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In this video, we're going to show you how to save money on groceries without having to sacrifice taste or quality! We're going to show you how to do grocery shopping at Walmart and how to make the most of your grocery budget.
If you're like me and you've been struggling to save money on groceries, then this video is for you! In it, we'll show you how to shop at Walmart and save money on groceries without having to sacrifice quality or taste. We'll also discuss some of the best ways to shop for groceries so that you can save money on groceries every time you go grocery shopping!
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@Sielleis 11 ай бұрын

Omg, can this please be a series? I would love to submit our grocery budget for help. We have a 2yo and I'm expecting our second and I am struggling to figure out why we are spending $800+, sometimes close to $1000 a month on groceries for 2 adults and a toddler in the Midwest. I'm sure I'm missing something really obvious but my pregnancy brain needs help 😅

@FrugalFitMom 11 ай бұрын

you can email me at swimmerturnedtriathlete@gmail

@Sielleis 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I just sent you an email 😊

@cimoirine 11 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh I would totally love to watch that! I just had a baby but still in the thick of it!

@SomeYouTubeGuy 11 ай бұрын

Another quick point. It's important to understand where you're coming from. If you spend $15 a day on lunch at a cafe right now and you find something in the supermarket that's $10 and you're going to be happy eating it then by all means grab it. Sure $10 per day for lunch isn't cheap but it's a $5 saving over what you ate yesterday. My point is you don't have to go from $75 a week on lunches at the cafe to being Christine in one jump. You can do it in smaller steps and you can do it without feeling bad about it.

@ginadowd1713 11 ай бұрын

No one said you should feel bad about it. Progress is the goal. Realistic evaluation is the key. And Christine keeps it real!

@athienauf 11 ай бұрын

This is honestly THE best point. You don't have to go from 0 to 60 all at once. Take it a step at a time. Like your lunch example or making your own iced coffee instead of Starbucks. Those small steps WILL add up as time goes on. To eat out anymore is going to cost even 1 person $10+ (often $20+). So having a $5 frozen meal or pizza on hand already saves quite a bit. Cause some days cooking is WAY too hard.

@SomeYouTubeGuy 11 ай бұрын

@@ginadowd1713I'm not saying you should feel bad but the reality is that people can be hard on themselves and I'm just making the point that progress is progress even if it isn't where you want to end up.

@stephaniegaddis1716 11 ай бұрын

Exactly! Pizza is a great example for this. Large pepperoni pizza for take-out in my area is about $20 (with tip). But, a large non-frozen pizza at Walmart is $10. A frozen pizza is about $7. But, I can make it fresh at home for less than $5. It's kind of a "good, better, best" idea.

@denisehollebeke2725 11 ай бұрын

Exactly. Baby steps can get you to your goal before you know it 👌

@JuliHoffman 10 ай бұрын

Please make this a series! Really fun watching this. Kaitlyn is so brave for doing this.

@larryg3038 10 ай бұрын

Hi Christine. By far, BY FAR, the best format I’ve ever seen you do. PLEASE more of this. Thank you!

@heathersmeather 11 ай бұрын

🐜🪵 My grown up “ants on a log” is cream cheese and dried cranberries on celery. It’s really tasty.

@phyllisroark8526 11 ай бұрын

I hope you do this AGAIN! This was fun to see you helping another family! I think she did a great job. I would ask that the room mate keep their things in their own cabinet. I wouldn't want to see what I couldn't have. Sorry but I couldn't do the same sandwich for a week lol. Your doing great Kaitlyn! We all need help to get ideas to change things up or save even more.

@keeperofsecrets88 11 ай бұрын

Roommates should absolutely use different cabinets! I could never deal with not being able to have things or wondering if my stuff was used, especially when on a tight budget! Also I agree about lunches, I could do 3 or 4 a week the same but not EVERY day. I usually take leftovers but leave my mom a lunch she doesn't need to heat up, it's easier with her mobility issues to not risk dropping something hot, so we'll have 2-3 options a week so she can rotate. PB&J as something that doesn't spoil & can be in the fridge & cabinet for weeks then occasionally I'll get a small package of turkey, or make egg salad from like 3 eggs for 2 lunches, or chicken salad if there is leftovers from a dinner, or a garden salad with leftover salmon or chicken or with chickpeas, ways to add variety without breaking the bank or wasting food.

