The 5 Best Tips for How to Shop for Traditional Foods on a Budget

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I want to share with you the 5 Best Tips for How to Shop for Traditional Foods on a Budget ➡️SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info ➡️Be sure to head over to my KZbin channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: KZbin.com/MarysNest ➡️FREE 36-PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3-bh6xolrFqebM ➡️SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE TRADITIONAL FOODS NEWSLETTER: marysnest.com/signup-traditional-foods-newsletter/ ➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin ▶️RELATED VIDEOS: • Homemade Applesauce: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXzcgaGlhcuFo6M • Super Soft No Knead Sandwich Bread: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfRgpijoamSa8U • Make Ahead Baking Mixes: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0VCis3DRpiP1MpzKv_n906 • How to Dehydrate Food: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U24RHhmNZSwMBfjACkGYk3G • Homemade Pantry Staples (Cracker, Salad Dressings, and More!): kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc • Homemade Cookies: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U2kvaQouEsw2Fc1w7RB2lpD • How to Make Bone Broth: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0JFsTi2N7sHSpU-vBR04CH • Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1QPA95O2-oOvxwtO-v3L4L ▶️RECENT VIDEO UPLOADS: kzbin.infovideos ➡️POPULAR VIDEO SERIES: ▶️MASTERING THE BASICS OF TRADITIONAL "NUTRIENT DENSE" FOODS COOKING SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y ▶️THE ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ▶️HOW TO STOCK THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN PANTRY: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc ▶️HOW TO GROW MEDICINAL HERBS AND MAKE HOME REMEDIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3eCyTEJqM_wyfxWl-E1b08 ▶️THE ULTIMATE “NOURISHING TRADITIONS” TRADITIONAL FOODS SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U08QTxHX-n8ozvP_UfeWuL8 ➡️FOR THE CORRESPONDING BLOG POST: Don’t forget to open the description under the video and scroll down till you see “BLOG POST”. There will be a link there that will take you directly to the CORRESPONDING BLOG POST on my website (MarysNest DOT com) that accompanies this video. Depending on what type of device you are watching the video on…To open the description under video, click the words “SHOW MORE”, or the title of the video, or the small downward pointing triangle arrow to the right of the video title. All of these should open the description. ➡️And for more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON”T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 Thanks for watching! Love, Mary

[@Seaofglass510]

Your so cute and sweet 🤍🤍🤍

[@miananni1247]

People of all ages can learn so much from you. I suggested to my best friend to tune in, as she’s still rehabilitating from a broken femur five weeks ago. This was her text to me a few hrs ago: “I have watched Mary's Nest all afternoon! Thank you again for introducing me to her!!!💚”

[@KristynLorraine]

Many years ago I was shopping at Aldi, back when I shopped once a month. A teenage girl was scanning my large two-cart order and she said, "We're not supposed to comment on what you're buying, but I think it's neat that all you're buying is ingredients. Nothing is already made up for you. You could make a hundred different meals with this stuff." As a matter of fact that was just what I planned to do! You share great tips here, Mary! God bless you! 💐

[@lydiagerson9802]

Dear Mary: would you perhaps present a video on how single seniors might also prepare traditional foods for themselves?

[@lindas9806]

Wonder bread had a thrift store when I was a kid. My mom would load up and freeze.

[@janiesanders6624]

Farmers' Market is a great place to look for local growers. Anymore its not just fruit and vegetables.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Janie, Yes indeed - there are often wonderful ranchers selling grass-fed beef as well as pastured raised chickens/eggs at my farmer's market. Love, Mary

[@athena0022]

I've started to transition to a traditional kitchen. It's a slow process but getting there and very satisfying. Thank you for sharing .😊

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@cindyward5133]

Making fresh food for my family makes me feel fulfilled!

[@MarysNest]

How true!

[@mountainpatriothomestead]

Such a sweet lady. Thank you for sharing.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome! And thank you for the kind words!! Love, Mary

[@lnk1124]

Mary, you are a wealth of knowledge!! I just found you this week. I watch with my husband listening in the background and we are both learning so much! I told him that not only do you do this extensive research, as well as helping us to receive discounts and such, but you put all this out there for FREE!! You really have a teacher’s heart (coming from a public school teacher turned homeschooling mama), and it is a joy to watch you. You are so thorough and very well-spoken in your explanations. THANK YOU for helping so many people on our traditional foods journey! I want to make everything after watching you. We look forward to learning more from you and being well on our way to a self-sufficient scratch kitchen!

[@genevagreene2017]

This is such a worthwhile video. I recommend it to everyone. Watch the whole video. Valuable content

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!

