How to SAVE 50% on Groceries in 2024 [Pantry Restock on a Budget]

[@MicheleL-ve6bm]

Here’s the bottom line. Having raised gardens, farm animals etc for almost 50 years. You spend as much overall BUT end up with premium quality and much more quantity than the homemaker who purchases all from grocery store.

[@singerjo5791]

However, that way of life is not possible for many. And, not desirable for many as well.

[@kcnelsonmueller]

I had my aha moment over mushrooms. I used to buy them in 4oz cans at Sam’s. The price got so crazy I was complaining to my husband about possibly not eating mushrooms. He wasn’t happy about that. lol. So he mentioned buying and canning my own. I’d never canned anything before. But I thought why not try. My husband went and got his mom’s old canner (she passed away 15 years ago). I bought mushrooms in bulk from Sam’s, cut them then blanched them in vegetable broth then canned them in 4oz jars. When I finished I not only had mushrooms but I also canned the broth. When we did the math we realized we had saved $162. I fell out. That led me down the path of no return. I already bought in bulk, but now I buy dry beans, wheat berries, etc. I can all my own cream of soups, diced tomatoes, refried beans, cranberry sauce, you name it. I don’t buy anything canned any more. And not only is the savings insane, but over the last 2 years of going down this path, our health improved 10 fold. And I continue to preserve more and cook more from Whole Foods. I wish I had done this years ago!! And I wish I had purchased my digital canner sooner. It is one of my favorite tools for the kitchen.

[@ParvatiHumhara]

That's an amazing story! I stopped eating canned foods years ago after my husband taught me about the health risks associated with it. After reading your comment I think I'll try out making own preserved veggies in glass jars.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Similar story here. When I did the math and realized I could increase the quality and have a huge impact on the budget and our health? It was over! We do still buy a very few items, but the savings from the other items that I preserve and grow at home has made that doable. On top of that, the food just tastes better! This is my 2nd year canning, and I wish I had done it sooner. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I think others will appreciate it also as they begin to rethink what we’ve been conditioned to do in this time. Also, thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@ParvatiHumhara]

@@thehometownhomestead yes I totally agree! I just found your channel last night and definitely subscribed 🤗

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

U shop Whole Wallet? Wow I do buy outstanding butter there but that’s about it lol It’s 100% pastured dairy line. $12/lb as of last fall. I do carni so it’s a good portion of my diet.

[@KDBee-ri5hi]

​@@YeshuaKingMessiahWe used to call it while paycheck! We often spend $$$$ and only came out with 1 or 2 bags. We are at that place at the conventional grocery store now and that's a sobering thought since we haven't shopped WF in close to 15 yrs!

[@turntohome7426]

Hi! I’m new to your channel, but now I’ll be visiting often! May I first address that the rude comments are appalling. I’m so sorry that people come here to criticize you, acuse you of being misleading, or not “getting ready” for the day. It has to be said that some are definitely missing out on the joy of being an encouragement, or just saying nothing at all. Nobody has a right to shame you for the things you own, purchase, or feed your family. I love feeding my family as healthy as possible, and we order from Azure Standard. Typically it’s not our largest purchase in our food budget yet, but once we get our bulk grains stocked well, we plan to move on to the raw dairy, because they make my mouth water, just dreaming of it!🤣🤣That being said, I am in a transition period, and am working my way to clean eating for the health of my family. What I wish people would understand is that typically these “things” weren’t just handed to you, and they aren’t all purchased or acquired overnight. It’s one day at a time (sometimes it takes years😅), one step at a time, and one change at a time. I am happy I found your channel! Thanks for sharing what you have learned!💜

[@thehometownhomestead]

The interesting thing is that when a piece of content is successful, it gets pushed out beyond your normal “audience,” which is great, but it comes with a few interesting comments. 😉 This is definitely not an overnight change. It’s taken us 4 years to switch our way of purchasing, growing, and preparing food. The fact is, some aren’t interested in change, so it’s easier to make assumptions in passing that to consider a new way. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay. As for you, welcome! I’m glad you found my corner of YT, and I appreciate your kindness and the time it took to type out such a thoughtful comment. Hope to see you back soon! 💕

[@southwesthomestead1234]

Your kitchen is just the warmest cozy space ! This message is so important for young families to learn. We have to get back to basics and move away from the consumer driven junk food we have been brainwashed into thinking is okay. We really enjoy a rice and means meal at least once or twice a week a month. Especially on a cold day.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I agree. My generation was brought up on boxed foods, so we really come by it honestly. In today’s economy, things have to change. We can still eat very well, without breaking the bank. I hope more people start to come back around to the older ways of doing things. Thank you for the kind words about our kitchen! It was a labor of love. We held off on it when we did the initial renovations because I wasn’t set on location (this is actually the 3rd room in our home to be the kitchen.) I’m grateful that we waited until something felt right. Thank you for watching, and I hope to see you back soon! 🙌🏻

[@patriciacerwin6266]

Your children are truly blessed to have a momma that is concerned about what they eat. You are giving them such a healthy foundation to live life to their fullest potential. Im in my 70s. Not sure i have the energy to can or space to store the canner or the canned jars. Admire you and your lifestyle. Good job momma.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching! I hope to see you back soon!

[@AdarableKitten]

I use to spend $200 for me and my husband, learned how to make freezer meals and cut our monthly spending down to almost $100

[@h.p.5836]

I need to learn this for myself, my mom, and my two toddlers.

[@marlysmithsonian5746]

I am more than thrilled to have found YT channels like yours!! I'm 58 and never had time or energy to worry about having any food except what I could go to the grocery store for. Last year, this was a huge learning experience for me. I bought an electric canner and started buying cheap meat and canning it. I live in a well known coastal tourist town and our prices anywhere near here are outrageous. I found 49ct/lb chicken drums and bought bags and bags full. They were horrible in the oven and even in the crock pot. Out of the canner, oh my gosh!! Then, I started growing seeds for plants and, after a horrible yield last year, I've already had amazing tasting tomatoes and peppers. Yep, I'll can the leftovers. You are so wonderful and I think I'll make my way to Wal Mart to get those black beans. I really appreciate your guidance!

