Save Money on Groceries (Even When You Think You Can't)

[@anvd9493]

I take my son to Aldi's, and we buy what's on the list. My son (8-year old) keeps track on what we spend, and if we stay within the budget, he can choose a treat for 1 EUR. He thinks it's fun, he is motivated to stay within the budget because of the treat and in the meantime he get's some financial education ☺️ plus he doesn't nag because we make choices together 😉 last he said, shopping with me was his favorite thing to do 🤭

[@tammyadams4906]

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[@MalikaBourne]

I love it. This is the way my kids and some of my grandkids learned to read and do math ahead of their grade level. It is such a practical use of math.

[@daniellebrooks3670]

Amazing! Absolutely love this.

[@juttadestiny6810]

Great idea! 😺🇦🇺

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

So smart. Teaching children about money, making it a game, with a reward!!!

[@lisawells8912]

We bought a case of Roma tomatoes ($18) at the farmers market. I just froze 42 cups of marinara sauce. Already had garlic, onions and Italian seasoning in the pantry. I’m super proud of this…😀😀😀😀

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

My local grocery often pack bags of bananas, other fruit and vegs that are soon to expire to sale for nearly nothing. I chop it and either freeze it or prepare it. I have now a couple of kgs in beetroots and carrots I'm going to try slice and dehydrate them to future use in soups and stews.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

@@johannas.l.brushane2518 Where I live they put it all in the dumpster. So glad other places make it a win/win. Hats off to all your hard work that will pay off when it comes time to use it!

[@sourdoughsavant22]

Oh I'm jealous, I make so much Vegan ice cream with bananas. I have to wait for Flashfood deals though, which are still a decent deal, unless its Giant Eagle

[@CharlesAvilaMeasInst]

Calling grocery shopping date night is NOT sad. My husband and I love to grocery shop together and we canoodle in some aisles or near the produce…it’s totally a date night. Saving money is alluring - I find my frugal husband more attractive when he talks budget and savings with me. We are not money oriented but goal oriented. We set financial goals and the money we save goes to those things that mean the most to us.

[@candicefrost4561]

It’s casual and might make a chore less tedious. I think it’s a nicer idea than people might assume.

[@sourdoughsavant22]

Yeah, its good quality time. And I feel like it's better for a relationship if you find joy in simple activities and don't need flashy distractions to keep things interesting

[@suefrack2958]

When my husband & I first got married, I went shopping and told him I was only getting the basics. When I got home and he saw what I had, he said "I thought you said you were getting the basics! Where's the ice cream, and cookies?" We never did agree on what was basics.

[@UndertheMedian]

LOL! Yep.

[@dianecelaya1354]

Amen, my husband wants treats always .... That's not basic for me that's once in a blue moon to me things to shop for

[@KS-jf2jf]

Amazing savings! We look for clearance items, those little -50% off stickers 🙌

[@angiedimsdale9016]

Hahaha!! Same for my hubby! He likes a little sweet after lunch and dinner. I just had a thought 💭 date night could be the two of you cooking his favorite treats! Win-win…you get help in the kitchen and he gets to choose and enjoy the treat!

[@dianecelaya1354]

@@angiedimsdale9016 lol I would love the help but my hubby is restricted from the kitchen he does not cook trust me it's better for him to man the grill 😂 but I do appreciate when he grills.

[@suebee1540]

I save the most when I don't shop at all. I am doing a no spend challenge month July 20th to August 19th, and am buying minimal groceries.

[@jeandistefano5486]

Good luck with the challenge! Gina in lights

[@victorwadsworth821]

Shop Mexican or other ethnic stores, Mexican stores have high turnover in vegtables & meats giving you the freshest of foods. .19 a pound chicken legs, pork chops .88 a pound, often prices I found.

[@bxaddict3093]

I buy as much as I can from Dollar Tree for my clean Keto diet. You must know what is a good buy as far as the food goes. Especially the canned foods. The frozen wild salmon and veggies are favorites of mine. I don’t have other’s to buy for. Just me. My budget is $20 a week for food.

[@UndertheMedian]

That's a great food budget. You are a careful shopper to make that work. Nicely done.

[@hello-vs4me]

Thanks

[@elizabethbednarcik3311]

This is so awesome!

[@gkcollard2]

I have ordered online for pick up at the Dollar Tree closest to us. It’s buying in bulk when I find good deals.

[@allisonspeer6837]

This month my church had a food giveaway in addition to the usual bimonthly food pantry. They encouraged anyone and everyone to come, partly because we will be getting more trucks and did not want to have to send back any food. It was not just for church but for the entire community. We went ahead and picked up an order (just drive through and they fill your car), it was really impressed with all we got including fresh vegs, fruits, basics and some snacks. It helps as we have had alot of unexpected expenses this month.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Wow how nice! The volunteers must have worked hard to get that all together. What a blessing to so many.

