How to Eat for $10 a Week: Emergency Extreme Budget Grocery Haul Challenge

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

See what these exact items cost in my updated video for 2022! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qICWYXiXZdaoi9k

[@glynglyn5473]

That was great interesting also thank you

[@danielleeasley880]

It's now 2024 and the total for all this in southern VA is 17.27 before tax

[@spiotticd]

For some this could be the difference between going to bed with a full belly or going to bed hungry.

[@Pinkielover]

This would be impossible living out of your car...

[@tallandthatsall3172]

Agreed

[@pintobeangaming1620]

You soft ass milenial

[@amyzshan]

just the pack of scallions in my country are worth 13 dollars...

[@unapologeticallyexoticalElla]

@@Pinkielover its not impossible

[@denvercatwoman6561]

My wealthy neighbors eat beans and rice for dinner once a week so they and their four kids can be reminded that that's how much of the world eats. They also cook a meal once a month for all the people living in a nearby homeless motel. I realize that's off topic, but figured it wouldn't hurt anyone to read it.

[@msliz1029]

That’s awesome. Keeps things in perspective for their family.

[@sonjawright518]

Beans and rice is definitely cheap eats but so delicious if done right.

[@Esteban-MK64]

By Staying humble you’ll always be rich

[@katherinehurt5238]

Beautiful little story thank you for sharing

[@wtk6069]

From beans and rice to beans and cornbread to southern bbq, I've learned that, ironically, poor people's food is the best victuals on Earth. I guess that's because they had to put a little more creativity into it to make it good.

[@TheReelLifeOfStacey]

This almost brought a tear to my eye. There are some families that go to sleep hungry at night and HAVE to eat like this. You taking the time out to show how one can make it off of 10 bucks a week is a blessing. This would be wise to do if your trying to pay off debt.

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

My grandparents raised eight kids to adulthood on almost nothing in the way of income. Their secret was a yearly big vegetable garden, that the kids had to help tend to lol. They had a big vegetable garden every year until a few years before they passed. I knew their time was coming to end when my grandpa came in from the garden his last year growing it and told me "I can't keep doing this" before taking a nap. Two years later he passed. I miss him and his garden, but that garden fed his family for almost free. About the only things they purchased were flour, eggs, milk, and canning supplies and coffee.

[@farmoboy83]

@@NotSoCrazyNinja the message they passed to you and relatives will outlive them for many more years. I respect a lot people that are smart enough to use all the resources they have without being always complaining they dont have money to eat well etc. With few money you can eat extremelly well in a modern country. If you grow your own vegetables and possivly have some chickens you can be almost self sufficient. God bless people like your grandparents and hope the youngster learn this valuable lessons.

[@SapioiT]

@@farmoboy83 Even without chickens, you can still have a very small cricket farm (if you're not living in the city, due to the noise), and get plenty of protein intake that way, especially if you have some lard or hard cheese (due to those kids of fat helping with the digestion of the meat's nutrients).

[@elizabethashton9590]

THIS can't be done everywhere. If it could we'd all be rich.

[@jamescooper9573]

@@elizabethashton9590 what are you talking about?

[@Tsiri09]

I was homeless in San Antonio, TX for nearly 3 years and lived in a tent. No refrigeration. I worked on a laptop that was given to me at the local library (free wi fi) and made enough to feed me and my cat for around $10/week. I would buy a box of pancake mix (several servings), instant mashed potatoes (several servings) and so on. I saved up for powdered milk and powdered eggs. My cat and I ate pretty decently.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

This is a very heartwarming story. I am glad you had your buddy with you the whole time. Hope you are safe and secure now.

[@dnxl1821]

How did work on your laptop?

[@dragn26]

Wow. Much respect to you:)

[@gnatgonuts1592]

Respecc

[@jujiifruit9520]

Did you gain weight from eating straight carbs?

[@tavern2468]

Whoa your prices were wayyyyy different. I’ve never seen 98¢ milk in my damn life.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes to both.

[@jadoresophya]

@nikola zazzoslki I'm not asking this to be a wise guy, but a genuine question. How does white and Republican affect the prices of groceries?

[@carpediem2445]

It is nearly $4 a gallon here in Louisiana! I'm shook....

[@RR-hb7nj]

@nikola zazzoslki You must be living in some bougie hood ordering lobster. My area is good and cheap.

[@TheDNDWizard]

Damn right?! I'm over here in PA where we are known for our milk and it is still nearly $4 a gallon.

[@CodexPotter]

If you put the scallion ends in a small cup of water you can regrow them for months.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, I love that they can just keep growing.

[@sarahsuero]

Yes, I’ve tried this also.

[@erikalouwrens3992]

You can do the same with the end of a bunch of celery.

[@krestaleonard2128]

Exactly what I did over the summer👍

[@rhondalynn7163]

Romaine lettuce too

[@yujibell]

The eggs, milk and cereal alone would be 10$ where i live

[@qualifiedcornstarch6859]

The cereal alone would be $10 where I live

[@notmyselfusee]

At least!

[@mindimoom9142]

I could get milk and eggs for $10 but that's all.

[@cory4682]

What a difference in price,Canada is more expensive for food,5.58milk,3.39 bread,35.00 steak,in 2020 vegetables,fruit,dairy,meat will increase by 2.4.-4.0%.

[@RameyRocks]

Amen to that

[@ozamatazbuckshank.]

I consider myself frugal, but this video makes me realize I've never been poor. I got a little sad watching this. I hope everyone who has to eat like this has brighter days ahead.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Don't be sad. Thanks Oz!

[@royaltyJkash]

Ty I really appreciate that. I really really do. 🙏🏽

[@IwasBlueb4]

ty

[@Pulko172]

If i can eat like this i can save 100$ a month

[@seanservo3105]

I'm in awe of ppl who are smart enough to make this work regardless of income. Why spend if you don't have to. It's delicious, and challenges/switching things up are always fun.

[@Juriarte23]

This brought back some memories from when I was a kid. My mom pulled some magical shit to get my brother and I though some tough times. Truly grateful for what I have.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Parents can pull some amazing tricks to get you through. My dad was really good with cooking something out of nothing. Thanks for sharing.

[@phloridababe]

My parents did, too. She taught me well so I can do it for my family.

[@evettmagnolia7641]

Same here, I grew up poor. My brothers and I survived off of beans and rice, tortillas, and chucharung. We were poor, but my mother seasoned her foods with love. Blessings. 🌼

[@melissasaint3283]

My mom made delicious homemade soups, which i still make! And she showed me how to take one chicken and a handful of ingredients and make enough delicious meals to last for days and days! And beans and rice, and omlettes, Fritatas made with leftovers or strata with stale bread, Pancakes from scratch with homemade rhubarb jam and stewed pink lentils, lentils with rice, yum! Thats delicious poor food no matter how much cash you have! But a box of mac n cheese with a can of tuna mixed in? Shudder! No!...it reminds me of the most meagre times. It tastes, for me, like being poor and really feeling poor, going to bed cold and waking up cold and having nowhere to go, and no way to get there, for days on end.

[@Mrswatkins2u2]

My sentiment exactly. I consciously eat leftovers even as breakfast never forgetting to appreciate what I have and that somewhere, someone has far less.

