*REALISTIC* BUDGET GROCERY HAUL $110/WEEK // 2023 Feed a Family on a Budget

[@TheCegafam]

We spend about 50$ a week for a family of 3. We’ve stocked up through the years, we’re also on a weight loss journey. I’ve lost 300lbs, and my bill has gone down so much since I don’t eat processed foods and only Whole Foods.

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

Kudos to you. I’m trying to lose weight also. I am in awe of you doing so well. I need to lose around 150, but try to focus on a small amount at a time. Congratulations!

[@sharondube1101]

Way to go! That's amazing!

[@kathiesagert4299]

That's awesome!!!!

[@happycook6737]

Congratulations on your accomplishment! 🎉👏👍 You're inspiring.

[@kaylaalexander4104]

Wow! That’s amazing. I need to get my butt back in gear with weight loss. I was doing good but fell off for a while.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

I feel location is a huge factor as to how expensive groceries are. I think you can find deals on certain things almost everywhere but I’ve never seen prices like some of the sales Christine gets!

[@FrugalFitMom]

I was in Phoenix this weekend and went to Fry's (a Kroger store) and saw a ton of prices even better than I find in Idaho!

[@pinkelefant4ever]

Fry's had a lot of good bargains when I lived in Phoenix.

[@pinkelefant4ever]

How many hours would it take to get home? Even though it's winter, there's still frozen foods. Also AZ does have a 10% tax on groceries but as you see, the base prices are lower.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I agree that location is a big factor in the deals I find. I don’t even have to leave town to find big discrepancies. We have two Krogers in town. Not food, but last week huge bottles of Dawn were on closeout. One store had them marked from $12 to $6 while they were $10 at the other. I saw where some places across the country were selling them for $2. I was happy with $6 nonetheless.

[@trackydoo]

I don't even have most of the cheaper stores she goes to. It definitely depends on location.

[@christineshah7330]

Grocery shopping IS fun. Years ago, when my kids were tiny, grocery shopping by myself was my big me time opportunity. 😆 It was also the only place I was willing to indulge a little bit. We were one income with 3 kids in 5 years. Money was tight for years and I couldn't rationalize buying clothes or getting my nails done, but shopping the grocery sales to make fun and yummy meals? A rush, I tell you! That experience powerfully imprinted on me and I still enjoy grocery shopping and finding deals.

[@kassandrahenrikson2118]

As a mom with a 6 year old, I feel this!

[@annicks7385]

I can totally relate

[@crybebebunny]

Yes, I enjoy Groceries shopping ❣️ It is were I save money,

[@rosiebarker6285]

I will never understand people that tell me " Ugh, I hate grocery shopping!" But it is my favorite ! Also I too had 3 little ones so many years ago and was a single mom for several years with not much for an income. I was more excited to check the weekly grocery ads than someone who loves black Friday shopping ( ew not for me thanks!) and gets ahold of black Friday ads 🤣 .

[@bridgetbuer150]

I love grocery shopping and then figuring out what make. I just cooked 10lbs of chicken legs today. In the freezer it goes tomorrow.

[@crystalpolice]

Aww, Dave saying, "Your waffles are so good, why would I ever?" Get yourself a partner who hypes you up like Dave!

[@ohredbrd]

YES, on the gut health video/s. Stale bagels? Literally, take one, wet it at the sink all the way around with running water, wrap, microwave for just a few moments. Instant fresh. You can do the same with bakery bread that is not sliced. Works every time. Awesome hauls. God bless. Shirley.

[@karleemarlow]

I am so tired of people telling me it is impossible to feed my family of 8 for only $200 (Australian) a fortnight. ie..oh they must be left so hungry, I doubt that, prove it. It's very possible. I don't buy pre-packaged items and spend very wisely by watching budget tutorials like yourself. Some people just don't have discipline ❤️

[@bluewrenbirdie]

That is a fantastic budget, well done! We probably spend around that for 3 adults but there are a lot of branded goods that the others won't compromise on. I just wait for deals on them and stock up.

