My Top 25 Best Grocery Saving Tips ( Frugal and Thrifty Plan)

My Top 25 Best Grocery Saving Tips ( Frugal and Thrifty Plan)
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[@ceciliaperales8466]

I love the idea to put something on the counter that you are forgetting to use. 💡

[@kayleewilliams1232]

Definitely helpful for my adhd butt. I forget everythinh

[@mjrdedhed]

Chicken leg quarters may not be everyone's favorite, but its so versatile. You can make barbecue chicken sandwiches, tacos, burritos, white chili, pasta dishes etc. And of course you can make soup with the bones. A 10.00 ten -pound bag, carrots, celery, onions & rice will make enough soup to feed an army, lol!😊

[@nesadcruz7840]

In Asian cooking breast meat isnt popular because meat on bone has more flavour

[@karendjohn8803]

Good points Dawn! We shop every other week or so for big shopping, but we go weekly for produce. Huge produce eaters here 😊. Six months or so ago, we completely stopped snacks. Went cold turkey. My hubbys go to was chips. Mine was all kinds of crackers. If we feel that need to grab a snack, we eat fruit. This past weekend, we had all our kids & their families over for a bbq (hamburgers & hotdogs), to celebrate multiple birthdays. We always go way out for get together. Let’s just say, you won’t starve. I bought chips, crackers, etc with dips, etc. My husband & I couldn’t even eat the crackers, chips, etc. it’s been so long that we no longer crave it. I guess what I’m trying to say, is once you stop eating it, after awhile, you no longer want it.

[@cjhoward409]

It’s so true. We don’t eat junk foods. Which is technically not food. If it doesn’t fuel our body properly, we don’t buy it. An occasional piece of chocolate but it’s got more cocoa than sugar. Dark dark chocolate. 😊

[@louisianarainwater]

Great advice 😊

[@janettraynor433]

I used to be a huge Diet Coke drinker. I always had a soda open. Soda is so darn expensive now, I rarely drink it. My husband still does. He likes the 12 oz bottles, that way he won't waste it if he doesn't finish it. I keep a half gallon jug of tap water in the fridge and drink that. I love water!

[@karendjohn8803]

@@janettraynor433 Me too! I think it was the carbonation too. I’ve never had a problem drinking water, but now I have ice water, all day long. For my craving on carbonation, I drink one of those bubbly burst drinks. That’s only maybe once or twice a week. I recently had a Diet Coke & yuck. It’s been so long. I spilled it out.

[@sandycalhoun9496]

Yes, sometimes i set things on kitchen counter to remind myself to use up. "Totally" clearing out + cleaning out the frig + freezer

[@mey7579]

Great tips, Dawn! I was planning my 9 year old grandson’s family dinner birthday party last week and I was very tempted to just order a sub tray from Publix and a cake from their bakery. I had been sick with pneumonia since Cinco De Mayo and I really didn’t want to cook. But I thought of you saying “Use what you have!” so I made shrimp scampi over pasta (a ten minute dish) using the 3 lbs of frozen shrimp I had bought on sale a few weeks ago. I also made a brownie ice cream cake using two boxed brownie mixes I already had with the ice cream I already had. I fed 10 people for probably around $3.50 or so a person, while the subs and cake would have been at least $5.50 a person. You were on my shoulder while I was wrestling with this, and fortunately for me, you won that argument! 😂🥰

[@3TXSisters]

I know what you mean! I'm glad you had something on hand to make a wonderful dinner. It's so nice to get together for special events! Good for you!

[@mey7579]

@@3TXSisters Thank you! I try to have my children and grandchildren over for dinner twice a month. I made tacos for them on Cinco de Mayo right before I realized I needed to go to Urgent Care😝. It’s a wonderful tradition I try very hard to continue.

[@3TXSisters]

@mey7579 I'm so sorry you were ill. Hope you're much better! It is great you're able to have your family over so often.

[@mey7579]

@@3TXSisters you’re very sweet. I am much better now. Thank you 😊

[@kellykimball2099]

Always stay within....... your budget ❤

[@louisianarainwater]

My husband loves a bowl of cereal for dinner and it's fine by me...makes my life so much easier 😁

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Love that!

[@deirdrerettino3990]

We don’t prep our meals ahead because my husband is retired and enjoys preparing daily meals. After a few days we have a “Buffet Night”. Pull everything out of the fridge and every body(3 of us,sometimes 4) makes their plate and microwaves it.

[@barbaracarr17]

When you double batch on your baking, you're also saving energy with maximizing the use of your oven😊

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Very true!

