Groceries for $14 - Living On Social Security

Groceries for $14 - Living On Social Security
In this video, Jill shows what she bought for $14 for groceries this week. How to save money on groceries.
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[@GoMommaGo]

My mom raised a house full and the last 3 of us by herself on a cleaning lady’s $5/hour paycheck in the 80s. She could Stretch a dollar further than anyone I know. She kept all of our clothes nice and we wore hand me downs and Goodwill clothes. She never ever bought new. God Bless her, she has been gone since ‘13, but you couldn’t find a family more grateful to God for the gift of our mother. We never went hungry, never wore rags and she never let on how hard it was for her, but she leaned hard on the Lord. He never left her or gave up on her!

[@davisholman8149]

God bless that wonderful lady - she is living in her mansion on high with Jesus.💒

[@rmason5477]

💯💯👍

[@blanchep216]

My sweet Mama lived on SS for years before she passed and I was in total awe at how she could make that check work for everything it needed to do each month! She never felt deprived or went hungry and all her obligations were met each month! She could make a dollar stretch like nobody's business and I am so thankful that I got to see first hand how she managed it all!!

[@lisad2701]

I live on the same amount. My daughter (who makes 6 figures) is so much in awe of my ability to live within my means that she wouldn't dream of spoiling my talent by helping me out a little bit.

[@debbyp297]

My mom was the same way, and she had money till end of the month, she didn't do without. If she wanted or needed something, I made sure she had it. At Easter and Valentines day, I made her baskets and told her they were from the dog, my yoshie loved her gamma.

[@donnaw3084]

@@debbyp297 Cy by no

[@susanburleson190]

Lisa D Are you from the South? 😘

[@tammyr4971]

I. Enjoyed watching. This. My mom also passed away two years ago,, she was on social security as well,,very little food money,,,,she made it stretch. Lol. I tried sneaking money in other ways. She. Was Italian mommy. The woman made a meal out of. A potato,chicken leg,carrot and little leftover rice,, chicken soup,,,,lol. Nothing went to waste. She amazed me how can of tomatoes would make a marinara sauce. Leftover bread,,she made bread crumbs,,we also had lot of chicken soup with dumplings 😊❤️by far. My favorite. Meal..I miss. Her cooking I learned so much, I'm so happy when I get a bargain at food stores. I also buy fresh carrots,,,green beans,,,kale. I'm not big on the white bread. I love multigrain. Walmart. Sells the bakery goods cheap if day old lol. I love wheat bread also. Multi grain,, I make sure I take my vitamins each day, wheat pasta is great too...my mom made that dollar stretch. Too,,,,,I will cherish all her memories. The frugal. Ways,,old school, ,was. By far so worth it....

[@lorelletravis2650]

One of your words of advice that I have told my kids over and over... having convenience foods in the freezer is usually cheaper than going out to eat.

[@lee0den145]

Lorelle Travis that’s so true. We save so much since the pandemic and we stay home most of the time. I get things that are quick and easy to fix

[@SonshineLady7]

I LOVE Banquet Beef Pot Pies! When my mother was single in the 70's and I was a teenager, we ate these with a small green salad and had a great meal. I'm 65 and still eating them. I've been on SS disability for the last ten years and re: healthy foods - I truly believe the Lord has protected me from illness. I've been a believer since I was a child but living on disability has increased my faith soooo much.

[@davisholman8149]

If I eat those I always ADD extra frozen vegetables. There are not enough in them & with all the gravy, adding the extra veggies makes it more filling & more healthy.

[@thehustlinhomemaker1467]

I love that you are showing fruits and veggies being purchased on a strict/tight budget. So many people are convinced you can't have fresh fruit & vegetables unless you spend a lot of money.

[@rhondawaldron]

I used to say if I could wean my family off groceries we'd be rich. I wish I had your cookbook back then! I LOVE it now. Never too late!

[@mariansmartt]

I love this series. My husband and I are retired and living on Social Security. These videos are so helpful. I can’t wait till I can buy your cookbook. Thanks for all you do!

[@MarshaMartinez]

I would love to get it for you...What's your address? Do you have a P.O.?

[@judibohn1548]

@@MarshaMartinez if they dont want it i do. Could be my birthday present..its this month. 😀 wanted to buy the 20th anniversary one but dont know when ill have the $ cause got a lot of work on my home...lol and car..its a rat race to see which is gonna fall apart 1st.

[@juttadestiny6810]

I often make a big pot of ministrone soup❤️ plenty of vegies a little chicken some herbs and spices and a handful of small pasta or rice a great meal healthy and filling!!💙💜💚💛💙💜

[@Karafaith1315]

Thank you for this. My sister is living on SSI after suffering a brain aneurysm. She never learned to cook because she was to "busy" little by little she has begun to learn a tiny step at a time how to cook basic meals. We make the trip to her state to fill her pantry and freezer 4 times a year so we know she won't go hungry. This video and others like it will be such a blessing for her. We want her to have independence in making good choices in what little money she does have to spend each month. Bless you both.

[@SomeBuddy777]

@Debby Handy I suffered a ruptured cerebral aneurysm (Subarachnoid Hemorrhage) July 2009. I totally understand!

[@MC-ck3tw]

Bless you for helping your sister.

[@codgersworkshop4647]

Jill, you showed everyone that on your small grocery budget, you were able to get healthy food, some quick meals, and some treats. This is the perfect balance. Great Job!!

