SAVE MONEY on Groceries! Tips *Everyone* Can Use

Egg replacements? Things to stash in your freezer? Oh yeah! I'm giving you FIFTY frugal ways to save money on groceries, so you can pick the tips that work best for you. 👍🏼

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[Homegrown_Hillary]

Which tips did I miss that you swear by? I'm always ready to try new hacks! (Plus, I'm collecting ideas for a Part Two version of this video, and would love to include your ideas!)

[kimberlystrickland]

I love the idea of making tiny adjustments toward the ultimate in frugality... like make pizza instead or ordering it instead of jumping straight to making dough. I typically listen to videos on 1.5 speed and i don't have to speed yours up😂

[Viriatha]

You do talk fast. I love it. I don't get bored waiting for you to get to the damn point.

[FReeSpiRt]

I keep looking at your spice cabinet, it's so neat and I absolutely love how it's all in the original bottles/packaging. I've never understood people who buy those expensive storage containers and transfer their food over. It literally makes no sense and is such a huge waste of money.

[mrpmrp]

I transcribed my recipes onto my computer. I also made a list of recipes sorting them by baking temperature. This allows me to easily plan meals where I only have to bake once for multiple dishes. Then, in each group, I sub by main dish, side dish, and dessert. For example, at 450 degrees, I can make Pork Chops Stuffed with Prosciutto Mozzarella & Sage, Baked Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, , Onion & Leek Focaccia... or Honey Roasted Chicken, Ina's Mustard Roasted Potatoes, Oven Roasted Corn, and Black Pepper Buttermilk Biscuits.

[mrpmrp]

I found a recipe last year on how to make a small batch of cupcakes from a traditional cake mix. Any flavor. Usually, a box of cake mix makes 24 cupcakes, which is much more that what we would use at one time, and freezer space is always at a premium. My recipe makes only 6 cupcakes and only uses 1 cup of cake mix, an egg, some oil and water. This way we can have cupcakes on multiple occasions without any going to waste, all for the price of 1 cake mix. My small cupcake tin only makes 6 cupcakes, and it fits into my toaster oven. That means I don't have to heat the big oven, and there's less heat in the kitchen during the summer. If you're using canned frosting, whip it and it will increase the volume 100%, making it easier to spread and going twice as far.

[denisefleming]

New follower. Thank you! Full of tips and totally entertaining

[mrpmrp]

If you have a family, invest in a 15 inch cast iron pan and lid to fit. Reason: It gives you great results on many of the restaurant foods that cost a lot more when you're eating out. For example, it makes the perfect pan pizza. excellent fried chicken whether it's baked or fried. It allows you to sear on the stove-top and finish in the oven for items like steaks and chops. More room for items like eggs, bacon, pancakes. You can easily fry 4 hamburgers and still have room to toast the buns. With proper seasoning, it will create a nonstock surface, and the pan will last a lifetime without having to worry about any flecks of non-stick coating falling into your food.

[bznggum]

My favourite tip was the step by step example with the pizza. Excellent idea.

[di]

I've learned some tips this past year when I lost my job. I spent plenty of time in the grocery stores and Outlets looking for bargains. Store apps are a plus. Also our stores here have another app called flash food which is 50% off on items that are close to date. There are special sections in the grocery store have discounted items such as produce. There's always discounted meat. And please do not ignore organic items especially meat. I've even found in the organic aisle canned or boxed items that were high discounted due to being discontinued. Another hack since I have been stocking up my pantry and freezer are full is going for staples, sale items then the rest of the money is used to find treasure/ bargain items. It takes the burden and the stress off of going food shopping. The other thing besides knowing your prices is spending time looking for coupons and what's on sale in the Flyers. Cheese can be frozen. Recently I bought a vacuum sealer and going to start sealing some of the food for the freezer to make more room and to last longer.

[almacarter]

during the summer i found out alot of people have fruit tress and dont eat the fruit, i just knock on the door and ask if ii can get some. i had sooo much fresh fruit all summer, i kept bags in my car. when i go to the store i look in the clearence section

[anaveragemuppet]

I swear, you’re adorable and so much fun!

[yvonnepalmquist]

I don't get sticker shock at the register, I'm too busy getting sticker shock putting it in the cart. 😂

[ramonaneyrinck]

❤❤❤ I totally forage free greens for my 5 Guinea pigs and 2 rabbits. :)
Last night I dehydrated it in the oven, today I blended it to a powder. Then I’ll make it into treats for them. ❤❤

[JoeColumbus]

Favorite moment: jump cut to "pack a lunch" 😃❤ Even though I'm a sucker for really expensive fruits (cotton candy/designer grapes, sumo oranges, dragon fruit, precut pineapple, etc.), I still save a few thousand dollars a year by packing my lunch.

Unrelated tip - if you're like me and don't have the skill or time to debone chicken and make stock, frozen meats are a good intermediate step. Frozen chicken breasts and frozen fish are always significantly cheaper than fresh. You also don't waste as much on possible spoilage since you use it as you need it.

[kenyonbissett]

Not my idea, but buying sharp cheddar when mild is used allows you to use less cheese.

I shop multiple stores. My stores are on the four corners across from each other. I still spend less than an hour total per week. I go with a list and only go down the aisles with those items. (Discounted bread, dairy and veggies all go to food banks.) Sometimes, I check the bean aisle for unadvertised sales. Got bags of beans for $0.75lb on an unadvertised sale, great for area.

My first choice is always to shop my pantry first.

[mariasinclair]

When I'm hungry I have a bowl of cooked oats. 1 bag makes est 30 1/2 cup serves. Very filling and I just add cinnamon, sugar and a dash of milk.. Oh 1 bag costs me $2 est.

[mm]

My hubby and I do everything from scratch

[betterlivingonabudget]

I just found your channel, and already love it, so had to subscribe! I had to chuckle when you mentioned people say you talk too fast - I have the opposite problem with talking too slow on videos - it's all that thinking, lol. Your first point is excellent! And I love the way you encourage that same them in so many of these tips - gradually changing in small increments to save money, seems like the best approach to just about any goal.

[donedennison]

Chased down a receipt for a $1 ibotta reward and I was like.. this is WAY more trouble than it was worth. I save/saved WAY more with the store digital coupons and the ones they mailed me. Stacking is nice though. I just gotta get a better system for where I put receipts.