[@jbtpa895]

Once a year I do "The Eat Down" clean out the freezer and a lot of the pantry, then start from scratch. That way nothing gets so old it's no good. Some strange meals never hurt anybody!!

[@katherinerichardson1767]

In order to cut down on our grocery shopping that has helped with saving money and losing a bit of weight is to do intermittent fasting with doctor's supervision. Most of the time my husband & I eat only two big meals and no snacks, and we find that we do not have hunger pains. I would strongly recommend doing the fasting with your doctor's advice. Everybody's health issues are different and each person needs to be careful to do what is best for your body needs.

[@lizadivine3785]

I’m amazed at how many people I see shopping at the deli section of the grocery with terribly expensive already prepared foods.

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Pro tip.if something you use regularly goes on sale,like,say,folgers coffee,for,say,$5 a can,budget in to buy 4 or 5 cans,assuming thats the limit.i reccommend the black silk.smooth,mild,yet robust.try it.

[@Alittlelady83]

Great video!! Awesome job Hope on your grocery budget!!

[@starwish2467]

Saying "Can't" is a bad thing. Don't say can't. Say "I am always learning/figuring out new ways to save money". Leave it open for possibilities, don't close the door. You will let tips and bargains slip past you, because you have given up looking. Also, you SHOULD buy that favorite box of cereal. You have changed, and compromised your shopping to save money, but you still need to enjoy life. I say, if you don't go out to buy meals, I think that you can have a little item (like a special type of cereal), because some things enhance your quality of life. You need to save money. But you also need to remember to be kind to yourself.

[@Jennifer-dk6vg]

😮 I spend almost $150 a week just for myself and I don’t even think I’m splurging on anything excessive. I live in an apartment so buying in bulk/freezing tons of stuff isn’t an option. Wow I’m very impressed you’re able to spend so little. Also, you two are adorable!!

[@sourdoughsavant22]

​@@Thathat-o7wgreat advice! I keep extra food in one of my closets, I just make sure everything is sealed, you could even store under your bed I wonder where this person lives? I also recommend buying things in the simplest form Ex. Buy canned tomato sauce and flavor it rather than buying jarred sauce. Buy whole produce instead of prechopped or mixed bags (frozen can be comparable with certain things too) Make meals in a similar cuisine for the week so you can spread out items and avoid waste Make a double batch of dinner so you can have it again for lunch or dinner in the next couple days (mini batch cooking) Do inventory: what has been sitting that you aren't using up? Write those down and stop buying those for awhile.. Are there pre-made things? (Serve you once and then you're out of it, like frozen food, sauce packets, fruit cups, etc) see if you can make it or buy a bigger pack Make a list of easy/fast meals that satisfy you and put it on your fridge. (Stir-fry, pb&j, eggs, pasta and sauce, etc) On days you're not feeling it, make one of those so you don't fall into takeout or pre-made food, make sure you are always stocked on those foods

[@sourdoughsavant22]

Not sure how you're actually spending though, but would love to be of help!

[@victorwadsworth821]

Stock up when items at it's best values & ignore items when their at their peak prices. After standing in line on weak legs & then walking out at first of the first store shelve runs I stayed home for weeks, ignoring the stores & living off my pantries. My Boy Scout training, "Be Prepared" came in handy.

[@kimsrurallife8775]

Can’t wait! Saved big at Aldi this past wk. shopping by the month! Only milk/bread run mid month. Eating all meals at home. We rediscovered cooking and have no desire to eat out except maybe breakfast and/or fish fry once a month. Saving big.

[@UndertheMedian]

Kim, that is amazing! I may challenge myself to once a month shopping for a couple of months. I have to wait until after the CSA season, though. Right now, about 90% of our food comes from the CSA and farmers market. In winter, we'll do a challenge. Who wants to shop when it's cold and snowy, anyway?

[@UndertheMedian]

@@annkrull9894 ,yes, two of them moved out. That did help with the bills. So, we lowered the bills from $425 a month in 2020 to $262 a month in 2021 (so far).

[@patriciacorpe9957]

this I do too. I do shop at Walmart for cleaning bathi8ng, an paper products every 4 month which I don't count as food only living expanse

[@michelleraney3577]

Because of your last video I was able to find a salvage grocery store close to me. I didn't even know it existed! So, Thank You!!

[@UndertheMedian]

Wonderful! We are so excited for you!

