FEEDING A FAMILY ON $25 A WEEK | EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET CHALLENGE

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Are you wondering how to save money on groceries in 2022? Massive inflation food costs are making it hard to feed a family on a budget. This is exactly what I bought when I fed my family on $100 a month or $25 a week. What does it cost today? Let's take a look!
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WHAT I BOUGHT for $69
5 lb. flour
6 pounds oatmeal
brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda
salt, pepper, cinnamon
milk
eggs
Bell peppers, green beans, bananas, nectarines, apples
20 pounds rice
chorizo
Chicken Breast
Pasta
Spaghetti Sauce
Salsa
Vegetable Oil, yeast
Stir Fry Seasoning
BBQ sauce
Hamburger buns
Meal Plan
Oatmeal for Breakfast
Sandwiches and Fruit & leftovers for lunches
Dinners - Spaghetti, Stuffed Peppers, Chicken sandwiches with roasted veggies, Chicken & Veggie Soup, Chicken Stir Fry, Breakfast for Dinner, Leftover Night
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@hardtogetnamehere Жыл бұрын

I think a huge problem is a lot of people don’t actually know how to cook. They know how to shop, don’t know how the store stocks the shelves.

@pennynickels5216 Жыл бұрын

I volunteer at a food pantry and it is shocking, really shocking that folks now CHOOSE not to cook. It's a necessary life skill!!!

@joseventura9685 Жыл бұрын

A huge problem people have when learning skills in school I loved home economics so fun it taught the basic I also watch PBS cooking shows there a lot of basic meals you can learn how to cook now today I'm watching KZfaq and a show on tastemade called struggle meals.

@stef4866 10 ай бұрын

I’ve helped distribute food for a church. People who came for food give away didn’t want dry beans and rice. They wanted prepackaged premade food. Fresh veggies not as popular as canned fruit.

@natalierene1 Ай бұрын

@@stef4866I usually take the dried beans but the rice is not that good to me at pantry’s. It’s cheap rice and it always taste weird so I don’t like taking the rice from pantry’s. I don’t like anything canned at all. I make food from scratch

@shelbylynnwilliams8520 2 жыл бұрын

We are a family of 3, my husband, my mother in law & myself. My mother in law has a big appetite so it as actually feeding 4 people. We are living on social security. I prepare oatmeal for breakfast 5 days a week, 6th day eggs with toast, 7th day pancakes, syrup, & sausage. For lunches I prepare egg salad sandwiches or tuna fish sandwiches or PB & J sandwiches or ham sandwiches. Fruit is served with lunch. For suppers I now use only an half pound of ground beef for chili, spaghetti. I get 3 meals out of 1 whole chicken. Roast chicken, then chicken casserole then chicken soup.

@anaabanana 2 жыл бұрын

I’m just one person, but my grocery bill is probably $60/month. It was significantly higher and I wasted a lot of food before I started watching your videos! I try to eat a mostly vegan diet at home, and it saves a ton of money. I also started growing some of my produce. It’s about ready to harvest, and I’m so excited!

@sharonoldham4374 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations ! Keep up the good work 👏

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

Still pretty early here but the garden is starting to come along nicely. My romaine and lettuces look amazing. My grapevine has me humbled. Blessings.

@SkywatcherSandra 2 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness

@sudheshnam 2 жыл бұрын

Wow can u share a meal plan

@ima7333 Жыл бұрын

If you eat whole food plant based like rice, beans & veggies, you’d cut your grocery bills down significantly. If you reduce your oil consumption, it’d cut your food bill further. If you do eat a lot of rice, buy it in huge 30lbs bag from your local chinese grocery store.

@carmarasmussen8118 2 жыл бұрын

These challenges are so very needed right now. So many people are really struggling to put food on the table and gas in their cars. Its getting scary for many. Thanks for all you do! 😊

@melann4065 2 жыл бұрын

Send me eggs were are up to 1699 for 5 dozen at the best price I can find

@samanthaclark5348 2 жыл бұрын

@@melann4065 i feel ya, our twin pack 18ct eggs ar walmart is almost $10

@down-the-rabbit-hole 2 жыл бұрын

@@melann4065 Costco is quite a bit cheaper. At least when I bought them last week they were....

@bglavin3614 2 жыл бұрын

I found a doz large eggs at Lidel for $1.29 and organic fox large for $2.99. I work at another grocery store and they're charging $3.20 for reg large eggs

@Kathrynlove Жыл бұрын

It's only scary if you want it to be

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 жыл бұрын

Went to a estate sale I asked what they were going to do with the can goods she said you can take all you want. I got enough to sink my wheels into the fenders. 12 milk crates full.

@rms5993 2 жыл бұрын

That was quite a haul. Good for you.

