10 things to STOP BUYING to cut your grocery bill in half! Jordan Page

[@oksahitrch]

Awesome tips! Here's a little note to consider: When it comes to shredded cheese, to cut some of the costs, I never buy pre-shredded cheese, as it's more expensive. Instead, I purchase a large block of chees and shred it myself.

[@cindyhunter2438]

Plus there’s a coating on the cheese just like there is on pre cut veggies and fruit

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@cindyhunter2438Yes, I’ve been thinking about buying block cheese and shredding it myself! But at least I have been buying the shed. Cheese in large pkg. or on sale.

[@pamelamaurer2076]

I shred the cheese in my food processor. It tastes much better than oregano shredded cheese

[@brandiebishop8473]

I recently tried this and the taste difference is insane! Fresh is so much better! I bought an attachment for my kitchen aid

[@JL14858]

I do that too, it's cheaper. My kids love grating the block cheese in the food processor.

[@ceilinastardom3322]

In Canada if you buy pre diced fruit and veggies you pay taxes on it. If you buy regular fruits and veggies you don’t pay taxes on it

[@MsSusieStone]

What about people with disabilities tho?

[@rosamagallon34]

We are a family of 11 ,from California and I really need to cut done on my expenses. I’m spending way too much monthly.Great video, you brought me back too my reality…..Thanks for the tips!!

[@jordanpagecompany]

We all need a little reminder sometimes to rein it in!

[@MsInspireTooBeInspired]

A family of 11 and reside in Cali?! 😳😬How do y'all afford it?

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@MsInspireTooBeInspiredHer husband has to have a dynamite job!!!

[@Kim-qu2yl]

Where you shop makes a huge difference. Do you have winco near you. That alone saves us thousands

[@sharons4611]

I do disagree about always buying the biggest size. Sometimes a smaller size is actually cheaper per unit. Math is needed here

[@carolynridlon3988]

As a retiree and a child of depression era parents/grandparents - homemade & bulk is a basic mantra. 1) I dont buy pre shredded cheese (to much stuff coating the shreds) & I just grate it as needed! 2) gave up daily coffee's out (only for a treat once in awhile) I buy the best coffee I can afford (that we both like) & make ours at home! 3) l learn how to make my own cooking sauces - less chemicals & salt. 4) stock up on meats,... when on sale or clearance racks!

[@paulahastings7865]

Same here! Starting making chocolate syrup. And all my dry mixes!

[@alekasmith9373]

Buying frozen prepared meals (usually 2-3 at a time) are game changers for busy nights. There have been SO MANY TIMES where I throw a frozen Garlic Butter Shrimp dish on the stove that takes 10 minutes instead of swinging through the drive thru. Certainly not every night, but there's definitely a place for them!

[@katiefrolichman]

This is costly. Make it yourself on a Sunday night, say, and it’s better than store bought at a fraction of the price

[@alekasmith9373]

@@katiefrolichman We eat at home for almost every meal. The few frozen meals I buy once a month on clearance or at the grocery outlet keep us from eating out and really do us save us money. Thank you though.

[@katiefrolichman]

@@alekasmith9373 I commented bc you went against the first thing she said 🤣 But I get it. Premade is better than fast food. Good on you for being balanced and limiting your eating out

[@EvelinHolmes]

She is not telling anything new. Just a chance to flag her work.

[@julianavalencia1852]

What I do is cook double and freeze one and eat the other that way I can have something when it’s a busy night

[@carabuzzi2374]

Jordan - this was the loving butt kick/pep-talk we ALL needed. Thank you!

[@sydneymarshall311]

A big caveat would be for people living alone. I find individual packaging to be worth way more since my snacks don't go stale before I get to them. Same with premade meals since the cost of ingredients for a smaller portion is more than the premade version & freezer space is so valuable for singles because I freeze so many things that can't be bought in smaller quantities

[@angelicataylor7179]

As someone who once lived alone, it was way cheaper to spend one night a week where I would preportion and freeze my food. (As well as putting my snacks in little baggies by how much I would eat in one go) Single meals, you're being gouged for packaging.

[@angela_flute52689]

People living alone still have freezers, though, so you don't have to get price-gouged on small things unless you fail to make the most of your freezer.

[@cassandras1688]

Maybe a vacuum sealer could help with snacks going stale - try finding one at the thrift store to save on cost.

