How I Feed My Family of 11 for Under $100 | 77 MEALS

[@JamerrillStewart]

Hey friend! You can sign up to get the under $100 pack for free here largefamilytable.com/frugal 😃😃😃

[@dropexpectations12]

Thank you Jamerrill. This helps me. I have a family of 6, and I've been stressing about having enough food and really couldn't figure out a way to add frozen meals without increasing my budget.

[@itsmesally4678]

Thank you for sharing your videos.❤️

[@tammyvullo1330]

I love watching you

[@starlily964]

Brilliant

[@rosieslade8416]

hey jamerrill heres a challange for you can u feed your family on $62 for the entire month

[@beautifulvictory9683]

You're doing a real service to anyone who sees this. Homemade food, soups, hot dishes/casseroles, etc... So many don't understand how to cook frugally.

[@kezru1581]

Yes, I've never cooked much with beans as my mother never cooked them for us as children because she doesn't like them, I do though and since watching Jamerrill I have been using them in meals and it's great.

[@TheHeatherjane]

I agree, I am still learning and videos like this help me out so much!

[@dropexpectations12]

Sometimes I just need a reminder how doable it is. This is exactly what I needed

[@Kjones238]

this is so true

[@Mimzarooni]

Yes!!!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Girl you rocked it!! August 2022, I spent $100 with your list & made 82 lunch/supper meals (most in freezer, since it's just me).

[@JamerrillStewart]

Wow, so awesome to hear!

[@aworkinprogress2642]

I’m single to , I’m going to cut it all in half, but I’m wondering with how high prices have gotten what it will cost now a year later, I’m going to go price it all out

[@Lbm81007]

I came back to this video too a yr later !

[@andreajohnston7479]

This is so smart instead of scaring people show them how to stretch that food and their budget right now fantastic job Jamerrill

[@lesliekanengiser8482]

When I am trying to stick to a budget, I buy extra carrots, onion, celery and bell peppers. I chop finely and add to meals where the extra flavor isn't super noticeable but adds bulk. Sloppy joes and tacos are so strongly flavored that my family isn't annoyed by my adding in an extra lb or two of veggies. Even zucchini or yellow squash grated finely is a good add in, especially when your family isn't super into beans. Your plan is a great jumping off point for families. Even if you don't follow exactly, you can tailor these recipes to fit your family's needs.

[@FilippaSkog]

Great tips! Another great add in is lentils.

[@simplegiftsandtruths8263]

I do similar but with Zucchini. I don't remember to soak the lentils but when I remember, they help stretch ground meat meals. For starches i bulk out with potatoes or rice.

[@tinaosborne-smith5241]

Such a great recommendation!

[@debbieholt8261]

@@simplegiftsandtruths8263 I love to add red lentils to a meal but unfortunately they are not cheap (if you’re trying to be budget friendly). However, I add them because they are extremely nutritious!

[@nesadcruz7840]

More veg is healthy. Some of these meals I feel need more veg.

[@LindaASJ]

You’re helping so many mamas with your ideas. People are so frustrated with the prices that a video like this give them hope.

[@kileebuchanan8316]

Thank you so much. I am a widowed mother of 7 kids and this is going to help me so much. I absolutely love your channel!

[@slsmith-xp2hq]

You have no idea how much this mama appreciates your calming voice. 😌

[@michelel965]

If it’s an option for you, check the clearance deli breads. I get the $1 French loaf often for .30 cents. So if you had a bit of milk and some eggs left you could have cheap French toast and many other options, too.

[@fadingdandelion4792]

Walmart clearance bread rack buy and freeze.

[@alainaruble163]

Or make a bread pudding!!!

[@chibifoxx1947]

Ooo great idea thanks 😊

[@Eucis93]

You can also dry bread in the oven and make your own bread crumbs!

[@daniellecomeau2996]

The day old french loaves and Italian too make tasty and inexpensive french bread pizzas. I use leftover and last bits of veggies, sauces and cheeses. Partially cook and then freeze for quick lunches. Makes 6 or so per loaf. Less than 50 cents a meal.

[@lindaholliday4536]

My Mother was able to shop on military base but dad still at one time only made under $200.00 for family of 5. Talk about a woman who could stretch a meal but also so well seasoned. At the time I didn't like dried beans but as I became a wife and mother so glad that I was able to learn how she cooked. Dried beans go further than canned and so many different kinds, cornbread,homemade biscuits were also served often, momma was a great cook and is greatly missed.