[@c.j.4014]

I'm out of work for 2 months while recovering from surgery and that has decimated my financial situation. I cannot thank you enough for sharing this because not only is it a budget I can swing, but you actually have breakfast/lunch/dinner for the week (most videos end up being $20-$30+/week but really only for lunch or lunch/dinner). Plus, it seems reasonably healthy and doable for someone who doesn't have a lot of time to cook or do major meal prepping. You are a Godsend, honestly. Thank you thank you thank you!!! ♡

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Charlie, I hope you are doing okay still. I can relate to what you are saying. It is tough on recovery as well when you are stressed out over finances. Please let me know if you see my reply. Please send me an e-mail. You can find my e-mail address on my "About" page. Also, here is my food budget series playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLeju7WMw9rxtgQes7DEjKkM6IloGD9ksr

[@elsieleeman8505]

I had to download this and send it to myself it's a reminder that I'm wasting too much money .. I thankyou so much for this video.

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

God bless you, C.J.

[@ernestalopez5926]

Thank you for sharing. Hope people who are in need see that with a little planning and effort, anyone can eat healthy for very little money.

[@kacym.118]

As someone who is old enough to likely be your mother, and raised very poor, I was quite impressed with your budget and your food choices. You took a little and made it stretch. That’s what we have to do sometimes honey. Thank God daily for the food and good sense He has given you. God bless!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Kacy. What a nice message!

[@MemoGrafix]

My Mother would call that *_"I'm making a TRYIN' POT."_* I learned from her how to eat on a drastically low budget when needed, but I don't have to. My Mother was a veterinary doctor, she acted so poor for years in My youth, I thought We was, but she was very cheap, except for when it came to her religion, they got most of her & My Father's money, until him & her got divorced after 48 years.

[@mr.greenjeans8323]

@@MemoGrafix I can relate to this my parents grew up during the depression my father was a poor farm boy living on his grandparents farm the stories he would tell if they didn't produce it on the farm they didn't have it but that type of upbringing conditioned them for their whole lives my father was a cop during the day and a few evenings a week he would reposses furniture for local furniture stores and mom was a nursing assistant we were not poor but to hear them talk especially dad we were a scratch away from the soup line though at the time I had no clue what a soup line was but I grew up not having things and clothes my friend have I had clothes I wasn't exactly walking around in patches but if I wanted anything more I had a paper route and I mowed grass in the summer to buy those things but I had to buy my own mower and gas but I suppose that's what made me who I came to be I worked I raised my kids without food stamps I'm not saying anything against them if you need them by all means get them there was times I wish I had them but God always provides

[@ladyl36]

Kacy M. Oh wow very good shopper I spend over $10 at dollar tree

[@TT-di4qz]

I agree! Extreme budgeting is something we all have to do from time to time. Thank God for what we have and are able to do!

[@kaitlynrunion4192]

Just a tip for those saying they've never seen milk that cheap: One thing I used to do was buy whole milk and mix it with water. I'd do half milk and half water in my cup. It wound up tasting like a 1% milk to me.

[@vinizan]

i do the same and confirm that works very well

[@bestopinion9257]

lol, the point in eating is give the body nutrients. Water adds no calories and nutrients.

[@lively7365]

​@@bestopinion9257 it's called budgeting, the milk is still present which gives the body calcium, potassium, B12, vitamin D, etc. Milk will still have calories if mixed with water to conserve its usage. You're just looking for a reason to troll in my best opinion.

[@ASMRdreamydove]

Ive done this too! Lighter on the tummy and tastes good!

[@michibmoon]

It really does! That was a trick my grandma taught me It also helps with mild lactose intolerance :)

[@rainbowsnbubbles]

I haven't seen a gallon of milk for 98 cents in forty years.

[@Lilyyysanchez]

It’s 3.60 in Phoenix, the same one great value

[@erxmzk]

@@Lilyyysanchez Thats what it is here in Pennsylvania. I cant imagine milk ever being that cheap

[@Narbyful]

Or 98 cent per dozens eggs. Maybe that's Louisiana. But it's more like $1.78

[@vivim10]

I Live in Dallas, Tx and that's the price for a gallon of milk, sometimes go up to 1.29 but still good price, in Walmart .

[@mimiwhite1993]

In a neighboring town it's been about 90 to 98 cents a gallon for 3 or so years because there is an Aldi's there and they have milk uber cheap.

[@austin2842]

Go for oats instead of raisin bran. Cheaper, healthier, and keeps you full.

[@sherryscoffeebreak1786]

Maroxa Talks I think she meant milk.

[@Hx3ney]

For the price of a box of cereal which is typically 7 to 9 servings you get 32 servings of oatmeat for the large quick oats

[@lalalahihihi]

Austin i hate oatmeal 😖 so mushy, reminds me of throw up!

[@dollhouseq1530]

HATE oatmeal! Lol

[@МарияК-з1е]

My thoughts exactly. A pack of old fashioned oats is 3$ and lasts us( family of 2) for a month

[@SpunkyGrubber]

When you get to the white bulb of the scallions put them into a glass of water. They will completely regrow in about two weeks. Just make sure to change the water every few days.

[@foreverhis5833]

You can do celery and romain lettuces whole carrot tops. They have some suggestions on Pinterest. I think its called never buy these veggies again. I have done it, it does work.

[@danakarloz5845]

Yep

[@wintertontoday]

What?! That's great to know, thanks heaps 😃😃

[@misskhing5322]

Thanks for the pro tip.

[@Kat-op2sh]

I do this! Its incredible.

[@barrymcockiner6969]

i’m only sixteen, yet i tend to worry about me being able to afford simple things in the future. this video really made me have a new perspective on how little money you can spend on enough food.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Barry, it's smart of you to think of the future so you are prepared for financial success.

[@Ryanbrio]

Yeah good going Barry

[@hello1868]

same, it's cool to be conscious about budget, vids like this make me way less anxious about finances in the future/living alone. nice name btw barry mccockiner, ur a legend bro

[@michibmoon]

Same here, im 19 and I can afford most things the college gives me, but I want to try to live on my own in an apartment near the school soon so im preparing financially and mentally

[@malemaline]

Start an investment fund early Barry

[@Vivian1107]

This is the BEST and most realistic food haul I've come across that is extremely low budget. And it was pretty healthy and nutritious also considering the cost.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

It is good to read this gracious feedback. Thanks!

[@girlygirlwoman]

I TOTALLY 100% AGREE WITH YOU Vivian!

[@Ingrid0410]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Yes here on YOUTube we are bombarded with all these folks who seem to have it all, endless hauls, etc. Some folks are struggling, and still trying to provide for their families. I commend you for showing this.! Well done! Don't forget the Lord God is your provider and your strength and shield. Psalm 28: 7-9

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Ingrid, thank you for the psalm. Needing Jesus especially these days!

[@dumpsterfire5818]

thank God I'm not in that position cuz 1 litre of milk in my country in going to be 4 dollars

[@starrf4103]

I went to the Walmart site for my local store, and filled my cart with the most identical items I could find. My total ended up being $11.66- the deal breaker was the milk, since the cheapest gallon was $1.91. Still, pretty darn close.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I think you did great, Starr.

[@TheWellspringoflife]

Still not bad! Well done!

[@krystalcarey]

Great job. I think she got the milk on sale, so that's probably not always going to be an option.

[@amyestes6671]

@@krystalcarey Generic chewable 'Tums' style antacids, can also be used as calcium supplements, if you can't get milk. I've seen bottles of them priced at a dollar.

[@teeratrack]

I wish I lived in the states a gallon of milk in Canada is close $4.50-5.00

[@CARGOCHIC1]

My momma said, "If you got eggs you ain't hungry"

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I like her viewpoint.

[@susantaulli730]

Thank God for those precious creatures we call chickens.