[@thehometownhomestead]

The beauty of being alive is we’re never too old to learn, to change direction, and to start something new! You’ve got this! 🙌🏻

[@thisnthatcormak]

I never thought in my early 40s that I'd learn how to can beans, bone broth, meat and veggies, bake breads and other things from scratch , make my own mixes and cook almost everything from scratch. We now don't eat dyes, and i watch for no gmo's and no bioengineered. Very hard to eat clean but getting there. I've also started buying way less each week and I'm buying bulk when we can. We are also very fortunate to get beef from a customer that buys our hay. We trade for beef. Just put 300 lbs of beef into our freezers. Thanks for the great tip about vacuum sealing smaller portions of the cheese. Just bought my first 5.5 lb block and I didn't want to shred it all at once

[@thehometownhomestead]

That’s awesome!! I do usually do shred 5 lbs at once, just so I don’t have to get the food processor dirty again. That said, we like the flexibility that it offers to seal them this way. It’s the best of both worlds! I’m the same. Had you told me at 35 that I’d be here in my early 40’s, I would have laughed for hours. 😆

[@00justsayin00]

Same! Started learning gardening in my 30s which has escalated into me learning canning, etc. in my 40s. Not just due to the spiraling costs in grocery stores, but the ever-present threat of questionable additives in US foods.

[@joyfulhomemaker8053]

I’m in my early 40s and doing all of these things as well. To be fair, I’ve always loved making as much from scratch as possible but my “portfolio” continues expanding. I was talking w a friend the other day and told her how I make sourdough and she said, “next you’ll tell me you make your own butter” and I said, “oh! I’ve been doing that for YEARS!” And then I paused and looked at her, “I don’t sound real” lol Before sourdough, I’ve made bread from scratch forever but thought sourdough would be difficult… it’s sooooo much easier! I’ve tried to make kombucha but my house is too cold so I was just making weird vinegar (tasted pretty good in salads tho).

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@joyfulhomemaker8053 isn’t it funny how many things we do that others consider outlandish? 😆

[@mamadoom9724]

The other day I made a huge pot of bean soup for about $2. It fed my family of four dinner two days in a row. So that’s 25 cents a person for dinner. It’s the cheapest of all my budget meals and it’s so filling and delicious. It was perfect for the rainy days we’ve been having in WA state. I’m like you-I refuse to pay insane prices for food so I just learn how to make what I want from scratch. Btw your kitchen is beautiful. It makes me want to declutter my counters.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you! I have went through a few rounds of decluttering over the last few years and I find that the less I have, the easier it is to work in and clean. As did the bean soup, that sounds fabulous! We’re deep in a rainy pattern currently and I might have to pull that out this week. Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back soon.

[@BriBayly]

Hi! Could you share your soup recipe by chance? 😄

[@mamadoom9724]

@@BriBayly I did one bag of dried beans. You can use pinto beans, kidney beans, really any kind you want. Sometimes I do a mixture of different kinds. Then I soaked them overnight in a bowl of water on the counter. First thing in the morning I put them in a crockpot with some water (or you can cook in a pot on the stove). I add a bunch of chicken bouillon and whatever seasonings you want to taste. Some good seasonings for it are garlic powder and pepper. I added two chopped carrots and cooked in the crockpot on high for several hours until the beans are soft, then I roughly mash the beans with a potato masher and put some in a blender with some of the liquid til smooth and add back into the crockpot. Some variations you can do is add chunks of cooked ham and/or a can of tomatoes. I don’t usually add ham but I like to shake in some bacon bits because it gives it a kind of ham flavor. I like to add enough water to make it soupy but the next day this soup will be super thick so you can add some more water and reheat or you can roll some up in a tortilla for bean burritos. I did that the other day and drizzled in some Taco Bell mild sauce and cheese and my family said it tasted just like Taco Bell burritos.

[@meggo6673]

Our family of 7 eats this way too. I love watching how other people do things for ideas. An idea on cheese that works for us...every few months, I buy 20-25 lbs of different types of cheese from Azure and grate it, then freeze. I make bags of pizza blend for our Friday night pizza nights. It makes it so I have one clean up. Blessings.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I actually do this too! We get cheddar and mozzarella from Azure and run it through the food processor. One of my recent scores was using the food processor for grated fresh parmesan. I had to use the chopped blade on the bottom instead of the shredding blade, but it worked beautifully! Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back soon!

[@littlejoysandblessings]

I have played with the idea of canning for the last two years but have been intimidated by the process - I have never heard of a digital canner but it sounds perfect to get me started.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@littlejoysandblessings it really does make it less overwhelming to get started. After you run one load, you’ll be hooked. It also comes with a laminated reference sheet that has directions for water bath usage on one side and pressure canning on the others. I leave it inside the canner, for quick reference every time I’m using it. You can do it!!

[@bestlifeever4548]

This is how I have always done it, in buying bulk and having many pantries and freezers stocked full. This week I canned about 100lbs of chicken and still have more to do and did beef last week. I have done many jars of veggies too and only 1 can not seal out of all of them and new to canning. I have 4 sons(16 to 23), but now all but one is out of house on own and I homeschool him . I have a farm so we have way more eggs always than need but water glass as many as I can. I still shop and continue the same now with 3 people in home as I did with 6 and that just ensures we always have extra and backups. I spend about 1200 on big stock up trip a month and about 250 to 300 a week on extra needs throughout month like milk and such. (Till cow is milking) I did a major kitchen reno like yours and have a long narrow room (dining) that we have been building/turning into more of extra pantry but have also turned a lg bedroom into long term food storage. Sometimes hardest part is finding where everything is located when need it. We have our gardens and orchard growing now and hope to be able to store much of that later on. My husband is amazing cook so he does a lot of the cooking and has mastered homemade pizza but really has bunch of things including steaks and now going out to eat on weekends has been not as exciting as their quality of food and service goes down and food at home taste better than going out to nice dinner. Im 41 and husband few years older and I retired few years ago and we live on my income (house payment, bills, food, etc) and his is for whatever else we want like trips, house projects, fun, so this is just how we do it and save so when emergencies and life happens we arent in a bind(this isnt to brag but hopefully helps someone, I learned early on not to depend on 2 incomes or max out payments based on 2 never know when illness or job loss or somethingcan happen). I have always budget and been able to live well on less and wait till can pay cash for things we want or need and food is probably our biggest expense and we like to eat good food and well. Thank goodness we are active people lol. Stocking up on food I think has been great investment (goes up more than stocks) and is peace of mind and living further out it saves me trips to store and less on random things to pick up. Keeping spices and stuff for every kind of cuisine also means can make whatever in mood for when want to. We do Indian, mexican , middle eastern and oriental and more nights. So it doesn't get boring eating same thing on repeat. Great tips and sweet to see your daughter helping out and good to start early.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I agree that food is a great investment, as long as you know how to care for it! Sounds like you’re rocking it!! Thanks for watching!