[@blacksesamecandies]

Yeah there is a few ways to make this even cheaper than the video shows. Dried beans or lentils are cheaper than the canned version. Buying blocks of cheese instead of pre-shredded, if you have time and energy - making your own breads from flour can be beneficial too. Hell, even possible to make your own pasta - but that's pretty tedious. That being said, I would also recommend getting bone in chicken if you want to do stock or broth for further use. Just using meat isn't going to give it enough depth or nutrition - but I understand the convience of this video too.

[@emilasmith4279]

Our kroger consistently has block cheese on sale for $1.59 to $2 for 8 oz and even cheaper per ounce in the 32 oz block. Whenever it is on sale I buy several and freeze. Takes a day to unthaw. Grate yourself and eliminate the anti-caking chemicals. If it’s going into casseroles, can always just cut into chunks. /Another way to stretch the soups is by adding some mashed potato flakes. It makes the soup thicker and adds some texture. Thanks Jamerill for doing this! Great video!! 🌷❤️🌷❤️🌷

[@makingithome8493]

Ohh great tip on the mashed potato flakes in soup! Thanks:)

[@nancydavidson2295]

Save even more by using dried beans over canned beans.

[@cindyreed3635]

I have some friends that farm for a living. They feed their help breakfast and lunch daily. It's a small working farm and they are always looking for ways to stretch a dollar. They barely knew about KZbin, lol. I showed them a couple of videos of yours and Sara was so excited. She now has youtube to watch you so she can learn about preparing meals and freezing them.

[@samanthafitch952]

I honestly do t understand why the food network hasn’t scooped you up! They need a breath of fresh air! And you would be perfect helping even more people than you do! Blessed to have you to fellow 🙏🏻❤️

[@lynnchristensen5510]

I am 67 raising grandkids. I adopted 7 and 4 are left. We are stuck in CA.☹ I watch you daily and you are one strong lady. Lately you have had added stresses and you persevered. You show us that we a human. We get tired and struggle at times. Lately I am tired. With the good Lords help I go on. Thank you for all you do to help people like me. Things are getting tough and you help us stretch what we have. God Bless you and your beautiful family!

[@salvease]

God bless you Lynn Christensen for raising for your grandkids. Its wonderful that you were there for them. I'm sorry you're in California. I am too. The state just seems to be getting worse! Please remember that there are many families that like you are persevering for the kids. That's what it's all about! Good work!👏👏👏👏

[@sweetteabutter9627]

This video couldn't have came at a better time for our family! We are on a strict grocery budget right now and about to have a baby in a few weeks. This is perfect! ❤️ Thank you for your content

[@MummaQuan]

Congrats! Hope your family and new baby are doing well! ❤

[@christianpell6714]

I followed your list and still came out under a $100 🥺❤️ I really can’t say thank you enough. As a mom of 3 we have meals in the freezer and and we stayed in our budget.

[@Caitlin1928]

I came across another channel that has 12 kids plus the two parents and the mother does the shopping once a week and often spends up to and over $1000 for groceries (and that does not include any mid-week stock-up). Coming from that, it's nice to see that it's still possible for large families to have good but also cheap meals.

[@flyinggeckos123]

I think I know what family you mean. She has the means and a lot of special needs kids. You for sure can still feed a family from scratch for cheaper if you buy whole food and not tons of processed and snacks/drinks. They tend to buy whatever they want instead of planning by sales or cheapest ingredients. Our Tribe of Many and Jammerill are my favorites bc they are good stewards. 💕

[@edefyinggravity]

Her channel is a great example of everyone's situation being different. We're a family of 9, and I spend $500 a month on food/household supplies (like laundry soap and TP)/toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.). I can't even fathom paying $1000+ every week. While I do have some family members with special dietary needs, I don't have kids who have severe issues with food from being in bad situations like many of her adopted kids do. We're all working with the hand we're dealt, and as long as our kids are loved and cared for, it's all good.

