How to Eat for $10 a Week at Target: Emergency Extreme Budgeting Grocery Haul 2020

[@tal23-tanika3]

There was a time in my life where I had $50 a month to feed my daughter and I. We ate well and I shopped wisely. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

That is a testament to you of being a great mother under difficult circumstances. Thanks!

[@tal23-tanika3]

The Quaint Housewife Thank you. These videos are so helpful to so many. Thanks again.

[@victoriaapril1596]

A good recipe that last my family for 3 days. You can take some of that onion, the peanut butter, two chicken breast. Cut it up. Fry the chicken in a little of your oil. Add the onions. A little water the peanut butter and make a sauce. Put your carrots with it and pour on top of your rice! It’s delicious! My husband is from Senegal and they know how to make some dishes that last or can feed ten to more people on a very low budget!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Victoria, that does sound good!

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

Yummm!! Going to try this!

[@melissarozalia]

I saved the recipe! Sounds yummy. In holland we eat peanut butter al the time🥰

[@SoWhosGae]

In my country peanut butter is too expensive.

[@susanjoseph236]

Sounds great!

[@pookspeak9529]

I honestly just like hearing your voice. It's so soothing.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Wendy :)

[@sunset6010]

Agreed. So comforting

[@judywebb2620]

Me too!

[@angelarivera7034]

I think so too! Thanks for the video!

[@GD.1031]

Agreed! She has such positive energy and a very laid back personality. I thoroughly enjoy her videos!

[@lalaine2543]

For someone living alone, I tend to either order food which puts a hole in my pocket or cook cheap food inside which is either tasteless or lacking nutrients if not both. Now, I always watch your videos before grocery shopping to balance health and my budget. Thank you.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad my videos help you, thanks!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Cooking for one can be hard. If possible, make regular recipes and freeze them in portions... that way you can cook less often, and have variety. Cook Just 2 to 3 times per week and rotate out the frozen left overs.

[@kencurtis2403]

I would have gotten a bag of flour and some yeast instead of the bread. I also would have gotten a dozen eggs. You can make lots of things with the flour - regular bread, flat bread, pancakes, pasta, etc.

[@susanolson3611]

Great idea!

[@wasabizzz168]

but u need pans and i dont have pans

[@mommam.6101]

@@wasabizzz168 2020, pandemic no yeast.

[@SoWhosGae]

Diy bread sounds good but the work+electricity for baking makes it more expensive than just buying it 2 times a week.

[@sarahwaters8262]

@@SoWhosGae not if you are able to find a bread machine at a thrift store. I have found the one I use regularly (plus a backup), each for $3.

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

You could have added some eggs maybe since you came under budget. Then made a chicken fried rice dish. Plus had a couple of scrambled eggs added to breakfast.

[@nancybennani2925]

Llama is

[@MaryTheresa1986]

Yup. If I were her I would've either gotten an 18 pack of eggs, or a 12 pack and 3 bananas. I don't eat eggs, but my husband does.

[@raeofsunshine._._]

That’s what’s I was thinking too.. for lunch - a fried rice mixture with veggies and eggs optional chicken.

[@iluvmusicals21]

Would enjoy a revisit with reshopped to show change in price. Recipes look delicious!

[@Samantha-yb7en]

My husband and I have been cutting our expenses because we’re about to buy our first house. You’re videos have been helpful in creating meals on a lower budget. Thank you!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

How exciting! And happy to hear the videos are helpful!

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

It is amazing the gourmet dishes you came up with! In addition, you would be building a well stocked pantry over time. Such as with the vinegar, brown sugar, things like that.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I like to see hauls that include some staples. Most videos out there will include using staples, but "assume" you already have it and don't include it in the budgeting. Eventually those staples need replaced and have to be included in the budget, so a replacement staple should be included in some way in the budget... flour one week, oil the next, spices and sugars the next week after that, etc. It adds up and counts.

[@misschanandlerbong5918]

In my area, Walmart is always cheaper. I rarely shop at Target because they are ridiculously overpriced. You are so lucky to have a reasonably priced Target in your area. Great video - as always !

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Fangirl, I've heard that about Target too. I was surprised on some items. XOXO

[@rileymeektibbs]

The good & gather brand is new at target so most of these prices/items are new within the last year or two!

