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@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
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@cindysmalley1287 Жыл бұрын
My mom did not meal plan at home. She would go grocery shopping early in the morning, before the world was awake, lol…and buy clearance food, I.e. meat, produce, etc. Then dependent upon what she found she would plan the meals in the store and pick up what she needed to complete a meal. She was the queen of saving money. She rarely used a recipe and could bake w/out a recipe. She was amazing, God rest her soul!
@mariocartel544 4 ай бұрын
Nothing better than knowing how to cook a good meal, my mom did a lot of boxed meals and frozen things and snacks but my grandma was the star in teaching me cooking skills. I can cook a meal from just about anything now and make it taste good, I'm super grateful even though it felt like a chore as a kid lol.
@TD-izAbxy Жыл бұрын
Although these are all great tips, I recommend setting a goal of having at least 30 days of food put up in your pantry/freezer. A stocked long term pantry is the best insurance money can buy. Even if you just start with buying four extra items a week to put away. We are living in strange, uncertain times. The prices of everything are going up, job losses are going up. In the unfortunate situation where an adult in the household loses a job, has to go out on leave for a surgery, has an accident, at least you will know you've got food and can feed your family for the foreseeable future. 3-6 months worth is even better. As I said, an extra $10 a week can slowly get you there. Grab an extra bag of rice, a few cans of beans, tuna, pasta, soups, ramen. if you find meat or butter on sale grab an extra for your freezer. I do not recommend letting your cupboards get bare if you can help it, not with the way everything in the world has been lately. I do understand people are struggling financially. But you can still find cheap canned goods that are good for long term storage. Ten dollars a week to start.
@squisitissima2810 Жыл бұрын
One tip for pantry shopping is to use the Internet for recipes and inspiration. A lot of times I have ingredients that might go well together and I don't know exactly what to make. For example, if I have a can of black beans and a box of pasta I'll google those two ingredients and usually a zillion recipes pop up. I may not have all the ingredients for every recipe, but I always find inspiration for a dish I can make. This has actually caused me to create new recipes that we have on regular rotation now. I once had a jar of pepper jelly and some bread. I googled those ingredients and it came up with a recipe for grilled cheese with apple. Luckily I had cheese and an apple. It was a surprising combo, but it was delicious. I now make that often.
@KristiBee Жыл бұрын
Great tip and good reminder!!
@adriennej8730 Жыл бұрын
And honestly, buy a few convenience items (bag salad, rotisserie chicken, freezer fries,...) so that you can make an easy, fast dinner and avoid the drive through, ordering pizza, UberEats,... The latter kills the budget. Hugs!
@karinakissell9565 Жыл бұрын
I've been weekly meal planning, with an advance "theme" for certain days...ie. Meatball Monday, Taco Tuesday, Chicken Thursday... has helped a TON with my budget, things don't go bad, and it seems to help my family because they know what to expect. I put little menu cards on the fridge so everyone can see what is for dinner, and it also helps me remember to get meat out of the freezer! Lol
@leeandra_jo Жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY YES! on the wholesale clubs!! 💯 💯💯 We typically only use Sam's for gas and household items (garbage bags, toilet paper) but the other day I drove away thinking, "Why did you just spend $18 on Nature Valley bars?! We really don't need 49 Nature Valley bars... You know how much food you can buy with $18 at Aldi!"
@joolzmac1 Жыл бұрын
I love grocery shopping so much more than clothes shopping! Nothing fits me properly (weird proportioned body shape) but I get pleasure shopping for food and home goods.
@loniivanovskis1239 Жыл бұрын
Also, some foods are just cheaper for their nutritional punch: carrots, onions, cabbage, bananas, dried beans, etc. And avoiding convenience foods where possible, even things like baby carrots and washed salad greens are usually more expensive than just buying a bag of carrots and a head of lettuce.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Very true! We pay a markup for convenience, so I make sure when I do that it's because I need to buy back my time that week!
@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын
My anti tip is that I don't stock up on sale items. When I have a lot of inventory, there's always the chance I'll forget and it'll go to waste. Realistically, there's a cycle and something is always going on sale. I buy what's on sale as it comes up. This saves me space in my kitchen and saves me time digging through stock.
@zipporahmack-rf9hl Жыл бұрын
I buy enough food for 2 weeks then buy three extra items in case I don't have a way to the store.
@cookshackcuisinista Жыл бұрын
Salad greens can be added to soups in order to use them up!🎉 So the bigger size might be a better buy if you remember to put them into soup or stew!
@debiwillis9045 Жыл бұрын
Or freeze them for smoothies!
@rachelhero3413 Жыл бұрын
Yes! I intentionally buy the chopped salad kits that are on clearance, just to make soups or stir fry dishes.
