How To Live On $30 A Week

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Total is 1666 calories per day. Breakdown as follows:
Breakfast=490 calories
Raisin Bran=190 calories
Milk for cereal =150 calories
Coffee=0 calores
Milk for coffee=150 calories
Lunch=540 calories
Deviled Egg=124 calories
Carrots=52 calories
Celery=14 calories
Dressing=200 calories
Coffee+milk=150 calories
Dinner=409 calories
Chicken=128 calories
Rice=250 calories
Green Beans=31 calories
Dessert=1 large brownie=227 calories
Total=1666 calories

[@guysolis5843]

Bad things happen to good people, we all know that. An elderly couple on our block raised 4 children. They seemed to disappear from these people's lives. As time went on, my wife and I got to know them better and as they aged they needed help with everything, their kids didn't seem to care. I've done work on their plumbing, doors and I even painted their house. My wife cooks up things they like and we spend time with them, playing games or talking. These people lived a good life that had some adventurious moments...We need to take care of each other. Making a little bit of food and dropping it off with some necessary supplies makes a world of difference to people..

[@ruthszmerling3816]

May you be 🙌 blessed !

[@fairlind]

Sounds like your life is enriched as a result.

[@guysolis5843]

@@fairlind It is. When my son was a boy I used to take him to bat. Then I went around the neighborhood to get kids to play ball with us. I talked to the parents...22 years later a young man will drive by, honk and say my name..I guess it's better than being an old grouch haha!

[@fairlind]

@@guysolis5843 It sure is. You found the elixir to happiness.

[@addiscustomt-shirt2578]

God bless 🙏🙏

[@DCB938]

I’m one of those elderly that lives below the poverty line. But I eat good, my car is paid off with the help of one of my daughters (yes I paid my share for that car until I lost my job) Granted I can only afford to rent a room, but I’m not starving and I have good medical coverage. I lost everything in the 2008 crash so here I am living in a room. But I’m well and alive and I bake my own bread

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I love that you have good medical coverage. I think that must surely be one of the most important things as we age below the poverty line.

[@northstar4851]

Good on you for showing such gratitude for the things you do have, and no doubt you have skills that have helped you maintain a decent lifestyle! Many continued blessings!

[@cherylT321]

@@stephaniepersin4222 But she didn’t seem to want to have her mom move in with her!

[@PC4USE1]

The same people that become millionaires and stay that way are the same people who live like they're broke. Those kinds of habits will always keep you vigilant for anything from a job loss to a societal collapse. Keep doing what you do,PP. Love your frugality.

[@timothyglassel1239]

You are right! I own multiple rental properties and have been frugal my whole life!

[@Larkspur7]

I had a millionaire buddy over a decade ago who taught me about the prepaid cell plans. I was a brand new adult getting my own cell plan for the first time and he helped me get a plan just like his. I was so surprised that he mentioned prepaid because back then, it was associated with people who couldn't afford/didn't have good enough credit for cell phone agreements. He told me things like this were how the rich stay rich. With his help, I was paying about $30/month when all my friends and family were locked in an agreement paying $70 plus a month for the same features. He also shook his head at me for shopping at Trader Joe's vs Walmart but I love that store lol.

[@dianemccracken7112]

How do u eat on a budget when u wa nt healthy foods,such as fish.

[@joeblow5830]

@@dianemccracken7112 Avoid public assistance programs and always have cash ready to spend. Nutrition Benefit programs don't pay for prepared foods, which is why she chose the Rotisserie Chicken. It's mostly for humor.

[@grammakiki9466]

@@joeblow5830 she’s talked about the pre cooked chicken before.

[@teresa8576]

After watching this video, it’s almost disgusting to me how much food I waste. My next shopping trip, I will definitely keep this in mind 😊

[@debramaxwell9637]

I never waste Food Ok

[@MissNola]

Same girl. My kids waste a lot so I’ve been sitting here researching how to make things stretch before I go to the store 😂

[@freak49]

I work for our Park District. YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE how much food is thrown out at some of these shelters during the summer!!!

[@AintSkeerdNWO]

Learn to compost that wasted food and garden.

[@taylorwight2258]

I think you could eat more food if you didn't need coffee and sweets. I like the way you think, planning is the most of it.

[@sheriwilkins7129]

I'm one of the seniors you mention living on disability. I was a productive employed RN for 29 years and never thought I would be a recipient for federal programs, but here I am. I will begin receiving HUD this month, already receive EBT, and receive local assistance with my utilities. I am so grateful, and I am very glad that I was always generous with my time and money going to charitable causes, because now I am on the flipside of charity. They really do help to change the lives of those who need it.l Love your channel , am learning alot.

[@latinaalma1947]

Thank you for your service...we always thank military, police, teachers and firemen, but often forget nurses...it is a shame there are not guaranteed pensions for nurses as there are the other three professions. You certainly deserve them equally. Please know we the public wish you all the best! Big hug from the wife of a former E.R. R. N.

[@randomlycrap8187]

Virtual hug ai was gonna come out with a poor woman kitchen show people how to make do

[@virginiawatson5787]

Kudos for your strength & brave attitude. This happens all too often to hardworking individuals through no fault of their own & even in spite of careful planning. I work in the medical field myself & appreciate your years of service. Good luck to you & God bless you.

[@appletree9974]

You should be treated with respect after so many years of service. Is this what people get in a civilized society? A long way to go....

[@lorriecrow7872]

Government programs aren't charity, you paid taxes all your life, and they are in place for people just like you.. Unfortunately, people who.don't really need it abuse the system.. NEVER feel like you don't deserve this help.. in the richest country in the world.

[@ParkDari]

You can take one of those $1 side dish packets knorr /rice a roni etc and add 1 bag of frozen mixed veg $1 and 1 can of drained washed chick peas $1 to feed 3 people. you can make it fancy by getting a cheap head of lettuce and make wraps;) I only had $70 bucks for 10 days and I had to get gas but no one went hungry. I will be debt free by Jan 1.

[@wildfiregirl1556]

Blessings.

[@tabijozwick]

The Spanish rice one, you can add the frozen fajita veggies and some sort of meat, season with fajita seasoning and you have fajita bowls.

[@puppetville-bethobrien4139]

You go girl. I fixed my credit and saved for a down payment on a small home which I'm in the process of buying. It's true, it can be done!

[@anaangel5434]

❤💯

[@orosedobheathaabhaile]

That's really great. Please, please, please look at what the World Economic Forum has planned for anyone, with any type of debt. Klaus Schwab said " YOU WILL OWN NOTHING and you will be happy". Think about that.

[@bonnievandergriff8272]

@@orosedobheathaabhaile Well Klaus Schwab is full of she ite.

[@1dayUllC]

Not only for anyone with debt. Basically for anyone, BUT THEM.

[@kimberluna2226]

Most things will work if folks will try.......so much waste in America

[@SongdogWoolley]

I've lived like this most of my adult life, and it's not at all a bad thing. I was a single mom of 4, ages 10, 8, 4, and 2, and could easily feed the 5 of us good, healthy food on $50 a week in the late 80s - early 90s. As an older person now with limited income, I still can cook what I consider gourmet meals from scratch and enjoy both the food and the cooking (which I have always loved). My food budget is around $35 a week, but that includes nonfood groceries too. Once in a while I'll get a "treat", which is generally ice cream or something - life is good.

[@gailresources8120]

Glad to hear you can do that for yourself. Healthy food keeps a lot of us from many health troubles. And a low budget forces us to have very few unhealthy goodies. Hey you should start a channel showing how you cooked good things. I have a 73 y old friend in NYC who just doesn’t eat well because he doesn’t know what to cook. There are MANY seniors out there like that.

[@billedwards6985]

Where was your husband?