[@hillaryellis5007]

I think I know the channel you're talking about too. She does spend a lot but from what I gather she adopted a lot of her children and they do have a lot of special needs revolving around food and she uses that as a way to love and bond with them. I remember reading that feeding a child builds a strong bond. Makes me think of mothers nursing or even bottle feeding their babies. I imagine several of the children she has adopted had food insecurity issues and even though she does spend a lot, I'm glad she has a means to do what she does for her children and I always think about how much security she must be building for them. However I love channels like this where someone takes the time to show us how we can stretch our food dollars and still feed our family well. This probably resonates with the majority of us.

[@natalierene1]

What channel is this? I want to watch

[@sandraabrahamsson6677]

The Dougherty Dozen

[@steppy3736]

I'm re-watching almost a year later. Always good to be reminded that healthy, nutritionally balanced meals can be made with frugal shopping and planning ahead.

[@debbiemeyer7666]

The Bolthouse carrots you bought are grown at Bolthouse Farms, a great farming company and one of our largest growers, on the outskirts of my city of Bakersfield, CA. Now you know where your carrots came from!

[@cheritovar9382]

For my small family of 2 using the bought eggs and the extra $ for a couple dozen more eggs or complete pancake mix for breakfast instead of dinner we would be fed 3xs a day for a whole month. Amazing!

[@lifeandhomewithmeredith9050]

We have breakfast for dinner a few times a week. We love it!

[@SuccessWithinSuccessAllOut]

That's awesome, and mildly insane that your recipes at our Walmart, a year later, are over $200. We're feeding 2 adults and 5 to 7 kids, only one of whom doesn't eat like an adult. Blessings to all the parents trying to make it right now and thank you again for all you do for others.

[@SuccessWithinSuccessAllOut]

I'm wondering if it's because we live in South Carolina just outside Charleston?

[@mrshollins25]

What a wonderful video! We are a family of 7. Thank you for taking the time to show us that in these hard times we can still feed our families healthy hearty meals within a reasonable budget. ♥️

[@DragonflyArtz1]

My Mom says that her Grandmother always used to say "Company is coming! Add more water to the soup!" When I had to shop as cheap as possible for the week- I would think One Mexican Meal, One Oriental, One Italian, Something for BBQ and wing the rest. Then I would go to the meats section and (with menu in mind) pick out the cheapest or on sale meats for each. which often dictated the rest of the weeks meals.Then I would buy the cheapest ingredients to complete each meal. So basically the sale items created my menu. I love that you created this video in these tough times! People can use all the help they can get! Oh btw I still meal plan that way- only now I'm not nearly as restricted. Peace.💐

[@blessedhomeschoolmommy1453]

Haha this is what my great aunt used to say about how she fed her big family. She said that with each new person, she’d just add more water to the bean pot.

[@missymischief1802]

Peace to you too.

[@michellebarham326]

Thank you SO MUCH for doing the hardwork of putting the meal packs together and generously sharing it with us! Such a blessing especially at this time. 🤗

[@duckmanyeah5738]

Thank you sooo much for sharing. I'm 70 yrs young on a fixed income. Feeding a family of 6. 4 teens. This helps. Again thank you 😊

[@stephanierobuck8136]

A great tip is to check the ethnic aisles also. I have gotten pasta products in the Mexican product section for cheaper than the great value brand.

[@darlenebyington6471]

During the month of August here in TN any food item, minus candy and already prepared food, will be tax free. I'm planning on making a list and sticking to a budget and heading to Walmart & Sam's to supplement my pantry storage! Love watching a fellow Christian Mom in her daily life and walk with Jesus!

[@bethcarlton9079]

I have the same plan for August. Im in TN too.

[@mariayelruh]

I think it's horrible for States to tax food. But I'm in PA were gas tax in the State is 58¢. I try and arrange my life so I fill up in DE were it's much cheaper.

[@carecc7191]

@@mariayelruh You are correct; food is an essential and should not be taxed. In the state of MA, neither food nor clothing is taxed.

[@Hersh88]

Must be nice here in Virginia food is taxed and can range from 7%-12% tax on food.

[@Imdonetodaybye]

I realize how blessed I am. Here in Oregon, there is no sales tax on anything. I hadn't thought about how much tax would increase a grocery trip. I feel for ya'll.