[@chelseabunker2391]

This is an excuse. I know that sounds harsh, but i am a single mom with a 5 year old child raising her alone. The amount we eat is really only about as much as a single man. Trust me, when every penny counts, you will realize that meal prep is the most efficient and healthy way to do things. All you have to do is meal prep once a month - portion out your dry snacks in sealed, reusable containers- they will not go stale if you do it as soon as you open a new container. I buy bulk meats from costco, and section out 2 person servings to freeze. My daughter & I usually only eat one serving of it, but I cook a double serving so then I have steak pre-cooked & precut for lunch salads, or to make omelets with that week. Also the amount of chemicals a person consumes in prepackaged food is revolting. Especially for us women who are more easily affected hormonally/chemically by this stuff. Do yourself a favor and at least try it for 2 months. You might be shocked at how good you feel and how much money you save. Good luck ❤

[@makis14357]

I keep some food in fridge not to keep it cool but to keep it dry. Some foods become stale because of the moisture in the air. So cookies, crackers, chips go to fridge once it's opened.

[@kathygreer2097]

As an “older” person I have a hard time believing everyone doesn’t already know these common sense tips. I’ve been doing most of them my whole life. It takes more time and a little planning, but it’s so worth it. It’s understandable to cut corners here and there if you’re a busy, working parent, but if you need to save $, and who doesn’t, at least do some of them. 😊

[@flawed_perfectionist]

Half of the items in my freezer are thanks to you! I have never frozen premade foods and I now have cooked ground turkey, shredded chicken, waffles, pancakes, meatballs, muffins, etc and they all taste exactly the same as if I made them day of. I cannot thank you enough

[@jvsaints]

Enjoyed the frugal approach. No longer buying for a family and I raised my family using tips like yours. It does work. If I ever cook, I double my recipe and freeze. Always divided meats into small packages. This is the way to go!

[@chriscotter7306]

As a single older person, using a vacuum sealer has saved me so much! Freezing the food in a bag, then vacuum sealing works best. Plus you can reseal cereal bags, chips, salad, crackers etc. And they last so much longer! You can make your own small portion bags with vacuum sealer. (There is a button for sealing only!)

[@ashleyjean172]

You never ever answer BUT I would LOVE a video on you making these basics you just talked about. Sauces. Beans, etc

[@ibolyap]

It’s all on her website and cookbooks, or just simply google recepies

[@ashleyjean172]

@@ibolyap what? 😂 I was suggesting a cool video she could do. Google recipes? Bahahahaha that was not the point of my comment. I know how to make beans! I was just saying it would be cool if she made a video of her doing it

[@mariahtriggs4870]

She mentioned a discount code for her cookbook … I don’t see it..🤷🏼‍♀️

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

She just wants us all to buy her cookbook this is just a huge infomercial for her cookbook

[@ashleyjean172]

@@PrincessKryssiQT agree

[@meaganrohler3636]

I always appreciate these reminders!! Some are things I do, some things I choose to do slightly differently, a couple things I don’t usually think of, but sometimes I just get out of the habit of being laser focused of budgeting food cost! We just bought our FIRST HOME!!!! And so I finally get to have my first real (semi large) garden since a kid!!!😍😍😍

[@nelda7071360]

Congratulations on your home!!!! I plan to buy one next year when I get my husband's social security and have a huge garden. Hopefully the land will already have some fruit trees growing on it.

[@ingridbeharry6252]

Living in the Caribbean we do most of these for years now and it really does save you from spending alot on groceries. Love this video

[@lesliehunt3841]

We buy those big Jimmy Dean sausage rolls and when we get them home I portion them out into patties and freeze them, we can eat them as patties - cook pretty quickly or we can thaw them relatively quickly to use for breakfast casseroles /other dishes. So easy!!!

[@valerie718]

So smart! Thanks for the tip about cutting g sausage roll.

[@amandah.6042]

I have to eat soy and corn free fed chicken because of my autoimmune condition. I buy it in bulk, but I buy whole chickens. It's cheaper than the individual cuts and I use the bones for bone broth. $8lb for organic soy free chicken. 🙌🏼

[@beccaplans]

Wait.. There's soy in chicken that's frozen? Omg 😮 I'm allergic to soy...

[@calineilson4764]

​@@beccaplanschickens are often fed soy which can affect some people, but also if any flavorings or other ingredients are added to the chicken it could also have soy that way!