[@cindyward5133]

I made your roasted chicken which came out great. We got 3 meals out of it. The original meal. A lunch of leftover roasted chicken. A soup that I call leftover soup. This is basically a clean out of my refrigerator. I used the rest of the chicken, added carrots, my homemade broth, some leftover rice, zucchini and green onions. It came out great. I figure a bowl of that soup is just pennies. I do save so much making real food, even when I buy pastured and organic and grass-fed, which isn't always the case. I also feel so much better eating this way. It is absolutely worth the few extra minutes in the kitchen. So many meals can also be fast and simple.

[@kamadogrove]

You have the absolute best channel for your content. Thanks for being so great!

[@MarysNest]

Wow, thank you!

[@Diana-ze8wu]

I happen to live near a discount grocery with a butcher center that supplies the other mainstream stores. (Shhhh don’t tell anyone ☺️) You never know what you’ll find in their produce or meat section. They have a whole pig in the freezer atm. I shop there first 😃✌️

[@rickgaffey2575]

Hi Mary, I wanted to thank you for this channel. So many of us just don't know where to begin when creating a more self-sustainable life. This has given me the blueprint. You are a wonderful lady.

[@lydialady5275]

My best budget tip: go outside and forage before you go to the store. My neighbors' mulberry tree is ready to harvest, and the branches hanging into my yard will provide 30-50 pints over these next two weeks. And going to the farmers' market is the best way to get the best soup bones from the butcher, and all the leftover vegetables, because they don't want to take them home. The best bread, too. They can't bring it back to the store, and they have to give it to the pantry and shelter, so it's fresh, but they're willing to sell a loaf for $1, just to not take a loss.

[@MarysNest]

Great tips!!

[@dandycat2204]

In the UK it is illegal to keep the fruit from your neighbour's tree...even if it falls off the tree in your garden!!😫😫😫

[@lydialady5275]

@@dandycat2204 Oh, that is crazy! The mulberry tree makes a huge mess, and my neighbors don't eat them, so I go out with a flat bowl and gently shake each branch. Those that just fall off are ripe, and delicious. But my neighbors have given me permission. The roots are on their property, but much of the tree is over the fence and the road. It's a wonderful blessing, and I adore fresh, ripe fruit of any sort. In a few weeks, I'll go get the raspberries by the dog park. Around here, public space means the fruit is community property. As long as you are not destructive, it's perfectly legal, even if others dislike the practice. But I did speak with my neighbors, and it's so fun to stand under the tree and drop berries everywhere. You have to take your shoes off after and clean them, to prevent purple stains... But it's worth it. I wish you wete allowed to forage; I enjoy it so much.

[@whatsthestorygirl922]

Just dropping by to say how happy I am to have subd to you. Im going to learn so much from you. Thank you. I would love those coupons but cant use them in Australia. Id love to have coupons down here but we dont have them.

[@MarysNest]

Welcome! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@lorettacali10370]

I organized my cabinet and found a couple cans that were from 2019 and I decided not to keep them. I found 4 different mustards, yay! Thanks for the video !

[@MarysNest]

Hi Loretta, So glad you found the mustards! Love, Mary

[@lorettacali10370]

@@MarysNest just watched your electrolytes video!! Definitely making that. And I found Redmond Real Salt a year ago and ordered a ginormous bag. Never looked back. (But to save money, I use kosher for salting water) Cheers

[@MG-ot2yr]

Great tips! Love focusing on local foods, I travel a lot, and one of my favorite things to do is hit the markets, especially in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. At home, I have a Wegmans that's got just about everything you can imagine, but some things I still have to order online, usually Amazon carries most real specialty items, though have also used Pantheon Foods, they carry pickled whole heads of cabbage for making sarma, I could pickle them myself but takes months, I plan to do that, buying them online isn't cheap.

[@ellenboggs3701]

Another tip for seniors is to check out stores for senior discount day. Our local grocery store offers a 10% discount on Wednesday.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@robinholbrook8296]

As soon as I was eligible for Kroger’s SR discounts of 10% off they stop doing it

[@texasstardust6010]

....I am of the belief that Seniors should get a discount, EVERY day , not just " once a week " . These stores do whatever they want ,it's shameful, to be honest . And, as one commenter stated, the store stopped doing that...?!! Why would a store do that,.....(?) Because, as I stated, they do whatever they want. They don't care, basically.

[@kimberlynorman2618]

It’s mentally staggering to me how much you do…all the shopping, storing, cooking, preserving, whew! You must be busy every minute of the day! I’m enjoying your channel.