@calliehagood Жыл бұрын
Mindy, I have to tell you that my 8 year old, Noah, loves your videos. He wants to watch them all with me and gets mad at me when I try to watch them on my own. Thank you for your content and for providing my son and I something to do together. 😊 On a side note, we only live about an hour and a half from Tulsa and when he found out you live near his grandma and grandpa he decided he wants to visit you. I told him it doesn't exactly work that way but it was pretty sweet.
@mrsjustine21 Жыл бұрын
this is so sweet
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you so much, Callie! As a mom AND a teacher, I’m so glad to hear when moms let me know their kids enjoy watching! :) A few people have mentioned they watch with their little ones and it warms my heart. 😊
@vanessamathews9802 Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for your videos!! They’ve changed my life! Another tip I (try to!!) use is to plan meals with similar ingredients for the week. For instance, if I buy bag of carrots I can use it for beef stew and chicken pot pie so they don’t end up rotting in the fridge!!
@danieldennison40 Жыл бұрын
Tip #1 don’t let the husband go shopping for the family!
@jennibennecke669 Жыл бұрын
How did you know lol
@Jmal1090 Жыл бұрын
My husband kindly refuses to go with me for this reason 😂 things tend to jump into the cart when he's there
@Wildflorajewelry Жыл бұрын
LOL so true
@lunaraynwolf7036 Жыл бұрын
They never stick to the list! Lol
@jillkennedy6993 Жыл бұрын
This saves us thousands lol it is so hard when he comes with me too… so annoying
@christiegodfrey7756 Жыл бұрын
I have found doing a grocery pick up actually saves me money. I can see how much I’ll be spending and I don’t get those impulse items. I have little self control so when I go in the store I always end up buying stuff I don’t really need. And if I do go in store I try very hard not to take my kids. I always spend more when I take my kids with me.
@MyFocusVaries Жыл бұрын
I can thank the algorithm for putting your video in my suggestions list. I am one of the disciplined ones, and have my credit card set to automatically pay the balance every month. We save by not buying many prepared or packaged foods.
@barbhuber7502 Жыл бұрын
There’s only the 2 of us now but we save a huge amount of$ with our Costco membership. We buy virtually all our gas there, we live less than 3 miles from a Costco and can easily plan trips down that way to top off our tanks. I love their store brand unscented liquid laundry detergent, we go through a big tub of spinach every week…much cheaper than the stores here. The store brand non fat yogurt is half the price of what we can find at the stores near us. We buy all our tires there, we’ve bought a mattress through Costco and even managed a great deal on one of our cars through them. Big Costco proponent here! But yes, you do have to have restraint.
@KsoPlans Жыл бұрын
I found changing my grocery store has really made a difference. It took me time to switch my brain to the idea of my stockpile being something I need to actually eat. Now I’m rotating through it and just stopping in to buy bananas, or a fresh roll at the bakery.
@AwakeMyBones Жыл бұрын
One tip.. use what you have for now and then put the meal you "wanted" on a list for the next week! Also, for generic, check prices! Because sometimes the generic is cheaper, but sometimes there are more deals on name brand. It can change from week to week.
@brett19890 Жыл бұрын
Just bring a $20 bill and leave everything else out except another payment form for emergency situations. Try to make that $20 work.
@bethanyg153 Жыл бұрын
So just eating bread and milk? 🤣 Just kidding!
@abbyno4917 Жыл бұрын
Wont work with my family of 7 lol
@ElePranaityte Жыл бұрын
@@abbyno4917let them get their own food then! 😂
@christinabaldwin407 Жыл бұрын
My family would starve on just $20 worth of food😂😂
@angelahayman5405 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! I had a lot of onions and potatoes that I’ve had going bad in my pantry. After seeing this video, I chopped up all my onions to go into the freezer and made mashed potatoes from the soft potatoes vs trashing all of it. We are empty nesters now, so buying for my family of two is way different than my family of 6!!
@Urziel99 Жыл бұрын
I have definitely seen shrinkflation when it comes to pasta. Before the cheaper dried pastas were around a dollar for 16 oz boxes. Now certain brands are selling 12oz for the same price.
@That.Lady.withtheYarn Ай бұрын
Corporate greed is out of control.
@allyrooh3628 Жыл бұрын
I am an impulse buyer, but I have found a way to stave that off. I have to shop online instead of in store most of the time. In order to not buy impulsively, I put what I want to buy in the "cart" and then leave it there and come back later to place the order. I review my order and delete anything that is not necessary or was impulsive. I'm quite sure it has saved me tons of $$
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Oh that's a good strategy...makes you think about it and avoid the impulse!
