You have transformed how I look at grocery shopping, mom life, and fitness goals. Always looking forward to your videos
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@laurastorovich99282 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!
@Aurorasun12 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@maryarcher84842 жыл бұрын
@@Aurorasun1 mom is
@jessicafarley2818 Жыл бұрын
Agree completely
@aardyn85642 жыл бұрын
The milk lasts longer because its ultra pasteurized. As a household of two I only buy ultra pasteurized milk, regular milk would always spoil before I could use it all. It does cost more than regular milk though, but not when you consider having to buy more because the older milk spoiled.
@cookshackcuisinista2 жыл бұрын
Regular milk can be removed from the plastic container before the best before date and put into clean glass jars and put into the back of the fridge and you'll get an extra 3 weeks of deliciousness minimum! I have been doing this for years. If it happens to spoil, this makes the best biscuits, sour milk gingerbread, chocolate cake....etc
@anaalves36582 жыл бұрын
I just freeze it when I buy it and defrost it as we need it. But I don't live in the USA, so maybe our milk processing is different 🤷. We also don't have such big containers. Everything is in a 1 litre container.
@cookshackcuisinista2 жыл бұрын
I tried that method but when it came to drinking it it had a funny taste!
@anaalves36582 жыл бұрын
@@cookshackcuisinista like I said I think that the pasteurisation methods might be different, we don't buy any long life milk because we find that the taste is different.
@loverlyredhead2 жыл бұрын
@@anaalves3658 I live in the US and freeze my milk. It works really well.
@ColdPizzuh2 жыл бұрын
I am 26, and you have inspired me so much! My boyfriend and I are working on being debt free, and now you’ve helped with groceries tips. Thank you!
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
Love it!!
@sadie65862 жыл бұрын
Good luck on your journey!! 😄
@ColdPizzuh2 жыл бұрын
@@sadie6586 thank you! 😊
@heatherlynsey30922 жыл бұрын
She is the BEST person for inspiration. I remember her saying that when they were paying off debts, they ate oatmeal for breakfast for MONTHS. They had amazing Will power 😂
@ColdPizzuh2 жыл бұрын
@@heatherlynsey3092 LOL! yes!
@0meesh02 жыл бұрын
My favourite line was when you said ‘I don’t need milk, but for this price, I needed milk’. It’s such a great concept to stock up when it’s on sale, so when you need it, it’s not full price. Feeling the price hikes in NZ. Summer veggies were double the price, frozen blueberries have gone up a third......
@StormyGeddon2 жыл бұрын
Christine: “look at this amazing deal on ground beef! I had to buy it!” Meanwhile, the entire cow chilling in the freezer downstairs: 👁👄👁
@StormyGeddon2 жыл бұрын
Said entirely with love, because I too would do the same thing
@susanprather59622 жыл бұрын
😅🤣😂
@miriamjussila162 жыл бұрын
🤣
@bettytijerina97692 жыл бұрын
My Aunt & Uncle had an egg farm and eggs are graded by weight not size. The heavier the yolk, the larger size it's given.
@clareu95392 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your continued commitment to helping us plan, shop and cook well on a budget, Christine. Here in the UK food costs are also rising. Petrol is an average of the equivalent of $2.30 a litre (that's 0.21 gallons).
@wheatie832 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the metric conversion on how much a liter is! I've been living in Ghana for the past month and seen the price of gas rise
@montessew95572 жыл бұрын
Hi Christine! The milk last so long due to the temperature it's pasteurized at. Then the carton containers don't let light in so the quality of the isn't compromised as fast. I'm full of useless knowledge like this. I'm a weird fact junkie. 😂
@vlmellody512 жыл бұрын
Me too! I used to win constantly at trivial pursuit. 😆
@montessew95572 жыл бұрын
@@vlmellody51 People constantly ask me, Why do you know that? 😂🤷🏾♀️
@vlmellody512 жыл бұрын
@@montessew9557 I get that too, and so does my son. Lol 😄
@RobinFlysHigh2 жыл бұрын
Never heard the part about carton vs plastic. Very interesting
@losburlati2 жыл бұрын
I love when I come home from Kroger with all marked down foods! Honestly they taste better at reduced prices! Good job with your marked down hauls!