[@SongdogWoolley]

@@billedwards6985, huh? This video reminded me of those days, which were pretty good despite life's struggles. Those healthy meals and my well-fed children were successes for them and for me and had nothing to do with my marital status. I still feed ME and only me healthy, from-scratch homecooked meals on a budget. This video is a great illustration of how that can be done, my intent was to appreciate that.

[@faithrada]

@@billedwards6985 Say what?

[@stevesealey317]

Sure wish I could find a good woman like that

[@ruthdennisKnits]

Since I retired I qualify for the food bank and only go shopping for items that I absolutely need but did not get at food bank. I go twice a month and get fresh fruit, veggies and can goods. I’ve learned how to freeze all kinds of produce. I eat oatmeal for breakfast, homemade vegetable soup with rice or potatoes for lunch and dinner. My neighbor goes to a different food bank at a church and she and I share and swap foods with each other. She gets potatoes and I don’t so she is my potato supplier. 😎 I’m vegetarian so I don’t need meat, when I get meat I give it to my neighbor or one of my friends who live on a fixed income. Life is good

[@dakotazx3]

Food banks are not designed for people to depend on them. They are there for emergencies. It sounds like you shouldn't have gone into retirement if you can't afford to feed yourself.

[@buzzybee186]

Ruth you are doing a great job. And there are tons of food banks that don't have qualifiers. You don't need to be in tattered clothing and on your last.dime to use them..then it is way too late. Most food pantries are also associated with religious organizations and I'm pretty sure they would want to give a meal versus give a lecture on who should be picking up food boxes.

[@ruthdennisKnits]

@@dakotazx3 I lost my husband in July my income has been cut in half. Without a will in Texas some assets are not available until probate court has settled. My car is paid for my home is paid for. I can’t work due to an auto immune disease that affects my fingers and thank God nothing more I see my rheumatologist every 4 months. Sorry that you didn’t have my whole story and I still haven’t said everything. I don’t like to complain. Oh yeah I’m still waiting on the VA to complete their work so I can get my spousal benefits. I just pray that you nor your loved ones ever have to experience this 😎

[@ruthdennisKnits]

@@buzzybee186 😎 Thanks for understanding and being so kind

[@Nan-Elle]

@@dakotazx3 Food banks are there for everyone who needs a little help. I live in New England, and a large, semi-local food bank in the city is huge. All donations! It supplies local churches and places where they are having food pantries in the surrounding towns. The store prices are going sky high, and whether you are working or retired, you can make use of a portion of this donated food. Foods are donated from local farms (many times produce you would consider "seconds") and local stores which sort out their inventory and donate what didn't sell. You shouldn't criticize a retired person for receiving donated food and wisely sharing and trading with a neighbor.

[@LindaFoyle]

I live in California,70 yr.women on a budget. There’s so many places for extra food help, churches, Senior centers, free food centers, or you can go to your city hall for locations. I’ve been in that situation before, so I’m talking from the heart ❤️ Thank You for sharing your tips with us.💕

[@LindaFoyle]

@Bali Breeze I totally understand what your saying. They sometimes go by you address on your ID. I was just trying to help. In Cail. You can dial 211 for locations or call the office on the aging. Where I live and it’s by the coast ($) there’s Senior Centers in each city, ask to speak with whoever is part of social services office and explain your situation. When I got of age (61) I Applied for housing for Senior only, it took 4 1/2 years to get in. I don’t family members to help me and felt more Secure living this way.

[@queenbee5769]

@Bali Breeze shame on churches for giving bad food!

[@LindaFoyle]

@@queenbee5769 yes I understand that part too. It doesn’t always happen, but its happened to me also. Years ago, I was in a poor situation, I had a car where I was able to drive around and ask around. I worked but all my small income was going to rent.( Studio apartment) even though I live by the California coast, all the cities are close together and easy to get to. I’m not saying it’s easy to live this way, it’s not! I always knew it would get better some day. Every once in a while an Organization would come along ( after I would ask around and help with rent) if they see your living under the poverty level. I’m 70 now, and live in a senior complex, no car, but have a little more peace of mind, and feel sorry when I see a homeless woman on the streets and will give them a few dollars, some have fallen between the cracks of Society❤️🙏🏻

[@debramaxwell9637]

Yes Food Banks if Needed Ok

[@donnabittner69]

I am outside of Philadelphia! In the last 2 weeks our senior center has had NOTHING! There used to be 3 refrigerators.....now there is only 1. The shelves are empty..... Additionally, they can't get drivers for shut ins to deliver food because of the price of gas!!

[@sharonrodgers4479]

Now put in mind I am vegetarian. Have been for over 35 years. I honestly eat for around 10 bucks a week. I only cook Sundays to make my lunches and dinners for the week. I always take my lunches with me to work and just heat them up. I do have a small farm so I grow loads of things. I do have my own chickens. Now if hubby is home he eats meat but because of his work he's only home 10 days per month. His meals are more expensive. I am blessed to be able to do this.. I was raised in England by my Grandparents who were very frugal. I had a fantastic childhood. I love your channel. I think it's wonderful that you can show people that it can be done... Well done.

[@Lotusblume.8]

I go shopping once for 150$ a month and eat EVERYTHING in my fridge, cupboards until the next month. It lets me be more creative with meals and at the end of the month I’m left with the things I like the least. That’s a clue to not buy that again and only get things I really like and enjoy.

[@mireyasalas6324]

Dang what are you eating then?

[@mireyasalas6324]

It must be only you and maybe someone else cuz no way I would be able to buy only $150 for a month for a family of 5.Everything is so expensive nowadays

[@rosel.150]

What a wonderful idea. I have thought of the same thing. I think I will give it a try!

[@missjudah2737]

I couldn't do that a week for a family of 3 yet alone all month. And just observing her plate dinner must be every other night. No way she gets an equal portion every night of the week. At least 1/3 is already consumed on that one plate

[@missjudah2737]

I can make some changes though and probably cut my budget by 1/3

[@jillymason6910]

Next time you make boxed brownies use a cup of cold coffee instead of water and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder, dash of vanilla. Coffee will enhance the chocolate flavor.

[@NYC_Urbanista]

Sounds delicious!

[@Anoirmori]

I might try this!!!

[@Janey234]

@@Anoirmori Thanks for the tip. Will try!!!

[@ingermarlowe]

THIS is the reason I come to the comments - it’s where most of the hidden gems are. Thanks for sharing

[@arlenegeorge2379]

Sounds interesting I'm going to try it

[@heather8311984]

“And here’s my crockpot that I fixed with a lawn mower part!” These type things have my heart. They really are “do what you can with what you’ve got.” So much ingenuity and keeping things out of the landfill. I love that.

[@51Springfield]

The American spirit!!!

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Making big batches of soups, stews and casseroles is the key, especially for single people like me. Fresh vegetables go bad very quickly. At weekends I make my food, divide it up and freeze it into meal-sized portions. I usually eat it with rice, pasta or potatoes. I also make my own pasta which is easy, fun and it tastes WAY better than shop bought dried pasta. It only takes 2 minutes to cook too so it saves money on energy bills. I also make flatbread dough. It's just flour, Himalayan salt, yogurt and baking powder. You can freeze the dough and use when needed. They taste 10 billion times better than store bought flatbreads. You're winning at both ends. You're saving money and eating superior food.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

YES! Big frozen batches! Meal planning and portions work. Bento boxes in the fridge!

[@janetgypsy]

Why do people who are living in poverty have a pet?

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

@@janetgypsy 1. askin resonable questions in 2022 might get you killed. 2. i admire tose tht have nothing showig compassion to cirtteres

[@clairewright8153]

I used to make a big pot of stew any gravy left and I’d make what we called beggars stew. Left over gravy and potatoes or pasta. I’d always make lots of gravy. Still do it so much better the next day.