[@wandabigelow9692]

Years ago I decided there doesn't need to be sugar on cereal. We put coconut, nuts, fruit and dried cranberries or raisins on our cereal. We're trying to cut down on sugar. I shop the perimeter of the store. That helps me save money.

[@alexiascerri1]

When Hope was talking about not buying processed junk food (even vegan) I swear she was talking directly to me! I have already reached 70% of this months’ food budget, and that is the main reason why!

[@sourdoughsavant22]

Don't worry, you'll get there. Procesed foods check a lot of boxes and it can certainly be difficult to choose other options 😅

[@cgt6497]

Wow!!!! Amazing Savings!!!! And excellent advice! It's good to keep an open mind and a positive attitude. There's no telling how much you can save if you think about what you are spending your money on. Great idea to track the cost of foods and how long they last! I love berries on my oatmeal, but a pint of berries was costing almost $4 in Canada, and often the berries would go bad before I could eat them all! Instead, I can buy 2 kg of frozen berries, defrost them and add them to my oatmeal, and it costs me only about $12 for 2-3 months! As a single person, buying some frozen fruits and vegetables is a huge cost savings.

[@UndertheMedian]

That's a great idea to get frozen berries. We love them, too. But, berries have a notoriously short shelf life. Sometimes it seems that they go bad overnight.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

I use frozen berries for my yogurt (and defrost them overnight b4). The berries lose a bit of juice but this gives some flavor to the plain yogurt so no loss.

[@ellendunn559]

I live in a fairly rural state, and I go berry picking at local farms when strawberries and blueberries are in season, wash/trim/freeze them, and use them through the winter. The flavor is SO much better, and I’m not buying expensive, mediocre fruit that was shipped 3,000 miles or more.

[@starwish2467]

I buy a different type of super king size bag of sweetened (kids) cereal. Then I throw a 1/2 cup into my oatmeal. It adds sweetness, color, fiber, vitamins and minerals and a bit of flavoring. PLUS, it is cheap buying the big bulk bag. I like having a variety of cereals thru the months, as it isn't boring. Sometimes fruit flavor, sometimes marshmallows, sometimes cocoa. It's fun.

[@jeandistefano5486]

I like your clever ideas! Gina in lights

[@marthaharwood2960]

I like this advice

[@carolhardie7513]

Love this idea,thank you!

[@jacki6301]

We love the German coffee at Aldi. The best coffee ever!

[@UndertheMedian]

Aldi coffee just went way high up our list. The stuff the boys bought Larry for his birthday is amazing.

[@rharvey2124]

Is the label on it just Aldi Coffee?

[@jacki6301]

@@rharvey2124 it says German coffee. Not in a can, just a square that's shrink wrapped.

[@rharvey2124]

@@jacki6301 Thank you.

[@cassandrapatterson7338]

I love love love seeing your videos!!! I can’t wait to watch this new one in a few hours. I love putting my air pods in and tuning in to your new videos while I am doing housework. Sometimes I’ll even rewatch videos I have seen before because they keep me motivated on living a more frugal life. Thanks for being consistent on posting. 😃😃😃😃

[@jacquelinehenry3211]

Same here! Larry's tricks To lower gaz expenses🤗.

[@larryware1]

@@jacquelinehenry3211 - Thank you! So glad to be of help.

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Cassandra. We're so glad to have you with us!

[@UndertheMedian]

Cassandra, this makes me so happy. We are so grateful that you are finding our content helpful.

[@charlenebrissette3348]

I live in Quebec, Canada and we say the fake maple syrup comes from tapped telephone poles instead of maple trees lol.

[@georgiaamanatides4207]

Yours is one of the very few giving us actual advice we can use to reduce cost of food and energy consumption.

[@Mel-vr2cl]

Food budgeting certainly gives one much opportunity to be creative. I love challenging myself to spend very little and still eat well. Thank you for these ideas....

[@UndertheMedian]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@vixxcottage]

My mother's friend has 5 children The oldest is my age. Anyway she never took her children to the store with her. She was able to save so much money and make food last for the month. Her husband was disabled .

[@UndertheMedian]

I adore my kiddos and they are at an age when they are helpful now. But, it is tough to shop when they are little.

[@sophiasstories5843]

Love the tips, i love to do my food shop online, so that i stick to my list and don't get distracted and then I can compare all the different prices easily and don't need to calculate in the shop but just do it from the comfort of my own home :)

[@lizschexnayder1976]

I just started looking up on the Walmart app how much each item would cost. Sometimes there is a couple of cents difference online. Then I write next to each item the price. And then I add it up & I changed it a little so I could meet my budget.