[@annelefevre9457]

You are the best teacher there ever was. You could teach Home Economics if they taught that in school anymore. I learn so much Mary. When I was a little girl, we often would beg our mother TV dinners. We thought they were good. (But not now Im 70). But my mother would package up our left over food from dinner and homemake TV dinners. Much better. Mary, do you ever get tired of cooking from scratch? I know homemade is so much more so delicious. Now I’m older, I get a little tired. All my grandchildren want pizza pockets and pizza and box macaroni and cheese etc. I want you to cook for me Everyday! Ha! But I’m sure you get tired, too.you are a great lady, Mary. I love looking forward to your next video always! Bless you, dear lady!

[@chrish9659]

Buying clearance items also KEEPS THEM FROM THE LANDFILLS!!!! Which is amazing

[@celinasvahins7502]

We always shop the "scratch and dent" section of our local orchards :) The discounts are close to amazing, often 65% or better, off. Thank you, Mary, for the effort you put into your videos. You always inspire me and your smile is infectious!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Celina, Great tip! And thank you for the kind words!! Love, Mary

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

What a great video Mary! I always find myself watching you with my mouth wide open...lol You're very memorizing to me. I love your channel so much! Thanks for sharing this with us all. Much love , Yvonne

[@MarysNest]

Hi Yvonne, You are so welcome! And thank you SO much for all the kind words!! Love, Mary

[@dandycat2204]

Do you have a video on the subject of the "Clean 15" and "Dirty Dozen". It's not something I have heard about, but is something I would like to learn more about. Loving the channel, you are the best!! Peace and Blessings to all

[@rhondaowens837]

Excellent information. On another note if you eat salmon you may want to stop up on wild canned salmon due to shortages. The best price I have found is Aldi.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@jojobeans5765]

Thank you sweet Mary for passing all the things you teach. It is a gift to watch you. I make your bread and many salad dressings and so much more!

[@ob1smom]

Great tips, Mary! We used to make it a family outing to trek to our farmer’s market.

[@lanam.3386]

Sweet Mary,you are such a blessing!! Although I am the same age and cook much like you do,I still learn something new every time I watch your videos!!!

[@lisatodman3338]

You are such a joy! Even your voice is soothing. Thank you so much for everything you teach us. Just tell us one more thing please - where do you find all the hours to do all you do? You brighten my day. 😊

[@robininva]

This week alone I got four pounds of grass fed, organic ground beef for 2.20 each at Aldi…..and an organic Nutiva avocado oil on clearance at Food Lion. I love bargains!! So. Much! LOVE all your tips!! It’s exciting, isn’t it?!

[@MarysNest]

Great job!

[@theskykelly]

You are such a true gift and I LOVE watching and hearing your videos with your beautiful and contagious smile. :) They all come straight from your joyous heart and are so uplifting! Thank you for sharing yourself, your husband, son and unbelievable knowledge! God Bless!

[@jeanwoodall1523]

Great advice. My crop top that way delayed arrived yesterday along with my new charging cord, new computer mouse, and Jessicurl order. Still waiting on my other crop top which will be here on Monday or later. It shipped from farther away. The crop top fit. Looks great with the high waist skirt I had in mind to pair it with. My new charging cords work great, are longer, and sturdier. Plus I can charge two android devices in tandem that way. I've missed using a mouse. It's easier for me to select things and scroll with one. I've also missed Jessicurl's Island Fantasy scent. It's my favorite scent for me. It also makes my hair soft. It's normally very dry. Need to get a new heat hat to pair with the deep conditioner. The Velcro closure failed on my old one. Think I'll get one without a closure and that uses flax seeds instead of gel packs to do the heating. My hair is thick so I have to wear hair treatments for eight hours at room temperature or half an hour with heat. That's the only heat I use on my hair. She dropped the weekly from the item as some use it daily and others use it for shaving. Too Shea conditioner is enough for my daily. I just need the deep conditioning once per week. Confident Coils styling solution offers some hold and humidity protection.

[@yogininamaste]

Great tips, Mary! Thank you 💕

[@shelleyg4951]

Thank you for sharing your tips and all of your teaching. Have a wonderful day.

[@MarysNest]

Thank you! You too!

[@Pamela-B]

Often times the store brand is made by the brand name. They come out of the same factory. We are truck drivers and see it all the time. For instance, Malt o Meal brand is owned by Post. Made in same factory- same product- only difference is the packaging.

[@eleanoraddy4683]

I noticed the best time to catch meat at one particular store because the other shoppers were giving me side eye! I think it's hilarious

[@Lili-xq9sn]

Thank you for linking recipes. I'm definitely going to use them! It's exactly the next step I needed to learn.

