50 Easy Ways to Save on Groceries

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50 Easy Ways to Save on Groceries - Even in 2022

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Even though the cost of food is going up, there are many tried and true ways to beat inflation and still walk out of the grocery store - paying less. In this video, we share 50 easy ways we save on groceries - even in 2022.
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@s.torres242 2 жыл бұрын

Recently we relocated. I decided to check out a small family grocery. I expected the prices to be higher but instead I found them to be very reasonable and it's 17 miles closer. I talked to the owner and he is willing to order cases of our favorite items that he didn't carry. I'm thrilled...I'm supporting our neighbor AND saving money.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so excited for you. What an amazing win/win.

@shikha5246 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say this: don’t be too frugal on groceries. I’ve noticed by downsizing my grocery budget I don’t like my own cooking but when I make food at home like chipotle bowls and açaí bowls I get more excited about eating at home than eating out. Get food you like, frugal is fine but not too frugal.

@judyaldrich2212 2 жыл бұрын

Tip #51 Wrap celery in foil. It will stay fresh and crisp for weeks. Tip #52 Use glass jars to store cucumbers into serving sizes and store in glass jars. I save glass jars like spaghettis jars for storing veggies and even strawberries. It extends the life of product.

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

We had a missionary from Japan teach us how to prepare recipes with less meat. As a result, we found that the recipes tasted just as good with less meat. Also, skipping 1-2 days of using meat stretches the groceries too. I have been following you for some time, and I have found the ways to save on groceries a great help. Thanks for sharing with us.

@bowls123 2 жыл бұрын

How you eat meat everyday????

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

@@bowls123 We don't eat meat everyday. In my response, I mentioned that we do skip 1-2 days.

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

@@hillfolk868 Unclear what you are saying in your post.

@hillfolk868 2 жыл бұрын

@@katherinerichardson1767 sorry about the random letters, I was going to post and I fell asleep. I just wanted to say I love your videos, I just found your channel. Thanks for all the ideas :)

@victorwadsworth821 2 жыл бұрын

Finding this so, more & more often.

@cheryldellamano3374 2 жыл бұрын

I make my grocery list according to the isle layout at the store. It minimizes time, and helps you stick to your list.

@jenniferm4070 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I do frequently when following a recipe is if I find I am missing one or two items on the ingredient list, I get creative and see what I do have on hand that could be substituted instead of heading to the store to buy those items.

@vzimmer1951 2 жыл бұрын

My aunt told us about genetic brands years ago when she worked in a canning factory. She said that when they finished the name brand run, they simply changed the label and kept running the exact same product.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I had a friend in high school whose father had worked in a flour factory. He said exactly the same thing. The only difference in the flour was the label on the bag.

@hollynauss6359 2 жыл бұрын

We toured a potato chip factory decades ago & were there as they were switching the label rolls from one brand to another.

@SageGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

Why then do different labels have different nutritional values?

@vzimmer1951 2 жыл бұрын

@@SageGypsy I think it depends on what facility the company has a contract with. One factory would not can for all brands.

@vzimmer1951 2 жыл бұрын

@@SageGypsy my aunt worked in a fruit canning factory, peaches, pears, and the like.

@hitchhikerfromanothergalaxy Жыл бұрын

I especially love the clearance items!!! Our Walmart has a clearance end cap where I look first, but get an eye for spotting the clearance items on the shelves too. In Walmart look for larger yellow stickers on the shelves near the items. Recently got Newman's OWN salad dressing for 80 cents, Bush kidney beans in the larger cans for 25 cents, seasonal coffee flavor k cups for $3.00 box of 24, and sweetened condensed milk for 50 cents. My husband came to the store with me on that run and watched what I was doing and said "that's a game for you isn't it!"

@cassius2575 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I have small children, 6 and 4. My tip is to not shop as a family!! You are distracted, will rush more and end up with extra stuff! My husband does all the shopping and I stay home with the kids! Lol

@karenneary9528 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hope and Larry. I’m fairly new to your channel and am loving it. I just wanted to comment on retirement. My family of four lived below our means most of our lives. Our home is paid for, cars paid for and no debt. Kids are grown and on their own. Because, we lived the way your family does, we are enjoying retirement without losing a nights sleep. Still frugal, more by choice than necessity. Please remember, getting older and being debt free is incredibly calming.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

So good to know. Larry is less than a year away from retirement. And we are getting super excited to have some new adventures together.

@annekennedy8127 2 жыл бұрын

You can't take it with you , so you might as well enjoy your money now....unless you feel it is more important to leave it to the kids....

@joannapatterson4625 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been eating less meat since August and really enjoying my food. I’ll make stew or soup every week and portion it out. 8 portions, 1.00 on average per portion. My grocery bill is less than it was last year.

@victorwadsworth821 2 жыл бұрын

Value in what you buy & the friends you make is important. I lost my best friend in October, I'm turning 65 & short on flesh & blood friends so this morning I did some internet detecting, I found two brothers from my boyhood & drinking years, their addresses & phone numbers. Mike was two years older & with me in Boy Scouts, we later became drinking buddies. He was from my Hard Scramble years & that type years for him as well. Anyways I hope to fill the empty spaces of phone calls I miss between my mother & I & my best friend, a good conversation with a friend makes these times go down better.

@vegemitegirl1971 2 жыл бұрын

In Australia we have an app, 'half price' which lists all groceries from the 3 main retailers, which are 1\2 price for the week. It is common to find the big brands are cheaper than generic when using the app.