[@jmdenison]

I agree homemade anything is the best. Also check the dumpsters behind grocery stores they throw out so much great stuff and we actually need a law that they must throw things out and must not lock it up. Or give it to the poor. And then to probably keep the food as long as possible use home refrigerator canning techniques. That way any leftovers you can keep for up to 18 months safely

[@resilience7156]

Hi I just saw this video today. Just coming off of a bad discard and divorce. I ended up moving back to my family home, and put up a tiny shed home for me and my rescue animals. Honestly I spend more money on their care, then I do my own. I am so thankful for someone like you that put this out there. I am working to revamp my life, as I just turned 50. There is so much out there to be thankful for, we are just used to so much excess. Just wanted to give you a sincere thanks

[@vjc4502]

When faced with less money and rising costs, we all have to learn to cook either again or for the 1st time, not pull off a wrapper or open a box. Cooking from scratch is a life skill & recipes are endless online. If fresh is too expensive (out of season), buy frozen or canned. You need some kind of veggies daily. Seeds are 4 for $1 at Dollar Tree & planters at thrift stores or Dollar Tree are cheap as well. Soil can be free (check with city or non profits) or very reasonable. You have to want to survive so that you can thrive. Think outside the box. Food waste is huge in America. I buy a food box every month for $15, no meat in it, but fresh veggies & dairy & other items. Valued at over $100, I figure out what I can use, share or give away. This pandemic helped me get my priorities in order & healthier eating is at the top. We can all do better. Thank you prepper princess for an actual plan.

[@eileenstasczak6606]

I just heard about online grocery store called Misfits Market. I'm in the process of thoroughly checking it out.

[@lilrustee]

@@eileenstasczak6606 I found them to be expensive. Cheaper to check out local stores for produce.

[@vjc4502]

@@eileenstasczak6606 I tried misfits. It was too costly for me. I often go to 99 store ( formerly 99 cent only store) and get many veggies & fruits. I shop early or late to avoid crowds right now. I shop sales & only stock up when I have extra.

[@eckankar7756]

So many good cooking shows on youtube. I've been watching 'souped up recipes' and now make Chinese food that is better than take out for a fraction of the price. I've baked my own homemade bread every week now for 51 years. When fruit is on sale I make pies and freeze in my chest freezer to bake and enjoy later. I pressure can soup, stew, chili, meat and vegetables that will be shelf stable for years. So much can be cooked at home and it's fun, too.

[@engletinaknickerbocker5380]

@@eckankar7756 It helps to have invested in a pressure cooker, slow cooker, and adequate freezer. (Last fall we 'wasted' a lot of food because the freezer no longer worked, so had to make all sorts of fruit breads, and casseroles that could either be donated to the food kitchen or local church or taken to work and put into the employee frig until we could eat it.) With the new frig/freezer am more careful about volume of purchasing frozen foods.

[@Mary-7n3w]

Great ideas for tough situations Prepper Princess. An important add-on when people can is a jar of multi-vitamins. Though it can be found cheaper a jar of 130 nature-made multi-vits is 13 to 14 dollars for 130 tabs. If my math is correct that makes for 0.87 cents a week for one tab a day, the jar lasting over 4 months, which I think is pretty good considering you might not be getting the vitamins needed. A lot of people on or below the poverty line are malnourished. Sometimes not feeling well, fatigue, or even depression, can be the result of malnourishment. Also, a person doesn't have to look underweight to be lacking in nutrients so I just want to mention about taking a vitamin due to ration size meals especially.

[@lisaiurilli5145]

Agreed...

[@jamesfreeman2258]

Ditto

[@tarapaul8212]

I was watching a prepper channel with 4 of the preppers talking. They mentioned you😊 and said they appreciate the angle you are going with on your channel and how you are really trying to help people. Good job!

[@ma7608]

Never judge anyone because you never know what can happen to you in life! I work with elderly people and I seen pictures and their lavish lifestyle and now they living in assisted living in a small studio.

[@kathryndockrey1477]

These are my favorite types of videos. People who think and plan a bit, will find it very easy to do. My husband and I recorded everything we ate for a week (using the pro-rated portion calculations) and it cost $38 for the week. We also live very frugally, even though we don't need to. It's more of a game than anything

[@mamamacgyver]

Mine too.

[@gailtester8749]

It's a fun game for me too!

[@KittyKat-vb1nd]

I'm Caribbean and English. I'm amazed how much people in US spend of food of which most is utter crap. Vegetables, rice, chicken, beans spices, my mum could feed us all. Cook and stop buying that high salt, overpriced junk food. US supermarkets seemed to be filled with junky foods.

[@KittyKat-vb1nd]

She bought actual food and not those prepared meals which are not tasty at all, full of salt and overpriced.

[@lissam8988]

@@KittyKat-vb1nd You are correct there is so much boxed food it drives me crazy. I tried to buy only fresh foods I wouldn't buy a cake in the box. If I'm going to make a cake I'm going to make it from scratch where I know what's in it I have stomach issues so I have a few allergies so I need to know what is in the cake. Plus it tastes better anyway. When you go through the grocery store line and you see all these junk foods at the cash register. I do like the thought that she does by vegetables that are fresh. However that chicken I would want to cook it myself.... So it would need to be fresh as possible I took it with the seasoning I know where it comes from and I would after cooking freeze a part of it for later. I do drink coffee but I have to drink it as fresh as possible.... My stomach gets angry at me for anything not natural. 😂

[@rebeccanewell4385]

I've been ordering groceries from Walmart since the pandemic hit. The minimum amount is $35. Its been great. I don't always stay at $35, sometimes its $50, and its mostly food, sometimes toilet paper or dish soap. I make less than $30,000 and no food stamps. Thanks for sharing your ideas

[@debbieshomes6984]

Yes! I hear you. I am doing the exact same thing and I am on commission only. Its not good at all. God will get me thru.

[@shiwan45]

True because EBT would say 30,000 a year is to much money and you wouldn't be eligible because you make to much money. What is sick joke

[@BIIGSTARR205]

They actually charge extra and hold your money in case they need to charge you for a higher item as a substitute

[@gregorycyr9272]

I am a skinny single man who is very frugal at the grocery store.I spend $25-30 on food a week.

[@puffthestuff7445]

More power to you. I just started making over 50,000 this year I’m a lot happier with more money.

[@Samantha-yb7en]

My husband is active duty army and although a lot of families complain about the pay, we’ve done a lot with a little because we don’t spend carelessly. I recently went back to work and we’ve been able to save so much more because we did not change how much we spend just because we earn more now. We continue to shop for food within our budget (we’re a family of 3), we reward ourselves on occasion, we have family dinner out somewhere every other week, but do all of our eating at home and that’s honestly been the best way to save. Just eating at home.

[@joeblow5830]

Arizona allows homeless people to apply for a "waiver" and that would allow them to purchase prepared meals at some restaurants using their Nutrition Assistance $30 weekly allowance. They won't be able to purchase a rotisserie chicken and it's not practical since they don't have a refrigerator.

[@BeautyIsMyLife]

Food used to be my biggest expense because I ate out a lot before I made the change to mostly eat at home. I bet most people if they added up how much they ate out including coffee and fast food, they'd be shocked.

[@beckypetersen2680]

@@joeblow5830 I'd suggest that most people getting food stamps do have a refrigerator. Just a guess, but if they have a tv and a cell phone, I'd guess they have a fridge. Obviously not homeless people, but people with kids at home.

[@haleychapman4447]

I agree! Just eating at home save so much money

[@aubreygmcghee]

One recommendation I would go with oatmeal or grits instead of cold cereal. It's even cheaper per serving and I believe much healthier than cold cereal.

[@jh4675]

You are so right! Processed cereals are little more than sugar spikes with other bad ingredients. Steel-cut oats are the most nutritious and can be made easily with an overnight recipe.

[@paulabrown5243]

Oat groats are the healthiest with rolled oats second. Not the quick cooking kind. Grits are highly processed unless you buy whole grain polenta. It is delicious and very healthy.