[@joyfulhomemaker8053]

Freezing food flat in a ziplock bag is such a saver. Space and time saver! I always make about double what we need for meals and freeze individual servings for quick thawing on busy days when I won’t have time to make a wholesome meal

[@bbrhody831]

I was so upset to see that better than bouillon has started using bio engineered ingredients 😢 after years of buying it, no more!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Yes, when I buy an organic product, I expect better. It isn’t cheap, so it should be good!

[@southwesthomestead1234]

That’s disappointing, I love that stuff.

[@bbrhody831]

@thehometownhomestead I was trying out their new line. 3 maybe 4 different flavors. Sadly I didn't catch it till I got home as I trusted them. Now I read every label trusted or not. Took every one back for tefund.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@bbrhody831 I was getting ready to buy another, even though I had the scraps in the freezer. My brain often says convenience wins, but not when ingredients are involved that I don’t want in my home.

[@bbrhody831]

@thehometownhomestead jeni gough has a how to u tube video making/canning chicken salad. I've made it several times now and it's become my go to for quick sandwiches for lunch. Have canned it with turkey and ham too. Yum!!

[@marishapeters1647]

I think people spend so much on groceries because of packaged and pre-made food. Don’t get me wrong, I love my conveniences but they are the first to go when I’m on a budget Also learning to make do with what’s in the house is so hard but worth it.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I agree. I had someone tell me that giving up potato chips was not an options for their family. 😳 It’s a shift in thinking, but it’s totally doable. You just have to accept the mindset shift.

[@sharron6628]

This is so misleading 😡 You cannot live on $150 a month on groceries, so if you have a big garden fruit trees and raise your own animals and butcher your own animals maybe. $150.00 maybe 15 yrs ago

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@sharron6628 our budget averages less than $125 a person/month, but the entire family budget is around $850. I’m not sure what you’re finding misleading about it. We don’t raise or butcher any of our own meat, although the guys do hunt deer in the fall. As for the garden? I do make a years worth of salsa, and have plenty of tomatoes to last year round for crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and such. I also make pickles, and pickled peppers. Without our garden, pickles and pickled peppers just wouldn’t be super common in our diet. Tomatoes? I’d buy canned in bulk, but the total we use yearly wouldn’t greatly impact our budget. It might average $8/month if purchased. Hope to see you back soon!

[@terifrank7393]

I can a lotore now so that is our convenience foods! Healthy and cheap!! God Bless!

[@tulsiannerose8810]

I am a single mom of one child and I stock my pantry with items I use consistently, including flour, sugar, salt, canned apple sauce and tomato sauce. I am going to can the beans! Love this idea!

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@tulsiannerose8810 sounds like you have a great thing going! 💕

[@alindalt2897]

Oh my word! I had one of your bread machines a few years back. It was given to us by an elderly friend. It was 50 years old then. It died a while back. Never have I ever had such a great bread machine!! Much better than any bosch... which I am having to use now! Bulk buying is the only way to go! Great video. First time I have seen your channel.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I’ve heard of many of the old machines running for many decades! If you’re looking to get back into one down the road, watch for the open box/refurbs to snag a deal or watch FB marketplace. I’ve seen them pop up a few times.

[@potato6658]

Great video, I don’t buy bulk foods, but I always shop for sales, because we’ve always bought extras to keep a pantry of foods we eat. Having those extra items allows you to wait for the sales. I love canning foods, it is extra work when you do it, but you save the time when you actually eat the meal. I will can anything, marinated meats, lasagna, chilli. I will can anything we eat, I love it especially on days you’re under the weather or don’t have time to cook. Great video!!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you for sharing your tips with us! I did some big batch cooking the week and froze it instead of canning, but that’s a case by case basis. Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@smack6030]

Great job! I keep all my leftover onion peels, celery heads, turkey (beef, chicken, or other) bone, etc. and drop them in a GIANT pot that has a strainer inside then cook it down for about 2-3 days adding water as needed. When finished, I just remove the strainer then pour my broth into containers that go in the freezer. I bought 16 oz plastic takeout type containers from Amazon that will keep in the freezer for a long time. It makes a huge amount of bone broth that I can use for multiple different soups/stews. Cooking it down for several days really pulls the flavor out of the bones. And yes, I do turn off my pot at night and just start it again in the morning. I also use my leftover bones to make a broth to prepare dog food for my dogs too! Great content.

[@MariahBaker17]

Love all this! My husband and I are working on getting to a place to buy more in bulk! Especially organic/grass fed! Our family of 5 spends around $525-$550 per month currently, definitely below the average.. cooking from scratch makes it possible:)

[@thehometownhomestead]

We could spend around that without the random smaller items we pickup in town, or by skipping the organic cheeses and chocolate chips. 😆 But what fun is that??

[@MariahBaker17]

@@thehometownhomestead I agree! Variety is awesome!

[@raeganstegmeier9131]

It’s just me and my husband and we spend at least $800 a month of groceries. I’m making probably 95% of our meals and am still struggling to get our costs down. Thank you for all the great tips!

[@colleenpakkianathan3151]

We have a well stocked/bulk driven pantry! AND we sometimes eat chips! 😂 I will stock up when large bags are 5 for $10 or 3 for $5 - especially during ski season when we’re taking sandwiches to the slopes. In that case, six of us sharing a bag of chips that cost $2 or less alongside our fruit/veg and sandwiches on homemade bread is a significant savings over buying lunch in the lodge! Kids still get a special treat AND we don’t break the bank.

[@thehometownhomestead]

That’s a great plan!

[@ibislife]

What a gorgeous kitchen! 🤩

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you!! 😊 It was a labor of love and the 3rd room it’s lived in our old him. We spend months with the floor plan taped out on the floor to make sure we’d like it, and it’s exactly what I had in mind. It knew, but feels aged. I just couldn’t handle the idea of a kitchen with a new construction build in our old home. Hope to see you back soon. Another upload live at 2 pm today!

