How To Afford Groceries in 2024 - Ideas That Really Work

[@susiefloosie8885]

We are retired and I have always been frugal. We live on six figures and I still follow almost all your tips! Even if you have money, you don't need to waste it!!!

[@aikofujita2420]

We agree! We love giving to God directed Charities or help disaster victims.

[@denisebolin-clark8826]

Get up, take a shower,get dressed , make your bed, do your dishes, take out your trash , daily. It can be hard at first if you're not used to it. You'll find it solves many problems and it makes you stronger.

[@warrior5203]

Keep going Tamra! Your value has handed down through generations which is priceless! Especially Jill, admire your entire family

[@dukealliefifi]

I do a 24-hour fast every week. I eat 2 meals/day. I save so much money on food this way. Car is paid off. Still owe a few years on my house. But everything you suggest is just common sense for most of us.

[@gwenbrowne9900]

I ran our church's food pantry for 8yrs and I would say about 25% were truly needy. If they qualified for low income, which was a pretty generous amount, they could be helped at our pantry. Coming to pick up groceries in your Mercedes, or showing off your new nails is really irksome. But we learned not to judge anyone, because we really don't know their circumstances.

[@michellemhughes]

Society needs to stop the excessive consumerism and being suckers for the marketing coming at us constantly.

[@dawnwhiting6004]

This is the funniest video ever. They are so right and so real it's too much. I'm dying. Thank-you for giving it to us straight! We need to hear it!

[@TheJuliedew]

I hope this encourages others... I have Menieres Disease, Fibromyalgia, a brain injury with chronic migraines and brain fog, digestive problems, and a frozen shoulder. 1. I have a job where I can work as many hours from home as I want to. This enabled me to work twice as many hours. 2. I recently started making soup and home made muffins, instead of gluten free sandwiches for lunch. 3.i recently committed to making 3 to 4 meals a week that allow for leftovers. I do this on my days home. We've significantly cut our grocery spending by hundreds a month. If I with all these disabilities can do this, most people can do this (I do understand the weeks of can't be on your feet) and I acknowledge that there are people more disabled than I am. Just hope this encourages some.

[@kerrynwright]

Your tough love is helpful & important, Tawra! Thank you! I think what's helped me is changing my perspective on "needs" & "wants" as it seems that "needs" these days are not "essentials" but more like "wants." I keep stripping back, but then fall into old patterns over the Christmas season. So I'm going back to reassessing needs, wants & essentials, especially after this live as a reminder. 🥰Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@debbywelchel3893]

You keep being honest keep telling the truth. You would make an excellent president. Love your cookbooks. I only shop sales. Also got a fixed upper house and the LORD blessed me with the talent to remodel it myself while my husband was at work. Saved a bundle by doing ALL the work by myself. Then added to the house about three times. No house payment no car payment no credit card payment. I just thank JESUS every minute of every day. THANKS AGAIN LOVE YOU BOTH

[@tammypoling9618]

Ive lost 44 pounds ive been heavy most of my adult life feel better

[@AleahdeGier]

"Just because it's in your budget doesn't mean you should be spending it" was like BOOM for me! Now to go see what things we have in the budget that really don't need to be there!

[@LivingOnADime]

Yay!!!! You go!

[@deborahwright8031]

It amazes me ppl complain about the price of groceries but pay $10 or more for each person at the drive through . The lines haven't gotten any shorter either !

[@dixiebell7011]

It blows my mind that there are actually utube creaters showing food bank haul like it is something to be proud of. We used to utilized the food banks and I would volunteer at food banks too.

[@sherishine9945]

I get my nails done BUT I am debt free and still live a frugal lifestyle. After new years, I found 7 lb turkey breast for $1 lb. YAY. Bought them all. 5

[@nance8885]

So thankful God watched over you & your family this week. We'll definitely keep praying for each of you. Like most here, I believe in God, the power of prayers, and miracles...even the miracles we never see. I enjoy shopping garage and estate sales, and from thrift stores. Months ago, I bought my SIL a brand new set of Pioneer Woman dishes for a few dollars at a garage sale. She loved the dishes & could not believe my find.