[@chineseslaves1971]

I save a minimum of $100.00 a month shopping at Grocery Outlet, but sometimes $130.00 per trip. If something is coming close to expiration use it up. Name brand ricotta cheese at .50 a bucket turned into spinach lasagna with Italian sausages, all bought there. I get tremendous deals. Before that I used clearance racks at Fresh and Easy and that was a goldmine. I’m not a senior but protect my assets. It’s an easy way to make money. I’m always working around the home and when my bills come in they’re a lot lower for it. Groceries are a big deal if you aren’t careful. I’m thinking about a 3rd small home.

[@gracec6485]

Your Mom is sweet and has a lot to teach us. She reminds me exactly of my ex mother in law which is compliment and even looked like her. She was also very frugal and didn’t spend a lot on groceries for herself and cooked at home. Sometimes she would cook a couple of meals that would last her all week. I think people forget that as you age you don’t eat as much.

[@KittyPepperPhd]

You are so right about stressing about food. When I found out I had hypothyroidism the doctors said, "This is very serious. You're obese and have hypertension." Well duh. Then I decided I was through with panicking about it. I lost a crapload of weight and I was recently told I have "perfect" blood pressure. I often skip breakfast 😱 and eat crackers with peanut butter or a little cheese for lunch. In other words: advice is not what it's cracked up to be. I go with my gut these days. Just to clarify, everyone advised me that "Oh you really need to eat breakfast!" This may sound weird but eating in the morning makes me eat more ALL DAY. That's one reason I was so heavy.

[@susanburleson190]

@Kitty Pepper PhD I also find it very difficult to eat in the morning and have gone through cycles of eating or not in the morning. Like you, I noticed over time that certain foods make me ravenous. If my choice now is to eat certain foods or skip breakfast, I am ALWAYS better off skipping breakfast! In my quest to improve my health (and I absolutely have!) I have done extensive research, and that research has shown me why those foods make me so hungry ... they are all highly processed, high in carbohydrates (grains), simple sugars, sodium, and chemicals and they are DESIGNED and DEVELOPED to induce hunger. Why? So we consumers will eat more and buy more of those foods, naturally. Remember, y’all, that food companies are not in business to be helpful; they are in business to increase their bottom lines.

[@KTplease]

Me, too! Eating in the morning makes me hungry WAY sooner than if I have just skip it, have black coffee, then eat lunch at noon or 1pm. Intermittent fasting rocks!

[@faridah8960]

Agree with you.

[@cgallagher5023]

Agree -- I skip breakfast too.

[@christinecrapser5033]

Same here, if I skip breakfast I don't get as hungry all day. Im 60 and simi retired, so if I have one meal a day I feel good, maybe a snack in the early evening.

[@MissBurr1]

So glad you doing these videos about living on social security, alot of our seniors out there are hurting and barely making it on social security.....Its really a shame .I want to encourage others that to look out for your neighbor, take them a casserole, or a peice of pie, etc....peice of cake, our seniors deserve so much and they need all the help they can get..Be a blessing to someone today!

[@teebirds7152]

Frugality is becoming a lost art. Hats off to all the commenters on their skill set . Great video ladies, thanks

[@carmenwheatley7316]

True. Many people won't think outside the box when it comes to meal ideas. Rice, a can of mixed veggies and soy sauce. Pinto beans and rice. Homemade tortillas with eggs and black beans Homemade pancakes and bananas Homemade Mac and Cheese with ham. Ramen with a can of veggies. Endless possibilities for meals.

[@katburgess8533]

@@carmenwheatley7316 your menus made me so hungry! Yes, we can eat healthy and cheap. Simple, delicious meals like your ideas appeal to me so much more than the crap I know so many others choose to spend their money on. Now I have to go fix myself some Ramen! Thanx again!💗

[@vivalou1496]

Living on social security would be a great KZbin Channel. Everything from how to apply and when to apply to other programs that can also be used as a subsidy. I love your mom and enjoy hearing what she has to say and how she thinks. She thinks in a very practical manner which really appeals to me. Thank you for encouraging us in so many areas.

[@SmokeyMtnRobin]

If you have a Dollar Tree nearby you can get name brands loaves of bread for $1, when it's in stock. Ask what days their truck comes.

[@daveywaves5325]

There are cheaper places for bread.

[@suzyq1865]

cat sniffer where is bread cheaper than $1

[@isddesigner7]

Suzy Q at aldis if you have one

[@chicnoir29]

Suzy Q In my city, we have a bakery outlet where bread is two loafs for a dollar.

[@glorytogod4372]

Suzy Q 40-60 cents at Walmart for a big loaf

[@kellymcnichols5240]

I buy a tub of Tollhouse Cookie Dough & it lasts me 1 month or more. Cooking Pintos, I can Do Chili, Refry for Bean Dip, Breakfast Burrito, Tacos. If I want Bread, I make (Flour & Corn) Tortillas as I need, so it's fresh, doesn't mold & can be used in many ways!!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Great tips for anybody. I was at the grocery store the other day and bought 3 veggie trays from the "clearance" area for .99 each. The sell by date was the day after I bought them. I have enough carrots, pea pods, tomatoes and broccoli to last us (2 adults) about two weeks! Plus the Ranch dressing that came with them are good until June! I love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@lanabrooks1554]

I have done that also, and I cook the veges in chicken broth and make a soup!

[@emmylou-y4b]

This is a lot of great information. I'm glad your Mom showed how sometimes you have to be flexible and buy things that are not on sale. Life happens. BTW, there are a lot of overweight vegetarians who eat a lot of junk food that's expensive.