[@ibislife]

@@thehometownhomestead well done, I am sure I will pop in later 😘

[@alm5512]

Just found this video. I love it!!! Bulk is better in the long run. I much rather put in a little bit of extra time and elbow grease up front and reap the benefits later. Home cooking from scratch is wonderful. 1 the food/meal tastes better. 2 there are not all the preservatives and other chemicals that no one can pronounce in them. 3 less money in the long run. 4 teaches children a life skill. Keep the videos coming!!!❤

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I agree 100%, and I’m so glad that you found me!

[@cooker-q4x]

We tend to eat mostly homemade, from scratch, but I definitely appreciate the lunch meat sandwich once/wk. I’m always looking for new lunch ideas. I enjoyed this video.

[@lesliemckinley9615]

Thanks for sharing. I picked up a hint: to put a stainless steel colondar in my crockpot and add my ingredients to it . Easy to strain my broth.

[@thehometownhomestead]

That’s a great plan! Thanks for sharing!

[@beccaO0906]

I love the Amish bulk store 30 minutes north of us. Great prices on organic products!

[@thehometownhomestead]

That is awesome!

[@Jackie_W82]

I do the same thing! I pressure can beans, pull rotisserie chicken and vacuum seal to freeze. The bones get processed into chicken broth with my frozen veggie scrap. I also run the dehydrator all at the same time on my prep days. Less trips to the store means less impulse buys, less gas and more time

[@shake_shells11]

As a family of 3, we spend about 300-400ish a month on groceries in Maryland, we look for opportunities to buy in bulk when meats are on sale. A few weeks ago, I even scored $5 per piece for lobster tails! I stocked up and froze them, treat ourselves on special occasions. We grow 90% of our fruits and vegetables. It’s actually not too bad.

[@Nature.nurture.nirvana]

Seriously could not be happier that the KZbin algorithm aligned your stars with mine😂Lisa at Farmhouse on Boone has long been my go-to homemaking gal but now that I’ve discovered you, I could jump for joy haha. Already loving your content so much, as a fellow SAHM, two under two, future homeschool, current homesteading gal myself. ❤

[@thehometownhomestead]

Lisa is a big part of my journey. Love her stuff. Someday I’m going to be on her podcast, even if she doesn’t know it yet. 🤷‍♀️😆 Thank you for watching, and thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad to have you here!

[@Nature.nurture.nirvana]

@@thehometownhomestead 🤭I don’t doubt one bit that she’ll have you on one day!💜

[@jerryduty901]

These are things I did when we had 8-10 foster kids at a time. Now that we are no longer fostering it is not practical. I still enjoy cooking, but is so much simpler. I know it saves an extreme amount of money. Proud of you for making this video to help others.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you for taking in kiddos who needed a refuge. 💕

[@lifestylehomestead]

Great content momma! And lovely home. ❤

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you! 💕

[@lucindawilliams6838]

Don't unwrap the cheese. Just cut through the wrapper. No fingers on the blocks as you shrink wrap them. I love Azure Standard!

[@thehometownhomestead]

This is a fabulous idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@laketalangley820]

Just watched for the first time and I enjoyed it. I can’t imagine how you do all that without pulling your hair up and out of the way! Thanks for sharing!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RAMONALong-r2z]

My husband and I both veterans were homeless 2 months in winter, I can bake and cook anything. Real world experience.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you both for your service. I’m sorry to hear you were without a home for a time, but I appreciate your “can do” attitude. May God bless you both.

[@Askcyeda]

Hey! First timer - this has probably already been said: do you bungee and wall-strap your pantry shelf? As a mom of five a shelf of glass jars with no weight on the bottom shelf🫣 Beautiful kitchen & love your house dress❣️

[@thehometownhomestead]

Welcome! The shelf is secured, and the canners on the bottom are also massively heavy. Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back soon! 💕

[@LibertyScott-x6i]

We grew up with a giant pantry. A freezer of meats. Deli meats were bought whole and we sliced it at home. Mother worked at a deli and knew how to save money. As a working woman- it was important for me that my son never had soda. As a single woman- it’s easier to make food at home. Eat good quality versus the crap that gets served today in places.

[@thehometownhomestead]

My kids also have not had soda, but for my oldest having a taste of a cherry limeade about 6 months ago. He said it was disgusting! 😆 They stick to 98% water when we finish nursing, and I’m grateful to have made that decision. Sounds like you have lucky kiddos. 💕

[@nicolewatters4062]

I just went in there and got my beans soaking for canning beans tomorrow. I get inspired like that. Lol❤

[@thehometownhomestead]

That’s awesome!! They taste better when canned at home. 💕

[@JaNouWatIkVind]

That’s a Sunday habit in my home. Soaked chickpeas are very versatile and taste better than canned ones

[@ms.g1709]

If you cook chickpeas, make sure to save the liquid!! It's (aquafaba) the best egg replacement I've found. When we already have it, why not use it?

[@terifrank7393]

Just found your channel! So nice and FULL OF AMAZING INFO! BEAUTIFUL KIDS AND GOD BLESS!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to have you and hope to see you back soon. I JUST uploaded a new one 20 minutes ago, so check it out if you haven't yet!

[@olesyakonovalova592]

My family of seven is carnivore and keto for the health reasons, so obviously our food budget is way higher. We do buy meat in bulk though and defrost as we go through it.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I love keto/carnivore! I did it for a while and am considering going back. I will say that I found that I ate WAY less when eating carnivore/keto. I couldn’t get a 3rd meal in and rarely wanted a snack. Sometimes even one meal per day was all I could handle. Do you buy 1/2 beef or a full hog at a time? That’s one way that we cut the cost on meat. We also are a family of hunters, so that also helps. We have often made jerky from both the beef and the venison, which works for a great snack. We also have a lot of our annual deer harvest processed into summer sausage for snacking, and breakfast sausage. That works well with eggs in the morning.

[@PinkieJoJo]

Wow. I eat keto-almost carnivore and my groceries cost way less because aim not buying tons of extra junk. The only way it costs more is if I go through a phase of buying prepackaged snacks. I will never understand people saying it costs more unless they are buying packaged stuff.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@PinkieJoJo I think the initial shock of budget often does come from processed “swaps” instead of a cleaner style.