[@Boobotz53]

Chop an onion with a wet cloth close by. No more tears. Works!

[@debbiechaney6607]

That works really well.❤❤

[@cinderellalady9447]

Or hold your breath. Do inhale through your nose

[@Duke_of_Prunes]

Shopping at Aldi has been the biggest game changer for me. We go once a week, and load up on basic items. Then I occasionally drop by the salvage grocery near my house, hoping to find even greater discounts -- you might get lucky, especially on a slow day.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great tip!

[@stevehartman1730]

I get tube of 10 lb hamburger make 40 patties and fry then at room temp I freeze. When making spaghetti or chili I use GENERIC TOMATO SOUP instead of Ragu. Use kidney beans. Anyway it works. Add peanut butter sandwich n crackers n iced sun tea. I was Amish n if we had any chili n spaghetti we'd mix together n called it YUMASKETTI

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

That's a great idea!

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Good tips from Amish people. Subbed to some of them..

[@nancywells5626]

Hello Dawn My son and I both are growing herbs in our edible gardens. He dried some Oregano and then put it in a coffee grinder and gifted me it. Ground Oregano is really good on a lot of things. I plan on getting my own grinder too. I am trying to spend less on groceries too. I am saving for new tires for my truck and another automatic dishwasher.

[@Saturn57]

You can ground dried oregano by rubbing it between your hands. I do this with thyme and mint (mint leaves are thinner). You can even store it whole once dried and ground a small amount by hand when you use it.

[@nancywells5626]

@@Saturn57 Thank you, good to information.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

That is awesome!

[@sjbutler2330]

First today! When you're down to two people in your family, you may stop making some pre made meals. It not the same when family has downsized I find .

[@kimberlylholt]

I am going to be down to just me at the end of July,so I told my daughter that I would be eating at her house!!!😂. She lives next door.

[@karendjohn8803]

True, but it helps when you are still working. Helps to eat healthier too!

[@Saturn57]

​@@kimberlylholt I already have a plan for when it's down to only me. I would bulk cook my fav dishes once or twice a week.

[@theresabeauchamp194]

Our meal plan is first based on pantry and freezer then make list by that. Since our new work situation has been going on since end of March.

[@pamelamorrisonn]

Started buying produce at places other than walmart even though it's more expensive. It's actually edible and fresh..

[@cjhoward409]

We grow as much of our own as possible and then will go to farmers markets. So much fresher

[@kellyrudd1920]

I ❤️ cottage cheese with blueberries 🫐 😋

[@cjhoward409]

I did the cash thing for March and April just to see where all our money is going… but I’ll stick with my debit card. We’re pretty disciplined to just buy what we eat and use up things in the house and we don’t buy sugary, salty junk. Just real food 😊

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Fantastic

[@SusanL-ds6lc]

I think $500./mo. for 3 people is great! We spend $600./mo. for 3 & I'm pretty frugal :) After a lifetime of being thrifty, I don't need to be as careful anymore. It actually feels strange to splurge a little (like buying individual snack bags rather than portioning out a big bag myself). I'll always do some things though, such as my top savings tip: zero food waste always! xoxo

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so encouraging

[@pattycake8272]

Definitely buy what you will eat or have for a snack. No best intentions today. If I go with (but I want to be healthier snack) I buy as little of it as possible, like nuts, or yogurt, maybe some cottage cheese. All in smaller size. If it's not healthy....I don't get a snack and have to cook something. There are times when I will get a pre-made (small) chocolate cake at Walmart...I'm not an animal. Lol

[@dforrest4503]

I used to think that was a pretty high budget, but then I started keeping track of my own expenses, and for a single person I’m ending up with about $200 a month. That was eye opening.

[@erikaletty]

The past few months I’ve been able to only spend about 80$ a month for my husband and I. I shop every 2 weeks and make a strict list with the prices before I go to the store. I had lots of meat , frozen veggies , canned meats and veggies and dry rice and beans. I’ve been working through the stockpile so it doesn’t go bad. We buy our paper products, coffee, cooking oil and soaps at Sams so they last us about 4-6 months. Once in a while a neighbor shares extra food with us too. Since I used to be a big food shopper and borderline Prepper I have a lot to work through. After this I’m only buying things we will eat because unfortunately some stuff has expired on me.

[@marylynch2510]

Well done,your doing fantastic,good plan ❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great job!

[@glorialafollette61]

I turn on my stove hood fan and chop my onions under/ close to the fan--no tears.

