Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
January is not the month where I spend more. It’s the month where I slow down. In this video, I’m sharing how I reset my pantry and grocery budget for January, starting with inventory, making intentional choices about what to restock (and what not to), and planning simple, practical meals for the month ahead.
This kind of January reset helps me:
• see what we already have
• avoid unnecessary spending after December
• cook more intentionally
• reduce waste
• and feel calmer about food and money
January cooking looks different. It’s quieter, simpler, and more pantry-based. I also share some SNAP-conscious considerations for anyone navigating benefits or tighter food budgets right now.
Related videos you may find helpful:
• 10 Must-Have Pantry Items Every Homemaker Should Pick Up No: youtu.be/Q775PS_zRMw
• What to Know Before January 1 If You Use SNAP Benefits:youtu.be/0XVFuU1Z0bE
• Top Things to Pick Up Before SNAP Changes Hit: youtu.be/sGUJ0Vo1ecE
January doesn’t need perfection. It just needs intention. If you’re resetting your pantry or grocery budget this month, you’re not alone.
#homemakingwithdenise #traditionalhomemaker #thisandthatwithdenisejordan #preppingwithdenise #aprondiva #africanamericanhomemaker #blackhousewife
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Best Cornbread Recipe
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup white sugar (cut to ½ cup if desired)
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 9 baking dish or 10 inch cast iron skillet.
2. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
3. Make a well in the center.
4. Then, add milk, vegetable oil, and egg. Whisk until well combined.
5. Pour batter into the well-greased baking dish (or cast iron skillet).
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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January is not the month where I spend more. It’s the month where I slow down. In this video, I’m sharing how I reset my pantry and grocery budget for January, starting with inventory, making intentional choices about what to restock (and what not to), and planning simple, practical meals for the month ahead.
This kind of January reset helps me:
• see what we already have
• avoid unnecessary spending after December
• cook more intentionally
• reduce waste
• and feel calmer about food and money
January cooking looks different. It’s quieter, simpler, and more pantry-based. I also share some SNAP-conscious considerations for anyone navigating benefits or tighter food budgets right now.
Related videos you may find helpful:
• 10 Must-Have Pantry Items Every Homemaker Should Pick Up No: youtu.be/Q775PS_zRMw
• What to Know Before January 1 If You Use SNAP Benefits:youtu.be/0XVFuU1Z0bE
• Top Things to Pick Up Before SNAP Changes Hit: youtu.be/sGUJ0Vo1ecE
January doesn’t need perfection. It just needs intention. If you’re resetting your pantry or grocery budget this month, you’re not alone.
#homemakingwithdenise #traditionalhomemaker #thisandthatwithdenisejordan #preppingwithdenise #aprondiva #africanamericanhomemaker #blackhousewife
WATCH NEXT ➡️ My 20-Item Capsule Grocery Haul: youtu.be/ve2KopjZ4F0
➡️JOIN The Homemaker’s Circle (Optional Membership Community): patreon.com/HomemakingwithDenise
✳️ Want to learn about waterbath canning? Check out my course, Yes You Can! A Beginner's Guide to Waterbath Canning with this link: courses.homemakingwithdenise.com/courses/waterbath-canning-course
Best Cornbread Recipe
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup white sugar (cut to ½ cup if desired)
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease an 8 x 9 baking dish or 10 inch cast iron skillet.
2. Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
3. Make a well in the center.
4. Then, add milk, vegetable oil, and egg. Whisk until well combined.
5. Pour batter into the well-greased baking dish (or cast iron skillet).
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.
7. Cornbread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
➡️SUBSCRIBE to my channel: youtube.com/@homemakingwithdenise
➡️Sign up for my newsletter The Homemaker's Journal: eepurl.com/ip_ZIs.
➡️Sign up for the free Laundry Lab Masterclass has closed.
➡️Don’t forget to head over to my YouTube channel’s home page where I share organized playlists to help you meet your homemaking and homekeeping needs.
Show Notes and Affiliate Links:
✳️Visit Amazon through my storefront here: amazon.com/shop/thisandthatwithdenisejordan
✳️ As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of my links below are affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, I'll receive a small commission. It does not affect the price you pay. All items are in my storefront.
✳️ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN: (See EVERYTHING in My Shop):
Ball Plastic Freezer Jars: amzn.to/3UvAup6
Wooden ladle: amzn.to/4jF7m9M
Spurtles Kitchen Tools: amzn.to/48bTHiS
Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker: amzn.to/4pu0LQN
Instant Pot: amzn.to/3YyGwGs
Caraway Dutch Oven:amzn.to/4qckx4fFoodSaver Vacuum Sealer:
Silicone Wire Whisk: amzn.to/4pvSTxS
FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer System: amzn.to/4aONX3G
Ceramic Baking Dish Set: amzn.to/49ADR4g
Ball Mason Jar Storage Lids: amzn.to/49olRZc
Measuring Spoons: amzn.to/3OxGNox
OXO 2 Cups Measuring Cup: amzn.to/3UBXiE1
Soup ladle: amzn.to/3SRTNbc
Can Rack Organizer amzn.to/3S5UkVk
Corner Kitchen Shelf Organizer amzn.to/48Zm7gU
Ball Mason Jars amzn.to/4aZvQ8Z
Clear Plastic Storage Bins For Fridge or Pantry amzn.to/3HqRfdl
Storage Shelves amzn.to/47Zes1r
✳️ Apron Diva at aprondiva.com
✳️About this music:
Good Starts courtesy of the free YouTube audio library. ES_The First Fall of Snow by Johannes Bornlof and ES_The Thought of You by Snake City courtesey of a paid subscription to Epidemic Sound.
✳️
✳️My Tech Gear
• Canon PowerShot G7X Mark II Camera amzn.to/2FGUUWj
• Canon M6 Mark ii amzn.to/32UxVEO
❤️Stay connected with Homemaking with Denise:
• Email: thisandthatwithdenise@gmail.com
• Facebook: @thisandthatwithdenise
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