@squisitissima2810 Жыл бұрын
Good on you! I do that with Amazon. If I didn't, I'd spend a thousand dollars on Amazon each month!
@nanar.8088 7 ай бұрын
Amen!! We have to control our fun grocery purchasing now. Try to pick and choose best deals and treats
@avalongrace1 Жыл бұрын
I love that I work in a grocery store cause I don't over pay for food, knowing prices. Thank you for these videos
@Jen-Chapin Жыл бұрын
☝🏼 proud grocery shopping nerd 😅
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
You are my people. 😎
@AngelaMastrodonato Жыл бұрын
I can’t say I’m the biggest money saver on groceries but I don’t go crazy expensive. My strategies are meal planning, sticking to my list, trying to limit my trips (sometimes I fail at that) and buying mostly store brands, with some exceptions. There are also a lot of things I simply don’t or rarely buy. I rarely buy soda, maybe if I’m entertaining; I limit my paper products, and double paper towels for napkins and toilet paper for tissues, which probably makes us heathens. 😂 I love Oreos like the next person but rarely buy packaged baked goods, except for loaves of bread and rolls. I may spend extra in other areas though. I’m a maple syrup snob and only like the real kind. I used to buy lemon and lime juice in bottles for recipes, which is usually cheaper and more convenient, but I have found fresh lemon and lime juice does taste better so usually buy those. I make homemade lemon vinaigrette which I love.
@lindanizamoff7981 Жыл бұрын
My grandmother made the same meals on the same days,like Monday is always pasta day, Tuesday Chicken,Saturday Beans and hot dog day.
@Tonick34 Жыл бұрын
Ref the emails from companies - I set up an email account on Yahoo that I use just for this purpose. It’s also the email I use for online shopping & recipe subscription. I check it when I’m making my meal plan & ready to go shopping. I do not use this email for personal correspondence or anything else. This allows me to keep this email account for my convenience. Yes I get spam, but I’ve had it for so long and mark items as spam that yahoo does a pretty good job of sending a lot to spam before it hits my inbox. When I open the email, I sort by sender and that makes it very easy to see the emails I want to open & trash the ones I’m not interested in. Thanks for all your great tips and for your honesty!
@leslieadams7522 Жыл бұрын
Shrinkflation has got me several times. I’m used to getting 16 oz of bacon in the store brand at Walmart now it comes in 12 oz. 12 oz isn’t enough for my family of 4 which means not I have to start purchasing a different brand or 2 of the store brand 😢. Food prices are killer these days so thank you Mindy for “dumbing” it down for us. I love your videos and how educational they are. I find myself delaying the store at least 1 more day each week lately to save $.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Oh you're right, I noticed that about the bacon the other day!
@jmonta21 Жыл бұрын
This has caught me off guard! I would buy a big bag of ravioli and split it in two meals. Last time I did it there wasn’t enough the second time….. realized the bag was smaller.
@sandrafrancois2609 Жыл бұрын
I am Cajun through and through. Fortunately, we at a large variety of food. However, I just can’t make myself eat what I’m jus not hungry for. I am retired now. I also don’t mind shopping for the best possible price for what I do want. I live alone so I am aware that those with kids and families have a tougher time. I am a retired teacher so I know the struggles. What I have problem with is meal planning. Since I don’t have any idea what I feel like eating each day. Lol The way I battle this, is that I cook and freeze a large variety of dishes. I also understand that Cajuns are a breed apart. That’s why people come here for the food,the music, and the fun. Isn’t it great that people are different. 😂
@jvever4904 Жыл бұрын
I can't do strict meal plans at all... I think because my parents always had meal plans where every single day was just one or two dishes, every week, unless there's a holiday or birthday to break it up. My style is more loosey goosey where I have like five meals I tend to make often, so I always make sure my pantry and fridge has the ingredients for those. Then while I'm at the grocery store and see any sales on items, I build my week's meals around that. Like at the start of this week, I got a whole cooked chicken on markdown really cheap at Walmart. I ended up eating that chicken with some pasta for two meals, then shredded up the leftover chicken to make chicken taquitos for another few meals, and saved the bones in the freezer to make a broth for soup later. Last week there was a sale on eggs and strawberries, so I ended up making crepes and using the strawberries and store brand cool whip for dessert crepes. Then the other half of the crepes I filled with ham and veggies that were on sale, too. If I can't think of anything to eat and there's no sales, I just make big pots of soup using frozen vegetables and try and use up what's in my fridge and pantry until my next grocery trip.
@leslietaylor1570 Жыл бұрын
I use my Sam’s club membership for certain items like my husbands Keurig cups. They are way less than at Walmart. And I buy toilet paper and paper towels there. All can be shipped to my house 😊
@TheSchnoodlemom Жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. I used to be a "coupon mom" with the binder and several inserts from the paper. When my boys moved out we spent less on food but after the "rona" the prices are gone CRAZY!!! We have a fixed income and we try to use every digital coupon and shop the sales. It's not getting easier.