@jillgott6567 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome…I dream of something like that.

@shoot4themoon406 Жыл бұрын

Nice idea.

@josephinasharp9202 Жыл бұрын

Wow you are so smart! Inflation will not stop you😮

@jamiedesoto1418 Жыл бұрын

I am expecting twins in a month and wasn't sure how we would manage as a family of 5 once they arrive. This video lead to me getting on WIC last week! It has taken away so much of my anxiety about feeding my family. Thank you SO much!

@FrugalFitMom Жыл бұрын

Yay, congrats!!!

@FLMegan Жыл бұрын

Twins are amazing and we were on WIC at first with ours. Enjoy your sweet babies.

@bekgeorge9672 Жыл бұрын

You will be okay! Our standard of living is much higher than it really needs to be (generally speaking). Us parents have the miraculous ability to take care of our kids, even when we worry we won’t be able to.

@chanichanti4241 Жыл бұрын

I raised twins single mom with no family around to help. Having two is easier than 1. They play with each other and not clingy to me so I can do things.

@AskAgainL8ter Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have twins but I got wic when baby 5 came along. It was a life saver!

@LW-qy9nh Жыл бұрын

I love how she includes the information for WIC and is helping connect people to resources

@GEAUXFRUGAL 2 жыл бұрын

WIC was a blessing. My daughter went through school on the honor roll, just graduated college Magna cum laude. WIC provided milk when we were struggling. She got the nutrition requirements.

@germyw 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@jillgott6567 2 жыл бұрын

The $.25 package of buns would make great Garlic Buns to go with Spaghetti, to use for breakfast with Scrambled Eggs , Peanut Butter Sandwiches. Great haul and not a bad price

@bglavin3614 2 жыл бұрын

Lidel there regular size white bread (large) is .50 cents a loaf it feels and looks like wonderbread

@90Stay 2 жыл бұрын

“Bread rice and potatoes are my favorite starches what can I say I just like carbs ”. Thank you for the helpful video AND THE LAUGHTER! 😂

@shannonmorrison8055 2 жыл бұрын

WIC now also added fresh and frozen fruits and veggies! Also, one of my favorite breakfasts growing up was "breakfast" rice... which was just cooked rice with butter, milk, and a bit of sugar and cinnamon... we would pair that with toast and sausage if we had it.

@FrugalFitMom 2 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!

@nevermind7253 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up my Polish grandma made me rice soup for lunch. Rice, milk, butter and salt... Delicious

@trackydoo 2 жыл бұрын

That sound a lot like the creamed rice dish my mom made us as kids. Hot and creamy with cinnamon and sugar.

@rudiannwildgoose-laing4629 2 жыл бұрын

😋 I had something similar, grits instead of rice.

@elledoroloco 2 жыл бұрын

Breakfast rice is soooo good

@LorreneRomanic 2 жыл бұрын

Christine, do you plan to do 3 more weeks of shopping like this to represent what you would've bought for a full month back then? That would be interesting to see! I really wish I knew all these tips when my kids were young, and I quit my job to stay home with them fullt-time. I did have WIC for my 2nd child, and I frequently shopped at a bent & dent store which saved me a TON of money! But, I still could have been more frugal. Now I'm alone (husband passed away & kids are grown) so I have to give myself a pep talk to cook for myself - I've been watching your videos to get motivation and ideas. I bought ingredients to make your Baked Potato Soup as well as a couple other recipes from your other videos 😁

@jessikalopez4710 2 жыл бұрын

Commenting to boost this comment

@jonilohman5473 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a great idea!!

@Sk8rToon 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on the other end of the spectrum as you (yet to be married, no kids) but living alone I feel you with needing a Pep talk to cook. And since it’s just me it’s so easy to just eat half a proper meal (skip the veggie, just have cereal AGAIN), or stick to the TV dinner meals instead of making a proper meal from scratch.

@stillsinglestephanie 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sk8rToon Same, some days as much as I love to cook I just don’t feel like cooking when it’s only for me.

@kristina4944 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if we’d see the next 3 weeks!

@thewadsquad 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goooooosh. Great field trip to the grocery store 🎉😂💀 👏🏻 👏🏻

@ashleyfrederick3292 Жыл бұрын

She sounded just like you 😂😂😂

@oODreamlessOo Жыл бұрын

Love it! ♡

@jmonta21 Жыл бұрын

I knew it was you because her voice was on point!

@rae3356 Жыл бұрын

Yessss!!

@sarab9385 2 жыл бұрын

When my grocery budget was much tighter, I asked for grocery store and Target/Walmart gift cards for Christmas. There were people that wanted to buy me gifts and that was the best thing they could give me. To this day, I get so excited if I can use a gift card to cover my weekly shopping. Updated to say - I still list the grocery store and Target or Walmart for gift card suggestions! I’ll also list things that are more of a treat like Chipotle or Chick Fil A. Still love it and loved it even more when my budget was much tighter!