[@alyonascooking]

Hi, I love canning beans too, but thought I’d help someone out. Please soak your beans before canning, I experimented with just rinsing them and canning them right away (figured they’d cook during the pressure canning process). Well it turns out they sealed after the pressure canning, but because they were not cooked all the way through, most of the jars opened on the shelf months later… lesson learned. Hope this helps someone-Alyona

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@alyonascooking that’s interesting! All of mine are still sealed 3 months later, but I’ll keep my eyes on it. Thanks for sharing!

[@FoxgloveFlannel]

Thank you for all the good ideas on cutting costs and eating healthy. I am definitely going to check Azure.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@FoxgloveFlannel you’re welcome! Thanks for watching, and I hope it helps!

[@YKKY]

Although we don't eat meat in our house, I am with you 100%. I do lots of bread baking, cookie baking, cakes, rolls, pizza, etc. , make pasta, pastries, you get the idea. I calculated that if I buy flour directly from the mill, without any additives, we save in the first year about 60euro as we need to buy the storage buckets, but year two it would be saving of 260 euro! And that's just the flour! I did the calculation for most of my pantry and freezer and I am never going back to buying in supermarkets. This makes so much sense! We save 1780 euro per year buying in bulk and storing properly!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Isn’t it amazing! When I posted this video I was averaging a $400-$450 monthly bulk buy to increase my stores and get everything where I wanted it. This months I literally don’t need a thing! When the prices are skyrocketing, bulk buying is the best way to shop, as long as you have room.

[@KimC16]

Make sure you're planting the right onions for your area. There's long day or short day

[@17HannaMae]

I love this lifestyle so much! This is my goal. I have a 6 month old and he is my first baby and we are working toward getting back into my old routine I was doing a lot of cooking from scratch and interested in canning and bulk buying. Once little guy is a little more independent I think we can accomplish all this food prep 😊

[@thehometownhomestead]

Every time we got close to independence, I had a new one on the way. 😉 Just do what you can with him at every stage. He will soon be a great “help” and enjoy it also. One tip, if you don’t already, is to baby wear. A good woven wrap saved my life! Thanks for watching!

[@17HannaMae]

@thehometownhomestead thank you! I have a moby wrap but havent had him in it since he was about 3 months old. We have another carrier that is more structured like a backpack and he likes it I just feel like he is in my way! Hes a large boy!!

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@17HannaMae the Moby is really stretchy and doesn’t support much past newborn. I have a Lillebaby Complete that is awesome and similar to what you have. My husband wears the babes in it often. Once you can comfortably get him on your back, you’ll have a bit more freedom of movement.

[@paulamcnabb7940]

I’ve been doing this now for 4 years. In the beginning some people laughed at me but no longer.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Lots of changes in the past 4 years have made this feel like a necessity. Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon. 🙌🏻

[@diahegge5395]

We started homesteading after covid. It’s just the two of us. But I love it!!

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@diahegge5395 2020 changed things for a LOT of us!

[@diahegge5395]

@@thehometownhomestead subscribed!! I’ve added you to a few of my others. I follow one who is here in Oregon call acre homestead. She’s awesome

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@diahegge5395 I follow Becky for sure! She’s great!

[@diahegge5395]

@@thehometownhomestead yay!!!

[@natashacolthirst2112]

You still have to invest in the equipment. You can just boil on the stove top, and beans also need to be soaked before consuming.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Equipment is necessary IF you want to can, but the investment is not always what you think. I was given the majority of my jars, and found a free canner that I gave to a friend since I already had 2. They’re often very cheap on the FB Marketplace, which is where I got my digital for half off. Additionally, canning can be completely removed from this method of purchasing, and it still works with a freezer. As for the beans, I’ve seen them done several ways, and I think it’s up to each person to do what they think is best for their own kitchen. I think many see barriers, and sure there are some, but there are also many opportunities for people to do this without breaking the bank, specifically when you’re saving so much monthly. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@megangoggans1208]

I've only ever water bathed canned, but I'm taking a canning class this weekend locally and am looking forward to pressure canning some of our dried beans!

[@thehometownhomestead]

It’s easier than you think! Enjoy your class!

[@Kababy13]

Wow! Just came across this video on my feed! I am always buying in bulk but you afford some great tips - thank you! Never heard of Azure before- I will be checking that out today!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Oh if you live bulk organic, you’ll LOVE Azure! Link in the description, and thanks for watching!

[@letssummondinner]

1600??????? That's insane lol. I have a family of 6 adults and I spend about 700 a month and we eat GOOD lol. Where do they get these numbers from? I'm with you, I would rather do a little more work now and save some money later.

[@thehometownhomestead]

And that’s the THRIFTY average!! We could spend much less skipping organic, and fancy cheeses and chocolate chips, but we love to add some to make life fun!

[@taylorenglish10]

We spend 1400 a month for a *soon to be* family of 6. Husband me and 3+ kids. We buy clean as possible. But eating clean is expensive

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

Great idea throwing those freezer vegetables into stock. I was just looking at two bags the other day that I had bought on sale and intended to use but was never really inspired to do so. I'm actually making and canning. more bone broth today so now I know what I'll do with them. 🤣

[@thehometownhomestead]

Perfect timing!! I was super happy to have them GONE. I hope you have a great day in the kitchen, and hope to see you back soon!

[@hope4change2012]

This is goals for me! Back for a second viewing ☕️

[@thehometownhomestead]

So glad to have you back for a 2nd round! I actually watched it myself over the weekend to refresh my memory on what I discussed to make sure my latest was delivering different information, so you’re not the only one who needed a 2nd take! 😆 Thanks for watching, and let me know if you have any questions.

[@anitastamm7350]

I love this! I am very inspired!

[@alifewithluna4134]

This looks wonderful! I have never done anything like this because I assumed it was so labor intensive and just daunting; but you made it look so doable. I plan on doing this soon! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@thehometownhomestead]

I’m planning a follow up on how to get started and what mistakes to avoid! I should have it out in about 10 days. Keep your eyes out, and thanks for watching!