@keeperofsecrets88 Жыл бұрын
I agree that digital coupons are easier. My Sunday paper is almost $3 now, most weeks I'm not saving that in coupons anymore! They do mail out the circulars with a coupon packet for free most weeks so I use those when I can but the days of a binder & 4 Sunday papers are definitely gone!
@yvonnepalmquist8676 Жыл бұрын
One tip I use (it just works for me) is paying my credit card balance with every pay period. Like a debit card then, if my spending is starting to get out of hand, I'm going to notice.
@kayleelove4309 Жыл бұрын
I use my credit card to pay for everything to get the cash back, and obviously pay it off and use it moderately so I agree with this. I never leave a balance except when I can use the Cash back towards the balance, and then pay the remaining balance.
@marywatkins6798 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you on no to wholesale memberships. I don’t do them. Never have. I refuse to pay in order to shop. I would overspend and overbuy. Nope.
@deecee6297 Жыл бұрын
Tip: Double check the math if something looks off. Sometimes the price per ounce/item listed is incorrect. I have noticed this especially with Walmart online shopping.
@rebacarmack8335 9 ай бұрын
Doing a cook from what you have week-month whatever you can get by with is the best money saving tip. Treat it like you are a contestant on the show “ Chopped.”
@pattywilliams788 Жыл бұрын
Great tips, Mindy. I am terrible at shopping my pantry and freezer and I live alone. I can only imagine how difficult it is for a family of several people. I’m going to try and do better especially since I tend to be drawn to purchasing certain items like deodorant or canned tomatoes whenever I shop because in the back of my mind, I “need” those things. No one person needs three or four sticks of deodorant at any given time. Thanks for sharing these type videos. I really appreciate it.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
I'm the same way about canned tomatoes! At least that's something that will last in our pantries indefinitely, right?
@jenniferrosenthal7731 Жыл бұрын
I tend to have 3-4 deodorants at a time because I buy them when they are $1 or less with digital coupons. But then I don’t buy them again until I’m down to one.
@karameader156 Жыл бұрын
@@jenniferrosenthal7731 I second this anything that is shelf stable for long term storage is bought on sale with coupons and stored. I always stock up when it's cheap and try to never pay full price.
@sherryr1222 Жыл бұрын
Practical and helpful. I’m always amazed when people say they’ve cut groceries as much as possible and I see they have all name brands, tons of meat and out of season fruits and veggies. 50% of our grocery budget goes to (mostly) organic fruit and vegetables for our family since we prioritize that. To keep to a modest budget, we therefore avoid packaged and convenience food and I prepare homemade items every weekend that can be frozen so we can have a variety of treats, pre-made meals and baked items for lunches, snacks and easy dinners without exhausting myself since we all work.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a great system! Love it!
@calihapamama Жыл бұрын
I don't judge what I see in other people's carts, because I don't know their circumstances. Things like special diets, food allergies, disabilities, lack of storage space, lack of time to prepare food from scratch, etc often plays into the decision on what goes into those carts.
@sherryr1222 Жыл бұрын
@@calihapamama of course not! I meant friends whose circumstances I do know. We have 1 gluten allergy and 1 dairy so I know all about special diets. Just agreeing that sometimes we miss the more inconvenient options to save money. Like giving up convenience foods or name brands
@jenniferrosenthal7731 Жыл бұрын
I am a big digital coupon user in addition to rebate apps. I also love my salvage grocery stores!
@kayleelove4309 Жыл бұрын
I spent almost $400 at Walmart on basics since I moved into my 1st apartment, I went to Winco and spent $100
@paulacostello6912 Жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great video! Your content is always so helpful and informative but this one has to be near the top. My comment would be "know yourself". Although I'm quite advanced in terms of knowing how to budget grocery shop, I had to learn and accept that I'm not disciplined enough to have a "grocery circuit" and go from store to store buying the loss leaders. I kept seeing other deals and temptations at each of the three stores I used. So I decided to choose one store that had the best loss leaders that week and pay the extra for what the other 2 stores had on offer. The result was spending a lot less. My average spend per month is $140 for one person. This is for food. I have separate budget lines for toiletries, household, pet -- and junk food (so i can keep myself accountable). Thanks Mindy. Keep up the great work! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
@sharonwilson6465 Жыл бұрын
Online grocery shopping saves me time, a lot of money and it also makes sure that I have everything that I need to cook for the week. I don’t exactly have a meal plan but I know that I have plenty of things to cook for my family.