[@FreckleFinance]

I can afford to buy whatever food and I STILL wouldn't spend $4 on an avocado!

[@granitemoss1451]

Yes! My family enjoys artichokes as a treat with dinner. At $2 a piece currently, we haven't had them in a long time now. I can fit the $8 in our budget just fine, I just refuse to spend that much on that.

[@zussanne1]

no way I would pay $4 por it

[@naomiemoore5725]

Even though I live where they grow the avocados, and I won't pay more than $1 each.

[@Vbluevital]

Aldi has great products and produce and wonderful prices.

[@Uniquability]

I've never seen a single avocado for as much as $4. I usually see them for $2. It must be a matter of where she lives. I get 4-6 servings out of an avocado and would have much rather bought a $2 avocado than $2 ice-cream cones. But that's just me, I LOVE avocados.

[@earthbybike]

away to keep berries (raspberries, blackberries) from molding or going bad so quickly is to pull the white liner the store puts in there and replace with a paper towel. The white liner holds moisture which causes the berries to mold quickly.

[@rennsea5865]

Thank you for telling us. I had no idea, and wondered why my fruit kept going bad so quickly.

[@carmenwheatley7316]

I usually wash/soak mine in water and a little vinegar as soon as I get them home. Lay them out on a paper towel to dry off. Then put in a container. I used to have that same problem with berries.

[@shannondalshaug686]

Thanks for the great information

[@mikayladupree9408]

earthbybike if you use the blue shop towels instead of regular towels they absorb much better.

[@cherylT321]

Thank you; I didn’t know that!

[@susansmith8081]

"We've made a god out of our food". TRUTH!!!!

[@evadeanu1]

I love you guys! Thank you for spreading the word that, with a bit of thought, nobody will starve.

[@terrim9355]

God bless you both! I get social security disability. You have a good point. When you have a good income you CAN choose what sort of diet you want. On a very limited income,even if you aren't buying "healthy" food, you aren't buying "junk" food either! You go Mom! I'm in the same boat! 😊

[@pixxiehair]

My Mum put me on to this channel and I am saying a HUGE THANK YOU. I think that we have been conditioned to have fancy ingredients when really, we don't need all the fluff to be healthy and live well without excessive expenditure.

[@mapy1979]

We need to be taught what a serving is.

[@freedomreign920]

Yes there are 8 of us and my husband and oldest son and father in law have no concept of serving

[@10529Erin]

Absolutely!!

[@lorisanford8515]

I've never done the math on it but I get the buy one get one free of Foster Farms chicken family packs and then I freeze the individual pieces and that will feed me for months of the chicken then I'll go and I'll buy a huge family pack of hamburger and I'll individually put it in baggies like the chicken and that will last me for months so it really helps to buy the family packs and especially when they're buy one get one free or on a regular sale. I love these kind of videos keep them up ! 😊💕

[@barbarawarner1442]

Yes. Sometimes the bulk doing thing has been great for me too. I have also blanched, smoked, frozen and dried. When I was in school I often made bulk dinners and divvied them up. Some for my husband for lunch if he wanted, some for me and the rest in the freezer. Going to college and working can be a time sucking nightmare but sometimes bulk prep has "silenced that growling German Shepherd" almost instantly. Sometimes I still end up with the growing pot syndrome from the pantry stash so dividing comes in handy. Some brands I stick to because I like them. Like one of our friends said, stop stressing and adapt. Some of our standard brands are doing much better about offering same products with no MSG and/or low sodium for quick and dirty "partial assembly required"as my husband called it. Bon Appetit everyone. Thanks, Girlz.

[@carladavis2587]

It would be great too to see you and your mom go to the thrift store to purchase say school clothes for the kids. What I used to do was FIRST see what was good from last year that they could still use this year THEN hit Goodwill to see if they had anything there THEN I would go to an upscale consignment shop that had really nice items for low prices then we would go to Wal-Mart to round out whatever we couldn't find or items that needed to be new like underwear etc. I would put everything together into outfits on the floor complete with belts, jewelry that I'd gotten at the thrift store for just a dollar or so. We usually saved a TON of money doing this.

[@barbarawarner1442]

Right on. Second hand jeans. Yeah! Dishes, cooking stuff, tools, cars..and some stupid bozo gripes about being deprived. Give me a break!! Deprived of debt? Hey hey, I don't mind that either.

[@marybrown3132]

You can put bananas in the fridge and they will last a week. The peel will turn brown but the inside is just the same as the day you put it in the fridge in the first place.

[@debbiblakeslee2373]

Mary Brown I will try this. Thank you

[@lilithbelle2051]

Skin and slice banana and freeze

[@paulathompson7345]

my daughter peels and cuts bananas in half and freezes them for smoothies rather than waste, same with avocado

[@maryswindell9640]

Thank you Mary Brown I will try that

[@texastea5686]

Or you can peel them and place in ziploc bag in freezer

[@yellowbird5411]

I live in an area with several different major grocery chains. I have lived and shopped here for years. I have NEVER seen a clearance fresh produce rack anywhere. They take the old stuff off and whisk it back to the back room, and it is never seen again. Prices that you mentioned for fresh stuff is unheard of around here. I think there is no excuse for not marking down produce, but a lot of it goes to the food pantries, not to their customers.

[@kittykat7312]

They also put it in the dumpster. 😢

[@TheMysticsoul77]

Sadly most actually throw it in their compactors/dumpers. They don't want to get sued if someone gets sick.