[@gabbytriestomakethings]

I LOVE your dress. That looks so comfy I have to make one like that for myself. New to your channel, always admiring those with lovely large amounts of space to store food. Our place is really small so hard to buy in bulk but I do love to cook from scratch and the money savings.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you! I do have great space, but I have friends with much less that still buy in bulk. Perhaps you could reclaim a hall closet or under bed space? I’ve had all sizes of kitchens, and while it can definitely add a layer of perplexity, it’s often something that can be worked around. I’ve even seen a few who add shelving to a corner of a bedroom or dining room. Thank you for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@melissajackson4173]

What the USDA factors in which you don’t is a LOT of people don’t have the luxury or don’t understand homegrown. I’m absolutely fortunate that I have food storage up to 6 months.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I think my generation specifically was raised on Hamburger Helper and potato chips. Many haven’t ever considered another way, and I’m hoping to start a shift toward a healthier, cheaper option. Congrats on your 6 months! Good security is a blessing. Thanks for watching, and hope to see you back soon.

[@melissajackson4173]

@@thehometownhomestead I hope so. I always want to learn to be self sufficient

[@melissajackson4173]

One thing I want to be confident and trust myself is canning. I’m petrified of it. I don’t want to kill anyone. Botulism…you can’t see it.

[@rustichoney]

Loved this video! 👏 I’m so inspired and definitely need to try canning beans! I’ve never actually done that… and now I really want a digital pressure canner too 😂 Thanks for sharing all of your ideas and money saving tips! I’m gonna need it this summer with a house full of hungry kids! 😅

[@thehometownhomestead]

Yay! Glad you liked it! This was already done when I saw that you were out of beans. That’s an easy fix. What are the ages of your littles?

[@mariegriffin5516]

I’ve got to know where you got your cutting board/strainer. I love it

[@thehometownhomestead]

It came with my sink, and I love it too! Such an easy way to wash produce and strain out foods. Here is a similar concept that works for any sink. amzn.to/3xTorss Here is a link to my sink. It’s really a workhorse. directsinks.com/products/kraus-kore-workstation-45-inch-undermount-kitchen-sink?variant=29496066572330&currency=USD&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8pKxBhD_ARIsAPrG45mIcGc2NQi7EJv0qrcSkC27ZPcZEYrVxYn-d-thTsNoZ3L-okjkF-oaAjSzEALw_wcB

[@mariegriffin5516]

@@thehometownhomestead thank you so much for the information on the sink. I think I’ll show this to my husband and tell him that this is what I want in my kitchen when we build our house.

[@NurseChrissy17]

I just found your channel and I love it! It’s really motivating. My daughter is allergic to soybean oil so I’m trying to figure out new ways to cook/prep etc for a new way of eating. Thank you for sharing your skill!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Glad you found my corner of YT! Removing soybean oil is tough when eating anything but scratch made means, but you can do this!

[@samanthareed9844]

So inspiring! We only buy packaged foods for special occasions, otherwise eat clean organic whole foods but still spend 1200 per month on groceries 😣 My husband eats a LOT lol. I wish we had the storage space you do but we currently live in a tiny house. I'm still planning to implement some of these tips! We did go halves on a cow with my parents so I expect that will help our budget a lot. It would be really awesome and helpful if you did a breakdown of your grocery budget. 🙂

[@thehometownhomestead]

Great idea! I’ll put this on my content list. I will say, get some great ground beef recipes ready to roll, bec you’ll have a lot!

[@samanthareed9844]

@@thehometownhomestead okay! 🙂

[@Abeautifulmundanelife]

Awesome! I’m going to look into a canner as I run out of freezer space when we buy a whole or half a side of beef. Thanks for showing us the beans process, too. I’ll look for that recipe

[@thehometownhomestead]

We have our share of freezers too, and I’d always take another, but we currently do not have a generator. The safety of shelf stable meats is a great addition to the stocked freezers. We usually buy 1/2 beef at a time. I’d need another freezer for a whole. I’m considering another anyway, bec we have plans for meat chickens this fall.

[@gwenfehr9156]

I buy in bulk, but also cook in bulk. If I’m making chili, I will do a double batch, then vacuum seal the extra and freeze. Today was a day to make noodles. I made about 15 pounds. They are drying on my spare bed. Once dry, I will store in bags weighing 2 pounds each. Some are for my daughter and her family, some are to sell to a friend.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I did some batch cooking this week too. We have a big busy season ahead, and I’m trying to get prepared. Thanks for watching!

[@NicesArtsHome]

Hi there! New friend here from Portugal, Europe! 🙋🏼‍♀️🇵🇹 Just found your channel and fell in love with your videos! ❤ Can't wait to see more from you!👍😍 Thanks for sharing your budget secrets, all advices are welcomed these days!👍🙏🏻

[@thehometownhomestead]

Hey there! Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@amyschultz8058]

Great video. Thanks for sharing solid information.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you for the kind words! I definitely think this needs to be talked about more. It was a friend of mine who snapped a pic of $7 Doritos, and I was shocked! We don’t have to do this!!! Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back soon.

[@ashleydavis1937]

When price comparing make sure to do the math yourself. Sams and Walmart will often break down the price per pound or oz but it can be misleading. A 4 pound bag of beans will be listed with a price per ounce instead of pound. Also, canning and pressure canning. My friend puts all her leftovers in jars and runs the pressure canner once a week. She can can chicken soup, pot roast, etc. We also found a vegetable market that isn't advertised. Its open to the public but its the hub for all of Central Florida. Its where restaurants, stands and suppliers get their vegetables in bulk.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I agree on doing your own math. Also make sure to convert the amount of dry beans to cooked beans when comparing the per “can” pricing. Sounds like you have a fabulous market close! That’s a big win!!

[@hotmessblonde]

Hi, would it be possible to do a video of all the small appliances you have? I saw a few in this video I would like to know more about! Thank you for sharing such informative videos. 😊

[@thehometownhomestead]

This is an interesting idea. The only think I can think of that hasn’t been shown lately is the electric potato/apple peeler. It’s a bit of a novelty, but really helps when you’re canning. Check out this link. Almost everything is here with the exception of my grain mill and perhaps my mixer, but that link is in the comments. www.amazon.com/shop/thehometownhomestead/list/1LFP7HAPAUOQL?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfthehometownhomestead

[@YoungMomLife2005]

These are wonderful tips for someone with the space! I have an 800 square foot apartment, hoping I can do this for my family one day but we don’t have the space right now.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Tight space is definitely a challenge. You can steal any extra space you can find in the top of closets and under beds, but I can imagine you might already be doing that for other things. Hopefully your time will come soon!

