Shopping tips from two frugal moms

With the rising costs of food over the last few years, people are looking for ways to save now more than ever. Christine helps moms wisely use their household budgets through her YouTube channel and podcast, and she is with us today to share some of her top tips for maximizing your savings when it comes to sourcing groceries. She tells us what money pitfalls to avoid and her biggest tip for keeping food costs low. This is an episode that everyone can gain some practical tips from, so join us!

In this episode, we cover:
- How your upbringing can impact your money mindset and habits
- Navigating grocery budgets with rising food prices everywhere
- What foods to avoid purchasing if you are trying to cut your grocery budget
- Evaluating food costs based on the nutrients provided
- What is one of your non-frugal splurges?
- Allowing your priorities to dictate your spending habits
- Considering how your location impacts the cost of food
- The power of cooking from scratch when trying to save on groceries
- Comparing the cost of sourcing groceries from online ordering, delivery services, in-store shopping, etc.

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[amandabrees]

I am here in California family of four two teen boys, I was shopping every two weeks for food, we were spending over $1, 000 a month. In May I started planning 3 meals a day for a month and shopping at winco. No cereal, junk food, frozen potato's, frozen breakfast or lunches. Now I am only spending $600 a month on food.

[StephanieGiese]

As we have moved to making more from scratch, one of the best tips I have learned from other moms is to prep for dinner while you are doing breakfast. Today that meant I made a meatloaf at 8am and cut up carrots, then stuck it all in the fridge for later. That way at dinner time all you have to do is put the pot in the oven to bake. Some days it means throwing something in the crock pot before you leave the house. Some days it means browning ground beef for dinner at the same time you are making eggs for the kids’ breakfast. If the oven is on already, throw some potatoes in to bake too so you’ll have baked potatoes for later and can just heat up some frozen broccoli and cover them with cheese. It totally eliminates the need for grabbing fast food at the end of the day because the work is already done, and it’s so much better for your body and your budget.

[ellendunn]

Two of my favorite frugal ladies on the same video?!? Fantastic! Thank you, both!

[lostnationmaplehomestead]

“Being aware of the value of your money, and living below your means.” Such a powerful statement for anyone listening. Lisa, thanks for a great podcast with Christine! 💵❤

[kimbuckett]

Great interview! I was shocked when the guest said her mom that was addicted to Diet Coke & energy drinks is a dietician 😳

[paulamorris]

I love the make it yourself idea. If you are craving apple pie, make it from scratch. That's brilliant!

[carlenerosinski]

Growing up, having chips or pop was a rare treat!

[bekind]

I like having groceries delivered from Walmart. I don’t get drawn in to things I see and it saves lots of time. Worth it!

[carolinebell]

Jam caught my attention, just throw some frozen berries in a pot with a touch of water and maybe a tablespoon of your preferred sugar and simmer for awhile until it reduces and thickens a bit. So good and it’s great for toast and pancakes etc. Freezes really well

[marishapeters]

Not gonna lie though we eat lots of meat, veggies, buy no snacks and out grocery bill is still astronomical for a family of four. $200 of groceries today is not the same as $200 of groceries a couple years ago but our income hasn’t increased like food has 😅

[nicholecoleman]

I started by making bread but have since expanded to a few convenience foods like English muffins and bagels. Do not buy sweets, I make pie, cookies, muffins, etc if we need a treat. Next on my list is making tortilla shells and chips for when we want a snack. I have done crackers, and that went well with the family 😊

[starlaross]

I haven't even watched yet, but it's two of my two favorite people!

[kiersting]

I saw the picture for this podcast and literally yelled, “it’s frugal fit mom!!!!” I’m so excited for this one lol. Her channel was a huge part of helping me navigate the grocery store inflation

[lcostantino]

people need to realize it takes TIME n Energy, planning....n family needs to help....especially cleaning up ....u ladies are great ....

[yvonnepalmquist]

I had a friend once try to chastise me for making my home warmer than he thought I should be making it. I pay my bills, how I want to spend my money is my business and I didn't think I needed to justify that. I just looked at him and told him, "I don't pay for cold or heat. I pay for comfort." Maybe that's my splurge, but I'm okay with that. I know that's a blessing. I skimp in a lot of other ways.

[stephaniedougherty]

Lisa, I also cook and bake everything from scratch. After moving from Europe to America, even more so. I love that you say, “if I make it from scratch, it’s good!” Amen to that - and just for a reminder, it’s gone into my Commonplace Notebook! 🥰

[cynthiasmith]

My method:
Batch cooking of several dinner meals during one afternoon a week.
Ready made meals all week. We love leftovers or freeze.
No waste.
End of the week is smorgasbord day-remainders of food served buffet-style.
So fun!

[barbaradw]

When you said, cranking the heat to 67, made me laugh, my heat was on 63 until December 21, now it’s on 64 & I also have a fleece on. I live in Pennsylvania. Todays high was 42.

[erikaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Would love to see a similar interview with Becky from Acre Homestead, I love her!

[suzie]

I loved this podcast. I watch both your channels so it was awesome to see you both interact. I love Frugal Fit Mom so much. She always has such great advice and is not condescending or judgmental.