[@abigailodette7661]

Totally agree with everything except the Instant Mashed Potatoes. I always keep those on hand to help thicken soups, an alternative to panko/breadcrumbs for breading's and binders, or even to thicken mashed potatoes if they end up too thin.

[@jeanettewilliams1528]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@GAwildflower]

I thought the same exact thing, the generic mashed potato flakes are cheap plus they keep forever, unlike fresh potatoes. Ok 😅 now someone's gonna say dehydrate them yourself! But like you said, if you're only using as a binder, or to stretch actual potatoes or other recipe, it's not hurting anything to keep on hand.

[@laurao3274]

You can also thicken soups with flour or corn starch.

[@abigailodette7661]

@@laurao3274 True, but flour has to be cooked out or it has a raw taste, and cornstarch likes to clump. If you are already making a creamy soup or stew, instant masked potatoes are a fast way to thicken something. It's something that I've always done, but I also learned it in culinary school.

[@nelda7071360]

I used to love buy instant Mashed Potatoes but I prefer making mashed potatoes from scratch. Instant Mashed Potatoes just seem so gritty no matter how much water is supposed to be added.

[@amixeblu]

My grandparents on my dad's side never ever bought mayonnaise. They made it when they needed it for a meal, like for fries. I remember them making the fries for me, and making the mayo as they went. It tasted so much better than any store bought one I can find these days. All it takes is vinegar, mustard, and egg, and some elbow grease in order not to have it shift on you, it's an art, but it's an amazing one to master!

[@laurao3274]

It no longer takes elbow grease. You can do it with an immersion blender in seconds. Unless you want to use a whisk, then go for it.

[@amixeblu]

@@laurao3274 well take "elbow grease" with a grain of salt, please, I mean... come on... even with a blender you have to be careful for it not to shift on you.

[@Jenna-mw9nr]

Love that this is encouraging ways to eat healthier while saving money!

[@mermaid6116]

Pre cooking ground beef was the biggest game changer for me. I have always purchased the large pack but I would freeze the rest uncooked. Freezing it cooked makes dinner that much easier.

[@nelda7071360]

I like to cut up my celery, tri color bell peppers and onions to make my own Trinity. Sometimes I add garlic too.

[@DestinyGPlus3]

Deforst button on the microwave is amazing for last minute on defrosting meat

[@GoFishOffice]

I always try to get things in bulk and make homemade from scratch meals. Its how I was raised, its much better for you, tastes wayyyyy betrer, not hard to do and you are right, saves lots of money❤

[@rashell6673]

Totally agree! I only keep a few pre cooked meals on hand from Costco yo prevent us from buying out!

[@jessabeauty917]

Why not make and freeze to have on hand?

[@j.chayo45]

I freeze garlic and ginger and butter and cheese. Game changer for me. I also make my own sauces. I have to learn salad dressings. Thank you for this video.

[@triciad4100]

Same, except for the cheese. I also freeze tomato paste by the tablespoon in ice cube trays, because who tf can actually use more than a couple Ts before the whole can goes bad? Does the cheese texture stay the same when you thaw it? It's almost Kerrygold Dubliner with Irish Stout time, and I would LOVE to be able to stock my freezer to carry me through the long, dark cheese famine that is the rest of the year.

[@j.chayo45]

@triciad4100 Yes the texture stays the same.

[@triciad4100]

@@j.chayo45 YES, thanks!!! I'm gonna buy a whole a$$ wheel! 🤗🧀

[@Iamhome365]

​@triciad4100 hi from Ireland. I know mozzarella is exactly the same taste and texture after defrosting but haven't tried other cheese, not big cheese eaters

[@foofookachoo1136]

Can onions be frozen?? Love my onions!! ??

[@allabondarenko7524]

Just here to say that I love you and your attitude in life! ❤ stay positive Jordan 😊

[@tanjacavlovic8053]

You were the first one I started following for tips and free printables and thank to you I dragged out of my debt so fast. Your forms like for snowball method to pay off debts - when I first put 5 digit number debt amount while being unemployed, I haven't any faith it will get better. But I planned everything for "once when I am employed" and that's how it happened. I stil do shelf cooking, no spending weeks, plan a year in advance, visit free city concerts, etc... omg, thank god, it works!

[@geniusfollower]

The way you explained the 3$ 10 mins difference for the butternut squash was great. Youre very good at highlighting the hidden opportunity cost that comes with making these choices.