@melilifabulosa5505 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Half price in Oz seems a rare find indeed, I will try.

@myaccount9498 2 жыл бұрын

Tysm! I'm in Australia + had no idea about this app. Honestly the comments section is as awesome as the video. Blessings 💞🇦🇺

@mendyviola 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve saved a lot of money by placing my grocery order online. I have the luxury of time to curate my grocery order and easily compare the best deals at the store.

@davisholman8149 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know - I often check for clearance items & have found huge savings buying many of them. I recently bought seven cases of toilet paper. They were discontinuing a size - I bought 9 mega size rolls packages for $3.17 each. Have never gotten toilet paper that cheap before!

@noreenp.9858 2 жыл бұрын

Grocery stores sure have marketing strategies. Just today I went to purchase strawberries on sale. Of course they had whipped cream and pound cake next to them. I almost picked up that can of whipped cream and realized the price and told myself “No” I’m not paying that and I don’t need it! Also here’s a tip: check your drugstores for groceries! CVS has some great food sales combining manufacturer coupons, their crt coupons and extra bucks.

@karajelu 2 жыл бұрын

I find it very nice to hear that American stores will sell items that are on demand around popular holidays at a discounted price. Here in Denmark, it’s the other way around: Stuff like baking goods, butter, cinnamon, vanilla and pork/duck will be hugely expensive in December, when everyone wants these things for Christmas, etc. Lovely video as always, Hope and Larry. I will always buy generic store-brand products for myself (in order to be able to afford the really expensive, brand-name food for my cats 😂). If I were to come up with additional suggestions, it would be to: - cut your alcohol consumption (or at least enjoy your cocktail hour at home), - take the expiration dates with a grain of salt (here in Denmark, they’re very cautious about them, and you can easily add a day or two to something like bread or eggs), and - being Danish, I would be remiss if I didn’t suggest that you use your bike rather than your car when possible. It’s amazing how many groceries you can lug home on a bicycle handlebar. 🚴🏽‍♀️❤️

@amandaburger2506 2 жыл бұрын

We also buy the cheapest generic brand and then the price top-of-the-line dog food for our dog. :D

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

They lure you in with specials on seasonal goods but then have everything else up nice and high priced so they get you anyway! 😝🤗

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, and I'm 15 miles from the nearest grocery store so biking isn't an option! Many places in this part of the U.S. have no public transportation and many miles between even little convenience stores. We do however car pool or pick up.items when we're out for elderly or carless neighbors. It's all good! 👍😻

@anna-lenameijer9942 2 жыл бұрын

If you keep eggs in the refrigerator they are good 3-4 weeks after date.

@alishawilson4123 2 жыл бұрын

@@janetstonerook4552 The same thing here. Too far and dangerous to bike. Their country is different from Some of our wide open spaces and or some other areas with dense traffic and no side walk/bike lanes.

@donnadarling2590 2 жыл бұрын

My father was raised during the depression in a family with 11 children. Every dinner was served with popcorn as a filler. Larry would probably like that! While popcorn may be non traditional today one could serve rice, potatoes or breads as the choice if one is still hungry after eating their regular portion. Or add these cheaper foods to the main portions to make them stretch further.

@rossicastellanos1333 Жыл бұрын

Yes. rice and beans, pototoes was handy in my Household growing up.i am the oldest of 6

@booksarepeopletoo9665 2 жыл бұрын

I have so many food allergies and food intolerances as well as preexisting conditions that I got my doctor to refer me to a nutritionist. She has me write down what I am going to eat in advance and then hold myself accountable. I do it for two weeks instead of a month because we get paid every two weeks. Not only did it help not only my A1C go down a half a point in 6 months but also my husband's. It had the benefit of reducing our food budget and our food waste which I wasn't expecting. I also found that when I was writing down the areas I needed to make corrections in that the answer was to make a version from scratch that was lower in salt, sugar, and fat that could be potentially be cheaper and which didn't include my food allergies and intolerant like corn in high fructose corn syrup.

@katherinetyrrell8810 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of portioning the meat before freezing. Often, I have too much frozen meat and end up cooking the whole package and throwing some away because the leftovers don't get eaten. Additionally, it takes up space in the fridge and ends up obscuring other foods that should be eaten up soon. Sadly, these get pushed to the back and end up getting thrown out. I am going to work on portioning ahead of time. Thank you

@barbaratrubenbach115 2 жыл бұрын

I cleaned out all my cabinets, made a list on inventory, mark off each time I use. Keeps me from duplications. Throughout the week I will list what was used up then have a grocery list of what is really needed. One store has a Senior Day and give everyone over 65 a 10% off everything. Share shopping day with a friend or neighbor go together, saves gas. My refrigerator was set up a little too high turned it down, also did this with my AC, now set at 80 instead of 75. Eggs were $5.00 for 18 eggs, can bake with apple sauce or mayonnaise. Have a chocolate cake mix made with myo, was popular during WW!!, delicious, extra moist. When making salads, I mix mayo with water or salad dressing, this saves on mayo. Still trying to find cheaper ways to buy veggies, since it is a lot healthier it still is rather pricey. Canned/frozen are substitutes but sometimes not as tasty. Thank you for all your ideas, your great and doing a wonderful job!!