[@alicat433]

Hey Christine, the reason the eggos were priced differently is the new markdown system for Kroger stores. They used to mark each item down to a certain percentage off. Now the clearance price is determined by how many more they have in stock when they mark an item down. So the cheaper box was marked down first and the more expensive box was marked down later when they had fewer in stock. Unfortunately, that means markdowns are not at least 50% anymore 😕 not bad when it's an item that will last awhile, but our store had bread with a same day expiration date that was still almost $4 on clearance. Same with dairy items, which also don't have a long lifespan. Hoping they revise their policy soon.

[@laurancurtis5669]

Grocery store TIP I learned a long time ago... if there is a scale in the produce section, WEIGH your produce that comes in bags. For example, I go through the bagged potatoes, picking out the ones I like (larger potatoes, less peeling waste). I "hand weigh" the ones I like the best. Take them to the scale and actually weigh them; you will be surprised, some weigh closer to 4.5 pounds, whereas some can weigh closer to 6 pounds! I do the same "hand weighing" with iceberg lettuce, especially with the price of it now. The denser it is, the more it weighs, and the more lettuce you get. Happy shopping, everyone!

[@jadegrows1267]

You never need to explain yourself when talking about feeding your kid's friends! The memories made and the time spent with them is worth more than you spent on those waffles. Thank you for once again inspiring me to do better Christine

[@sameoldsteph]

Definitely interested in hearing what you’re doing for gut health. I also love grocery shopping for the possibilities!

[@stefaniewalker120]

I love that you put your empty packages on the side when you do the clean out the freezer/pantry videos so we can physically see how much you’re getting rid of - more of that please!!

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

Yes to a diet/gut health video. I am passionate about gut health and it is an endlessly fascinating topic. Happy you are benefiting from diversity in your diet!

[@chocochipleesy]

Thank you for these videos. Back when I was going through hard times welfare used to give us, a family of 4 79 dollars a month to live on. My first thought was ramen when I got that loaded the first time! Lol I love this channel because it shows the deals out there for pre packaged things, but also reminds us and shows us that you can live on even less if you make it yourself. Especially if you buy in bulk from bins or from places like Costco. It’s stuck with me. I still will go to the stores deli and have the butcher make me up the $20 roll of grass fed angus hamburger.. cut it, bag each, roll them flat to freezer stack, seal and freeze for meals. Anyone reading this on aide just know we all go through these times where a friend or family steps in to help and if not the gov is there to help give you a hand up.. to get where you need. This cashier at Walmart informed me that with food stamps(snap) you can buy food seeds in the garden dept. I highly recommend growing your own herbs and greens. You can grow them in the window even with window farming. Nothing is impossible 🦄💜

[@kimberlygregorius7711]

If you don’t buy the whole cooked chickens (4.99) at Costco you are missing out! (They are larger then the raw ones!) We buy 4 or 5 , and take all the meat off each one, and separate the meat into 1.5 lbs. and freeze. We usually get 10 to 12 meals off of 4 chickens. Also we use the bones, and make chicken stalk for soups, gravies etc!

[@paulettesera8534]

I agree! They’re delicious and I do the same!

[@kimberlygregorius7711]

@@paulettesera8534 I don’t know what seasoning they put on them, but I swear my broth is soooo dang good! Lol! My hubs always says those chickens are supersized! 🤣😂

[@juliemoore6957]

What a wise mom you are, having the kids' friends over once a week for a fun breakfast! Awesome!

[@beckysorenson5527]

She's a cool mom!

[@cruisebum]

I suffer from IBS and would love a video on gut health!

[@MyMaxKitty]

A HUGE YES for a gut health / mental health video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ellendunn559]

When buying the pork loins, you can ask the meat guy to cut them into smaller roasts, sliced chops, or a combo, and he’ll do it for no extra charge. Very freeze-able that way.

[@julieredstone-lewis6473]

Yes!!! Please talk about the gut health/mental health connection!