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@alysiaadams37292 жыл бұрын
I typically never comment on videos, but I just wanted to say I love your monthly food haul videos with the running budget! I highly anticipate them coming out each month! Thanks so much!
@Nins-niche672 жыл бұрын
Loved Tyler throwing the cheese on the pizza. I literally laughed too loudly over it. @13:30
@melindalachapell44782 жыл бұрын
This video was nice. I’ve learned that with inflation going on, I need to organize my food a LOT and be very mindful of prices and how many ways can I use One meat source. I recently printed out a “freezer inventory list” and it helps a lot! I love It! With 2 chest freezers in the basement, it’s easy for items to fall to the bottom and get lost! I just Hang up the list on the freezer and check off as we go. I also now think about : ex- I bought A pack of chicken breasts. I can make chicken Alfredo, chicken noodle soup, casseroles, chicken stir fry, chicken enchiladas( insert Forest Gump scene 😆). But seriously, that’s what I do And it helps!
@kimberlyreitsma2 жыл бұрын
My Kroger stopped discounting the salad kits and other prepared produce items on the day I usually go grocery shopping and it has made be very sad. I need to figure out which day they are doing it on now. Gah! But, to cheer me up, I scored big time in the shelf-stable clearance section at my Kroger. They had multiple carts filled with discounted Chunky Campbell's soups. Say what?! Normal price for each can is usually around $3 - - - I paid only 90 cents for each can!!! WHAT?! Let's just say - I stocked up! Thank you for being my inspiration for hunting down those clearance items! :)
@andreadavison65602 жыл бұрын
I love when the tenderloins are on markdown! I just took some out of my freezer this morning to defrost!
@jenniferwilson34362 жыл бұрын
Dont know if someone answered, but the cartons of milk have a longer expiration date because they are Ultra-Pastrurized, which means its just at a higher temp, also its not exposed to light, which can affect the quality of milk. Work for a dairy company, as a lab tech, thats how I know.
@miriamjussila162 жыл бұрын
Watching to reinspire myself. my grocery budget has gotten out of hand a bit since having my baby 4 months ago and having him hospitalized for rsv+pneumonia at 2 months. Feels like I've been dragging with grocery shopping. Anyone else? Still meal planning but know I need to get better with the budget again
@greenlantern19862 жыл бұрын
It's sad when I'm jealous that you found a dozen eggs on clearance for $1.15.
@oscoey2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your grocery hauls! I too have a weakness for clearance items and it is great that you show how you used them throughout the week.
@vanessaxavier32 жыл бұрын
I know these videos take a whole month to make but I LOVE seeing your deals and how your brain works seeing odds and ends to make delicious meals for your family! Please keep them coming!
@randomnielle2 жыл бұрын
Omg that’s my issue! Everyone jokes about how you go to target and target tells you what you need. But it’s Costco for me 😂
@RobinFlysHigh2 жыл бұрын
Those are the two people always have trouble with lol
@brendalouquilts2 жыл бұрын
When I was growing up in the 50s and 60s we could only buy green grapes. When red seedless grapes came out we made the switch and haven't looked back. Last summer I needed grapes for a fruit salad and was forced to buy green ones as the red ones were sold out. Yep! Still a big fan of the red ones.