@tiffanyledford4638 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos! And I love your shirt I love flowers and the color blue
@NOVAFrugalFamily Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with some of your points. My first money saving tip is meal planning. I am one of those monthly meal planners. I do an inventory of what I have on hand and meal plan from that so that I know for sure what I need at the store. It is never good to buy something that you won't use in time. I don't think wholesale clubs have good enough pricing to make it work for me for sure!
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
I know a lot of monthly meal planners, and they love that system. Good for you! :)
@KCallaAK Жыл бұрын
Just poking in to say I LOVE your personality Mindy! My kids are long grown. My husband and I eat very simply. He eats processed and more cconvenience foods and I am a WFPB "mainly" eater BUT.. I love to shop. It's what retired people do! HA So I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.
@motherelephant5537 Жыл бұрын
There's an app for that list!! We have a shared digital list app on our phones. My husband is a 3rd shift worker so we don't always have time to talk about everyday things. So we have a list app that we both add to. Its wonderful
@jennwahlstrand258 10 ай бұрын
My husband has my Walmart app on his phone so he can add things that are needed and if he goes to a store he can check the list to see if there's something he can pick up... he likes the local grocery store, I like Walmart because our local store is almost double the price of Walmart.
@TracieL1234 Жыл бұрын
I have a debit card only for groceries. I put $x every payday and that is the budget, no exceptions. Here in Texas, H-E-B has this card, and they give you cash back if you purchase store brands
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
I just got to visit HEB last month and it was FANTASTIC! :)
@TracieL1234 Жыл бұрын
@@SeeMindyMom HEB is my favorite grocery store hands down. Aldi is cheaper on staple items, but if I can’t get it at Aldi, it comes from HEB
@kathyk9519 Жыл бұрын
I get that. My chickens keep coming up to our patio and munching on the seeds and fresh germinations. Luckily I got the pots and planters up on a shelf a few days ago. Or I'd be up a creek on these yummy veggies. Now we only let them free range late in the evening for an hour or so. It has taken me awhile to learn to garden. But it is getting better. Hope yours do well. Just be careful about getting chickens. I think a few are going to be dinner if I keep catching them eating my goods, grrr!
@davidkeyser128 Жыл бұрын
For me, the generic is almost always cheaper than the name brand with a coupon. It doesn't matter how big of a discount something is if it isn't something you use. And on the clubs, I have a Sam's and Walmart next door to each other. A gallon of Sam's branded milk is currently running almost $5, the Walmart branded milk is running 1.50 for the same gallon from the same packaging plant. Build up the notebook that compares prices across several stores using the same units of measure. Even in the same store, they will often switch between price per ounce and per pound, or even per unit. Doing the math will let you compare things on an apples to apples basis.
@Sweet87671 Жыл бұрын
I like your approach about your takes. I Like diferent camara takes, beside the tips. I am new at budgeting and the shoping the pantry is somenthing i still strougle. I had done, but for small portions. Staring to learn some couponing, it is very tempting to buy the sales instead of needs. I am glad for the budget to stop me to buy more!!! So, working progress here. Tha k you for sharing this knowledge. God bless you!
@theresaanndiaz3179 Жыл бұрын
Back when we used to use checks to pay for things, I had a nodded credit card that gave cash back. Every time I played with my card, I treated it like a check and put it in my register, subtracting it from my balance. You could just use a notebook instead of a check register. Having to write down every purchase really makes you think about what you're spending too.
@aprilbabe94 Жыл бұрын
I use the apps for Sam’s Club, Walmart and Aldi to compare prices. Price per pound or ounce. More often than not the pennies difference is not worth the premium price of the membership! Some may say the convenience of buying in bulk is worth it if they have a large family and I totally get that. Especially when there are limits on items
@calihapamama Жыл бұрын
I do the same thing. I have all the local store apps on my phone. I also try to meal plan around what is on sale.
@hannahpoch5797 Жыл бұрын
We have a household of 3 and use sam's. From what I've seen we save the most on household products, like cleaning supplies, toilet paper and hygiene items. We save lots on sliced cheese and lunch meat. Produce does seem to be about the same.
@sarah8336 Жыл бұрын
I find Sam’s and Costco to not be a good deal on milk, produce, sandwich bread, soda and cereal. Ever notice these are the loss leaders at the grocery store most of the time. But Sam’s and Costco have the grocery store beat on things that are pantry or freezer items most of the time. I save the most on deli meat, half and half, oils, frozen fruit/veggies(quality is better too), tp, razors, dove soap, moisturizer, better than bouillon, whole bean coffee, yogurt(when there isn’t a sale at the grocery store), jerky(chomps), steel cut oats, foil/parchment paper, string cheese, frozen fish, bacon, hummus, maple syrup and a few other things. You definitely have to be strategic about your purchases. We are a family of 4. I’ll admit it’s almost impossible to stick to a tiny budget and shop wholesale. You have to have wiggle room to be able to stock-up and not be eating the same thing all month.
