FEEDING A FAMILY OF 7 FOR $7 | Dollar Tree Dinner Ideas

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Happy Sunday Friends! What are your favorite things to buy at the Dollar Tree? If you’re looking for another Dollar Tree dinner idea check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpy8Z3WOrt-KaM0

[@CynthiaRockroth]

PROTEIN IS A VIDAL PART OF YOUR DIET. PROTEIN and carbs have same calories per gram (7) Fat is (9) calories per gram Also MANTORY for good health ( just not in the quantity most people eat it. Carbs give engery period. PROTEIN is REQUIRED FOR BODY BUILDING . ( not just for children) Fat helps make it possible to not eat consistently and regulation of blood sugar. Without PROTEIN you will be exhausted and fuzzy minded. Even vegetarian eat PROTEIN. ( cults are known for keeping proteins out of diet to make everyone zombie so they can't think for themselves)

[@dianaragub-schwartz4416]

Your DT is well stocked

[@chloedubois8740]

I made a meal using smoked sausage, seasoning blend, penne noodles, pasta sauce and Alfredo sauce. It made 6 servings all from DT

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Amazing! That sounds really tasty. I’ll have to try it out 😊

[@ThisCorneroftheKingdom]

We have 3 DT within driving distance. One is better than the other 2 overall. We have a nice selection of food and craft items.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I’m glad you have a good one in your area! The craft section in my store keeps getting better which is exciting 😊

[@karendiane9154]

There is a new Dollar Tree in my neighborhood. I love shopping there. It clean and will organize .

[@cleo5050]

Thank you! .. I'm kind of addicted to DT challenges..

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

They are so fun! I’ll definitely be doing more in the future 😊

[@janeprepper177]

My Dollar Tree is always 'picked over' 😢

[@justnina8023]

You did great.

[@amyclark9581]

I like to buy the smoked sausage from dollar tree, for 1.25 can't beat it to add to just about anything

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I’ll have to get that next time I’m there!

[@amandarich-hf3hz]

I don't. it taste chemically

[@joltjolt5060]

​@@FrugalLifeThriftyWifepolish sausage

[@hello-vs4me]

Love your videos thanks ❤️ 😊

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thanks 💕

[@DonnaMcIntosh-t2x]

Wish my dollar tree looked like yours, ours has only two isles of food n the freezer section being taken over by higher price items

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

It really depends on the day. Sometimes it’s a huge mess.

[@JohnEatsCheap]

Your Dollar Tree is a LOT more organized and better stocked than mine!

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I think it really depends on the day and the aisle 😅

[@hello-vs4me]

Great video also from dollar tree rice beans and rop sausage feeds alot of people

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Definitely! Great idea 😊

[@cathymagoffin-ks7xp]

I brake up my noodles also.. alot of people do... Went to Target the other day. They now sell noddles half size...😂

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

That is so funny! I didn’t realize they sold those now 😂

[@sallygordin2869]

You did good 👍

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thanks Sally 😊

[@j4d7s8]

Good call with the pink sauce, I never thought of that before!

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Let me know if you end up trying it!

[@Becka034]

Do you have a Dollar General? I know people either love or hate it- we have one finally and I am finding their stuff cheaper that the $1.25 store. Also - if you shop on Saturdays and use the App- you can get the $5 off your $25 dollar purchase! I load as many coupons as I think I might use and then see if I am able to get good deals- they have a whole $1 isle in there :)

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I used to shop there when we lived in Texas and when I was an extreme couponer. The closest one to my house now is over an hour away 😩. I definitely miss it!

[@Puma0515]

You can also make your own garlic bread. Just get sliced of bread. spread butter and put garlic powder on the bread then put it in the oven and you got garlic bread. It taste good.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I love making garlic bread in my air fryer with whatever bread I have in my pantry or freezer 😊. It was just easier and less expensive to buy the frozen kind from the Dollar Tree since I tried to only use what I could find there and they didn’t have butter at my Dollar Tree.

[@angelaschaefer5883]

My mom always did homemade garlic bread. I always buy it. I just don’t think it will turn as well as hers.

