximately $2.49 per pound instead of pre-sliced pork chops at $4.99 per pound, or more. Kroger will slice the pork loin for you and will ask how thick you want the slices. It's a great money saver and time saver.

[@janettaylor2158]

I've been on OMAD for almost 2 years now. I drink coffee in the morning - Bulletproof Coffee Creamer, and heavy cream. Because of the MCT Oil, I can go until dinner.

[@CPBarre]

Bless you! Yeah, it's a whole 4 degrees today here in Hammond so I am also bundled up. Love your budget ideas, I think I do most of them but if I could add one...meal plan and go off based on the sales ads.

[@lesliebooth2833]

@Aella-ny9hu HOW!!!??? That is just unbearably cold!!! God bless you!!!

[@bhdivotfiller]

Cabbage.

[@betha8761]

Great video guys! I’m really liking these types of videos besides all your great cooking videos. Would love to see more like it! Thanks for inspiring us all!😊

[@margaretfreeman6219]

Roasting a whole chicken is easy and super cheap. And you can get better quality then rotisserie

[@katrinac469]

New sub, I'm binge watching all your videos, great content ladies!!

[@ketotwins]

Aw thank you!

[@Lizzy514]

I find it cheaper if I eat clean. I eat meat and vegetables and eggs. That's it. David Sinclair aging expert says living in colder air and Omad makes us live longer

[@sheebathefunnyrescuedog692]

This is a great idea, but your prices are so different ( cheaper ) in the 🇺🇸 compared to Australia 🇦🇺

[@Stasiaflonase]

Use lard for oil to cook and fry/deep fry. Cheap and natural and delicious

[@reikiwithcary2682]

Bless you! They say that when we sneeze when someone has just made a comment then it is the truth! Lol! Thanks for explaining that ring keto can cause one to run "colder" than usual - I am perfectly healthy and yet my health tracker keeps saying that I am below normal ( I was always 96.8 as opposed to 98.6 ) and I do find myself feeling chilly fr time to time... a pleasure after the hot flashes of menopause ( about 15 years ago but yikes they were memorable!) Thanks for all you do! ❤

[@teresaheenan1673]

L just wish to say twinnies you have gorgeous hair keep up the humour and good sense 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@nanchesca3950]

FYI you can throw fresh spinach in the freezer as is

[@robertglenn7749]

I sneeze when the sun is out. lol. good to know there are others out there. Thanks for all your videos!!!!

[@ketotwins]

🤗🤗

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

Me too. I always thought it was just me LOL

[@LakeOuachita]

One of my stores has markdown meats. I go 2-3 times a week at 7:30 am to snag these deals! I also buy ground beef in bulk, and make burgers up, cook them and freeze them. Makes for ready quick meals when you can snag a few burgers out of the freezer and pop in the microwave

[@leahrowe847]

I do the burger thing too... I actually cook a whole sleeve of Costco hamburgers at a time, place 2 into sandwich bag, then place into quart freezer bag. It makes great li'l stacks & portions.

[@LakeOuachita]

@@leahrowe847 so easy too! I also bake, poach or grill a large amount of chicken breasts, and then freeze them, individually. Easy to get a bag out of the freezer and season for whatever sounds good..like Mexican, or Greek or Italian! Season and add the meat to a salad…

[@galibkawaja8541]

I think it’s a good idea as a new segment to your current production but don’t get away from the making new meals because that’s what I like the best

[@ketotwins]

Yeah we aren’t stopping making our current stuff for sure :)

[@robynp8697]

Looking forward to more budget friendly tops & meals. When I do Omad, I'm so wired it takes me until about 3 a.m. to fall asleep!

[@ketotwins]

That’s very interesting! I guess we are just used to omad now, I go to bed early 🙈🤗

[@VintageDiscoveries]

gonna try that supercook , cool

[@loisfarr4258]

Bless you Emily. Love the sweater. Loved these ideas.

[@brianmoore1164]

I find keto to be far cheaper than SAD. Buy meat, buy eggs, buy cheese, buy butter, tiny bit of veg, I'm done. A small freezer is a huge cost savings as well. Buy meat in bulk. Re-wrap in smaller portions and fill the freezer.

[@susankochenberger7780]

Great tips!! So many recipes that I want to try but haven't yet!!Will do!! Keep it up!!

[@paularaulinaitis3068]

Thanks for the tips! I too, buy rotisserie chicken and use all of it including saving $ buying broth/stock buy using the bones to make bone broth. Add some chopped greens, and maybe leftover chicken and that can be a light keto lunch for the week. On that note, I would LOVE to know what you both use leftover chicken for. Frankly, I'm bored with what I typically do -- day 1 is rottisserie chicken and sides, the rest of the week is either soup or chicken salad (over lettuce) and on rare occasions buffalo chicken bake. As for OMAD, my husband and I try but we have found we usually need 'something' by about 3pm on work days, weekends are easy peasy. On work days when we just can't make it we will have something super small like a cucumber or pickle, or just a cup of warm homemade broth. On the topic of inventory - we do that as well but the key with that is to document it in a shared note (like Google keep) and then AS you use something, update your inventory - and also make sure you check the inventory before you shop. THAT is where my husband and I screw it up! 🙄

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

I have been eating one meal a day for 2 years now. "non-keto" friends still don't understand. They are like what about breakfast and lunch?? You must be always hungry. LOL Also pro tip don't buy chickens to have cheap eggs. I have normally around 20 chickens. The cost of feed is way more than just buying eggs. Buying eggs is just not as cool.