[@christmasmonster723]

I buy Good and Gather brand at Target and the prices are very reasonable.

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

Since I rarely go to Target I always end up buying stuff I don't normally buy making my shopping trip way more expensive than it should be. But there are reasonably priced groceries as long as you do not fall victim to impulse shopping. Last time I was at Target this lady was losing her mind and was blocking the aisle with her basket at one end and her husbands basket on the other end--not allowing people down the aisles. She took the 6-feet-apart thing to a whole other level.

[@misschanandlerbong5918]

Last name first, First name last Wow ! She meant business, didn’t she ??!!!!

[@beverlysteele8754]

Take slices of bread, butter/margarine, shred cheese top it, stick in oven till toasted. Sprinkle parmesan

[@mslolly1065]

This is what we call cheese on toast in the UK, and is typically more popular than a grilled cheese sandwich. We toast one side, toast the other (very slightly, not to brown it however, but prevents it going soggy when the cheese melts) then sprinkle cheese and add a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. I usually add butter once toasted, to the corners and a thin layer on top. It’s great.

[@beverlysteele8754]

Some of the guys make "bread sticks" out of a cheap pack of hotdog buns (potato bread) butter, garlic, face down on sprayed cookie sheet. Toast. Cheese can be added by flipping face up. Buns are opened, used as tops and bottoms, separate bread sticks.

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

Yessss! I’ve been using super cheap hotdog buns for garlic bread for over 30 years. If you mash it a little flat you can use them for faux French bread pizzas.

[@goodwillbunny5773]

Your videos are truly an internet blessing! Thank you for all this inspiration.

[@naturechild2022]

You look so pretty first of all...Secondly, You come up with some great recipes...Which I am going to start cooking...And lastly, I agree with many of the other viewers comments that you have a very soothing&calming voice...Continued good health and blessings for you and your family. :-)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for these sentiments, Lisa! You too!

[@swill7526]

Your smile looks great Quaint House Wife. Very creative solutions! Thanks for sharing your insights and hard work to keep a balance in the home in such a positive and honest way.

[@TracyLynn589]

I love your videos and your calming voice. Smart lady here! Thank you!!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Tracy!

[@xingcat]

Great recipes! I like the idea of carrots and raisins over toast. It's like a carrot-raisin salad, but in a sandwich form, almost!

[@Hopeful-w7h]

You did really good! I think these types of videos are interesting and important- a lot of people are struggling money wise.

[@suredeydo]

I've missed your videos. You look radiant! These budget shopping vids are immensely helpful as I have a husband and two boys, one a teenager. ❤

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh thank you!

[@stephaniecoffman5099]

I absolutely love your 10$ a week videos!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@scoobytwo194]

Thank you for all the meal ideas!! So glad you are back to making videos!!

[@jonihaworth7016]

I love these so much! Keep them coming! 🤗

[@johnwilliams7102]

You have great imagination and create appetizing and healthy meals on a tight budget. You must have a background in nutrition as your menus are nicely balanced. You asked about the canned, diced tomatoes - yes, you got a great price and probably way cheaper than buying fresh. Thank you for your channel, I find it very helpful and share your ideas and recipes with others.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

John, I wanted to be a nutritionist when I was in college early on, but it meant having to take some advanced math and science prerequisites that I did not like/could not handle. Thank you for watching my channel :)

[@johnwilliams7102]

The Quaint Housewife I had the very same issues as you. My wife’s cousins both worked at our local hospital as dieticians for years. You are accomplishing similar goals with your instructional videos - you are helping many families live healthy, fullfilled lives.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you for saying that :)

[@johnwilliams7102]

The Quaint Housewife ... heartfelt

[@ellenkincaid8434]

Glad that I figured out that you were spending $40 because I thought you were only spending $10, you got some good ideas and not went overboard

[@atdepaulis]

Sometimes I would make oatmeal with chopped apples cinnamon and brown sugar.. yummy

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh that tastes wonderful!

[@damienomen68]

is Apple Crumble........sweetened pastry sheets in the oven & other saucepan produced mixtures can be a thing. Bless & hope for all.