[@CharleneONeill-q2h]

Awesome 😎😊

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thanks!

[@smalltowngirl420]

New to your channel. Love Dollar Tree.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thanks for subscribing! I love Dollar Tree too 😊

[@hbennett5640]

Idea for your Channel: my mom made these when we were very young❤...Hot Tuna Buns, the hot dog buns at Dollar Tree are $1.25: two cans of tuna, 3 hard boiled eggs chopped, about four slices of American cheese chopped, and a handful of sliced green olives, mix it up with mayonnaise and salt and pepper. Put into the tuna buns wrap each one individually in aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 375 for 12 minutes❤❤. inexpensive comfort food lunch...delicious.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thanks for the idea! 😊

[@lorita3488]

I couldn't see what the size of the Prego Alfredo sauce or the Winter vegetables and what did the price label at the store said it was per oz. for each?

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I believe the Alfredo sauce was 14.5 oz and the veggies were 12 oz.

[@KristieMatt]

Our dollar trees look like a tornado hit them 😂 They look horrible

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Mine does too sometimes 😂

[@KristieMatt]

😂😂

[@ArnellaMaturin]

I live by the worst dollar tree in our area. Always looks like a disaster. Bad management. There are some nice ones not that far away though.

[@lorita3488]

may I suggest you use a little of the pasta water in the cans to clean them out completely. I would like some cheese on the spaghetti & toast

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Great suggestions Lorita!

[@amandarich-hf3hz]

Our veggie section on the frozen is always empty

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

That is such a bummer!

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

Yeah I saw those cookies the other day when I was stocking up on some essentials that’s cheaper there. I was wondering how those cookies would be. Yep I agree some items are better to get at DT than Wally World or even Aldi. I’m still looking for the Pace Nacho cheese sauce. I want to get several cans to have on hand when I need a cheese sauce.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I think they could be good if they were baked differently. I haven’t seen the nacho cheese sauce in my store either!

[@sheilas.6170]

I have two DT's and both are always trashed. I don't blame the store I blame the people that shop in both my stores.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Ugh that’s so disappointing. Sorry to hear that Sheila! 😢

[@rebeccaramsey1274]

The blame should fall squarely on the company. their desire to maximize profits outweighs logic. stores arent able to operate properly because they aren't allowed enough hours. my sister is an assistant manger at one and there's been times she's been alone in the store. You can't possibly do it all including run a register, help customers in other ways, stock, deal with money stuff, take breaks, and do recovery, even with a second person. It's nuts. They don't realize they would make more money if stores were neater and better stocked and had more help available.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

@@rebeccaramsey1274 Geez that’s sad that the work environment for the employees is so bad.

[@sheilas.6170]

It is true that stores are under staffed. I work retail so I know all about staffing issues, but the people that shop the stores can take a little pride in helping keep the store clean. If you pick something up then decide you don't want it put back were you got it, don't just through it down on the shelf and create more work for that one person working. That is what I meant in my comment.

[@rebeccaramsey1274]

@@sheilas.6170 definitely an issue with people just destroying stuff, letting their kids destroy stuff, but recovery done regularly would fix most of that, little bits straightened up at a time. I know this one store is just not given enough hours to get it all done.

[@hello-vs4me]

I brake my noodles too

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Glad I’m not the only one!

[@lorita3488]

I would like you to do the same dinner but buy from WalMart

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

That is a great idea! I will definitely add this to my list of video ideas. Thanks 😊

[@lorita3488]