[@rhondawaldron]

I have seen produce clearance in EVERY grocery store I have EVER shopped. Some of the chains I have shopped are Winn Dixie, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Hanafords, IGA, Piggly Wiggly, Wegmans just to name a few.

[@RubiesNews]

Our grocery stores never put fruits or vegetables on sale either. We sometimes find meat that has been marked down and once a week we can buy bread for 99 cents. There are sometimes grocery carts with reduced items in them and we have found some good buys there. Lately, they have been nothing but junk food.

[@Livinginoz]

Most Kroger affiliate stores have the reduced produce shelf that Jill was referring to. Honestly though, other than Kroger I have never seen any of the stores in my area with a discounted produce rack. Most of them discount meats and bakery items, but not produce.

[@retirement7219]

Thank you for these videos, please keep them coming.

[@imahick5723]

When frozen veggies are on sale, I stock my freezer ($. 79 - .99), canned beans $.47 a can, boxes of macaroni 3 for $1.00 and buy bags of fruit usually $2.99-3.99 for apples and oranges. A large box of Oatmeal, some cans of tomatoes and a dozen eggs and I have meals for almost 2 weeks.

[@racheljackson5083]

Its important to note that special diets dont have to cost more. I have to eat a diabetic/keto diet and i used to spend 80 to 100 a month. Recently finances have changed so i spend 200 but it can definitely be done on 80

[@SonshineLady7]

Good point! I'm currently transitioning toward a more keto diet. Previously I ate mostly frozen dinners/convenience foods and I'm now saving a LOT more money.

[@emmaphilo4049]

This is interesting. I have family members with diabetes. Do you have any book recommendation for a keto/diabetes diet?

[@bevdix]

My hardest part is my produce. I love fresh fruit and veggies and a lot of them. That can be $20 a week even when bought on sale. Everything’s cooked by scratch and I can make soup or pasta sauce and eat two meals and freeze one. Plus a lunch

[@lynhanna917]

love this series - I live on a pension and fuel prices are so high (Canada) that I no longer go from my village to the next city 46 miles away to shop. For the past 5 weeks I have made do with what is in my pantry and deep freeze with the only purchase at our local very high priced convenience store for fresh milk and a dozen eggs. I will have to make a trip, with a list, soon but I am getting used to opening the fridge and there are a couple of dishes of left overs and a great selection of condiments. I help prep food at a local caterers in exchange for the off cuts of veggies (this is food for my chickens) and all the coffee I can drink when ever I want. This coffee saves me $2 per cup. This will save me $40 a month on coffee out with the girls. It all adds up.

[@danielleshay1972]

I live in the Yukon, Canada and I wish I could buy food at those prices!

[@midsummernight2009]

Hi I live in Canada too and I just swoon over the US prices! Thanks for the videos, very inspiring.

[@huntasoup]

I live in Quebec and I am amazed at how cheap some of the food is in where they live compared to here. But I also found out that eating a mostly Paleo diet (like, 70%-ish) is cheaper for my family. And we're not lacking anything.

[@cgallagher5023]

If "in a bind" and really broke -- Make a "sandwich" out of mayonnaise or ketchup! It's better than nothing. .... Personally I don't have bread as often as i have oatmeal. .... So i can make a lot of things with oatmeal, whether cooked or not. For example, can of vegetables mixed with some spices (cayenne and tumeric or cumin?) and olive oil and oatmeal. ... Or cinnamon mixed with honey and oatmeal and olive oil and water.

[@chefmason101]

Kudos to you. I can totally relate. I've been quite gas conscious and have been mindful of avoiding long trips if not totally necessary. As for groceries, I recently surprised myself by making a meal by upgrading Sardines into a Tomato sauce. Pretty neat not to mention the flavor .

[@daffodilyellow]

Just received my cookbook and Penny Pinching Mama a couple days ago, and they are soooooo helpful!!! And real! And down to earth. Thank you so much for everything. 💛Laura

[@beeskneesbabe1]

Thank you for sharing this with us! I have to say that Jill always look so well groomed and put together I also loved her outfit with the colorful scarf and the dark blouse and necklace from the previous video. You always look so classy! xx

[@deborahmartin2337]

I like to take the tops off the pot pies. Then add any extra veggies I have in the fridge on top. Put the top back on to bake.

[@rosemarybrown4681]

Brilliant tip

[@cleotaylor1860]

My aunt and uncle in the 80's spent less than $40 for groceries. My aunt would buy a regular sized Snicker's bar and cut it into 14 pieces and have it for that midnight sweet tooth snack for 2 weeks. My uncles special snack was the regular size bag of Frito's (back then there were 4 sizes lunch bag, regular size share, grab bag, then the family size pack). That would last him a whole month.

[@Laura32562]

💓😃 So happy to see another one of these videos! Please keep doing them. I live on social security to due to obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome. I shop wisely and ahead, as to tissue, dish soap, shampoos etc. I also dehydrate a lot of vegetables for soups and cooking for the fall and winter months. Everything covered and do very well on a small monthly income...being ingenuitive and frugal go alone way in this kind of living...🎉So happy you both are doing this subject...

[@michelecraig9658]

I love that you are doing this series. Thanks!! I think that after raising a family, it is a huge learning curve to again just cook for one or two people. I love how your mom talks about servings.

[@opchick0597]

I remember as a kid, we never even seen an apple, pear or peach without a bruise. I have no idea why some people are so turned off by a bruise on a fruit or veggie.