[@janellrusk3989]

Grocery prices have went up but it is still possible to stick to my grocery budget. It’s just a matter of doing things differently. When you try to tell people that it’s possible all I hear is “but I need this” or “we don’t like that”. People aren’t willing to change. They just want to do what they’ve always done. They don’t want to inconvenience or deprive themselves of things that are not necessities.

[@jolantawarzocha546]

I agree. I don’t blame immigrants for wanting to have better life. I do blame our government.

[@susanwoywood6334]

They need to come here Legally!!

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Unfortunately, they are not all just trying to escape poverty. I good many are here for nefarious reasons.

[@nelliep1530]

I'm an immigrant who came here for a better life, however I did it the legal way. I thank God every day for America. Those who come illegally are jumping the line and how many of those are criminals?

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

@@nelliep1530 My husband is also a legal immigrant.

[@denisebolin-clark8826]

I have a Stanley cup. I found it in the woods and cleaned and disinfected it. I just got offered $75.00 for it. The thing is, it's really nice, I like it and it works better than the other ones I have. I don't care about the hype . I'm still keeping it.

[@Sandra-bb3dz]

Good for you. I resurrected mine also and it is amazing. Water stays for more than 24 hours. I fill mine every afternoon now in case of a power outage. I will still have tea or coffee.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I am 65, my husband and I living on SS. I have a freezer full of meat. Our grocery bill is very low. If over weight (and I have been for YEARS), STOP EATING CARBS/SUGAR. I have been eating low-zero carb since May. I have lost a lot of weight, I feel so much better, and our grocery bill is significantly lower.

[@robinpeterson5205]

I just made you scalloped potatoes. I’ve always asked my mom to bring them because mine never turned out. I can’t believe how easy your recipe is. I made it tonight and it’s delicious too!! Thank you

[@jenniferwooley673]

I think about all the people who put groceries on a credit card and the stress they must feel wondering how they are going to pay their debt. Using credit cards for groceries is not a good idea. The food is gone and they haven’t even paid for it.

[@TShirtAndReeboks]

I agree unless they have the money and are just using a credit card for convenience.

[@financialsovereignty3335]

THANK YOU, Tawra and Mike for the free ebook! I’m so excited to try these recipes! That was so kind of you! 💛

[@JamieLC82]

I went to two local grocery stores today and I bought packs of chicken that were clearanced. It came out to like 1.36 per person in our family of four. I was so happy! Into the freezer they went. I probably got 12 packs. Tomorrow I’m making six pizza doughs and pie crust to freeze and have for meals. We eat quiche a good bit.

[@ladyhawk9032]

Way to go!! It always feels good to have a win!!

[@jenniferwooley673]

I am old enough to remember when the Stanley products were $8.99 at Bi Mart. We still have a big Stanley thermos it’s probably worth a fortune now.

[@Sandra-bb3dz]

I resurrected my over 40 year old Stanley thermos. A big green one. My husband use to take it to work. He passed 30 years ago and he used it for years before that. I dropped a cleaning tablet in it and it shines inside. Every afternoon I fill it with boiling water in case the power goes out. 24 hours later it is still hot. Best thermos ever. Thanks for the memories

[@Sandra-bb3dz]

I resurrected my over 40 year old Stanley thermos. A big green one. My husband use to take it to work. He passed 30 years ago and he used it for years before that. I dropped a cleaning tablet in it and it shines inside. Every afternoon I fill it with boiling water in case the power goes out. 24 hours later it is still hot. Best thermos ever. Thanks for the memories

[@Daisyj2560]

Thank you so much for the ebook, love your videos, they have helped me so much. My goal this year is to be as frugal as I can and change the way I shop and eat.