[@COWELLGIRL]

Trying to teach my young grand kid adults how to make it stretch

[@Mangafan47]

Small tip: if you have baked goods that became hard after 1-2 days, put them into a wet kitchen towel or spray water on them, let them sit for like 1min and put them in the oven for 2-3min (don't know if it works with a toaster as well). The texture gets back to what it was before, but you have to eat them then or they will be hard again after a few hours.

[@stephsnyder7768]

400 a month for a family of 6?!?!?! Man, I wish!! I live in a large, metropolitan, military town in VA. There are no clearance stores near me. I know cost of living differs from place to place, but 400 a month would be a dream LOL

[@carlahabeck4051]

I love your Waffke Wednesdays! I'm in my 70's now and we always welcomed the kids to hang at our house. I always felt better getting to know tye kids friends. It not only felt better knowing where they were, but better when they went to tgeir friends houses too!

[@patriciatompkins3405]

Yes, talk about gut health and nutrition. That would be interesting. Thanks.

[@jillgott6567]

I think location does play an important role in finding deals. However, do not count out creativity, and discipline which are equally important. Checking out clearance displays each time you shop, knowing where to look in each store, being willing to go in just for loss leaders, and leave, planning shopping trips to save time and gas plays a huge role in saving money. Also, setting aside a few dollars for those crazy clearance deals you find will save alot of money in the future. Creativity in knowing how to cook a variety of foods, knowledge of what to do with leftovers so that they do not get boring. Also, flexibility. If Steak is high in price but Tuna is on at a good price then Tuna it is.

[@betterlivingonabudget]

You and Dave are so adorbs together, it makes me smile when you get him to participate in your vids. And it's fun to see how he's warmed up to being on camera over the years. What a great hubby, who picked a great partner, yaaayyyy for power couples who are fit, happy and frugal after 20 years!!! yyyaayy!!!!

[@patriciaholmes3501]

I love that you spend time to get to know your kids friends! It means so much !

[@FocusingOnChrist]

I’m also focusing on brain-gut health. I’d love to hear your take on it.

[@amixeblu]

We put the bread in slices in the freezer, at 3/4 slices per freezer bag, so we can just get out what we need and don't have to defrost an entire loaf, granted it's only my dad who eats bread here. My mom eats bagels and I eat croissants all the time.

[@Kathleneanne]

I love your videos! I love the idea of the kids having their friends over for breakfast. So important!

[@toshafocht743]

I love that too!!

[@dessebasey2750]

I am a prepper at heart and upped my game a year ago. It's so much fun shopping with you and sharing my day. Keep prepping people! The world is upside down right now!

[@leslieadams5370]

I found clearance Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia dairy free frozen dessert for $4 🇨🇦 off the regular price and took everything they had on the shelf. It's still not the cheapest frozen dessert, but I love it!

[@leahsiemens1424]

totally regretting not buying more pork loins when they were $1.95/lb here... I made 1 into 16 pork chops which I marinated in packs of 4 (4 meals), 1 got turned into 12 schnitzels and 2 freezer packs of stir fry, and the last one got turned into canned pulled pork! (2 quarts and 2 pints). Whew! I also rendered the fat and got a little bit lard which I used to fry the schnitzels in! But yeah, hardly EVER see meat that price. I felt I was too tired to deal with more but now regretting. You got some great deals!!!

[@angelafleming3328]

Christine you are correct about gut health affecting mental health. I have been having lots of allergy testing and finding out i have many allergies which are affecting gut health and that makes you very tired and warn down. I am taking all processed food out of my diet and my childrens diet. I am making everything from scratch and taking lots of things out of our diet that don't belong.

[@09delany09]

Would love to hear about the gut health connection to mental health.