[@camillecali22]

As a single person bulk buying doesn't work but I do buy bigger portions when I can. Intermittent fasting helped cut my bill. Also I do freeze fresh veg that is on sale. I still spend between $100 to $150 a month F iis months are $100 but a few months it goes up to $150 for summer. Winter is cheaper then summer

[@jackpotdreams2954]

I find eating the same thing all week for at least breakfast or lunch or dinner works to save money and makes shopping easier. Like oatmeal every morning for week one, cereal for week two, yogurt week three. Lunch= soup every day week one, sandwiches week two, salad for week three, etc. it also means less food waste. Does it get a bit boring - sometimes but then the next week brings something different. Doesn’t work well with kids, but works great if it’s just you or you and a like minded significant other who wants to save money. It’s an idea to try when you want to try like a no spend month. Thanks for the videos and I loved the bloopers at the end.

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Also,if need be,use food banks/soup kitchens.that is literally exactly why they exist. Multiply recipes. Its bulk cooking,basically. If you do a lot of baking for the holidays,start now,make cookie dough,label,freeze.

[@kimsrurallife8775]

Always make extra for leftovers or for freezer. Some wks we eat from freezer only. A wk of no cooking 👏👏👏

[@UndertheMedian]

I seriously love nights when the food is all prepped and I don't have to cook.

[@maachiiruudaa]

You are such an adorable couple! Thank you for these tips. Super helpful for our grocery budget. We're actually going to try a reverse grocery list approach next time.

[@deborasmith5191]

I only found your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching them because I love your videos. I definitely could use help lowering my grocery budget and appreciate all the tips. For our family of 3 we spend over 600 a month. We live in an area where the grocery stores near us are kind of expensive, but I still want to cut my grocery budget. I laughed when Larry read "leave children and husbands at home. I have to agree about leaving children at home! My 4 year old son wants to buy stuff that has characters on it(pasta and yogurts) or yogurt with the MnM's in them. I know that drives up or food budget. He also gravitates to the Go Go squeeze containers instead of the big containers of applesauce even though it's the same stuff. The big containers sit in our fridge but the squeeze type are gone within a week. When you mentioned oatmeal, it reminded me that I love to add in raisins which gives it a sweeter taste and healthier. I like to add the raisins and apples(if I'm using them) when I add the oats so they are soft. I love to buy hamburger when it is on sale (0.88 cent/lb) and then bag it up in in quart sized bags and freeze it until I'm ready to use it. I find that it doesn't go to waste that way. It is easy to cook if I take it out of the freezer the night before. I want to learn how to be a ninja shopper and love all of your tips. I love buying meats when they are on sale, cooking them all at once and then I have it ready made for whatever I want to make something else. I was thinking of chicken and pork roast to make soups, chicken & rice, etc.

[@cherilauterio2658]

Please note that a “sell by” or “best by” date doesn’t mean that food is expired and not edible. A lot of people waste money on food by throwing out food that is still edible and safe.

[@sinkintostillness]

I've just realised we have always shopped every week, on auto pilot just ingrained, and actually we could shop every 10 days instead. We do weekly mostly because of the fresh items. But by growing some of our own veggies and keeping some extras in the freezer we can stretch a shop longer. We've just started buying the larger milk and decanting some into another bottle to freeze for later in the week instead of the x2 smaller bottles. Kind of like we do with bulk rices/pasta/pulses etc. Also, although we're missing out on some of the last chance bargains, by shopping online I have found that I can really stick to my budget because it is easier to scroll down the basket and eliminate items.

[@oletapayne3233]

I don’t put any sweetener on cereals. Fruit on steel-cut oatmeal. Kasha cereal has maltodextrin in some of it - neurotoxin as is MSG which has about 34 names.

[@heathertackett7956]

Recently found this channel. Watching my way through. Love your date night grocery shopping! Hubby and I go to the auto salvage yard to purchase car parts. Find what you need and remove it then pay pennies on the dollar. We roam around looking in trunks and seats and find all sorts of things. Always books! It's a scavenger hunt date night..lol

[@brendasimspon3378]

My sister in-law came from a big family and when having cereal, they liked some expensive one’s but they had to have weetbix under just a sprinkling of the dearer cereal. So they got the taste but it lasted a long time. I thought that was a clever idea and made the kids think they weren’t missing out.

[@yourhomeisyourbusiness2221]

If your church has regular pot luck or other fellowship meals, offer to help clean up. Usually there will be extra food that the person who originally brought will be more than happy to pass on to you. Recently I brought home an unopened relish tray, and there were other abandoned foods available for the taking as well.

[@UndertheMedian]

We used to help clean up after every pot luck and found the same thing Lots of people don't take their leftovers home - especially if the item was bought at a local store and not brought in their personal dish.