[@barbarawarner1442]

Yes. We just cut the blastid spot out.

[@granjmy]

I purposely buy the oldest apples. They are sweeter.

[@doriswhite1348]

Dad always bought discounted bruised bananas. I was in middle school while we were putting groceries away. I sensed that he felt badly about the bananas being bruised, so I asked, "Dad, aren't those bruises where the vitamins got knocked into the bananas?" He said, "Yes". I think he felt better then.

[@sjr7822]

You are what you eat, My Dad ate heavy foods, but, he worked hard labor, his day started at 4am, I think his hard work offset what he was putting into himself, lived to be 96 when a hospital infection killed him. I, on the other hand, can not get away with that diet, I tried getting off the no dairy, no meats, no oils, but,, I get stiff and achy and feel groggy. The reason we are called 'individuals' everyone is different As always, good hints, you two make a great team Your food is so much cheaper than in the Maine woods, I guess we paid the transportation cost is being at the end of the map Our lowest cost of store bread is 1.49 at our local grocery store. No coupons available

[@rennsea5865]

What part of Maine? Are you up in The County? (Fellow Maineac, just Living Away.)

[@sophiesmomma]

It's really not hard to save on groceries... buy what's on sale, create a pantry stockpile, cook with what you have in your pantry. Be creative!

[@debbiekrause4370]

Thank you for your wise advice. My husband and I are approaching full retirement. I have been fearful of adjusting to a fixed income . This video demonstrates practical advice about groceries. Watching your last to videos have helped me gain confidence in managing and enjoying life on a fixed income

[@Kabgirl24]

People get so butthurt when they are seeking advice and they get sensitive if the advice given doesn't align with their choices. My philosophy has always been take what you agree with and do what you want with the parts you don't. I am not as frugal as you guys are but I do implement some of your tips and just with that I'm saving an extra bit for our nest egg where we were breaking even not long ago. No need for people to take things personally.

[@MakeItEnough]

Preach!!!!

[@Kabgirl24]

@@MakeItEnough Exactly! They aren't holding people up at gunpoint saying that they have to do xyz to the letter. They're giving examples of what has worked for them and they are giving advice from their experiences. Not everyone responds to the tough love approach but I do. Most of what they talk about is common sense. Some of it is opinion and with that you can choose to take it or leave it.

[@MakeItEnough]

@@Kabgirl24 I agree! Many people don't have common sense these days. It's just advice. Take what works and leave the rest. 👌🏼

[@marciaamino9679]

@@MakeItEnough For sure, missing that uncommon common sense in society.

[@susanburleson190]

Katie Hecker YES!

[@pattynicholson2994]

Learned how to shop from my grandma. I’ve taught my children since they were little by taking them w/me to the store. I also used to cook dinner for our Vacation Bible School at our church. I was able to feed around 50 children and 15 adults for 4 days for about $300.00 total. Came to about 1.15 per meal including desert and a drink. 🤗

[@davisholman8149]

What a gift to your church - the pastor was grateful I bet!🤑

[@annoravetz6697]

I really enjoy your videos and I’m glad you came up in my feed. I will buy your books soon. I really agree that the older you get, the less you need to eat. A lot of people don’t want to admit that, and that’s a big money saver.

[@Tori1401]

I feel so Blessed to have a wonderful lady in the neighborhood that gives my daughter eggs which in turn she shares with me. It is such a help and adds to the variety of protein since I rarely can buy meat. There is so much you can do with so little if you take the time to learn. Thank you for sharing.

[@connieainlay8057]

Your mother is amazing..she is brilliant. avacados are selling at Walmart for 77 cents.

[@suestenstream3041]

I am on disability...have a teen boy at home....when I get bananas on sale they seem to turn before we eat them...does that bother me, NO , I cut them in three to four pieces, and get them in the freezer! Those get used in smoothies, with other fruit, and I sneak spinach in...the smoothie becomes one to two servings of fruits and vegetables, depending on how many cups my son drinks! With a picky eater...it's a win! Most stores get deliveries, M- W- F...just an fyi...that is when they have the most full timers working😊

[@marykershner8726]

I put turned bananas in banana bread

[@nanat6315]

Shame on you Tawra, making your momma starve for a video 😂 Love that y'all figured out how to do the Skype videos. Looking forward to many more videos from the two of you together.

[@LivingOnADime]

LOL!

[@ollenepoundstone7830]

I too am on social security. I get only$15in food stamps. I only spend less than $80 a month on groceries. I too buy only sale items. We at so have an Amish salvage store. This is where I shop for all my groceries l can buy yogurt for $2 a case of 12. This week they were on sale . If you buy 2 you get one free. I buy Ramon noodles buy the case for $3 . If I run out of food before the first of the month when I get my check. I go hungry so I am careful to not waste anything. I love you channel you give me more ways to save money.

[@christophermonkus5853]

I have been on a Ketogenic diet for 14 months, lost over 100 lbs, was pre-diabetic and because of the diet got my A1C and Glucose down to a normal healthy level. Anyway to my point, you can do a Ketogenic or low carb diet very frugally if you try. I get a 10 lb tube of 73/27 Ground Beef at Walmart for 19.99 easily lasts me a week and then some. Eggs are cheap where I live. I pretty much always buy my meat and vegetables on sale or at markdown. Chicken is always on sale. In the Summer Time Pork Roasts and Boston Butts seem to always be on sale for .99 to 1.30 lb. Because most places do not cater to a Ketogenic diet, I maybe eat out every 4-6 weeks (have to admit I have probably eaten out 5 times in the last 6 months, 4 of those times my meal was paid for by someone else). I have very little food waste. Also because of my metabolism I eat only two meals a day, no snacks. I generally do not waste my money on Atkins or other pre-made keto-crap. Keto like any other way of eating can be done on the cheap, you just have to develop a frugal mindset, I average $35-45/wk on groceries, I know there is room for improvement, still streamling things, my point is Keto does not have to be expensive.