@nancycarney Жыл бұрын
In the last 3-4 months I make one trip for coupon deals matched up with sales. I cannot concentrate on extra stuff with I am walking around with 4 sheets of coupons I have highlighted and store coupons. I will then make a list of items I am out of that I need to restock. I spend 2 hours a week comparing prices with my 3 groceries stores available. All of your tips are amazing. I spend $75 a week but about every 4-5 weeks I will spend $150. I love my gas savings when I coupon for fuel points at Kroger. At least once a month I order my groceries on-line for pick-up so I will not go in the store. I actually got to skip a week in March. I am not a food snob. I will buy store brand where I know it is cheaper and taste just as good. I have no credit cards. We are cash only since we got out of debt. I wish I had been as wise as you when my children were young. Live and learn.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a good system going, Nancy! :)
@cyndimoss426 Жыл бұрын
I love the gadget you have for the yogurt!
@lauriev1528 Жыл бұрын
I love these tips, although several don't work for me because I have mobility issues. Since prices have risen greatly, I have been trying to meal plan and shop my pantry more. My adult children are shocked because they have never seen my pantry and freezer so empty. lol Now that I am on a fixed income, I try not to shop too often and shop online. It has stopped my impulse buying. It is only me, so luckily I often cook and eat leftovers for a day or two. I appreciate all your budget saving ideas and love your meal ideas. Thank you!
@greenlantern1986 Жыл бұрын
It does take a little homework to figure out what is truly a good deal, but wholesale clubs are worth it for every household with 2+ people IF you're smart about it.
@LiRaby5173 Жыл бұрын
I've found that using my local grocery store app helps me keep from impulse buying because at the end of the week when I know what my check coming in is going to be I whittle down the products to what I realistically need. I go to Sam's or Costco for the stuff I use in bulk and use the Sam's curb side to avoid all the extra goodies. I'm a terrible impulse buyer so just the walking through the store can cost me a couple hundred dollars. It doesn't help when I walk through I usually have 2 grandsons asking g'ma please please please lol.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Oh that's a great tip on the Sam's curbside! I hadn't thought of that. :)
@992Eirini Жыл бұрын
If you happen to have leftover salad greens you can sautee them just like you sautee spinach and add to any dish they taste wonderful
@MomNTraining Жыл бұрын
I agree with so many of your points. I don’t really like that list either. I love wholesale stores, BUT it really does require lots of discipline and organization. I have to put more effort into my shopping, planning and storing. So, I’m trading time for the savings.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Yep, there are definitely instances when I trade some of my money for convenience because time is a commodity also!
@debbiew263 Жыл бұрын
Sunday paper coupons is a waste at the price of the paper and coupons I'll never use. Grocery stores in my area deliver coupons via USPS or are on the store app.
@impish22 7 ай бұрын
thanks again Mindy, always so helpful
@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I have wanted to visit Costco since it opened here but I have not dared! LOL! I am too impulsive in shops! Thank you for the video!
@annebuyze-smith4191 Жыл бұрын
This was great! Thank you! Can you do more videos on sale cycles?
@geographologist Жыл бұрын
- *Great* reminder for me to Pantry Shop. Thank you! I found couponing difficult when the "big name brands" are not on the shopping list whether due to needs, values, or preferences. I like shopping groceries online because I can compare prices between 4+ stores quickly between tabs; yes, it helps with impulse buying haha; coupons may be highlighted; and I can opt for Free Grocery Pickup. I live rurally in a high-cost area with dietary restrictions and we love your videos, meal ideas, and money-saving tips! :)
@yvonnepalmquist8676 Жыл бұрын
Lately I have reduced the number of cucumbers, tomatoes and bananas I buy. They're frequent buys because we use them often, but we always seem to have a lot of waste. The produce just isn't lasting as long. Now I only buy with specific plans and only one or two, when before I'd buy a small handful and we would just go through it. Pay attention to the supply chain changes, too... it's been making a difference.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
I'm going through that with bananas right now. My family just doesn't reach for those like they used to. I end up having to make a lot of muffins or smoothies! LOL
@valeried2941 Жыл бұрын
What wonderful tips! I have the upside app but am having issues linking my account so will revisit this weekend! I am a huge huge user of generic everything! I use my credit cards all the time...I pay everything in full each month...no longer carry cash...I stick to my budget as best able...and I wait thirty days before most purchases because I will only buy it if I need it..if that makes sense!