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

Christine, thanks to you I made a decent meal for my family. I’ve always thought you had to go strictly by the recipe. My husband hurt his back & can barely move. I’ve had problems with my back for close to 50 years, so my husband does most of the cooking. I started looking for something quick & easy with few ingredients. As I was putting it together today, I saw we didn’t have all of the mozzarella it called for. I knew we had sliced provolone. I took a page out of your book & used slices of provolone on top of each piece of chicken & sprinkled the mozzarella over the top. It was delicious! Thank you for helping me to look outside of the box!

[@nancyshrout-wankowski7147]

Your house; your rules! I promise the recipe police will not come to your door. FYI: you can make boxed cake mixes with fewer eggs than the recipe calls for. You can also add 1/2 - 1 cup of sour cream or yogurt to the mix for extra moistness, and to use up the dairy products that are getting some age on them.

[@Becka034]

If you are weird- I am weird 😆. I LOVE grocery shopping "in person" I go up and down every isle looking at any potential deals :) It is how my family manages to eat so well, on so little. So - yea- you are not alone!

[@rinamorgan8795]

Last night we went to the clearance section first, then all around the store buying any food that had a clearance sticker on it. Going to be some weird meals this month.

[@nancyshrout-wankowski7147]

It will be fun and creative.

[@glendaking4596]

Would love to hear your take on the connection between gut health and mental health!

[@SheerBibliophile]

I've been doing hauls like these. I end up spending around 50 dollars per grocery store and do two or three stores in a day, but I get So much bang for my buck. I have enough stocked up now that I don't need to buy shelf stable stuff or cleaning stuff for a long time. It's the best feeling knowing we are ready for the zombie apocalypse lmao. I love your videos and would be happy to see content about gut health!

[@buckeyethor]

Ya know what is funny about shrimp. I watch Brook Crist and she does catch, clean, and cook videos in Florida. She even freezes her shrimp if she is eating it more than 24 hours after she catches it. So frozen shrimp is totally fine, even on the coast!

[@chelseawales4884]

My kids and I love watching to see what deals you find! Here in the upper Midwest we have a food pantry where the main purpose is preventing food waste and anyone who eats is welcome to come. Each share is $25 and is easily $100+ in food. We love it!

[@susannesanchez2987]

Wow! I'm impressed with the eggs surviving that little tumble. Great deal on all the freezer finds.

[@hollymorgani3523]

I adore that you wear flip flops when there is snow on the ground! You are my soul sista!!

[@brookeh2017]

If you take a couple drops of dawn platinum and add it to a spray bottle with water you can clean everything in the house even windows

[@gwenniegirl50]

These are great deals. I am one of those people who actually loved to go grocery shopping. It didn’t matter if I was on a budget (which I usually was) or not. My life circumstances have changed so now I am dependent on shopping online and often getting groceries delivered to me. Because of this, I don’t get to enjoy these types of deals. Especially tough now but I am on a “food stamp” level budget. Not complaining just explaining.

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

Adding my ten cents, if you are looking for good deals you need to go early in my area. Which works, I think some of finding these prices is learning the ebb and flow of the stores in your area too. Great finds as usual. Just grabbed strawberries at 99 cents a pound - Crazy right. Strawberries for everyone for the next few days! (They will love it).

[@MomNTraining]

I agree! I live outside a large city and it helps so much to go as soon as the stores open!

[@amjhub]

Funny you say that, because in my area you have to go at the end of the day to get the best deals. Just have to figure out your area!

[@alystermacho3829]

I’d love to hear about food with gut health and mental clarity… I’ve started looking into that recently and would love to see a video on that.

[@kat4perr1]

I would love to hear about what you're learning with your gut. Getting to know your kids friends is priceless!!

[@artteachermissmarie3155]

Love your channel, Christine! : ) Love the podcast, too! Would totally like to hear about how you're working on gut health, because I'm on that journey, too. Thank you so much for all the budgeting/frugal content. We are whittling our way out of debt, and every encouragement helps.

[@eljay1980]

I agree, partner and I are trying to improve gut health here too... and if it helps improve mental health then even better, so definitely keen to hear more info on what Christine has to say :) Hope your debt-free journey is going well, you're doing amazing!!

