tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post7045578920705813492..comments2024-03-27T20:43:18.555-04:00Comments on Cheryl's Frugal Corner: Let's Get Started Anew 2021 - GroceriesCheryl Kimbleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-16484910581624816732021-01-09T08:48:31.060-05:002021-01-09T08:48:31.060-05:00Oh what a problem to have!!!!! LOL Good for you ...Oh what a problem to have!!!!! LOL Good for you on being so stocked and YAY on on the upcoming hog meat. What a blessings.<br />I have so many supplies right now - that my shopping is on hold as well. I have a good bulk supply of rice and beans (all types) - so unless I purchased on a deal for giving away - I won't be buying any for a while.<br />I am sure I have seen little individual cans of kraut. It lasts well in the frig too.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-39158225959440951072021-01-09T08:45:10.873-05:002021-01-09T08:45:10.873-05:00Thanks Alison - glad to have you here. I will be ...Thanks Alison - glad to have you here. I will be listing recipes off and on for different things. I am pretty much a just dump and cook type person!!!!<br />Blessings.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-1250398111894953132021-01-09T08:43:10.359-05:002021-01-09T08:43:10.359-05:00I agree with looking for the best and biggest. I ...I agree with looking for the best and biggest. I have seen people just grab and go as well - I look at everything!!!!<br />I keep hard cheese for months past the best by date. Now soft cheese I wouldn't do that.<br />Thanks for the tips!!!!<br />Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-44368850524649509732021-01-09T08:39:53.025-05:002021-01-09T08:39:53.025-05:00Yes mam. I use rags and just wash when needed. D...Yes mam. I use rags and just wash when needed. Dryer sheets get used several times - plus I often use vinegar in the rinse and don't need those sheets. In summer I hang outside.<br />Food waste is just like throwing money in the trash!<br />Thanks.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-10188012979215167152021-01-09T08:38:14.831-05:002021-01-09T08:38:14.831-05:00That is a great plan.
Big Lots does have some grea...That is a great plan.<br />Big Lots does have some great deals. So many places to look for items.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-9801151516117315722021-01-08T21:49:06.451-05:002021-01-08T21:49:06.451-05:00We are eating out of the pantry & freezers for...We are eating out of the pantry & freezers for the next 2 months with only a little dairy & produce as needed. We cannot buy anything for the freezers anyway as they are FULL. We have a hog coming in March so we must eat them down and will still need to take some into DS's freezer.<br />As for alternate shopping stores: I found rice at Dollar General for $1 a bag. I didn't get any as my jars are full but it is a good price. I need to look for single serving cans or packages of sauerkraut as Dh won't eat it and I crave it from time to time. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57527169144181831202021-01-07T08:24:40.772-05:002021-01-07T08:24:40.772-05:00Thank you so much.