@amandawilliams5219 2 жыл бұрын

WIC was such a blessing to me when I was a young Mom! I am so impressed that you talked about being on that assistance program. 👏👏👏

@heatherfults7506 Жыл бұрын

@C NB Yes!! It probably varies by state but I’m almost positive that as long as your monthly income doesn’t cap a certain amount you’ll qualify.

@cdorst08 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for not disparaging WIC. It helped me out so much when I was younger. Thank you for sharing your tips on how we all used to do it.

@eviea6897 Жыл бұрын

Growing up as one of five kids with both parents working full time at low-income jobs, I know what it's like to be frugal. We also had food stamps, and my Mom could stretch a dollar better than anyone else I've ever known. It was all generic brands, homemade bread, canned veggies, whole chickens instead of boneless, generic Koolaid and homebrewer sweet tea instead of cola. We had beans and cornbread a lot. Lots of stews and casseroles. Only time we had fresh fish was when my dad went fishing cus store bought fish is too pricey. We also had PBandJs or baloney sandwiches because that was cheaper than other deli meats. We never went out to eat, except on the long drive to visit relatives once or twice a year. And then it was Sonic or Pizza Hut. That was back when Sonic still had the brown bag special and lower prices. A big family in the same situation now wouldn't be able to afford to eat there. Those were the good ole days. And I still love me some slow-cooked pinto beans with salted pork and homemade cornbread. You don't always need expensive stuff or fine dining to be content and appreciative.

@cherylgaston479 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@Cozyhomemaking Жыл бұрын

Love this comment the most!

@catieawillis 2 жыл бұрын

WIC is one of the only reasons I get so many fresh fruits for my kids. Frozen is definitely cheaper, but that extra money from WIC for fruits and veggies makes a big difference in whether or not we have fresh fruit in the house

@brookiebergan 2 жыл бұрын

This makes me happy! This is how I want my tax dollars spent- putting healthy food in homes to support children!

@laurahill4862 2 жыл бұрын

@@brookiebergan was just going to say the same…more $$$ support for families!

@karenperry5998 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the "field trip" reference from Kim!!

@elledoroloco 2 жыл бұрын

"Field Trip field trip!" I love Kim! 🤣 Breakfast dinner is a great hack for savings and when I'm lazy.

@kristina4944 2 жыл бұрын

Kim who?! What am I missing? 😆

@hannahkayee831 2 жыл бұрын

Not with egg prices lol

@hannahkayee831 2 жыл бұрын

@@kristina4944 "the wads" such a gem!

@melissamcfadden9684 2 жыл бұрын

Girl! You keep me and my daughter alive! Thank you so much for all of your budget videos, I continue to learn from you daily even at the age of 50! You are an angel and a blessing

@ellefalconer1095 2 жыл бұрын

Use canned crushed tomatoes and season with granulated garlic, onion powder, Italian herb seasoning, whatever you like really and make your own pasta sauce. It usually works out to be a better deal. You can add veggies as well like shredded zuchinni (a must in our house) to bulk it up and freeze the excess for the following week.

@lesliekanengiser8482 2 жыл бұрын

I love to do shredded zucchini or other veg in stuff. I puree carrot, celery, onion and bell pepper and sautee then use in my meatloaf. Sloppy joes or taco meat often use zucchini or other veggies to bulk up the meat portion of the meal.

@teresarenee3829 2 жыл бұрын

tastes better too.....premade sauce is full of sugar...

@ellefalconer1095 2 жыл бұрын

@@lesliekanengiser8482 yeeeeessssss! You're speaking my language!

@manfredfails7485 2 жыл бұрын

It’s better that way.

@heathersmeather 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea, Elle. I haven’t made my own pasta sauce in years. I also use canned tomatoes to make a quick salsa. A few seasonings, lime, onion, or peppers, etc. Even better with fresh tomatoes from garden. 🍅

@RunsWithNeedles89 Жыл бұрын

We need the Canadian version of this. Our groceries are significantly more expensive across the country compared to pretty much any state I’ve seen.

@alwayslearning9272 Жыл бұрын

For Australia too which is where I'm from. Prices are jumping everywhere but are quite a lot here in comparison to some other countries.

@katherineeaston669 Жыл бұрын

I live in Newfoundland, Canada and am shocked by the prices in this video. Most of the items I buy are 5 dollars each. I spend 300 or more a week on groceries for a family of four eating mostly plant based. We meal plan. Groceries are so expensive where I live.

@bfs1209 Жыл бұрын

@@katherineeaston669 Agreed...like that $1.27 for 1/2 gallon of milk...even on sale...wow!