[@mysticmeadowshomestead6209]

My Number One Top Tip: Get to the grocery early and buy clearance food. Head for the Deli to buy premade deli food at a clearance price. $20 chicken becomes $1.43 (sometimes less) clearance chicken. Then head for the clearance aisles. Each dept has a clearance food section (treat aisles like they're one dept.) and learn where each dept puts its clearance items. If you hit it right, you can head home with meat both raw and cooked, canned goods, baked goods, dairy (such as milk, cheese, and eggs), and even flowers for under $25. However, there is massive competition for these items. You really have to grab n go! Just race around the grocery store without regard to what you need/want and your cart will be about half full on $25. Then take out your grocery list, breathe, tick off the items that you just got and no longer need - BEARING IN MIND substitutions! You had in mind to have Fish n Chips, but the Albacore tuna in water was $0.10 a can -> Tuna Casserole instead. You had planned to have cake on Sunday -> Cake Pops from the smushed cake in bakery dept. You wanted two pounds of Pricey Quinoa, but Affordable Brown rice was on clearance for $0.25 for 10 pounds. This experience is similar to a Black Friday sale and the savings are just as phenomenal. Just don't bring family &/or kids with you. Put your purse in the trunk and your payment (debit, credit, cash) in nature's pocket (brassiere) and stay focused. I'm too old for this now, but I sure did then.

[@debbiechaney6607]

Absolutely fabulous.... Congratulations.❤❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great tips

[@lamlam1969]

I love Aldi’s frozen tropical fruit, and I’ll make smoothies…yum and healthy!

[@edwardpresutti2941]

Personally I can't c paying $1.00+ or more a pound for any type of chicken when I can buy chicken leg quarters when they go on sale (usually but not always at Mexican markets) for.29-.49c a lb...

[@3TXSisters]

Wow!

[@edwardpresutti2941]

@3TXSisters if u have food-a-rama...michococana(?)...+ others I can't remember check out the store flyers online...then...strike!

[@victoriacrain7146]

We’re under budget for a family of 4 but it is STILL too much out of the paycheck… Thanks for the tips and reminders

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You can do it!

[@TheLongRunwithJoelandChristy]

Great ideas, Dawn. Love it. And I especially loved that you said that you have realized that loss leaders aren't always a good deal. Yasss!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

So true!

[@pianochicpiano]

TIP WE USE WEEKLY... we make out a day in chrynometer (free) to mke sure our menu is balanced. My parter made me an awesome spreadsheet that calculates for 2 people with the number of days I want to buy for including the packaging and price for each item. I can see exactly what my grocery bill vs budget is. As I shop, I check each item off and record the actual price along with any notes to save more money next week. Another benefit of this spreadsheet is you can see very clearly if you arent planning to use everything up. I then alter my menu or make less to match the packaging size. Hope this idea helps.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

That is so amazing

[@3TXSisters]

Fabulous ideas! I love you calling a casserole a "hot dish." I do many of the same things you do. My biggest savings is to buy chicken breasts with the bones on sale. I'll roast them and have one for our dinner that night. I'll debone the others and shred the meat, putting it in 2 cup increments in a freezer bag. That's good for several casseroles. I cook the bones with scraps of celery, carrots, and onion to make chicken broth. It's delicious. I'm sure everyone does this, but it's been great for me. Thank you for helping keep our budgets lower. Love to all, Linda 💕

[@cjhoward409]

My dad who is 90 calls them “hot dishes”. But I’ve never heard my mom call it that.

[@3TXSisters]

@@cjhoward409 I think it's a Minnesota and Wisconsin thing, lol.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

It is a Minnesota Hotdish

[@christines2787]

We quit buying cereal opting for oatmeal and homemade flake cereal. 2x a month I treat ourselves and have desert for dinner. A rice pudding with dried fruit, or a yankee pudding. Inexpensive ingredients that are filling and are a real treat. We utilize beans heavily. I researched high protien vegetarian meals during the week and have beef or chicken on weekends. Less expensive at the store, and we also no longer need statins which is an additional savings of about $300 per year for the two of us. We bought a pizza oven that we use weekly. We bake our own bread and crackers. We grow as much of our fruits and veggies as we can. We go with growing things that are good producers and are expensive to buy. Think tomatoes over corn

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so sweet

[@bestlife8709]

light a candle where you are chopping onion- no tears

[@Joce123]

Wonderful.

[@cjhoward409]

Really ! Hmmm. Any kind of candle ?