@cathyb3790 Жыл бұрын
I order online from my local Grocery store , they also load offers and offer Great lost leaders once a month that I take advantage of ,I find it helps me stop impulse buying ,plus saves me a tonne of time looking for parking ,getting cart and on and on ,,,feel spoiled sometimes ,,but all good ,,these are Great tips ,, paying cash is also I Good way to see the actual value as well,,,😊
@leslieb4553 Жыл бұрын
Mmm Yass on the credit cards. I keep a ledger and allocate purchases per certain categories and in pay every week or two weeks. If I could figure out a way to pay the mortgage with the cc for cash back I would !😂
@lindanizamoff7981 Жыл бұрын
I buy my BJ membership from Groupon,$20 vs $55 from BJ's. Also I only buy at BJ's large items like toilet paper and dish soap.But you have to be careful cause I've been tempted to buy clothing and other items I don't really need.
@judymcpheron5955 Жыл бұрын
Great Tips Mindy. I have used lists forever or I'd be kicking myself for those important items forgotten. 😡 My local store has digital in store Coupons offering their best deals. I compare store prices, sizes and quality. When I'm there I stock up on those things that keep well. Freezer/shelf items. Yes, so true about trying the brand names. We are determined to WIN. 💪🏆
@alexishampton3943 Жыл бұрын
I've been buying all of breakfast/lunch/dinners. What I've learned recently is that for produce, I buy exactly what I think my family will eat OR buy produce I can freeze if I need to before it goes bad
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Good point about it being freezable. My family goes through phases with produce. Some days I can't keep grapes longer than a day, and other times they'll shrivel up in the fridge...lol.
@sjhirst3 Жыл бұрын
I live in a small town. There are no stores that deliver here. There is a Walmart 20 minutes away that has Walmart pickup. I use it for multiple reasons, and it's very helpful. The downside is that I don't go in the store to see if there are good clearance deals.
@nicolebullock8704 7 ай бұрын
Hello thanks for the notes
@craftmom5302 Жыл бұрын
As the mother of a disabled child we live on a fixed income basically (my oldest has a job and helps with bills) but we do get snap benefits and that's basically what I have to spend on food every month so I have had to get creative with meals but I haven't ever tried a meal plan I think I will give it a go! Please don't come at me for getting snap my children and myself also garden in the summer and I'm saving up for a small deep freezer so I can start really preserving our bounty to help with the grocery bill throughout the year
@MinimalMTMama Жыл бұрын
"Don't come at me for getting snap"?? Sweet mama... the fact that u have to even say this hurts my heart. Recieving gov assistance isn't something you should be shamed for so you don't gotta explain u yourself or your situation cus its NOONES business ❤
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
I would never begrudge anyone SNAP or WIC benefits! That's why it's there! I'm glad you and your family have what you need, and it sounds like you are very good stewards of it. Great job!
@Midwestmomvolunteer365 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to check local programs like the YMCA that may have produce available too, never ever be worried about people who may have an opinion about receiving food assistance, you do what you need to do for your family!
@craftmom5302 Жыл бұрын
@@MinimalMTMama thank you for that thank you for making me feel human there are so many people in this country that make me feel less than when they find out that we receive assistance. They have no idea what I or my kids have been through and what my disabled child goes through everyday! So thank you again for. Because it really made me feel human!
@craftmom5302 Жыл бұрын
@@Midwestmomvolunteer365 yes I will do anything and everything I can to make sure my kids eat especially my youngest with him being handicapped he has food sensory issues so it's really hard to feed him sometimes and I will check out the YMCAs in my area thank you for the tip
@staceymckinsey9252 Жыл бұрын
The only way I can manage my Costco membership, is this; I go on my lunch break, which is only 30 minutes, and I don’t get a shopping cart. That allows me to get those bulk items that we use, dryer sheets, toilet paper, my husband’s lunch beverage of choice, but does not give me room for things that I don’t need. I have to be very strategic in what I’m getting, and if I can’t carry it, I just can’t carry it. 😊😊😊
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Great strategy!
@kimthomson3761 Жыл бұрын
I do online grocery shopping all the time and I know current prices so I know what is a good deal and what isn't. I online shop for groceries at Walmart and another large chain grocery store and Amazon. I couldn't get my vitamin d drops from my local health food store recently and they were not going to have them in stock for at least 3 weeks or more...I found them on Amazon for the same price as I pay at the health food store. I think if u are smart, online grocery shopping is fantastic. I haven't stepped foot in Walmart since Covid started and I honestly don't miss it.
@suerospert5131 Жыл бұрын
I work at a major grocery/drug store and it makes shopping a definite challenge to save money because it’s too easy to pick up items every time you work. Luckily they have a store card with reward points and you can get items for free.
