More Groceries I Refuse to Buy in 2024: ( This is a New List) COLLAB

[@pennynickels5216]

Only eat REAL food! 😊

[@helenmak5663]

I don’t buy boxed broth. I made my own bone broth or use organic Better Than Bouillon mix in water.

[@SonnyPruitt-q1s]

My grocery bill is 30%+ higher than it was 3 years ago and being on a fixed income it hurts. Have you seen the prices of olive oil,paper towels and coffee?Its nuts! When they say inflation is only 3.2% I call BS.

[@HzFvr]

It IS b.s. -the inflation rate does not include fuel and food!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I hear you

[@myaccount9498]

Yes milk went up 8.5% last week. I too call bs on their official figures!

[@suecook8379]

We all need to remember this when we vote. Gas, food, meds, etc - all were cheaper.

[@ronchech3919]

I just came back from saves a lot, and I did save a lot , because I didn't buy all the groceries I wanted

[@NataliePopovic]

I don't buy many packaged foods or snacks anymore. Just can't afford to because the prices of these things where I live are insanely high.

[@Ay-B]

And they're not usually good for you anyway. 👍🏽

[@ambershuman6284]

I don't buy spaghetti sauce anymore. I puree diced tomatoes and add olive oil, garlic, dried basil and oregano for under a dollar and it's delicious and probably healthier. Even the cheapest har sauce here is three dollars.

[@Shopgirl1]

I wait till Kroger has a digital deal on their sauce which usually is $1-$1.50

[@suecook8087]

What type of tomatoes pls?

[@garyday6681]

Started cooking at home mostly in the last year. Now if I go out to eat, service and food are so disappointing. Price increases are a diservice to all.

[@edwardpresutti2941]

Try to buy fruit only in season from wherever its grown...avoid "out of season produce"... Grapes and tomatoes r the items I've noticed the most...

[@RamonaStrait]

For me, hubby, and mom, we save birthday, anniversary, Mothers Day, Valentines cards, etc. I keep them in a box in the closet and when that time of year comes up, we go shopping in our own stash year after year. It’s wonderful to see a favorite card again, not to mention the savings!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Love that!

[@M_SC]

What do you mean, do you just look at them? Or do you somehow reuse them for other people?

[@RamonaStrait]

@@M_SC We just reuse them for each other. For example, for my recent birthday, hubby got in the box and picked one of the birthday cards that he has given me for many years over and over. Every few years, we may see a new card that we want to purchase for a birthday or a special day, and then we add that card to the box. Mom and I do the same… Just the three of us who live together. We buy new cards for other people, although we do mostly stick to the $1 cards at Walmart or Dollar General. Hope this helps to clarify 😊

[@TUKByV1]

The produce situation aggravates me because the bad items are usually in the center of the bag, so I can't see them until I'm emptying the bag. I started using whey powder. Less convenient. Less sugar. Better results. Having some right now. I carry a couple of snack bars in case I start to crash, but when I find a recipe for homemade, I'll switch. I carry single serving instant coffee. Between the huge jump in price and the lack of variety vs. when I started doing this, I've decided to bag my own. I got some tiny Mylar pouches and I fill them at home for a fraction of the cost.

[@MartyRaaymakers]

Processed food, veggies that don’t help me feel well, foods cured with sugar, anything with corn syrup or maltodextrin.

[@barbaracarr17]

My husband and I are pretty much vegetarians. I put good produce as a priority. I know it's expensive, but we love our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription. We get a box of produce every week. It's completely to our specifications via their web site and is tip-top quality. Since it's pricey, I'm careful to never let anything go to waste. The apples are out of this world flavorful and come in many varieties. The lettuce is so beautiful I have to call my husband in to enjoy looking at it when I unbox it. They have things like gold cauliflower, red carrots, broccolini, several different kinds of lettuce, like red or green bib or leaf, and many different kinds of mushrooms. It all encourages me to cook and eat more healthfully and not waste any food. I feel lucky it's available in my area.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Sounds wonderful

[@cjhoward409]

Excellent ! My son and I have separate gardens but we both grow different things to make sure we have a wide variety of yummy veggies and fruit 😀

[@M_SC]

I agree it’s worth buying better produce. Or you might not eat it because it’s not good

[@mysteryreader1]

I will not spend more than 2 dollars a week on items that have no nutritional value. I don’t buy any prepared meals. I buy store brand most of the time. I have a strict budget and I have to get all my nutrition within that budget.