[@Brattyanne1231]

My answer to my kids. Make a pbj.,make a Nutella sandwich ect.

[@cjhoward409]

Peanut butter yea… Nutella, no. There’s hardly any cocoa in it. The rest is all chemicals and bad oils. 😬

[@jennyeagan1840]

Curious if there is a copycat Nutella recipe online.

[@shihtzuluvrtwo6386]

I used 1/3of a Pork Loin roast, 3 cans no salt green beans, 4 smallish russets 1/4 chopped onion and made green bean potato salad. It lasted us 3 days. You have to watch your pennies these days and be creative in the kitchen. They're opening an Aldi here in Tucson. Only setback is, not so safe side of town. I'm hopeful they will open more than one store down the road. Aldi is popular in Germany, we shopped there often.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I hope so too

[@ForestFury101]

Yep, I used to spend so much more by always going to multiple stores. Now, I really just go to Walmart and Aldi.

[@Joce123]

We had catsup sandwiches. Lol.. At one time our school lunches counted ketchup as being a vegetable oh my gosh

[@3TXSisters]

​@@Joce123Crazy!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

totally understand

[@Brattyanne1231]

I was doing the same thing with the meat. Nobody wanted it . Family of 4 4:49 here and it’s 800/900 a month. I don’t buy individual snacks. I’m trying to get it down. It was 1100 a month !

[@3TXSisters]

Good for you!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are doing good

[@andreagardner2335]

You need an emergency food supply. If you haven’t used it, keep it aside. Food storage is something we have to have these days.

[@susanwalgren3939]

Dawn, great tips! Just buy sweet onions. They have lots of flavor and NO TEARS

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great tip!

[@janetstraw191]

Dawn, when you chop your onions, do NOT cut off the bottom where the root was! That is what releases the gas. 👍

[@sirbluey5776]

Thank you so much, dear Dawn! 🥰 We are working on this budget item now, so this really helps. Love you! 💜🙏⚜️✨

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so welcome!

[@bunniesandroses499]

I didn't know you could buy frozen blueberries!, Thank you! I would say my top tip is to buy hot dogs at the dollar store because they are so versatile and if you broil them they are delicious, you can cut them up and serve it with rice and mushrooms or have hot dogs and beans, and beans have zinc in them and they are important for your immune system. God Bless

[@cjhoward409]

Just make sure they’re 100% beef or you get all kinds of stuff in them. 😝

[@p.sherman3158]

You don’t cry if you keep onions in fridge

[@danklein8587]

I do not have a grocery budget and do very well on a limited social security income. I plan on spending $200 dollars tomorrow on groceries. But it is all on stocking up. Ribs are on sale for $2.49 a pound. I plan to buy 4 slabs at around $11.00 per slab. That is how you Save Money. Hormel Chili is on sale. I will buy 12 cans. And Open Pit bbq sauce is on sale. I'll buy 5 of those. Budgets Limit your spending power. Next month I will barely need to buy groceries. And that money will be added to my money pile. I put all of my money in one bucket and use it as needed. It has worked for me for 30 years. P.S. Are there any books that have helped you save money ? The Tightwad Gazette saved my financial life 30 years ago and so did a few others. And I still enjoy watching video's like yours.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Yes, I love The Tighwad Gazette

[@TheCrazyTexan]

I do the same. Savings is drastic, especially compared to sticking yo a budget.

[@saraphillips1038]

Wow! You have some great ideas.… some that I have never even thought of. Thank you! I would say the one thing that I do that helps most with grocery savings is to shop the stores early in the morning when they mark things down. Many times I will purchase salad, vegetables, meat all at a steep discount. This really has help pad my grocery budget tremendously. Also making my menus starting with was already in my cupboards in fridge and freezer is very helpful. many times I will only need to purchase one or two items to make a complete meal. And speaking of a complete meal. I also like to make meals with the leftovers. If I make tacos, maybe the next day I will make a taco salad and pick up some Doritos to put on top. I actually did that tonight, but I did not have Catalina dressing, so I looked up a recipe and I had all the ingredients to make my own. That’s another thing that I do is make ingredients instead of buy them …I feel like groceries are the one thing that we can somewhat save on if we are thrifty and think outside the box. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you so much. Your comment is very helpful

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Thank you so much

[@ForestFury101]

So you have a separate budget for non food essentials? Like laundry detergent, soap, etc.

[@Joce123]

Crazy- right?

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

yes, I do

[@donnamedley4712]

Great ideas!!❤

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

Good tips!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Glad you think so!