Blessings in this new year to...Thank you so much. <br />Blessings in this new year to you!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-8331512734931101612021-01-07T01:53:38.187-05:002021-01-07T01:53:38.187-05:00This is great Cheryl. I'll include it in my ne...This is great Cheryl. I'll include it in my next Weekend Reading post.<br />Blessings,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14087554920624595282021-01-06T11:57:04.040-05:002021-01-06T11:57:04.040-05:00Cheryl love your site. Would also love to get you...Cheryl love your site. Would also love to get your recipes from "scratch!" Happy New Year blessings to you and yours.<br /><br />Alison in MichiganAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10827526186999465015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57344055289637220872021-01-06T11:53:47.127-05:002021-01-06T11:53:47.127-05:00Great list Cheryl!! I love all of the great tips y...Great list Cheryl!! I love all of the great tips you share!<br /><br />Here are some ways I save on groceries that are sometimes overlooked:<br /><br />1. Fruit & Vegetables ( When a fruit or vegetable is priced per item and not pound, example- $.99 Pineapple, I will purchase the biggest and best looking pineapple I can find because no matter what size you get, they're all $.99 each. Same for individual avocados, cucumbers, peppers, etc. Also, when buying lettuce, make sure you look it over top to bottom, whether it's in a container or bag, try to look at as much as you can because it only takes a couple "slimy" pieces to quickly ruin the whole bunch. Same with berries, you want them to easily move in the container and if there are any that seem "stuck" to the bottom, they are bad or headed that way, so don't purchase them. I am amazed when I see people quickly grab produce and not look over what the are buying. Also, if I'm buying grapes, I rarely ever buy the bag like the store has it for sale. I will get a produce bag or another grape bag and only get the bunches of grapes that are firm and fresh looking.<br /><br />2.Check Expiration Dates- This might seem obvious but it's easy to overlook especially if we're in a hurry or we trust the place we are shopping from. I almost bought a bag of expired cat food not too long ago, but thankfully I had noticed the expired date right before I checked out. I also was able to get a refund on a Walmart pickup order, when I saw that the block of cheese I was given had expired the month before. Don't get me wrong, I will shop salvage stores and don't mind products that are considered past their sell by date but there are certain items for me like meat, dairy, pet food, etc. that I'm a little more careful about.<br /><br />Hope these tips help someone and you have a great day Cheryl!Mrs.Thrifty Tipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796719685565720364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-11177093286195785482021-01-06T11:03:54.368-05:002021-01-06T11:03:54.368-05:00Paper towel and one-use wipes can be replaced with...Paper towel and one-use wipes can be replaced with multi-use rags and bleach water (1:10) for sanitizing. Dryer sheets are reused. Shop-at-home is my go-to for reducing expenses. Eliminating food waste drives the budget. Soup is a way of using up what needs to be used up. Mona McGinnishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234038212082778117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-51275871519383574022021-01-06T10:08:08.875-05:002021-01-06T10:08:08.875-05:00My meal planning is listing 7 days worth of meats ...My meal planning is listing 7 days worth of meats or main dishes, based on the freezer. I add the sides as needed...makes my days easier when I know what needs to be taken out of the freezer for thawing. Another place I have scored food deals is Big Lots!! lejmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248900901037211499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-14943757110981073612021-01-06T06:58:26.740-05:002021-01-06T06:58:26.740-05:00The one I went to here, was also in a so-so neighb...The one I went to here, was also in a so-so neighborhood. It had really good prices. It shut down do to building and land being sold shortly after I found it. I have found no others. I will do some more searching. ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49903653294228125772021-01-06T06:55:48.018-05:002021-01-06T06:55:48.018-05:00Some days we all need a little push. It is easy t...Some days we all need a little push. It is easy to forget little things. It all adds up and saves.<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-3199971760216098732021-01-06T06:54:46.464-05:002021-01-06T06:54:46.464-05:00There are times when technology is a huge plus in ...There are times when technology is a huge plus in our lives!!!!<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-37993721915635531392021-01-06T06:54:12.730-05:002021-01-06T06:54:12.730-05:00Thanks! Chili is so versatile - I use on potatoes...Thanks! Chili is so versatile - I use on potatoes as well or add to soup. Strain and it's great for hotdogs.<br />I have taken leftover spaghetti and turned it into baked spaghetti by adding an egg (for binder) and some cheese and bake till top is starting to brown. Love it. It makes it easier to eat!!!!!<br />Thanks for the ideas.Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-50541431343003047312021-01-06T06:51:19.807-05:002021-01-06T06:51:19.807-05:00YES I forgot about that place. Thank you! We all...YES I forgot about that place. Thank you! We all need a little inspiration once in a while.<br />You can sure get a difference in weights!<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-88422771539803346062021-01-06T06:49:47.421-05:002021-01-06T06:49:47.421-05:00I could no longer eat several courses either. I u...I could no longer eat several courses either. I usually have one pot meals - some days 2 pans. As long as you are satisfied that is what is important.<br />I have all those stores within a 20 minutes drive ore so. I don't shop Target at all, and haven't been to Meijer in a good while. I generally do Kroger or Aldi.<br />It is amazing the deals you can get at Menard's on food items and the same with Rural King. Just shows that there are many options of places to shop.<br />ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-16365646411966724672021-01-06T06:45:13.212-05:002021-01-06T06:45:13.212-05:00Thank you - yes indeed. You can save a small fort...Thank you - yes indeed. You can save a small fortune taking your lunch and snacks. I preached that when I worked to deaf ears. Then they would be broke by Tuesday. Too bad.<br />Another great tip! ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-52708136673714130462021-01-06T02:32:22.699-05:002021-01-06T02:32:22.699-05:00You have once again reminded me to get back on tha...You have once again reminded me to get back on that horse again. I had stopped weighing my produce and need to get back to that once more.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-57995132620618909642021-01-06T01:15:57.856-05:002021-01-06T01:15:57.856-05:00I look up so many recipes on the internet now and ...I look up so many recipes on the internet now and it really helps me use up what we have.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-28658222375039413702021-01-05T21:48:01.965-05:002021-01-05T21:48:01.965-05:00Hi all, the way I meal plan is I come up with dinn...Hi all, the way I meal plan is I come up with dinners I can make with what I have on hand. As I use those ideas I cross them off the list. Often there are leftovers so I will serve it for lunch the next day or like spaghetti (my husband's favorite ) he doesn't mind eating it two days in a row lol. When I make spaghetti sauce I use it as a base for other meals like pizza, chili, hamburger vegetable soup. If I make chili I use it as baked potato topping with cheese and onions, chili dogs or tamale pie. No waste and we get variety from one basic sauce or dish. Thank you for all the inspiration Cheryl great post! Gailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08972025825370280143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-49738270763603008182021-01-05T19:25:52.323-05:002021-01-05T19:25:52.323-05:00allrecipes.com is another site that you can enter ...allrecipes.com is another site that you can enter your ingredients and it will give you possible recipes. I love and use when I'm looking for inspiration!<br /><br />I had never thought to weigh bags of fruit and veg...now I do. :)Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-90781359798998468032021-01-05T19:07:52.957-05:002021-01-05T19:07:52.957-05:00These are all very good tips! Cooking from scratc...These are all very good tips! Cooking from scratch is key for us. <br />Since we have Meijer, Kroger, Walmart, Super Target, Aldi's, and Menard's of all places, and various dollar stores in our area, there are plenty of shopping and saving opportunities. This is all within three to four miles from our home. I have noticed that Meijer is very competitive with Walmart when it comes to groceries. We make a Costco run every few weeks to deepen the pantry and freezer. We found a very good price on honey at Rural King the last time we bought chicken supplies. The days of preparing a five course meal are long gone for us. My neighbor told me that her 90 year old husband expects a salad, meat, three sides and dessert. Our old bellies would protest at that much food...ha! I admire ladies who can make meal plans and stick to them. I like to plan ahead for the most part (if possible) and not make unnecessary extra trips to the store) and the Urban Farmer is of the "oooh, this sounds good" school. Leftovers often are an evening meal even if we don't have the same thing. Again, old bellies are better off eating less, especially in the late afternoon or evening. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7341912661779864632.post-80476711386617155352021-01-05T17:29:20.103-05:002021-01-05T17:29:20.103-05:00They are usually in old shopping plazas or on side...They are usually in old shopping plazas or on side streets and have local names. We have S & A Grocery on a side street in an old downtown area and the door opens right off the sidewalk. Then we have Wise Buys in an old shopping plaza in a rough part of town where we feel perfectly safe as long as it is daylight. If you see a store of that type is is worth checking to see what it is. I had seen S&A years ago and kind of written them off and now I am sorry I did because they are the ones with the best food and prices. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.com