[@feathernow]

Hi Mary, can you freeze apple sauce in freezer bags instead? How long will it keep fresh? Also wondering how long, meats in particular, bacon, ground beef, and liver can be kept in freezer safely please? Thankyou

[@pattylevasseur4041]

mary im not into buying boxed meals but... it may be worth it to chk out..... its called misfit market....its exactly what you are talking about;];];];]

[@marticorpany5148]

One of my other favorite youtubers "Frugal Fit Mom" also recommended to search for "discount grocer near me". I laughed, thinking no way do we have one. Well, that last laugh was on me because we certainly do have one. We've been shopping there for a few months now. They don't always have what I want or need and sometimes the dates are a bit old so you need to shop carefully but wow, I found a package of 10Lb bag of frozen pork chops for $10.00.

[@anji5635]

Thanks for the Info.

[@AndreaRuralMN]

No grocery stores near me have clearance items. The one in town would rather price gouge and throw out old items rather than offer a discount

[@candycoatedcyanide3267]

When you said Apple sauce my favorite 😻. You got my attention yummy 😋

[@Janice_1979_]

Thanks Mary , love it

[@trickortreat2824]

Early again yay!!

[@MarysNest]

Good Morning Angelica! Hope your weekend is getting off to a great start! Love, Mary

[@tonijurkones9797]

Good Morning 🌞

[@MarysNest]

Good morning!

[@marygallagher3428]

Great tips, thanks!

[@vamsiparinam9473]

Hi Mary good morning how are you? Happy Father’s Day to you dear 🙂 and I enjoyed watching your videos and I love you so much 🙂😀😊😄😁😘❤️💙💛💚💗💜 Please reply Thank you Vamsi

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

I almost forgot that it's Father's Day.

[@Seaofglass510]

Ive shopped using clearance

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

Hi Mary! Off topic question- I am now needing to be gluten-free and am also type 2. Have you made any gluten-free pasta? I have tried several commercial brands and the texture and taste is horrible. I have some corn flour I want to try in making it but if you have other GF flours or a combo that you've tried I would love to try it. Breads and pasta are what I miss most (in moderation). Love from Cypress Tx!

[@justme2059]

Making gluten free baked/pasta is very tricky and difficult. I make dumplings for soup as my daughter and myself are gluten free. That is about the only thing I have managed to make that tastes very similar to “gluten filled”.

[@godsgreenacreshomestead708]

@@justme2059thanks for your reply. Yes, it's all pretty tricky. When I get a minute, I'm going back to Mary's episode of all the different grains and flours and maybe one of the lower gluten ones might give a better texture, Eincorn? Adjusting water, eggs and oil? I really don't want to go the rest of my life without occasional pasta. 🙂

[@justme2059]

@@godsgreenacreshomestead708 I do know buckwheat is gluten free. I use that for my pastry crusts along with tapioca flour.

[@SHADOW-xw6lq]

Here is a great tip for those who drink bottled soda/energy drinks/coffees and such. Contact the bottling plant in your area. They bottle a lot of different drinks. As their stock is nearing their shelf date they will sell them on set date to clear out their warehouse. HUGE SAVINGS. Be prepared to buy by the case, so bring a big enough vehicle or trailer. Great savings.

[@joannathesinger770]

Is it County Line that sells day old bread?

[@MarysNest]

Hi JoAnna, Yes indeed! Love, Mary

[@joannathesinger770]

@@MarysNest Ohhhh...my FAVORITE barbeque place!!!

[@spitts57]

@@joannathesinger770 Thanks for asking that, JoAnna! I was racking my brain trying to figure it out, LOL!!

[@nancyforster2388]

I have signed up months ago and haven't received the 36 list pantry list

[@brendadodd1075]

I look for granola at bakery thrift stores

[@mgregg12]

My local foods are very expensive. My grocery store is way cheaper than the local foods.

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@7binaz109]

When I lived in Phoenix we had a grocery company that had three different types of stores-a high end store, an average type supermarket, and one that catered to our Mexican community. I would often shop at the Mexican store for dried beans and produce as the prices were quite lower (Plus, they made fresh tortillas and pan dulces on site...YUM!)

[@katielin2379]

So far lots of great ideas. Next you'll have to decrease your food budget and increase your gas budget to drive all over looking for those great deals.

[@MarysNest]

How true!

[@polskigirl8547]

PNW wild caught salmon is very expensive...I've seen it as high as $52 a lb at Pike Place Market flown in from Alaska's first catch...in Washington state fish is not cheap with the exception of farm raised fish....the farm raised salmon is injected with color....🙄🙄🙄

[@Tropicalpisces]

Mary. Dont get any covid shot. Your beauty is needed. 🙏🙏🙏

[@idhayaraja6308]

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