[@cjhoward409]

That’s excellent. And we don’t need junk food. Maybe a handful of chips or 1 small piece of chocolate a day. That’s all we eat. 98% of my grocery buys are nutritional foods. And in the spring and summer we grow most of our own foods.

[@cindynok]

Yep we shop alike.

[@karendjohn8803]

Since Covid, when I was furloughed, I started making my own cards & have yet to buy one. (I am a scrapbooker but never felt like I had the time to devote to cards). I love making them, & now make them for a local hospice, and also donate to Cards for Kindness. Would love to buy ice cream, but just can’t justify paying the cost. It’s been so long that I don’t even miss it.

[@annehoyle3581]

I am a scrapbooker ,too and make all my cards from leftover items from my layouts. I was on a no spend in 2023 for most things related to scrapbooking and saved a lot of money!!!

[@karendjohn8803]

@@annehoyle3581 and no spend on scrapbooking items is hard to do! Scrapbooking is my therapy.

[@Shopgirl1]

I buy Kroger brand ice cream when it’s on sale…I can’t imagine paying $8-$9 for ice cream!

[@cherylawitherell1800]

I make cards too. I love it

[@jessicabeebe5134]

Ive been buying just what i need for the meals im cooking for the next few days. I used to spend so much money on stuff that i thought was a good idea because it was on sale but we never touched it! What a waste! Lesson learned 😂 also buying just a few peices of fruit that i know that will get eaten/used in recipes. Because i would grab bags of apples and oranges but then half of them would go to the deer out in woods because i couldn't eat the same thing day after day. Not a complete waste of money but still....

[@cjhoward409]

When I buy bags of fruit (because it’s usually much cheaper than individual by the pound) I give half to my neighbors who are on a fixed income and really struggling with these higher food prices. 😢

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

An X is the intersection of two lines. If you eat produce, you probably don't have all that wide of a variety of produce that you like to eat. On that X, one line is how much produce cost to buy, and the other line is how easy a produce is to grow. It'll come as no surprise that the cheaper produce is the easier to grow. Hard to grow produce, sometimes called "royal sovereigns," require an expert to grow in abundance. Example: If you love to eat kale. It isn't terribly expensive to buy. Kale grows so easily and abundantly that you could throw the seeds over your shoulder like a bride throwing her bouquet, and wherever a kale seed lands a huge barrel-size plant springs up. It can't get easier than that. Other desireable plants may be easy enough, but I suggest starting with "started plants," which are those that you buy in small pots. I'm saying all of this because once you grow your own anything, you realize that shop-bought produce tastes like a watered-down version of that flavor. Sort of like a few drops of flavor in a bucket of water. Produce grown in your own backyard is full-flavored. It's such a robust mouthful of flavor that it's a whole new world of flavor. I grew my own until arthritis stopped me being able to do so. I want to encourage everyone to try to grow something this year. I do suggest those that are easy to grow. You'll know which easy ones to try by the intersection of what you like and which is cheapest in your local store. If you rarely eat a thing, such as radishes, then don't grow them, although you would get an amazing amount if you did. What if you love lychee, me too, but they require expertise and the kind of person who can look at a plant and it just starts growing for them. So that isn't one to start with. Start with what you actually eat. Start with started plants. And remember they all have to be harvested at the same time and processed within a day or two. So resist any temptation to grow a hundred and twenty plants of whatever you do decide to try. It's a lot of work to preserve and store things long-term such as Jams and Preserves in a waterbath canner. Many berry plants provide two or three dozen pint-sized jars of preserves. Nevertheless, you'll get more flavor in one teaspoon of homegrown raspberry jam than you can get in three tablespoons of shop bought raspberry jam. Most people will lose twenty pounds or more in a year without any dieting at all simply because one teaspoon of calories versus three tablespoons of calories. Once your tastebuds are satisfied, you stop eating. We all do. If you don't know just how much you want to try. Then may I suggest that you buy strawberries. Canning lids is all you'll need if you're the sort who keeps glass pasta sauce jars, such as Classico. Canning lids will fit Classico. Otherwise, buy pint-size canning jars. Wash them in your dishwasher and leave hot while you use a food processor to blintz the berries down. What you need: 2 pots: one to boil your berries and one to boil the canning jars. Jar tongs, 2 quarts strawberries (two large packages). 2 TBS lemon juice. (Normally I use low/no sugar pectin and only add a cup or two of sugar in my recipe. However, if you're using regular pectin.) 7 cups sugar. 1 packet powdered pectin. What you do: Wash and cut tops off berries. Food processor the berries and add to a large pot. Add lemon juice and pectin. (Powdered pectin is added before you heat the berries, liquid pectin is added after you bring the berries to temperature.) Bring to a boil and add sugar. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir and skim for 5 min. (If you add a TBS of butter, there is practically no 'skin' to skim.) Ladle into hot/warm jars, wipe the rim with a clean cloth, add a warm canning lid and secure with a lid- ring that is finger tight (which means don't use brute force to tighten the ring for all it's worth, just normal tight) and can for 10 min in enough boiling water to cover the jars. NOTE: You can use a dutch oven or a stockpot, you don't have to buy a proper canner. You will need a trivet to hold the jars off the bottom of your pot. Here is a link to a Canadian woman, Kim, who I think well of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKfCfaWBbNOkjcUsi=pfhZpoqhs76HAAyq

