NEW MONTH NEW BUDGET - IS IT EXTREME? SEE WHAT WE DID!

[@BigLeLe58]

I'm so glad that I found your channel! I'm a senior citizen living alone, too. Interestingly enough my youngest son gave me a wonderful gift of a variety of coffees for Mother's Day, too. Every time I drink a cup I think of him and I'm grateful for him and his thoughtful ways.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

That is awesome! It is a lovely gift for sure. I’m agree, each time I make coffee I think of my son. We are blessed!

[@amydecker6207]

Four of us, and I frequently/pretty much always spend an average of $100 each week on food. I cook from scratch, and just about the ONLY convenience food I purchased is sale priced pizzas (I cannot eat gluten, so lots of items have "different" ingredients). It can be done, and done well! Next year we are putting out our first garden, and we plan to grow and eat/preserve a year's worth of blueberries, strawberries, and tomatoes. We figure if we are going to grow it, we may as well grow enough to eliminate that item from our grocery list completely. We are going to put out some pear trees and apple trees as well. Looking forward to our own home grown produce on our table.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

[@DebZaragoza]

This is my first video to watch from you. I was just going to let the video go all the way to the end when you said, "Remember, little is much when God is in it." Well, I'm subscribing! My mom used to sing that song in church, "Little is much, when God is in it. Labor not, for wealth or fame. There's a crown, and you can win it, if you'll go, in Jesus' name." Love the Gaithers! I had not thought of that song in years! Thank you...we are blessed in this country, even with the rising food prices.😀

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you very much for this comment. It means more than you know. Bless your mom. It’s a beautiful song with a beautiful message. Amen!

[@barb8452]

Its good to have a pantry for emergency

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Indeed it is Barb!

[@mrmoose7844]

Interesting your son is Bobby. My name is Bobby (Robert,Bob) my son is Bobby II. Love all those coffees that you just showed from your Bobby. He seems a very good son. Cheers my dear lady!!! 🎉

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Hello Bobby! My brother’s name is Bob as well. It’s a great name.

[@MargaretIljin]

Love watching your videos Just recently found myself living alone My husband unfortunately had to be put in a nursing home. I'm 79 years old and I have to learn to live an entirely different life. Feels very strange. Unfortunately my 3 children all live in a different province. That makes things worse for sure. I love your frugal tips and I will try to implement some of them. However where I live things are considerably more expensive. I rambled enough!

[@tracyq989]

Transitions are always so difficult. I am lifting you up in prayer as you go through this time. 🙏🏼💕

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thanks for sharing Margaret! I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. You are a strong lady. My kids live away as well. That’s the way it is in our modern world. But we cope don’t we. Thanks for being here. Hello to Canada!

[@breezybre2670]

Hi :) Fellow Canadian here. I am saddened to hear about your husband and sorry that your kids are out of province. We are in Alberta.

[@patriciamoses2185]

I enjoy watching these types of videos to learn ways to cut my budget,

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Patricia!

[@Jan-y2u]

I also got coffee for Mother’s Day! Great gift.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Wonderful!

[@peggyaustin5238]

I spend 25.00 a week but with that being said I include my pantry items for sure but prices have gone up so I can not get as many items for my pantry but it is just myself over here . But I am sooooooooooo glad I found your channel because I can relate to your channel more than the other channels. Please do not leave us. I also do some canning and I dehydrate some things and I grow some things in 5 gallon grow bags because I am too old to dig in the dirt anymore.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Peggy. I’m glad you’re here. We do the best we can with the tools we have. Hope to see you again!

[@lindanizamoff7981]

Every month my church had a community meal. I would take $5 a week and buy things to put on the food give away table. It would amaze me how many articles of food goods I would have to put out. I will be restarting this again.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@myaccount9498]

Wow that's so kind of u! Blessings from Australia 💜

[@charletteprzybylski3417]

What a thoughtful son! And I am with you on black coffee. 😊

[@robertaackerman6931]

Nice Coffee haul. I love getting useful gifts.

[@tinaq.566]

I LOVE practical gifts SO much 😂 Hugely prefer.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Me too!!

[@panellreid1037]

Also the dollar store sales sugar flour

[@barb8452]

I like your style of spending of 20.00 a week. I need to do this. Thank you for sharing

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you!

[@MarthaMartinez-mh8mx]

Glad I found your channel! Im also a senior living on my own and trying to get by with limited resources. Hope to see you often.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Martha! I hope so too!

[@chandrad951]

Black Riffle Coffee is from a business near where I live. It is wonderful.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

It is a great product and company for sure.