​@@FrugalLifeThriftyWifefor my WalMart: Compare Dollar tree meal shop to Wal Mart shop : Great Value Five Cheese Texas Toast, 13.5 oz, 8 count 18.1¢/oz $2.44 Great Value Frozen Broccoli Cuts, 12 oz Steamable Bag $0.92 7.7 ¢/oz Festive Frozen Ground Turkey, 16 oz Roll $2.54 $2.54/lb Great Value Classic Alfredo Pasta Sauce, 16 oz $1.74 10.9 ¢/oz Hunt's Four Cheese Pasta Sauce, 100% Natural Tomato Sauce, 24 Oz Can $1.18 4.9 ¢/oz La Moderna Spaghetti Pasta has been of preference for many generations, made from 100% durum wheat with a 16 oz convenient size. To cook this delicious pasta, follow simple included instructions. $0.93 but since you like to break your noodles in half I think the Great Value Half-Length Spaghetti, 16 oz $1.12 7.0 ¢/oz would be great for you for a Total of $9.75 you bought from Dollar Tree I believe the Alfredo sauce was 14.5 oz and the veggies were 12 oz. just 1 1/2 oz different on the Alfredo sauce for 49 cents more (I do like jar sauce better and I could add the left over sauce to my Clam sauce for spaghetti. the 12 oz of cut Broccoli was a lot cheaper but you were able to get Broccoli florets & cauliflower which was great. and the dollar tree Texas Toast was cheaper. Just goes to prove you have to know your prices and they are changing daily & weekly right now

[@lashortyislabonita623]

The stores in CT are disorganized, messy and not much of a selection to choose from.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Oh no! I’m so sorry. That’s super frustrating 😩

[@lashortyislabonita623]

Yes it's.

[@lorita3488]

I wanted to ask if you have The 99 cent store were you are if so I would love to see what you could buy for $10.00 using fresh vegetables & fruit and rather they are cheaper there. Right now our stores have sales on Fresh Broccoli and Cauliflower but with spring comes Asparagus here and sales on it

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Hi Lorita! We don’t have one near us. We do have some other grocery outlet type stores that I could try a budget challenge with in the future though 😊

[@lorita3488]

@@FrugalLifeThriftyWife we are lucky we have 2 Dollar Tree stores and a The 99cent store who seems right now cheaper than the Dollar Tree even if they increased their prices too and we also have good Grocery Outlet here in town and a great one in my home town 30 miles away. We also have a Buy 4 Less store

[@lorita3488]

you might google surplus/wholesale grocery stores near you

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

@@lorita3488 I definitely have and shop at a few occasionally! The bakery outlet is my favorite one by far.

[@lorita3488]

@@FrugalLifeThriftyWife our bakery outlet closed so we have to drive to Stockton or south Sacramento now so not worth the gas money even if we have an electric car now

[@Lilyyyy-thebesttt]

Your so pretty also godbless💕✝️🙏🏼

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

@@Lilyyyy-thebesttt thank you! 😊

[@silverbeowulf5601]

I dont understand the big deal with protein. I try and get as many calories in my family as I can. We are a family that needs lots of calories, vitamins and minerals. Every family is different and people should not be complaining about your choices for your family..

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Hi Silver! Thanks for your comment. ❤️

[@angelaschaefer5883]

I agree with you,

[@angelaschaefer5883]

Exactly right people will always judge. I am so sorry about your kidney trouble.

[@Funtimez85]

Protein make you feel full longer and protein doesn't have to come from meat

[@amysouthwick1402]

Protein is what feeds your muscles. You all need it!

[@DonaAllen-f5u]

❤

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Hope you have a great day!

[@charlottehall1913]

i would have crumbled sausage and added with sauce

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Love that idea!

[@jenniferherrington]

Do you get more slices of garlic toast at Walmart? I hate Walmart, but they do have larger volumes in their packages, supposedly, for less. The meat may not always be straight on though. They are a crooked retail store in many ways (unproven), but, I have about four grocery stores to choose from in my area, unfortunately. Walmart is one of them. So sad!!! Luckily, Aldi is coming to my area very very soon.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

I’m not sure if you get more at Walmart or not. I don’t shop there that often because there isn’t one close to me. I’m definitely jealous that you have an Aldi coming close to you soon! I wish we had one here.

[@barbarasutherland8000]

Nice ideas, 🌍👍🌍😘🌍😋🌍🍀🌍💯🌍👏🌍🙏🌍

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thank you! 😊

[@annamariadejesus5232]

My dollar tree 🌳 close their doors 🚪 ana Cruz union city nj

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that.