[@vboholife]

Today I bought sirloin tip roast 3.99 lb, chicken leg quarter 37cents lb. Smoke sausage 2.99 In I bought enough to freeze and use for the month. My grocery bill for The month for a family of 3 comes to $200.00

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

Good job.

[@dianepereira1860]

Great prices! Never see chicken that proce in my neck if the woods but do try to stock up when there are good sales.

[@pam9426]

Parents are on SS and eat better and more than Tawra's mother . They are doing fine. They don't go out to eat (us kids take them out for birthdays They make all food from scratch, mom will make big pots of soup and freez extras . They are 81 and 83. If they can do it anyone can.

[@pollystemen7219]

I have Chick-fil-A gift cards and I still won’t go. I’m saving them for when I need to go I guess. It’s a treat for when it’s our week to clean the church

[@gerrifullerton2160]

I have volume one and two. And I save money by using your books the recipes of fantastic all the little tips have helped me in many ways. Thank you so much.

[@pamelaeberling1519]

I Love how blunt you are ! You go girl! I am trying to find another Hairdresser , mine cost fifty dollars I only go 4 times a year. But I want to find a one a lot cheaper. I love all your tips !

[@elaine-65]

Hello Kellam family! Hugs to Jill. God bless all of you. Send some of that cold to central NC. Miss the cold weather back North . You would think I would be used to the awful humidity of NC after 30 years but nope. And I’m 58yo .

[@KC-js5ut]

I didn’t vote those for those yahoos! But enough about ancient history. My new strategy is this (because I am the worst offender): 1) STAY HOME. Save gas, save money, save time, and use what I have. I am whittling down my stockpile of older food and cooking smarter. 2). REIN IN AMAZON. You are so right! We are so spoiled! Despite living in a rural-ish area, staying home requires discipline in ordering from Amazon. The horror of my track record haunts me. Mostly, my choices are not needs. Well, that’s my plan so far. I bet discipline will correct many missteps. Thank you for this show-a cry for sanity!!!!!❤

[@deborahwright8031]

A tip I'd like to share . I read a lot . To save money I get new novels at the library. I also get a lot of the newer movies on dvd at the library too.

[@normamason3185]

Tawara: Buy chicken leg quarters, and the 8 least expensive vegetables, and be creative with them - potatoes, rice, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, onions, and zucchini. When you add in eggs, dry pasta, and some canned veggies, you can make a lot of different meals. My new grocery list for March includes all of these, and peanut butter!

[@hello-vs4me]

Found 10 pound hams for 5 dollars got 2 for freezer

[@donnaarehartpiffier8800]

Food bank products are usually full of carbs. I just ate a hot fudge sundae for dinner.

[@dawnmorandin541]

I bought a pullman bread tin for Christmas and now make sandwich style bread for pennies, the price of wonder bread has gone from okay sometimes to no way I'm paying $3.49 for a white loaf for toast...

[@dmdohse55]

homemade bread tastes better anyway my mom had a bread machine

[@donnaarehartpiffier8800]

My nail are the cost of 20 year old clippers

[@militaryhomes6292]

I just Spiral ham with the glaze packets for 98 cents a pound! Huge ones! I can't wait to make several meals out of them.

[@ladyhawk9032]

Way to go!! Awesome find!!

[@peggetennant]

I love your live videos. You are 100% correct. Thank you. You are a riot. I have all 3 of your cookbooks.

[@brendahere]

I was in the store today and I saw some clean sliced onions in the produce section. For one pound of onions they wanted $8.99, for a onion that cost 1.29 not 50 away.

[@ladyhawk9032]

I know!! It's unbelievable how much they charge for that "service" and what's even more unbelievable is how many people pay it!!

[@michellewilliams99]

Great voice Mr.Mike

[@joannaloise6490]

Hi From Perth Western Australia . You guys are great !