@YeshuaKingMessiah 10 ай бұрын

I had to buy my own food for lunch in high school I made 1 can tuna last 5 sandwiches-lotsa mayo! A bag of apples lasted a week too. I think I bought milk at school. A treat was a slice of cheese for my sandwich lol (This was 1982)

@eclecticacre2593 9 ай бұрын

If may add my 2 cents... Married 33 years I have always cooked most every night. And cooked enough for hubby to take lunch the next day me and the kids split what was left or scrounged up something. 29 years in I added up lunch at $5 a day saved us like 50 to 60 grand!! 😳. So spend a few more bucks at the store and eat a good lunch a few times a week.

@cimoirine 11 ай бұрын

Kaitlyn is so admirable for putting that debt in the forefront and taking care of it! So impressive!

@shellicameron8165 10 ай бұрын

you can save even more when you cook a roast or chicken and take a sandwich out ofit to work or make a plate from the items you had with the chicken or roast left overs dinner from some night you can freeze it and warm it up at work 15.00 lunch is a lot

@carrieprivette3032 11 ай бұрын

With roomates, more organization of food is needed. Like a box in the fridge and freezer, and a dedicated cabinet for food. Otherwise things get lost in the chaos of shared spaces.

@kendra-leerogers8625 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree! I need the visual organization too

@Detroitstarlight 11 ай бұрын

Designated cupboards , shelves , boxes all help. I always had a hard time with roommates taking my food , it adds up especially when you are rationing things for meal planning then I’d have to just go without .

@jennifermillan5460 11 ай бұрын

I thought about that too

@susanb9892 10 ай бұрын

I have a bookshelf in the hallway for extra pantry storage. Gotta carve out some space where you can.

@YeshuaKingMessiah 10 ай бұрын

@@Detroitstarlightkeep stuff in ur room and don’t buy bulk of perishables they eat Sucks to have thieves in the house. I’ve lived it.

@melissahuntsman1799 11 ай бұрын

This was a great video! Thanks to Kailyn for putting herself out there and being a Guinea pig at getting Christine’s advice, and for doing a really good job. Half the battle, is just being aware, and you’re already using several good practices. Knowing prices and best places will come after time and experience

@Lcatch415 11 ай бұрын

It's unfortunate that most of us carry a lot of debt. But, Katelyn (sp?) is waaay ahead of a lot of people by actually setting up a budget and developing steps to maintain it!! Great job!!! Thank you Katelyn and Christine for sharing this!! I'll be praying for you all!!❤❤

@loniivanovskis1239 11 ай бұрын

I am in awe of Kaitlyn and her husband being so focused on debt repayment. Here are some more tips: the 10 lb bag of chicken quarters is $7.72 at my Walmart, but will require a bit of prep work to package up in appropriate size portions. Canned salmon can be a good substitute in some bowl recipes, but not others. Frozen, pink, wild-caught salmon is often the cheapest of the non-canned choices (6.99) When we were young and penniless, it was very hard to make investment choices in bulk food, especially before we had built up a pantry. For snack items, my husband was nearly addicted to Mother's cookies and Diet Coke. We each had a fun money budget, and those items came out of that, not the grocery budget.

@lysan4878 11 ай бұрын

And I will add leg quarters go on sale often for cheaper than that so stock up then

@virginiablasi7109 10 ай бұрын

The idea of a fun money budget is really good. Don’t take out of your Grocery monies things that have no nutritional value

@MultiLadybug72 11 ай бұрын

Finally! A financially responsible young person making the effort to make her life better. Mega kudos to you, Kaitlyn!!! Christine....you were so kind and supportive of her. Kudos to you for taking the time to help and encourage her along her path to be more frugal. I love this concept for future videos.

@pri.sci.lla. 11 ай бұрын

I promise we exist!

@lemonlime2054 11 ай бұрын

There are a lot of us out here.

@jadedgramma 11 ай бұрын

That comment is rudely unkind and stereotypical, Multiladybug Assuming that most young folks are fiscally irresponsible? Where do you get off saying stuff like that? Be nice!

@MultiLadybug72 11 ай бұрын

Because most of the younger generations have been raised to enjoy instant gratification. It was meant as a compliment to the young lady that was in this video. Relax your butt cheeks, sweetie.@@jadedgramma

@styxlover21 10 ай бұрын

You can compliment someone without mocking others. What you did was “compliment” someone while insulting everyone else of her age while relying on negative stereotypes about people her age. That’s not necessary.