[@CHSwildcats19]

Congratulations! That's amazing!

[@cty9205]

Awesome! Keep On Keto-ing On!

[@carolann811]

Nor does anyone have to say "keto" or "plant-based" as if they're saying something offensive if they're not judging someone's diet choices.

[@barrez7300]

I'd like to be on a VEGAN-KETO diet. My auntie was on one during her fight with cancer and her labs improved dramatically so I'm thinking how amazing this diet would be as a preventative. I just dont see how i can be on such a low budget eating VEGAN-KETO??

[@snoopdog3771]

Congratulations!!

[@danneyandroid0391]

You can mix the yogurt with a serving of your cereal for a more satisfying meal.

[@barbarawarner1442]

Add your favorite berries or banana slices too. Parfait.

[@snoopdog3771]

That sounds really good👍

[@emmaphilo4049]

If you plan your food eating natural or plant based is not that expensive... Good old rice and beans, lentil based curries aren't expensive

[@KC-dr3cg]

Millet is higher in protein..better than rice

[@edennis8578]

I can't eat rice, beans, pasta, bread, or any of that high-carb stuff. As seniors with glucose intolerance, we have to avoid carbs. For example, if I eat pancakes, I pass out for several hours.

[@cheekysaver]

Sometimes when you get sick you just need some easy things on hand. You can't predict when you will be sick... so you just have to be ready.

[@LivingOnADime]

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[@Myfrugallife]

Great deals. I don’t meal plan either. I stock up my pantry when I can get deals and then cook what I have.

[@cty9205]

Great video! Great tips! I eat keto (3 years now) it costs me average just under $3 a day. Lost 133 lbs! You are so right--your butcher is your friend. My food quality is excellent because I buy in bulk and freeze. Best part about keto for me is no more need for Drs or meds and their accompanying co-pays.

[@debbyp297]

I'll be getting my social security soon, I'll be watching all of these videos, ty Jill and Tarawa.

[@Glittergirl87]

I just love your Mom!! ❤️ She has given me such inspiration to save money. I live on Disability as well.

[@tinasan3870]

I Love the idea of planning meals based on what's in your pantry. My husband and I are retired but I also get a reasonable pension so we are not really worried about going hungry at all ( unless they take away our SS!)......but I love to learn how to save money (you never know) and want to STOP throwing old food away! Thanks for the tips.

[@Gran2023]

I love Jill! And by cooking and also using portion control, she’s going to save tons in medical costs as well. Thank you for sharing your common sense!

[@davisholman8149]

She is slim because she has self control with what she eats. I see others on the internet that complain about not having enough money but eat double or triple what they should be eating. The person is obese & wonders why they can’t make it at the end of the month. Wake up, People!

[@doriswhite1348]

Am on Social Security. What is saving me is that I made sure I got an apartment on the bus line. No need for a car. If I need to, I can rent one (but I never need to).

[@brittanywall3774]

I eat a healthy plant-based diet and only spend $40 a month on groceries. It's honestly not that hard. Don't know why people are saying it's expensive. Rice and beans and basic vegetables are CHEAP. Just eat whole foods.

[@cathysalmost605]

I totatly agree you can buy veggies and beans and fruit for not much eating processed food is not giving you the nutrients you need your worth it to take care of your health

[@emmaphilo4049]

Yes!

[@no_peace]

They say it's hard because it is hard for them.

[@tinasan3870]

I must say..I'm like her....except I've been somewhat overweight my whole life. My weight did get really bad 15 yrs ago and I slowly started to lose 50 lbs over the years and have kept it off. I generally eat well...Lots of fruits and veggies, rice and beans, salsas, avacados on sale here in TX at Aldi are .39 each, milk, put real half-n-half in my french roast coffee, brewed tea....NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS...eggs, beans, steaks, grass-fed ground beef, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, chocolate.....eat everything and processed foods IN MODERATION. My sugar, cholesteral, blood pressure, etc are decent...haven't gained back the 50 lbs...(wanna lose more but very slowly). I'm 65 and hope to be around another 25 years....would be nice....but don't stress about it.....Enjoy life and God Bless !

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Brittany Wall I agree. Even here in high cost of living California I average $50 a month for my plant based lifestyle. And whole healthy foods are nutrient rich, and at age 73 am on no medications.

[@outshined7210]

I'm from Alabama and we love banana, tomato, and pineapple(yes, pineapple) sandwiches. It helps you get your fruits and vegetables and is a way to cut back on food expenses because it is cheaper than sandwich meats and peanut butter.

[@godisgood2919]

I do intermittent fasting a lot. You can save 1/4 on your grocery bill. I DO like the larger fruit, such as apples, because you have more edible flesh compared to the core. I add a little water to my whole milk.

[@saragosselin2658]

If you eat your apple from top to bottom or bottom to top, the core virtually disappears. 😁

[@DragonPrepper]

Love your videos. I'm on disability, so I understand living on a fixed income. I grow as much as I can on my porch in containers. Tomatoes, bell peppers, bok choy, Swiss Chard, green onions, herbs, salad mixes, etc. It helps me eat healthy and saves me quite a bit of money, too.😀

[@BABYSNAKEASSMASTER420]

Thank you Ladies. Being on a budget, I truly Appreciate Both of You. Thank You.