[@staceyroberts4202]

Thank you so much for the free e-book. I am looking forward to reading through it today and trying a new recipe.

[@susielansford9500]

Preach it, Girl!

[@netknit7886]

Morning from the Uk. I found you years ago and use your book all the time. We are both retired and live on a joint uk pension of £320 a week. We keep one room warm ,I been able to build up a good stock cupboard we eat meals cooked from scratch I spend about £40.00 a week on food and things like washing up liquid. We got a dog he needs more experience dog food as he got a tummy trouble but buying food that doesn’t upset him is cheaper than what the vet would charge for meds. We have a car old but is kept serviced. We get free books from the little library in the post box. We do not feel we missing out on life. Spring and summer is spent in the garden we budget all year for someone to come in and help with the garden doing things we are not able to do any more. Your way of cooking and budgeting works yes we do have treats.

[@bet3lyn3G3]

I agree from Alberta 🇨🇦🙏🕊❤️😁

[@Myfavorites877]

Mike has a beautiful singing voice!

[@lateshachurney5965]

The problem is the choices people are making after what they see posted by others. Talk about beyond ridiculous. I am so glad you guys share all the tips and tricks you do. It’s awesome. We all have to make the conscious effort to live within our means. I just completed a project in my home where I went thru everything I have. By doing that type of thing maybe people will really start to open their eyes and realize what they have and see how blessed they really are. I am glad we agree on these things Tawra.

[@ameliainpdx1775]

I really lost some more weight when I was retired... I started thinking about was I eating out of boredom or because I was really hungry. Now eating when actually hungry & not because its a mealtime. Lost 20 pounds that I had been trying to loose for over 10 years to get down to the weight I was in 8th grade. Now I want to loose more weight. But now the lightest in over 50 years.

[@Myfavorites877]

I need to lose for sure. I gained after I retired.

[@macorietje]

Thank you so much for the free ebook!!

[@marthawallen]

This week a store near us has bacon for $1.79 a pound. Eggs are on sale at another store. 18 count carton of cage free eggs for $1.99. I usually shop multiple stores that are near each other to get the best deals. There are usually good deals to be had if we take the time to search for them.

[@Sandra-bb3dz]

When my daughter moved away many years ago to another state(she came back) unfortunately things weren't going well and she couldn't afford much food. She would call(no cell phones then) and we would worry. I would always tell her to have eggs and bread at least. Sandwiches, fried eggs, egg in a frame. My husband was a shipper so he was able to ship food packages to her but yes buy eggs. 1 dozen eggs and a loaf of bread will go a long way even with the increase in the price 🥰🥰🥰

[@lisaclark8761]

I totally agree with you guys!!! 🎉

[@denisesnider1939]

I'm still watching your video.. love it and you made me laugh... I agree with everything you say

[@vboholife]

I’ve bought 2 sets of dining on a dime vol1 &2 I gave one as a gift. I want to buy the gluten dairy free one

[@TShirtAndReeboks]

My local Kroger must have overbought on cereal because they had small boxes for $.99 last week that were not part of a sale, and then again this week! I loaded up both times!

[@KD-pz6rb]

We never had a house growing up. My parents rented from start of their marriage to their deaths. And we were just fine and happy. Didn’t feel deprived. We had a home not a house

[@jessieayala2970]

I found bags of Starbucks coffee after Christmas$3.99 expiration date was two months away. I bought all five bags. The coffee was still good and still tastes. Great I go through the area the store, or they had discounted bread, smash cans, food, Good

[@carolsmith2969]

I always check prices from the T&C grocery and WM. I always buy the cheapest. I am on a low income and try to save and put money back.

[@elaine-65]

Made your biscuits before Tawra and then added Paula Deans cheese biscuits recipe to yours. So I guess Tawra/Paula biscuits. Making Mike’s biscuits tonight. Live in the south and hate biscuits but love your homemade ones.