[@kaitlynsessoms9693]

Another great way to soften veggies for soup is to sauté them in the pot with some butter (then when soft, sprinkle in some flour) before you add your liquids :)

[@ceciliavitela2822]

Im 22yo with no kids but I love watching your videos! So much respect to everyone with big families especially the moms

[@pjl2963]

Dear Jamerrill, with all the plates you spin every day, it's so heartening to see how you insist on still cooking for your family! Well done, Mama! Also, I have a great beans and rice casserole recipe that you just bake in the oven--no precooking the rice, either! Let me know if you'd like it! Many blessings to you and your family, Pam xo

[@stephaniethomasson8812]

Here locally (Texas) we can get a 5 or 6 lb chicken for under $5. For a family of 4 we can get 3 meals off one chicken. Also, for that first recipe with your leftover money you could get some tortilla chips to use to dip in the bean/rice!! You could also put broccoli in the fettuccine

[@edefyinggravity]

Whole chickens and leg quarters are such good budget stretchers! I use the bones for broth and the skin/fat for schmaltz. 3 healthy foods for less than half the price of boneless chicken.

[@beckyoverstreet7478]

Leftover money probably would go for bread milk eggs produce and such to round out extra fill in’s…. 11 ppl is a lot of meals per person to feed for 7 days ..11x7 =77 so this is basically only supper that may have leftovers for lunches ….not the breakfast lunch and dinner for 11 ppl but still so amazing to have these well rounded nutritious wonderful dinners that eleven ppl can eat for a whole week with possible leftovers especially on today’s prices! Job well done Jamerrill ! You are so kind to give us all the information needed to buy and make these delicious meals and for families that are smaller than yours will probably have double the dinners that they can put into the freezer for meals on a later date and you can’t beat that! I also don’t rinse beans etc I always dump all of the can straight into whatever I’m cooking as just extra liquid. Jamerrill knows a lot about stretching food when cooking for 11 ppl everyday.. Thanks go to Jamerrill for giving us so many great tips and delicious recipes! Blessings!💕

[@annetterose8948]

If you saved a bit of ham, carrots, celery, and onion with the leftover potatoes youu could make an awesome potato soup. We love meat so I'd also add a smoked sausage to the beans and rice and save the sour cream and cheese for the potato soup. Really great ideas. Loved this video!

[@wingingitsemiretiredlife2981]

Jamerill I'm impressed. I work at Sam's so when I buy things it's usually 80 for eight things or so. Even though I'm only one person I've learned to buy certain things bulk and I do save. But those 2 bags of groceries for 80 always kills me. I love your videos. If I had a large family I would definitely do this. I'm always impressed by your skills when it come to managing large family meals. I can remember as a kid my mom and my grandma who lived through the depression cooked meatless meals maybe once a week. Pancakes for dinner or homemade potato pancakes for dinner. We did soup for dinner too. When I had these meals during the 70's while growing up it really wasn't a hardship for us I remember it as a bonding experience. Oh my gosh such different times. Thanks Jamerill.

[@roseart011]

The Knorr chicken bouillon is like 5.89 for a 2 lb tub at Walmart it is wonderful to add to homemade chicken soup. I add 2 heaping tablespoons full to my big pot of chicken soup and 1 tablespoon of Mrs dash no salt seasoning along with all my usual chicken soup ingredients it comes out super yummy. I do start with a whole chicken made in my crock pot slowly cooked in lemon pepper and water to make a very good bone broth.

[@practicallyheidi8505]

Knorr is my secret ingredient to almost everything. 😂 The tomato bullion takes your Spanish rice to the next level

[@debbiekoenig7376]

Wow, that was a year ago, I wonder how much it is now. I didn't know about this product but I'll look for it.

[@Cassandra321]

New here. Single homeowner. These are great ideas for freezer meals or feeding the party, church, community. Thank you for your content and sweet voice!

[@janellkunkle5169]

So anxious to see your first meal prep video in that new kitchen!

[@sarahdufour4780]

I just came here to say that! I’m so excited for the Mega Mama kitchen!

[@joancheeseman9364]

It's 1:42 am, I just finished listening. Omg, you are a survivor. I have to process this. So personal, just opening your heart so wide. You are so brave and I will always see you as a warrior in life. I, too had abandonment for 20 years., single mom, 2 kids, no money and did a nursing degree too. I'm now 75 , trying to retire. Again, how brave of you to share this part of your life. Thank you.