@ShortStef 11 ай бұрын

I’m chiming in before watching the whole video- but definitely organizing and separating your food from roommates is a MUST. Not to be a grade A d*ck- but to get a clear picture yourself w/o stress of what you have and what you can create with what you have so you can be exact with your list and food decisions before you go to the store. And to be able to come to these decisions- quickly!

@tammyprince1818 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree, separate and decant your stuff into 1-2 cupboards, a few Dollar tree containers will go far, and then put your stuff together, and theirs together, so it looks more like you just organized yours vs separated theirs. Then you know what you have, and can budget accordingly. Love that you did all this instead of digging yourself into a big debt hole!

@andreabekius9747 11 ай бұрын

👏 Yes, love Ants On A Log! She's got a healthy & delicious snack there! It's also great with almond butter & dried cranberries for a change of pace, though a little more pricey.

@tcctocrazytccarson7309 11 ай бұрын

I would love to see a follow up, to see how FFM's Tips helped and how their meal planning/shopping has changed/improved ❤

@carlarancatore-white4886 11 ай бұрын

After shopping krogers for years i can tell you that they usually have certain food groups on sale at the same time each month. Like butter is on sale (cheaper than aldis ) towards the end of the month, around the first of the month is their buy one get one sale for proteins. It can take a couple of months to institute this practice but you can but you can buy enough till the next sale is on.😂

@lynnhager7763 11 ай бұрын

I always look for the clearance items at Kroger. I very seldom shop at Walmart. In my area, it is routinely higher than Kroger. I also have aldi and food lion all within a few miles of each other. I shop around and may go to all of the stores within the same week. Depends on what I need and wherever it’s the cheapest.

@kimeverhart6253 11 ай бұрын

Bless this sweet girl’s heart!! She really is trying! Christine, thank you so much for helping her! She is going to learn so much from you and so quickly! I had to learn it all the hard way,( from the school of hard knocks, from poverty, and ‘The Tightwad Gazette’…Best book ever when struggling to feed your family and making ends meet, creatively!!), so you are so wonderful to share with her so she and her husband will have such a golden chance of being really successful!! 🌟🌟🌟! I’m so PROUD OF YOU!!

@michellemarcisz7059 11 ай бұрын

I love the tightwad gazette.

@lovelearning7467 11 ай бұрын

You should see the prices in Southern California where I live. But then your hair would turn white with shock. I love your frugal philosophy and your videos. You are teaching people what their parents failed to teach them.

@loniivanovskis1239 11 ай бұрын

The Tightwad Gazette was so important to me to get me to think about my spending in a new way.

@paulacostello6912 11 ай бұрын

The Tightwad Gazette was huge for me -- and hugely entertaining. I can't thank Amy Dacyczyn enough.

@Sunshine_State 11 ай бұрын

I love how nice you are, Christine. You aren’t judgy about what this young wife has in her pantry and fridge. You are helpful and lovely - and funny too! ❤️

@bernadine4236 11 ай бұрын

I loved this format! Kudos to this young woman putting herself out there!

@andiemac0 11 ай бұрын

ICED COFFEE = Make a pot of strong coffee. If you like it sweet add your sweetener while it's still hot. Let cool and refrigerate overnight. Shake and pour over ice and add milk/creamer of choice. I don't use the flavored syrups, but I do like to add just a few drops of vanilla extract. You can make ice cubes with the sweetened coffee to keep your drink from getting watered down, but I'm too lazy for that and drink it fast enough that I don't have any problems with that.

@Mrs.Silversmith 11 ай бұрын

Another way to save on soap is to try bar soap for at the sink and for showering. Bar soaps tend to last longer than liquid, so you do to not have to repurchase as often. Most brands are inexpensive. Also, if you have kids, they tend to use way more soap than they need to with liquid soaps, so the bar soap can mean less waste.

@ruthtingle7219 11 ай бұрын

This is a great idea for a series. I hope someone from Australia sends one in. I think you'll be shocked how expensive it is here. You guys get some fantastic deals and prices. But I'm yet to find any in Australia. If any perth people on here sees this and has any suggestions please can you let me know

@kathyk9519 11 ай бұрын

Kaitlyn your food choices were great. Yes, Salmon may be expensive, but just think about how well you are treating your body and brain. Great job!