[@CS-zp3to]

I bought a large container of hand soap at Walmart about 6 months ago and it was $5 something for the store brand. Yesterday I saw the same container was $9.99! I went to Dollar Tree and bought some (3/4th the size package) but still WAY cheaper, so two make more than the big one at Walmart for $2.50. Also our Walmart is putting in locked cabinets all over the store. Oh, I saw hair gel for $24.99! I'm a curly girl and have to have hair gel and thought the 6.99 I paid a few weeks ago was bad.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Smart. Many have reported prices at Walmart doubling. I refuse to buy stuff there in locked cases, now self checkout is gone and lines are long with staff not trained to be checkers. It's convenient to my home but a chore to go to.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Crazy

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

I bought a ice cream maker at a yard sale and i can honestly say I'll never buy from a store again.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Not buying prepackaged processed convinience foods

[@Joce123]

I exclusively 8 chicken thighs because doctors have told me that there's more nutrition in that part of the chicken.

[@cjhoward409]

Dawn, I know you’re not into gardening but you could plant 1 peach tree (it doesn’t need a second one for propagation) Easy peasy. Plant it and in a year or 2 you should have tons of peaches. If you like peaches. Or plant 2 of any other fruit tree. Depends on your area. We have 2 pear trees and we had so much last year that we were giving them away and also cutting them up and freezing them for smoothies in the winter 😊

[@barbarabruce7648]

I love peaches! I will do that. Thankyou.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love peaches too

[@cindynok]

The things you are starting to do I have done for many, many years. The bone on chicken breast is good for cooking for shredding, And filtering the broth. I put the broth in the freezer. I make a bunch if shredded chicken at a time, split and freeze. Thaws quickly, or even thaws while preparing the dish. Great tips!

[@3TXSisters]

I do the same with chicken breasts.

[@janinedekoker9405]

Snacks generally speaking unless I am getting it to share with guests because I didn't bake something. Any fancy toiletry items or cleaning products. Prepared food.

[@AlexBrandon.]

Great Tips again Mom... I work in a grocery store ...prices have gone up 75% in the last couple years ... the grocers are having a field day price gouging us .. they want you to focus on shrinkflation to take away any noise from the fact everything has risen 75%

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

So true!

[@sue5340]

I love protein bars, but you're right. They are like candy bars and I cannot justify the price. Because I enjoy art, and have many supplies on hand, I make my own greeting cards, but that isn't a cost savings if one has to buy all the supplies just to make a few careds.

[@RayTator]

I agree with you my bagged potatoes always go bad fast.and I noticed that produce does not taste good unless it’s in season.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I agree

[@Ay-B]

Here's a tip for cards: Buy blank cards on discount / at discount store and put your own message inside. I find sayings or phrases online, print it on a label in a pretty font, and stick the label in the card. Add a couple stickers and you have a really nice personalized card on the cheap. 😊

[@annkrull9894]

I do the same

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great idea

[@pennybaker6077]

Did you see article on you tube about dollar general charging more at register than labeled on shelf. Making sure your charged what is listed right is good way to not get overcharged

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

No, I did not see that

[@sjbutler2330]

Check your receipt before leaving the dollar store .I didn't and was charged 3times for one item. The next day after showing them they said that they couldn't reimburse me. They then let me get a 2$ item for free, but I still lost money. 😯

[@mppar3104]

👍❤️🌸🌺 will go to Jan’s video now . I love Jan !!! Love you too , Money Mom ! Have a blessed day !!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You too!!