[@naty1012]

I only eat oatmeal with dried fruit but I should try it with fresh fruit

[@theboftlady5022]

I make homemade oatmeal with brown sugar bananas. The bananas, a tablespoon or two of brown sugar, a pat of butter. Slice banana, place in microwave safe bowl, sprinkle brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon on top, add a pat of butter or margarine. Microwave till the brown sugar caramelizes and the butter fully melts. Prepare oatmeal as directed, I used instant oatmeal, then add a splash of fresh or condensed milk, and pour the banana mixture over the oatmeal. You could also add a few raisins or dried cranberries, and if you have it, some chopped walnuts or pecans, or peanuts. VERY GOOD!🤤🙂

[@jessicawilkins7139]

You said it RIGHT! I looked it up about how to says farfalle . Good job you right!

[@thowlett2681]

I love peanut butter toast and can’t eat it almost everyday. Peanut butter sandwich are also a big win. For dinner I like to give my family a little more variety and would of tried to and a Mexican themed dinner one night. You had all the ingredients. Great job. I was shocked when you didn’t get eggs.

[@sheridanbailey6090]

One thing I LOVE about target is that they have the new Circle program where you get 1% cash back to your target account. Plus, with the app, there are coupons and deals to apply, and it really adds up!

[@moniquemc4553]

I know this is way off topic, but you look stunning. Absolutely radiant. On topic.. all of these are great ideas and I love that you ended under budget.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh, that is sweet of you. Thanks!

[@jilllecar]

It’s great to hear from you again. Wonderful video I would have cheated and gone back for eggs with the extra dollar and change. They would add variety to the lunch menu. Take Care.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, eggs would have been perfect! XOXO

[@chrystalturtledove9916]

I like how you did your eyeliner! Very flattering and modern with the straightened hair style!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Chrystal!

[@t2iffany]

Welcome back! So good to see you back have missed your content. Good job on this video.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Tiffany!

[@theboftlady5022]

You said no dessert, but you can make some with what you already have. Toast bread and butter, sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on it, add some chopped apples or other fruit. Voila! Dessert toast!🙂❤

[@Tamara_D]

Eggs definitely. Perhaps forgo the bread/pasta and opt for flour (bread/dumplings/pancakes/bisquits/pasta etc) much more variety. Tomato paste can also be into ketchup/sauce/gravy. Thank you for your ideas which in turn gives us a few😀

[@cherishbayes8623]

The last soup looked amazing. Just wondering does your family get tired of eating The same meal 5 dinners in 1 week. My family would throw a fit.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Cherish. This was one of only two budget challenges I've had them do so far, so it is rare for me to repeat their meals many times. They knew it was for a KZbin video. They were okay with it but not excessively enthused after a number of days.

[@thatswhattomorrowisfor3745]

So glad to see you again! I have been missing your videos.🙂

[@tibitaylor]

Loved that baby carrot grating tip! I would have bought eggs. You could have made French toast for breakfast. Also, if you had more bananas, you can make grain free pancakes with just mashed banana & eggs. A garlic bulb or two are usually under a dollar and would have paired with the tomatoes & pasta.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Great tips, Tibi. Thank you.

[@theoneandtheonly13]

If you have a Harris Teeter near you the boneless skinless chicken breast is 99 cents/lb if you get it from the meat counter and not pre packaged. Also early in the morning they have mark downed meats and veggies, at least in my area of North Carolina :) Good luck and love your series!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I wish I lived near one. Thanks Kimberly!

[@rustyrussell3211]

Since you asked what we would have done differently, I would have tried for pork roast for carnitas. In my area, pork is the same price as your chicken. Street taco tortillas are small but very cheap and if you get the white corn type they are very cheap. The leftover broth from the carnitas can be used to season rice.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Marilyn, great ideas! I didn't notice how much any of their pork costs. I will probably check next time!

[@rustyrussell3211]

@@TheQuaintHousewife , we also like fried potatoes with leftover rice and beans with eggs scrambled in at the end for burritos, we just call it "fry" basically anything can go in. A good way to use up a little leftover meat when there is not enough left to make another meal.

[@kimcapri9178]

I love beans. Your black beans looked so scrumptious. I usually do a plain old Jasmine rice but I am going to doll it up with some curry next time. Ps, I love onion too. The way you present your food and the attention to detail when describing your plates, your TLC really shines through. Like other people have said, soothing and motivational. Glad to hear y'all are doing well.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for this feedback, Kim!