[@patsywhiddon1832]

I have had to do this after a divorce and it was actually healthy for me, I couldn’t afford to over eat! Also, peanut butter or any nut butter is a must have when on a really tight budget.

[@eckankar7756]

I saw on YT how they made a Thai spicy peanut butter sauce. I adjusted for my tastes but it totally changes the flavor of everyday burgers, chicken or plain rice.

[@saam3712]

😂 nut butter

[@sandybarbee8401]

Please try Smuckers , It's "natural" and great and no SUGAR !!!!!

[@lolatara7201]

@@sandybarbee8401 instead of sugar they put sucralose which is one of the worst man made sweeteners and have other very unhealthy ingredients such as maltodextrin, “natural” flavors, and red 40 (carcinogen). I’ll take jams with just fruit, sugar, and citric acid any day. They’re natural jam has just about that. Please read the ingredients list. Companies don’t care about our health so we must do our due diligence.

[@jamilgotcher365]

@@sandybarbee8401 Sucralose is totally safe to consume and also a very necessary part of a diabetic diet or even if you have pre-diabetes unless you want your blood sugar to be too high which is way worse than than eating regular jam with sugar.

[@ophelialee2714]

When I saw that chicken , I said "Oh, no, already cooked. Has to be more expensive than raw" but you got everything under budget with treats, too! I'm impressed and can't wait to see the rest of the series.

[@jaimejones2723]

The cooked chicken is cheaper than the whole raw chicken in most of my stores. Crazy!!!

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

@@jaimejones2723 Mine, too. They are loss leaders to get people in the door.

[@NatesRandomVideo]

Chickens became a loss-leader for most stores as a way to supposedly lure customers in to buy other items quite some time ago. It's interesting and worth looking for when shopping on a budget. Another trick is checking in the morning, often left over chickens are separated and sold somewhere near the deli cheaper even than the original while bird. It's truly a strange marketing side effect.

[@joeblow5830]

I had the same reaction. This doesn't work in Arizona. And I think it's unfortunate that Arizona and other states don't allow EBT/low-income Nutrition Assistance participants to buy prepared foods at a grocery store. They wouldn't be able to enjoy the same meal. The rotisserie chicken skin is distasteful for low-income viewers. Perhaps the PP community will advocate for nutrition benefits to expand and include prepared foods/hot items. If an item requires sales tax, it is not eligible under a Nutrition Assistance program (which she shows on her receipt).

[@joeblow5830]

@@NatesRandomVideo True. But it's still not available with Nutrition Assistance payments since it is a prepared food item. I think it's a good idea to suggest potential work-arounds for low income viewers.

[@gracekennelly8534]

I’ve enjoyed your channel for years now Amber! You inspire me as I’m a senior on a fixed income! I just wish my body was stronger. Ive had Fibromyalgia etc, for 25 years now. I’m 62, a widow With many disabilities. I love 💕 your way of thinking 🧐 !

[@lizadivine3785]

I’m starting to wonder if the jab isn’t making customers for life. I have boosted patients on blood thinners for life…didn’t need them before number 3.

[@jen9774]

@@Nana-zi9xq what side effects? I live in a community of 300 people, all double vaccinated. I have not heard a single complaint about anyone having side effects apart from one or two having a sore arm the next day and then okay. We were vaccinated in August

[@Ladybug1460]

Grace Kennelly ….I just found out I have fibromyalgia I’m on lyrica what do u take and how do You manage in the cold weather. You said you had it for 25 years any advice will help thanks in advance

[@64smiles42]

@@wendoxia Actually the science is just the opposite of what you said. Those who haven't been vaccinated and have had covid have a natural immunity against ALL other strains of covid which the vaccinations do not provide. That's why the vaccinated folks need all the additional boosters, etc. Big Pharma, govern ment and he fearmongering media are laughing all the way to the bank at your expense!!

[@daisyandpadme]

@@64smiles42 You're an idiot! This video is not about "the jab" it's about eating well on $30 a week.

[@chandie5298]

this might be covered in another video, however another way to make your weekly food budget STRETCH is to make a pot of beans once per week. I started doing this about two months ago and the impact it has on saving on food budget cannot be overstated. I found an instant pot at a garage sale and I used it to cook dried beans that I've soaked over night (I most often make black beans) and to the pot I add celery, onions, garlic and peppers of some type....along with herbs and spices. The greatest volume are the beans and dried beans are very inexpensive, they have plenty of fiber, protein and carbs and they are very filling and if you know how to season them, they are absolutely delicious. Making a single pot of beans per week as your "staple meal" (one meal per day) will go a very long way toward stretching your weekly food budget. Another thing is... I found a large ice chest at a garage sale that was in good condition and sealed very well. I use it to store plenty of various types of dried beans and rice and quinoa etc etc that I buy whenever there is a sale. Dried foods keep for a long time and storing them in the ice chest keeps out the risk of any pests.

[@barbarafallin2038]

I cook a pot of beans with smoke turkey parts every week and put them in single bowls and freeze them

[@pamelamorris3148]

Absolutely and sticky rice as well that goes a long way and is healthy and goes in about any recipe. We love our soup beans with some ham or bacon in it and fresh made cornbread every week and always enjoy some the next day for lunch.

[@Mairitas]

I do a similar thing - I go to a restaurant supply shop and buy bags of 3 kg of red lentils. It's tasty and cooks fasts, lot of protein and little carbs (great for supper).. I just boil it in water and add herbs and sometimes veggies.

[@darlenesye1609]

chandie2000, I shared this video with my cousin and included your comment jic she doesn't read comments. She and I are both bean lovers. An instant pot full of pintos typically lasts me about three days.

[@chandie5298]

@@darlenesye1609 Thx, I'm happy that you found some value in my post. I love beans too because they can have so many different flavor profiles depending upon what spices and herbs we choose to use. Take care and have a great day!

[@lorettaperry5491]

Love it! Please keep this coming! I’m old and with the rising costs of everything I need help like this! I will buy your book as well!❤️

[@blahblah1438]

This is so helpful I’m really struggling to make ends meet and watching this really made me feel better

[@beccascraps8141]

Loretta, i'd like to buy the prepper princess's book for you!! I wonder how we could get connected without posting our email addresses...

[@susiedirkx1963]

Excellent video great ideas and healthy food thank you! I'm just wondering if you have ever calculated the calories in some of your meals? Seems like most people would lose weight on this diet maybe without the brownies LOL

[@lynhanna917]

check your local library first or find a friend who has Amazon Kindle it is a on there as a free download. Then if you really like it enough to read it again and again buy it. My local library will actually get in books that I want to read. If they can't get them in from another library they will buy it.

[@homeuser5951]

@@blahblah1438 watch the $5 food challenge videos. Also the $10, 15, 20, $25 ones. Very helpful.

[@timtamt5662]

These are so helpful to so many. I grew up like this. My mom could stretch a ham or a roast like no one else! People don’t know how to do this anymore. Great topic! Keep ‘‘em coming! 💜

[@lynhanna917]

my dad would take all the tiny shavings off the roast add some mayo and green pickle relish and we had tasty meat sandwiches.

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Tim Tam T ..... I agree with you. I've seen so many people buying ready-made meals, cake mixes in packets, rolls of wipe clean cloths etc. That does annoy me as they waste so much money. If I have an old t/shirt, cut it up for rags. I am lucky enough to do a lot of summer and autumn foraging. Apples, pears, damsons, blackberries and mushrooms.