[@jenniferknight2788]

I love Jammerill!! We need this during these difficult times!

[@familychannel3824]

Absolutely love the budget videos. We are on a very tight budget and we typically do the same meals each week but I know my kids especially would love more variety so I’m going to take this meal plan into our monthly rotation.

[@roseduke8271]

It's so adorable to see one of your sons in the background washing dishes and helping his mama. How stinking cute! It seems like you have a very nice relationship with your children. Love your videos so much. XOXO'S

[@adriennej8730]

I was so excited that you said to freeze carrot scraps! I do that along with celery, onion and parsley scraps! I freeze chicken bones too and then I can make homemade stock anytime. YAY!

[@rossicastellanos1333]

Me too,

[@CarolAnn-gh9fl]

I save & freeze leftover dinner rolls, bagels, garlic bread, ends of French bread and make the best stuffing a few times a year using all the different varieties.

[@ChefWannabesLife]

I add those carrot peeling to my food processor along with any other veggies I used in making stock and liquefy it and add it back into my stock. Oh what flavor. I can't add that much water with some boullion or it loses to much flavor. Chicken soup of any kind is my joy. Jesus, chicken soup, and coffee!🧡 Great video as always!

[@Coffeeandkiddos]

My walmart typically has bread on the reduced rack for 75 cents a loaf. I typically stock up my freezer whenever I'm there. I use it for garlic toast and French bread pizzas

[@susanslone8444]

I just discovered you on KZbin. The first episode I saw is where you tell your back story. And then to see you now have 9 children!!! That solves the problem of being alone doesnt it?! You are a positive force and a hard worker. I have children the same age as you. So as someone that could be your moms age I say that if you were my girl, how very proud I would be of the woman you have become. My kids did not have the background you had so I would say I would be doubly proud of you. Keep up the good work. Your a credit to moms everywhere!!!

[@catherineellis1200]

Thank you so much for doing these frugal meals. This is so helpful for so many people in this world. I’m a long time subscriber and always appreciate your food videos. I’ve already sent 8 women over to this particular video as we were talking at church about the food costs here so high and continue to rise. These meals will help so many families. We are having a cooking gathering to help make meals for vulnerable families and our seniors struggling. We have discussed using these meals plus the others all coming from your videos Jamerrill. I’m always so thankful for you. I share your channel with so many people and they are instantly watching you on their tv after their children go down to bed, or as they are doing housework. I always get why didn’t I know about Jamerrill sooner. I have been so thankful for your recipes as they have blessed me through my ongoing health issues. Every ounce of pinching Pennie’s helps me with my medical costs which is very high. Your family is such a bright light in my life. Thank you so very much. God Bless.

[@JamerrillStewart]

I am so thankful to hear how you were using the recipes and ideas to help families who need it most! Don’t forget we have tons of recipes as well over on largefamilytable.com 😁😁😁

[@missymischief1802]

Love you Jamerrill, so generous of you making and sharing these videos with us.

[@axbt014]

Thank you, thank you. My husband is recovering from the rona and he missed so much work. We need to pinch some pennies this week.

[@janeschmidt9611]

Thank you so much, Jamerrill! I started making my shopping list and meal plan while watching your video. There are only three adults in my household but I find your videos extremely helpful! 🥰

[@beginingssful]

Thank you for showing healthy budget meals, without the need to exploit your family!! ❤

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Thanks so much for not charging us for this video. Many of us are really struggling right now. Bless you 🙏

[@5GrammyBear5]

The way you handle things, is awesome. You have the patience of a saint. I hope they repair your water problems. Your recipes look delicious.

[@maryreynolds5310]

Me again, here taking notes and ready to make a difference for my little family of 2. Appreciate you Always! Jamerrill, I'm sure you have changed many lives helping so many people including myself save money, freeze and feed and how to create so many different easy to make healthy belly filling Meals! Love and appreciate you xo

[@BecauseMommaSaidSo]

Jamerril thank you so much for offering this pack for us!!! It’s sincerely appreciated!

[@shellyclayton202]

I like that you added the spices as well as "everything" one would need in order to follow the budget/meal plan properly. This is one of the best plans I have watched! Thank you : ) xoxo

[@lynnchristensen5510]

I just watched the video with the burned onions. I rent and don't own a home. But raising grandkids at my age I thought I was the only one to burn onions. God bless you for sharing these ways to frugal ways to feed our families. Thank you for helping me feel ok about occasional mishaps. You are awesome!