[@SnapszDuhh]

So many things you could do with eggs. She’s right!

[@myso.u.l]

CARGOCHIC1 hehe

[@barbarat5729]

Eggs got a horrible rap for awhile. They are the most perfect food. Thankful that I love them.

[@thenormallife1138]

I ain't never in my life got that amount of grocery for 10 bucks. I'm about to really start planning my shopping trips and meal planning

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

There are prices variances per location, but I hope you can get some really good deals wherever you are.

[@michibmoon]

That's a good idea, it's what I'm trying to do as well

[@user-px2ot]

i was thinking exactly the same! i never plan, so that's a huge issue with me...but seeing this, i'm really impressed.

[@derrickwatkins2431]

I got to stop eating out now after seening this.. well done ,well done. My friend..

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

For real though. If a meal out costs 10 dollars you can make a meal fit for a king for yourself at home for the same amount. I know people are busy, but if you can cook or meal prep at home, you will save money and eat healthier

[@joncampos5551]

Really. I feel so guilty. Lol. Just wish I wasn’t so lazy about cooking.

[@charmq777]

Derrick Watson...someone has too keep restaurants in business...so...do what you can.

[@person-ey2ct]

Exact thoughts..wish you the best

[@person-ey2ct]

@@joncampos5551 just try You can do it

[@marissaelera5817]

This is the first time I’ve seen a challenge like this not have food that’s hopelessly disgusting. Good job!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Haha, thanks!

[@pescaditodiabolico]

What kind of food are they making / buying?

[@WellValUa]

just curious, which food do you find hopelessly disgusting?

[@sonyadeantonio]

My grandmother told me if I was ever broke to skip the meat and eat potatoes, stick with legumes rice beans tortillas and eggs for the week and you should have enough fiber and vitamins . Mash your beans with the end of a cup

[@josephvargas480]

Beads, rice and corn tortillas got me thru some tough times. Even put on a pound or two.

[@nomad7540]

@@lynnreed7342 What is the Bragg way of eating??

[@nmccutcheon2243]

No Mad Vegan/plant based diet. I’ve been eating that way for five years now. Dr. Bragg and his daughter Patricia promoted that way of eating. There is also a line of health products including Dr Bragg’s organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and Liquid Aminos that is a sub for soy sauce.

[@linute7661]

Bean sprouts added to eggs is great!

[@ashley3461]

@@nmccutcheon2243 Yes! Plant based diet for the win!

[@aurastar027]

It's a crazy how much food prices have inflated in a year.

[@Lisawhatshersname]

😢too right!

[@NicholsKT]

honestly; where I live (coastal Texas), nearly everything she put in her cart is now double the cost. For instance, I was in walmart yesterday and the carton of 1/2 dozen eggs was 79c, whereas she got a full dozen for 78c!

[@helensmith6654]

It’s interesting that our government doesn’t include food prices in calculating inflation rate.

[@fightttttt]

i never seen milk 98 cents in my life and i live in a area with decent food prices also never seen pepers for 50 cents but i guess i live up north. they use to be 80 cents now they are a dollar or two. Still can do the 10.00 a week thing with eggs,beef,pasta,pasta sauce, rice, bread, and maybe some tuna and bananas

[@pepperco100]

@aurastar The state where I live doubled food stamps for those entitled account COVID . So, of course, up went the price of groceries here. My husband and I both work. But, we still have a rather tight family grocery budget. It makes me angry to compare the groceries we buy with the expensive steaks, shrimp, Oreo ice cream cakes, etc. in the carts at checkout, which I watch paid for with food stamps. And, no, we are NOT Trump supporters. Thank you.

[@grumblekin]

I’ve had rough times in grad school but I never had to live on 10 bucks a week...I’m not sure that I could. Kudos to you for showing how it can be done!

[@nightlady2001]

Yes, even if you don't need to, it's good to know how you could, just in case

[@somebody4244]

I could probably do it on 20 a week, but I have a son to look after too and that’s where all my money and food goes lol. Kids eat so much all the time. I could live on very little.

[@tamarabradshaw4799]

Me at Walmart: what I don’t understand is how $1, $5, $7, $10 and $15 add up to $157???

[@thenormallife1138]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

I know, right??? 😳

[@misacruzader]

I feel like since most items are priced so low, it tricks your brain into thinking you haven't spent much, so that you can afford to buy something else that you might not have otherwise.

[@SarahSmith-ox5yr]

It sucks

[@OhDaiisy]

Carry the 1.19 in taxes, but leave out the decimal

[@krystalrayne5235]

Me walking into Walmart..."I'm only spending $10" Me leaving Walmart... "I spent $786 🤦🏼"

[@sprinhjada]

Krystal Rayne 😂

[@margeryshoulders1123]

LOL. It's really funny because I identify with almost all comments, hence my laughter. I'm here in Brooklyn, NY (the new Manhattan with prices to go with) and have been on both sides of the topic and back again. Now, being disabled and pensioned out I'd love to leave if I could save more than two red cents a month, ha ha. I still say this - it would be nice if things were better though I know there are people (working) who are just happy that there are food pantries and/or churches and community centers that give food or groceries once or twice a week. Bottom line some folks dont even have that available, so BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!

[@JodBronson]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@estherspencer6432]

I love in Brooklyn NY too and 💯 % Agee

[@danicacrowther2814]

🤣🤣

[@lexiwilliams6204]

I dont know where this lady is, but this is the cleanest Walmart I've ever seen in my life.

[@QueensNativeNYC]

I feel kind of sad for someone who only has 10 bucks a week to spend on food, but I know what it's like, been there! But you did a great job selecting all that food for a ten spot

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks! It was a budget experiment. But we need the extra money anyway!

[@maryannebrown2385]

I think we’ve all been there at some point! My teenagers have always had me to cook and take care of them. I worry as they head off to college and independent living how they will eat well on a budget. I have tried to provide a good example, but I think videos like this are a great teaching tool on how someone can manage through tight times and not put themselves in debt by breaking down and charging to a credit card when they cannot afford it.

[@rachelm7525]

Kind of shows also just how much we are all over-spending! I wonder how much of that is down to clever marketing, which we all think we're immune to? ! 🙂

[@mayatineal9284]

Tell me about it. Im struggling now, fridge is empty now😪. I guess thats why I watched this so when i come across 10 dollars ill know what to do

[@lelaarceneaux9101]

@@mayatineal9284 you may have tried avenues for help at a time like this. An idea is a Catholic Church. They have food pantries and you aren't required to be a Catholic the get help. Other food banks and family agencies may be able to help also. Keeping you in prayers.

[@SherryEllesson]

Housewife - Everyone's jumping in talking about prices in their area vs yours and many are missing the point - Having a distinct budget, shopping very carefully to get the most bang for the buck, and not giving in to whim are what's offered in this video, and I for one say, "kudos to you."

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you for your support, Sherry :)

[@islandgrlwithgunz623]

There's no way I can get those prices here but I'm so glad she didn't go for ramen noodles 😂 wish school kids was taught this parents now days sure aren't

[@floggyWM1]

@@islandgrlwithgunz623 i dont know if this is the twilight zone, but i havent seen milk for 97 cents since the early 90s

[@monti42]

Empire Lifts Back...if you do please tell me because I go through 5 gallons every 2 weeks for a 3 year old 😒

[@tncowgirl34]

Also always eat before you go to the grocery store or else you'll be tempted to get stuff you don't need/can't afford.