[@charlesburkhart800]

She obviously went to the store hungry! LOL Happens to me too.

[@simplygoodwoman]

As a prepper of many, many years, in regards to the pull tab on the canned foods - while it is great to have these on hand, they do not last long term! I had a couple of pull tabs which went bad after a few months (not sealed correctly by manufacturer). I do always have several can openers placed throughout my home (in survival boxes, bobs, etc.). As for your shopping - way to go! I do like watching for tips and such and every little bit helps! Thank you!

[@jessicagriffis17]

I’m too in social security and I struggle. The same amount as mom. I adore and appreciate you all!! I just bought your cookbook and I love everything!!! I will be purchasing more for family and friends when I can afford it and a sale is running!! God Bless ♥️. Jessie

[@LivingOnADime]

Thank you! God Bless you Jessica

[@leeannwicker937]

I shop once a month for groceries and I allow myself two frozen pizzas and two other frozen meals. The rest of the time everything I eat I cook from scratch. I'm also on social security and my grocery budget is between $80 and $100 per month. I have an Aldi which is a huge blessing. Due to weather and car issues I've not been to town to shop since January 16. My emergency pantry has helped me have healthy meals -- and we're currently having a blizzard and my car battery is dead so it will be at least another week before I can shop.

[@earthbybike]

Make your own salad dressing from Dr Esselstyn's book. Its called 3 - 2 - 1 dressing; 3 parts to 2 part to 1 part Balsamic vinegar, mustard, and maple syrup; was a game changer for me and I no longer waste money on dressing that contain preservatives and who knows what else.

[@bevdix]

earthbybike I just use oil and vinegar, sometimes a half of a lemon.

[@bunybleu]

I never pay more then .50 for an avocado, if they cost any more then that I just don’t buy it. I was at the store the other day and saw oranges 8 for a dollar, in my small town where our only grocery store typically has pretty high prices, the deals are out there you just have to look for them.

[@kimhilder2300]

She doesn't "crave" because she just eats whatever she craves. 😂

[@irmalindadesiderio6018]

Try living in NY on $79 a month when bread is over $4 a loaf and so is milk. Store brand butter is $5 for a lb!!!

[@robinaustin649]

Try making bread. So much cheaper and tastes better. Stock up on butter during Christmas and thanksgiving when it is on sale and then freeze. Buy evaporated milk and mix with water to make a half gallon. That is great for cooking,for coffee creamer and even on cereal.

[@lolitamorris2943]

Love ❤️ it !!! I spent too much on coffee ☕️ ingredients. I like her discipline.

[@livechilllife]

Coffee beans is where my money goes. I just don't enjoy the less expensive brands but I always get them on sale and buy a lot when they go on special.

[@niamhnir]

I believe in balance, I would buy the pot pies too, I buy myself a lasagne from time to time, yes I could make it myself but one particular brand is heaven for me and I just cant get it right.

[@truecrimelover2022]

I sometimes use SNAP at farmer's market. The area where I live has a great deal they charge half the price so if it's cucumbers 3/$1 then you only pay .50 and the farmer gets the full price through subsidies it's a win/win. I usually get milk on sale and other things too. I found a great sale on canned and frozen veggies where I live. It was at a regional grocery chain. You can eat healthy and cheap. I do the best I can with what I have. I spend about $50 or so besides the $41 on SNAP. I do eat a semi specific diet because I have PCOS so have to eat less carbs and more protein but low fat. It's doable with eating things like eggs, beans, etc. There's also a salvage grocery store near me that I go to every month or two. I'm fairly new to your channel but to not living frugally. I love your videos. Also their have been studies most Americans eat way too many calories I eat a lot less and have lost a lot of weight my health is so much better now.

[@vickiey4561]

anna ramey I am wondering what SNAP is? Could you please explain it. Thank you

[@sarawoods7874]

@@vickiey4561 SNAP is the new name for food stamps

[@gsabo1000]

I make my own bread and pizza dough. I make my own pot pies, use a roasted chicken in a bag. Which I can make 4 meals out of.it. I make my own cookies.

[@gingerhokit216]

Thank you for a great video!Jill,I wonder if you might do a home tour and show us how you furnished and decorated your home on a tight budget. Tawra, your blouse is so cute!

[@54jeanmarie]

Important to look at what you have before heading out and make a list, trying to follow it closely. Jill- you are wise to mentally portion out in your mind, this reduces stress regarding food lasting. What do you do with sweetened condensed milk// Careful not to use a big oven for 1 pot pie. Some are in cardboard containers and can be microwaved. My Italian grandmother taught me to fill an oven and cook a few things at once, which I did when all 4 children and a husband were here. Life passes quickly, enjoy some yummy treats occasionally w/o guilt as you do.ENJOY

[@jadedgramma]

Thank you so much for this video! There is nothing out there addressing living on Social Security-unless you want to live in a van. Great to point out the importance of portion control. Seems much of the country is not satisfied unless they get a bucket of food and a pail full of pop for every meal. Looking forward to more SS tips and videos.