[@tb0ne2u]

I've recently started buying more frozen veggies. Not only does this keep the veggies from spoiling so quick, which saves money, but I also hate cutting up veggies so I buy the steam-in-bag veggies which are already cut up for me.

[@trudymorris9981]

Your new budget meals sound fun. Can't wait to see those.

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

I do OMAD. I drink water, seltzer, tea and coffee. I meal is 1 protein and 1 veg. I don’t find it difficult to follow.

[@lizaltenstadter8519]

I love your budget friendly idea!

[@shellimanning232]

I rarely comment on videos, but ladies... this is a fantastic idea! Life has gotten so expensive! You should make a couple videos just using what you have on hand. 🎉

[@Susan-en6pn]

I keep all my flour in the freezer - so it stays fresh for longer

[@rachaelbarr3735]

Especially nut flours so they dont go rancid.

[@MediaMavenMyrna]

ok… so seriously… i mean for real… how long can eggs last (stay usable) in the (very cold) fridge⁉️ 🤔🤷‍♀️

[@kimritchie8458]

Great idea. Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

[@beckyev1965]

for people who have Costco memberships, the Costco rotisserie chickens are a terrific buy. They are larger than the usual supermarket rotisserie chickens - and they are only $5.

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

I keep a sharpie in my kitchen and write the expiration date on cans, bags, spices, jars, etc. in very large print. Sometimes on older items, the expiration date is faded and hard to read. Also, I like to empty items into Mason jars so it’s easier to organize in the cabinet. If you write on glass with a sharpie, it will wash off (sometimes you may have to do a little scrubbing by hand)

[@lesliebooth2833]

If you mark over the sharpie with a dry erase marker it will wipe right off.

[@bakedwreaths6913]

Love this idea soo much..thank you...looking forward to these videos..

[@christinelippincott5189]

Watch when your local stores start their next weeks sales. Go in the last day of a sale and check meat dept. That and mondays there will be meats reduced in price. This, and do not be afraid of red meat that has a touch brown coloring on it. You do not want to see yellow fat ,but some brown is fine. Just freeze or use the day you buy..The only meat to not do this with is ground meats. Also, if you have a food processor, buy chuck roast or cheap cuts. Chicken on sale , cube it and make your own ground meat. To add fat and make the best burgers you've ever had, add just a touch of avacado oil and a couple spoons of clean mayo while griinding. Grind until it just starts coming together ,not mushy or still chunky . You'll see the best consistency for burgers and ground frying Oh if you save your bacon grease, add just a spoon of that instead of oil. The taste is mild and great if you like bacon.

[@timothybaker8234]

Pork roasts and chicken thighs are cheap! Commonly find them for $0.99/pound

[@michian100]

Great idea for budget keto meals. Hint: i was always cold during Michigan winters. After my husband died and rising heating costs, i had to turn down thermostat to 65/66. I was super cold. I remembered my husband wore t shirt, long sleeve shirt and sweater/?. I am doing that. Not fashionable but lots warmer. I also try to keep humidity up with humidifier. Higher the better.

[@lesliebooth2833]

I just don’t know how you cold weather folks do this all winter! It has been below freezing for three days here in Texas and it’s just almost more than I can take! I have a ton of metal in my legs and I am going THRU the Tylenol!! But I am doing what you said, I have on two shirts and a sweater (and 2 pair of pants-oh, and a wide headband over my ears!)! Good thing I live alone, right??!! LOL!

[@michian100]

I know. Cold weather makes your body ache. I'm 83 and thinking about selling. It's beautiful here but my place takes a lot of work in warm weather. BTW I have light pants on and very heavy ones on! A big problem with sitting all winter is you lose muscle.

[@racheliselin750]

Love your videos. I definitely want you to have budget keto ideas for cooking and shopping. One I do is I pick a country or region and find recipes from there every week. I can sometimes just cook as is or adjust non keto ingredients for similar ingredients.

[@Lilbit371]

I don’t buy mixes anymore. I read the list of ingredients on the package like taco seasoning and just buy those and make my own. That way I can make it it many times for pennies.

[@kristianmiller1561]

I just love you girls. I'm always cracking up with you.😂

[@kathyp1509]

I adore your videos! You two should get a contract with a shampoo line. Beautiful !

[@flipnawesome5756]

Tip for the rotisserie chicken… I will eat some the day I buy it, then I shredded the leftover and store it in chicken broth. It will keep well, will not dry out, and it will retain flavor.

[@nancygriffith851]

So glad you mentioned that on keto you run cooler! I noticed that and didn’t get what was happening! I have always been someone who is hot when everyone else is freezing.

[@sueellens]

I needed this reminder! Thank you 😊. I live alone, used to having, and LOVE, leftovers. I sometimes buy precut veggies because it’s quicker for me and I’ll end up tossing a rotten package 🙄 I try not to but…it happens 😂. Budget-friendly meals is awesome! I can’t wait. I need a Comfy 😬 (I sneeze when I look into a light!)

[@leahrowe847]

Don't toss... either dry them on a cookie sheet or freeze them. Onions freeze great & dry even better 😋 No need to add heat or anything, just spead on a cookie sheet & allow to dry, turn over morning/night, till moisture is gone, then place in jar or baggie!

[@jessrx1]

I like crock pot meals with cheaper cuts of meat. I saw Steak Umms in the Dollar Tree today, so it might be a good challenge to shop budget keto there.

[@Magdalena287]

I’d say instant pot is a good investment, I have 5 kids and sometimes forget to thaw meat and you can put meat in frozen and cook it fully in under an hour