[@jennifersnavely7826]

This video made me realize that I eat way too much. 😆

[@hulahole]

Jennifer Snavely sams here. What was one meal for her is like a nibble for me😂

[@LadyBeritanavatarius]

I don't think this is healthy in the long run, it's more for emergency or short-term.

[@RachelRLewis-ho3wq]

Jennifer Snavely lmao my first thought was “this video was not made from someone whos lived in The South” hahaha I can eat this $10 of food in about 2-4 hours 😭😭😭 #fatlife #chunkyyetfunky

[@mythoughts2726]

Same. I eat double the amount she eats every meal and I’m only 5.2 and 115 pounds .😂

[@DeeVina88]

Thats all i could think of like damn id be put by Thursday lol

[@christinadobbs6877]

This is how we will have to learn how to cook during this pandemic,,,,

[@solegonz762]

My grandmother grew up one of 14 kids. When I was a preteen, she taught me to cook on a t-i-g-h-t budget. I really didnt understand why back then. She passed away 15 years ago. I have to tell you- I have utilized everything she taught me during this pandemic. I am so thankful for my diligent grandma- ...God Rest Her Soul & all my relatives for teaching me how to cook well & affordably.

[@NeighborofKT]

Anyone trying to do this should save the change every week until you get enough extra money to buy pantry staples....that will really expand your menu options.

[@KF-zs8oq]

I usually buy 1 bulk item every 2-3week's and that's how I keep it like 1kg of barley,rice,quinoa , beans and I get all the spices every now and then and make recipes accordingly I'm always going though canned stuff so I don't really stock that

[@hwarner615]

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. I find I buy too much, don’t plan my meals and end up throwing things away. Maybe I should do this instead.

[@Camila-ih1jd]

Dollar tree also has a decent food section to get basic items like rice, tomato sauce, pasta, seasonings, etc.

[@katherinehurt5238]

I agree I go there as often as I can

[@benjaminstalcup]

Dollar tree spices help our cheap food taste amazing!

[@kolleenwynn3842]

I have to be careful with Dollar tree food sometimes it's a smaller package which If I am cooking for myself that can be a bonus.

[@Himesua]

Except you're paying 1$ for something you can often get for $.50 like. Or single servings where other places you'd get multiple. So be careful what you get

[@MaryJaneJones.]

It's like poundland

[@debbiechaney6607]

Wonderful video. When my children were grown and my husband had passed away my sweet father came to live with me for 4 years before he passed away. Every morning at breakfast he would tell me how my mother his wife had stretched a dollar. Lots of beans and rice everyday he said. We were little kids and I never remember going without because we had so much love coming to us. My mom also was a great seamstress until she passed away. She made all our clothes for 3 girls and one boy except for socks and underwear. We were so very lucky. Dad was a home delivery milkman for 32 years. Those times were wonderful. Thanks again for the great video. Debbie and Dexter Dog in S. California. 👩🐾😁👍

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I absolutely love the family stories you shared. You reminded me of my childhood as well. So sorry for your losses. Thank you Debbie & Dex :)

[@youcanknowanything8489]

thats a wondeful story...have u written in down...in a book or on a blog? folks love those kind of real life stories with good hearts🌻

[@catlady2795]

My next door neighbor's dog is named Dexter too! Such a cute name for a doggy 🐕 🐻☺

[@Hazeleyesx2]

Beautiful memories

[@stephenhunter6507]

When I first moved out of my parent's house my shopping list was eerily similar. Small trick was using a straw to suck the air out a plastic bag and freezing meal sized portions. Now, years later, great job and family, I still shop smart allowing us to save and invest.

[@HORSESNDOGS9]

Wise gentleman

[@arrinskid.4595]

i cackled at your pfp

[@shellirk2819]

This was an awesome lesson! Not a single packet of ramen noodles! Yippeee!

[@valeriemaddox9770]

Shelli RK - I know, right.

[@jcwoods2311]

Ramen noodles are 18 cents a pack at the store near me. I use 1/2 of the salt packet so my blood pressure doesn't spike. Along with corn tortillas, they are a staple for me eating cheaply.

[@helenkuveke966]

Nice job!! God bless! 🙏

[@NotSoCrazyNinja]

Those cheap ramen bricks can be good as a base for a meal if you throw out the seasoning packet, but, really, you can get better noodles in dry form for only slightly more in cost. It's more for the lazy cook who is hungry and doesn't care overly much about how the end result tastes or what kind of texture it has. I'm big on texture which is why I love buckwheat noodles. Their texture is pleasing to me.

[@monkey571]

I buy ramen noodles not because they’re cheap and I’m on a budget but because they taste so good

[@andreagarcia3934]

1 lb of rice, 1 lb of dry beans, onion,garlic, tomatoes, jalapenos, corn tortillas, small bag of potatoes, 1 dozen eggs. Chicken drumstick or thighs are super inexpensive when on sale. You could make so much with these simple food items assuming you have oil and basic seasonings at home. Also the store you choose to shop at makes all the difference.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

yes, i was def. thinking rice.

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

for me: 1lb rice, i lb dry beans. Onion, garlic, tomato, green pepper. flour tortillas, potatoes, eggs. chicken wings.

[@apache-yaquibrown4060]

Aldi's 79 cent eggs, $1 corn flakes, etc.

[@milomilo55]

@Liz Lee How do you make bulgogi, pot roast, sauerbraten, gyros etc., with chicken thighs? I think you switched the chicken to beef mid-way through your comment hahaha

[@Jesus.SaVeS77]

Gdaftern. Apache-Yaqui Brown Wow! 😯😨😮We don't hva Aldi's where I live. That must be the Midwest & the South?? I did👂a Fam. member from St.Louis MO. Talk abt Aldi's. 😊😉

[@eliasniewerth]

I just realized,, this was all vegeterian too. Shows how easy it is to just leave the meat out

[@aditi4692]

❤️

[@savvakiscy]

Meat is usually more expensive than dairy or vegetables

[@sola_a]

The tomatosauce had meat tho

[@amandadiko2386]

@@sola_a 😂😂Whaaat?

[@medopw]

what about eggs?

[@RIXRADvidz]

Totally reminds me of when I was growing up in New Mexico, lots of eggs and beans and chile and tortillas we made ourselves, we didn't eat fancy, but we never went hungry either.

[@ms.hotdoglegs614]

I live in NM and that is exactly what I am eating right now, but extra green on the side.

[@shippermd]

Oatmeal would've been cheaper and a longer-lasting breakfast meal.

[@KlassikVrse]

I agree

[@milomilo55]

...and good for making cookies or using as a ground beed extender too!

[@danakarloz5845]

Shipper I agree. Oatmeal and raisins

[@sweetpeach3293]

Maybe she doesn't like oatmeal

[@clemfandango6897]

Yup! Just had a bowl myself. It keeps me sated most of the day.

[@nancyfring2093]

It breaks my heart that this is a reality in "developed countries" I can only be grateful and thank God for everything that I have. To whoever is going through this. Please stay strong.

[@heatheroneill9128]

Not only in developing countries. Some people right here in the U.S. must live like this. Sometimes with even less.

[@Shams03079]

Food is definitely not a problem in developing countries. I'm from Morocco and it's very difficult to go hungry in here... Food is very affordable and people help each other a lot. 10 dollars is enough to feed 2people , very heatlhy vegetables and fruits, for a week. What's expensive here for people is healthcare and housing ...