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Awww ❤

[@Linda-jt4zr]

Just watched Jan’s video! Both of you are so relatable! I do not buy frozen entrees, homemade is so much better, & you can control exactly what goes in! Eggs & toast or grits is my breakfast most days, easy peasy & so good for us! And coffee! ☕️

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you so much

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

Thanks so much for this wonderful Collab! I love your choices-- amazing! So true about the protein bars!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so welcome!

[@suecook8379]

Hi Jan, I hope all is well in the Big Apple.

[@janfromnycsavesmoney8723]

@@suecook8379 All good Sue!

[@grannyprepper1181]

Things I’m not buying or buying less of … salad topping nuts, seeds, wontons, bacon bits, croutons stuff like that. They have gotten so expensive.

[@bigmuddycraft]

My grandfather got me a great dehydrator for Xmas so now we are working on doing in season fruits and vegetables and dehydrating them. As well as chip, crackers, cookies and dog treats. So when you find something good you can have more for a longer time.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

That is awesome!

[@karenrockemam7921]

Not just cards, but postage stamps are ridiculous

[@annkrull9894]

If you join the Hallmark club free you can get 1 free greeting card per month .....the cards are lovely

[@Debbie-pf1bl]

I gave up on greeting cards a while back. Could not believe how expensive they were. A plain old card was 7$. I think they usually end up in the garbage. Mom of 7 and 18 grandchildren, I’ve saved a bundle 😂

[@Janice_1979_]

Groceries are so high here in Canada. Our tax hike will be on April 1. 23 percent going up. When it comes to produce I try to buy frozen like starwberries and blueberries. Because they usually are bad in the store.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Good idea

[@christinagardener1889]

Wow!$8 for half gallon of ice cream? I use an ice cream maker to make ice cream for the price of milk, cream and sugar. I'm really glad that i spent the money on it now as it's paying for itself.

[@kaythegardener]

For potatoes, at home, I take them out of the bag & sort into large & small ones. Then I put the large ones back into the plastic bag & poke several more holes on both sides. I put the smaller ones in a paper bag (lunch size), since I found that the smaller ones usually spoiled first!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

smart

[@SISSYKAY]

I have stopped buying bagged veggies and fruits because there is always a rotting one in the mix. I stopped buying bottled water. With prices so high, have to just stop buying some items I usually buy. It's ridiculous how high my grocery store has raised prices on everything.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thanks for sharing!

[@debbiehuser9056]

I used to buy instant oatmeal. Now I buy old fashioned oats and flavor it myself with raisins or honey, etc.

[@3TXSisters]

I make my own chicken broth. I buy chicken breasts with skin and bones. I'll roast the breasts, and my husband and I usually share a chicken breast as they are usually so large. I'll remove the skin and debone and chop the chicken. I'll freeze 2 cups of chopped chicken to use in casseroles or salads. Then I use the bones to make broth. It takes time, but the results are excellent. I bake my own cakes. I don't bake cookies very often. I do buy protein bars and shakes. They're great when we're on the go. I buy a few frozen dinners for convenience. You had a great list, Money Mom. Love to all, Linda

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Sounds yummy

[@chapman1569]

When I buy celery, I clean and cut it up as soon as I get home. I make some nice celery sticks. I mince the other parts and freeze them to use in soups and stews later on. If you can't use some veggies right away, freeze them , you can make soups later.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

How smart

[@Smooshes786]

Stocks. We make veggie/beef/chicken. I use the tetra pack ones- just prefer the taste of ours. We use chicken legs to make stock. I peel off the meat and freeze it for soup or fried rice later on. Last time we did this it was under $20 for 4 family packs. Got 12 quarts of stock and 5 packages of meat for 5 meals. That’s the only way I like chicken legs. Tomatoes have been awful. Can’t wait to put a few plants in!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Smart

[@nancywells5626]

I have been buying more organic produce. I also find that fruit that is not in season tends to be not be flavorful as it is when in season. Good to do some research to find out when produce is in season. I stopped buying processed foods, foods with hydrogenated oils, and sugary foods. This is a big money savings on those items because they are really expensive. I have a Cuizinart ice cream maker. I like making frozen ice cream with it. That way you know what is going into your ice cream when you make it yourself. Best wishes to you and your's.