[@kmm1254]

Would love to hear practical ways you are changing your diet to improve gut health!

[@gladyschandler6724]

I'm in Texas, and we spent 300 a month. My adult son is dairy & and gluten-free. We only buy grass fed beef, cage free eggs, and free range chicken. We hardly get any processed foods. We do get frozen veggies & riced cauliflower. Our only snack is popped at home popcorn. 95 % at Trader Joe's twice a month. H.E.B. for fresh fruits & veggies in between. I cook & bake. I make a weekly soup that I leave 2 portions for me out and freeze rest for the following week for my lunches. Since we moved from CA to Texas, I've stock piled my pantry every time shopping. I went shopping. Every other month, Costco for ghee, coconut oil, pistachios, and a case of almond milk.

[@coal.sparks]

I'd love to hear more about how you're helping your gut health. :)

[@melindalachapell4478]

You’re not weird Christine. I like Grocery shopping too and getting good deals!! I look Forward to your upcoming cooking videos.

[@kathyhatley4366]

Would love to hear about gut health journey.

[@erincarter7143]

I would love to hear more about gut health. It is a journey I must take this year to prevent potentially worse health concerns down the line.

[@theatrefreak112]

Hailey screaming "NEVER" is me whenever my husband tells me I'm being ridiculous.

[@ingmariohman8242]

LoL

[@CoryciaStanley]

I'm also focusing on gut health. I've lost 78 lbs since August while being a CNA. I've recently changed to PRN CNA and full-time desk job so I don't want to go backwards in my weightloss and gut health is the way I've been maintaining

[@eringerton]

I also love grocery shopping for all the possibilities. It’s also one of my favorite things to do on vacation. I love seeing what’s different at markets in different places. I wanted to bring everything home from HEB last spring, only my carry on luggage saved me from the madness.

[@bethgramkow5225]

Getting your kids friends to come over is a very smart move.. when my kidd where teenagers I had alot of them to..

[@susanhileman3254]

I was so excited to find jumbo eggs at Walmart (here in central PA) for $2.56/dozen, 4 days ago. I stocked up!!!

[@kerrylennox7359]

Hi, Completely understand how to be frugal, especially with the expensive groceries etc. I think though, you buy a lot of highly processed and unhealthy foods. Processed food are full of preservatives, sugar and salt, definitely not good for gut health 😬 I also noticed that a lot Americans eat sausage and pre ground beef/ turkey from the supermarket. These meats are high in fats, preservatives and fillers. They are also the cheaper cuts of meat..also waffles are a lot cheaper if you make them yourself... Instead of buying carrots, buy a bunch of carrots that can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes and cut one or two up into bite size pieces or into sticks? You can also buy fresh veggies, including mushrooms and freeze them yourself..if you are serious about gut health and health in general, think about what you are purchasing ☺️🙏 There are much more frugal ways to shop. For gut health

[@SheerBibliophile]

I've been finding eggs that cheap too lately at the mom and pops grocery stores and wholesale stores nearby me! So awesome. Cheapest I've found is 2.79 this month.

[@dolphinluvr8155]

Here in PA my Walmart is down to 2.12 a dozen now. Last week they were 2.83. Week before they were 4.64.

[@SheerBibliophile]

@Dolphinluvr815 yes it has been slowly going down but then the butter stays high and buttermilk been harder to find by me in PA.

[@dolphinluvr8155]

@@SheerBibliophile Oh wow! Buttermilk is easy to find here where I am. I am a half hour west of Altoona. Saw lots of buttermilk last week at the store I was in in Altoona and same here I live. May want to try a local dairy if you have one close. I have a local dairy close to me that their buttermilk is in the stores and I don't have to drive to the dairy and also I have Gallikers buttermilk that seems plentiful. I use it in coleslaw and just bought some not long ago.