[@janeulness2119]

Our budget is 300.00 a month for two plus of us. We spent 250.00 last year. We live in a high COL state ..

[@Joce123]

We use frozen Cool Whip(or substitute) instead of ice cream

[@valeried2941]

I live this especially putting one thing back..as coco channel said." Before You leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one thing!" All super tips. Thank you!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great idea!!

[@maryprincipe8200]

I buy chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, bread...and one icky treat. It might be moose track ice cream. But just that one. Works well.

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@marylynch2510]

❤

[@donnarakitzis2719]

Thanks for always sharing great tips.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are so welcome!

[@impish22]

another great video, thanks for sharing Money Mom

[@stereo8893]

This or that - great idea

[@lisanaylor7058]

Hi..love your tips. Try rinsing your hands & onion under cold water before chopping onion and your eyes won't tear up.Also, I too like recipes with the least amount of ingredients..Portioned meals in containers are great ideas too.Chopped veg's/fruits cost more in stores, cut them yourself cheaper to purchase. I Make crockpot meals for 1 person household and there's plenty to have meals made for 3 days. Drink coffee for breakfast it feels me up I'm good until afternoon.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great idea!!

[@ancientone007]

Keep a pair of wrap-around type clear plastic glasses to put on your eyes before peeling an onion. It's only for a few minutes until you get it peeled. Works well.

[@sunflowerfields4409]

Great ideas! I'm going to try them. Food is WAY too expensive to waste and to go buy more because there's "nothing" to eat. That translates into There's nothing I WANT to eat that's in my fridge/cabinet. The only thing I go back often to buy is produce. I'm ok with that.

[@harrietjohnson9315]

Great tips!!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Glad you like them!

[@yadymoncayo294]

Thank you❤

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You're welcome 😊

[@janetmatte7991]

Hello Money Mom. I buy the cheapest chicken even if my family will not eat it because I make soup(broth) out of it. With the left over meat I give it to the dog. The bones and skin are the only things I throw out. Thanks for all your tips

[@candice-user-fn7sr1er2l]

I heard that chopping off only one end of the onion, will help, from having no tears, when chopping.

[@luisakartanowicz6987]

excellent points/suggestions, easy to follow and definitely we'll save us money, I try to shop the outer aisles, limit processed food, and shop my own pantry. You do so well on that budget, that's a lot of meals you're getting. You save so much by prepping/cooking/baking at home, really enjoyed this video,

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great tip!

[@SmilingBeaver-ou7nc]

I feel so guilty today, because my Husband and I went thru McDonald's and split a 10 piece nugget meal it was medimn not that it made it any better.. I feel guilty for eating it, and also for paying $10.69 for I'll be back on my healthy eating now. Thanks Dawn for all the tips you give us. Enjoy Your Day Everyone ❤✌️✨

[@cinderellalady9447]

Everyone deserves a treat once in awhile.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I bet it was yummy

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I agree

[@dorissellin9046]

We don’t have an Aldi here, but Dollar Tree has great bargains! Comparing applesauce in 4 container packaging one day, Dollar Tree $1.25 , went next door to Trader Joe’s for exact same applesauce $1.99 then, went to Smiths grocery $2.49 all being the exact same brand.

[@pennynickels5216]

😂😢😅

[@truthseeker6370]

Again I will suggest to you to do grocery pickup. You Don't need a calculator, you select your needs, and the total is calculated as you add to your cart. Get/Keep out of the store if one is serious about saving money and not buying items that wreck your budget or weight loss goals.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Aldi is close to the house

[@truthseeker6370]

@@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom ???! That's convenient, but ALDI has pickup. Can't accidentally overspend/over buy with pre-ordered free pickup.

[@arthurmantzouris4413]

I love this video Dawn. I try not to buy snacks which as u were saying that u can save alot of MOLLA!! I Dont have cereal for dinner bc it all bothers me....But I have been able to cut my grocery budget down to ZERO dollars....whoohoo...!! 😊😊😊

[@tomikotomihewitt657]

Dawn, good stuff! I use a jar sealer to put produce in to make it last longer. I was wasting at least half of my fruits and vegetables.

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great tip!