[@melissanash6801]

One of the most unfun parts of dealing with a big loaf of cheese is cutting it! I have found that if I use a hot pad on top of the end opposite the handle, it really saves my hand while cutting the loaf into smaller chunks. You can also shred all that cheese and freeze it for later use:)

[@thehometownhomestead]

I agree! It’s a pain, and thank you for the tip. As for shredding, I definitely agree. It’s one of my favorite ways to use bulk cheese, but this specific loaf is for fresh eating with deer sausages and such. I like to keep mozzarella and cheddar shreds on the ready because we use them often. Thank you for watching! Hope to see you back soon!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

No more freezing or canning broth! Get on a rotation making broth It keeps 10 days easy, in fridge if u don’t skim fat. Fat makes a fat cap that seals that broth and it’s fresh n sweet smelling when u take it out on day 10 (or 15!). Start it so it’s ready to be put thru mesh colander in morning at brk. I don’t strain as clear broth is meaningless. My broths can be spooned out of the jar. It’s all about using vinegar & gelatinous parts. I use backs, necks, wings, drums and ofc, FEET! I usually start in morning and cook till next morning. 24 hrs is my bare minimum. I decant into mason jars with plastic lids. Super easy to access over & over n wash. I make about 8qts weekly to biweeky.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I have a friend who’s about to butcher some chickens and I’m hoping to score some feet this spring. We are running meat chickens this fall so I will definitely be keeping a bunch for broth. Thanks for watching!

[@lisaangstead4628]

Well I agree with some earlier comments, that the price is only if you have already have an established garden and animals, but one of the points that I did appreciate, is some of the basic food preservation. This is one of the few videos I have found that I actually find I could learn from. Most the time it's all just stupid stuff. Some of this I'm already doing, but a lot of it I'm not.

[@thehometownhomestead]

The comments on budget have been very interesting. About an equal number of people are saying that they spend way less, and my budget is still high, while the other are saying it’s only doable with my chickens (but they’re far from a savings! 🥴) I’m probably close to a break even point on my garden, but this is just year 3 for us. Most do the initial investment has now been paid. Glad you found it helpful, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@chrishingson3064]

I've been wanting to do this and as asure standard for a long time I need to learn how to can😁 I'm hoping I can do this in the future❤

[@thehometownhomestead]

You can totally do it! The hardest part is getting started.

[@constantlyabiding24]

I loved this video! So informative and motivating!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you for the kind words! I hope others gain a small bit of inspiration to see where they can save. Thanks for watching!

[@dianamilburn1743]

Lots of good ideas to save time and money while serving good food. Thanks for inviting us into your kitchen!!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thanks for coming over to my corner of YT! See you back next time!

[@Kaitem131]

Would love to know what bowl/strainer set you have, if you like it! Didn't see it in your "shop the kitchen" link but it looks super handy!

[@mks33621996]

absolutely incredible + inspiring.

[@thehometownhomestead]

What a sweet comment! This one slipped by me yesterday. I’m glad you’re inspired, and hope to see you back soon. 💕

[@SusanDaschner]

I love wheat berries. Also, I'll say definitely worth the extra work to prepare meals feom acratch.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I do too! We love the flavor or freshly ground wheat. I spent an entire day this week prepping some big batch meals. Be on the lookout tomorrow at 2 for my latest kitchen adventure, and thank you for watching!

[@AggieBayret]

I love your dress! Wher did you get it? Also, just starting with Azure and love them!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you! Here’s the link. I always put links in the description IF they aren’t thrifted. Thanks for watching! amzn.to/3WJ3yLc (Disclaimer: I do receive commission from Amazon.)

[@AliciaMcCool-ul5yk]

I think it really depends on where you live and what stores you have access to. We used to live in Virginia and our grcoery budget was about $1,000 or so per month for a family of 6. Now that we live in rural Nevada, our grocery budget is insane. We're spending closer to that $1600/ month. Prices are ridiculous here! I almost died when we first moved out here and a bottle of BRAGGS apple cider vinegar cost $11! Remember...it's an average. It includes expensive states like Hawaii, California, and Nevada.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Yes, our local store is very expensive. We drive an hour to Sam’s or 35 min to Walmart or Azure pickup for better prices. Thanks for watching, and good luck in finding ways to reduce your budget.

[@tammywhite9229]

Thank you for your video. Great info.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendarobertson2145]

Great inspirational video.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@pixiegardner8094]

What a beautiful kitchen!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thank you. Our home was built in 1907, and about 8 years ago, we remodeled but STOPPED before doing the kitchen. I just wasn't comfortable with the plan we discussed, so we lived with the old one for a couple more years. This isn't even the same room! This was formerly just a huge dining room. Patience definitely paid off! Thank you for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@pixiegardner8094]

@@thehometownhomestead It certainly was. I'm watching more now!😉

[@Carina_Rose]

We have saved hundreds when we started buying flour in 25 lb bags instead of the 5 lb ones, we’d go through about 30-45 lbs of flour a month. But I just got a flour mill and now will be buying wheat berries in bulk. I’m trying to figure out how to reorganize my small pantry and a closet, and my kitchen in general so that we can buy more in bulk and hopefully save enough to be able to afford high quality meats.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@Carina_Rose the closet usually holds a big opportunity. My upload this Sunday will show my small closet between my working pantry and the kitchen. It’s not always aesthetically pleasing, but it gets the job done! Stay tuned!

[@Carina_Rose]

@@thehometownhomestead Awesome, can’t wait to see it. I have some ideas for the closet under my stairs, hopefully it can be pantry overflow.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@Carina_Rose yes! Thats basically what I did with a little closet.

[@packy0462]

Another youtuber mentioned you, and this is my first of many. We were in a big metropolitan up there what they call country. Now we live in NC and trust me that wasn't country LOL. Learning garden and food prep thank you for a very informative pantry tour, I have signed up for Azure just haven't made the leap, I work from home and look forward to canning, yeah a guy at the age of 62 learning canning. Yeah they say old dogs can't learn new tricks, this old dog built his first three chicken coops, raised garden and deck this year.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@packy0462 who mentioned me? I’d love to go check them out! My mom is older than you, and started down the journey in the last few years also. I think it’s AMAZING that you’re jumping into canning. Check out some of my canning content too. It’s such a GREAT asset to your food storage! Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!

[@packy0462]

@@thehometownhomestead Plow & Pantry's

[@Doodlebug1948]

My son and I always can foods together, as well as freeze drying and putting food in the freezer and put dry staples either in jars! Good son (55) and I’m 76, and a happy and thankful Mama!