[@USMCMOM77]

Christine - You can take 2 trips Haley -NEVER!! 😆 LOVE YOU BOTH 😍

[@ajmckinney33]

6:18 “Actual retail price” in my best Bob Barker

[@j.l.emerson592]

One of my grocery shopping strategies is to shop at Dollar General on Saturday only. On Saturdays, they have a digital app coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase. I usually buy only canned meats, which makes them 20% off. Then, they occasionally have half off clearance items. That's usually when I get paper goods, like paper plates, bowls & napkins. The paper goods are usually linked to a holiday that has already passed. (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Independence Day, etc.) It also usually includes candy items for holidays like Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. At my regular grocery shopping forays, I always look for clearance meats & other clearance foods. I love seeing clearance dairy foods like yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, milk, etc.

[@Vline629]

These are some of my favorite videos that you make. I've been around for a few yrs and I'm thoroughly enjoying the monthly budget/shopping videos.

[@GlamourNNail]

I had a fantastic haul yesterday and made my husband appreciate it just like you did. Lol I'm still riding that emotional high and dang proud of myself.

[@kamaliancirranoush1916]

I recently read Anti Vital Gut by Robynne Chutkan and Fiber Fieled By Will Bulsiewics. Both great reads with easy usable advice.

[@PurposefulHomeschool]

I work for a Kroger store and I swear that shrimp is the new beef. I started buying it as well because it's so cheap when on sale! If you see the Kroger brand of the breaded butterfly shrimp b1g1 50% off, don't even hesitate - air fried they are restaurant quality. It ends up being $3.75/lb!

[@mattiapezza4055]

I’d be interested to see also when you get meal box kits factored in. If you pay or use credits, adding the retail value of the meal box kits as well.

[@gailharris8527]

Working on gut health means goodbye to so many of the things you buy for your family. Such as... pizza rolls, cereals, cake mix... oh, why not make this easy. ...only fresh foods, preferably organic washed in specific manner for most everything. Basically, pay for whole foods now or buy boxed stuff especially on sale and pay drs later due to all the poison in them.. 🤮🧐 by the way... I enjoy your channel. I love how you make the special effort for the kids friends. priceless!!!

[@brookelynette3]

I love your Waffle Wednesday idea! A great way to get to know your kid's friends and you may be really helping some families by providing breakfast once a week. :)

[@lindaburnside3832]

I notice that as I get older, my body responds to "clean" food. If I eat things that are not processed foods, I feel better. If I eat something green every day, it makes a difference. Would like to hear more about the gut health.

[@JHelynG]

With the Country Style Ribs I like to do a dry rub the night before. Then put them in the crockpot for 6 hours on low mix together BBQ Sauce, Apple Sauce and some liquid smoke pour over top and cook another hour. Serve with buttered noodles corn and apple sauce.

[@gretaaugust3748]

Yes please a video about gut health and mental health!! :)

[@jenaa110]

I cut my sponges in half and change out frequently. Works well.

[@sofiagustafsson4592]

just went to the store becasue needed diapers, of course out the size we use for kiddo, but they had clearence bananas! 2 kg yaay! soo happy! and maybe half didn't even look bad, so making banana pancakes!

[@dotgoodwin4312]

I'd like to hear about the gut problems and how to fix it!

[@annevinson6696]

I was very surprises to see you wearing flipflop sandales in February. It is almost April and it snowed again in my area. The show Banks have not thawed. The kids are still sliding and Rolling down the mount. Geography, what a difference a few miles can do.

[@loniivanovskis1239]

I really like these, it's so realistic to continually build a pantry and just restock fresh food. I also enjoy the emphasis on health, mental health, too! Most videos don't apply to me because I emphasize fresh fruit and veggies (though for some applications frozen has its place-corn-peas-and fruit for smoothies) for our 7-a-day. We also eat fish or seafood twice a week.

[@vroonadventures2057]

I like the advice you gave on whether or not it was worth saving some money on potentially stale bagels. I have had to learn that one too many times. Sometimes the sale isn't worth it you just need to use your good judgement.

[@pammckelvey4623]

I would love to hear what you do for gut health. I do have issues with this!