[@kimmer1622]

I want to see the pup and kitty!! 🐶 🐈

[@angelareddick134]

Robin your son brought you some of the best and expensive coffee brands on the market. Enjoy your coffee time.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you, I will

[@mrmoose7844]

You are a girl after my heart. Strong black coffee, nothing like it. ❤

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

It’s the best way to drink coffee.

[@yvonneleal6593]

I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that i find you so pleasant and relatable too. I look forward to all your videos. Tfs

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much!! You’re very kind.

[@gail2297]

Hi Robin, I made the breakfast burritos, put them in those sandwich bags, and froze all of them in a freezer bag. I absolutely love freezing that way. I have already eaten a couple...so good😊 Thanks for that video. Blessings from North Carolina❤

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Isn’t it great having food ready to go from the freezer? Thank you for sharing with me. I’m so glad to be of some help. God bless you Gail!

[@kathleennece715]

I’m excited to see what bargains you find. I’m going to do it too, starting on the 14th. $20 for food, plus $5 for stocking up. I think it will be a fun challenge. Thanks for the idea.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

You got this Kathleen. I’m excited to hear how you get on!

[@judimcintyre5350]

Wonderful video. So nice to see thoughtful consumption.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you!

[@al2591]

I am fairly new to your channel, and I love your videos. My grandmother had 2 of those metal chairs and I remember she would paint them every 2-3 years. I wish I had her chairs. They last so much longer than the patio chairs now days. I love seeing your food challenge videos. I will soon be 68 and I have been frugal most of my life, but I learn lots of tips and ideas from others who are willing to share. Thank you! May God bless.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Welcome! What a sweet memory. I always learn from other channels. Every little bit helps. Glad you’re here.

[@marymcdonald6284]

Coffee is a must in our house and sometimes the second pot needs to brew. I have learned so much from your videos. Also find joy from your personality.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much!

[@michelledee9304]

That's a great idea to get coffee as a gift. My kids are always looking for something to get for me for holidays. I will be asking for coffee from now on.

[@al2591]

Me, too!

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

It’s pretty perfect that’s for sure!

[@chrisknisley93]

Looking forward to your vegetarian meal on Monday! Many times I just use your meal ideas and leave out the meat portions. (I only eat meat once or twice a week) Watch for clearance canned protein items as you stock up your canned veggies. I found canned tuna in water on clearance today at Kroger's for 62 cents/can. Cans were perfect, no dents etc, and best by date over two years out, so I bought three of them. I love your son's gift of a coffee subscription! Coffee has become so expensive, such a thoughtful gift! You are blessed with a wonderful family. 😊

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Chris! You got a good deal on the tuna. I don’t need meat every meal either. It’s good to change things up a bit. Good to see ya!

[@jackiejermeay6568]

Very sweet and thoughtful son😊 thank you for sharing. I am impressed on your budget😊

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much Jackie!

[@RavenNl403]

Hi Robin love the $25 idea ❤️

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Raven!

[@jakematic]

My gosh I haven't seen a chair like that in ages. Always remember them from my great grandfather's cottage on the lake. About a billion years ago lol

[@jakematic]

Aren't they called scallop or scallop back chairs?

[@tracyq989]

They are my favorite chairs!

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

They were made to last for sure.

[@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter]

Very wise and simple. Thank you Robin 😊❤ take care

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you! You too Laura!

[@tracyq989]

I just love when you visit with us. Looking forward to all that you're planning to do on your channel coming up. Have a blessed weekend! 💕

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much! Be blessed Tracy!

[@simplecountryliving7555]

It would be interesting to see your yard and little garden. Every little thing is inspiring.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

My garden is very little. When I downsized I really downsized. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@bettyadkisson1681]

We some times just have fried taters and cottage cheese and sliced garden tomatoes.

[@donnataylor980]

You are a very good shopper if anybody can do it for $25 you can😊 I like that chair I have a whole set similar to that ❤that was my Mom and Dad's. It has a glider a rocking chair and a chair it's metal with the little square holes in the back I'm sure you've seen those I love it❤ this weekend I have to paint my deck with a water sealer and stain. power washed it 3 days ago but it's been raining it's dry now so I can paint it tomorrow❤ I enjoyed this video❤ I hope you have a wonderful weekend see you in the next video

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thanks so much Donna! Your set sounds wonderful. I wish you great progress in staining your deck. Ive been there. It’s lots of work. Have a great weekend and thank you.

[@jollygreen7878]

Your channel popped up and I enjoy watching you Shop. Especially in today's economy. We are a family of 5. Always looking for deals. That is very thoughtful of your son to purchase a coffee subscription for you. Coffee keeps going up in price. 🎉

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much! Indeed coffee keeps rising. I am grateful for my son’s thoughtfulness.

[@Justalittetattered]

I just found your channel and am really enjoying it. I love watching the budget videos and you’ve inspired me to watch my spending. I have been playing with the idea of starting a channel but my life is too boring and nobody wants to see my bad videos.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you! You should start a channel if you like. I say the more the merrier!