[@judithscharf6318]

I had my first manicure at 50. It was a gift from my kids. My nails started chipping in a couple days. I never had another one. I used to do my daughter’s nails and toes myself when she was little She is an adult now and gets regular manicures and pedicures. It is not the way I would spend my money, but she is not on my payroll anymore and asks me for nothing.

[@donnakerstiens9899]

Going to try your Chicken Curry recipe from Volume Two this week!

[@michellewilliams99]

Thank you for the e-book definitely going to use it❤

[@brightstarr57]

Great live on the replay!

[@Chelsea-lyn]

Get it together people works on so many levels lol perfect merch idea

[@lindawheatley5560]

Thank you so very much!

[@KD-pz6rb]

I went to our goodwill and found Nike, adidas, under armor for 3.99 for the shirts for my 4 grandsons. 6.99 for winter boots for them.

[@joycespecht3038]

I Just got your book (I went to Barnes and Nobel) The recipes sound really good, I can hardly wait to start trying them this week!

[@teresamartin2379]

I have my dads stanley green thermos he took on his tractor with coffee while he was planting corn or baling hay.

[@marybarker7952]

Type #1 Thank you 😊What happened to good common sense! GOD bless you and yours (Jill ❤️)

[@jenniferp2833]

I hate Walmart! It is so overpriced even with Ibotta rebates.

[@edefyinggravity]

The ibotta rebates are usually for the overpriced items anyway.

[@donnaemslie5729]

A person may hate Walmart, but if that’s the only place a person can get food close to where you live, you have to eat.

[@ksewald91]

Just ordered some planners and a cost book. Got all 3 of the cookbooks last years and all my kids the older version years ago. I have a freezer full of markdown meat and meal plan around what meat I have in freezer.

[@jessieayala2970]

I found stuffings in a bag .29 cents Aldi yesterday

[@victorian377]

Your videos are informational and entertaining . Keep up the great work. Happy New Year ! 🎉❤️

[@wgaue]

Instead of buying lunchables, make them. You can buy a reusable container for cheap, lunch meat,cheese, and crackers go on sale all the time

[@donnaemslie5729]

I have lost 12 lbs this past month. I cut a lot of bread out, smaller portions, no snacking. When I’m full, I stop eating. It’s been very hard to lose weight in the past. My health isn’t great, I can no longer avoid my knee replacement so it’s time for me to get my weight down.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I thank God in advance that he will miraculously safely move us out of this house to a good home close to Geelong I trust in God

[@diannedillon144]

Our local food bank drove me crazy. My son and his wife showed their income but because they live with me rent free they were disqualified. But everyone was getting 2 or 3 cakes because they had been donated and were free. Disgusting!

[@lois6635]

Yes, the chicken curry is one of my favorites.

[@donnaemslie5729]

We have no car payments, which is a great feeling plus no mortgage payments.

[@MelissaWalker-wl4yr]

Love your channel Tara but we just learned with our 16yr old Jeep that taking an uber is not cheaper every day than a car payment... Not when it's $80 a day to get into town and back when you can't afford to live in the city limits because housing is $2,000 for a 1 bed/1bath so you live 20 mins away in the "bad area of town" for affordable housing and a car payment is $300 a month for a car with no issues. Feels like everything is a lose lose right now.

[@LivingOnADime]

Rent a car...there are other ways and Yes! It is WAY cheaper to still take an Uber at $80/day (around $1000) for 2 weeks vs. $6000/yr. interest.

[@teresaellis895]

I really worry about my daughter affording life..Her medical debt was unexspected.Yes she is insured...She just doesnt have anything left after they get what they want..Another year so out of picket again..

[@edefyinggravity]

Prayers for your daughter. 🙏 Medical costs are insane in this country.

[@teresaellis895]

@@edefyinggravity thank you

[@tisharodriguez9541]

Made your scalloped potatoes. Yum!