[@cozetteoconnor1289]

That beans and rice ingredients reminds me of my husband’s Colombian recipe! I love that yours is heavy on the vegetables! Cut up all of your veggies (onion, bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, garlic) and simmer it in olive oil for 20-30 minutes with a pinch of salt. It is called a ‘sofrito’. Pressure cook your beans while it simmers which is cheaper (small red beans is most authentic) drain the majority of the extra liquid from the beans, and pour the sofrito over the cooked beans. Add a tsp or two of brown sugar. And some better than bouillon paste or a bouillon cube (although that has msg so be aware). Simmer it a little longer and it’a ready to go! Seriously the BEST, especially if you use freshly cooked beans. Eat it with rice. You won’t feel like you are deprived and on a budget.

[@salvease]

Cozette O' Connor You're being redundant by saying "Eat it with rice" after mentioning your husband's Colombian recipe. 😄 As a child of Colombian parents, we grew up eating rice at practically every meal! Rice is STILL my downfall.

[@Heavncentt]

LOVED this video. Would really like to see more in this series of easy, frugal meals where you go in with a set dollar amount, shop with us, then come home and make the meals with us. All of the recipes used inexpensive ingredients, most of many of us would have at home already to do this meal plan.

[@alexandrareed5297]

I live in Australia and thought it would be interesting to see how much it would cost for the same items here. $211. It’s amazing how different the cost of living is between the 2 counties.

[@kezru1581]

Yes same here in NZ actually probably more 😬

[@jodiemelham2719]

I’m from Australia that’s a big difference on prices Wonder why

[@GR-bo5zt]

This would be the same in Canada as well 🫢

[@emma8547]

Australian minimum wage is $21.38, US minimum wage is $7.25. That's not the whole story, but it goes a long way to explain the price difference

[@practicallyheidi8505]

That is $145 in US Dollars after the exchange rate. Still a lot higher then $91.

[@erinlangenstein1163]

Another tip, take that celery, potato eyes and GREEN onions, throw it in some dirt, water once a day and in a few weeks you will have another bunch of celery and green onions. Potatoes take longer but produce a ton. Last year I threw one eye that couldn't be eaten anyway and it produced 3 5 gallon buckets worth. Also, dried beans tends to be cheaper than the canned.

[@serobinson1]

I am a family of 5, So honestly if I did your original emergency pack and this pack and used the freezer I could in theory feed my family for an entire month based on the servings you use. I think I’m really gonna have to try that with the way these grocery bills are getting

[@carrieortiz5863]

From one Homeschool Mama (with only 7 kids 😉) to another……. Thank you and God Bless you for doing all the hard work for us Mamas!!!! More videos like this please. My new goal is to really cut down on our grocery budget as much as possible. Much love to you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jayrico6226]

God bless you in this hard time we are all going through

[@debrasfrugallife3703]

I shred my carrots, celery , onion and potatoes. It goes farther that way . Soups , meatloaf and egg omelette and tuna fish cakes . Love your choices you did fantastic for such a big family ❤️ God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@rebeccaturley1912]

That’s a good idea for the veggies. I have 5 kids and each of them is extremely picky. If they spot a veggie, they will push it to the side and won’t eat it. If veggies are shredded, maybe, just maybe, they won’t notice them. 🤔

[@kaylanicolle6103]

Good tip for the fish cakes thanks!

[@debrasfrugallife3703]

@@rebeccaturley1912 yep my kids same way. I also do smoothie and sneak stuff in it 😉.

[@debrasfrugallife3703]

@@kaylanicolle6103 always welcome.

[@deanettajackson3109]

Love the video. I can see the breakfast scramble over some of the leftover potatoes fried.

[@elisapoore6363]

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for providing your family food plan. I greatly appreciate it.

[@tammymiller5801]

Another area to find pasta at Wal-Mart is in the Hispanic food aisle La Moderna is the brand and it is good.

[@ceryswyn2454]

I cannot wait to see what more can do with a new kichen!!!

[@megroux]

Awesome job Jamerrill. With so many doom and gloom videos on high prices right now, this video was a welcome change. So hopeful and encouraging. Much appreciated!