@ericarandall2692 11 ай бұрын

Kailyn, you are doing an awesome job! I know it’s tight right now, but you will get through it and be so happy you worked so hard to pay off your debt. Huge props to you and your husband! 👏🏻

@tcctocrazytccarson7309 11 ай бұрын

I totally agree 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@sheilawiard2077 11 ай бұрын

I live in an apartment and I have a storage shelf in my room that holds extra items that I have on hand. I store containers with extra spices, salt, sugar, flour, oats, rice and more. This is the perfect solution for someone living in an apartment with roommates and you can store closed food items in tubs in other areas of your home. Use the linen or hall closet for extra food storage even if you need to.

@melaneeminer6022 11 ай бұрын

Go Kailyn! I just wanted to add that I loved Arnold Palmer drinks for a refreshing summer drink, so I made them at home. It was very easy and so tasty. Just brew the black tea and make lemonade. I used lemon juice, sugar and water. The best part is you can make them more tea tasty or more lemony!!!!

@daygirl2659 11 ай бұрын

Great job Kaitlyn!!! That was fun to watch! I work for Ralph’s (a Kroger Co.) We have our department markdowns done by 9 am usually. But there are always lots of markdowns on a rack located in the back of the store. Most of these are items our store is just moving off the shelf to make room for new items. They are usually pretty cheap because they want them to move out fast. Or sometimes we are over stocked on items and we need to move it out also. Good job helping her out Christine!!

@lindseyrtews3278 11 ай бұрын

What a great concept for a video! I'd love to see more like this one.

@ImOnyxRS 11 ай бұрын

From someone who owned a coffee shop for years, the single best way to make iced coffee at home if you don't have the fancy equipment for it is freeze dried coffee made correctly. *Note, freeze dried is not the same as instant. Needs to be freeze dried, or it's really lackluster* You can get a container of what is basically the best quality available online for like $12 and it makes probably 30ish full size servings. The packages will say to use a teaspoon for 8 ounces, I find a tablespoon for 12 ounces (Of liquid, exclude the ice volume) to be my preference.) Mix with cold water, add whatever you want. It's so much better than anything else you can buy off the shelf of a grocery store premade. If you like it "Latte style" mix the grounds with 1-2 ounces of cold water and mix, top with milk. If you prefer your coffee hot always mix the grounds with a bit of cold water first to get it to dissolve, if you don't the boiling water will burn the coffee and it will taste bitter. As someone who is a bit of a coffee elitist after making it the correct way with the best machines money can buy for years, this is my go to method when I don't have high end equipment available. Graham method is slightly cheaper but we're still talking less than 50 cents per serving and honestly his way is disgusting lol.

@ginadowd1713 11 ай бұрын

This is AWESOME! THANKS FOR THIS!!!

@GenXHeart 11 ай бұрын

Wait what?! Coffee is life! Googling Organic freeze dried coffee!

@emazey5044 11 ай бұрын

Great tips thank you!

@keeperofsecrets88 11 ай бұрын

Didn't know freeze dried was a thing! I make cold brew in a half gallon masson jar so it's less than buying pre-made at the store but more expensive than the super affordable at home methods. Is the freeze dried less acidic, like cold brew or does it give more of an iced coffee taste?

@rebeccacostin9707 11 ай бұрын

Hi, what's your take on the liquid coffee concentrates on the market now? have you tried any?

@kaydailey5816 11 ай бұрын

For Caitlin in Tempe... there is this great thing called. Produce on wheels and for $15 you can get 70lbs of great produce...also Market on the move, for $10 a week, you can get random things. They post the items twice a week, at times they have Starbucks coffee, Dr Squatch soap, and more..so worth it...Frys sends us weekly ad in the mail.. Buy meat and food during the sales. Hope this helps!! Love the fit and frugal mom video's...so helpful...

@raideroftombs 11 ай бұрын

This is such a sweet video! Christine, I love that you're explaining everything and also giving me the best mom vibes! Kailyn, so brave for asking for help and WELL DONE putting your income towards those loans. WOO HOO!! Oh, and the gallon milk tip... never thought of that! LOVE!

