START A PANTRY ON A BUDGET | WALMART VS. DOLLAR TREE HAUL

START A PANTRY ON A BUDGET | WALMART VS. DOLLAR TREE HAUL | KITCHEN PANTRY BASICS

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, we're going to be talking about starting a kitchen pantry on a budget. We'll be comparing Walmart and Dollar Tree, and highlighting some of the key items you'll need to start storing in your pantry.
If you're looking to start cooking from scratch and saving money, then this video is for you! We'll be comparing the costs of starting a kitchen pantry from both Walmart and Dollar Tree, and highlighting some of the key items you'll need. From staples like canned goods to more popular items like spices, this video will help you start stocking your kitchen with the basics so you can cook delicious meals without spending a fortune!
Flour
Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Oatmeal
Dried Pasta
Chicken Broth
Oil
Rice
Dried/canned beans
Spices
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
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@lucindapick2986 Жыл бұрын

There's a cookbook called, "Help! My Apartment has a kitchen!" It's written by a mother and her son when he went off to college. It includes basic foods and equipment as well as good starter recipes and others to try as your skills improve. Also, the 4 ingredient cookbook gives them a nice basis until beginners learn what spices they like and how to flavor things from scratch.

@kelseyminor7232 Жыл бұрын

One of the best gifts I got for my wedding was a starter pantry in a box! It had all of this and some kitchen tools like a can opener, scissors, bread pan, etc. It was awesome!

@lynne3989 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your pantry box?

@itsjustme.7059 Жыл бұрын

That is such a great idea.

@robinvarnadoe8429 Жыл бұрын

@@lynne3989 I assume someone purchased the items and put them together in a box and wrapped it as a wedding gift

@karengibbs7723 Жыл бұрын

My favorite gift to give at a shower is a room specific kit. bridal shower kitchen staples and a large pot or kitchen trash can. Just get the things that you need but don’t think about when you register. No one ever says “what will I do with chocolate chips.” For grad going to college just fill a small trash can with med cabinet necessities and some toilet paper. Never underestimate this as a housewarming.

@EmmaHope88 11 ай бұрын

@@karengibbs7723 This obviously only works if neither partner had a fully equipped kitchen before. My sister and brother-in-law had a lot of things double when they moved in together, so we were better off just asking them exactly what they still wanted for their wedding which didn't happen until three years after they had moved in together. However, they had just moved into their newly build house a couple of months before their wedding and you tend to have more things in a bigger kitchen than a smaller apartment one.

@thealexandraway Жыл бұрын

I volunteer at my local church through St. Vincent de Paul! You really don't know how blessed you are to have food on the table until you see how many families and people need help with food and other things.

@lucindapick2986 Жыл бұрын

Stick with me on this: When I saw the title I was like Frugal Fit Mom is like a preacher. You go through lesson after lesson but then it's Christmas and you're like, "Bring out the 3 wisemen!" You've got your standard themes but dammit, we need to hear that lesson again! Why? Because life. We get distracted and Boom! our freezer is stuffed and we need to work our way down to the bottom and find out what that frozen lump in brown paper actually is. Or we eat the same 5 meals over and over because it's summer and our kids are picky and we're just tired and you come along and Boom! 23 sheet pan dinners. Have we seen you start a pantry before, you bet! Am I dying to see who has the best price on rice and beans? Also YES! Because You're amazing! Your lessons are on point and I just can't get enough! Plus, what's in the back of my pantry anyway? Time to find out!

@courtneyrenegar4329 Жыл бұрын

I can't really think of anything I would add to your list of pantry basics. But, I think a fun video idea would be "cooking equipment to stock in a first time kitchen". Lots of kids are getting ready to leave for college for the first time, or moving out on their own.

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@melissamaynell Жыл бұрын

Ina Garten has an episode on this very subject, however hers may seem a bit unrealistic for the average person. I wonder what Christene recommends?