@pancakespandemonium2 жыл бұрын
I’m obsessed with Smith’s deals! The app tracks your savings now with a “ how many weeks can you save?” Gimmick and it totally works on me! 😂😂
@abimollentze72212 жыл бұрын
My 3yo watches all your videos with me and she has picked up the habit of saying 'easy peasy lemon squeezy'😂
@1019lms2 жыл бұрын
I love, love, love your videos!! I have been bingeing Frugal Fit videos (yours and Dave’s) all weekend. ❤️ I found two bread outlets near my house thanks to your channel. Sadly, there are no Kroger’s or affiliate stores near me. Jarlsberg is pronounced Yarlsberg. 🧀 😊
@julieyoung28762 жыл бұрын
😮 We never have good clearance food. These prices are amazing!! Love your videos 😊
@jennbrown84232 жыл бұрын
I'm laughing at how Tyler reached in the cheese bag and then just like dropped it on the pizza in the background. I have no idea why, but it was so funny to me for some reason.
@JKnight9112 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Organic milk lasts longer because of the way it’s processed. It’s processed at ultra high temperatures which kills all bacteria.
@FLChattycat2 жыл бұрын
I always buy organic milk and it really does last 2 months. Really! I no longer have throw milk out. The price on that Bison was terrific. I work 12hr. Day Shifts so never get those deals you get on clearance. Great haul for that price. You did 👍.
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@jackiepolley33002 жыл бұрын
Oh and it tastes so much better. I don’t know why it does, but it does.
@xthexcolorxredx2 жыл бұрын
Organic milk costs more to produce, so in order to prevent stores from throwing out expired milk every week, organic milk is typically UHT pasteurized (ultra high temperature).
@connieehresman11712 жыл бұрын
I bake so I have flour, sugar, baking soda, oat meal, I have my baking stuff on hand all year around.
@Taleri2 жыл бұрын
You are so lucky to have a grocery store that has a reduced price section. We have a very small area (maybe 2ft by 2 ft) in the butcher section for reduced meats.. and that's it. Most of the time, the reduced price meats are pork, which unfortunately my family cant eat.
@teresamunoz912 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! It's interesting to see how you can budget for a big family. I also come from a big family, when I was living with my mom, there was 10 of us there! This includes me and my 5 siblings, my daughter, stepdad, mom, and sisters bf. Now I just buy groceries for myself and my 3 year old. I can see I need to do better in shopping to bring down the cost. Usually my budget is $350 but I've been spending close to $500
@BitsOfThisNThat2 жыл бұрын
A great way to make your pizza and it's cheaper (where electricity is concerned) not to mention the heat in summer is the Presto Pizzazz - Pizza Oven. I've had one for years and love it. Will not use the oven again. it's also great for fish, fries Etc...
@Theysopretty22 жыл бұрын
We call that type of milk long life milk here in the uk. It's just heated to super high temperature and makes it last months. It's not just an organic thing its just UHT milk can be done with any milk.
@breezy_the_faere39972 жыл бұрын
ohhhh love this. can you do a extreme budget again soon, or show us how you save since prices are going up so bad on everything.
@gobigorgohomefamilymeals93892 жыл бұрын
Omg Christine you have convinced me to make a you tube channel I came up with the name and going to post my first video very soon thank you so much 😊
@jmljasmine2 жыл бұрын
When I go into Costco for one thing I don't take a cart. I just lug it. Makes it much harder to impulse.
@jenniferbudzien35872 жыл бұрын
That milk is like fairlife, it’s ultra pasteurized so it has a longer best by date. Also all milk is good for at least 2 weeks after it’s best by date 🥳
@Erin-rg3dw2 жыл бұрын
Especially if unopened. I always sniff check anyway
@theresas7092 жыл бұрын
The milk lasts longer because it is ultra-pasteurized. Means they cook it longer.
@judysouthern44582 жыл бұрын
You always find the best deals! Wish our store had those kinds of deals.
@sweetladyjane64622 жыл бұрын
While you were going thru these hauls I was checking the prices for the same exact things at my Walmart in Mesa Arizona. The original Johnsonville brats you got for $2.99 were were $5.24 at my store. Everything you bought was WAY cheaper than here in Arizona. Good for you!!! I wish the prices were that good here too...
@Jamie-jf5uz2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much everything she got was a clearance price though. I'm sure the regular price of the brats are closer to $5 and the regular prices of everything else are significantly more as well.