[@TraceyBergum]

Hi new subscriber here, love the series on $20 shopping trips. I am doing a $5 pantry restock too : ) What type of pup do you have? Will you show us what you cook for the dog please, homemade dog food is so much better for our furbabies. I am really enjoying your channel...binging it this weekend.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thanks for subbing! Much appreciated. my dog is a Shih Tzu. She is a foundling. The vet says he doesn’t think she’s full-blooded. I may try to do a dog food video in the future, I’m not sure. I like the idea of a five dollar stock up as well. Thank you so much for being here!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Try Family dollar brand blue box orange peaka and black tea blend at $2.80+ tax better then Lipton tea. I buy 4-6 boxes each month. And yes I use 10 of the bags but I also double brew it and get and extra 1/2 gallon of tea because son drinks a lot in the summer months. I done up all freezer meats first then cook the chicken eat 2 servings and can the rest then cook the bones and fat and veggie peels for bone broth and can it up too. For winter time soups. And all my garden veggies. Diced carrots and potatoes for pot pies and shepards pies. Green beans and potatoes for quick polish sausage crock pot meals. And I even can meatloaf in widemouth pints.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

I don’t have a family dollar here. Thanks for all of your suggestions!

[@lisavogelsong9350]

I went and did a little stock up today but plan to try and do a $25 a week challenge for myself once my next payday rolls around. Nothing too exciting this weekend just the usual cleaning and need to do some meal prep. Sunday is church and it is my turn to lead worship so that is always enjoyable. Hope you have a blessed day! ❤️

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Good to hear Lisa! I wish you luck on your challenge! Share with us how you get on. God Bless!

[@daniellejames8028]

You sound lovely. Have fun with your challenge!!

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

I am thrilled to have found your channel! In just one video you touched my heart. Thank you for making videos. ❤

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

I'm so glad! Thank you very much. You’re very kind.

[@SandraHay-kp3sc]

Yes, go for the 25

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thanks Sandra! Indeed I will.

[@karenkaren5013]

I just subscribed because your channel is awesome and it shows that it can be done with a little work ❤. You and Rhoda stone are so close in content but different ❤

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you for subscribing Karen! And welcome!

[@dawnbrewer6646]

Looking forward to your vegetarian meal! In our house, we have those more often these days.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much!

[@mae9064]

Enjoying your videos Robin ❤

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Mae!

[@homesteadingcreek4460]

Yes liking the weather here in Iowa!

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Me too!

[@RuthWomick]

Have you an episode where you talk about gettng your finances to a certain place PRIOR to retirement? What preparations did you do t prepare? What assests did you put in place that allowed you to get the green light to retire? What challenges did you experience the first 2 yrs in to retirement?

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

No I don’t. I will give it some thought.

[@buckeyedav1]

I love the chair we use to have quite a few and unfortunately I sold them regret it now they are so comfortable. I have been on the lookout for the old fashion webbed chairs at the thrift stores have all my friends and family on the lookout too the last one I had a friend who is a little on the chunky side sat in and fell threw it and I didn't have the skills to know how to reweb it. They still sell them new but ouch $30 at I believe it's Target if I don't find one soon I will wait till the end of summer and hopefully they'll have them marked down. My plans tomorrow is I am having a Arborist come out with his crew and cut down one of my Buckeye Trees that is growing in to my power lines going to the house and also the branches are touching my house and my shed which gives easy access to Rocky the Racoon along with termites or carpenter ants so sadly it will have to go. They will be trimming a couple more tree's. They will haul everything away but there will still be things like small branches and wood chips that will need to gathered or my silly dogs might eat them. Have a great weekend everyone. I hear often about the community page but have no idea where that is at. Anna In Ohio

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

I still have two web chairs from the early nineties hanging in the garage. Used for spares. Sounds like you have a full agenda. Things must be done for sure. The community page is found on the top menu on the SFSL channel page. Thank you Anna!

[@scottpetty7793]

Hello from southeast Iowa!

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Hello! So good to see you here.

[@karenbenning2166]

Just found u. Enjoyed your video, I will be watching more for sure. I also live very simply. I live on a couple of acres in the country and have a good sized garden so spend lot less money on groceries in the summer and fall until the lst frost. But I think $20 a week for groceries would be difficult for me even when my garden is producing. I am going to keep track and see what I spend for groceries this next month.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Karen! A garden is so valuable. I keep track of my grocery spend because I use cash. I think it’s good you’re going to do that. Let us know how it goes.