[@donaldcassidy1592]

Being a near 73 year old cancer patient my food,housing, phone are fine. The SOFLO medical/dental situation is monetarily horrible. Dentists and eye doctors are the financial killers. Dental college group broke my jaw extracting a back molar. Radiation (head/neck) ruined my eyes, teeth, and destroyed my salivary glands ergo weight loss of 70 lbs. to 112. Thanks for helpful video on food. Enjoy your day and stay healthy as possible DC

[@kellilopez3910]

I too went to Walmart. And I tried your tip with weighing bagged fruit, and you were correct. The fruit that I bought had an extra 3/4 lbs of fruit

[@Debbie4729]

THanks for the tip! I have wondered about it,but never checked!

[@christinesiang1813]

I dont know why it popped up in my recommendations, since I live in Europe. I just want to say I am so humbled and grateful for you right now. You made me realise how good my life is and appreciate more the food I can eat. Thank you ❤

[@kenyonbissett3512]

My mom used to tell us kids, “when you are down, look around, there are always those in worse shape making it, you can too. You have much to be grateful for.” She was right of course! Then she she ask us,”what can you do to make your situation better?”

[@sobeliever1638]

Much to be grateful for and much to give when you can.

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

Just as I was scowling in disgust at you eating the chicken skin you said "don't look at me like that "!

[@BeFree-BeFrugal]

Excellent PP people need to know this. My motto learn how to live frugally even if you don’t need to because someday you may need to

[@joeblow5830]

YES they should know that low-income nutrition benefit programs in the USA do not allow participants to buy prepared foods or household goods, only raw ingredients. This is perfect for the PP community! We have money and don't need public assistance and still could use our credit card/airline miles to buy what we need. But flaunting cash is tacky. Anyone who doesn't appreciate her humor shouldn't watch the next 2 episodes. I think they'll have a few more "digs".

[@rexcarebear4701]

@@joeblow5830 you are only shaming yourself with your obsession you know that right? Prepper princess is actually trying to help people not sitting back and crying and whining like you

[@elsiecreek3040]

This is still my all time favorite “series” that you’ve done! I wish people were nicer to you about it and understood it’s just inspiration, not a dictated meal plan! If you ever decide to do this series again, I’m in!

[@PrepperPrincess]

I probably will. I want to do one in 2023.

[@dangerousdanny8290]

It's also telling that you've had to even frickin' explain this at all. Some people are hammers and continuously looking for nails.

[@kewlenjo219]

@@PrepperPrincess I'm now in 2023 hehe And, you actually inspired me with the milk idea! What is your thought on powdered milk? It's cheaper than the liquid one?

[@teresaburleson7226]

​@@kewlenjo219I remember my Grandparents using powered milk. when they didn't have the milk from the cow. My Granny used it also to cook and bake with. I didn't like the taste of the powered milk. I was reared in the country, where we had a milk cow. Much better.🎉

[@zoraidita2022]

​@@PrepperPrincesshow about in 2024? I'm willing to watch

[@jaytee2642]

I love this.❤❤❤ My best friend grew up with the philosophy that food is the one thing you never deny yourself...not referring to gluttony, only the thrift aspect. If you want grapes and they're the most expensive fruit in the produce dept, then you get them anyway...don't deny yourself.🙄 I can't get her to accept my viewpoint that groceries are one of the EASIEST categories to be frugal with. She also hates a dark house, while I only light the room I'm in. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Oh well, she has more money than I do. I'm not broke and am able to squirrel away almost 1,000 dollars a month, which I am saving for upcoming moving expenses, replacing my car and ultimately buying my first house. 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 Your channel gives me a sane place to hang out.🤗

[@PrepperPrincess]

I don't really feel like I deny myself with food either. This is not the way I usually shop. I buy huge amounts of meat when they go on a super sale and stock up. Each time I do it, it usually lasts me 4-6 months just by filling the freezer. I also have tons of rice and beans on hand so my starches are always taken care of. I just have to buy fresh fruit. Even my veggies are canned or frozen and bought in bulk on sale.

[@omotanwa2986]

Thank you good advice

[@TellMeMoore]

Luv the burkey in the corner

[@51Springfield]

@@PrepperPrincess please post this often. It may seem simple but it's a great way to save money! We all are benefiting from you! I wish you much success! Thanks for being a blessing!

[@MsMyers-ui8ci]

I love this. Honestly, I am very fortunate and I never thought about ppl eating 30 a week. I will not mention the ungodly amount I spend a week. But here is the more important thing... your diet is so much more healthy than mine.... all I can say is WOW!

[@thebrokebudgeter9701]

Loved this video. I have over £18k worth of debt, almost 40 and have nothing to show for it. I am currently on a cash budget debt repayment journey; so all this was very helpful.

[@penelopepittstopP]

You can do it! Follow PP tips and tricks! Some priceless info! I remember a long time ago she did a video with such amazing money saving ideas like unplugging your chargers from the wall?!!! I never knew. I always learn something and it helps me portion control my food when I see vids like this one. I get reinspired and motivated to not eat so much.

[@lizh1988]

@@penelopepittstopP thank you, I didn't know that about the chargers.

[@julieholmes2707]

I love your channel. I have 2 adults on the autism spectrum. I’m teaching them to be frugal. They love your budget food meals. They challenge each other making menus. You don’t know happy that makes me of them with saving money. Thank you 😊

[@tallchk67]

So glad I found you!! My bro passed unexpectedly from covid, just retired didn't even get his first SS or Pension checks!! I'm gonna move to AZ & have rent free living so all his work won't be in vain, since he missed getting to enjoy it. But I'm way below poverty line too!

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

...I would actually add dried red, green or brown lentils to the weekly shop. They are cheap (especially if you buy in bulk) and store in the cupboard for years. So nutritious and extremely versatile. You can make currys, burger patties, shepard's pie, soup, meatless loaf, and so on. Will give you more variety for weekly meals, instead of having the same things every day.

[@chriscaspian2280]

I love lentils so cheap and versatile, your right Mrs S

[@C2yourself]

And more protien

[@lilliamizaguirre9138]

Yes lentils are great. You can make. Soup with onions and cumin using some beef stock very burnishing. You can also add lentils to regular rice, you get rice more for your money and it's easy to make. 🙂

[@anettewaits3677]

…yes - and they fill you up 💚

[@Deb_BG]

Cheaper and much healthier than meat and chicken.

[@gonefishing3644]

If I had only $30 to spend on food for a balanced diet I would buy: 1) brown rice or whole grain pasta 2) dried lentils or dried black-eyed peas or dried pinto beans 3) coconut oil or olive oil 4) some type of canned tomato product (diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce) 5) raw eggs 6) garlic powder 7) some type of culinary salt 8) a package of bacon end pieces 9) a head of cabbage, either green or red 10) a pound of unpeeled large carrots 11) one onion 12) a pound of small apples or small oranges 13) one small bottle of dressing for salads 14) tea bags 15) rolled oats 16) powdered milk 17) raw honey I would shop around at local supermarkets and dollar stores to get the best prices. And I would check the discounted food section. My local 99-cent Store has fresh produce, so can be a good place for low prices on raw vegetables. Breakfast would be oatmeal porridge with some powdered milk and honey stirred in. Or it could be an omelet filled with seasoned leftover cooked rice and a little cheese and diced cooked bacon. The whole grains, cooked and eaten with the cooked lentils, beans or peas make a complete protein for lunch or dinner. The addition of some coconut oil or olive oil provides necessary dietary fat. The whole grains and the legumes also have some vitamins and minerals. The tomato product, garlic powder, salt and shredded onion can all add flavor to meals made with the cooked grain and cooked legumes. The cabbage and carrots can be shredded and tossed with salad dressing for a vitamin-rich salad or can be sliced and stir-fried in a little oil as a side dish to the grains and legumes. One piece of fresh fruit provides a no-cook dessert that has vitamins and fiber and costs very little. I would drink either tap water or brew some tea. If I had money left over, I would buy a bag of potatoes or some shredded cheese. Sliced potatoes and onions, seasoned and pan-fried in some oil make for a filling meal. Add some diced bacon to that dish and it tastes even better. I would also save the bacon drippings from cooking bacon and use it for flavoring pots of legumes or homemade soups or homemade sauces for pasta

[@laura2949]

Love your menus! PP has some good ideas, too, but I think your plan will be more filling.