[@crazydanger]

You might have seen too many lies. It's much harder to get quality food in developed countries than in developing countries. I come from one and we always ate fresh produce and meat, grown and bred locally. Most processed products were too foreign for us and they costed a fortune. I still remember as a kid dreaming of eating a big Mac (first time I had it was at 18 yo) and drinking as much coke as I could. Processed foods were literally a luxury for us. Nowadays I live in a developed country and I enjoy major food safety, choice and freedom. However for that I must work constantly and pay for this security from my taxes. So people are more likely to become poor and starved in developed countries... Not to mention the regular food waste at all levels and MOST IMPORTANTLY people (mostly those in the city) that have forgotten how to provide food for themselves without a freaking supermarket.

[@betsabemaldonado1060]

Imagine how people eats in undeveloped countries, like Venezuela and Cuba

[@franz3810]

you gotta see Latin America, prices are higher but wages are 1/5

[@Glotglot]

When my kids were younger I shopped more like this video than I do today. I got out the calendar, one month of my pay stubs and all my bills from the last month. I set up a menu accounting for the protein for the meals first. I added up how much to pay the 1st half of the month and how many bills could wait till the 2nd check. Sometimes I got food stamps but not usually. Then I would mark what protein for dinner I planned for which day. The amount I had for groceries for 2 weeks as a single mom would vary depending on whether I had 2 or 4 kids with me that month. Then I would go through the fridge and cupboards to see what kinds of staples we needed or if we had plenty of frozen or canned goods, could I splurge on one of the kids'favorite dinners. Then I laid out the month budget and menu on a page I could take shopping with me. Did I really need that much cheese, or could I get less if I got a boxed mac n cheese, stuff like that. I would bring everything home and divide meats into dinner sized portions and not in plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn. Of course I could change what was for dinner on Tues. if I just switched a couple meals around. Sometimes, after putting all the food away, the kids would look in the fridge complaining there was nothing to eat. At dinner one would invariably say, "How did you make this? There was no food in there." Pointing at the fridge. There were plenty of times I had loose change in the bottom of my purse and I could scrape together enough for bread and hotdogs until payday tomorrow. I sometimes felt it was divine intervention when I took my 8 quarters into the store and found a $20 on the floor. I tried to turn it in, but the store told me to keep it. Such a blessing when I needed it most. :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you for sharing these memories, Dorothy :)

[@mycupoverflows7811]

Beautiful.

[@Hazeleyesx2]

I love these memories you shared!

[@simonethach7134]

Been asian we always stockup on rice, noodles, eggs, fish, chickens and natural herbs that we grow in the back yard with basic ingredients we can have a good and healthy meal really save on grocery.

[@s0phi76]

I used to see these on my recommended and be like "that's sad...*scrolls down & ignores*" As a VERY VERY broke college student, I can confirm this is going to save my life lmao

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hey there. I hope this video does help you. Thanks.

[@feewaybilz]

Add a bag of potatoes and a bag of rice about another $4 total you will have much more filling meals you can make baked potatoes fried potatoes potato salad add the potatoes with the beans and eggs for breakfast

[@rosestewart1606]

@@feewaybilz I agree with this. When we were both in uni we made more from scratch and made things that we could warm quickly later or take to school. Like chili, shepherd's pie and pizza. We really only had time to cook on weekends. For the cost of one muffin at school you can make a dozen at home.

[@moonistew]

never thought of it like that but yes, it can save a "life".

[@karentravis8169]

..

[@msteach3082]

This is immense discipline. Much respect!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you!

[@moonistew]

msteach, ahhh, "discipline " is the word I was thinking of.

[@lynb2039]

@@moonistew most FOOD is NOT expensive in USA. Most PROCESSED FOOD IS. And thats not including cost of getting to/from stores, your time spent shopping, wear/tear on car, travelling in crap weather, taxes, and on and on. Ive read many stories of immigrants who came here with only a few dollars and using DISCIPLINE and SAVING their pennies, theyre now very wealthy and successful

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

Thank you for reminding me how much I can change in my grocery shopping.

[@erictokar3980]

I think Walmart needs to get into the home rental market. Two bedroom apartment 700 square feet only $199 per month.

[@mrdan5943]

Where do you live? Thats ridiculously cheap!

[@meou_meou]

@@mrdan5943 in India u can get a 2 bedroom apartment for 120 dollars in a city. Or even cheaper 😅

[@gothica3605]

Me in my efficiency apartment with no bedroom costing $250 per month: 😶

[@faukerconsulting835]

@@quinnsyoutube my first apartment as a newlywed was $195/mo👍

[@lunarcorpse]

@@meou_meou My sister is renting a bedroom for $800. If she wants to rent an apartment or a house that's over $1,000 -$3000, at least where I live.

[@arelieparedes8269]

The Mexican in me sees frijoles y huevos dorados, chilaquiles, torta de huevo, tortillas con sal, tacos de frijoles, huevos rancheros & the list goes on lmaooo

[@loripatton5638]

I'm not Latina, but I'm with you. There is so much more food to be made.

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

@@loripatton5638 you could vary the diet in a million different ways based on regional diets. Not just your Latina way.

[@outdoorprincess6617]

This is the best comment 😂😂🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@ninilovenana]

👀 so... when’s dinner.

[@reynablanc5567]

That's what I was thinking lol

[@Marjorie5219205]

In Alabama that $10 worth of food would have cost at least $20 in my Walmart - I have never seen ANY of those prices so low here. Bananas are never under .59 and milk almost $4. Cheapest cereal $3-4! It was a fun to watch video though

[@jpbonil426]

Try Aldi, Save A Lot or another discount store. You can do it! It takes some looking around the shelves. Eggs were 58 cents at my Aldi in Florida today.

[@mary7256]

Interesting. I live in Alabama and my food prices are really close to what is in the video.

[@christmasmonster723]

I'm in Wyoming and my eggs and milk are around $1.

[@Perla-w2d]

Go to the bulk section and make your own granola !

[@BeeinTX]

I am in Houston and milk is about $2

[@AbelFloresP]

I always heat up my tortillas before eating them with anything. It makes for a better texture and flavor, plus the tortillas don't break. Thanks for making such a cool video and showing that you can still eat well when in a budget!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, most people heat them up. I like the taste of them cold or warmed. Thanks for the compliment!

[@TP-nx7uf]

And people ask me what diet I went on when I moved from Central Europe to the UK to live on my own and lost 10kg. No diet my frieds, just being so poor I could not afford to eat too much lol. I rememeber eating beans, pasta and eggs all the time for one year before I finally got some good part-time job and even after that I couldn´t get used to buy expensive food so I stayed slim. I am grateful for that experience, taught me to save every penny and live a minimalist lifestyle.

[@francescadi5676]

Some people when they are poor gain weight, by eating pasta and rice. When they are rich, they can eat salmon and all kind of vegetables and stay skinny.

[@DiaJasin]

@@francescadi5676 nah the poor gain weight cause they don't burn any calories

[@desertsane]

@@DiaJasin Oh? Tell that to the kids in africa.

[@patrickdaigle996]

“A gallon of milk is 0,98$” *Cries in Canadian*

[@justjulie2826]

That's almost unheard of!

[@evdances]

*Cries with you in San Francisco*

[@kid4961]

*cries in Massachusetts too*

[@citrusciderr]

*Cries in Seattle*

[@yeidycacho9736]

Right? It’s $6 in PR.

[@suestaley844]

I did this shopping today at Wal-Mart and its not far off. Milk was $3 a gallon instead of $1 and peppers were 78 cents but still got out at just over $12. Good tips for cheap meals

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Oh, yayyy. So happy you did this haul. I hope you enjoy it!