@JasmineBrownOttawa 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video, and thank you to your subscriber for putting herself out there and asking these questions! It is tough when we haven't been taught how to shop and cook with a meal plan and budget. My young adult kids (23 and 24) are at this stage and it is challenging for them to make meals rather than ordering expensive take out or delivery. They both learned to cook at home, but we all need to learn that discipline on our own 😃One thing I did was share a Google Docs mini cook book with them and their partners. I literally either wrote down or linked to recipes I know they like, so they can plan their groceries, and added comments about which recipes were best for what seasons, or what to look for on sale.

@terrynasso5142 11 ай бұрын

How did it work out?

@peachqtpi 11 ай бұрын

Great job on debt pay off. 38 years of marriage here. We made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot. I promise you will never regret being low or no debt.

@southernroots2229 11 ай бұрын

I brew extra coffee and then pour it into picture and keep it in the refrigerator. I used to try to make it cold brewed but it was so expensive because you have to use so much coffee grounds. I like the brewed coffee chilled just as well. I drink it every day. I also buy my “community coffee” online because I can get a cheaper than the grocery store.

@doricetimko5403 11 ай бұрын

I love community coffee or Luzianne. So grateful they’re available here in Maine

@y3rbat3ra 11 ай бұрын

@17:15 💯 #facts - A good tip for shopping Kroger-owned stores is to look for the produce in the red mesh bags which are $1 each. Good luck, Kaitlyn!

@lorisarchet7732 11 ай бұрын

Kailynn....WELL DONE!! For the Hunts Pasta sauce...I add in my basil, oregano and mushrooms...if you like that. When I was newly married, we left the mushrooms out. I personally dislike store premade meatballs. I make my own and freeze them in groups of 30. So that might be a saving place....look at what's in the freezer section and figure out the cost if you made it yourself. Hidden $$$. Thanks Christine for this! I would TOTALLY shop with you. Im close to Moab...but on the Colorado side. I'm relearning to shop for two. My last child just left for college.

@veronicabean49 11 ай бұрын

I also doctor up the Hunts pasta sauce. Since I have a pretty well-stock spice supply, I just add a bunch of spices (garlic, basil, oregano, etc). Also, a splash of balsamic vinegar gives it a really nice depth of flavor.

@Hannah-lc7de 11 ай бұрын

Fun video! During the intro I thought it was going to be a video of your daughter shopping for groceries at college, which would be an interesting video as well.

@shelleyjohnston2537 11 ай бұрын

Graham Stephan has great frugal real time activities! Thank you Christine for this video I always enjoy your channel

@terrynasso5142 11 ай бұрын

Kailyn you ARE AWESOME. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR HARD WORK. I have learned that it IS possible to pay off bills AND eat.

@NOVAFrugalFamily 11 ай бұрын

I grew up in an ice cream house too!!! We love the ice cream for dessert too. Love this format of video.

@luciaabbaticchio1500 11 ай бұрын

Arnold Palmer is a golfer who ordered a half iced tea, half lemonade. So, they named the drink after him. I buy the powdered for my kids instead of the pre-made one.

@FrugalFitMom 11 ай бұрын

Gotcha! That sounds like a better buy than the cans!

@DarkQueen619 11 ай бұрын

As someone who has an aldi most of their cheeses in our Aldi are at our under 2 dollars for 8oz blocks and the shredded is usually under 3 for 8oz

@KO-lw4lo 11 ай бұрын

My dad was a production foreman for Foremost ice cream. We definitely had an ice cream house.😁

@victoriajohnson3034 11 ай бұрын

For sauces. Make a large batch from scratch and freeze extra in meal size containers!

@juliedavidson5596 11 ай бұрын

Great job Cailyn and hubby! Debt free = stress free. Keep up the debt payoff. ❤

@robinswan5831 11 ай бұрын

What a fun idea! Well done and thanks for letting us come along!

@LisaApril 11 ай бұрын

I think the best way to cut expenses is to shop around the perimeter of a grocery store. And healthier as well, because everything in the middle comes in a bag or a box and is completely filled with sugar and a lot of bad fats. Snacks could be an apple with whatever peanut butter or sunflower butter that you enjoy. Snacks could be a salad with leftover meat. Stuff like that you'll lose some weight you'll be healthier and you will save money because processed food has no nutrition and it is expensive. I make mac & cheese for my son but it's the organic mac & cheese and I make sure there's spinach or broccoli with it. When my son wants Ramen noodles I don't serve too much of the liquid and add vegetables and meat, or an egg and an avocado with pepper on it. No matter what you eat always eat vegetables!