[@deezidee2162]

In the Netherlands we have a thing called, too good to go. Grocery stores have like fruit, vegetables that have a bad one so they can't sell the package as normal. So for instance Lidl, you can buy a bag for €3,- with sellery, 8 pears, 6 apples, 1 mango, 3 small garlic, package of long thin green beans. It varies what they have but you need to get in time in store. For other grocery stores they even have meats of bread (that you can freeze) for like €5,-

[@Iamhome365]

We have that here in Ireland but I've only managed to ever buy 1 ! It was a great box though and I was delighted

[@carolynridlon3988]

In my part of Kentucky, our grocery store has 4 different clearance racks (produce, bakery-breads, meats & general items) - I always stop at the meats (which is how I can afford to have steaks 1-2 times a month!) and I only buy clearance items that I know I will use that week or over the next month. (meat is repacked for the freezer) - helps cut the cost of getting groceries!

[@ElizabethMarianna]

Wat leuk, een mede-lander die hier ook naar kijkt!❤

[@sondrabernich5079]

You are wonderful Some of the things you’ve shown I already do but some I just didn’t really think of. I don’t have young children but I do live on a budget and you make it so easy with your ideas for everyone I want to get your book for the salad dressings and just everything really so you’re great. Keep it coming. Really enjoy watching you. Thanks, Sondra.

[@jordanpagecompany]

Aw thank you so much Sondra!

[@Caemen87B]

Been waiting for a video! Live the videos! Being a mom of 6… I’ve taken the advice on how to cut back on spending a ton of money. Cut out softener and I live it! We been cooking in on weekends and saving money wherever we can! ❤

[@karriemb4184]

Totally agree!! I started canning again to save money….. beans, bone broth, meals, salsa, syrups, and freeze lemons and limes for juices too !!! Try to use the whole thing…. So I dry the zest!!! Bones for the bone broth…. Than I dried the bones when done … grinding them up and than use them in the garden!! Same this with eggs …… wash them /shells …. Dried them at 200 degrees and. When done you grind them up !!! We bought a 1/2 cow in the fall ….. yes it was alot up front but now we have it for a year !!! Getting our pig at the end of march !!!! The meat is so much better than what you can get at stores!! And get it processed the way you want it !!!

[@ashleylangley6035]

The shells are used in the garden?

[@karriemb4184]

@@ashleylangley6035 yes … or you can give it to your dog / in small amounts

[@anitacalvert7593]

Wow

[@nelda7071360]

@@ashleylangley6035 It enriches the soil.

[@ashlymammen1596]

Congratulations on your 8 kids you are amazing And you are very encouraging I am working mom from 9-9 pm when I reach home so there’s portioned cooked meat and all other tips are going to help me a lot God sent video thanks a lot

[@lisacrews3060]

Yes! Cooking at least two meals worth in one cooking session gives you another meal to eat later in the week if you put it in the fridge or you can freeze it for anytime over the next few months. If you choose to eat it later the same week it makes meal planning easier because for each recipe you choose, you get 2 meals out of it. You're so right about dried beans. Having an instapot and quite a few bean recipes (chipolte black beans, Indian Red beans, garbanzo beans for hummus, ) makes it so easy. It cooks both dried beans and soaked overnight beans. Google cook times. When I buy a rotisserie chicken or cook a raw chicken, I save the bones, put them in my instapot with scraps of veggies (optional) and dill with water, cooking on high pressure for several hours to get delicious and very cheap bone broth.

[@Lalec122]

A food sealer/food saver is the biggest win for saving money... I use mine multiple times every single day... love it

[@sarahwebster9817]

Jordan i love your video it rocks ❤❤❤❤ you rock. Rock on sister saving sales and big bargains. Have the best weekend xxx❤

[@iamshe3275]

Thanks for this reminder. My husband and I completely lost our minds in 2023. Budget went out the window, LOL. My daughters are in college, and it's just us home, but 2024 is the savings year. We plan on eating home this year! 90% of the time. Thanks for the tips!!!

[@shopwithjen]

So to summarize, just shop BIG, and i agree i do this too :) Prepackage is always so much more expensive!