@di4085 2 жыл бұрын

Also, don't ignore organic products. I found an organic beef roast one time that was marked down because it was close to date cheaper than the regular beef roast. I buy a lot of close to date meat that I put in the freezer. Also, look for clearance items either on the shelves or at a certain location in the back of the store. Great finds! Good buys you have to spend more sometimes such as buy 2 get one free. Go several times a week to find the bargains if possible. Biggest thing is know your PRICES!

@LIVINGOURPRIORITIES 2 жыл бұрын

We use the core of the pineapple in our smoothies. It holds the health properties of reducing inflammation. - Timberley

@hebcat48 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on your pre-shopping routine. Regarding which foods are in season, it depends where you are. In Los Angeles we just started seeing strawberries at the farmer’s market mid-February or so. I spoke to one of the vendors and they said strawberries are best in May around here.

@vzimmer1951 2 жыл бұрын

May is the season here in MO for locally grown strawberries.

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

My tips would be to shop alone so you aren't distracted. And always have an insulated shopping bag with you even if you aren't planning to buy frozen items. Yesterday, I found a great buy on frozen orange roughy when shopping at the bulk food store. The day was warm so I had to wrap my frozen fish in my poncho ! And cut my trip short so things wouldn't thaw. (Now my poncho smells like fish and I have to go back our again to finish my weekly shopping! 😕)

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

Janet Stonerook, my in-laws lived so far from town that they took a ice chest and an insulated bags with them to keep their item that needed to be kept cool and frozen.

@catherine40376 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right, less meat is a good way to go. Same is true with sugar, most recipes for desserts can be done successfully with half of the sugar indicated.

@RipleyMckinnon 2 жыл бұрын

You can get around the Costco (and Sam's Club too I believe) membership fee by purchasing a gift card for the amount you want to spend. Anyone can purchase a gift card, not just members. It is an extra step, but if you plan to only go a couple times a year, it is worth you time.

@rayf6126 2 жыл бұрын

Cooking meat in smaller chunks in a wonderful sauce and topping potatoes, rice, pasta, or veggies. It stretches meals and leaves you satisfied.

@susanboeh3539 2 жыл бұрын

I shop primarily shop at 2 stores for groceries and only go once a week and do other errands on the same trip BUT I do not shop at the farthest store first. I make a loop and go to stores so I am making mostly right hand turns and not idling at lights to turn left across traffic.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

This is fascinating to me. I've read about the "right" vs "Left" hand turn theory and how it saves on gas. Now I feel like I want to research it more. Thanks for mentioning it.

@sharonp.6505 2 жыл бұрын

I find it odd that in all the "how to save money on groceries" videos that no one has ever said to simply reduce how much you eat. The average American eats 3600 calories a day. More than any other country in the world. If your BMI is over 25, you would be healthier if you ate less calories. 30% of children are obese or overweight in this country. I know this is a sensitive subject but for every extra 200 calories/day that someone eats, it costs an average of $3100 per year in additional health care costs. T2 diabetes is an epidemic in our country and is completely reversable. How and how much we eat will determine our living expenses in so many ways. Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy in the USA. The savings on groceries for cutting back is significant in the short term but even more significant in the long term.

@eveny119 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way, ie the more you spend the more calories you eat. The poor usually eat higher calorie, higher carbs, higher fat cheaper foods. While slimmer people usually are eating healthier, Salmon, berries, more expensive yet lower calorie, lower carb foods.

@returnofthereasoner3200 2 жыл бұрын

This is so true, Sharon P! Americans both eat too much and waste too much food. We need to be more mindful.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Sharon, I would tend to agree with you that we could all benefit from simply eating more mindfully and paying attention to our body's hunger cues.

@matemahe 2 жыл бұрын

Delicious food & spices are expensive

@sharonaustin6944 2 жыл бұрын

@@matemahe try buying spices in bulk..Sprouts has great variety and WAY cheaper...most co-ops also have bulk spices.

@lovebug2284 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos and find your tips very useful. 😊 I’ve thought of one more tip for your list: ask for rain checks! Sometimes when the store runs out of that great sale item you can get a rain check so you can get the thing for the sale price when they restock. Some ads will say “no rain checks,” but not all.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip! During the pandemic the stores around here stopped offering rain checks. So, it will be interesting to see if they reinstate them now that numbers and cases are down so low.

@theresawinder7403 2 жыл бұрын

I am from UK and when shopping at Aldi, pick up meat and fish at 30 % cheaper and freeze, I have previously been lucky enough to get 75% off too!

@victoriaflynn6506 2 жыл бұрын

As vegans, hat off to you both for all the advice around meat. That can't be easy. Love to know how and why you both became vegan.

@sprouts2go 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Our store changes flyers on Thursdays so if you shop on Weds afternoon or early Thursday mornings you get the items marked down. Yep gotta love this mark down stickers. I first shop for the mark downs then the rest.

@mariannewesten3638 2 жыл бұрын

Just decided,to use less meat in Soup or stew. Saves a Lot.👍 Hope & Larry,Thank you for so many good ideas.

@heronhouse2018 2 жыл бұрын

Fortunate and grateful to live near family run farm stands 🚜 and because I am in CA they run 10 months a year. Love ❤ to support the local family businesses + bonus of having food as fresh as it gets! The $$$ $avings are incredible as well.