@heatherlynsey3092 Жыл бұрын

I’ve only been out of the house 6 months and my kitchen appliances are sparse. I’m still saving for a good air fryer and crock pot 😂

@theprofessor4914 Ай бұрын

I was thinking about this when I saw a nice whisk at the thrift store

@DonnaMSchmid Жыл бұрын

One additional thing I would recommend is a bottle of vinegar. Luckily, white vinegar is relatively cheap, so it won't add much to your total!

@notapplicable2636 Жыл бұрын

*plus white vinegar can also be used as an HE washing machine cleaner too. Just run a load with it in place of the detergent and you're good to go!

@lindaatkins3683 Жыл бұрын

Combine white vinegar with the baking soda and you can clean out a stinky or stopped-up drain in your kitchen or bath.

@loveGG3 Жыл бұрын

@@notapplicable2636 with a load of clothes? Or by itself?

@notapplicable2636 Жыл бұрын

@@lindaatkins3683 oh that's awesome thanks! Is that a possibility to declog a drain at.the same time..?

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!! Vinegar is a great addition to any pantry/home!!

@astridteeuw2374 Жыл бұрын

I would suggest to add tomato paste, peanutbutter , vinegar and maybe mustard. With those you can make all kind of sauces and dressings, and they last a long stretch.

@annmariemarin5513 Жыл бұрын

Its so refreshing that you're not snobby about Dollar Tree! Its about saving $$$$ !

@darcyrobb3692 Жыл бұрын

Another basic is cornstarch, coconut aminos/soy sauce & Worcestershire Sauce.😉🍁🇨🇦

@doveandolive1153 Жыл бұрын

Once the basic pantry is done, our pantry includes, peanut butter, vinegar, canned tuna, dried lentils, dried soup mix, canned tomatoes, and canned tomato paste. This list from there continues to grow🙃 We're on a journey to reduce the amount of variety i.e. back in the day we started with white vinegar, then added red wine vinegar, and white white vinegar, and balsamic vinegar and rice wine vinegar and herb or fruit infused vinegar 🤣😂 Pantries can get out of control😵‍💫 and we're taking ours back!

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

Haha! I have all those vinegars except the herb infused plus apple cider vinegar and 5% acid canning and cleaning vinegar!! I don’t want to go with any of them! So funny!! 😂🤣😂🥰

@doveandolive1153 Жыл бұрын

@@kimeverhart6253 ❤OMG thank you for admitting I'm not the only one🤣 and yes how could I forget Bragg's apple cider vinegar (yup that's on the shelf too!)- I'll never be forgiven😂 but I draw the line with champagne vinegar !!!🤣😂🤣thanks for sharing the laugh PS I haven't canned (yet) and for cleaning I dilute white wine vinegar 50/50 with water in a spray bottle. Do we have a problem? Do we need to find a support group? Are there may be more out there...cue the X-files music ❤oh darn, I just thought of malt vinegar for French fries. Oh my I do think I have a problem. This is all Christine's fault she started this 🤗

@juliatepe5760 Жыл бұрын

Yep, good additions! Sorry to disappoint you; I only have 2 types of vinegar.

@doveandolive1153 Жыл бұрын

@@juliatepe5760 I'm not disappointed I aspire to more like you !

@firequeen2194 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been infusing my own vinegars. Best cleaner for black top stove is a citrus vinegar cleaner. Strawberry scraps to infuse for a fruit vinegar. The options are endless.

@Fiery154 Жыл бұрын

I’m very happy to see CUMIN among the basic spices! It is so over-looked in the US and it is the most popular spice in the world!

@Ashleyjohnson397 Жыл бұрын

I agree! Cumin is my favorite spice! I buy it in bulk!

@ninnymuggins5159 Жыл бұрын

LOL at the end, "No you hang up first!" 😄📞

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

Christine, I love the idea of making a starter food pantry and donating it to a food bank. We have a local food pantry that is run through our school and when I go shopping next, I’m taking a list, buying these things and taking this box to the pantry. I think it’s perfect. Thank you for this beautiful idea! 🌟

@thetravelerstrunk1274 Жыл бұрын

I love having a basic pantry. We usually stock up as much as we can on the basics so when things go crazy we have plenty.