[@emeraldsea8754]

My mom used to keep a mug of bacon grease on the counter next to the stove. I might start doing that. How long can it sit there for use without going bad?

[@ande100]

@@emeraldsea8754 Put the pot in the fridge after it cooled off completely; it keeps for months. I clean and refill mine every month but use all grease: fried eggs, waffle iron, savory pancakes, biscuits etc. :-)

[@emeraldsea8754]

@@ande100 thank you!

[@goddesst]

I wouldn't trust the produce at the dollar store or walmart 😞 probably full of pesticides. You can get organic fresh produce from a farmer's market or grocery store for decent prices when you buy what's in season. Also, frozen organic fruit and veggies has just as much nutrients and you'll waste less of it since it's frozen and can be kept for a while and it's cheap.

[@Bh-vn8gf]

This is real and good quality content. I wish more people watched this kind of channels that actually teach good stuff. Keep up the good work! As a woman I am proud of woman like you. This is an example of what a strong independent woman is. Also, wise about money!! Thanks for the video!

[@BigTeeTheSamoanKing777]

I’m all for it. Great grocery haul. I was the one who took my mom everywhere. She taught me how to shop. Whatever was on sale is what we were eating. Let me tell you we ate good.

[@alexism5687]

Yes I usually buy the sale items , especially for things like cereals which pretty much taste alike. And where I live they mark down things that are about to expire, so if that's meat I'll freeze what I don't cook immediately, and the vegetables usually are still good for some time after the expiry date. I agree you get to have more variety when you go for what's on sale/special rather than being ridged and sticking to the same things.

[@TheSilentBobby]

Been struggling with a direction to go in with shopping since the shortages and inflation started up . This definitely helps.

[@jaimejones2723]

I swing by Walmart around 9 in the morning to check out the meat section. That’s about the time they reduce it. I’ve never had a problem with it. Cook it that day or make freezer meals. I save a large amount by doing this. Aside from your Patreon videos, these are my favorites, and the ones where you hike and find neat stuff, and your financial advice, and … ok I like them all lol

[@reneehenderson4818]

I do it. Cook it today, or freeze it for another day! Why not?

[@randaray24]

I always use the drippings on the bottom of the chicken package to make a perfect gravy. If you don’t need or want gravy, swish some water in the bottom and pour into your crockpot with the chicken bones for a huge flavor boost.

[@supersue3392]

Healthy, cost efficient, delicious and, what's really impressive...sound portions. You do not overeat. If all of the western world are like this, we would solve a lot of problems, in our own countries, even globally.

[@lindagallaher5814]

Amen Super Sue

[@SISSYKAY]

Yes, I'm thinking I will lose some weight doing this,,,, if I can keep from eating the brownies all up in 2 days! 😊

[@anireseegam6128]

It's not a healthy diet though. Not enough vegetables and fruit.

[@01happykat]

@@anireseegam6128 I agree, but she's not overeating and she does include whole foods. It's a start. It's also better than what so many others on a strict budget eat, i.e., mostly garbage.

[@davisholman8149]

@@anireseegam6128 All it would take is buy extra veggies from a farmer’s market or even on clearance at the grocery. I have bought things that were a bit over ripe - just cut off the bad parts. I add sautéed veggie to so many recipes - even an on sale Lean Cuisine (butternut squash ravioli is great, veggies galore but I add even more to it). I even buy large bags of frozen California Vegetables I get at Costco or the Walmart ones. Used to buy them in small bags at the Dollar Tree but now $1.25 makes it not as frugal.

[@donnab8010]

Aldi has the best Raisin Brand cereal in their brand ~ Milliville for $1.99. Aldi brand Shredded Wheat is $1.39. Dollar General brand coffee creamer in the size bottle you showed is only $1. And of course, there is always Dollar Tree ~ pancake mix $1, syrup $1, BBQ sauce $1, pasta, tortillas, etc. Plan your meals and save. Thanks for all the good advice you give us.

[@thatslyte]

Aldi brand food is from the name brand companies u see in their store minus the bad 17 ingredients the don't want in their food they sell and that includes the specialty brand i.e. premium black top turkey hill ice cream is the specialty brand icecream. oreos is the oreos there just in smaller pack etc

[@thatslyte]

Oh and dawn dish detergent the name is just different its dawn

[@donnaclark7145]

so you have to est the same dinner and lunch every day . boring

[@shereesetz6690]

I don't have an Aldi in Utah but Dollar Tree is great for items that you mentioned!:)

[@lizcollins9366]

@@donnaclark7145 Some people are lucky if they eat at all every day

[@msdixieblues]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm 43 years old, a professional with a masters degree and truthful for my jobs. Yet I am not saving like I should have been and I don't live an extravagant lifestyle. Terrified of being way short when I am older and need health care. Thank you for your channel. Hoping to learn and change my ways.

[@LadyLeoneLocks]

@msdixieblues I am in a similar situation. I think about retired or elderly me and become worried that I have not set myself up well for that time.

[@willytompkins8115]

@@LadyLeoneLocksPAY yourself every week & have a steady savings. Best advice l ever got.

[@brianproctor7619]

5 dollar little Caesars pizza is a nice treat.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

@@brianproctor7619 split it with a few friends and it’s economical.

[@partlycloudyoptimist809]

I work in a produce Dept. If one apple in the bag goes bad we get rid of it, open the other bags and put extra good apples in each one. They are usually too small to put in loose apples. A customer getting more for their money is actually our goal. So she’s correct. Weigh it. Could be 5 pounds in a 3 bag.

[@Jessjustleft]

I used to feel embarrassed about weighing my veggies and fruit and spending an extra 20 minutes trying to get the biggest one, but then I realized not being able to retire is more embarrassing

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

In today's world you're thinking out of the box. Everyone is brainwashed these days by the marketing men. You're smart - you have seen past the bullshit. I actually think it's fun living like this. It's like a board game - it's a challenge and when you save all that money it's like passing GO and collecting £200.

[@Mercury688]

You could also keep a sourdough starter and make your own bread with just flour water and salt. It’s such a special treat when it comes out of the oven! Also wIth a sourdough starter you could make pancakes and cinnamon rolls or biscuits and cakes. So many options and the pantry staples are extremely cheap especially if you buy in bulk once a month

[@tigaboo9617]

How do you get a starter together

[@Mercury688]

@@tigaboo9617 it takes a few days to make and you follow a recipie for the first week, then you can either use it every day and refresh it daily or use less often by keeping in the fridge. Joshua Weisman, Mary’s Nest, Baker Bettie and Brian Lagerstrom all have really amazing tutorials on KZbin about how to get it started. You can also buy a starter online!! It will require the same amount of time to activate as making your own though but helps with beginners.

[@tigaboo9617]

@@Mercury688 thank you of course KZbin

[@sarahlyver4654]

Yes. Love sourdough and pretty cheap. And you don't even need to buy a starter you can look up how to start your own. ❤️

[@sarahlyver4654]

@@pm2886 oh. Interesting.