@patriciamartin4347 2 жыл бұрын

I have to share how I have found to keep iceberg or romaine lettuce longer. This is not my original idea but read it somewhere. I cut up the lettuce, put it in a glass jar, cover lettuce with water and refrigerate it. The lettuce stays fresh and crisp for days which prolongs the lettuce

@lisastjohn3056 2 жыл бұрын

Here in the Pacific NW we have Winco with some of the lowest prices. Thank you for your tips, I have learned a lot since watching your channel. I eat fish twice a week and am plant based the rest of the week. My oldest daughter, her husband and my 6 year old granddaughter live with me and they eat meat. I am spending 100. A week for the 4 of us right now. I could definitely get more creative with our meals.

@victorwadsworth821 2 жыл бұрын

We got Winco's here in Texas a few years back, I like em.

@annekennedy8127 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.... $100.00 for four people...I can't manage that for two people...

@victorwadsworth821 2 жыл бұрын

Got a great manager in South Fort Worth, also we have Lisa's Chicken, a dozen gizzards & two sides in a good deal.

@victorwadsworth821 2 жыл бұрын

@@annekennedy8127 Try Food Banks?

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

Hope & Larry another use for pineapple cores: cut them into slices & freeze. On a lazy "pamper myself" day, thaw a slice, mash it up and use it as an exfoliating mask. The enzymes "digest" the dead skin cells and leave skin feeling energized.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! I had no idea about that use for pineapple cores. Thanks!

@donnasnell5250 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hope and Larry, Thank you for all your helpful content. I’m in England, UK and think your advice and experience is just as relevant and appreciated here as it will be in the US. I tried inventorising perishable items and other items I had at home, and found it quite painstaking, despite having what I thought was a small inventory, and then I found keeping the running list tricky, and eventually let it slide and couldn’t face returning to it. Also I didn’t figure out how to use my inventory proactively to use up my perishable items. I bet you have a system for doing it! So I would love it if you would make a video to show how you do it it. Looking forward to finding out how already...

@michelinebeattie7789 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. I just started doing the inventory process. I just took a day, took most everything out of my pantry if I wasn't able to see it all at a glance. Sometimes just had to remove stuff from front of a shelf so I could see in the back. Then, took paper and wrote down what I had. I just wrote what it was and how many I had of that item. I returned product as I did one shelf at a time. Then I took the list and made up categories. Breakfast, Soups, Pasta, Condiments, etc. Then I looked at what I had previously written and put my items in the proper category. I put these category lists taped inside the doors of my pantry. Each item was listed on a separate line and tally marks next to it for the number of that item that I had. Now when I take an item from the pantry, I cross off one tally mark. I keep a pen in the pantry. When I am down to only 1 of an item. I take correction tape, and swipe it across all the marked off tally marks. I have an empty white board type sticky note on the inside of pantry door along with my list of pantry items. When I have swiped correction tape over a line of tally marks, I get my whiteboard marker and list that item on it. My whiteboard is my grocery list. I did the same for my freezer and refrigerator. I have the freezer list taped to freezer door on the outside of the freezer. I only have a sticky note on the outside of the refrigerator door. As I get low on an item in refrigerator, I can see all the shelves, so I just add it to my sticky note. If I am down to my last item of a category in my freezer, I swipe the marked off tally marks with correction tape and add it to my sticky note on refrigerator door. When I add something to freezer or pantry that is not listed, I just add it to list. Once you start this, it is easy to keep up. I just went grocery shopping and as I put things away, just had pen in hand to add tally marks to list as to how many cans of, say, green beans I added into the pantry or ground beef I added to freezer. The hardest part of this system is when you first create the lists, after that it is easy peasy.

@donnasnell5250 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to share your system with me Micheline. I see you have the keeping stocked up side of the system working well for you. I am also interested in finding a means of making sure that fresh foods get used up in good time-I see you have integrated your stock lists with your shopping list, do you meal plan using your stock lists? Thanks again

@michelinebeattie7789 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnasnell5250 hi Donna. Yes, I base my meal plans on what I have in freezer, then my pantry, then the sales of the store that might fit in to a recipe. I have made a list of meals that go with different meats or items I have in freezer that also contain items I normally stock in my pantry, then check for additional items I may need to purchase. If that item extra I need is on sale I get it. If not, I either find a substitute for it or sometimes just eliminate it from recipe. The whole system works together as one unit.

@phoenixspirit9530 2 жыл бұрын

If I find that I have perishables that are on the brink of going bad, and have no immediate plan for use, I cut it up, pop it into a freezer bag and freeze it. You could also look into dehydrating items for future use. I try not to buy perishable items unless I have a planned use for them. Life happens though.

@tenthousanddaysofgratitude 2 жыл бұрын

Easiest way to use perishables is to buy only what you regularly eat and then cook them. Having stuff cooked and available to throw in your recipe helps me use them up. At the end of the week, a soup full of leftover veg and a big scrambled egg hash with leftovers thrown in helps. Buy less - that’s a key! If you want to dehydrate it, do it before it’s starting to go off. You want your food to be in good condition when you dehydrate it. Something I have done with non perishable items is separate by year of expiry. Eat the stuff expiring soon first. Got smoked oysters you don’t know what to do with? Well it might be time for a nibble dinner. Crackers and oysters with nuts and fruit. It might not be your favourite but tastes better than the bitter taste of food waste. 😂 In the UK see if you can find Superscrimpers series - lots of great tips. Think it was channel 4. My UK tips - buy the weird looking veg that they package as imperfect. Buy Supermarket basic brand - they are made in the same factory as name brand. Try one and see which you like. They are pennies on the pound for name brand. Also know when the markdowns come out at your grocer. I used to get 99 percent off foods on Sunday nights at a particular m$S Near me. I got meats, ready meals, bakery items and veg for so cheap. Good luck!