@odiecap62 11 ай бұрын

If you have a Dollar Tree or .99 cent store next to you, please go there. You’ll be surprised at what you can find at lower prices. I’ve learned to do this to be able to sort of stay on a budget. Example: a pound of cherries at Frys, Safeway, or Walmart was 2.99-3.59 a pound, at the 99 cent store I bought it for .99 cent a pound, and let me tell you they were bigger and tastier.

@trafficispeople5750 11 ай бұрын

It sounds like she's only two miles from a 99¢ Only Store and that one actually has a bigger selection of produce compared to their other locations.

@kathleenchambers6485 11 ай бұрын

So brave Kaylin, but I think they’re doing marvellous. If they don’t mind bulk prepping for easy dinners one night a week, it might take some stress off the day. It helps me anyway. 😊 I’m so proud of the debt goals. Tough job but will be so worth it. I’ve always slept better with no, or little debt.

@danlavelle9989 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching Christine’s videos for three years now and watching this I am reminded of all of the influence she’s had on my food shopping / storage habits. I’ve seriously saved so much and been so efficient in part because of her! Love this!

@leilanispeck2655 11 ай бұрын

This was a great video, so great job! And she was amazing!! My only comment about the salmon…, and I know I’ll probably get a lot of pushback, so okay. But, I go to Costco and get the big bag of frozen salmon fillets, which makes it more affordable. True, they’re not as great as fresh, but I cook mine in my air fryer rubbed in coconut oil and kosher salt along with some potatoes, onion and red, yellow and orange bell peppers and it comes out pretty darn tasty! The veggies are like eating candy when they’re air fried the same way in the coconut oil and kosher salt. Yes, the kind of oil and kind of salt makes a difference - at least with these it does.

@dianasimplifies 11 ай бұрын

I'm ok with it as long as it's not from China!!

@lynncrooks64 11 ай бұрын

You should do a follow up when she goes to Fry's!! She is doing great but I would work on starting a pantry and maybe get an apartment chest freezer.

@brackalack1 11 ай бұрын

And some batch cooking. No one wants to start from scratch when you've just got in from work.... chilli, curry, lasagne, etc. Cook em up and make extra each time. Finding out rice could be frozen was a revelation for me! Game changer. Hope you get the debts paid down soon.

@HH42 11 ай бұрын

I use Folgers instant for my iced coffee. I add a little room temp water to the tumbler, then add the coffee and stir. It dissolves quicker if the water isn't cold. Then I add in my sweetener, a pinch of salt, then fill the rest up with ice and cold water. Delicious.

@rebeccas.3928 11 ай бұрын

At my grocery store (and online @ Walmart) in the juice section by the kool-aid is a big container of just add water powdered beverages including Arnold Palmer. My husband LOVES it. It's WAY cheaper, it takes up less space, and it tastes just as good as the original!

@jarfullofbuttons 10 ай бұрын

This audit is the best and so helpful! Please make this a regular thing! 💚

@geets25 11 ай бұрын

Kudos to you Kailyn!! I have learned so much from Christine, not only about saving money from groceries, and one powerful thing she had taught me is that living frugally is empowering, whether you’re being frugal with your time or money ;)

@Notable2Nikki 11 ай бұрын

Arnold Palmers are delicious! Half lemonade, half iced tea! Definitely cheaper to buy the powder country time and mix it in a pitcher or actually make it from scratch with lemons, tea bags, and sugar.

@kelliebarley5285 11 ай бұрын

This was awesome!! Great job Kaylin!! This was a great video !

@kitparker271 11 ай бұрын

This was great!! Thank you, Kaitlyn!! And great job on your shopping and sticking to your budget!

@SomeYouTubeGuy 11 ай бұрын

C19 lockdown was a real eye opener for me when it came to how other people do things. The stories I heard of people who only buy 2 packs of toilet roll because they live alone, absolutely wild. Or they buy a 2 pack of bar soap. None of this stuff goes off so if you want to save some money and the 36 pack of toilet roll is on sale grab it. If you can afford it, grab 2! It can sit in the back of your cupboard for 12 months and be there when you need it. Any nonfood cleaning item or personal item like shampoo, toothbrushes, whatever. Never ever pay full price for them and if they're cheap and you can afford it, grab a few.