[@ascheparker2340]

The best way to make meals taste better on a cheap budget is definitely spices. If you are struggling to make meals taste good on a cheap budget, try to save some extra money (if possible) and splurge on lots of spices and seasonings. Seasoning salt is my personal favorite

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I agree on the spices! Glad I have a cabinet full because most of the food I buy is unprocessed/plain.

[@missinginia]

You always have great ideas for these challenges and I like that you did include the whole family this time. I would have gotten less chicken and and maybe some eggs. I am always impressed with how far you make the budget stretch!

[@rebaseymour1810]

Thanks for the video. I’ve changed the way I shop because of your videos and have saved some $$$ too. Thanks for inspiring us make ...delicious food on a dime.

[@sunset6010]

Wasn't sure how you were going to pull off TARGET .... But you did ! Very impressed

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks! It could have easily gone off the rails since many items are pricey!

[@sugarloaf10]

I really enjoy watching these videos. It gives me a lot of ideas for my family of 8. I try to stick to a budget and it can be challenging at times with growing children who seem to eat more than me.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Rachel, I am happy you like watching my videos. And what a blessing to have a family of 8!

[@sharonlynn3358]

Wow you have great prices! I love these videos! I want to see more! So much inspiration! Thank you

[@williamacev2603]

I’ve been waiting to watch this all week but haven’t had the time until now! For a target grocery shopping trip you picked out some great items and the meals look amazing. Hopefully you have a dishwasher haha!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks so much! I have a dishwasher but I don't know how to use it. I grew up without one and still wash everything by hand. Have a great holiday if you are celebrating today!

[@williamacev2603]

The Quaint Housewife my wife and I grew up hand washing too but got spoiled when we moved into a home with a dishwasher. The one items we hand wash are hand wash only items. With a toddler it also comes in handy too!

[@djenitals5180]

This is similar to my basic weekly shop. Thanks for this!

[@krascedellen6810]

It is interesting to see that a Super Target, which is what this store reminds me of, has. The prices are pretty similar to what Aldis around me has. I liked the idea of the peanut butter recipe Victoria in the comments posted. MIght give it a try!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Krasce!

[@oliviawatchesyou5157]

I’m on a budget and you give me so much inspiration for my meals although I live in Switzerland and food, (even the very very cheapest options) is so so sooo much more expensive then anywhere else

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Olivia, yes Switzerland is $$$. I'm jealous of you living there. Must be very nice!

[@nicolew101]

Great creativity with the budget! Prices here in Indiana are about the same for those items. I have never grocery shopped at Target. Thanks for sharing!

[@laurenb7170]

Wow! I never would have thought you could get all that at Target. They can be pricey! I really love how you shop looking for deals and creating menus for the week as you go. I also love how beautiful your meals look. Thanks for another great video!! 🥰

[@crystaljones13]

Your budget hauls really inspire me.

[@rcdoodles6214]

Such creative dishes you made. Super ideas. The soup looked especially tasty. At the store, I probably would have picked up a dozen eggs or a bag of shredded cheese, if it was on sale. You did a fantastic job with the items you purchased! Thanks for the recipe inspiration! 😀

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, eggs or cheese would have been a great!

[@mycupoverflows7811]

The diced tomatoes were a great price! My Aldi has the 14oz cans for $.45-49.

[@leannemilne1975]

I will definitely try the raisins on top of peanut butter on toast, I get bored of breakfasts so easily but this is such a good idea!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Leanne, I hope you try it, and maybe with the shredded carrot on it too, if you're interested. XOXO

[@Ihitthings2]

I'm not a huge fan of curry myself, but that dinner looked fantastic! I'm going to try grated carrots & raisins on my PB toast. I really enjoy your videos, thanks for making them, and for all the great meal ideas

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Pamela, I think you will enjoy the toast. God bless!

[@pennywheeler2598]

Loved the video. I'm from an Italian family. Farfalle is pronounced far-fa-lay. It means butterfly in italian. My Grandpop came over here from italy and thats the way it was said in the region of italy where he came from.

[@aerinlynn1665]

Great video as usual! Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas😊

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them!

[@katherinekorenyi2805]

Great haul and wonderful creative budget friendly family meals! Hope you do this again ! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

Fastest I have ever clicked on a video! Glad to see you guys well!

[@RobinFlysHigh]

10:21 That lady fixing her weggie. Haha. I thijk we've all been there. Glad you're uploading again. Missed the videos :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Robin :)

[@JJ_Smilez]

Thank you so much for these videos! They are so helpful!!!