[@karenpayne4713]

Thanks Prepper Princess so glad I came across your channel. I live in Australia am 53 and am finding your videos fantastic. I have ADHD and can struggle with impulsivity which extends to spending and also organisation including finances. I am finding your videos invaluable. Today I was feeling lazy at lunchtime and I was like ok I can go to the Cafe and spend $25 on lunch or I can open the fridge and eat well for under $3 (avocado’s are expensive here atm). 😊

[@donnamcevoyelleray6144]

Hi i live in uk, i love your videos. I wish we had same living standards as you. I try my best living on £376 a month. Council tax £116 amonth. Gas/eletric £65 a month. Water £33 month. Rest i grow veg, freeze stuff etc and manage to save £25 to £50 some months. Rather pleased with my self.thank you pepper princess for helping me. Xx

[@CourtneyRobinson]

Love this so much. I’m vegan and work with the elderly in cardiac care (we promote plant based eating) and do something similar with them. For breakfast oatmeal, fruit, plant milk and a few walnuts. Lunch may be a grain like rice with chickpeas and veggies baked in the oven as a sheet pan meal with broth. Dinner a tortilla baked crisp in the oven with fat free refried beans, all the taco toppings like lettuce, tomato, onion, radishes, & salsa. Snack veggies or a piece of fruit and dessert can be smoothie. These meals are generally less than $2 a meal. Love your channel!

[@trafficispeople5750]

Yum!

[@muzerhythm2242]

Sounds good! I know I thought I would NEVER make a vegetarian meal (I still love my cheese😁). When ground beef summer 2020 was insane $18 lb 😯, I made cauliflower and black bean tacos with street taco seasoning.😁

[@Kirstie72]

@@Nana-zi9xq so negative. She’s just giving ideas.

[@heatherk8931]

@@Nana-zi9xq your attitude SUCKS

[@jen9774]

@@Nana-zi9xq what hole did you crawl out of.

[@caligirlinreno5255]

When I see you've posted a video, I get excited to learn something new. I appreciate your content so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're such a blessing. 🙌 💓 💛

[@carennorthcutt7724]

At my last job, I would always comment when somebody was looking for change for a dollar to put in the vending machine. Yes, I'm fun at parties. I would tell them they were spending their children's college education. Then I would go to my locker and get out my maple sugar oatmeal, my choco cherry granola bars, and my lemon poppy seed breakfast bars and offer them their choice for free. I made certain to say how many of these I got in a box for whatever it was I spent at the grocery store. Basically, $0.30 for a good snack versus a dollar for a miniscule bag of hot tamale chips. And don't get me started on vending machine soda. The only person making money is the guy who owns the vending machine.

[@donnalogue1963]

So nice of you to share. It’s hard to make food stretch especially now. You are very kind to do all of that and show everyone how they can make it through a month with little money. God bless you❤️

[@stevienicks1269]

As someone who shops on a small buget, things like spices and condiments I buy at the dollar tree and as a rotating part of my weekly budget. Week 1 I might get salt (doller tree has Himalayan salt) and ketchup, week 2 maybe a salad dressing and a differnt spice I am running low on. Having a item or two in the rotation every week means I can also prep a bit. I may not have needed ketchup that time but I store it away and when the budget gets extra lean I can rely on those back ups

[@AbbyInTexas]

Oh, I really like this idea 💡!

[@lynhanna917]

We have a store called the Bulk Barn and they sell everything in bulk from nuts to spices to gluten free flours. I go there for my spices and buy from a teaspoon to a 1/4 cup and just reuse my empty spice jars at home. Yes, it is a pain to refill my containers using a small teaspoon for some of them but the savings are great. Best part is if I only use a tablespoon of a spice in a year I only buy that amount.

[@alwayslearning9272]

Brilliant and very sensible. Have to love zero waste! )

[@realtalkwithAngelaNeidlinger]

Me too! I love shopping at the dollar tree bc of it being budget friendly

[@lizcollins9366]

@@realtalkwithAngelaNeidlinger Now everything's $1.25 ☹️☹️

[@debbielovett3087]

My fridge went out a few months after the pandemic started. It was 3 weeks before I got a new one. I survived just fine. People definitely need to live on much less and learn to be self reliant. I'm sure a lot of people have no clue how to make stock. It's great that you do these videos for people to rethink our habits and learn necessary skills. Great job!

[@lynhanna917]

I did without a fridge and stove for three years. I had a small freezer, ice blocks and a cooler and I had a two burner hotplate. It took me that long to save up for those two items. When I bought my stove you bought inserts so I wanted a griddle and only two burners. The salesman was insistent that I need four burners - oh how wrong he was. I thought I was in heaven with a griddle and two working burners.

[@amynchris1990]

This is the first video of yours that I have seen! It’s pretty awesome and helpful. I grew up extremely poor and lived this life. I often went with my mom or Aunt to the store and watched her budget and make the most out of her money. I still use many of her recipes that cost very little. Thanks for sharing

[@karlaolson6238]

Just a side note you can enhance the flavor in your foods by zesting your citrus and keeping the zest in a small jar or dry it out, try to grow from scraps , fir example a glass of water you can regrow green onions or lettice by using the roots

[@velocityakaslothmom8083]

I love this series please keep doing it. My husband passed away last year(of Covid) and now I get $400 A month for me and my two kids. And it breaks down to $33.25 a week per person

[@reneehenderson4818]

Sorry for your loss. Hope you are way eating well.

[@maryhodges9778]

Do the children qualify for Social Security benefits?

[@linebrunelle1004]

when my kids were little, I struggled also. So I gathered my neighbours who had children, seniors, singles, etc and we started a sharing kitchen. one person would buy a 20 lb. bag of potatoes, the other buys 20 lbs or whatever of carrots, etc then we divided all of it. it's a bit of math but worth it. we also had a toy and movies library. Twice a year clothes exchange. free babysitting exchange.

[@joanmilano5302]

I really enjoyed this video - I love the rotisserie chickens! I got one this week, had 2 meals with the legs and thighs, I made chicken salad with the breasts which gave me a few meals, and today I made a big soup with the carcass, which had a bit of meat on it. One of those chickens definitely lasts for quite a few meals!

[@rashikagovindasamy8258]

I make pizza or pie with the rotisserie chicken breast. On Sundays my local Woolworths sell 2 rotisserie chickens for R150 which would work out to USD 10. Today is Sunday. I hope the queue is not too long for it 😒

[@billedwards6985]

Where was your husband?

[@mireyasalas6324]

@@comfeefort what Lol how 😃

[@johannadones7181]

Hi i'm Spanish and I don't know how to make soup out of the carcass and I would love and appreciate if you can send recipe. So I can make and share with my daughter. Thank you and God Bless 🤗 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8🙏

[@missjudah2737]

@@johannadones7181 water, your favorite veggies though I do recommend celery and carrots with anything else you like, and the carcasse for flavor to turn your water into chicken broth and make your veggies sing Season with a little bit of salt, black pepper, spicy peppers if you like, garlic, rosemary, basil, and a bit lemon juice

[@vintagebrew1057]

I live in the UK. I bought a big bag of porridge oats for 0.60p from Lidl as part of my weekly shop (with things like eggs, apples, yogurt etc) there are many recipes on YT to make cakes and desserts using oats. I made a delicious apple, cinnamon cake that kept well for a week and also breakfast using the oats and drizzled with microwaved apple sauce using some of the apples. The price of fruit here has rocketed yet our government advises us to eat more fruit! I roast a large chicken and use for several meals like stir fry's with cheap instant noodles or rice. Eggs are cheap so I eat a lot of those prepared in different ways. I have'nt got to the level where I would need to be refered to a food bank but I would if I needed to. Your pride does get dented when after working for 30 years, you become disabled and end up on state benefits. I try to stay positive and find recipes to make the most of the food that I buy.

[@sherrymoore6853]

It's almost impossible to prepare a fresh roasted chicken as inexpensively as you can purchase one. This is my go-to protein. I can make chicken and dumplings, chicken salad and chicken enchiladas from one bird.

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Get your protein from vegetables. It's a myth concocted by the meat marketing boards that you can only get protein from meat. Where do you think the cows, chickens and turkeys that you eat get their protein from? Protein is strings of amino acids found in plants. And when was the last time you heard of someone with protein deficiency?

[@serenakoleno9338]

Lentils and other legumes are excellent sources of protein. And fiber packed.