[@janeteckersley]

Hi money mom I leave it on the shelf /fridge and walk away, I will not be ripped off. Sending love to you all from the UK xx

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Love that!

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Not buying wants only needed quality over quantity no seasonal anything if an essential brakes is unfixable I research then buy only in cash

[@bettyann7273]

I found more children's birthday cards showing the birthday ages at Dollar Tree.

[@tamarahammon4227]

I’ve been doing a lot of breakfast bowls. I use eggs with egg white cooked in my little waffle maker. I’ll add any meat protein,cheese,defrosted cooked veggies or salsa. I’ll freeze the unused salsa and put it in the bowls.

[@Kanne60]

Great video Dawn! I’m totally with you on the protein bars.Does anyone have a good recipe for homemade protein bars? I like the convenience of them but am tired of spending money on them. Would love some healthy breakfast ideas as well!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I know there are recipes on line for them

[@karenrockemam7921]

My family is not a fan of chicken thighs/legs, but i cook them, cut meat off bone and use in soups, hotdish and potpies

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

I've spent so much money on cards and postage. And i get hurt feelings if i don't receive one back 😢😩 I've started using postable to send the few cards i send out. You customize them so cool. And they aren't expensive.

[@louisianarainwater]

Walmart Great Value ice cream is delicious and a good price 😊 and they have fun flavors

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Wonderful

[@ChristmasCarols-l2i]

I've been making my own napkins, rags from extra sewing material i got when it was 50 cents a yard. Buying only what is on sale meats when they have a great sale. Make from scratch cookies, cupcakes , etc. Make sauce from my tomato garden. I will do more of that this year. Our farmers market has BOGO . I'm just on a tight budget. ❤you're video taking a few of your tips.!!!

[@amysdreamvideos8174]

Price gouging is what's happening 😢

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I agree

[@grannyprepper1181]

I went up to Las Vegas on March 2 nd, went to Costco while I was there. Bought a bag of nectarines and they went bad before they ripened. Even when I tossed them out they were still hard. If I would have bought them locally I would have returned them.

[@CaptainUnconventional]

I am getting priced out of butter and parmesan cheese. I'm going to use margarine and salt and pepper.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Respect your choice. I grew up on margarine and not my thing. So, I wait for butter on sale at $2.99, stock up, and put in it a ziploc freezer bag, and freeze until ready to use. I buy majority of groceries on sale to keep spending down. I rarely buy parmesan, but did buy a small piece and used food processor to make fine, then in freezer bag, can spoon out what I need.

[@pennynickels5216]

Sam's and Costco have the best prices on parm. Buy butter for a year at Easter and late fall (Thanksgiving and Christmas) when it's on sale and freeze!

[@cjhoward409]

Just got real butter on sale for $2.69 a pound at Aldi, limit 6… I bought 6. $4 elsewhere. I won’t eat margarine. Horrible for our health. All man made. 😮

[@kathyharmon2093]

I get butter when it’s on sale, last week at our Kroger Land O’ Lakes butter was $2.99# I got the 5 allowed

[@luciamixon8119]

I feel like Sams club has some items at a low price with more quantity. Example Caesars salad kits under $4. Also, while not the cheapest the prepared fruit trays quality and good quantity $12 to $14.

[@doloreswilson6698]

Dawn, I buy less meat. I agree produce has no taste. Convince meal

[@KerryJames-l6z]

A woman mom new would serve almonds or peanuts to visitirs

[@tericollier7839]

I stumbled upon the best diet ever. Runaway food cost inflation! Lol.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

oh yeah

[@pinkypanchal3439]

Money mom pls make videos on personal growth how you conquered your mental fears and unhappiness . You have made a few kindly make more

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I will. Thank you

[@blessedbygod3430]

Fruit over 2 dollars a pound

[@easttexasnomad5981]

Can you say "Blue Bell" ice cream. I only buy it if it's on sale.

[@Ziggy33-pm5pl]

Blue Bell...love it!

[@3TXSisters]

Yes!