@madelinehall8944 2 жыл бұрын

I thank you for your all incluesive information. Most vegans ignore information that is helpful for others. I'm a single senior. I need help also on how to save for one.

@julieannbailey9505 2 жыл бұрын

As a vegan I don't buy animal products, either, of course. When I buy large packages of frozen vegetables, let's say, at BJ's I always repackage them into serving size containers first. I try to do the same with things like crackers or cereal ( which I don't buy very often) so they don't go stale and don't get eaten all at once. Very good advice!

@vzimmer1951 2 жыл бұрын

Wednesday is Senior Citizen Day at our store. Every thing is 5% off for seniors if you have a loyalty card.

@1drummer111 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have written to the manufacturers and have gotten coupons and products. Did it for Bic pens, got a package of pens and a coupon & for Barq’s root beer and got a coupon for $1.00 off. Was jumping for joy when I got these things.

@eileenalholinna5310 Жыл бұрын

My local grocery store has a shelf in the back with clearance items. I always check it! 😊

@amandaburger2506 2 жыл бұрын

We've drastically reduced our meat consumption and one of the ways I like to stretch ground meat further while still getting lots of protein in our meals is to cut it about 50/50 with cooked brown lentils.

@katherinerichardson1767 2 жыл бұрын

Amanda Burger, me too!

@elizabethivey9326 2 жыл бұрын

Do you process the brown lentils and then add to the ground beef?

@shortgirl65 2 жыл бұрын

Lentils are my one of my favorites. I have a recipe for beefless stew that uses lentils.

@shortgirl65 2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethivey9326 I don't eat meat any more, but use lentils as a substitute often. You would brown your ground beef and then add cooked lentils in most cases. Just make sure you're using brown or green lentils. The red ones disintegrate too fast. (The red lentils are tasty, but I wouldn't use them to replace ground beef if I ate meat.) Hope this helps.

@kywifie 3 ай бұрын

Just did this recently putting 1/2 cup of cooked lentils in each pound of ground beef. Made several recipes I do not like the concept for burgers makes them crumbly not hold together. Seems to have worked fine in meatloaf. Also for loose meat works well.

@allisonspeer6837 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Although we eat meat and raise and butcher or own beef, I'm preparing less in my reciepes and also trying to do a meatless meal every week. We also raise our own vegetables and freeze/can for the winter months. Lately I've been only grocery shopping once or twice a month. Definitely use the coupons and shop the loss leaders. Mostly you have to learn to plan your meals around what's available on sale not just what you want. I have no problem with buying most things generic brands or shopping for reduced priced items or mark downs. Anxiously awaiting Spring here in SE Indiana so I can get the garden growing.

@jenniferwang3489 2 жыл бұрын

When I work in a big box store, we had a mayo product that was new to our area that had a coupon for a free jar. It was really tasty (Duke's Mayo) AND it had no added sugar. It was a limit per day, so I'd jsut buy one on my lunch every couple of days, only had to pay tax. My Grammy really liked it, would never have bought it herself as she's never tried it. But after trying it, and finding it to be so low in carbs (she was diabetic), it had become our family favorite. I still try to buy it when I can find it.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome coupon! The fact that you could get one per day is amazing.

@aprilnelson8734 2 жыл бұрын

I extend the life of fresh produce by rinsing it, shaking it off, then wrapping it in a thin cotton or cotton blend towel. When you take it out to use some of it, rinse the remainder and wrap it again. A head of lettuce lasts us up to 3+ weeks using this method.

@sherrellbennett1333 2 жыл бұрын

For the first time in my 75 years I am only having to prepare food for myself. While it could be extremely cheap, I find it difficult to buy for one person, especially when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables. Nobody sells a quarter head of cauliflower or broccoli. I bought a bag of frozen broc, cauli and carrots, threw in some fresh mushrooms and froze them in zip lock bags I got at the 'formerly known as the $1 store" now $1.25 store. But in the process I found they had zip lock bags at my regular grocery store in a larger quantity for less per piece than the dollar store.

@lindamcteer 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on the steps you take before going to the grocery store. Thank you!

@Rootsofgrace 2 жыл бұрын

I use to shop primarily Aldi and Wal-Mart for less than 10 things. In Northeast Ohio Wal-Mart has the best prices. I now only do Wal-Mart pickup every 2 weeks. Shopping in season is important with Wal-Mart though. Best quality with in season. Great video! Thank you :)

@kathryncooper4001 2 жыл бұрын

I shop exclusively at Kroger for the following reasons: They offer a free shopping service and customer pickup, so I don't have to worry about sticking to my list; their Kroger 1-2-3 credit card gives substantial quarterly rebates; their fuel points result in amazing discounts at the gas pump; and their less expensive store brand products are (almost without exception) of equal or superior quality. Like Walmart, they have their own trucking operations, so are likely to have the items you want, and their digital coupons are very generous. I don't eat meat (which is always packed in plastic and/or Styrofoam), and I make my own cleaning supplies and laundry detergent, granola, yogurt, and bread. My checkout total is almost always less than half what it used to be, even with currently inflated prices.

