Low spend January 2023, pantry and freezer tour, Family of four,

Hi guys! So I have been inspired by some other KZbin friends to do a low spend month this month. I am always excited about saving some money! I have given myself $100 a week. That is what is going to work for my family at this time. Thank you so much for watching!
#threeriverschallenge

[@15somethingbeautiful]

My husband and did our last shop on Dec 14th. We’re just going to see just how long we can make it without going to the store again - looking forward to following your journey!

[@mandiesplace]

Oh nice!! I love my children but I’m excited to see how much less money we spend monthly when they move out! Lol! I love watching others too and seeing how creative they get! Thank you for watching and your sweet comment! Happy new year!!

[@catherinebarlow3079]

You could make bread and butter pudding and with pie crust maybe make chicken and mushroom pie use up some of the cambells chicken soup in chicken mushroom pie and with mince you have you could make mince and vegetables casserole use some of dried hash potatoes on top or a side dish , or pie crust you could make quiche Lorraine with cheese, onion bacon mushroom

[@mandiesplace]

Thank you those are great ideas!! I never thought of using the hash browns for a topping! That’s great! I appreciate you taking the time to leave me some ideas! Thank you for watching! Have a great day!

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Hi Mandy, I just found your channel, so had to subscribe! I'm starting my first-ever no-spend-uary too! Mostly because My freezers and pantries are stuffed, but also to save money / stop over-shopping when I don't need to. My initial goal is to not step foot in a store for two weeks, and hopefully not spend more than $15/wk after that on fresh produce/dairy. Best of luck to you on achieving your goals for this challenge!!

[@mandiesplace]

I just watched your video!! We can do this! I made the mistake of already looking at krogers weekly ad… but I am allowing myself $100 a week so I was looking for a great sale but, it wasn’t that exciting. Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@sherilynalexnder897]

@@mandiesplace - Awesome, thank you for watching! I'm really enjoying the 'no-spenduary' tribe we're getting together on YT, it makes it so much more interesting and fun to 'meet' and chat with people doing the same thing!

[@EricaD61]

This challenge will definitely be a challenge for me for the next 2 months. I have to buy milk and fresh veg every week. I'm hoping only to spend $50 but im also giving myself an added $50 for any preserving or bulk items that may be on sale. Summer here now and I need to try getting my garden in for salad greens at least. Some home canned things I made we don't really like so I need to get it eaten asap...im running out of canning jars and they are nowhere to be found here in Australia. Lol. Will be great to follow all these challenge channels!!

[@mandiesplace]

I can’t wait till the garden is producing! I hope you can find some jars soon! I need some more as well but they are getting expensive! Thank you for your comment Erica!

[@AllThingsKimberlyWV]

I’m trying to do a low spend too❤your set up looks great for food storage. Well….except the suitcase lol. You have a huge amount of food on hand but I know you need that with teenagers 😅

[@mandiesplace]

Yes the suitcase!!! Lol! Yeah it is a lot of food, but your right they go through it pretty fast! Thanks for watching!

[@Lidiasfamilylife]

Just started watching! I’m so excited! Pantry challenges are my absolutely favorite videos to watch! $100 is not a lot because of the high prices.

[@mandiesplace]

I agree! I felt like I needed a cushion in case I had to spend it all on eggs!🙄 ridiculous!! Thank you so much for watching!! I can’t wait to see what you are doing!

[@AliciasKitchen7]

I'm doing a low spend January too!

[@mandiesplace]

Yay!! I can’t wait to see what your doing!!! Thank you for watching Alicia!

[@AliciasKitchen7]

@@mandiesplace haha I'm actually still working on watching I can't wait to see how yours goes. I always have fun doing low spend months and using things up then the next month I usually stock up I dunno if that's how it will go this time or not 😅 we shall see

[@mandiesplace]

@@AliciasKitchen7 it was a little long! I appreciate you watching! I am going to try not to stock up next month maybe in march we will do a big sams club run I don’t know yet either. Things always change!

[@briedubbels8690]

We're doing a no-spend Jan & Feb just in general like nothing for the house, for hobbies, the garden, etc. But we're also doing a pantry challenge. We have an extensive "prepper" and canning pantry, so I think we can go 2 full months easily. (We will see). We will, however, spend money on fresh veggies for the bunnies because they love it (:

[@mandiesplace]

That’s great! Someday I’ll be able to do a no spend but I’m going to need some preparation for sure! Thanks for watching! And for leaving a comment!😀

[@Lidiasfamilylife]

Yes I want to see how you make the cranberry juice.

[@jenniferwaffle6920]

my family of 4 is doing a low spend groceries for 25$ a week for as long as I can go, but no roll over.

[@mandiesplace]

Wow!! That’s awesome! I feel like I could have gone lower than $100 but I’m pretty comfortable maybe next time I’ll go out of my comfort zone a little! Thank you for your comment Jennifer! Good luck!

[@JFlower7]

I have a $500 Azure order coming in a couple of days so I am already way off not spending.

[@mandiesplace]

That’s ok! Maybe you can just cut back somewhere else.😀 I’m thinking next month I might do a monthly haul and then keep each week at $100. It would still be less than I’m spending now. 😁 thank you so much for watching!

[@melissakalloway1916]

Hi, Mandie. Lightly oiled mushrooms roast well in the oven.

[@mandiesplace]

Hi, Melissa! Thank you! Maybe on a sheet pan with some sausage and vegetables!! Great idea! I appreciate you leaving the idea! Happy New Year!

[@dnagoddesshealings2212]

Trying to do a no spend just merely on necessities/bills and that’s it for the whole month. Trying to also not do fast food at all, but I might give us once where we can do it, mid month or so! (Our oldest has a birthday coming up on January 12th, so I’m gonna try to make $150 by decluttering our home) wish us luck! Love the video, keep them up. 😊

[@mandiesplace]

Yes! Necessities is a good reason to cut back! I think that’s how it is for a lot of people right now. I wish you luck! You can do it! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

We are doing a low spend month. But if i see amazing deals on food or anything we already have on our to buy list, it’s gonna happen. But otherwise? Nope.

[@mandiesplace]

That’s a great idea! I’m sure prices will continue to go up and we still need to buy when it’s on sale! Good luck! Thank you for your comment!