[@buckeyedav1]

Thank you for answering my question about the coffee.. sorry I didn't get your message my account is listed under my husbands old account that I still have open but haven't looked at, Oh my I wonder how many messages I have missed. That is a great gift idea that your son gave you very thoughtful and in my opinion a perfect gift. My husband use to order the Rifle coffee for me as Christmas gifts each year ( he passed away last year). I am enjoying your channel tremendously thank you for taking the time to share with us. Anna In Ohio

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

You’re welcome Anna. My sincere condolences for your loss. My husband passed 15 years ago December 25th. I miss him everyday. God bless you and yours!

[@donnabrewer3247]

Oh,Ms.Robin what a sad day for some one to loose a loved one i am so sorry

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Yes that what I'm trying too get done with old fashion glider my farther in law gave me years ago. I paint it John Deer green and yellow like the old wagon wheel he gave me.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

That sounds wonderful Betty!

[@barb8452]

I eat twice a day and a snack

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

I do as well.

[@barb8452]

Nice son...you are blessed

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Indeed I am! Thank you!

[@lisakaler4121]

I couldn't see the coffee name very well that your son sends. What's the name? Love the chair at the end. Your kitchen looks pretty from what I can see. I love the green and white. Can we get a house tour? I love home decor. What state did you say you're in? I'm a new subscriber trying to catch up, lol. Happy birthday, also.🎉

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Welcome and thanks for subscribing! He sends a different coffee each time. I live in Iowa.

[@BudgetsWithELMA]

Great job & great video

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you!

[@jenniferdutton2469]

I think things are going to get much worse. I'd like to see you put as much as you can into restocking your pantry as fast as you can. You can always stick to $20 for your weekly groceries.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Its just me for a few years but now my son's home with me and he doesn't eat the pork that I do. I usual bought whole porkloin And about 27 meals from it, a pk. Of chicken thighs,1lb. Bacon ,5lbs.grounded beef, 1lb. Pork sausage,1pk.polish sausage with lasts almost 2 months for the 1st week then tea ,instant coffee,creamer,sugar ,5lbs. Self rise flour,5lbs. All purpose flour,2lbs. Carrots ,8 lbs. Potatoes,1 head each broccoli & cauliflower,3lbs.onions,1 gallon veggie oil,salt,garlic powder,onion powder,and knorrs chicken & beef bounlion powders because they have 53 servings. That way I can make biscuits,soft taco wraps,egg roll wraps, egg noodles or lasagna noodles,dumplings,and fruit cobblers from my home canned fruits And yes I make bone broth from the chicken bones and veggie peels. With gives and extra fee meals. So many extra meals when cook from scratch and freeze the leftovers for later or just make egg rolls or tacos. No waste at all. That why I always keep a master list for shopping days. One trip for check bill paying groceries and free veggies and fruits. I've all ready have half my pantry filled canned veggies and fruits and jams and jellies. With the apples u get extra batches of jelly from cores and peels apple sauce or apple butter. And simple cakes and muffins from apple sauce and pop tarts from jams.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you so much! You are a wealth of information. I appreciate it.

[@cherylhall8975]

❤

[@Shantelle6253]

When you say stovetop percolator is that the same as a Mokapot? I love my Bialetti Mokapot but I don't drink coffee very often anymore because I had to give up sugar and it's just not the same. I drink dollartree Tevive tea too with a splash of dollartree milk.

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Hello Shantelle! I do have a small Mokapot for the stovetop. They are similar except that a mokapot works by pressure sending the hot water to the top and keeps it there whereas a Percolator perks the water up thru a stem and the water drips through a basket making the coffee. Lol I think I have that right.

[@MoneyMindsetCoach3]

I am 66 and just started a KZbin channel. I am divorced. Found your channel today, the coffee you talked about is have had, my bf is a coffee fanatic, death wish and rifle are very good!

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Thank you very much for taking the time to comment and the info. I will check out your channel. You can send me a link if you like.

[@barb8452]

I just found you today. I heard you from Iowa. I was born in Iowa😊. Where in Iowa are you.? You got lot's for 20.00 with extra left

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Welcome!! I am a bit Northeast on the Mississippi. I am a transplant. Lived in Illinois for many years.

[@LindaKanagawa]

What is “Community Page”?

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

The community page is available on my channel. Just go to the channel, look at the dropdown menu at the top and you will find ‘Community’. Click on it and you can see all the posts and photos. Thanks for asking.

[@Jan-y2u]

Question: I just found you on KZbin but what is this community page you speak of?

[@simplefoodsimplelife9632]

Glad you’re here. I’m sending a link to the SFSL channel home page. You will see the menu at the top. Click on the one that says Community you can see all the posts. I hope this helps. youtube.com/@simplefoodsimplelife9632?si=-ZbIZj4tK4m8skzt

[@Jan-y2u]

Thanks! Jan