@ERSwanger Жыл бұрын

Same here! During tax free time last year I invested about $1k into my food storage and haven't had to invest any money in it all year. This year I will fill in my holes and invest in other things and I'm so thankful we were able to do that! (I worked OT and scrimped and saved to save up for it). It's def helped with inflation

@tf7831 Жыл бұрын

Christine, love your philanthropic efforts to support those less fortunate and support your community and educate people on how to help those in need. Such an impactful message in almost all of your videos that is so clear to see you are passionate about. We can all affect change!

@heathersmeather Жыл бұрын

In a pinch pancake mix works as a thickener in place of flour. I even think it makes a tastier sausage gravy. 🙂

@FrugalFitMom Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@rg-mi5hh Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Pancakes from sourdough or from plain flour is.good too. It's cheaper.

@sarahlangham635 Жыл бұрын

Corn meal!! If you’re gonna make beans, you need some Cornbread 😊

@FrugalFitMom Жыл бұрын

That's absolutely true!

@dianam9028 Жыл бұрын

I love cornbread, especially jalapeno cornbread 🤤

@janetmarieleo7522 Жыл бұрын

Great video for beginners! When our children got their own places, my husband and I did all of their first food shopping including their pantry. We’ve always done things from scratch and I’m happy to say my kids do as well. They even bake. Glad that these are things they remember.. I am reading a cookbook so all of my children and grandchildren could have a copy of all the family recipes from my husband side from my side of grandparents recipes that have been handed down for generations.

@loveGG3 Жыл бұрын

My MIL did that with her mother's recipes too. Everyone got a copy so no one could fight over it. (Though there was still plenty of other things for them to fight over.)

@earldouglas3631 Жыл бұрын

I've loved to cook since age 7 so this was right up my ally. When I got my first apartment in grad school my dad gave me some money and I bought everything I needed.

@pameehanson3866 Жыл бұрын

Also great suggestion is to have a few recipes and meal ideas add to a basic pantry. This can be set up in a box to give to families in need, loved that you donated these items ❤

@kimberleywebbsuddenlyshesp568 Жыл бұрын

The first thing my grandmother taught me to cook were beans in a crockpot. It’s still one of my favorite things to cook and eat.

@anitaholmes6824 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me how to do that? I have never cooked dry beans before. Thank you!

@billkelly3679 Жыл бұрын

I did that as a poor college student. That, with rice and spices were most of my diet. My roommates hated it. The difference was that I didn't have MasterDad (parent's credit card) at my disposal and had to work.

@onomeokpe6313 Жыл бұрын

@@anitaholmes6824 You can cook black eyed peas, it is also a bean. Pour a bag of like 1lb Walmart brand black eyed peas into a bowl. Then put water inside and wash the bean by packing it from the water until it is to the bottom and pour the remaining water away because some sand or dirt may settle in the bottom. Put the washed beans in a pot and put water and allow to boil for two minutes then drain and put another fresh water and allow to boil for another ten minutes. Taste to see if it is soft and continue boiling on medium heat until it is soft, you can add a little water if it is not soft and the water is drying up. When soft, you can season with salt, any stock powder, onions, a little garlic, onion powder, pepper, you can even add some slices of tomatoes then put like two or three spoons of any cooking oil (I usually use red palm oil I buy from the African food store). Allow to boil for a few minutes and it is done.

@anitaholmes6824 Жыл бұрын

@@onomeokpe6313 Thank you so very much, that is very helpful and appreciated!