[@mariaolker]

According to google, you pronounce it correctly. And it means butterfly.

[@Hopeful-w7h]

Yes- I live in an area populated by Italians-Q.H.is correct!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks, Maria. That meaning makes sense with the shape.

[@sherrysawyer6819]

That’s right! You did!

[@susanshaver912]

I am gluten free so could not do the bread and pasta, but I was fascinated with your peanut butter, raisin, and carrot toast! Wondering if maybe I could put peanut butter on oatmeal, and then add the carrots and raisins?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Susan, you sure could. So many people modify what they eat for special diets. PB or raisins with oatmeal is something I enjoy. I haven't tried carrot, but if you grate it into your oatmeal and happen to have a carrier like brown sugar or the PB chances are you might not even detect the carrot. If you try it just once you'll know.

[@Bovine_journi]

I love your videos so so so much this was the best part of my day after working never change you are great and so creative with so little you really inspire me 😁

[@lyndynelson5611]

Cinnamon toast with brown sugar and I would have bought eggs and made French toast. Haven’t made curried rice for my family, need to try that! Thank you!

[@uzeela]

Wow.. I never go to Target .. Thought prices would be to high on everything... You got some good deals that were even better than Walmart or Aldi.. Thanks for sharing.. Love your videos! You always give me some good ideas..

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Zsuzsi--I don't go there that much either because I had the same impression about the food. XOXO

[@michellesunshinestar]

Been wondering how you've been doing............. I make vegetarian chili - kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, dump and go. I would have gotten some eggs.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Michelle, sounds very nutritious!

[@justforfun1093]

Really awesome haul! I wish I could work up the nerve to film in store... I never seem to get good footage. Love that you do budget hauls. I really enjoy your vids!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you so much!

[@yolondasmith6415]

Hi. With that chicken you could of made maybe some Chicken salad for lunch with the bread. Supper could be those bow ties with chicken cut up and carrots. Maybe add a can of broth like soup. Love your ideas and meals. Great stretch. My mother always stretched good as much as she could as well on a budget. What do you guys eat for snacks or do you eat snacks in between. I'm guessing snacking on carrots and bananas or peanut butter slice of bread as well. Thanks for sharing

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Yolonda, we did not snack that week. I tend to eat dried fruit and nuts when I snack, or a little chocolate. Good ideas. XOXO.

[@yolondasmith6415]

@@TheQuaintHousewife xo same. Thank - you for responding

[@elizabethwutzke9040]

Thank you much and I really appreciate your tip for the baby carrots

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

We are a family of 8 and I shop like this! New to your channel 💛❤️🏡

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@blancheinburlington]

Great finding your newest videos! Thought you might like this old recipe from the Joy of Cooking which is an excellent budget dish. Very versatile; you can choose which beans and onions you use depending on what is on sale. Kidney Bean Casserole: Heat 1-2 TB vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes. Add 2 cloves finely chopped garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, 2 to 5 minutes longer. Add 2 tsp (or more) chili powder and cook for another minute or so, to allow the spice to mix with the oil and vegetables. Add 4 cups cooked kidney beans, one 28 oz can whole tomatoes (drained and coarsely chopped), 3/4 tsp salt (less if you’re using canned beans) and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until nice and bubbly. Place half of the bean mixture in a 2-qt casserole. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese. Layer in the rest of the bean mixture, and top with another 1/3 cup grated cheddar. Bake at 350, uncovered, until the cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Sounds delicious, Blanche!

[@susannehyde5683]

Omgosh I will definitely try that peanut butter toast! I never thought of putting carrots on peanut butter/raisins sounds delicious! You have really good ideas , thank you for sharing! Please say "Hi" to your brother 🙏😊 . Hope he's and the rest of your wonderful family is well! 💗

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you Susanne!

[@melissad4135]

I missed these videos!!!

[@mariaolker]

Me too!

[@anthonychihuahua]

Me three!

[@naty1012]

Me four

[@beverlysteele8754]

Baking potatoes. Make loaded spuds.. Very low cost. Butter, oil, liquid cheese (optional), beans, broccoli, peas, tomato dices, basically whatever veggies you have, sprinkle with cheese, guacamole, sour cream (I use Greek yogurt), sage, salt, pepper turmeric/curry.