[@racheldebasitis8184]

I live alone, and it's important for me to eat mostly organic foods, and to buy from local farmers as much as I can. Of course that is much more expensive, but there are still ways I save money: 1. I use meat as more of a flavoring in food rather than the main focus of a dinner. 2. I also buy my spices in bulk (and organic) from my local health food store; if it's something I rarely use, I buy just a teeny amount, then the rest of the jar isn't wasted and tossed a year later when the flavor has faded. I also make my own bread, kombucha, etc., and I grow my own veggies and herbs in the summer. I completely agree with you on using dried rather than canned beans. I do keep 1-2 cans around for days I haven't planned ahead, but beans don't take that long to cook if you have an Instant Pot!

[@laurao3274]

Spices are way cheaper to buy at import stores, if you have any near you. I get almost all of mine at the Indian store.

[@racheldebasitis8184]

@@laurao3274 agreed! I don't have any near me, but when I venture into the city, I do take advantage of them. I stock up on basmati rice there too.

[@hollymorris9652]

When you divide the ground meat to freeze, mash it flat in the freezer bag. It thaws quicker and takes up less room in the freezer.

[@TheJoyfulMom]

An instant pot is an amazing way to cook beans last minute! I’m always forgetting to soak beans or cook them in advance. The instant pot cooks them so fast! I usually make a double or triple batch of beans and freeze for future meals to grab quickly.

[@saurratophia5417]

How do you cook them in the instant pot? I was gifted a used instant pot & have no clue what to use it for yet, lol.

[@susangoodman6242]

@@saurratophia5417 there are lots of youtubes on cooking beans in an instant pot. Actually, the videos are for cooking anything in an instant pot. I’ve been watching six sisters.

[@simonefeaster5131]

Totally agree with no diced veg or fruit or single serving pre-portions. Also love love when I switched from canned to dried beans and buying bulk from bins. Literally cut my food costs by 50% and I’m really starting to see the financial impact! Finally a way to control my food budget.

[@laurao3274]

I generally have a rule of never buying anything with "extra" packaging. I.e. individual portions of anything. But the one exception I make is fruit cups. We eat so much fresh fruit that we don't eat too much canned fruit. Any time I've tried doing a large can or jar of any fruit or applesauce, it goes bad before we finish it. So now I just buy fruit cups. It takes us a while to get through a box, but they're always there if my boys want it.

[@ByClouser]

Family of 4 here, you are awesome! I learned the No small pre-packed snacks tips from you.

[@claudiawillmore6313]

I just subscribed after watching a Costco video of yours that I watched before this one. (I’ve always been wary of Costco.). I am a frugal single senior but have buying kidney beans and black beans in cans. Yes, they were pretty cheap - but you convinced me to buy the dried beans from now on. Thanks for your calculations on that. Also, I was at the store yesterday and wanted to buy a couple of Jello boxes. ( Haven’t bought that in ages. ) Anyway, I was shocked to see that for a small box, it was $1.49! I bought an off brand for $.59 instead. I’m sure it will be just as good. Thank you for your videos! I think your little girl is just adorable! And she has a very pretty Mommy! I will send this video to my daughter! I know she will like it !

[@MrsZhang91011]

Just started implementing the bean tip, OMG what a difference in taste! I used to buy canned beans without thinking and always felt beans weren't the best tasting thing, Until I started cooking them from scratch. They are so flavorful especially after soaking them in salted water. What a game changer. Now they go in everything lol. Fantastic upload doll!

[@silviamagda]

I always use dry beans, chickpeas, lentils etc. I feel like americans don't buy them as much. Every video i've seen from the us (grocery hauls, cooking) involving beans or chickpeas, they're always canned.

[@MrsZhang91011]

@@silviamagda It's true! I think because it's convenient, (Americans love convenience 😂) we just go with it but you seriously miss out on the flavor with canned beans. I refuse to go back. It takes a little more work but it's so worth it to use dry beans.

[@silviamagda]

@@MrsZhang91011 if i would think of a word to describe americans it would be convenience. 😂

[@foofookachoo1136]

Is there an advantage of cooking bean in salt water, verses plain water??

[@foofookachoo1136]

@@MrsZhang91011. And I’m sure there is more vitamins in cooking your own beans, also!!

[@tamsin7460]

The number of these tips relating to drinks blows my mind: I drink water from a re-usable bottle. Probably 3 times a year I get a bottle of pop while on public transport. Maybe once a month I'll get a coffee out, probably once every 3 months it's a to go coffee, the other times are meeting with friends. I don't have prime or green drinks or protein drinks. We don't need extra calories in the western diet, our teeth dont need extra sugar and I get my protein in my meals.