[@jomar9024]

I make my own sauces and seasoning blend mixes...... That helps out more than you know.... and I save my empty seasoning jars from McCormick and I reuse them and label them

[@user-qd8iv6bj9k]

I crush stale cereal to use as bread crumbs

[@candice-user-fn7sr1er2l]

I was thinking, potato chips, crushed up, could be used when frying chicken, etc.😊

[@erikaletty]

Great idea

[@americanviewpoint]

If you keep you onions in the fridge they don't make you cry ,very good ideas, , I am a family of 2, however I prepare meals for 4 and my food budget is $150 every 2. Wks . I'm more of a meat and potato person ,I do include all my food out in my grocery budget, but I use coupons and specials to keep those meals affordable , left overs are used often fory husbands lunch or both,for instance, We might grab 2 pizza deals from Sam's club , I feel this helps local businesses or places in my community keep open, and is a better deal for us than buying all the ingredients to make , $ 5 for two and gives me a break, another thing I do is shop the ads , I do go to multiple places,and the perimeter of the stores following the list I made from shopping the ads , I buy 100 percent frozen concentrate for my fàv juices, they cost about $1.60 vs $3 something a bottle of sugar free , my husband loves coffee but only drinks 2 cups, so I take remainder of the pot and add milk, and cocoa and mix with sweetening with stevia for a container of iced mocha as a drink choice I also use lemon juice and frozen fruit to make strawberry lemonade, these sweet treat drinks cost me literally hardly any thing to make, but feels special, and that's great, I also keep 4 of everything I buy and replace it with the one I use so I always have canned or fr veggies and fruit on hand , make jello and pudding cups, l can cook and bake well but sometimes it's just easier to do almost home made, like leftover mashed potatoes, I can pour a can of veg beef soup into a baking dish and top with leftover mashed potatoes for dinner and still some left I make a container of potato salad etc, I like to make gulash in our family that's just onions pasta and tomatoes, and hamburger left over pork into a tub of bbq pork, etc . I like to go thrifting at a small shop on Saturday and they give free bread ,, rolls, muffins etc after their pantry closes this is great because o bbq pork is in my fridge Italian bread into French bread pizzas, etc free bread can be turned into quick dinners ingredients for other meals etc

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

You are doing a wonderful job

[@americanviewpoint]

TY😁❤️👍

[@janetreyes2777]

Hey Dawn! I turn on a mini fan that blows the onion fumes away from me while I’m chopping and it works like a charm. I make sure to store my onion in the fridge beforehand. I thought I would share because it’s too hot outside to chop onions!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Great tip!

[@debbienash4170]

I no longer buy drinks, paper plates, cookies,pies, cakes, candy, chips, convenience foods.

[@ChristmasCarol923]

Good tips. We buy only what we will eat and have a nice supply of tomato sauce from our garden last year, so i pull that out to make meals i have alot to use up steaks, pork chops ,ground meat and stuff cabbage i use the food saver alot. Have enough noodles, rice canned vegetables, when was BOBO . When our farmers market gets fresh fruits and vegetables. Always has great deals. Can't go wrong without a freezer. Know it uses little extra electricity frost free upright but need to save when they have sales not advertised. Get bananas 4 lbs for 99 cents, and we make muffins in our cereal and eat them . Put chocolate on them and freeze them for treat. Buy only sun chips, gram crackers, vanilla waffles, and pretzels. I'm leaning to stop spending so much on non necessary items. Have a list and stick with it. Staying away from Dollar Tree Store. Is a big help..

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Very smart

[@ChristmasCarol923]

@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom Thanks to you and your channel! Wonderful tips and recipes love the oatmeal!!!

[@JennTheFrugalMom]

😊 Hi, family of 6 on 100.00 a week

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Fantastic

[@wendywelsh8729]

Wow! Tell us how!

[@JennTheFrugalMom]

@@wendywelsh8729 I wish i could , I would need to make a video telling and showing how i do it.. All i can say is NEVER buy name brand..

[@denisestathatos7537]

Pop is expensive, I only buy it on sale!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I agree

[@davidgray1515]

My best tip is to buy online once a month

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

I've been trying to encourage my friend who's living on $1200 a month to shop at Aldi, but I haven't been able to find out if they take food stamps. Do you know? I think it would really help her

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Yes, they do..I just checked

[@wyyeti4004]

Just came across 4 cans of pumpkin from 2022. They were not salvageable. 🙄

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Oh no

[@jomar9024]

I don't understand why I'm not getting any audio because my volume is up to the max

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

I am not sure

[@sherrylyons4358]

If shopping at Fred Meyer or Kroger look for red bagged produce in netting. This is on a special shelf and the whole bag is 99 cents. All of the items in the bag will only cost the 99 cents. Ask the produce person to show you where this discounted produce is located.

[@kimpatterson8741]

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[@grannyprepper1181]

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