@meganbudgets8037 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I live in BC and I am buying as little as possible for my family of 4 and I spend at least $200 a week. That includes shopping from flashfoods(half price when things are getting close to expiration). I also get veggies from a food share and grow lots of items.

@sonia15702 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Australia too. Sydney. Milk up, eggs up, everything. I have resorted to frozen vegetables for the first time In a long time. I only buy fruit in season. I eat a lot of frozen fish and beans.

@jgodwin717 2 жыл бұрын

Still trying to do the $25 a week in Mississippi. Food here is so expensive, with the wage being so low. I'm glad I'm not the only one saying food is so more more expensive. Thank you for this, because I feel like I've done nothing.

@Mississippibabb81 2 жыл бұрын

Are you in North or South Mississippi. I am in North Mississippi my family of 4 is 125-150 a week. We have dietary restrictions.

@rms5993 2 жыл бұрын

Try adding dried beans and/or lentils with rice or cornbread to your meals.

@jgodwin717 Жыл бұрын

Southern Mississippi and all the stores are expensive. Beans and rice 3 times a week. 4 is 400 on a serious budget. The food is just so much more expensive here. Cornbread constant too.

@jgodwin717 Жыл бұрын

Her small town expensive grocery store is what we are dealing with.

@eviea6897 Жыл бұрын

One of my go-to meals on a budget, taco soup. A can of black beans or kidney beans or a couple cups of cooked beans if you have leftover from previous meal, can of whole kernel corn, can of diced tomatoes and green Chiles or about a cup and a half of salsa or something similar, diced up onion, diced up bell pepper or hot peppers if you want more heat, a packet of taco seasoning or the equivalent of spices from your cupboard(cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, whatever else sounds good), a pack of ranch dressing mix, and a couple lbs of chicken or some other meat. Sautee the meat, onions, and peppers, add seasonings, add rest of ingredients and some water to thin it out a bit, let it simmer till flavors blend. You could also just throw it all in a crock pot on low for 6-8 hrs. It's good by itself or on tortilla chips with a little cheese and sour cream. You could mix it with cooked rice or noodles and cheese and make casserole. Or drain some of the juice and make burritos or tacos with it. Or mix it with scrambled eggs for a breakfast thing. It's pretty versatile and the ingredients are affordable. And it makes a lot.

@babeeruthh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for talking about WIC!! WIC has been a lifesaver for my two babies as I'm able to get formula and food for my toddler The only thing I don't like is when I'm hearing mean comments by other people about me using WIC. But whatever, I'm glad I'm able to feed my family without as much worry.

@terriedahl9725 2 жыл бұрын

Ignore people's rude comments. You are making sure your babies a Fed and that is most important. I and WIC when my son was little 35 years ago. I am so Thankful I got help I needed.

@babeeruthh 2 жыл бұрын

@@terriedahl9725 thank you for your kind words!! I mostly try to. Focusing on feeding our families is top priority!!

@countycalling 2 жыл бұрын

Please read the entire comment before judging me. I’m going to give you what t use to think, and why, then I’m going to tell you how I feel now and why. When I was a young single mother (17) I was completely on my own I had graduated already, worked full time, and had my own place. Raised in foster care from 18 mts old so I had zero family to help me. I made it my utmost importance to never get any help with feeding my or caring for my son. I alway had him dressed perfectly, he always had the best food, the best of everything. While I literally had nothing. I paid rent, bought everything for him, and I actually had mayb enough money left for me to eat ramen noodles once a day and sometimes I was able to get a couple apples a week. I looked down on everyone who didn’t “sacrifice” fro their baby. I ended up so sick I collapsed at work and ended up in the hospital. Now my babysitter was amazing and kept my son while I was there for no charge, at first I had a serious issue with that. I felt I always had to be perfect for him so the state didn’t take him from me. Well, after almost two weeks in the hospital for malnutrition I was related and went home, only to be in the same place in life. The last foster mother I had was contacted by my babysitter to help her intervene. They sat me down and really gave me a dose of reality. They left me realizing I wasn’t do everything my baby needed. My baby needed me! Not the best of everything. I swallowed my pride and got help for his food, and basic wic Now, when I see a young mother and she has wic I actually smile, I remember how I struggled, how I needed to grow, don’t pay attention to the people like the old me, those who don’t realize what is best for your babies. Pay attention to the people who are like me now that have set aside their stupidity to be able to see what is best for your babies. And if you weren’t told today, YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are what your babies need. Much love and respect

@kathyforgues6994 2 жыл бұрын

We were on WIC when our two oldest kids were little. Such a huge help in making ends meet😊 Just smile at those who look and move on♥️

@lajaallen9026 2 жыл бұрын

I won’t care what people think that’s why it is there

@wendys528 2 жыл бұрын

Hubs asked me to pick up toothpaste last night..the two price options for his brand were 5.49 and 7.19 at the grocery store 😮 🇨🇦 you definitely can’t shop affordable making last-minute choices anymore.