[@kyleegarcia5569]

But she’s right, lots of people buying this stuff daily and I am probably in the less than most people category, but can still get caught in a rut occasionally and need to pull myself back in so I don’t keep wasting so much money. I think it’s the “little treat” mentality. Sometimes I am so busy and stressed out with my 5 kids it just feels like a very innocent indulgence!

[@katiefrolichman]

Jordan, I’ve been following you since forever and I’ve got to say, I love you!!!

[@felicia111888]

You’re inspiring me to get back on track.

[@Helen1132-pz8dv]

Wow! Brilliant ideas! 💡 Especially if you can buy it in the freezer section you can make your own and freeze it.😃👍

[@MiaSonoma]

Bottled water. The price went up to 1.69 a gallon and i was going thru 1 a day. I bought the largest zerowater glass dispenser with filter...no more hauling gallons and just pennies a day..to save even more in filters u can prefilter ur water with a brita then filter that water with the zerowater unit. Filters last forever at zero ppm 😊

[@ahill4642]

Jordan you are wonderful sharing all of these helpful tips with us. Thank you. ❤️

[@anntriciabrayunfiltered]

great tips and thanks for sharing you definitely covered some of my go to items like potatoes and rice and dry beans to stretch my budget

[@twohearted3788]

Thank you! Love your hair and makeup lately. Can you do video how you do it?

[@dianaklien1560]

For cheese, buy the big block of cheese. Shred it yourself and keep in freezer. It is a little bit of extra work, but much cheaper than the already shredded cheese. I usually leave some of the block cheese unshredded and keep it in a baggie in the fridge for snacking.

[@nat12137]

I already do all these things and it really does pay off. I’ve even gotten to the point of finding cheaper snacks for my kids that are also filling and portable. Boiled eggs, bananas, grapes (good frozen too), oranges, raisins (you can often buy them in bulk at the store), etc.

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

A bin on top shelf of fridge to put the things that need to be eaten up before it goes bad so it doesn't get wasted that way it is contained in the front at eye level and not shoved in the back, keeps inventory of fridge well known too and helps prevent food waste which is a huge money waster.

[@michelelittle3789]

Wow!!!! 🤩. I have missed you. You need to be back on my daily to do ❤

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Good video. I am always on the lookout for bulk versions of things i use! I do currently have more freezer meals than "normal" as i am working on weening us away from eating out as often so i needed some quick & easy options which i will then ween over to making & freezing myself (babysteps). Honestly it is crazy to me how some people need to be told many of these tips lol. Vinegaret is 100% a diy, never saw diy ranch till my fiance's parents did it but will try, & you just reminded me i need to find a thousand island dressing recipe 🧐

[@jackiechoate6163]

Hone in on clearance shopping tactics to save even more money. You will find clearance meat, produce, breads, and even frozen items at places like a Kroger store. I hit the jackpot a few weeks ago on lunch meat, wild caught cod, bacon. Frugal Fit Mom has good videos on clearance shopping and salvage grocery store shopping.

[@SSARTN]

Yes!!! I just recommended her channel too! She’s fantastic & so entertaining- my kids like watch with me because of all her funny movie clips!

[@bridgetteurbano1440]

She is my fav love her channel

[@karenfragale7268]

Loved this video. Please tell us diet and life style changes for your autoimmune.

[@courtneycarroll9798]

Hi Jordan, can you please show us your lunch/snack drawer and how it has changed. Also, a real deal shopping trip in store showing us how you implement your 1 for now, 2 for later rule. Thanks! 😀

[@22Ahailey]

This may be my favorite video of yours yet!!! LOVE all the ideas ❤

[@kaelidieckert425]

I appreciate your videos and a lot of your content. Time, energy, physical impairments, etc. all factor into buying some of the items you mention as well. I do agree that cutting back/eliminating these items when possible is great, with the understanding that it all depends on a variety of factors for people.

[@PrincessKryssiQT]

Oh one thing is lentils are a good source of protein and easy and quick to prepare. Learning about other healthier sources of protein and incorporating them into your meals can help cut the cost of the ever growing cost of animal proteins. That helps to save a lot of money too. Also other avenues to save are shop a store where you get fuel points so you save on that with the crazy prices of fuel so you can save in that department as well. Produce shop what is in season. So many other things that can help.

[@inthekitchenwithgrandmaC-jp8zu]

Pop, soda NO..... saves so much. Thank you for the info, !