[@loniivanovskis1239]

I think the analysis of grocery items is so key. For example, barley is generally the cheapest starch. In my part of the country, navy beans are the cheapest. (other places pintos or black-eyed peas are cheaper.)

[@shamenaskildson1152]

I have been watching your show for a while now . And I have employed your tactics and skills and they do work .

[@klpinvestments]

Best bang for the buck in food is rice. Buy a 20 or 50lb bag. Pairs with so many veggies and meats. Cheap and calorie dense. If you like eating rice like I do it can really cut your food bill down. Warms up good in microwave so it's great for leftovers and meals to take to work. Long shelf life and once cooked, keeps well in fridge or freezer so will help cut down on waste as well. Eating all the food and cutting waste is as important as buying at good prices. So there are two components to food frugality: buying it at good prices and then making sure you actually use it all and throw away as little as possible.

[@leecotton3242]

I love rice pudding, too!

[@GoodThingsEtc]

I wish kruger would come to Maryland! I love love dehydrated Strawberries! I actually don't buy boxed cereals because of all the preservitives and sugar added! I have a special needs diet to begin with due to IBS. Its not fun living with health issues, but i do it.....

[@stephaniedouglas9510]

I give myself 100 a week split between regular, fresh groceries and stockpile items I can get cheap. If I really need to, I could get by on 25 a week bc of the stockpile! Im a newly single mom and schools are going remote in my area again. That small stockpile makes me feel so much more secure.

[@alanbirkner1958]

I try different foods. We eat very little meat but many kinds of legumes and grains. We eat eggs but very little cheese. We eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Cabbage, bananas, and carrots are usually cheap. I also shop the clearance racks. We very seldom throw anything out. Tina

[@walbiramurray5762]

I enjoyed this video so much thanks to Hope’s enthusiasm and ninja moves to match her ninja tips.

[@shaff7201]

I just love your videos that u do together. This is beautiful and so helpful! Thank u for the ninja moves!

[@judithbuchanan9566]

THANK YOU for these phenomenal tips Larry & Hope👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽. This video is PRICELESS!!!!!!!

[@UndertheMedian]

You are so welcome. We are so happy you found it helpful, Judith.

[@lexyg1693]

Side note I absolutely love these little clay pottery looking muga that Larry uses!

[@pauladimarzo9688]

When we were little my mother would say Saturday is pick day, I'm not cooking! We loved it

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Our store lists items in categories so this is helpful to see where we spend most of our money. We do compare what we buy with other stores to see if we are spending too much money.

[@mestrada42]

looking at the unit price on the sales label. also checking that the unit price is using the same measurements (ex. both using oz etc) . that can get you to. sometimes generic is cheaper and other times I can get the name brand for cheaper. I look at the day old/reduced baked goods. sometimes they are cheaper then making your own from scratch. (chocolate chips are so so expensive) I also am learning how to take basic ingredients I have to make something I might buy. recently I found a brownie recipe that my family thinks is better than the box. Having items that can make a hefty meal for cheap. pasta, rice, barley, etc. make a sauce steam some veggies. having canned, fresh, and frozen veggies to make a more filling meal. always have flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, brown sugar, etc. so you can always make a biscuit, roll, cookies. Buy them in bulk. stored properly they do last. buy those items that have multiple purposes, having baking ingredients the possibilities are endless. Have a cake mix or pancake mix can be limiting. you pay for the processing and the convenience. cut your own veggies, make your own cheese slices or shredded from a block of cheese. find out what is in your favorite frozen meals and play in the kitchen find out if you can make more and for cheaper and it tastes the same. I guess a lot of my strategies are more what to buy to lower the bill. How you use the food you do purchase can make a huge difference to. make a big crock pot of pulled pork. one night have sandwiches the next night put it in a burrito or quesadilla. remix the big dinners to make them last several nights without feeling like you are eating leftovers.. I could go on and on...

[@saltyassassins5816]

Brother recently bought Irish spring bath soap from Amazon. It was a bulk buy. After doing the math he saved 25 cents per bar vs buying at a store

[@TeachingTinyDisciples]

Watching old videos and I’m still cracking up that you included my tip on not taking children and spouses that are distracting. And 2+ years later, it holds true! Somehow my 1 and 3yo are less distracting while grocery shopping than my 8 and 12 year olds and my husband 🙃

[@fredswartley9778]

Excellent video. I really need this advice right now. I am spending too much on groceries, almost $600/month as a single person. However, I do eat mostly organic, which raises my food bill significantly. I will not compromise on buying organic because it's important to me. However, I will try to implement these strategies and I think they will help. Congrats on cutting your food bill to under $300/mn!