@karenleamon5299 2 жыл бұрын

Im with you Larry , i hate to shop get in and get out

@virginiaantonetty7108 2 жыл бұрын

Milk 🥛 is very good frozen. Cut in half with water and is great.

@jackiemoore2090 2 жыл бұрын

I go online and get food from Walmart they have pick up so I don't have to go in the store love it

@ruthhill5311 2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I use Walmart and Aldi pick up and stick to my grocery list amazingly well

@wendyomalley6433 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a step by step guide to your planning! I just used your suggestion of looking at each flyer and saved 14.00 on things I was already going to buy at Walmart! Shop rite digitalis coupons for the win!

@sandrabryan9106 2 жыл бұрын

10 days ago I ran out of milk so I have been using my pantry skim milk powder and I am thinking I will keep using that for another week or so since I found two more vacuum sealed mason jars full in the pantry. I only use milk for baking and tea so I should be fine. For lunch I made sauteed vegetables with roasted buckwheat groats (instead of rice) and 1/3 can of mushroom soup for a nice creamy bowl of yumminess. Just being creative with alternatives. Tomorrow when I go pick up prescription, I will be picking up the brussel sprouts that are on sale.. that is it for that store this week. I plan to shop two other stores this weekend on the same route (lost leaders only) and will price match 2 items. Good video as always.

@savine_designs 2 жыл бұрын

I have def reached out to companies i needed. For instance i got so many samples when I was pregnant for baby products!!!

@cowgirljones35 2 жыл бұрын

Cowboy and I have decided to only shop 2 times a month and only, shop our Adli for dairy products, produce, and the nuts . Only Walmart if we need to. Kroger has digital coupons excellent 👌 Buy store brand. Stick to your grocery list. Oxyclean I sent them a email I wanted to try their product but I couldn't unless I had a good coupon so I could afford it. 7 days later in our snail 🐌 mail $3.00 off coupon. Great Video Larry and Hope

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I love that they sent you a high value coupon.

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

Also,use leftover coffee to tenderize meat. Has to be the regular, unflavored, caffeinated,brewed coffee.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Really? I have never heard of this. Very cool!

@janetshares 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hope and Larry, Janet from Arizona here. We look at the store app. for digital deals plus we look specifically for items on our grocery list on the app. And let's not forget about Senior Day for those who qualify. For those who are meat eaters, you can buy turkey i.e. turkey sausage, ground turkey, etc. which is about 1/2 the price of beef. When sirloin is on sale you can usually ask the meat department to ground it for you and it will be cheaper than ground beef. I use half of ground meat and substitute the difference with beans.

@janetstonerook4552 2 жыл бұрын

My food saver has paid for itself many times over. I use it to freeze most everything. Just have to be careful to leave a lot of head space for moister foods. I package two servings per food saver bag, then put those bags in a second larger bag and seal to assure freshness. If I don't feel like using my food saver for frozen items, I use Mason jars for freezing and cover the opening with plastic wrap before putting the lid in. Again, leave a little head space! 👍

@greeneyedredhead61 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hope, and Larry. Great tips as usual. Ok you asked if you missed anything... Here is one you may have missed or maybe I missed it or maybe it was worded differently... First off, we are not vegan, that being said, here is something I do to combat his meat prices. Choose something cheaper from one item to leave you more money for something else. Like this: I needed some ground beef for a meal I was preparing but it was about 1.00 a pound more than I was prepared to pay. Now on that same shopping trip, I also needed to buy aluminum foil, so what I did was, I bought generic foil which left me enough money to buy the ground beef. You see I normally don't buy generic foil cuz it's too thin and tears too easily but I made an exception this time so I could buy the ground beef. It actually worked out in my favor. Then when I got home, I told my daughter about the rising costs and said we will be eating less meat for a while and checking those sales ads more closely. On another note I just wanted to share a short story: My freezer broke and defrosted almost everything. It was completely full. Kind of a big loss but I was able to give most of it away so it wasn't a total loss. So I went to home Depot after checking in line at prices and I bought a new freezer. It was small and 300.00. I couldn't take it home that day because I didn't have a vehicle to transport it in so I went back the next day to pick it up. And they had it buried in their warehouse and we had to wait about an hour and a half for them to bring it to us. But as a compensation for having to wait so long the store manager gave me a 50% discount on the freezer, what a win. Thanks for sharing all your ideas.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That 50% discount was a huge compensation for your inconvenience. That store manager deserves a pat on the back for customer service!

@jacquelinemccabe7433 2 жыл бұрын

you really have to check prices carefully as sometimes buying individual rather than a multipack is actually cheaper. I have just been shopping to Aldi and needed baby wipes.( I have 2 disabled children and go through a lt) Abox of 6 was £3.29 but and individual pack was only 52p. Needless to say I just bought 16 individual packs,

@terrikim4992 2 жыл бұрын

Consider dollar general. They have grocery items and on Saturday there is a digital coupon for $5 off $25. Good for toilet paper, laundry supplies etc.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome tip! Thanks!

@jenniferrosenthal7731 2 жыл бұрын

I save astonishing amounts of money with the DG app and the additional savings on Saturdays. I recommend DG to everyone

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferrosenthal7731 , thanks!

@frugalwithalex620 2 жыл бұрын

We mostly have oatmilk, but when I get Soymilk I always add one or two cups of water at the end, because there is sludge at the bottom of the Container that will form into milk if shaken enough. So water down nondairy milk, too!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great point.