@firequeen2194 2 жыл бұрын

Truth. Planning is key. I remember my single mother sitting with the Sunday ads every week and clipping coupons back when you used to do that. It was a lost art, unfortunately making a comeback now in the digital age.

@brittanybudgets3895 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing and inspiring. We currently spend almost $600 a month on groceries and I would really love to cut that back!

@samanthamillar8656 2 жыл бұрын

Spent $110 yesterday (I’m in Canada) but I got so many staples. The haul should last me through the month which is insane to me (feeding myself and my partner). Appreciate your hauls because you’ve helped me rationalize buying spices, flour, big bags of rice, oils - things that will LAST - instead of just cooking bland and “dealing” or buying the smaller unit for better cost at that time. I even got a lot of protein. 2 packs of frozen burger Pattie’s, frozen shrimp, two whole chickens… Pattie’s will make pasta sauces/burgers/etc, and will make soup with one of the chicken’s! Always love the tips ^-^

@MyButtercup 2 жыл бұрын

With the flour, salt, baking powder and oil you could make tortillas. Tacos, burritos are great food stretchers. Beans will fill the belly and a couple of spoonful's of salsa added to rice makes a great side dish.

@susanhauck7423 2 жыл бұрын

Makes me really ask myself why I spend so much on groceries! We should do a grocery challenge with all of your followers.💕

@ashleymichelle7342 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to do a grocery challenge as well!!

@Nicole-ng6ed Жыл бұрын

Me too I spent a lot on groceries a week and even go to the store during the week if I need something.

@marywhite9031 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I need to rethink what I am doing. I spend between 150 and 200 a week for food and household items. I am a family of 4.

@miachambers830 Жыл бұрын

I spend way too much on groceries..! I had never learned to cook for two, even after the kids left home. Then Covid hit and my husband and I decided to live from what we had in the freezer. (Just a regular refrigerator freezer, nothing free-standing..!) I tell you, it was totally liberating to see space in that freezer as I began ‘using up’ the items contained therein..!! Now, I am trying to learn to cook for one, since my husband passed away, very suddenly last October. I’ll tell you that gallon of milk can cost $65..! LOL Since, I can’t (haven’t learned how to) go into the market JUST for milk..! What a wasted trip that would be..! LOL I’m going to keep trying..! I might have to start a chapter of ‘Food Shoppers Anonymous’..! LOL Great ideas in this video..!

@chrissyb6817 Жыл бұрын

@@ashleymichelle7342 my condolences on the sudden loss of your husband, I hope you are healing as much as one can. I feel you on the $65 "milk" lol. I can't even begin to imagine what the numerous random packages buried in the depths of my freezer are, I need some liberating.

@momof1150 Жыл бұрын

I love how you’re talking us through all your decisions in choosing what you did. When my kids were growing up, I joined a food coop. Do they still exist? We would order 50 pound sacks of oats, flour, beans and rice. If you didn’t want the whole amount, we’d split it with others and pay the much cheaper price of buying it in bulk.

@LynneMadison0731 Жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea!

@merrykarga5415 2 жыл бұрын

I was just discussing with my 17 year old how I haven’t seen gas prices like this since he was a toddler, my husband was in the military back then and we would have to decide pay $6 a gallon for milk or drive 30mins into town for milk. I think something a lot of kids miss out on now is that Saturday morning grocery shopping with mom, watching the ads and stocking up on sales. It’s a huge way of how I learned to shop and how I still shop today.

@shadowdemonaer Жыл бұрын

If you buy whole milk you can dillute it to 2% by doing half milk, half water. I started doing that yesterday and it still works!

@jantrewitt4058 Жыл бұрын

Very good ideas. I usually spend 25.00 or less per week. I am 84 yrs old and eat very little meat! I may shop 3 stores to get what is on sale that I can use, they are all very close to each other so not much gas is used. I try to do all my shopping on one day, the day I go dancing!

@intuitiveliving3696 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing I’m having to drastically reduce our budget on everything. Was stressing about the food budget! This video helped ease my anxiety so so much!! Thank you!!

@silvercharm9507 Жыл бұрын

Same for me. Oats are horrible on my stomach, so that's not an option for me.

@CaylaCommonFolk 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say you have such a way of connecting to your audience with your body language and posture, especially at the end of this video. It felt very personal and almost comforting.