[@traceygreene6623]

I paid only 1.43 for a half dozen of eggs at Wal-Mart I'm in Connecticut

[@jeneenburns5245]

I can usually get the cheapest milk at less than two dollars.

[@naildavinci]

So I have to admit that I have a overwhelming amount of food available to me but something about your videos are so practical and satisfying. It’s a vibe 😉

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Jewelz baby, how are you? Haven't seen a comment from you in a while! I'm happy your pantry is a-plenty!

[@naildavinci]

The Quaint Housewife I’m doing very well all things considered. Glad to be enjoying your videos 😊

[@jesskarose2446]

Im in a isolated town in Canada and As an experiment I bought the same things, we didn’t have all the brands but I bought the cheapest thing on the shelf. My total is $29.62.

[@tedwilson3525]

Jess R Chalet N. Nothing is “free”, but I don’t have to mortgage my house after a stay in the hospital either. The whole point of this video is to show that if one takes the time, and the effort for meal planning, it can be done.

[@jesskarose2446]

Chalet N I don’t think anyone ever thought it was free, we deffanitly pay for it. But it a worth it.

[@nursevanhelsing4413]

Hi Jess, what is the minimum wage in your town pls? Tyia

[@M_SC]

I’m in a big city in Canada, but I do t have. A car so I buy from local shops which can be cheap or expensive on this or that and I can’t do that much about it. I think I would pay less than $26 but the pasta sauce would be a lot more.

[@jesskarose2446]

Bonnie Schuerman hi there. The minimum wage in my town is $15 an hour

[@carolklein7421]

You did a great job. The only thing I would change is swap out Raisin Bran for oatmeal. Much less sugar. You could add the bananas and milk to the oats.

[@jennb9482]

Yes way cheaper too a big thing of rolled oats for like a $1.26

[@chicnoir29]

Oatmeal won’t make her full.

[@starrynight2600]

Oat meal would be very filling and cheap too.

[@nannyforreal]

Oatmeal great idea... You can grind and make a pancake... Also one banana and a egg can make a pancake so good.

[@TraceyBoyland]

Perfect idea

[@sandraoliver5776]

My jaw is still hanging at these prices. Food in Australia is a LOT more.

[@erin8635]

seriously, $4 for eggs, $4 for milk, $3.5 for green onions, $1 for capsicum

[@MrTmenzo]

Vegemite sandwich

[@AnnaEvanzASMR]

I just went to Woolworths and spent $98 😂😭

[@katiedolan4500]

Sandra Oliver I’m in NZ and could cry at how cheap it is over there 😭

[@Lindamartinez379]

That much food will cost me $40 dollars here in Western Australia 😰😰

[@elliotrobinson9233]

Pretty hardcore budgeting, thanks for showing us how to survive. Hard times makes us stronger and wiser.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

So true, Elliot. Thank you!

[@fattothinsenior-rny4409]

Thank you, reminds me when I was raising my kids and how far I've gotten away from just plain good food. You did a really good job. I admire the way you shopped to take care of your body.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you so much. Best wishes to you.

[@katemill3632]

As a senior I eat like this every week, I don't eat dairy My budget is $25.00 per week with $25. to stock the pantry with sales for $125.00 per month, eggs, oatmeal, rice and beans, spaghetti, and ramen are common place in my home. I would love to see more ideas you have for people with situations like my own, thank you.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I would love to do a video about this in the future. I like your food staples!

[@edlira5683]

You should go to food pantries, stock up on food.

[@SoniaRenea]

Watch for sales on whole chickens. I boil it and get a tasty broth from it that can be separated and frozen. Same with the meat. A grocery store chain in Kansas City has turkeys on sale for .49/lb. Right now!

[@sandrarios1413]

kate mill Dinner and lunch 1 Kilbaska polish sausage (Cut in small pieces and fry in small amount of oil and some cut up onion) Add 1 can of garbanzos 1 cut up Idaho potato Season with 1 tbsp chicken bullion and a package of golla seasoning) dissolve in water , add water to pot until almost all items are cover not too much water. Cook for 20 minutes low to medium heat or until potato is tender. Eat with white rice. For one person you have a meal for a 3,4 days easily.

[@blueeyedangel4774]

@@SoniaRenea I'm in Kansas....where is this sale at I'm not that far from Kansas City...thanks :-)

[@LaDonna_Arcona]

Anyone else scream “put it back!” When you saw her pick up a may 29th milk vs the 30th next to it 🤣🤣

[@ComputerBLEW]

NERD ALERT!

[@Happyscmm]

Yes hahaha

[@Hello_Mo_9679]

LaDonna Arcona I swear it almost made me twitch 😂

[@gidgitsmith5958]

I don’t understand your comment. Can you explain please?

[@mary7256]

No LaDonna. If she's eating for a week she doesn't need to milk to last anywhere near that long.

[@downtime86stars17]

I've seen boards where someone worries about not being able to get 3 meals a day on a limited food budget, but in the same comment, complain that it is because the price of items like TV dinners is so high. I wonder how many people were never taught to cook.

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

Most of us these days were not taught to cook. So KZbin is now teaching us (me).

[@judyjohnson9610]

It's a fallout of the two income family.

[@nk-qs1lc]

@@judyjohnson9610 how??

[@allysonbeaulieu7351]

Judy Johnson no, it’s the failing of our public school system, by eliminating budgets for home ec classes

[@annarocha3254]

@@allysonbeaulieu7351 then how did people know how to cook long before public school was a thing? Because it was passed down from parent to child.

[@jsjackpotlotto7108]

Milk here is $4 a gallon, Eggs are $2 a dozen. 12 tortillas are $2.47. It is crazy the price differences! Great video!

[@utoobcandy]

Milk is 2.29/gallon, eggs are 1.25/dozen and tortillas are 1.49/18 count corn, but we don't have tax on food here either so that helps you get every last cent in.

[@pamelag7553]

Yes, her prices are like from 1982?? Nice!!

[@caryulmer7063]

Js Jackpot Lotto Are you in Canada? Prices here are about 2-3 times what they are in the U.S. We find growing a few vegetable in our flower gardens helps save alot.

[@beckydabrowski4742]

Js Jackpot Lotto My milk is $1.78 and eggs .78 I’m in Michigan

[@hailstonez]

becky dabrowski michigan here too! gallon of milk is 1.06 and 18 eggs is 71 cents! all at walmart

[@landpheretribe6710]

This is a very good video. A mommy to 4 kids on minimum wage income I'm always looking for tips. Kids are always growing and I swear they are hungry for the next meal before they are finished with what's in front of them.

[@HosCreates]

Get whole wheat stuff and brown rice. Mommy of 2 here brown rice keeps us fuller

[@audreyrivers4238]

The kids would probably have a lot of fun smashing up their own beans in the sandwich bags.

[@jeannemarie9466]

Mine are asking for a snack with the plate still in front of them-go figure. Lol

[@christyinthecarolinas]

Also, go to Dollar tree and I think Walmart even sells it. But John Murrell's smoked sausage. You get 2 long links. You can fry some rice, add some onion if you have it, add an egg to the rice and crisp up the sausage and you've got a really cheap meal that would feed 3 easily for under 2 bucks and it's tasty!

[@xShutUpAndPlayx]

This video popped up in my feed, and the most astonishing thing is milk for $.98. I pay anywhere from $2.50 to $3.09

[@alyssa_faith]

Shawna EC it’s $4-5.59 here in Louisiana!!!