@SuperSaltydog77 11 ай бұрын

"and you can afford it," that is the big variable here in biden's America

@peggypeters6676 11 ай бұрын

@@SuperSaltydog77he has definitely put everything and everybody in the sewer

@SuperSaltydog77 11 ай бұрын

@@peggypeters6676 Warren Buffet says the wealthy are believing the stock market will crash, Buffet is rarely wrong

@jadedgramma 11 ай бұрын

Just stop

@kyerin 11 ай бұрын

I used to do that all the time, but I have very little storage space in the place I live now, so I really have to pick and choose what I buy in a large size, it's a pain!

@sabrinalovett3199 11 ай бұрын

What a responsible young couple to start off the marriage with real goals in mind not falling into the going out to dinner trap a lot of young people do now. They are so far ahead by not waiting until they are in financial hardship to start learning these skills.

@lorimercado1400 9 ай бұрын

Loves this video ❤ great points

@tammymarshall4746 11 ай бұрын

Great job with the shopping. Kailyn🙌🏼🙌🏼 You’re going to get better and better with each shopping experience. Bless you Christine for embracing this young lady 🤗🙏🏽

@GenXHeart 11 ай бұрын

Oh wow! It would be SO much fun meeting you at Trader Joe's in Boise - EXCEPT my family eats differently. I watch the budget like a hawk but I avoid chemicals and processed foods as much as possible. It would make for good comedy though if say you wanted conventional grapes for $2.99LB and I'm going to die on the hill fighting for the bag of organic apples at $3.49LB LOL! ...and that can of black beans? I try not to eat canned food but I would totally rinse and hit them with some salt, lime, and a ton of chopped garlic and cilantro. Over cold brown rice, cold pasta, tortillas, add proteins...

@yasminkhan9462 11 ай бұрын

Cafe Bustelo instant espresso is amazing for iced coffee. It is the only instant I have found that dissolves in cold water and the flavor is great. A jar costs $5-6 and lasts the month. I use it for iced and instant coffee.

@matrixqueen6216 11 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this style of video! Very fun! Great job Catlin

@yvonnegorajec8026 11 ай бұрын

This is a really cool video concept! I’d love to see more!

@jerryastevens 11 ай бұрын

I would challenge her to shop at Aldi for a couple weeks and compare to Walmart. I'd bet her grocery bill would be cut in half. It would be cool to see an update!

@connievassilev7911 11 ай бұрын

Came here to say this. Aldi for the WIN!

@dmemigh 11 ай бұрын

This gal was so brave and good to do this! How about planning meals with the ads/apps of stores before heading out to shop? I can figure out which store will be cheapest for items I need, and also shop/compare weekly ads right from my phone before I go shopping. Christine mentioned that she can also start stocking up foods they both like by planning meals, buying extra when on sale and building up her on-hand foods. I love "shopping" out of my own pantry if the ads aren't good that week. This was a terrific video!

@joycegaylord7760 11 ай бұрын

Not only that but Aldi’s quality is amazing. So much better than store brand’s. I love Aldi’s and so much cheaper.

@trafficispeople5750 11 ай бұрын

Yes. And an Aldi just opened in Tempe this summer so she should check and compare. The only issue is there isn't a huge selection of items compared to Walmart. She could also try Food City in north Tempe that has really low cost items. The 99¢ Only store near the Tempe Walmart has really low cost produce. Or she could buy a weekly produce box from Produce Without Waste in Tempe/Mesa. You get about 60 pounds of produce for a $15 donation. Obviously this isn't an option for people who don't live in the area but would help her and her husband.

@Taleri 11 ай бұрын

@@trafficispeople5750 60 lbs of produce is a lot. Since it goes bad fast, splitting it with her roommates and cutting the price to $7.50 or $5 each would be even better.

@kikihammond5326 11 ай бұрын

I'd suggest if there is sufficient fridge space, may your own Arnold Palmer at home. It's just tea (either unsweetened or sweet tea, to each their own), and lemonade mixed half and half. Bonus, you can drink each separately.

@hollyroecker9019 11 ай бұрын

Good work, Kaylin! Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration for others! :)

@wallysworld3435 11 ай бұрын

What a great video! Thanks to both ladies for all the work.