@FrugalFitMom 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@smhobbs29 2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a money saver when you can cook all or most of your meals from scratch. It baffles me when someone I know complains about not having money, but they (2 adults and 4 kids) eat out every night for dinner and most days for lunch. My husband and I started intermittent fasting about 1 month ago, and narrowing down our meals to just lunch and dinner with an occasional OMAD is even more of a bonus for saving on food costs.

@shannarose6166 2 жыл бұрын

THE WASDS. LOVE HER

@OurTribeofMany 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe you do a great Kim. 😂 My hauls back in that “fam of three or four” days was so similar!!! 👍 love it

@FrugalFitMom 2 жыл бұрын

😂 thank you! I can’t imagine what it would take to feed your family 😜

@stevensaxon8888 2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalFitMom please do this at a aldi's or Walmart

@elizabethsorensen7363 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was a clip of kim! Haha

@maryklopfer9885 2 жыл бұрын

When my two kids were home and budget was tight, I made lots of soup and biscuits, pancakes, French toast, chicken drum sticks, stew (cube your own meat from a chuck steak to save money), spaghetti, chili, eggs and toast, homemade cookies. Thanks for this Great Field Trip 🤗

@VictoryInYeshuaMinistry Жыл бұрын

We get a really big bag of basmati rice every few weeks at a big bulk store. The Jasmine and Basmati rice have less arsenic in it than regular rice. But rinsing beforehand helps too regardless of the kind. Thanks for the ideas and the video. God bless you and your family.

@Charlotte-bc7vj Жыл бұрын

Hi! do you have any tips for storing the big bags of rice? I would prefer not to buy a special container if possible! Thanks :)

@gingermomof4kiddos309 2 жыл бұрын

Struggling for sure right now, we have a family of 5 age 14 and up. 1 vegetarian and 1 with special dietary needs diabetic & heart friendly. We are choosing at this point gas or groceries. I love your videos! Budget meals are an essential in our home.

@heatherj3030 2 жыл бұрын

Ginger, see of you qualify for food stamps or your local food banks. We got wic when my youngest was a baby and it helped us until our income was enough to support us. Also a lot of people have fruit trees but never harvest them. Offer to harvest your neighbor's trees in exchange for part of the fruit. Put the word out with friends and family that you'd be happy to take any extra garden harvest, or foods that they want rid of. I'm sure I'm forgetting plenty, but I wish you the best during this difficult time. Gas in my area is $6 a gallon, so I'm definitely feeling the pinch too.

@jillgott6567 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestions

@tracys.209 Жыл бұрын

Great video. You can actually make pancakes without eggs or milk. Here's a recipe. 1 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 4 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsp baking powder 1tsp salt. I keep a batch of this mix in a Mason jar and just pour out what I need. Add water until you get the consistancy that you like. If you don't have wheat flour you can always use white or visa versa. We like to add chocolate chips, bananas, etc. to make them fancy.

@JenniferClaytonGronde 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see a video on budget meals for families with food intolerance such as gluten free. Great channel!

@heatherlw13 Жыл бұрын

I second that! My daughter has celiac, we eat a lot of Certified GF foods - pancake mix, pizza, sandwiches, snacks, etc. I would love to see it come to under or at $100 a week for family of 4.

@jessicadorricott52 Жыл бұрын

@@heatherlw13 grocery outlet has tons of gluten free things for CHEAP. Same with trader joes. My favorites!

@EweTube4 Жыл бұрын

When I truly needed to budget, I never knew that I qualified for WIC. But, as scratch cook, always, I sure learned how to squeeze a penny. Some nutrition ideas are: rice with beans makes a full protein, eggs are protein and a bargain, cheese, peanut butter...all grow strong bodies. Homemade pudding is protein And so good! There are many ways to save with leftovers, too.

@Emmuzka 2 жыл бұрын

I watch her and enjoy the frugal shopping, but I also watch and enjoy the Daugherty Dozen grocery hauls, where the mom buys a huge amount of food; snacks and yoghurts, coffee creamer, fresh berries and even steak and lobster, without checking the prices. Both ways are satisfying to watch, only different ways!

@stefaniamalatesta8076 2 жыл бұрын

Love DD, too!

@doloresleyva8810 Жыл бұрын

You said it lots of food.. wow the D dozen fam is a big family. She shops and it is a lot of pre packed foods like yogurts and drinks but I couldn't imagine having to home cook for every meal and for meals like the lunches. Their groceries probably have gone up in price like everyone else's but they've probably adjusted by now. Love the inspiration of families who do right for their children.

