START A PANTRY ON A BUDGET | SHOP WITH ME DOLLAR TREE HAUL | KITCHEN PANTRY BASICS

My name is Christine, and welcome to Frugal Fit Mom! Shop with me at Dollar Tree and Walmart so we can put together a basic pantry of staples to get started in your kitchen! Here is the simple list:

Flour
Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Cumin
Garlic Powder
Shelf stable milk
Ketchup, Mustard, mayo, pickles
Large cereal boxes
Oatmeal/Grits
Baking Mixes
Dried Pasta
Chicken Broth
Oil
Rice
Dried/canned beans

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[kelseyminor]

When my husband and I got married someone gave us a a pantry starter kit like this and some Tupperware and a few simple recipes and it was honestly one of the best gifts we got!

[maclainenoxon]

I recently heard a really great idea for those who do want to do this for a food pantry donation. Place a cake mix (and small bottle of oil if necessary), frosting and package of candles in a Ziploc bag so that someone has a birthday kit ready to go.

[terryrodriguez]

When my oldest daughter first moved out and moved to a different city I bought her a large good quality laundry basket and filled it with toiletries, paper goods, cleaning and laundry supplies, , a roll of quarters for the apartment laundromat machines, a large supply of pantry basics and common food items as well as a grocery store gift card along with some overflow household items. When the middle child moved out I did the same with her. They were both very appreciative and it lessened the sting of their moving out knowing I was helping them get set up and saving them money knowing they were starting from scratch and it is expensive. I still have one left at home and I’ll be doing the same for her. They know if money is tight they can always shop my overflow pantry.

[lorikinsey]

I just love watching your show!! U are so cute & talented.

[delnacarruthers]

When I travel to AZ to stay in a condo with a kitchen I always stop at a dollar tree to get condiments, relish, many of the things I just watched! Thanks!

[laurisaspears]

When I was younger and knew I was going to be leaving home, I started shopping several months ahead and bought the staples like spices, canned goods, paper goods, laundry items. It was just a few dollars per paycheck but it helped not to be hit with a massive first grocery trip. When my daughters moved out for college, we did the same thing for them during senior year. It helps to spread out the expense.

[andthehatter]

I always make my 13 and 16 year-old watch these videos with me. They may not always listen to me and take my advice so I am hoping they will listen to a stranger that's fun to watch. They will thank me one day!

[AniMorphzz]

This video would have saved my college freshman butt! I’m 25 and it’s still relevant for me. Thanks for taking care of us and being our internet mom Christine.

[robininva]

You are one of the nicest, most sincere gals on YouTube. Loved the video even though it’s totally irrelevant to me (I’m 65 w/ a great pantry!) and watched it to the end. You can really hold one’s attention. Keep up the good work!

[JjJj-mxms]

That’s super thoughtful to donate a starter pantry.

[lindseybsmith]

Make sure it's garlic powder, not garlic salt! I made that mistake! I'd add peanut butter to your list. So versatile!

[sandralopez-jsdn]

Also from the dollar tree, frozen fruits, I'm always letting my fruits spoil, so now with the frozen fruits, I can make smoothies whenever I want. Blueberries cost so much! you can get a small bag for a dollar! I also love the frozen tv dinners, banquet, Salsbury with mac & cheese...delish!

[TixieDango]

The DT pickled jalapenos are some of the best you will find anywhere. Great flavor and crunch. And that pink salt is an absolute steal!

[jillthurow]

I volunteer with an organization that helps people get back on their feet, this would be a great gift for a single parent or couple (anyone) getting back on their feet; I was originally thinking homeless but fire, hurricane, any disaster…

Love, Love, Love these videos❤️

[JokinJoe]

A pantry is the key to saving money. Have the basics and then just buy some fresh ingredients when you need it.

One suggestion I’ll make is to have a bag of unpopped kernels and air pop them. Makes for a cheap and healthy snack with lots of fiber. I buy a bag for 1.50 at Walmart and it can make like 20 bowls of popcorn.

[frugalforthefuture]

Lol 100% bought a used instapot just to make dried beans since was buying so many cans before. Best purchase ever!

[dollarbilllife]

I didn't realize that the dollar tree chicken broth was so great until I tried it one day, and now I stock up no pun intended on it thru the winter to make my soups.

[michelegoforth]

Yes!!! I am a grits with butter and sugar girl too! :) Growing up my daddy put butter and sugar in them so i would eat them for breakfast. I'm a southern girl so I get teased a lot about this A LOT!!

[brittanykeith]

I've had an established pantry for 10+years now and still watching this 🤣 love Christine!

[mckinleymurphy]

Man, I wish you'd been around when I was a college student, this is so useful!!