[@karenwright-wc3mx]

I just started last month watching how you save on your grocery budget. In the past year I had been spending about $130 a week in groceries for me and my husband. I do not eat any artifical or preservatives. In the past, I had an allergy to corn. About 13 years. It gave me anaphylaxis. Currently I'm no longer allergic to corn. I make homemade bread and freeze for later use. I feel better eating the way I do. Since I have been watching you, I have been able to be more mindful at what I'm spending at the grocery store. I have been able to get my weekly down to $97 or lower some weeks. I do eat some organic which makes my bill a bit higher. I do grow a garden and pressure can my own green beans, carrots. We grow leaf lettuce, corn( for my husband and my grown children's families),pumpkins, watermelon, cantaloupe. I make homemade jams and jellies. I also have kept a stocked pantry for almost 6 years. Currently live on a farm of 14 acres. We have 6 chickens and 4 ducks.

[@JjJj-mx9ms]

Yes yes yes. The correlation between gut health vs mental health 👍

[@user-fb1ys2lj9c]

Since frozen foods often have high sodium. I do my best to stay clear from buying all that stuff that look good but not good for my health.

[@lisapop5219]

Agree re dawn. After years of trying out all different cheaper brands. When my mom lived with us, she bought dawn and I loved it

[@sprouts2go]

I would be very interested in a video on how the fruits and veggies are helping you physical and mental wellbeing.

[@numberoneappgames]

Those reduced-price stickers are so delightful :D

[@D7cooper]

I enjoy grocery shopping, too, Christine. That is why I enjoy your channel. (You ARE gifted in budgeting and planning. I look forward to learning those skills from you.) We can all use information about gut health; please share what tips you glean. I think most people have or have loved ones with health issues. I'm exploring how to incorporate more sauerkraut and kimchi into my diet. Best wishes for a comfy and safe 2023.

[@sort_of_a_homestead]

I love the Waffle Wednesday idea! When my oldest child was a teen we started Taco Tuesday and had an ever growing group of teens showing up each week. We did it for years and it was so fun.

[@kathymaloney5769]

I agree with getting the discounted meats and I used to buy some of that other stuff because it was on clearance, but a lot of the food is garbage processed food. Like waffles and all that frozen stuff, didn't your husband say your homemade were better, and probably cheaper to make; sometimes a bargain isn't always a bargain if the food is just processed stuff. I learned that years ago. Just a thought. I have been tightening my budget and learned to buy what is good for us and not be tempted by huge clearance if it's something we really wouldn't normally eat.

[@barnrazedbyjesse6893]

I have been making dog food not as a replacement, as a supplement using leftover meat, veggie scraps, broth and rice. You can pressure can it or just leave it in the fridge and mix with dry food.

[@joyinallthechaos]

15:45 👈🏽I love that my daughter said to me “ She’s not weird She is unique “ 🫠😭😍 That encouragement hit me ❤️‍🔥Jesus is so good to us. Watching the Lord work through my kids blesses my heart. ❤️‍🔥🙌🏽

[@chelseafailla9887]

I'd love to hear you talk about the gut health/ mental health connection and what you've noticed:)

[@crystalh1402]

Definitely interested in how you’re eating differently for 2023, we’re all unique but it’s helpful when in a food rut.

[@shiannebjarnason6792]

I love grocery shopping too!

[@chicago48001]

Albertsons owns Lucerne Dairy so they often have loss leaders / door busters on cheese, eggs, sour cream, and Select Premium ice cream. All great tasting products. Love your videos.

[@sarahkapustic1881]

I budget first and foremost with cold hard cash on payday every 2 weeks. Use it for gas, groceries, and stock up between sales, coupons, and gift card sales.

[@kelseyschnipke4341]

I love your budget tips and tricks. I’m curious if you would do a video showing if you can make a child’s lunch cheaper packing lunch vs paying for the school lunches. For reference my kindergartener costs $3.50/ lunch. Tips on quick easy options to pack his lunch cheaper?