[@meaganshelton2572]

I appreciate the fact that you shopped at Walmart! Not everyone has an Aldi or outlet supermarkets for that matter, including myself. I used to shop exclusively at Aldi when my family and I lived in TX, but no such thing exists way out here in Northern CA where we have lived for the last 4 years, at least to my knowledge. I have been shopping at Sam’s Club and Walmart, but it’s still so expensive for a family of 5! I truly appreciate this video and you!!

[@sheilabus5475]

I find jarred (natural) applesauce more affordable than apples per serving. When I can't get any more applesauce out of the jar, I save it until I make oatmeal. Then I add the water amount for the oatmeal, swish it around, and use it to cook the oatmeal. Sometimes I add cinnamon.

[@danettepennington4756]

I am so grateful you shared this! My daughter has a family of 5, she has taken in a friend that can't live alone but is still healthy enough that she doesn't need a nursing home, she has allowed me (her mother) to stay with her while I have knee surgery and now her cousin got evicted with her family of 4 to move in temporarily. So in a 4 bedroom home she has 11 people living g here ...wow! I didn't realize how many were here until I added us all up...lol so anyway this will be a great help to her! Thank you!

[@ayronsmama05]

Hey lady! Your beans and rice...have you ever seen the GV mixed chili beans in a can? It is wonderful got pintos, black and kidney already in a sauce (I add more chili powder). Perfect for chili or the way you are using them. Blessings y'all!

[@kanesmith1154]

Recovering from severe Covid and watching you! So calming and relaxing, thank you ❤️

[@sherierodriguez7708]

Hello Jamerrill I just started watching your channel. I have a small family of 2 however, my husband is such a picky eater. He is ridiculous i know. Lol. You are doing a great job. I dont understand how you are able to juggle so much and keep up with the family and yourself. Great job. Love y'all. Be safe. God bless

[@lisaanderson7909]

I shred my own cheese, and buy the dried beans and cook them in my instapot or slow cooker. Thank you so much for your program, I love it Be blessed

[@AshyMiss]

Amazing!! I love how these recipes look filling as is, or you could easily add some steamed veggies or salad as a side to make it even more filling/nutritious. Thank you!

[@319roxanne]

As soon as I saw the can opener, I thought, did I miss a video with you telling us about the new gadgets? Then I thought, whoa! I know way too much about your kitchen stuff! Lol!

[@crystaledwards7649]

Bless you for sharing your knowledge of frugal home cooking because we are soon will be doing that. Learning to cook with what you have.

[@alyssayarber6074]

Thank you so much for this! Grocery shopping has been extremely hard lately and almost doubled in price. I was just thinking I don't know how much longer we can go with barely having any groceries. This will be our meals for the week. Again, thank you and I hope you make more of these!!

[@kayladeluna7858]

I feel like Aldi is increasing their prices so much that if you are just smart about shopping store brands you'll spend about the same at Walmart as you would at Aldi

[@sabinabirnie3761]

That’s certainly the case here in Germany 🇩🇪

[@ayronsmama05]

It has always been this way for me. I compared prices using store brands and from a substantial list (monthly shop) I only saw 5 to 6 things was cheaper then Walmart. Like mama taught me....don't worry about the brand just add the right seasoning and you'll love it!! Amen!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I hate to say it, but I agree. I’m a long time ALDI fan. I think now more than ever we need to check prices.

[@angelaanderson5971]

It’s getting ridiculous every where, I don’t know if you all have Kroger but their prices have gone through the roof. Walmart is the worse.

[@edefyinggravity]

For me, Aldi is still cheaper than Walmart for pretty much everything that I buy, but it's much farther away. Once I factor in the cost of the extra gas, I may as well save time and go to Walmart.

[@caris.6613]

I appreciate your showing how to do this as if you’re literally out of everything at home. I asked another KZbinr how her method would work if I have NOTHING to start with at home and no room in budget to buy extra every grocery trip to build up my pantry/freezer. She gave me the runaround bcuz all her hacks and tips bank on her stocked pantry and freezer 😂

[@fadingdandelion4792]

Frugal southern mama can help with getting some pantry items. She spends 5 a week maybe to start spend 2 or 3 dollars or less if needed a week.