@Sfount Жыл бұрын

When the DD spend $1500/week at Wegmans which is rather expensive in NY it makes me cringe 🫠 biggg family but I can’t imagine spending anywhere near that even if I had that many kids

@vuluptua1977 Жыл бұрын

You used to also get Tuna eggs and milk on WIC. I also used to get it in the early 00s. It even payed for a very expensive formula my very sick Son needed. I haven't lived in the USA for 15 years so I have no idea now. Thank you for making content like this. It's much needed for so many. I also want to add that things are so difficult for so many and it's ok to seek whatever help you are entitled to and don't hesitate due to shame or any sense of failure on your part. We are ALL in the same boat. Please also help your neighbours share and be as altruistic as you can possibly be to others. Blessings to everyone 🙏🏽

@bonniepickering6949 2 жыл бұрын

I have had so many friends embarrassed to use Wic, I told them it nothing to be embarrassed about. I use it and appreciate the help while I can get it.

@xEnchantedxHeartx 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been saving my receipts from, when I groceries shopping look through my items and how much they cost. Add up, what I want most, the store next time I go shopping. It been helping me, save money last week I only spend $51 on week worth of food, I was proud of that! I got breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack! 😊

@rms5993 2 жыл бұрын

I keep my receipts because they'll have coupons on the bottom. Always check your receipt for accuracy! I need more eyes than I have to watch them bag and how things ring up.

@falinegallagher1218 Жыл бұрын

This takes me back to when my kids were small back about 2000. I had a budget of 40 for two weeks. We got paid every two weeks so it was easier to shop that way. I would choose one or two sale item to double up on. That way I was building up on my back stock to pull from to have a bigger variety each week. I would also double batch cook on thing each week so I could use that meal that was made with sale item in the future.

@loveyourselfplease6842 2 жыл бұрын

It's like looking back in time to when I was 23 & a new mom who had all these plans to go back to work but the reality of leaving my baby & the cost of daycare verses what we could afford was very enlightening. All of a sudden I was quitting my job & becoming a stay at home mom who got a tiny bit of food assistance & WIC but had to figure the rest out as a former party girl very fast.

@stephaniebrackin3224 2 жыл бұрын

Love The Wads reference!! Another great video with tons of tips❤️❤️❤️

@sdc9572 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your shopping trip. It was very helpful.

@delbello25 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you mentioned that you were on WIC. My husband and I have WIC for our almost 3 year old. It also helps us too. I love your videos. Thank you for your videos. They help me and my family.

@nancyhanes7720 Жыл бұрын

I think we are sisters!!! Hot dog and hamburger buns make the best garlic bread! Kudos on your shopping haul!

@MotherRabbitsKitchen Жыл бұрын

Love these tips!!

@dianebaker5243 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing 👍 🥰

@chandrahernandez5201 2 жыл бұрын

Rogue and Speedy for president!!! Would love to see a video of your kids doing the grocery shopping; thank you for helping me to think outside the box, I'm so unimaginative in the kitchen

@celestemarie5370 2 жыл бұрын

This seems to be so easy when it comes to people who can eat anything and ever thing. For example, me, myself and I… but my husband is lactose intolerant and has a gluten intolerance (eating gluten will not kill him but feels like it), onions make him bloated, raw peppers, etc. I know I’m asking a lot but if somehow someway if you can make a series based on dietary restrictions that’ll help so much. ❤️❤️

@helenlecornu1651 Жыл бұрын

Foods for people with allergies and intolerances are sooo much more expensive than 'regular' foods. When people were stripping the stores in the beginning of the pandemic it made me ill to see people taking foods for a specific group, just because the 'regular' foods all ran out (people were asked if they actually needed it and they bought it just because the shelves where stripped of the other stuff).

@kquickvids2219 Жыл бұрын

You should follow flourishing Miranda. She does alot of gluten free, plant based meals.

@o0laieta0o Жыл бұрын

I agree! I'm allergic to the cow's milk protein and I love Christine's videos.but most of her recipes have dairy in them and in a lot of cases substituting or omitting the ingredient just doesn't work...

@melodylewis1354 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Funny 😄 and so helpful all wrapped together

@carolwhisenhunt7504 2 жыл бұрын

Very good advice. Great tips to use. Ty. Always well knowledged on your content.

@bluebird4424 2 жыл бұрын

love this video and have to confess I am a little envious because in my local store in Texas I would never see bell peppers on sale they would always stay at the same price. One can only imagine how much money these stores throw away when they don't have more sales on produce. Great video keep up the good work.

@britnyg7796 2 жыл бұрын

WIC is a life saver. Thank you for doing these videos; it truly does help. ❤️

@arlenebrown4946 2 жыл бұрын

You rock honesty is soooooo important

@victoriaLL345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for trying this out. Very helpful.

@juliemariariley3212 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christine! I really needed this now for some inspiration and motivation! Watching your channel gives me hope and reminds me that it is possible to eat well on a budget and be able to save even a small amount of money to eventually better my situation 🌻I hope you have an amazing day!

@lisamartin3346 2 жыл бұрын

Another great, useful video. Everybody is struggling to put food on the table nowadays.