@fintubertalks Жыл бұрын

This is incredibly helpful and practical video! The detailed comparison of Dollar Tree and Walmart prices, along with the thoughtful gesture of donating pantry items to local families in need, showcases your caring and informative approach. I'll be sharing this video with others, as it's not only about saving money on groceries but also making a positive impact on the community. Great job! 👍🏼😊

@loveyourselfplease6842 Жыл бұрын

YES thank you. Sometimes we only have $10 or $15 to spend so we need to take the loss per oz & grab the smaller items from Dollar Tree BUT if you can afford to spend a little more & make a couple stops in my humble opinion as long as you're not burning through gas it's worth going to both stores. Sometimes I watch people make these "budget meals" videos & only shop at Dollar Tree & I'm seeing the same items I grabbed in a bigger size for less money at Walmart

@verity1234 Жыл бұрын

I think it is also valuable to discuss the merits of bulk buys vs these dollar store starters. If you know you will cook from scratch a lot it is more economical to purchase larger bags of flour, sugar, etc... as the per unit cost is lower. But, if you are just starting and unsure you will continue on this path the smaller starter options are a better option. I know the bulk buys aren't always an option when you are living on an extreme budget but if you can swing it they save you in the long run (just like the freezer fills do). For the appliances like air fryers and instant pots you can also check your local garage sales or FB style market places. As Christine mentioned a lot of people have buyers remorse and resell them or in estate clean outs they are often found like new.

@leenatoivanen3787 Жыл бұрын

I always keep eggs and frozen paratha on hand. It's usually sold in Asian stores and one pack has like 20 pieces. Fry 2 eggs and 2 paratha and you have a meal right there, for days when you run out of everything else 👍

@valeriederrick2352 Жыл бұрын

I like a barley and lentil combination. It's also inexpensive and it cooks more quickly, without an Instantpot. I make a barley and lentil stew/soup in the winter and a barley and lentil salad in the summer. Both delicious!

@danniemcdonald7675 Жыл бұрын

This is a great starter pantry. The only thing that I would add (non-food) would be some recipes and kitchen utensils such as spoons, whisk,knives and, of course, a can opener.

@andreagrowsthings Жыл бұрын

One thing I’ve started doing that I feel saves a little money is making my own brown sugar. It’s just white sugar mixed with molasses (ratio of 1 cup sugar to 1 Tbsp molasses for light/2 Tbsp for dark) so it’s not complicated and I think it tastes better, fresher and I don’t have to buy brown sugar. Obviously I still have to buy molasses but I don’t use that much and it has a good shelf life so I think it’s a savings still (though I’ll admit I’ve not crunched the numbers very hard). I’ve also stopped buying bread crumbs and just make my own. Started when I couldn’t find them on the shelves a few years back, and now it seems silly that I used to buy them. :)

@denisehollebeke2725 Жыл бұрын

All students leaving home for college/university this fall for the 1st time should be made to watch this video. Great way to not only know what to stock but I love the price comparisons as well Thanks Christine 😊

@lovealwaysmom Жыл бұрын

This is a nice idea. To add to this is "what they can make with this and how to do so" One thing to keep in mind is that if they are in dorms, most have it that they can't have small appliances. Also restrictions on extension cords. For me it isn't worth my while, both in time and cost of gas, to shop at more than one store. It would be fun to see your oldest children making a meal with a basic pantry. Keep in mind that as a college student doesn't have a lot of time or money to cook.

@Jillwillrun Жыл бұрын

Cute tank, I love the color on you! I cook beans in my instant pot and then freeze them in quart bags. And if we decide that we want the beans mashed, for use in burritos or whatever, we just defrost the bag and then smoosh the beans in the bag. It's a fun activity for littler kids to help in meal prep! Now that my kid is entering middle school it's not as entertaining. LOL

@ninnymuggins5159 Жыл бұрын

Looking great, Christine💚 And you matched Dollar Tree LOL

@lindaatkins3683 Жыл бұрын

Great video to pass along and educate! To expand the basic pantry, I’d add cans of diced tomatoes, a cream of something soup, sweetened condensed milk, broth or stock, bread crumbs and chocolate chips. I’m always relieved that I already have these on hand. :) Please click to keep reading… P.S. I’ve been watching your channel for awhile and I wanted to recommend using non-fat plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. They taste so similar and GY has tons of protein, waaaaay fewer calories and no fat. Glop a huge dollop on your burrito guilt free! With dips, pile it extra high on your chips! It even bakes well. I love it!