[@happyjoynesss]

I want to start buying in bulk and being more conscious of what we are eating. What is a good way to transition from weekly groceries to buying in bulk. Especially if you’re already financially stretched.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@happyjoynesss take stock of what you have and what you’re going to need next. Look for a bulk deal on it specifically and go from there. Also grab a big bag of rice. You can do so much with it, and really stretch a meal. One of my favs is fried rice with protein leftovers from a previous meal. Stay tuned this weekend and you’ll see a brisket fried rice that’s cheap, easy, and amazingly delicious. A large bag of rice will be a cheap way to start buying in bulk, plus give you some flexibility in the coming months. Also start meal planning. Again, my upload coming this Sunday @ 2 pm cst will be a great one for you. Also watch this one in the meantime, and let me know if you have any additional questions! Unlock Huge Grocery Savings In 2024: A Beginner's Guide To Buying Food In Bulk kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5OoaYlqqKqAntk

[@nachis3]

Great video. I have A Monogram gas stove top in the middle of my kitchen. Wished I had gotten the full stove like yours instead. When my grids get super greasy I put them in my self cleaning oven I just take out the rubber stoppers on the bottom and they come out so clean.

[@thehometownhomestead]

When I was planning the kitchen, I marked our space for a 48 inch stove, and it basically took up the majority of the counter space I would have had. The 36 was a great solution. I LOVE my stove. It’s my right hand in the kitchen, and even better because I got a smoking deal on it. Thanks for watching! Hope to see you back soon. 🙌🏻

[@nachis3]

@@thehometownhomestead Yes it’s a great stove. I cook a lot of stir fry’s and love how the grids accommodate a wok on the bottom side. My home was flooded with hurricane Harvey so I was blessed with an amazing renovated kitchen. 😁

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

I’ve priced it out and Azure is considerably more expensive than other options.

[@thehometownhomestead]

What options do you have locally for organic bulk goods? It seems like the choices vary greatly from region to region. I can’t find anything close, particularly on things like cheese.

[@chrys77cross]

Have you tried roasted wheat berries? Throw some cardamom and other spices, some sweetener - it has the crunch of corn nuts and that heavenly wheaty taste.

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@chrys77cross this sounds awesome! How do you cook them?

[@AZJH8374]

New subscriber. Looking forward to your channel and journey. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi ☦️ in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 💙

[@thehometownhomestead]

Looking forward to having you around!!

[@carolds7595]

Just found your channel and love it! Such a cozy home you've built for your family :) I love both dresses but wondered how tall you are? As a 5'1" lady, its so hard to find cute dresses that don't drag on the floor but I don't see lengths given on Amazon!

[@thehometownhomestead]

I’m 5’8, so your prob need to have the longer one altered at least. I should add that to my description because that is definitely important info. Typically mine get short really fast! And thank you for the kind words!

[@carolds7595]

@@thehometownhomestead Thank you!

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@carolds7595 welcome!

[@carolds7595]

@@thehometownhomestead sorry! One more thing, I dont see the bowl with strainer in your Amazon store, can you tell me where you bought that? I make bone broth almost weekly and that would be amazingly helpful.

[@elizabethloper1870]

I can my own beans and it makes it so easy!

[@atlantapage1153]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@thehometownhomestead]

Glad to have you! Thanks for taking the time to comment. It really helps small channels like mine. 💕

[@dawneray4355]

Love your channel 😊quick question I just started canning. I usually freeze. I am also focused on saving on store prices . Newly retired with income cut in half. A new realization in budgeting! I live in Southern California where prices are out of control.When you made your beans ,did they cook in the pressure canner or do you still need to cook once opened? Appreciate you so much in my learning phase. I don’t want to poison my family 😅

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@dawneray4355 they cooked in the jars, but it’s not the “approved” method, so take that for what you will. 😬

[@quirkycottageshenanigans9003]

Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing. New subscriber from TX. 🌿

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@quirkycottageshenanigans9003 thank you, and thanks for watching! Hope to see you back soon. 💕

[@mariaadams8469]

Ummm I want that cream colored dress with flowers on it!!!

[@thehometownhomestead]

It’s an Amazon find, and comes in several colors and awesome pockets! Enjoy! amzn.to/4eBwmdT

[@MaliaRussell]

Wonderful video! Very inspired to get busy!

[@thehometownhomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@jordanalbrecht959]

This is one of the best restock pantry videos I’ve seen!!! Love all your tips. Quick question: how do you “budget” for your bulk purchases? In other words, it would obviously be very expensive if you purchased all of these things at once. How do you manage spreading out the payments? As a beginner, I’m wondering where to start ❤

[@thehometownhomestead]

I simply started with what I was OUT OF at the time, and kept going, little by little. I’d say it took about 6 months to start adding in the “extras” like fancy cheeses and chocolate chips because we had a major drop in “needs” and could move on to “wants.” If you spend an extra $100 a month, you’ll have 50 lbs of flour, rice, and beans really fast. Also, getting the free buckets at a bakery vs nicer ones is also a great way to start. The biggest deciding factor in HOW FAST is quality. Initially my stuff wasn’t organic, bec it was 2020, and we needed FOOD. Thank you for the kind words! You can totally do this!

[@jordanalbrecht959]

@@thehometownhomestead SO helpful, thank you for sharing!!!

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@jordanalbrecht959 you’re welcome! If you come up with more questions, feel free to ask!

[@jamiet9132]

I think my biggest hurdle is buying all the canning jars I need. Most people have bought up all the yard sale canning jars around my area. Where do I start buying canning jars. I dont know if the cheaper brands of jars are worth it.

[@thehometownhomestead]

I would buy a couple cases per month. Then you can slowly add and it isn’t a splurge at once. Another option is to ask on Facebook. You might be surprised at how many people would be willing to give some up.

[@chiarad4080]

It's inspired me, thank you ! 😊

[@thehometownhomestead]

So glad to hear it!! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@h.p.5836]

Do you put the cheese in the fridge after you vacuum seal it or can you store it on the shelf?? Also, do the beans cook during the canning process making it ready to eat when you are ready to open it?

[@thehometownhomestead]

@@h.p.5836 the beans did end up ready to eat. The cheese goes back in the fridge and lasts beautifully!