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

@KateBurey, may I ask where you invested your savings? Thank you .

[@vernabryant2894]

When I make mashed potatoes I make extra and then I freeze them in muffin pans.When they are frozen I put them in a freezer bag.

[@glendagrosjean477]

$262 per month was a great reduction in your grocery budget! Well done!

[@robinbaich169]

Maybe you've mentioned this in one of your videos already, but if you buy a lot of flour or pasta when it's on sale and then freeze them for at least 24 hrs to kill the bug eggs, you can then store the flour or pasta in containers for as long as you like. I read this 25 years ago in the Tightwad Gazette and have done it ever since.

[@pixiedragon]

I buy a lot of my groceries on the discount racks and freeze anything that might go to waste to use later for chilis and soups. I also prefer most grocery store branded items over the name brand options. I am always up to trying a grocery store brand worst case I do not buy the item again after its been used but nothing goes to waste.

[@HomewithCheryl]

My first video to watch and I’m super Impressed!! Great Savings on going from $400 to less than $300! I love the idea of seeing what % you are using in different categories and putting the date opened and seeing how things last! I too use Maple syrup even in my coffee (although not daily)as I quit buying creamers and I use very little sugar to save money!

[@UndertheMedian]

Cheryl, maple syrup is definitely one of our little luxuries on a budget. Thanks for watching and welcome to the Under the Median family. Make yourself at home. We're happy to have you with us.

[@marydavis7250]

I make a food plan for 2 weeks at a time. I then look in my freezer/frig and pantry to see what I need to buy I don't have to make those my meals. I make my grocery list by the aisles (produce, meat, dairy, canned food, and frozen foods). If you don't wander up and down the central part of the store, you save time and money!

[@Ella-ke9pc]

I started cutting on my grocery bill this month to 300 a month the way I did it is bye looking for delicious meatless . like eggplant meatballs is working for us and Ian putting the extra money into my emergency fund thank you guys.it fell so good to save money

[@Dwynfal]

I have two more tips for you based on portion size. - reduce portion size of expensive produce. If normally make 8 burgers out of a pack of ground meat, try making 9, or even 10 instead. I bet your family will not see a difference but you'll have 1 or 2 "free" burgers! For those with big appetites and hollow-legged teenagers, add more veg or side dishes and reduce the size of the steak/chicken breast / chop / etc. - plate up in the kitchen and put a little less of every on everyone's plate. Rarely will anyone want more (if they genuinely do then they absolutely can have seconds!). Not having a big pot on the table keeps temptation at bay and insures you have some leftovers for another meal or at least a lunch. A friend of mine does this and gets a "free" lunch to take to work 2-3 times a week.

[@robinmeier6048]

I bought hand sanitizer and hand soap for 25 cents each!!! Some were $7.99 original price!! I won’t need any for a couple of years easy!

[@UndertheMedian]

Wow. That's a great price! Well done!

[@brg2743]

We take bars of soap that are getting really small and put them into handsoap pump containers for the bathroom sink and add a little water. Saves on soap.

[@christinelegate8137]

Hi from Canada 🇨🇦. You guys just came up on my news feed. I love your channel. You and hubby are so knowledgeable and fun. I’m a new subscriber .

[@nicoletierheimer3546]

I use grocery pickup at Walmart here in Denver during the school year (busy teacher) and this helps my budget so much. I see exactly what I am spending before I hit the submit. I shop my own fruits and veggies though

[@heathercolvin8319]

AMEN!!! I spend at least double when I bring my kids and husband with me 😅 And we buy so much unnecessary products because of tantrums and going in hungry! I have started doing mini trips alone and getting sale items only and reducing bringing the kids when I can!

[@wandahutchins222]

Looking forward to this premier. Love your videos.

[@UndertheMedian]

Wanda, we so appreciate you consistently hanging out with us.

[@lisamanser4448]

Love to talk grocery shopping! Thanks for all the helpful information. 💕

[@UndertheMedian]

You are so welcome!

[@proudmammaof6148]

I was just getting ready to comment about shopping seasonally and whats on sale when you brought it up. I buy enough when they are at a stock up price to last awhile. The other way I save money is will make a pot of coffee and use it for ice coffee. I also make a pitcher of iced tea. When I leave the house I take a drink with me so I'm not spending $2-$5 while I am out. I agree 100% on this video. I raised 2 girls as a single mom using this exact strategy. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@vitasolano3272]

oh yes ninja point.. dating food - only starting to do that.. gooooood idea! Oh yes generic has come a long way and Aldi has gotten better here in Australia too. No way as good as in USA but its better now. Love that you did amazing withe the budget. Thank you this all helps - there is no one who is so clear and really practical on the whole of youtube. Love the tips!