@Fiery154 Жыл бұрын

I’d been doing this, until I tasted real sour cream again recently, and I’m going back! Especially with my new views on diet. Fat and calories are not the enemy and sour cream is so rich!

@ninnymuggins5159 Жыл бұрын

Chocolate chips always get eaten, they never make it into any recipe 🍫

@cathyshuler8149 Жыл бұрын

This is a very good video for people just starting to stock a pantry! My pantry is, admittedly, overloaded (but the pandemic was unsettling)... Pasta sauce (Hunt's in the can is economical (I add spices to it) although I occasionally use Rao's, which is extravagant); Canned tomatoes and tomato sauce; instant grits (if you like grits); syrup for pancakes/waffles; Spam - if you like it; potatoes and onions; canned tuna; corn meal but also Jiffy Corn bread mixes ... if you have an Aldi fairly close by, their canned goods are good and very reasonably priced - as is their cereal and oatmeal. Their spice section is good too and reasonable. In the fall they have canned fried apples that are as good as the apples at Cracker Barrel!

@BookZealots Жыл бұрын

The cheap pasta sometimes goes on sale for 89 cents. I stock up when they're that price, but since the beginning of 2023, the prices at Walmart have gone up, quite a bit. (at least in my area). Some items are cheaper but not enough for me to make two shopping trips. We were shopping solely at Walmart for a few months, because our other grocery store was ridiculous, even with coupons. Walmart had better produce, but not lately. =( I love that you donated the food. We have a local food pantry as well and whenever I ask what they need, they respond with "everything."

@shellierobledo Жыл бұрын

Kroger has pasta for 0.79/lb in Texas this week!

@danniemcdonald7675 Жыл бұрын

One of my local grocery stores has Ronco pasta on sale for $.79 this week. Looking closer, the shells are 7-8 Oz. and the spaghetti are 12 oz.

@lizacisneros9170 Жыл бұрын

Our food max sometimes has pasta for sale for .88 and I stock up when they are on sale

@santaortega2198 11 ай бұрын

Buy the Walmart brand 4 lbs of pasta for less money

@BookZealots 11 ай бұрын

@@santaortega2198 four pounds?! My walmart doesn't sell that.

@LorreneRomanic Жыл бұрын

Your ending reminded me of Ferris Bueller's Day off end credits. "You're still here? It's over! Go home..... Go" 🤣

@ScrittiSparkle Жыл бұрын

christine ive been watching your channel for a million years,you inspired me to lose weight,i have been losing weight,i hear you in my thoughts just eat fruit,even tinned fruit,i know you eat bread,so i dont restrict bread,i do have ibs and im like so dont go out much at all,but i excersise for about 3 hours a day,6 days a week in my house,i just wanted to thank you for giving me the motavation for losing weight,all my best wishes to you and your family,from line .as in celine dion,its just line

@gladyschandler6724 Жыл бұрын

Supermarket Mexican section have great prices on some spices like bay leaves, cinnamon or H.E.B. has bulk spices.

@caroldobbs2666 Жыл бұрын

Our Dollar Tree has day old bread. If they r not sold by a certain date they will mark down to 50 cents. I got bagels, bread and English muffins the other day. Great deal. I know the bread is mainly just white bread but in these times it sure helps.

@rachalnocchi5600 Жыл бұрын

I totally posted this video on my Facebook page because whether you are a veteran, intermediate or novice in the kitchen, this video is a fantastic tutorial or refresher course! Thank you so much for posting this!🥰

@jolenefarley3241 Жыл бұрын

I move countries every couple of years and always have to deplete my pantry and restock. Even though I don't do my shopping at Wal-Mart/Dollar Tree, these videos help me so much to make a list and make sure I'm not forgetting any basics on my first grocery trip in a new place!

@lisapop5219 Жыл бұрын

Louisiana brand hot sauce is essential for me. It covers a multitude of cooking gone wrong and tastes good with cooking gone right too.