[@TheFilipinaWifeLife]

It's sooo hard to start from scratch. I just ran out of peanut oil and checked online, it's so expensive. 😭

[@daniellecomeau2996]

Like she did during the video, choose to not purchase an optional ingredient like the chicken broth ($1.99) or switch pasta to store brand fettuccineinstead of brand name spaghetti ($0.92 x 3 instead of $1.58 × 3) and use that almost $4 to buy a slightly larger container of a pantry staple or extra boxes of pasta. Building a pantry on a tight budget can be done with these small incremental decisions and strategies.

[@queenie5891]

Idk why I enjoy your shopping videos so much! Maybe because watching you shop curbs my own shopping addiction 😆 These are my favorite ❤️ Bless you and your family 🥰

[@JamerrillStewart]

Lol 😂 glad I could help!

[@Rsmr27]

So grateful to have access to this information! I can’t wait to get my copy of this frugal cooking guide!

[@Mymommy543]

I just downloaded your offer. Thank you so much. I don’t have a large family of my own but always neighbors in need and friends I help out when they I can. Bless you and yours. Don’t stop being you. Your fabulous 🙏❤️

[@JamerrillStewart]

You are so welcome! Hope it's helpful!

[@bigredohio]

Loved seeing you back in the kitchen. Thanks for the great meal ideas.

[@christyrouse1128]

Such helpful & useful information. Thank you for taking us from the shopping to the end results.

[@Mimzarooni]

You’re such a good mama, cooking good food for your babies ♥️

[@anncassidy4597]

I just have to comment on your poor old kitchen faucet. I've been subscribed to your channel a few years now and have totally enjoyed that your share your life and adventures with us. Now back to your faucet. You are a real trooper to have dealt with that messed up thing with all the kiddos your have. I'd do the same thing, keep working that things until it's completely gone and not wanting to spend money to fix it with your new kitchen just days away now. Gives me a little chuckle every time I see you use it. Again great content you give us. Bless you and your family

[@crystalgentry5001]

Thank you for sharing a week worth of budget friendly meals with us all during this difficult time❤️🙏🏻

[@sillypanda988]

It's just me and my bf here but I am really grateful for these recipes.Im gonna down size them and cook um up.Thank you so much Jamerrill 💚💚💚.

[@loraobrien2709]

You are a rockstar! I love watching you cook. You make it look so easy. Thank you for all your hard work as you teach us all some valuable tools for cooking.

[@aworkinprogress2642]

It would be interesting to see what all of this would be now as prices have skyrocketed.

[@rebeccaharper7859]

You are so real and down to earth.Such a blessing.

[@Stewart-b4h]

Cooking/shopping like this is how I fed my family for years. Thanks for the memories. Well, I didn't have an Instant Pot back then!

[@ariyaelle]

Thank you so much for sharing tips in shopping, and taking us along with you. Appreciate the tips throughout the cooking process. It’s helpful to see the end result of how much food/meals after cooking and serving, even when on a frugal budget/trying to save money.

[@karenfraser6488]

thank you for this. I only have myself, 2 young adult sons and my partner. The extra portions made can go to anyone in my church who is in need or when I have one of my frequent lengthy migraines. Many blessings from my family in Australia to yours

[@courtniewolverine6247]

You always make me happy. Whenever I am feeling down, or lonely, I turn to my "neighbor " Jamerrill, and life is right as rain! 😊

[@LeaverWild]

This is something I should know how to do, but don’t. I didn’t grow up in a large family at all (it was just me and my Mom) and now that I have a larger family I really struggle to keep everyone fed. Thank you for thinking of us beginners!

[@toniagermany6422]

Your personality is so calming. I love watching your videos to unwind at the end of the day. Thank you for bringing us along with you!

[@gingergargoyle]

Interesting - Ma made her Denvers into sandwiches without any meat (the egg was the protein) and no green peppers (they were for pasta sauce) -- thank you for the free recipe book, it brought back a couple meals I had forgotten about

[@esthers9140]

You are truly a Proverbs wife and...I'm sure Travis helps a lot...beautiful family.💛 P.S. you can never have too much cheese😁

[@gailjones6925]

You are an amazing lady and I’m proud of you 👏🏼 Thank you for sharing this with me, I appreciate you and all you stand for! God Bless You And Your Family! ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️