@charylliss1721 Жыл бұрын
Mindy, It's a treasure hunt. It's a way for me to see how God is answering my prayers in helping me feed my family 🙏
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Love that perspective! Thanks, Charyl!
@kathyk9519 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these tips. I already use some and others are new. I like your idea of picking out meals for the week and make them as you feel it and it works. I have some veggies planted in containers and that helps too. I love fresh grown carrots, basil, cilantro and tomatoes. Except I still have issues growing tomatoes. Its a learning process. Have a blessed week. 😊
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
We haven't had much luck with our gardening ventures. This year, we're just trying to keep some herbs alive! :)
@cathyfeigert5660 Жыл бұрын
Great tips Mindy!
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Cathy!
@betterlivingonabudget Жыл бұрын
Yaaayyy!!! A new SMM vid in my feed just when I want to unwind after a long day at work, and now my evening is perfect!! Thank you for all the great tips, inspo, and all your efforts on this channel!! XOXO's
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Glad I could deliver! Enjoy your evening!
@rdjg5162 Жыл бұрын
I found the wholesale clubs were a waste of money for me. I’m single and the bulk is just too much.
@arthrodea Жыл бұрын
I’m also single. I split a membership with another single friend. If there’s an item we both want- we will buy it and then split the package.
@shelzp7272 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video…
@aprilinalabama9074 Жыл бұрын
Great tips 😁❤
@jenniferhaire9749 Жыл бұрын
I’ve gotten a lot better with using what I have that’s helped so much but I’ve also made a budget before didn’t have one
@asweetnspicyginger2443 Жыл бұрын
As always Mindy. Great tips and ideas. Actually things Ive never thought about. Thank you.
@Chicadelacruz84 Жыл бұрын
I get the using generic on some things. But the quality of so many things have gone done in the past few years. I recently purchased a generic store brand vegetable and there were stalks in the can along with the vegetables. That I don't like. I just stick to purchasing the name brand better quality product when it is on sale.
@dees.journey Жыл бұрын
I love your glasses frames color!
@leanbeankelliqueen Жыл бұрын
I agree with the big wholesale storez
@victoriaLL345 Жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@kaybee6534 Жыл бұрын
The wholesale club one 👀 we're about to get a kayak from Sam's Club 😬 I do love kayaking and we're in Florida, so it's not too wild, but they do get ya with the odds and ends.
@bethanyg153 Жыл бұрын
I think airlines were the first to introduce shrinkflation with the size of their seats. Leave your personal space at home.
@heathermcpherson9047 9 ай бұрын
Mindy, what meal planner did you use in this video?
@janiewerner Жыл бұрын
In the past month, i have seen a couple of you tubers that dont grocery shop until most every food item is gone from their cabinets and frig. For instance, if she is out of goldfish crackers, then her kids get saltines for snacks. She doesnt rush out because she is out of a couple of often used items are gone. She makes do. I cannot recall which channels. In the same vein….Hillary from Old World Home has natually used from her cabinets/frig for years. By the time it is grocery shopping day ( every two weeks) her food is GONE! ( except when they buy a 1/2 cow which they just did.)
@abbyno4917 Жыл бұрын
Went to sams today spent $179. Got 4 protein shakes, vitamins, capri sun, chips, kids shorts and a sweater. The majority of $ spent was on hubby his stuff was $137 alone. But the shakes will last 6 weeks.
@sherrydaugherty6144 Жыл бұрын
Mindy and family have a great week have fun thanks from Oklahoma
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@mirthfulllaugh Жыл бұрын
Great video! As I mentioned before I will always be loyal to Pace, can't help it loved it forever. I did change my loyalty to Barilla pasta. Bought an Aldi's marinara to try but I really love Newman's but the price is high. I'm also checking the price per ounce thing.
@danaa6283 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I will say that if you use a lot of gas for commuting that the Costco membership pays for itself in the gas savings even if you never step foot in the store. But people must think and plan.
@calihapamama Жыл бұрын
Yup. I live near a Costco with a gas station. It consistently has the cheapest gas in the area, by 70 cents to a dollar cheaper per gallon. If I don't have any Safeway Rewards to use at the Safeway gas station I go to Costco instead. When you're saving 8-10 dollars per fill up, the Costco membership pays for itself pretty quickly.
@SeeMindyMom Жыл бұрын
Good point!
@christinecortese9973 Жыл бұрын
I’m 3.5 hours from the closest Costco, 1.5 hours from the nearest Sam’s Club. Oh well.
@calihapamama Жыл бұрын
@@christinecortese9973 I'm a 4 hour drive from the closest Aldi that everyone says I should go to for lower prices. No one has access to everything.
@debiwillis9045 Жыл бұрын
@@calihapamama ours is only a dime cheaper
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