[@troytucker3467]

How do you feel, they changed everything now and nothing is a dollar

[@karenmbbaxter]

Texas toast????? Just get a bread stick and put some garlic butter on it.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

That’s definitely an option too! We do that a lot 😊

[@adamgilligan3688]

I am a big fat guy and all the food combined is just one meal for me.🎉

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

You'll have to let me know if you try it!

[@thekidchannels3452]

add bbQ

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@barefootingnc]

They always empty

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Sometimes my Dollar Tree isn’t good either. It really depends on the day.

[@christinamontecalvo-fetta5428]

The sodium in this is very high.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

It probably is, but you could leave out adding extra salt or choose other options that aren’t as salty. Hope you have a good day!

[@alexkali5415]

“We are stopping at McDonald’s on the way home”

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

This meal is definitely not for everyone. Hope you have a great day!

[@bowenfamilyfarm9776]

Some of the dollar trees here in Georgia are messy and unorganized.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

There are some in my area that are that way as well which is definitely frustrating.

[@gailcurl8663]

So, No One Gets Seconds if They Want a Little More?? What is Your "Serving Size"?? Maybe an 1/8 of a Cup per person?? This meal is So Unrealistic!!

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

It totally depends on how much your family eats. If you need more per serving you can always double the ingredients or add another side 😊

[@lorita3488]

this list is a old list from last year so not sure if they still have the same items. Now that it is $1.25 each some might not to as good as price: Gossner shelf stable milk #1. Buy 2 boxes of shelf stable whole milk = 1 quart= 4 cups buy 1 Whole, buy one 2% and buy one 1% also shelf stable Sweetened Almond Milk or Ainsworth Almond milk #2. Buy 2 or 3 bags of 24 oz. PAGASA Spaghetti #3. Buy eggs or container of real eggs or egg whites if they have them #4. Buy box of COLUMBIA 20 oz. of Dry spaghetti #5. package of Dry Garbanzo beans for us or a can of them #6. 2 lb. bags of dry beans #7. NO YOLK EGG NOODLES 20 oz. # 8. 2 lb. bags of rice #9. 24 oz bags of Pinto beans 10. Pantry Essentials Pizza sauce 14 oz. buy 3 or more to use for spaghetti sauce 11. canned Prego Alfredo sauce 12. box of Mrs Fields Oatmeal raisin cookies for me 13. Snack pack chocolate pudding & butterscotch if they have it 14. Salt 84 Himalayan Pink salt fine grind 1 lb. one for us and a couple to DONATE 15. Old Orchard Apple Cider 16. 100& juice if they have any 17. Zulka Moreno Pure Cane Sugar 2 lb. bag buy 1 for us 18. JIF Chocolate Silk spread 3 cup snack packs 19. Wylers light packed to add to water to favor it 20. bag of Snyder's pretzels sticks 21. Jar of Roasted Red Peppers 22. buy a 2lb. bag of brown rice 23. Wonder Flour mix 24. buy 2 cans of Snows minced clams if they have them to make me Old Spaghetti Factory's Browned butter with Mizithra cheese and white sauce for Friday this week for lunch & dinner Pitas or bagels or both Marie Callander' Muffin Mix Corn meal All Purpose Flour Corn Starch not sure these might be in the freezer section: Coconut Rolls buy 1 lb. bag of Jasmine Rice In Fridge section: Reeses Collinder's buy one of each for me to try buy me a pork chorzio if not spice and Heather a soy one In the Freezer section: frozen Strawberries to use in making Strawberry sauce for Crepes #21. Frozen TJ Farms Stir Fry vegetable blend #22. Peppers & Onion strips #23. Jennifer Gander Spring Rolls #10. Frozen Texas toast try to get a box of 6 slices check for Parmesan garlic Toast 11. Pepperidge Farm or New York Five Cheese Texas Toast Frozen Fruit Berry Blend to make topping/syrup for pancakes & waffle & Ice Cream bread if they have anything but air bread.

[@FrugalLifeThriftyWife]

Love your list!

[@HoustonTroy]

Thank you so much for sharing.