@stefaniephillips40132 жыл бұрын
cost of living and wages aren’t as high in Utah…
@tammymyer53472 жыл бұрын
Organic milk is ultra-pasteurized that’s why it has a much longer use by date. Just FYI!
@kimbarbeaureads2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could freeze that puffy built bar and break it like a Charleston Chew. The J in Jarlsberg is pronounced like a Y.🙂
@rebeccaturner49882 жыл бұрын
No black grapes are best and so so super sweet and refreshing.
@nunyabiznizz56192 жыл бұрын
You get more clearance deals that anyone I know. Soooo jealous! 😄
@anncoleman20422 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you cook meals. I always enjoyed your family meals!
@starsparkles55232 жыл бұрын
Ultra pasteurized milk lasts a lot longer, the organic part has nothing to do with it.
@barnrazedbyjesse68932 жыл бұрын
Since styrofoam is not recyclable you can ship them back to Egglands Best. You can't do that with most styrofoam egg cartons and they just go to the landfill.
@kadeline12 жыл бұрын
Likely, the organic milk has been ultra pasteurized, and that is why it has a longer shelf life. I love your videos, keep doing what you’re doing!
@CSILVESTRO12 жыл бұрын
i cant get over how cheep meat is in America!! chicken $1.99/pound = $5.30 AUD/kg and its $16-$18/kg here. doing all the conversion calculations our chicken is 3x the price of the US. Ground beef 2x price,
@CSILVESTRO12 жыл бұрын
eggs 3x price too
@sarahcarlisle66042 жыл бұрын
Watching these videos have helped me with spending my money for groceries. Just wished I had the money and room for a small deep freezers.
@sydneysmith19212 жыл бұрын
I used to agree about green grapes being the best but lately I don’t like the green and only like the red grapes . I whole hearty agree from a previous video about Costco having great produce (most of the time) especially their grapes 🤤
@tooblessedtobestressed97152 жыл бұрын
I have extended family who hunt and have a hunt camp. They do moose chili (and it super yummy) so bison chili was my first thought too! Heather xo
@emilschneider78972 жыл бұрын
It’s whole milk ,2%and down has sugar in it causes it to spoil faster
@lin902102 жыл бұрын
The milk is ultra pasteurised milk. Like UHT it heated at high temperatures sp is shelf stable :)
@lindagrimmett65642 жыл бұрын
Love your grocery hauls! Wish my store was as good. And the J in Jarlsberg is pronounced like a Y. 😉
@BookJedi842 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that you get food that can last for multiple meals for a week and still have it pass to the next and they all look filling
@madsc71272 жыл бұрын
I have a video request! A video where you get a rotisserie chicken from Costco and show us all the ways you’d use it in different recipes! I feel like I always make either pot pie or chicken noodle soup with the left overs and I need some new ideas!
Love these videos Christine! I need to do a video like this soon. I just did a pantry cooking video series and it was so fun! I was able to make so many dinners from things I had on hand. It helped me save so much money this month!
@alexgarrett1982 жыл бұрын
I just bought chicken tenderloins at my Walmart in NM $3.54 a pound paid almost $8 for a little under 2 pounds so you got a great deal there
@elaineleblanc86162 жыл бұрын
We are feeling the rising foods costs here in Canada as well.
@kristinaclark83072 жыл бұрын
The Kroger "specials/clearance " is the best! A few months ago l got those ground beef tubes were 1.00 a pound...amazing! I live really close to Kroger.
@elizabethborkland74192 жыл бұрын
I 1,000,000,000% agree with you. Everything in Costco is about $20. It’s all extremely useful things! And you need it and want it all. And one time I went to Costco with an empty credit card and spent almost $700. And never did that again because it took a long time to pay that credit card off.