@mickiegibbs3216 2 жыл бұрын

What a helpful video! I hope many who need it find it.

@FoodFusion1Million Жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff and great ideas..

@wendyomalley7673 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of these money savings food ideas! It is so needed right now! I had to reduce my grocery budget because my gas budget increased so much, but to be able to drive to work is critical.

@carolinecoffey5404 2 жыл бұрын

Love these tips ! I wish I’d have known about when my kids were little! My mom was great though at feeding us on a tight budget. Lots of baking etc but back in 70’s in U.K. we didn’t eat snack stuff like kids do today! Thank for sharing 💕

@davidneal6920 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you are amazing! Great home economics! Thanks for sharing Dave

@outspoken3 2 жыл бұрын

Love all these tips

@Bex-rg8pj 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure this will be helpful for young families ❤️

@sherilynalexnder897 2 жыл бұрын

This was such an interesting video, thanks! When my son was born I was on WIC and it was such a blessing, it really made a difference in eating nutritiously and still paying the bills on time. I think you did fantastic to get out of there for $69, great job!

@melissawright4040 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for lunch and dinner ideas

@leticiaporras8309 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning ☀️ May you and your family have a blessed weekend and thank you for the ideas 👌

@CherieNorquay 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips for tightening up the budget. Not eating out saves so much money too

@robyndebank9359 2 жыл бұрын

Love kim coming through ha! I watched see mindy moms video about food outlets the other day, soon as she mentioned ot was from another youtuber instantly thought yeah frugal fit mom! Love all your videos x

@marykathrynbirkner7487 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so encouraging! This can seem so daunting with prices on the rise but you make it feel so doable!

@PrincessKryssiQT 2 жыл бұрын

You are such a blessing. Thank you so much ❤️

@heidij2126 2 жыл бұрын

WIC is an amazing program. When we moved up to a larger town, they gave some budget, stretch that dollar meal ideas and menus. We shared coupons too. Great content.

@nancycarney 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Inflation has affected all of us. Your videos do help when we get overwhelmed and can't imagine how we are going to feed our families. It's so easy to freak out when you see the ads and you already know what i coming out of your paycheck. Thank you for all your hard work.

@cintyahinojosa2641 Жыл бұрын

Good content ! You are really helping to have some ideas

@melissamoeller9608 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making videos for those of us on a super small budget!

@kori8455 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you did this video! So many families would benefit from these ideas and seeing how you would feed your family on an emergency budget. I also give you kudos for providing resources for food assistance. There’s a lot of shame around that for a lot of people.

@MelissaCapriotti 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Eating healthy can be difficult right now for some and I always say see what produce is on sale and work from there. Eggs and frozen spinach with bananas on the side is always my healthy go to cheaper breakfast

@StorytimewithSai Жыл бұрын

Amazing ❤️ Thank you for sharing 👍🥰

@JuliaDenine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I needed this right now more than you know or I can express to you. Love and Blessings ❤️ 🦋

@SwiftlyScrumptious 2 жыл бұрын

It’s ridiculous how expensive groceries are these days! However with a little bit of planning and home cooking we can save some money and eat well too. By the way oats are my favorite too, so versatile and healthy! Thanks for sharing this amazing video 💕

@gptjunk 2 жыл бұрын

I love how helpful and realistic all your grocery budgeting videos are. Thank you for mentioning WIC. It is a great program and can really help stretch a budget.

@lindahuffman6329 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice, we'll presented. Thank you.

@kayleecakes318 Жыл бұрын

Definitely needing to keep all of these tips in mind!!

@bridgetteurbano1440 2 жыл бұрын

It’s just my husband and I but if we do have kids anytime soon our budget will definitely have to change. I always appreciate the information you provide :)

@kellyg4423 2 жыл бұрын

Fieldtrip with Kim of the Wads!

@novitasari99 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Learning alot from the vid. Thanks for sharing. Love it!

@valeried2941 2 жыл бұрын

I love your grocery videos! And excellent ideas! I am in stock up mode right now because food is only going up! I even used points to buy a new shelf unit to use for stocking!!

@LaurenBeeco Жыл бұрын

I would love more videos about feeding small children! The snacks alone cost so much money! It's hard to overcome the pickiness on a budget!

@blushingmommy Жыл бұрын

Check out See Mindy Mom! She has some GREAT kid focused snack/lunch videos.

@pennynickels5216 Жыл бұрын

@@blushingmommy bake treats with oats only and limit snacks! In the old days, there were no picky eaters, lol

@pancakespandemonium 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! My Grocery budget was $80 a month ( to be fair I had gastric bypass in 2005 and ate as much as a toddler for YEARS) but we used WIC also and those WIC staples made all the difference in our budget!