@pianochicpiano 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of making a reverse budget? In other words start with the budget amount divide by the number of days divide by the number of ounces (using a 4lb per adult goal per day). This would give a per ounce price the purchaser needs to pay or below. You would have to take on account that some items double with water added such as beans or oatmeal or grits or rice. This answers the questions he much food do I need and what can I afford?

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I've never thought of it that way. Very interesting idea!

@carolyngossett3241 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found your videos. I have an antique clock very similar to yours. We are in upstate South Carolina and so far can find everything we need.

@Ella-ke9pc 2 жыл бұрын

Today I went to the super market they make fresh bread but it was not ready so they had the bread from the day before and they were going to throw it away what a sin. I when to pay for the bread and it was 7.50 cents I said o no . I ask the cashier to call the manager for me . I ask the manager for a discount and she look at me like if I was crazy I told her you are going to throw it away so she call the bakery and the manager in the bakery told them to give it to me for free so I save 7.50 cents. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask I came home and made a nice breakfast. Thank God for his blessings

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@tressalewis7004 Жыл бұрын

I used to use powdered milk in the kids were young and we were going through it. I would buy whole milk,I would also probably powdered milk mix up some and then add powdered milk mixed up with the whole milk to make it last order

@dianasimplifies 2 жыл бұрын

I’m telling you nothing made me shop faster than a store telling me I had to wear a mask 😂😂😂😂

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! I think that got a lot of us in and out of the store faster.

@2avcrm 2 жыл бұрын

2 more tricks for meat. 1) look for the reduced price meat section. It is usually in a corner somewhere and because it is almost at its sell date you can get it for a large percentage off. 2) Find a local butcher with a local source of meat. My local butcher is selling grass feed beef for a lower price than the grass feed beef in the Walmart or Safeway in my town. Pluse he gives a discount if I buy 2 pounds.

@Jane5720 2 жыл бұрын

If you look at the tag that’s on the shelf for that item and you go to the smaller print on the right hand lower corner you will see the price per units and that is an easy way to determine how much you’re paying and A good way to start comparing your item

@laurenyost1526 2 жыл бұрын

I desperately want to not shop at Walmart, but they have the best price on so many things. They're typically the lowest for milk in my area, and we go through a lot. I always try to avoid Walmart, but I inevitably end up there at least a few times a month.

@alisawoods4180 2 жыл бұрын

HI Hope And Larry Thank You for HELPING Me Stay On My BUDGET! I Grocery Shop On Saturdays Dollar General Has been Having 5.oo DOLLAR'S Off Coupons And 3 days A Week I Have Been Doing LEFTOVERS Nights Breakfast Foods Are Way CHEAPER PANCAKES AND EGGS!😁

@winnie2379 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pre-printed grocery list with a spot to check in front of the item, if I need it. It follows the order of the department and aisles of the store. That way, no back-tracking across the store from dairy back to produce.

@Karie419 2 жыл бұрын

I find that the price of the generic and store brands are always lower than the name brand even with a coupon. So I just buy the generic or name brand and save myself the time and energy it takes to cut and manage the coupons.

@lindadenneypu6315 2 жыл бұрын

I know u guys might not b much older than me but I love ya videos it's like sitting at the kitchen table with my mum and dad with a cuppa and getting all there good tips thank u both for all ya amazing videos

@cathybooth290 2 жыл бұрын

They change the products around so if u go in the store its all been rearranged So it takes more time because you don't know where anything is

@hollynauss6359 2 жыл бұрын

Hope & Larry could you do a video on how you switched from eating meat to vegan? Whenever I leave meat out of a dish ( and don't know what to use as a replacement or what spices to add to make it flavorful) my family is....well, not appreciative!

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

Holly, you may enjoy learning some new techniques online (KZfaq and her Facebook page) Chef AJ. There are lots of ways to make vegan food really yummy and Chef AJ and her guests have come up with thousands of ways.

@babalu-oc6iu 2 жыл бұрын

Reducing meat increases carbohydrates , a problem for diabetics. That is why I do not consider vegan.

@SherryEllesson 2 жыл бұрын

Holly there's a world of scientific as well as fun info to be had. If you look at channels like Plantstrong by the Esselstyns, and Chef AJ's channel (just search her name) you'll find there's lots of variety and loads of taste & interest.

@rochellethundercloud346 2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you, Larry.I get what I need to do done. I don't want to waste time putting it off, putting it off,then,huge task later.no.get it done, move on with life

@terihausker2440 Ай бұрын

I have done grocery pick up the last 5 yrs. unbelievable how much I saved not going into a store

@lorettareid4120 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Atlantic Canada...Nova Scotia.... I've always been a bargain shopper in my local rural area ..one thing I do to get in and out...I always Shope with a list and stick to it...I also make my list in the order of how my store is layed out....helps with impulse buying and sticking to the list and stay on budget and in and out....

@islesofshoals3551 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nova Scotia! I live in the states but LOVE your Province. So beautiful

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the idea of making a list of the way the store is laid out to avoid impulse shopping.

@kirstenscholz4482 2 жыл бұрын

Hello from Germany :-))).... number 6 is also good because when you start with the farest store your freezed stuff is already on the way home and not in the car at the beginning :-))

@lisagardner9798 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Look forward to these every week. Always helpful advice!

@kathyfranco9372 Жыл бұрын

Between ya'll and prepper princess I am learning sooo much about saving money. Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!