@susanhudson12612 жыл бұрын
We buy organic milk because it’s ultra pasteurized so it lasts longer which is awesome
@michaelhannell40832 жыл бұрын
The milk last that long do to the packaging and being filled with nitrogen but once you open it only last for 7 days. Look at the small print on the side of the package
@winkieandleah2 жыл бұрын
I am using as many clearance items as I can. Making use of scraps for more meals. 🤤 I used leftover sauteed cabbage and green onion, with a couple tablespoons of spaghetti sauce and cheese to make a personal pizza for lunch.
@sarahsappenfield83592 жыл бұрын
These hauls always make me wish I had a Kroger in my area!
@jennicecarriere98102 жыл бұрын
I'm always so shocked by how much cheaper food is in the states, in Canada everything is almost double the price!
@cathys70872 жыл бұрын
Yes! So depressing how much more we pay for groceries in Canada 😒
@ashlynburgess49822 жыл бұрын
Fellow Canadian however im in Cali. Not every state is cheap. Cali is sooo expensive😭
@lesliekanengiser84822 жыл бұрын
I think if some people aren't used to budgeting for food and buying on clearance, they may not realize how easy it is. It just takes a bit of planning. If you set aside a bit of your grocery budget, you can buy that sale chicken and clearance naan. You may have to freeze it since it's close to expiration sometimes, so you can get to it eventually. But, buy it when you can.
@michellethomas69652 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy all time. My teen kids are picky and so is my husband. I love watching you cook but my family would not eat most of these meals. No beans or broccoli. No cooked carrots or cauliflower. No salads. No peas or lentils. Limited on italian foods. I would eat almost anything. I see so many great meals you cook that my kids would just make a sandwich instead of eating. So so hard!
@amani86772 жыл бұрын
That milk lasts so long because it's ultrapasturized, not because it's organic. We love buying the ultrapasturized on sale/with coupons because it will last well past the expiration date in the back of the fridge and for some reason we go through milk in spurts.
@lynnkavanagh73612 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! You really stocked up! I guess I've been slacking on frugal shopping! I'm going to keep watching your videos to learn more about saving $ & feeding my family we!!! Thanks for sharing!
@khepri1522 жыл бұрын
Lol at Tyler at 13:25 on the bad chilli pun
@unakeane5322 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you rewatch a food haul video and say what you wouldn’t purchase again if it was something new or should of bought more. Like a review of what got used up and what ye struggled to eat etc
@mischafan19912 жыл бұрын
When I hear clearance grocery haul. Me to me: There better be some clearance naan or else 👊🏼 😂 Edit: 1:27 in and I was not disappointed :D
@froggy01652 жыл бұрын
We traditionally don't but hamburger in the chubs, usually they are 70/30...but check out the freezer section in Costco, we get 5, 1 lb chubs at 91/9 for around $22! It has gone up around 2 dollars or so in the past year but at around $4.5lb for 91/9 still can't beat...plus it's already frozen
@aroubjamal59812 жыл бұрын
13:30 how the kid dumped the cheese 🤣
@hsklswthrt082 жыл бұрын
You've been such a help when it comes to affordable grocery shopping, but I'm always blown away by just how cheap the food you buy is to start. If you are looking for more grocery challenge ideas, consider shopping/cooking/eating kosher for a month. You'd be shocked by the cost (since it's nearly impossible to find sales, and when you do, you don't save very much at all).
@JustMe-qq3rc2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could find that many clearance items. Our store in our little town does not reduce like that unless it's a by today use today product.
@faylinameir2 жыл бұрын
Organic milk is usually ultra high temperature pasteurized. IE it’ll last a very long time
@pattyk1012 жыл бұрын
Your milk doesn't last longer just because it is organic. It is ultra-pasteurized which means at a higher temp and that kills more of the nasties.
@Peggy7312 жыл бұрын
I learned about the organic milk from Jen Chapin’s channel. It’s double pasteurized! I’m going to start buying it because of the expiration dates. Sometimes I’ll go through a half gallon in 2 days & other times it takes a month or more.
@jennfurr2 жыл бұрын
So frustrating... Those prices don't exist in southern California!