[@sarahgrace2015]

Alyssa Faith we pay around $5-6 depending on the milk in new york

[@KaysenGage]

Im in the Yukon , we pay $7 for 2 litre jug and $12 for a 4 litre jug

[@jenniferscoggins5863]

Yes! I’ve never seen milk that cheap!

[@222Jeano]

I pay 1.98 a gallon for 2% milk at my Walmart in North Texas

[@wallyxl647]

Mexican here. The eggs, scallions and milk blew my mind, usually I buy those items for double the price (or triple lately, thanks to the pandemic). Didn't grew up poor, even though there were some rough times, but my parents taught me how to cook, so I could learn how much it costs to bring food to the table. So I completely appreciate this type of videos. So cool.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for sharing, Walter!

[@ericnorthman4846]

WOW. JUST SHOWS WHAT YOU CAN DO WHEN YOU PAY ATTENTION IN A SMART WAY. LOVE YOUR VIDEO AND WILL TAKE ADVICE WHEN I CAN.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Eric!

[@ricardored207]

I just love the fact that you budget so well, it’s taken me years to get my budgeting on track,I had to truly humble my direction of what I spent money on, and was it necessary for what I have achieved now in my life‼️

[@cassie9147]

Wow. This makes me want to be more frugal & responsible with my money. I'm shocked at these prices. A bell pepper in my neighborhood is nearly $2!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You can't help what the prices are where you live. It's really just about eating the cheapest, healthiest food you are able to purchase (if you need to save money anyway).

[@djondjon]

Grow the peppers, and they will cost much, much less!

[@maureenmillikan6518]

This may be best frugal grocery shopping trip I have seen. I am also older and was raised very poor - I know how to cook and stretch groceries. So many of the other people's videos show convenience foods that are always more expensive. Great video that should help a lot of younger people with frugal grocery shopping and cooking!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for these lovely words, Maureen!

[@zebragozt5284]

Young lady you brought tears to my eyes remembering how there were days when we had to eat inexpensive like that to make ends meet.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hope you are okay now :)

[@sweetsugarjones]

Impressed by your contribution to our culture @The Quaint Housewife. This humble act of sharing your resourcefulness on nutrition can make a real difference, as evidenced by the comments here. This type of community participation (including your genuine replies) is everything I love about KZbin.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Wow, that was really nice of you. I love KZbin for gracious commenters such as yourself. Thank you so much!

[@ang350]

You can put the ends of scallions in water and they will regrow scallions for later. Good explanation.

[@michelledesroches4627]

Always find where the reduced fruits and vegetables are. They’re still fine to eat

[@itseemedtoher8053]

Wonderful! I’ll add two tips I learned late in life: wrap the stems (all the way around) of the bunch of bananas tightly as soon as you get home, just like the grocery store does sometimes with organic bananas. This will greatly delay their ripening even outside fridge. Two: immediately bathe all produce in a sink of cold water and a teaspoon of vinegar. I use apple cider but all types work. This greatly increase the life of produce. I can rinse green onions or cilantro for example, place them in baggies in the fridge and they stay fresh for two plus weeks now.

[@NYCBrat]

Thank you for these great tips!

[@jacjuet1464]

Some of these comments really amaze me! But as some of the comments said some people are missing the point here. you my dear did one hell of a job you impressed the heck out of me, I like the way you stretch things out and again it's the idea here if you're tight on money we have to stretch your dollar it's possible... way to go sweetheart! you did a wonderful job and wonderful video. God bless you. Jac

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Jac. That really is the point. To stretch your dollar as you can in the area you live. God bless you as well!

[@elainetwum3465]

Skip cereal, get oatmeal, try to add small rice. Very good.

[@claredouglas6067]

I add seeds, nuts and raisins to my oatmeal to make my muesli. It's not as sweet, it's tastier and cheaper. But if you're adding rice to your oatmeal, make sure it's not raw rice. It has to be cooked first. I also add raising

[@Ihold8stars]

Skip oatmeal just buy a 5lb bag of rice for around $2.50 you can cook rice with extra liquid turning it into a rice hot cereal.. also extra fillin for those bean tacos.. OM egg on white rice is delicious.

[@donnaleveron5711]

Yes, rice with beans gives you a complete protein, beans with a grain. To make oatmeal last longer, until lunch, I add raisins, cinnamon, a little brown sugar and butter (staples I keep on hand), healthy fat is needed for absorption of many vitamins and minerals. I was amazed at what she managed with $10.00, great job!

[@Kokoa_Chanelle]

@@Ihold8stars Eggs and rice are a great combo! My fave childhood meal was "breakfast for dinner" which included Eggs bacon (or sausage) and rice.....heavenly.

[@jennifermichener4273]

I personally prefer cereal over oatmeal. Especially the healthy, plain oatmeal. Tastes disgusting. I had to eat it for a whole month, bc I had no money for food what so ever & I almost threw up a lot of times, while eating it. 🤢🤮

[@Robinbonds]

Thank you for this very good meal planning and you don't talk about everything in the world like others do you explain everything and have a very nice voice

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Nice to hear this, Robin. Thanks!

[@christmasmonster723]

I can relate to this because I'm kind of poor right now. Thanks and please make more videos!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Godspeed to you through your troubles. Thanks for the love!

[@Dlinnnnnnnnaa]

Christmas Monster me too I’m very poor I have $68 for 1 month ( August)

[@misspeppermintblack7200]

Id love to help u guys save money. The real way to save is cook ur own food. Do ur own prep. U will b amazed. Im experimenting right now to see how long i can go without having to go shopping. So far i havent spent a dime in the store and have eaten very very well. Once u have essentials the rest becomes basically free

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Christmas Monster me too! I am on disability and scraping by mid month

[@chicnoir29]

❤️ I hope things turn around for you soon.

[@denisecampbell5270]

I'm a senior citizen and I constantly try to shop for less. I usually shop once a month because gas is so expensive. You just gave me a great idea! Thanks for the video it was very helpful! 😊

[@almabreeze3369]

This is great info. I remember feeding my family spaghetti for a week because I had no money. Another time all I had was potatoes. Hard times are coming. We all need to do this for a week, as practice so there's no panic. You are so smart !!!

[@juneprayswithoutceasing3539]

Amen. This is very humbling.

[@letsprayandfasttogether9618]

Alma Breeze yes it is coming. Money will collapse soon.

[@poolboyatthevampiremansion]

you can always go to your local churches where they give free food. hope all is well with you and your family.

[@happycamper7859]

You go girl

[@annapaulikonis2433]

Potato soup and potato Pancakes are Good!

[@alexeloriaga8285]

Great video and a good way to show how to make a dollar stretch! It's also very cool to see the types of meals that different people gravitate towards when getting the most out of a little.

[@ChefPiggy]

I’m moving out and I’m super broke! This has helped me a great deal! I like how you have a budget and you stuck to it plus it’s actually healthy! Thanks!

[@indigoburke9109]

I would have gotten oats instead of cereal. As well as some rice.

[@purplesunflower8242]

pasta potatoes

[@iReporteriReporting]

Great suggestion! Agreed.

[@aitzi6732]

I thought the same ;)

[@4exquisiteservice680]

Definitely oats. They go a long way.

[@bethaniejify]

I’ve been eating oats with half an apple (that I cook with them) and cinnamon. That’s my meal most mornings. It’s cheap, you can buy it in bulk bins in some stores, so there’s no wasted packaging.

[@lumiineer]

For those of you asking for where to find groceries this cheap, either try a discounted market where they sell items that may be damaged but are still good, or try Aldi.