[@anthonychihuahua]

Welcome back, you were missed. 😊

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you! 😊

[@anthonychihuahua]

Quaint Housewife You are so welcome and thank YOU🤩! In reading some of the comments, yes! We all missed you, and I agree that you came back looking so beautiful and radiant🌹God's good Blessings to you and your family and friends 🙏 Thanks for so many good ideas💭🧠

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Blessings to you and yours as well!

[@pjl2963]

So wonderful to see you again! I've missed you...I pray all is well with you and yours? Really enjoyed following along with you at Target. I have never shopped for groceries there, believe it or not. I was blown away by the price per pound for chicken! I need to check my Target to see if the price is the same. The only additional items I might have picked up would be eggs and cheese; if budget allowed. Loved your PB toast with shredded carrots idea...until you likened it to carrot cake, I couldn't imagine what it tasted like, lol! But it sounds yummy. Did you sprinkle cinnamon on it, too? I love your creativity and ingenuity in the kitchen! Can't wait to see you again : )

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Pamela! Nice to see you :) We are doing good and I hope you all are too. Yes, I put cinnamon on it too sometimes. I limited the cinnamon to the oats for the video because I wanted the color of the carrots on the toast to come through. I'm not a food photographer but I like to mind the way the food looks when I can for visual appeal in the images/video.

[@tiffanybramlette6998]

I'm missing some of these hauls. If you are ever willing to do these $10 a week segments again I bet they would be appreciated by more than just me. Especially now when we still deal with food shortages, and inflation.

[@susannehyde5683]

8 love your channel, it's very helpful during these hard times and I just subscribed. Looking forward to more videos. 💕 Thank you for sharing these great ideas.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Susanna, I hope things start looking up for you. It certainly is hard times right now. Thank you for subscribing as well :)

[@susannehyde5683]

@@TheQuaintHousewife thank you for your kind words 💕

[@annalisahamlett1334]

I Would have traded one of the bread for flour & yeast and made bread, and other items with the flour. And traded one green bean for broccoli or mixed vegetables. With the extra money I would have gotten potatoes Ways to use the items differently: Oatmeal- oat pancakes, make oat milk Beans- refried beans, bean burgers Rice- rice pudding Bananas- "nice" cream (blended frozen bananas into icecream) Carrot- smooth carrot soup with bread made into croutons Pasta- blended the one of the tomatoes into a sauce, put over half of the pasta, make bread crumbs, and bake. Then make a peanut sauce, vegetables, and pasta for different dish another night.

[@nekai9748]

These are great ideas! I always feel like these are very “plain” meals she does, which is fine but I need more variety/ideas.

[@rachelpatterson7030]

Your carrot/peanut butter toast looks amazing! So creative! As a plant-based eater, I would trade the chicken for more fresh fruit, but besides that would look for pretty much the same things. Thanks for another great video! 🙂

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Rachel, I am glad you like my PB toast :) I find meat does not always settle well with my digestion. I would have liked more fruit myself!

[@maryrancourt2467]

@@TheQuaintHousewife maybe make a curry out of plantains instead of chicken.

[@debbieframpton3857]

I haven't been in a Target store for about 3 years I didn't realize they have so much food my household and clothing come from thrift stores and garage sales. I do check all my grocery store ads when they come out on Wednesday but Kroger is my main store mostly because I try to buy only markdown meat and other markdown food and I have to say I'm not a rice and bean person

[@keepingitsimplebertanamari5676]

I make a pasta dish with black beans diced tomatoes and garlic and onion and a bit of oil if needed. Other variations with those items could have been bean/veg burgers. Oat pancakes, chilli, rice pudding for breakfast. Pb oat bars ( mix pb and brown sugar ( honey works too, heat in the microwave for a min) add in enough oats to get a cookie dough consistency form into balls or spread in a lined pan. I'd probably have reduced the bread and added in eggs and flour. Great video 👍

[@pajamamama5965]

Love these videos! Im in South Central PA. Our Aldi is cheaper than Walmart which is cheaper than the Target or the regular grocery store. I'm blessed to have a Dollar Tree and Aldi side by side, so I shop at those 1x per week.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Mama, you sound like you have a great variety of stores to shop at!

[@pajamamama5965]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I do! My family is grateful. I'm always looking for recipes that save us money, and you have such great ideas!