@UndertheMedian Жыл бұрын

We love Prepper Princess, too. She's a friend of ours.

@TheLydiaM 2 жыл бұрын

We live 20-40 minutes away from our stores we shop from and so planning is huge for us.

@hopeup2792 2 жыл бұрын

I wrap my produce cabbage, lettuce in flour towels that I use only for veggies and it keeps the moisture down so they stay longer. Every time I use them I wrap them in a new towel and throw the other towel in the wash.

@misholivetderosito1525 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another great video! You are so lucky to have great price drops during major holidays in the US, because ib the rest of the world we don,t! It is actually the opposite... Everything is so expensive, such as paying up to $50 for a 14 pounds turkey during Xmas... It is harder to stock up, but still doable if you know where to look for the deals. Stay safe ;) Blessings!

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Mish, that is such a bummer! It's good that it sounds like you can still find deals, just not during the actual holiday.

@donnadarling2590 2 жыл бұрын

We buy large bags of pretzels and put them into individual size packages ourselves for lunches. Much cheaper than the prepackaged ones.

@maryallen1017 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Hope & Larry for all the great tips. Every little bit helps to save money.

@eveny119 2 жыл бұрын

You asked for further tips not mentioned. 1. Cook it from scratch vs prepared (you imply this but never just said it) 2.(you mentioned Aldis and Walmart) Don't forget the $1 dollar store even though many items are now $1.25 . 3. Items on the bottom shelf are usually the cheapest, leaving the more expensive brightly colored containers of the Brand names at eye level. 4. Extend 100% juice with seltzer or club soda, makes it healthier than soda and cheaper. 5. Don't buy ' individual' yogurt, buy quart sized, add 6 oz yogurt, fruit and granola to reusable cups. Same for ' indiv snacks' ie raisins, cookies, pretzels ,use snack bags. 6.On-line Delivery vs car. I get a lot of items delivered. If using Walmart, shipping is free if over $35 . Note: you cant get everything but Ive gotten canned beets, corn, soup, clams, spinach, those large Tomatoes you mentioned, soda, seltzer, cereal, dried cranberries, apricots, prunes, pasta sauce, t.p., paper towels, etc... There is also delivery of anything from store available as well at 9$ a month plus tip I used during pandemic which has gone up to 12$, which may be cost effective if your alternative is a cab. (Other stores have delivery plans available at variety of prices). 7. (You could lower the amt. of meat used in a dish as mentioned), Or learn to make some excellent vegetarian dishes for 3-4 meals per week. Some of my favorites are Bean burritos, veggie burgers, pizza , veggie lasagna, Chili made w/tvp, Ratatouille, hot and sour soup, Ramon bowls with asian veggies, and fried rice w/mushrooms. (Some use of cheese/egg not vegan). Bonus* If you are a Senior, some places (TOPS) give discounts ,ask. Also Military, teachers, medical staff at different times of year.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks for sharing them.

@Lulu-he9dp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your work doing these videos. They are always helpful and fun! Powdered water would be great. Lol

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Larry says he knows a guy. He can hook you up with some of the powdered water. LOL!

@amiradeshon5501 2 жыл бұрын

Hi , yes I did this with Amy's organic soups . They sent me 6 free soup coupons ! It was so nice of them

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! We love Amy's soups, too.

@tanib.1050 2 жыл бұрын

For Swizerland, Germany, Austria and Poland look into foodsharing. My sister, father and i save a lot. We use things that can not be sold but are good and would be end up in the trash. A little bit like dumpster diving but with consent of the company.

@carolynmoody9460 2 жыл бұрын

I have both cash back apps..I'm 65 an my kids save all there rec's it's there way of helping me to get money for food an utilities

@victorwadsworth821 2 жыл бұрын

I remember driving over a wire that dinged a bell, seconds later guys were surrounding our car, washing windows, checking tire pressure, checking fluid levels, putting gasoline in our car, giving us maps, giving us little tiger tails to hang out our gas port & us paying .33 a gallon for the gasoline, all served with smiles. A couple weeks ago my girlfriend putting gas in her own car, in the cold wind, fell on her ass stepping over the gas hose. And I click my heels three times repeating, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home".

@booksarepeopletoo9665 2 жыл бұрын

In the past I have had Target price match the price in the app that is lower than the price in the store as long as the item isn't on clearance. You have to buy at the store price but then go directly to the customer service desk and they will look at the app and the receipt and they will refund the difference. I don't know if they still have this policy, but it is worth asking customer service before you check out. We have a red card debit card which gives you a five percent discount so we have to scan all the items before we check out to earn the discount anyway.

@maypong2007 2 жыл бұрын

Buy ingredients on sale and be creative to cook them within the week Seasonal local vegetables are usually cheaper

@nataschalorez8885 2 жыл бұрын

In our country holiday related products don't go down before the holidays. they usually go up in price.

@annekennedy8127 2 жыл бұрын

Yes...in the US food and gas goes up just before a holiday weekend...

@lydiabudgetsmore622 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have contacted companies and told them how much I enjoyed their product and I have been sent coupons. Ive also contacted companies if something was wrong with their product and received coupons for a FREE product.

@UndertheMedian 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently they care more that you didn't like it? I had that same experience years ago with Red Baron pizza. We got a pizza and it just wasn't up to their previous standards. They sent me two coupons to get my next pizza free.