[@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc]

We're finding that our produce in some of our grocery stores are bad , and they charge a lot for them. Our Asian market has good produce, but again it's expensive. Walmart seems to have the best produce, so that's are go to for fresh and affordable produce. Have A Wonderful Weekend Everyone ❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you

[@3TXSisters]

You, too!

[@tpatrickl9539]

Is the ice cream really half a gallon or is it only 48 ounces. The ice cream companies have really done a great job of shrinkflation. I won’t be buying Coca-Cola or any other soft drinks in cans. They’ve gotten ridiculously expensive. Even the 2 L bottles are overpriced these days. I will buy a 2 L bottle and refrigerate it. After refrigeration, I split it into five servings. One that I use immediately, the other four in smaller bottles , about 400 mL or 13 ounces each. More affordable, $.20 a serving versus $.36 a serving for a can if you are lucky. I have to try to give up soft drinks. They’ve become ridiculously overpriced, even more expensive than milk.

[@jeweldenile8995]

ZOINK! I can’t even remember the last time I got 1/2 gal of ice cream. It’s not something I crave. But I almost choked when you said the price. I don’t even go down that aisle so I had no idea. That price is unbelievable

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I agree

[@thisisme3238]

Thanks Dawn for this video... always interesting! Have a great weekend 🤗

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you! You too!

[@rainncorbin8291]

I don't do hardly any processed foods. I get mostly organic veggies and fruits. I don't buy cards at all. I make something or make a card. I don't waste food at all. I bought a container that keeps salad good longer and i make enough salad for 4 days all at once and eat a salad with dinner each night. In the salad is spinach, leaf lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato, radishes, red onion, peas and cilantro. I top with a small amount of cheese and dressing and this salad spice i found at Walmart. I buy one bag generic pretzels at HEB for $1.50 and it lasts me a month. I do not buy candy bars, cookies or any other snack like that. I do pretzels or baked veggie chips with salsa for snacks. They are lower in fat and inexpensive. I don't eat breakfast very often. When i do, it's scrambled eggs. I snack on fresh fruit mostly. It's inexpensive and better for your health. I buy a huge salmon at HEB for around $20-$25 and then cut it into small portions and freeze it. That one salmon lasts nearly 3 months. I also get a 10 lb bag of tilapia that also lasts me three months. Then I'll also do chicken thighs, one thigh or one single pork rib with my salad for dinner. I make the husband casseroles or spaghetti etc. I buy a 10 lb bag of ckn legs and thighs and divide that up into single portions and freeze it. He can eat anything, I'm trying to lose weight so i eat healthier. I'll make his meals with pasta or rice or potatoes and that makes it stretch further. I have cut down the amount of meat that i put in the casseroles to save money. He hasn't even noticed. BTW, potatoes will last a month in the fridge. I only buy him salami or bologna from Walmart at $2 a package. I use that turkey breast lunchmeat that's $2.67 a package. I make him some of those muffins you just add milk to, for $1 a package. I refuse to pay $7-$9 for lunch meat. That's ridiculous. I don't buy soda or coffee. I drink tea that i make myself or water. That's actually quite inexpensive.

[@kaydot1975]

Fast food or convenience food has been cut from my life. I'm spending a lot more time batch cooking it's saving me so much money, which is needed as my average food shop has doubled in price in the past year

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Fantastic

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

Good ideas

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Glad you like them!

[@fluorite1965]

I dont need to buy name brand food but I draw the line on cheap cookies.

[@bethanyg153]

I brought lunchmeat back to Aldi. One half of it was spoiled. They refunded and gave me a replacement. It was $11 difference than if I had chucked it.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I am glad you returned it

[@tinathompson9458]

Dawn, I laughed out loud when you talked about protein bars, because I just bought a big box of protein bars/candy bars. 😂😂

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I love them

[@lindacgrace2973]

Have you considered Blue Mountain E-Cards (adorable and/or hilarious animations, or Jaquie Lawson E-Cards. Really inexpensive, easy to customize and amusing to receive. Just a thought.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

How fun

[@margaretbedwell3211]

As far as ice cream goes, Aldi's own brand is very tasty and that is the one I buy the most. I do not buy out of season produce, like melons or strawberries. Since there is just me at the house, I often buy only a couple of potatoes or 2 or 3 tomatoes rather than a bag. I have been watching Jan for a long time, she has great tips and some great recipes for quick and inexpensive lunches or dinners. Thanks for sharing. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Good to know!