[@anicholeRL9861]

Wow. You got me when you showed the beans and how they make 10x the amount of the one can.

[@wonderlove4515]

I haven’t seen you in like a year. Somehow lost you.? So so glad to see you 🎉 how are those kiddos

[@vernabryant2894]

I will cook extra mashed potatoes cooked in an instapot and I freeze them in muffin pan.When frozen I put them in a freezer bag.

[@marybowling7652]

If you are in pinch or just need to save on drinks, limit soda too. I think that was part of what you meant when you addressed canned coffee etc.

[@Lalec122]

Great video... teach people to help themselves ✌🏼

[@kittenmixer812]

Love your energy and channel! Can you do an updated fitness, health and wellness video?

[@chrysvest4746]

Even though there’s only two of us left at home, I still do all of these, with one exception. We travel a lot, and on long car trips I bring the fair life protein drinks with 42 g of protein. My husband doesn’t like to stop and I need to get my protein in.

[@katiefrolichman]

She actually said save it for the road trips 🤣

[@chrysvest4746]

@@katiefrolichman she actually said that about the individual snack packages, not protein drinks.

[@jessabeauty917]

Seems reasonable! There are few things you can take in a trip to eat in the car without stopping.

[@katiefrolichman]

@@chrysvest4746 or specific reasons

[@amixeblu]

We last had 5KG of onions on sale for €3.99 in our Lidl, got it, we chopped them all, froze them in individual, fill the bottom of a pot/pan size baggies. We had 20 bags / portions out of that whole bag. Yes it took a while, a couple hours in fact, but they dare ask €1.99 for a small little pot of onions where I live, a small portion that doesn't even cover your pan.

[@laurenhunt8257]

I also started using the wrapper rule at my house and if they don't finish it at school they can have whatever is left in the lunch boxes for a snack if they are hungry when they get home

[@tammymarch3225]

I do the same. I do have can beans for when I am in a hurry but I keep a food grade bucket with beans, rice etc. I also buy flour in bulk and divide it up vacuum seal and put in food grade buckets. The one thing I do differently is I grate my own cheese because of what they put on shredded cheese so it doesn't stick. I still grate mine and freeze. It sticks a little bit but not bad when it saves money. Yes you can freeze practically everything. Butter, cheese and milk. Yep you can freeze all of that. That shocks many people. I use a whole chicken including the bones. They make really good broth and then freeze that. I make all my tomato products from the garden tomatoes and freeze. Once I run out of freezer space I dehydrate the rest of the tomatoes and use as a thickener.

[@AGoldieDog32876]

Instant pot mashed potatoes are the BEST!!! Made them on Thanksgiving and was a huge hit ❤ thanks for the tips Jordan! Hope you and your family are well!

[@chelseabunker2391]

Loving this ❤❤❤❤❤ You have a new follower! I am looking forward to binging on your channel. Prepared or shelf stable meals are usually pretty bad for you. Meal prep once a month is a life saver- literally for your physical health, and also financially. Bonus points - buying in bulk substantially reduces trash ♻️ if you are using reusable containers. Stop using zip lock bags (extra cost = extra trash).

[@kristroester]

Do you have a discount code for your Shelf Cooking 101 book?

[@tishamonroe7418]

hey Jordan, you must get a kick out of the myriad of silly excuses people have to not change. When my husband got cancer change for us was not an option. and now after all the changes, I would never go back. We are now accepting of "discipline" in all aspects of our life!!!! good things must be achieved, and the status quot is some times deadly or miseable. Thanks for great, healthier tips!!!

[@sallibra7924]

Whatever you are going through- I wish you well.

[@mightymommom5888]

Make sure to compare the cost, per ounce, of dried beans to canned beans. Sometimes canned are cheaper. However, I love cooking dried beans. I add my own spices according to the type of dish I’m making. A rice cooker is wonderful. I use beef, chicken on vegetable broth instead of plain water and add seasonings according to the type of meal I’m making.

[@pattygreen915]

I Love your energy. You are so fun to watch 💜

[@Hendricana]

I buy cheap 100% cocoa powder at Aldi and I order a bag of pure stevia online from Stevia Select and have the delicious healthy ingredients for cocoa, chocolate sauce, frozen chocolate deserts (w frozen blueberries and walnuts from Costco) etc. The stevia requires an initial cost but you only have to use a tiny bit and it is nice and sweet and doesn’t hurt your teeth, weight, or sugar levels and it’s much cheaper then buying the little packets which are all mixed with other ingredients, often carcinogenic. I have a healthy chocolate desert every day and I have type 1 diabetes and healthy!