@theprofessor4914 Ай бұрын

Nicely done. I hear from my students there are very few high schools teaching home ec/food science. My parents gave me a box of stuff after i graduated ftom college w the basics of kitchen goods and herbs and spices. So appreciated.

@ninnymuggins5159 Жыл бұрын

GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY FREE PANTRY: Boxed unsweetened almond milk, canned unsweetened coconut milk, avocado oil, coconut oil, nut butter, fruit and vegetable cans and cups, dairy-free protein powder, gluten-free vegan mac and "cheese", cans of chicken/ tuna/ roast beef, chicken-rice soup, gluten-free pancakes and gluten-free pasta, marinara sauce. Some people are allergic/ sensitive so I hope that helps.

@antiantipoda Жыл бұрын

Living alone in Brazil, I think I have nailed the easiest way to always have cooked beans on hand. Two pounds of beans in a big pot. Cover with cold water. Tomorrow you add more water, so they are still covered and turn on the stove. Boil until cooked. Every half hour, go there, stir, add water if it needs and taste. Cool in a sink full of water with a couple of bottles of frozen water. Store in the fridge. Tomorrow, portion in open tupperwares and freeze. Remove the frozen blocks into a plastic bag. Yes, it is a few days of work only a few minutes each day, but it lasts for half a year for me. My stock of frozen beans is low, so now is the time to do this again.

@PebblesSherry79 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you on the beans in the Instant Pot! I struggled with making beans and never made a successful batch until I started using the Instant Pot! So easy and delicious!!

@mtherfnprincess Жыл бұрын

I am always quoting movies randomly. I love when other people do it 😂

@katteare2931 Жыл бұрын

I have two neighbors that are moving soon. They have each been purging and putting unwanted items out on the street. Each purged an Instant Pot and an Air Fryer, amongst other quick to disappear items. I scored an Instant Pot. Thanks for the bean lesson. I've also noticed those appliances at the thrift stores!

@JTull Жыл бұрын

Pasta sauce, vinegar, bbq and tomato sauce. I know you have assorted herbs but a versatile seasoning for chicken, meat and veg is so handy for a dry rub or to be sprinkled on anything. Amazing list from you.

@MT-US Жыл бұрын

We have pantries in the local colleges, also. I plan on donating some pots and pans that I don't use or need there. I SO appreciate the bean tutorial; I have gotten some dried beans and have personally never cooked/seen them cooked. Very intimidating! This helps though! I just hope mine will taste good 😂 Thank you!!

@homemommy6295 11 ай бұрын

Don't forget to add cinnamon to your list. A really helpful spice and it makes baked goods even better.

@angelahawkins8069 Жыл бұрын

I so love this video!! I never miss your videos! They bring me wonderful tips, options, and the frugality that I appreciate!! Wonderful plan to donate the pantry items!

@ashleylee7523 11 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your videos & your humor 😂 I love both lol

@scottminshall6420 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Christine! Love your videos, you always make them interesting to watch and I really like the fact you are about helping others whether its on KZfaq or local. Please keep up the great work and we always look forward to new content.

@elizabethcomposto3994 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos!! Thanks for all you do & share with us 😊 Your hair looks awesome 👍🏻

@davesskillet9235 Жыл бұрын

Nice that you care enough to help others in your community. Thanks for sharing

@robinguertin574 10 ай бұрын

When my husband and I got married 34 years ago, my in- laws surprised us with a full pantry. What a thoughtful blessing that was!

@amyk6453 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips! Those are some good tips!

@alexanderschwarm7755 Жыл бұрын

Nothing makes me happier than a new uploadl from adorable Christine

@jenniferfrudd3444 10 ай бұрын

Buying 2nd hand small kitchen appliances… on this topic. This is also a great thing to do as an older homemaker. I am 67, retired, and have lots of time to cook and want to try the newer gadgets. In my house now, and using all of them, some more than others. Small rice cooker, waffle maker, mini dash waffle maker & bread machine. Also a Bundt pan, angel food cake pan. All bought from thrift stores. Now they may not be the most recently invented gadgets. But basically, before I order something from Amazon, I try to shop my local thrift stores first before I order. Just an idea. Definitely a frugal thing to do. At the same time my husband and I are on spurts and starts going thru all our belongings and donating 20 times more stuff than I am bringing back into the house.