[@nesadcruz7840]

Do you freeze your breakfasts? 10 days is a long time to just refrigerate. Can you show us what you make?

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I freeze some

[@NeverInAMillion]

But nothing compares to blue bell ice cream…. lol we only have it on birthdays

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

yum

[@Joce123]

I can't look for Myself. However I drove through a major Minneapolis suburb at noon today a Saturday and there were 2 cars at McDonald's and one car at Wendy's at noon on. Saturday. That must be a lot of people choosing to know longer buy that fast food.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I am from Woodbury

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I buy one main ingredient I can use in multiple dishes

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Yes you can

[@carolcasassa160]

Batch cooking breakfast that last 10 days??? Please share the recipe.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Will upload soon

[@ireneroy8820]

I buy 2-3 different fruits 🍎 🍉 🍏 and banana 🍌 that are on sale or loss liters About $6-7 a week total every week Unless, I make fruit bars or a fruit deserts. The bars are all fresh ingredients. I have to say your missing huge savings by not buying chicken with bones, maybe buy chickens and leg quarters that are on sale and cook them and take the meat off the bones and cook it in a meal! I cook with mostly with non Canned ingredients except for tomatoes and a few others, mostly cook from scratch

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great idea

[@donnaw1835]

I make out a weekly meal plan for all meals and only buy what I need to make those meals. I’m also mostly vegan so I don’t spend any money on meat, dairy, or eggs. Do you have access to any farmer’s markets? It might not be cheaper but the quality is better.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Sounds great!

[@jonnaborosky8836]

❤

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

How do we return produce if we've cooked them? Everything seems to taste off these days ❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great question, and I agree

[@off-gridsimplyhappyrodriguez]

@@silentnot4812 I've never returned anything so far. We just eat it. As far as fruit and veggies

[@maryprincipe8200]

I really like ground turkey for one pot meals.

[@LuisaKartanowicz]

Protein bars and protein powder are so expensive and unnecessary, If I need a boost I take a few walnuts, if I want a smoothie I add pb powder, I am selective in the produce, quality not quantity, so I'm not wasting it because there is no flavor. Less meat purchased more meatless meals, healthier and very satisfying,

[@Georgemoore620]

Hey money Mom. ❤🌹💝❣️ Happy weekend to you 💐. How are you feeling today. I love your videos ❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you! You too!

[@Georgemoore620]

@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom NICE.. Glad to hear from you. You're welcome. I'm doing great myself here, It's a great day 😊. I love your comment Money Mom 🌹 ❤️

[@Georgemoore620]

Where are you from...?

[@BrettKuntz]

I'm not buying potato chips; I just fried up some potatoes and ate them with sour cream. That got rid of my craving for chips. Protein bars= candy bars leads to Prepper Princess's video we are being deceived.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Yummy

[@suecook8379]

I don't buy many things anymore. I figure, you (stores) want to take money out of my pocket then I'll take it out of yours by leaving it on the shelf. It's all BS. Things are geared to keep everyone that's a fool in debt with CC's.

[@myaccount9498]

Jan is a beautiful, down to earth, funny lady. U are both blessed by your friendship. I hope lots of your viewers also will subscribe & watch her videos too. Her videos are always short, so an easy to watch video. 💞

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I so agree

[@donnaallison7462]

If you save your receipt until you go back to the store and write on the back or mark the product that was bad and they'll give you your money back.I've always done this cause i'm not going to pay for anything and it not be any good period!!! Not spending money on sugary products, snacks like chips,cookies,cakes,pies,decorations,Holiday, fashion,beauty products( haircolor,makeup,etc.) Fashion,clothes, New electronics.My money is going on necessities, nutritional foods like vegetables, meats,fruits,grains,dairy,eggs,cheese etc.Basically healthy foods no middel isles processed boxed pre mixed pre-made garbage that is highly processed and filled with chemicals,high in sodium and other things that are not healthy for anyone.the only things i will buy off the center isles are salt,pepper,plan seasoning chili powder, garlic powder,onion flakes,cumen,tumric,italian seasoning, cloves,cinnamo etc.,grains,pastas, organic unbleached flour and organic cornmeal or just buy whole non-gmo popcorn and mill my on cornmeal at home,good quality olive oil,whole gmo free pure cane sugar for baking i do on occasion for my children and grandchildren.If it can be made,grown thats what i'm doing.