[@ambertastic7610]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention brand name. Thank you for the video ❤

[@yanak7159]

I do all of these and it does saves you a ton of money!

[@kykarlu]

Love all of your hacks and ideas. Will you be posting the discount code mentioned in the video?

[@princesskaitlinhazelwood4703]

Invest in a kid size bento boxes. Then you can bulk buy for snacks and sides. You also save on plastic bags etc. for little kids having less to open is a plus

[@jacquelovespines]

Making my own broth! Boxed broth is so much! Making my own was a game changer!

[@CandidaGarcia-u3g]

Oh my God! Such great information. Thank you.

[@madisonmccann1221]

Every couple weeks I do a bulk prep day. Prep and freeze pre portioned soup, pasta, diced chicken, etc. I also make my own garlic bread, waffles, etc and freeze them. It takes some time but I just put on a podcast and get to work. I work full time, have a son, and am pregnant, but I'll sacrifice some down time for a day to gain so much of it back over the following weeks bc everything is already done. I have to agree it saves money and is better for us. My general rule is that the more that had to be done for you, the more it will cost you.

[@rashelllayton9864]

We do a lot of this. There are always areas to improve.. My need to improve on snack items. I have an athletic teen boy who eats through my pantry. Everyone in my home has different dietary restrictions so trying to find a happy medium that fits all needs is super hard. Groceries is like a sport in my house. It takes so much energy and food prep. I have been slowly transitioning to pantry and freezer cooking which has made a world of difference! I learned that from you but tweaked it for my families dietary needs! Serious game changer! I always love all of your tips and tricks! My secret is I buy bulk fresh veggies when they are in season because they are cheaper and at their prime nutritional wise. Then I blanch and freeze them in single meal positions. This allows my family to enjoy healthy veggies that last for months and months. No yucky preservatives.

[@jessicabateman9235]

I've been following since my teens were tots and you have never steered me wrong but of course these are all things I do except buying my individual protein shakes because I'm usually throwing it to my 15 year old on her way out the door between work and school

[@victoriamather2267]

What about a made in shaker bottle?

[@Jenniferslife01]

I would look at the ingredients on the protein shake bottles. I use the premier brand and say it has some type of oil in it and the power version doesn't. It also taste way better in the power version. I bought small shaker bottles off Amazon and rinse them out when I'm done and wash them when I get home.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I save money by not buying drinks. I love your fun and energetic personality.

[@RCGWho]

Including juice and soda. I usually keep a few frozen concentrate cans in the freezer and use it just for special breakfasts.

[@ggjlat]

Hi, thanks for the video! Things seem to be obvious, but a perfect reminder! Thanks! Sometimes I buy something on the go, but to be purposeful in budgeting - good advice! I tend to buy something in bulks when there are great discounts and the term is long as well (of course, for the products I really need and use and eat :)

[@suzan7161]

I AGREE to everything you said in your video. Im a new subscriber to your amazing channel. Out with the Processed Food, & IN with fresh foods we prepare. 🎉 ❤

[@stephaniecervantes5515]

This is actually really good info thank you!! ❤

[@jillmaher8555]

I'm big on beans and always bought canned beans but the sodium content is just Horrendous! And yes a lot more expensive...Time to change that! I have a food saver machine and pre-portioned salad mix from bulk to keep bulk salad from wilting so quickly..that helps! Of course I pre-portion burger as well with my saver machine. Never thought of pre-cooking burger and freezing it, will do that so thank you for that tip..I'll start buying dried beans,prepare then freeze portions as well! TY

[@comet969]

Great tips so easy to go for the small bag but an extra five minutes bag your own chips. They also sell those apples squeeze pouches now, so you can buy and refill them over and over if your fond of the actual pouch I have been buying the big bag of cheese for a while now I bag them into the quart freezer bags so I can take out a little at a time but you could even fill them less if you want also if it’s not to smooshed together when frozen you can usually break it apart to get what you need for that recipe without thawing the whole bag

[@iamDonareen]

I needed this video girl!!! Thank you!!!

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

I stopped buying most canned beans and started using dried in the Instapot. The taste is so much better.