[@tinaharvey2342]

Love Mike's tea shirt

[@kathylovejoy2569]

Love your Blouse Tawra, so pretty. From very cold Alberta Canada Hi to Both of you. What cups are you talking about????

[@edefyinggravity]

The Stanley mugs. They used to be marketed to blue collar men, but some Instagram influencers started using them, so the company now makes pink ones. Women are going NUTS over them. 🤷

[@marieferris1602]

I’d love to get the dining one e book, please!

[@donnaarehartpiffier8800]

I've been cutting my hair since COVID. Pull it in a pony on top my head and chop off the ends

[@hello-vs4me]

Just buy when at low prices found 7 percent hamburger at Walmart for 2.04 Clarence got 10 pounds

[@vboholife]

Yes…I love grace Livingston hill, I’m reading the enchanted barn

[@franzone70]

I wish people would take your advice. I have no problem with groceries ( and I'm a 71 year old widow living on a limited income) But we raised five kids being frugal so it's just a fact of life for me. I I think something is to expensive, no matter what it is, I just don't buy it. funny story, I was at the gas station the other day, a woman drove up with a really beat up car. the door was wired shut and the window, had duck tape on it, She actually had to climb out the passenger window to get out just to BUY HER CARTON OF CIGARETTES ! ( for the price of those cigarettes she could have bought a newer used car) I just don't get it.

[@dixiebell7011]

So many countries people work to eat, whereas we have discretionary income. I am fighting cancer and absorbed my expenses increasingly 12Xs. If it weren't for practicing frugality it wouldn't be possible. I admit I have let hubby go for take ou4 more often than usual. Just gave myself a pass. For some folks their smart phones are their only internet.

[@Aliceiyqoqyo]

Hi Tawra, I have the dining on a dime 20th anniversary edition that I love and use everyday 🎉 does this book include the recipes in volume 2 as well? Thanks

[@christinewallace9251]

No. It is the same as volume 1

[@ladyhawk9032]

I have the anniversary edition as well and love it!! I also got the 2nd edition (blue cover) because it is different. 😊

[@AleahdeGier]

A heifer bull It's a bull that is good for breeding to heifers (first time mamas), because the calves are likely to be smaller and easier to birth.

[@Ladybug-1954]

I thought the title of this video was "How to AVOID groceries in 2024" 🤣

[@michellewilliams99]

You are right

[@cindywalt]

Hi from Colorado

[@joanneocchiuzzo]

dining on a dime #1

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I pay rent bills have 12 month fully funded emergency fund and sinking fund Indo occasionally go into town for little brake from the house I need to stop these over night stays and focus on moving closer to Geelong down sizing

[@christinabas6462]

Actually, I find buying clothing online, I get the cheapest children's clothing. For winter gear, I order on Sierra (tjmaxx brand). I but at the children's place on deep discount (sometimes jcpenney for the carter's brand for younger ones, old navy has good discounts sometimes) for no more than a few dollars per item (turns out cheaper than walmart or the thrift stores in my area).

[@donnaemslie5729]

I looked at Sierra for kids, they aren’t really cheap, am I looking on the right site?

[@christinabas6462]

@@donnaemslie5729 it depends on the time of year. I look at the clearance stuff, as the winter season ends and only order about a year or two ahead and if I can get to free shipping (89$ minimum, also best to check if you a Sierra near you or check their return policy). But if you are able to find good winter gear in your thrift stores it is best in price I think. I just don't seem to find any.

[@christinabas6462]

Same with all stores, I shop out of season for the next one. For example, I shop in Winter for items for the following Summer/Spring/Fall and in Spring/early Summer for the following winter.

[@christinabas6462]

Winter gear is generally more expensive. Always look at online pictures carefully and imagine the clothing being worn. Sam's club also has good coats from time to time, they go on sale for about $20. This year the quality wasn't good enough for me.

[@susandestefano1820]

How do I get the e book….is there a code for the free download. Ordered your grocery price tracker book…anxious to get it!