@abigailmuser5871 10 ай бұрын

While you were comparing the olive oil sizes I felt like you missed a golden movie quote opportunity from zoolander "Is this a school for Ants!" 😂

@Ozarkmountainoutback1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic gift for newlyweds too!

@carlarancatore-white4886 Жыл бұрын

We added salad dressing to our basic pantry. You can add italian dressing and it has your vinegar, oil and your basic seasoning in it. Generic works wonders. Canned chicken, Raman, peanut butter, dry beans and mayo. We have a decent aldi in our area so we could really do this on a budget when we were getting started.

@scallopbunny Жыл бұрын

Canned tomatoes are one of my favorite pantry staples. It's a great way to add veggies to almost anything, and a great soup is canned tomatoes, cooked beans, chicken broth, and carrots, onions, celery if you have them. Adding sausage and/or frozen greens is another good addition! Just season however you like and it's a huge, cheap pot of soup

@ter8330 Жыл бұрын

Some of the stuff you come up with is just awesome!

@terrip8451 10 ай бұрын

This is a good example of where you could shop both stores to save, getting the cheaper items at dollar tree and filling in the missing items with Walmart. The total would be between those two. I love shopping multiple stores because you can potentially save $100 or more by doing so. All those little savings add up in the end making the drive worth it.

@Emily-hh4vo Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did the demo using the instant pot. I have several bags of dry beans but have avoided using them. Made it seem so simple!

@joannasanchez5516 Жыл бұрын

I really wanna thank you for this and the 10 prepper items video. I'm trying to build a better pantry and start budgeting more on groceries.

@Ethereal_glamgirl Жыл бұрын

I love this video especially comparing Walmart and dollar tree both stores are also in Canada so it’s really helpful.

@AmandalynnSawyer Жыл бұрын

Fab tips and donations, too. You are a rockstar!❤

@raynabean620 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I always try to keep vegetable oil, and cornmeal, but you pretty much covered everything. Keep the videos coming. Blessings to you and your family!

@janeparker1009 Жыл бұрын

Great video for beginners and any one who needs to get started on a food pantry for had times. God bless 🙏 you and yours

@kamloopscruiser874 Жыл бұрын

❤The only things I would add to your list is plain white vinegar for cooking and cleaning. Tins of tuna, salmon, soya sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayo, tomato paste and tinned tomatoes depending on personal preferences. I saw your friend Dawn the Minimal Mom suggest having a capsule of meals on repeat. I loved it and reduced my pantry to just what I need from spices to these basics plus a couple ethnic extras for our family to make 20 of our favourite meals. I’m gluten-free so I stock gf flour, and pasta. Makes keeping an emergency shelf easier too- stock what we normally use and buy on sales. Plus I buy meat on loss leader sales or the best deals at Costco and repack into sizes that work for my 20 or so favourite meals. I don’t have a separate freezer just the freezer section of my fridge and it still works. I shop my pantry and freezer for the best bargains.

@JustClaireGrace Жыл бұрын

Hey Christine, would you consider doing a video of recipes using beans? I don’t know how to use them really, but would like to.

@KO-lw4lo Жыл бұрын

I second this request…

@vickirobison2902 Жыл бұрын

Wish my dollar store looked like yours. Thanks for all the tips :)

@suzettedorning9113 Жыл бұрын

I LOVE dried beans! My fathers favorite recipe is an overnight baked bean dish with home mixed bbq sauce. It's been passed down through a couple of generations now, and I finally got it all typed up and legible so other family members can have it - but so far, they all just request me to make them! Haha! LOVE your channel!! I'm just a state away (west) from you. Not that I would stalk you. Most likely not. But... ya know... Lol!! Keep up the great channel!

@kathybullmer8884 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information! I love my Instant pot, I use mine every week.