[@lance9249]

Or if you are lucky to live by a 99 Cents Only Store, not the fake dollar stores or Dollar Tree

[@jules-marcdavis6843]

Dollar tree!!

[@arlinvero]

Aldi is much more expensive in California

[@barbarat5729]

@@arlinvero EVERYTHING is much more expensive in California!

[@toniroberts8117]

Way before the internet days.. I actually did this exact same thing for a project at school. Was tons of fun. So cool to see other kids doing this now with the ability to share online for others 👍 Love it.

[@angelwings1972]

Great job! Here in the Philippines $10 is equivalent to 500 pesos. As a mom I fit that budget by buying one tray of eggs, a bottle of oil, 5 kilos of red rice and the remaining amount goes to fresh produce at the farmer's market where I buy fruits and vegetables good for a week. For a family of four I am able to save a great amount of money on groceries. Loved your video!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Love your resourcefulness!

[@reason5591]

@Angel Wings do you fish for fresh fish?

[@ladyserrano9707]

Where do you shop for a red rice and fresh produce? I might as well shop there. @angel wings?

[@angelwings1972]

@@reason5591 yes. We invested on building a small fishing boat since we live near the sea :) My father is a fisherman and basically taught me and my brother how to.

[@angelwings1972]

@@ladyserrano9707 we are in the negros province. Negros occidental to be precised.

[@texasmama3684]

Several people have mentioned aldi, and I agree, but like someone said you cant get everything at aldi, but you can work around it. Thanks for letting us know we r not the only ones on a budget, and we can do this!

[@sethpaulswife]

Also, I can't drive two states away just to get to Aldi.

[@mdolphins4779]

I used to live near an Aldi but we moved and there are none near us. I miss the place, we ate well for cheap.

[@Syeleiswatching]

Nice Haul, Don;t forget to check the bakery clearance rack, I find it hidden in the back of walmart (not usually near the bakery). I can often find a big loaf of bread for 30 cents! Some nice garlic toast can really spruce up that spaghetti.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, I love those clearance racks!

[@P.e.m.a.]

bread can also be frozen 😊

[@hummingnectarbird]

Syeleiswatching Great suggestion!! I love that clearance rack. And in the freezer some of it goes, especially for soup bowls!!

[@CC-TimesTwo]

I like the way you put this video together...easy to follow and the meals matched up with your groceries without too many extras. I feel hopeful and inspired. Living on a budget is not easy! Thank you for the ideas.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks so much, CC!

[@mrtnzvalerie3]

Put the bottom part of the scallion roots in a cup of water and you'll never have to buy them again

[@EspenFrafalne]

@David Renton Mushrooms needs nutrients. They grow on grain, hay, and woodchips, etc... I also have some difficulties believing that a plant can grow from water. I know trees take up carbon from the air, but plants usually need some kinda "fertilizer", and not just plain water...

[@petrankoyoyo4011]

i put some in a pot with soil and they grew like crazy. i'm curious to see how many cuts are we going to get from them

[@EspenFrafalne]

@AmateurGamers Anonymous About what??? Grow a tree from PLAIN water (H2O), and ill believe you - but i KNOW you can not grow mushrooms from water... Prove me wrong, or i will think you are wrong...

[@earlinejackson8151]

Valerie Mrtnz I’m lucky because I have loads of wild chive like onions growing on my place. Never need to buy chives and if I make soup, stew or something else that takes chopped onions I just use ‘chives’

[@brandonjohnson5732]

@@EspenFrafalne No mushrooms won't grow that way but yes you can ROOT some plants in a small cup of plain water. Plants need roots to uptake nutrients. Look into cloning plants, it works

[@estherloske2220]

I live in Toronto .. so those prices are since fiction to me .. , however .. the ideas and recipes , are very helpful to stretch the dollar and make filling meals to get you through a rough spell ✔

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

Best price for eggs and milk and butter in Toronto is Shoppers Drug Mart (particularly on the sale days when a dozen eggs can be $2 and 500g butter $3.)

[@ash-lynnsarah8626]

Agreed. Ive been living on $15 a week but am always hungry and wrack my brain trying to find deals to price match or coupon to get more protein and fiber. I will never get those items for those prices unless pigs fly, but the recipes are really helpful.

[@vitasolano3272]

I live in australia our food is much more expensive How can farmers survive with food sold so cheap

[@ElizabethStaeheli]

The prices are going to be in relation to the economy, for the most part. I might be $20 0r $25 in your neck of the woods.

[@MirandaInCanada]

New Brunswick here 🙋🏼‍♀️ Trying to save for Christmas and the only way I can do that is by spending less on our variable expenses... watching this for motivation 😬 Wish me luck!!

[@ghouliejuliebattybones6993]

This video was so helpful! It's going to be a ruff few months ahead and this has given me some great ideas. Thank you!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

So sorry my dear. I know where you are coming from. You will make it through. I love your screen name by the way.

[@jesslytton2058]

I wish i would of seen this when I was living on my own. I pretty much survived off of cup noodles, ramen, Peanut butter sandwiches, and $1 frozen dinners. Not all at once though. Usually by time i paid everything I had at most $10 sometimes if im lucky $20 to pay for groceries and any other household items i needed (like pet food, laundry soap etc.) I'll def keep these videos saved as I'm getting ready to move back out once i get another job! Thank you!!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I understand your struggle. Best wishes to you, Jess!

[@itskassieg5878]

My mexican self was saying add the beans to the eggs lol man my mom would make the best egg and beans burritos sometimes when we disnt have money my mom would make beans and add queso fresco on top and there was worst time when all we had was tortillas and salt but as a child i didnt understand and i loved it so much. Until i was much older i realized that we really didnt have much. Of course there was many good days were we ate a lot of food but when my dad wouldnt put in much hours was when we ate what we could

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

ItsKassie G, thank you for sharing your memories about food and family.

[@veronicam.hernandez5351]

Yes refried beans and eggs are delicious. Lots of protein.

[@boricuaqueen8707]

Me too!I was like add some scrambled eggs to the beans and eat it that way. I was more curious as for the comment " eat the tortillas COLD or warm it up!" Eating it cold is even an option?? Not hating...just blew my mind at that

[@MsPants1632]

Your mom sounded awesome! Making the best of what she had without you kids even realizing there were hard times 💕 I used to think my mom wanted us to be healthy because we weren’t allowed to eat snacks all the time like other kids I knew, but as an adult I realized she was on a budget and snacks and constant eating were not in that budget 🤣. The good ole days!!

[@zitlalycmartinez5362]

My Mexican self thought the same thing about the beans lol

[@fishrgirl5980]

i think we all have been strapped for cash at one time or another. you are doing a great job helping people stretch that almighty dollar to go as far as it can. God Bless.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you for the compliment. God bless you as well.

[@jclover3344]

No, the Trump family has never been strapped for cash. They have no clue, like the rest of the top 1%.

[@keiths.9239]

The cereal was a great tip. I need to remember it. The scallons can regrown again just leave about two inches of the white and pop them into some water by the window. Change water every day. The will regrow at least once.

[@kalykalypso]

I just learned this since a bunch of green onions went from 48 cents to 78 cents at winco, ouch

[@Daniela-pr7rz]

Sure they can regrow, will they "grow" the same amount of nutrients? I doubt it.

[@amwlanier]

@@Daniela-pr7rz scallions have virtually no nutritional value to start with.

[@downtime86stars17]

I've had some going for about a month, they've sprouted new shoots several times. A great way to add some flavor to ramen or eggs.