[@davisholman8149]

And the majority are overweight!🤔

[@Grace-s]

Nothing wrong with a pot pie! Has veggies and protein. Also quick and cheap:)

[@lilaccottage5885]

Great video. I love Mama Jill ❤️

[@jksatte]

Just sensible advice. You already know it but it certainly helps to hear it again and see it in action. Janice

[@enriquemata640]

You ladies are an inspiration. I will not be able to apply everything at once but the bottom line is there is always a way. BTW the main factor in health one not diet but stress. Not being broke reduces stress.

[@dinahsoar6982]

The proof is in the pudding and aside from her chronic illness Jill looks to me to be in great health. Eating 'right' does not guarantee or insure good health. I think we've bought into that idea. The mayor of a nearby city who was also my dental surgeon was in fantastic health and dropped dead on the bike trail... One thing I can assure you, not eating at all insures death from starvation. Better to eat what you can afford to eat...... I think one of the best places to start improving one's health via eating is to eat smaller portions. Far too many of us, myself included eat more than we need......... If you are stressing b/c you can't afford 'healthy' foods: please stop. That stress is probably causing your body harm....... Thank God for the provisions you have, eat with a grateful heart, and know that God is the Great Physician and will heal you and make you whole. Your part is to do what you can to the best of your ability. The rest is destiny.

[@46AnnMarie]

Absolutely! Amen to that!

[@no_peace]

Yep. Stress kills.

[@midsummernight2009]

You said this very well. I agree! Proof is in the pudding

[@blanche-mariecouture7902]

Dinahsoar...I am 78 and have no pain anywhere and feel real good, but I do take care of my health...I don't want to be decrepid in a wheel chair. I do not use any kind of drugs. I choose my herbs very carefully and my supplements...and eat only organic or what I grow. When I come to my health there is pinching penny here....having your health you're rich!

[@analarson2920]

You make a good point, but all my life I had terrible gut health due to my family eating the Standard American Diet and I was generally a healthy eater but it was killing me. Since I am paleo and low histamine I have spent more and had to stop spending money other places to make it, and for the first time I have no cavities and my autoimmune issues are cut in half and my gut health is so much better. Folks do need to know that processed food does make your ph acidic, and prone to many illnesses including things like cancer and althzheimers, many have changed those illnesses by going whole food the way God intended and yes that does not have to be expensive. I am writing this to share my experience, I am now a great weight and getting stronger. I do appreciate the sharing from everyone as we get to learn from each other so we can make informed decisions. Keep sharing everyone = caring, blessings..

[@eddieflowers7939]

Jill, you are too cute! Thank you for the tips. I believe with you about how we make our food consumption like an idol. We also consume foods in abundance b/c we think we need a meat, several vegetables, bread, and dessert...depending on how you were raised. The tips from listening to you guys, the cookbook, are invaluable. I made the meatloaf in muffin tins and my husband just bragged on how wonderful it was. Thank you. :- ) Gale Flowers

[@mjsikes1470]

Loved this! You all are such an inspiration to me! ❤️

[@campoida]

People.also eat too much .

[@evelinholmes6401]

ida campo to many of the wrong food. Like chips chocolate and pop. Not needed

[@teresaevans4840]

So true 👌

[@teresaengland100]

I eat to much im over weight...

[@kayhutson2102]

I work in retail and it is funny how you never got asked about Gluten free stuff. Then all of the sudden it seems like everyone is asking for Gluten free stuff. What did all these people do before they suddenly found out they couldn't eat Gluten? Funny how they just all of the sudden became allergic to gluten.

[@carmenwheatley7316]

Not always allergic, just have an intolerance to it. I feel better when I don't eat it.

[@leeannafitzgerel8740]

My friends were just sick all the time, and didn't have a clue why. Once they were diagnosed with gluten intolerance, they both ( mother and daughter) lost a lot of weight and the daughter was able to go back to work, healthy. Another friend was a nervous wreck, unhappy, unhealthy. He was a wonderful man, who looked looked like he had had the wind knocked out of him. A year after being diagnosed with celiac disease and living on the diet, he looked like a new man, and was back to his fun-loving happy self. I feel some people are simply jumping on the bandwagon of the latest fad diet, but others have relieved suffering.

[@mofly1860]

If you are trying to conceive or doing ivf the dr often tells you to go gluten free as it can help any have slight intolerance and never know but it can be causing trouble with pregnancy for some people

[@lori5946]

I am 55 years old and I have autoimmune Celiacs and hashimotos. I can not eat dairy, grains or sugar. I am off processed food. We started a garden. I am going to do canning and fermenting veggies and fruits. All the cheap food you is extremely bad for your health. Prior to changing my diet I had high blood pressure, over weight, severe arthritis, brain fog, chronic infections, asthma and took frequent antibiotic and steroids. All my illness went away. I weigh 125 lbs.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

We cook things in fridge and pantry as they get to the point of expiring next. This cute down on watste. Thanks for your video. Rhonda

[@eyelandgirl64]

This is a great series! Enjoying it very much. Thanks Jill and Tara.

[@lauriearmstrong4406]

Love listening to Jill, I learn so much from her.

[@crterwil]

just found your channel! Love it. . and I so appreciate the comment about making food our God. . . that is so true! My hubby is a heart patient but we are also on a budget .. so we do the best we can .. . we leave the rest to the good Lord :) God bless you both.

[@2215mickey]

my WalMart has their store brand half gallon milk for like 98 cents.

[@caroscraftykitchen1806]

Tawra I really enjoy your videos because it’s really the way I approach grocery shopping as well. I only shop sales/clearances/discounts etc. makes a huge difference! Keep up the good work!

[@francesphillips8339]

Loved you video very informative I will keep watching for the next one