@janetmarieleo7522 Жыл бұрын

Are use my instant pot a couple times a week. Usually because I’m canning some thing. I have done all kinds of beans in it. However, my husband likes when I do the northern beans. Are usually trim up our bacon if we have it in the house. I see those trimmings in a freezer bag or any extra ham left over. I just have a bag for that and I sauté it really well in the instant pot and your beans in there and your water and it’s really quite tasty. Anytime there’s a get together, I make trees and trees of beans but I use my instant pot so I can do it in batches and then I bake it off with bacon on top of it

@denacastellanos6267 Жыл бұрын

OMG!! I think you are in my brain! Just last week I was watching some of your videos and I was trying to find one that showed me what good basics I should have on hand. And...Ta Da! My very own Fairy God-Shopper (FFM) swooped in and saved the day! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤❤

@LeMErin21 Жыл бұрын

Love the Princess Bride reference 😄

@aprilok440 Жыл бұрын

Great tips. I like to stock pile were I can. So that I can save money down the road.

@gladyschandler6724 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo on making beans some people need this. I'm Puerto Rico and learned to make beans by the time I was 12.

@KatieK92 Жыл бұрын

Great video. 🙌🏻 For me a must have is canned tomatoes. Crushed, whole…doesn’t matter. You can make an easy sauce with it, or use ist for homemade pizza, even in soups or beans. They are super versatile. 😊

@danijohnson1038 Жыл бұрын

You have to remember though, some people may only have a dollar tree or a Walmart. And not everyone has access to a vehicle. So they are limited to the places they can go to. But great ideas for those who can!

@charylliss3741 11 ай бұрын

Crock pot even cheaper, low cook first thing in the morning BINGO! Beans by the time you get home 😊

@joannaazar7396 Жыл бұрын

Love your content and ideas! Watching from NewJersey ❤

@joannaazar7396 Жыл бұрын

As always 👍🏻

@kimberlytomczak8662 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. I feel like I'm starting out, even though I have been working on my pantry sense lockdown. I will say I like the pasta in bags, seems like it would be better at keeping moisture out.

@maria_w311 Жыл бұрын

Hi Christine 👋🏻 Great ideas, as usual. ❤

@rayeann7661 Жыл бұрын

I am Gluten Free. IMO the Great Value Gluten Free flour is the best bang for your buck for both quality and price.

@amandagabaldon7111 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!!

@stacel1972 Жыл бұрын

In my area any of the larger towns has a Walmart and $ tree in the same shopping lot or very close. It is worth it to go to both. Great video!

@user-nw4kk1hx6c Ай бұрын

Awesome 😎👍

@sherrydaugherty6144 Жыл бұрын

Christine and family have a great week have fun thanks from Oklahoma

@laurenpool8367 Жыл бұрын

First of all, I LOVE your hair in this video...looks fabulous on you!! I would say red wine vinegar is a staple as it offers a good cross over for many different cuisines/foods. Plus a nut butter of choice.

@MamaMealPrep Жыл бұрын

Not food related, but as a fellow gym goer…look at your biceps! You go girl!!!

@lovas1196 Жыл бұрын

I love your green tank!

@dianejennings50 4 ай бұрын

Love Walmart try and get things you like. Just had split peas yum yum

@DaniElle-di4ho Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your series where you showed your monthly shopping rallies. Also, love the pantry meals/clean outs (does this make me weird 😆)

@mrsbethanyelise 10 ай бұрын

I literally made a word document with common foods we buy, price per container and price per unit for both of our regular stores to see the best. Every bit helps!

@juliemoore6957 Жыл бұрын

Your haircut is super cute on you❤!

@bannanna. Жыл бұрын

Can you please make school snacks or after school snacks groceries videos 😁 I think you already have one, not sure. But can you make a new one? For grade school kids and HS kids. Thank you 🫶🏻

@kilajai Жыл бұрын

Be sure to add a teaspoon of baking soda to your bean soaking water to make them less "farty"😂 seriously; adding alkalinity reduces the gas significantly ❤