[@MaryTheresa1986]

Wow, that curry and rice salad looked delightful! I'll have to give them a try. 😋😋

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Mary!

[@allisonyates146]

The store is mostly empty of people. Do you go grocery shopping super early like me? Red onion is great for so many dishes, you really pick out very versatile foods. Keep the videos coming, they have given me some great ideas for dinner!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Allison, the store was not too crowded and I do try to go early. However, I do my best to keep others off-camera too! I am glad you like my content!

[@allisonyates146]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you for being considerate of others. I think many people appreciate that.

[@Meow116]

I'm so glad you're filming again!

[@rhondav6621]

You're back! I was surprised. Hi. I love pasta and rice. You made some good meals. Don't stay away so long. Take Care.

[@amynay4686]

I'd love to try the toast! Your videos are very helpful and inspiring for me!! P.s. you introduced me to oat bran porrage in a previous and it's sooooo yummy, my new favorite.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh, that is wonderful, Amy! I especially love to eat the oat bran porridge in the cold weather. Glad you like it!

[@NanaPapa123]

I just discovered your channel and think you did and outstanding job! The only thing I would suggest, is to bring a calculator to the store next time. That way, if you do have more in the budget, you could get more produce, a can of tuna, some eggs, whatever makes sense with what else you have planned. You did a lovely job though and hope you do more of these videos! :-)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Nana, thanks for watching my videos! I do in fact bring a calculator. I don't want to bore you with details, but the range of mistakes that I have made or encountered at the stores in the production of these videos is at least a handful, including needing to be rung up twice to have a proper receipt in the right amount. I try to provide a well-produced video, but you are still going to see some issues and quirks that I am not always able to smooth over. XOXO

[@NanaPapa123]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you for taking my suggestion as it was intended. Most of us likely have no idea what it takes to make these videos and you do such a good job. I was just thinking of times we've been super tight and only had so much cash. Believe me, I have to use a calculator so I don't have to be embarrassed and put something back. Thanks again for your honesty and kind response. Take care and looking forward to more videos. You are surely helping so many! :-)

[@susanshanks2407]

Thanks for the tip on baby carrots, just found your channel. Have subscribed.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@maryklopfer9885]

Good job shopping Target, which is challenging. That soup looked yummy.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you 🤗

[@theboftlady5022]

Or, for a dessert, you could have the old go to, piece of bread, could be toasted, with peanut butter, banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup. 🙂❤

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Can't go wrong with PB, banana, and maple syrup!

[@alcidestorres5914]

Thank you so much for sharing I appreciate all your hard work and words of wisdom stay well !

[@BeeinTX]

Would love to see you try this at Trader Joe’s if you have one near you! Great video!

[@susannehyde5683]

Made your Curry chicken last night and it was delicious! We had homemade black beans and rice with it ! My son (20) finished the left over today, he just doesn't normally do that. Can you please also show us more vegetarian dishes ? Thank you and I'm just so happy to have found your channel 💕💐😀

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Susanne, I'm so happy to hear this. It is nice when people finish the food you make as well. I will try to integrate some vegetarian dishes. Thank you for watching my content!

[@susannehyde5683]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you so much. Have a blessed weekend 💓

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

I just found out today that your new video was posted. You look amazing; you have great skin and hair! I love all of your meal ideas. My creativity comes from minimal ingredients and on a budget. Lately I've been using more than half of my check on microwavable foods because I need convience meals at this point in our lives. 😳 But I'm hoping school starts back up because going digital is taking its toll.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Sometimes that convenience is important. I have heard multiple people comment on how they want in-person school to come back ASAP. That you for the compliments! I don't know if you have clicked the bell icon on my channel to be alerted right away when I post. Some people don't like the bell feature, but I just mentioned it in case you didn't know about it. XOXO

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I guess I wasn't subscribed; I am now. 😊

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Sorry, I shouldn't have assumed you were. Thanks for hopping on the wagon :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

@Last name first, First name last I have made you one of my chat moderators, in case you ever pop into one of my live chats. This enables you to delete inappropriate chat content at will. Thank you for being here!

[@stockingupspendingless554]

Greet idea. Sorry, maybe I missed it.. were you able to save any money by using the Target Circle app(Cartwheel)?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

No, the app did not add any savings.