[@kathrynboniface3455]

Try adding blackberries on oatmeal. Pick and freeze them in season.

[@kathym2563]

One of our best savers we have done is to cut down on the amount of meat,chicken,fish we eat for each meal. That alone has helped us a lot. In addition we also evaluated our condiment usage.. We have cut down on how much ketchup we use each time we use it. It also has helped alot.

[@rosie2152]

Great tips, we dont have the same number of offers and discounts in my country, but I just took your advice on re evaluating sources and found my electricity provider is part of the same bonus scheme as my local supermarket and I just needed to update some info on a scheme i am already apart of to get 2% off my electricity Bill each month, the discount can either go directly to groceries or i can get it paid back to my account. Definitely worth checking the app, especially before winter comes!

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

Some of these tips I’ve never heard! Thank you so much. We are a family of 8, and 3 of my kids are teenagers 🙀 so I’m always looking for ways to cut my grocery bill. ThAnk you!!! I’m so glad I stumbled onto your channel!!! 😻 blessings from Idaho 💖

[@angiedimsdale9016]

Take a look at Jamerril Stewart Large Table Family. Her YT channel will launch you into bulk cooking! She is a PRO and such a sweet Christian woman. She currently feeds household of 10 three times each day!

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

@@angiedimsdale9016 I love her channel!!!!!

[@angiedimsdale9016]

@@HomeLifewithRebecca Me too🙋🏼‍♀️We are empty nesters but I gain so much from her content!

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

@@angiedimsdale9016 she inspires me! I’m pretty good at coming up with budget friendly meals but I’m always looking for inspiration!!!! 😍😘🤗

[@graceerhart5796]

I had an experience at the thrift shop recently. I went in to buy a different pair of used sneakers (the toe on mine had pealed away from the shoe, and as it had been that way for six months, it was about time to replace) I found a pair I liked, they fit, and the price was only 6.99. But I had not counted on the weekend sale; at the register, my 6.99 pair of sneaks rang up at 1 dollar! I could not believe it!

[@lisatwinem9157]

Some great tips. Food prices have really shot up in the uk. I find if I home bake our treats ( 2 small kids) we can save a bit instead of buying processed snacks. Ive also stopped buying fruit juice and buy more in season fruit that also keeps the children healthy but fuller at the same time. Weekly I buy a big bag of potatoes and we can use those for a single serving meals like baked potato & cheese, beans or tinned tuna. I also use a roast chicken for multiple meals like curry, soup, pies. Adding lots of veg for sides. I stick to basic meals with a limited amount of ingredients to keep costs down

[@UndertheMedian]

Potatoes are definitely a staple in our home, too. So versatile! I can always make a meal out of baked potatoes and whatever we can find to throw on top of them.

[@shirleydenton4747]

I keep a bin in the fridge, and anything getting close to spoiling, leftovers that need used, small piece of steak not eaten (rarity) are placed in bin. I had great meal by cutting steak in strips and seasoning along with a few random sautéed mushrooms was delicious along with the left over green beans. I call this a free meal. Was raised in a frugal household. Mom did not serve drinks, desserts with meals, and they were delicious. No syrup on our pancakes, and to this day I love pancakes without syrup.

[@mizzmiami3242]

That’s a really good idea! I’m going to dollar tree to get some bins for the fridge 🏃🏽‍♀️

[@lakshmisasony9238]

Both of you are so good together. Match made in heaven👌🏻🌷

[@penelopechambers8615]

Did you know decaf coffee is processed with chemicals. Please research it! Love your show. Learning a lot. We are in our 70’s and do live a frugal life style.. we moved to central California 8 years ago from Peoria. It’s weird to hear you both talk about places we enjoyed hiking at. Anyway life in California is expensive so your advice for grocery shopping is very helpful. Thank you both for your weekly programs.

[@Koolala75]

Your videos are the highlight of my week. Also, Hope your hair looks fantastic!

[@UndertheMedian]

Awwww... thanks, Jules!

[@alisawoods4180]

Hi Good morning! Thank You SO MUCH For Bringing This To My Attention I SO Appreciate The Fact I Am SO Cutting My Groceries More Bean Dishes FOR ME! RICE IS THE OTHER AND I MAKE A DESSERT OUT OF THE LEFTOVERS! THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH! JUNK FOOD STAYS ON THE SHELVES AT THE STORE AND I HAVE LOST WEIGHT ADDED BONUS!!😁

[@leecotton3242]

Brown sugar or honey can be great on hot cereal. (I use maple syrup sparingly as well.) Have gotten great deals on all of these from Ollie’s.