@bwatkins4702 жыл бұрын
You can feed a family of 6 on that ONE pizza? How? One piece each? Amazed.
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
There were also a bunch of sides, so not just pizza.
@deneandoll99222 жыл бұрын
I have to admit I was surprised on March 25th when Christine said she needed milk. Did I imagine the 2 earlier big milk hauls?
@ruthtingle72192 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your naan bread pizza hack, mu kids love them aswell.. its such an easy dinner, thanks Christine 😊
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@angelahawkins80692 жыл бұрын
Yahoo!! A Grocery Haul!! Love watching your deals you got, but also love how you own it's hard to walk away from what truly is a deal! I feel you! Thank you for your videos!! Also, we have Naan pizzas ONLY after you turned us to them!! Best ever!!😋😋💕
@rinat34082 жыл бұрын
The inflation is to true.. It's getting way to ridiculous in Ontario. Starting to heavily look on flipp to see weekly deals and budget from there.
@wendy5443 Жыл бұрын
The red grapes are better plus better for you because they are higher in antioxidants
@bridgetstowers12122 жыл бұрын
My City Market (Kroger affiliate) NEVER has the kind of discounts that you get. We do have the same digital deals and I totally take advantage of those deals, but I've got to say I get a little verklempt when I see your deals....but always super happy for you! "When I see your deals, I want to have them!" I have the same problem. You are doing an amazing job on your budgeting and feeding a family of 6.
@elaineleblanc86162 жыл бұрын
agreed about Costco just did that last Saturday. Ugh. I was only in for a few things and came out almost $400 Canadian.
@kaylap51722 жыл бұрын
The milk lasts so long because it’s ultra pasteurized (not all organic milk is, but some is… as well as some conventional dairy as well).
@lynnkavanagh73612 жыл бұрын
Christine, I love your videos! You always have great recipes, tips etc. I’ve got a funny story. I was watching one of your videos & you said “Alex shuffle songs by Charlotte “… can’t remember the last name. Anyway, I was in our bedroom resting & the door to our master bathroom was open & we have an echo dot in there. Next thing I know it’s playing songs by Charlotte … I was so surprised & it was pretty funny. I thought you might get a laugh about it!!
@jessicaschenk35092 жыл бұрын
LOVE catching the ground bison on clearance. Better for you than ground turkey yet as close to ground beef in taste as you’re gonna get. Don’t just use it for chili!! My family loves bison burgers and I’ve done a shepherds pie variation with ground bison and mashed sweet potatoes.
@angelakosar10032 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos I recently figured out that the Entenmann's bakery outlet near my house also carries the bread I've been buying for 3.99/loaf (up from 3.79) at a price of 3 for 4.00!! Do you do any weekly shopping for things like fresh produce or things you may run out of?
@1019lms2 жыл бұрын
I just found out about the Entenmann’s outlet near me too! I love their stuff!
@DaniElle-di4ho2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy all of your content but the grocery hauls are my favorite. 😃
@FrugalFitMom2 жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@ambervaldivieso22512 жыл бұрын
I wish my Kroger store (Bakers here in NE) had good clearance like yours! I live close to 2 of them and they RARELY have much for clearance, except highly over priced vitamins, supplements and kitchenware. I’ve tried going around 8am, 10am noon and even at 9pm to see if they were marking down for the next day!
@robbiegleason44622 жыл бұрын
On the organic milk... it will last WAY beyond the expiration date. I kid you not I just finished a carton that expired on December 10th. I mean I wouldn't drink it but I would cook with it and smell it before I did and it was fine - not sour in any way. I kept waiting for it to just die and it never did. I had originally bought it to make yogurt (I use whole organic) and never made it so I just cooked with it. It's always lasted way beyond the expiration date, but this was the farthest I've ever pushed it and it was totally fine!
@truthseeker63702 жыл бұрын
Omgosh- March 25th- More milk? 😘 And the asparagus looks Perfect- thin and tender!