@annettemurielle 11 ай бұрын

I'm so impressed with Katelyn's shopping and your fantastic suggestions. I love this Christine and hope it's going to be a regular feature on your channel. Yay! 🙂

@kamloopscruiser874 11 ай бұрын

Kaitlyn, you’re a rockstar! Btw ✋ants on a log are great. Salmon might not be cheap but it’s the best source of Onega 3 fatty acids which builds health. Prevents inflammation, and heart disease.

@organizedceo 11 ай бұрын

Kailyn, you are doing so well. Budgeting takes time to learn. Being aware of your grocery budget is a skill that benefits you for a lifetime.

@leslierussell9317 11 ай бұрын

I wish I lived close enough! That would be so much fun to shop and learn with you!! Would love to see this type of video. Loved this one!!

@regenaguinn 11 ай бұрын

Go Kaitlyn! Love to see you and your spouse focusing on this goal of eliminating debt!

@lindaatkins3683 11 ай бұрын

It’s totally worth it to find a Raising Cane’s sauce copycat recipe online. Then, make your own frozen chicken tenders and fries that you bought on super sale. The sauce ingredients are readily available in your pantry and fridge.

@Kathleneanne 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video! Love this! Kaitlin, you did a great job!

@elisemedina2237 11 ай бұрын

Love this!!! 👏🏼

@judyoliver 11 ай бұрын

I definitely use the canned spaghetti sauce. I have heard a few people rave about RAO sauce. At Walmart it is between $6-$8!!!!!!

@doveandolive1153 11 ай бұрын

Great job Kaitlin! Work those muscles and buy the 20lb bag of rice 🙃!

@andir7854 11 ай бұрын

love love this video!

@leaclayton3598 11 ай бұрын

Making red sauce using tomato paste, water garlic salt and Italian seasoning will cut the cost by at least half also making your own tortillas and using can chicken

@kellygreen8255 11 ай бұрын

Kudos to you Kailynn!!

@nicolerice4317 11 ай бұрын

I love this series. Fun to find out what stuff cost and how to save money

@kathyhirsh9687 11 ай бұрын

Kailyn, I remember when my husband and I were trying to get out of house debt. I applaud you for doing what it takes! I remember very well what our budget looked like and what we ate (lots of hamburger helper). Keep at it Girl!!

@peggyjohns7893 11 ай бұрын

This was such a good helpful video. Thank you!

@Midwestmomvolunteer365 11 ай бұрын

Good morning - this was so fun and thank you to Kaylynn (?) so being so brave and sharing. I shop like you do, but if I was closer in a heartbeat I would love to go shopping with you anyway just because that would be so awesome!

@dobycorder3206 11 ай бұрын

Great idea following a shopper in her quest. I could totally relate to some of her questions and decisions so thank you for weighing in.

@sabrinavaldez4772 11 ай бұрын

This video was freaking amazing!! Congratulations to the young couple for working so hard on their debt!! I would love this to be a series!!

@karenprinz5987 11 ай бұрын

Please keep doing this! I love this video idea!!

@kmm1254 11 ай бұрын

Loved this! Would love to see one of these types of videos with a family.

@alexanderschwarm7755 11 ай бұрын

it is so addicting to watch your videos so so funny and uplifting 😂

@karenklepsch5248 11 ай бұрын

Super cool that you helped out. I enjoyed the new video.

@kathleenrutherford733 11 ай бұрын

BRAVO Caitlin!! Amazing job, I am extremely proud of you

@jacquiequam5791 11 ай бұрын

This is a great video and KUDOS to Kaitlyn and her husband on their first year of marriage and sticking to that budget!! I do try to meal plan and buy according to what we are going to have. It’s just the two of us, so there’s almost always leftovers in the fridge. I do some batch cooking and freeze in smaller portions. Spaghetti sauce, chicken noodle soup, chili, and casseroles freeze well too. You could make some breakfast burritos with the tortillas and have those ready to grab and heat in the micro. Like Christine said, buy more eggs!! Great protein in salad or even make an egg salad sandwich. You could even make deviled eggs and have those on hand as a snack. I make a lot of rice too, I cook it in the oven in a 9x13 pan and when it’s cooled off, I bag it (2 cups) in qt freezer bags and freeze. So convenient to have on hand for an addition to a meal or as a base.