[@ldhawthorne]

New subscriber here! Thank you for all the great tips! I am trying my best to get to retirement within the next 8 years. The groceries and eating out has got to be lowered asap! I immediately opened the Publix flyer to look in the middle thanks to your tip!

[@rubymckee8123]

Most of this food we can’t eat, we are diabetic and try very hard not to eat sweets carbs flour rice oats and so much more , maybe you could talk about that . I also got off insulin totally 😊

[@oletapayne3233]

Growing a lot of your own vegetables can save a bundle. My grandmother had two freezers and she ate out of it. Had their own cow to butcher. She fished a lot and froze their fish, huge garden she canned and froze things. Had chickens and had their fresh eggs.

[@graceerhart5796]

when you can do that, it's great. Unfortunately the trailer park will not take dairy cattle or chickens. Frozen fish, yes, and small gardens, that is all we have room for.

[@lisawells8912]

yes!! Clearance at Kroger!! Bags of egg noodles .83 cent a bag!! I bought 6! :-)

[@scorpio7938]

Im new here i always bring a list for grocery shopping good listening

[@UndertheMedian]

Hi, Scorpio! Welcome to the family. A list is a definite "must".

[@CharlesAvilaMeasInst]

Wow, I enjoyed all the tips and am willing to employ some to see where I can save. Thank you for sharing!

[@connieehresman1171]

Here in are town we have framers market on Thursday down on the mall , all are grown locally.

[@vitasolano3272]

Where we live it's not possible to shop in bulk, and i don't have storage for bulk foods either. Can't do that unfortunately. All you said makes sense. Australia is way more limited and food is way more expensive that there :(. I definitely try to make sure take advantage of any type of discounts or systems that stores have. Sure makes sense to do all of that - re evaluating your sources. oh yes the receipts!!!!! people make mistakes on receipts... a store charged me an extra $75.... as if i had purchased 2 of the item and then i got them to refund my money. Receipts are needed...

[@Silvergirl70]

Great strategies, thank you Hope & Larry! I make rosehip syrup in the autumn from foraged rosehips out on a walk, it’s really low cost, keeps for years and is good source of vitamin C 🙂 I like the idea of a “deep dive” into the receipts, I distinguish between food and household goods at the moment but knowledge is power 😍 Am experimenting with refilling an expensive jar of peanut butter from a bulk buy tub and so far my OH has not noticed a difference after the 3 weeks, I will own up shortly, many thanks and best wishes from a UK viewer 🤗

[@helenapereira8547]

You are such sweet people... I want to be adopted 😊 Congratulationsxxxxz for being a wonderful exemple for us all

[@nikkimeredith2521]

Down here in FL, Winn Dixie has a program. Each week there are certain items you can get for less as well as building $$ that can be taken off the total.

[@emmag5228]

Great tips, thank you! 😊 Our household is fairly frugal in everything apart from groceries, so this is an area I would look to improve. I have started to write down everything I am spending on food this month so I can see exactly where the money is going. Can I ask whether your budget includes toiletries and cleaning products as well or is that a separate budget? As I tend to have one budget for all things bought at the supermarket. 🇬🇧

[@UndertheMedian]

That's a great question. I have a separate $25 monthly budget for things like: toothpaste, toilet paper, hair care products, paper towels. Basically, anything you can't eat.

[@emmag5228]

That’s good to know, thank you 😊 I would love to see a video on your frugal cleaning tips! 😀 xx

[@margal3120]

@@emmag5228 I second that request 👍🏻😎

[@bairbrehickey1407]

I have watched this video twice it is so good. I do my shop on a Monday so will be working out the percentages for all the different types of food. Thank you so much for your educational and fun videos.

[@elizabethbednarcik3311]

I loved Grape Nuts! But yes, cereal is such a budget killer and disappears quickly!

[@cowgirljones35]

read the serving size on back of cereal box, and only eat the serving size. It will last a lot longer 😁

[@reginagosse417]

Loved the video! It’s been sooooo long since I was able to catch it live! 💕

[@larryware1]

We were so blessed to see you with us!

[@UndertheMedian]

I was jumping up and down when I saw your name in the audience. So glad you could make it.

[@reginagosse417]

@@larryware1 I was blessed to be able to see it!!

[@reginagosse417]

@@UndertheMedian awww 🥰! I thoroughly enjoyed it, with my cup of decaf!

[@LoccNessMonster]

I love watching this couple🤗🥰

[@preparingformountainlife]

Great video! I do some of these already, one thing I need to do is make lists...starting this weekend on that. Thank you!