[@rhythmtapper]

I read the title and thought a.) I've got to watch this and b.) there can't be any nutritional value in this. I'm so glad I watched and learned that balance and affordability are possible. I'm also glad to see we have the same priorities...coffee. ☕😋 Looking forward to your other videos.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

If you can find coffee beans (on sale, of course), if you grind them to Turkish grounds (Turkish is almost a powder), you can use 1/2 the normal amount of grounds to make your regular amount of coffee. Another way to save money is to save the used grinds from your brewer in a container in the fridge over night. Next day, use the saved grounds + 50% (1/2) your normal amount of grounds and make as usual. I did this for a year before my coffee picky husband caught me. He hadn’t noticed a difference. I wasn’t trying to be mean, we were in a desperate situation moneywise. So very close to having to live in our car with a 5 month old baby. Between these 2 approaches, plus sales, I was able to keep buying his favorite coffee while saving a lot of money.

[@Joy-TheLazyCatLady2]

I know how to eat cheap. I've been doing it most of my life. What I need to know is how to do it while avoiding carbs and sugar, etc. I'm diabetic and it's a lot harder to live cheaply. I would love to have some very cheap healthier food ideas. Thank you for sharing this video. Great ideas! ✌🏻💙🐾

[@suzannedavidson6292]

TheLazyCatLady I came across a YT site recently called TheWolfePit which is showing recipes for cheap nutritious meals on a budget. He is no-nonsense, no frills and I thought quite good value. Might be worth a look for you.

[@pinacolada1393]

Beans, Lentils, Tuna,

[@LapisLazuli155]

Eggs for protein 5 dozen for $6, shredded coleslaw/ cabbage as base for salad $0.98 per bag, beef heart $2.48 per pound, Cottage cheese $2.48 for 32 ounces, carrots $0.98 per bag, cheese (varies), green beans $0.48 per can, black tea bags $2.99 per box (unsweetened iced tea or hot tea), spinach $2.00 per bag, (salad stuff depends on taste $4.00) tinned tuna $0.78 per tin, chicken thighs $1.28 per pound, apples 3 pounds for $1.48, peanut butter $2.00. From this, you can have egg dishes, egg drop soup, boiled eggs, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad,, beef salad bowl, apples and pb as a snack, chicken and green beans or carrots, chicken stir-fry (chicken, green beans, carrots, spinach, cabbage), and kitchen sink soups. These are all pretty low glycemic high protein options, and by using dry seasonings you can add flavor without adding carbs or sugar. Lemon pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, curry powder, etc. Buy from the bulk foods area or the cellophane packets in the "Hispanic Foods" area of your market. Much cheaper than jars in the spice aisle.

[@Summer77700]

@@LapisLazuli155 Hi, I saw that you suggested beef heart. I've always heard that organ meats such as heart and liver are so good for you. I have to admit, I've tried eating beef liver, but not a fan. How do you prepare beef heart so that it's palatable?

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Using the Prepper Princess foods but with substitutes. Lunch, no changes except make your own mayonnaise, healthier and no sugar, cheaper Dinner: change rice a roni for brown rice 1 lb @ .78 a bag, cook your own chicken @.99lb, can still use bones for soup. Breakfast- use milk to make yogurt - eat plain; cook 1 egg in oil/butter, 1/2 can tuna or 2-2.5 Oz salmon Skip brownies - peanut butter , yogurt w/fruit, cut a sweet potato in 4 w/butter and cinnamon

[@joharris3188]

Thank you. I did this when I was a new wife and later mother. Times were hard. I am glad I learned these lessons early on it worked then and it works now. Life is.

[@Tallguy203]

I really do appreciate and applaud your efforts in teaching others about living on less. It is something that we should all be aware of. Thanks for taking the time to help others. You are a kind soul.

[@joeblow5830]

Agreed, but this isn't meant for low income audiences. Nutrition Benefit programs don't pay for prepared foods Rotisserie Chicken. She's done her research/homework and can poke fun at anyone she chooses, including public assistance recipients. Very amusing...and people should be discouraged from relying upon public assistance. I buy Rotisserie Chicken...there's no need for food stamps.

[@Tallguy203]

@@joeblow5830 it’s just good information for those that want it. I don’t think she was poking fun.

[@Paula-wz3rw]

Very few people keep things positive on KZbin. Most of them acts like the world is burning. Thanks for you helpful information. Its great seeing simple ways to cut back and be conservative. I am glad I cut back many years ago and ended the debt cycle. Your information is for all ages to learn from.

[@ItsMaarrr]

These are some of my favorite videos to watch. I am always looking for more ways to save money on food

[@HiLoveLeighs]

I so appreciate this video. I get really tired of seeing people flaunt their money, belongings, and lifestyle. In reality, most people are struggling, but social media makes it look otherwise. And , I so admire your frugalness. Even though I’ve struggled on and off my whole life, often out of laziness or lack of planning, I tend to go for the most expensive I can “afford” because it seemingly brings much-needed comfort. No matter what my future income, I love the idea of being more frugal and conscientious with what I have.

[@stephenrexy8652]

*Thanks for watching send a direct message right away I will love to hear your thoughts on it and for more enlightenment☝️❤️*

[@mjb2709]

I would like to say thank you for sharing all your helpful advice in your videos! Growing up in the early 70’s I never realized how poor we really were ( better than some worse than others). Watching your videos brings me back to a time when my mom would work with food to feed our family the best she could on very limited budgets. One chicken would be chicken and rice, next-..chicken salad with the leftover pieces, next day chicken soup ( broth and rice & celery) with the leftovers from the two previous meals and boiling the carcass! PS.. the best was government cheese when we could get it!

[@maryd7896]

You can make delicious snickerdoodles from yellow cake mix! You just need to combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil into a dough. Roll 1 inch balls of the dough in a 3 tbsp sugar / 1 tsp cinnamon mixture. Put them 2" apart on a pan and flatten them and bake @ 375 for 8 - 9 minutes! 😊 if you can find yellow cake mix you can make easy snickerdoodle cookies!!

[@maryd7896]

@@jimmiepatrum You're welcome! It's my favorite and since it's made with cake mix I find they stay nice and soft for a long time! Even longer if you keep them in the fridge! 😊

[@kaybee6050]

Thanks!

[@hutchiea1]

My kiddos are still really young but I will be showing them this video when they are transitioning to their own homes. This is such a fantastic life skill to have. Thanks for all of the hard work Princess!

[@GabrielA-uw2bs]

what amazes me is your positive attitude I almost cried when I stopped eating at restaurants much love

[@kathyvettraino2267]

Prepper Princess out here saving people's lives and their self esteem. So inspiring! I do the same with "Rotchi" rotisserie chicken. One night it's meat, next it's chicken and rice or pasta. This feeds me and my husband. I boil the carcass for hours and get a lovely bone broth. I pick the rest of the meat off, add peas or carrots, onion or celery, whatever I have and I make a big pot of chicken and dumplings with baking mix and have that for days! Rotchi, can't beat it! Yes, chicken skin is delish!

[@kenyonbissett3512]

100% agree.

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

Sounds delicious!

[@SallyLovejoy]

Love your videos! I'm in UK. I think our food is a bit cheaper. I have a very low income. I spend £60-£70 per month. This includes household essentials as well as food. I eat really well and healthy. I eat 3 meals a day. Planning is a good idea. I tend to do a rough plan, cook double helpings, freezing one. (I don't eat the same meal twice in the same week - I prefer variety.) I usually buy frozen veg, they're usually cheaper. They're more nutritious as they're are frozen very quickly after harvesting in the UK. (I used to work for a frozen food factory.)

[@sharonparsons9804]

I'm in Australia, and our food is more expensive too....but our pension is better than US. It all works out in the end doesn't it. It's the great mind set Prepper Princess has that's the key....

[@joeblow5830]

The video is entertainment only, not a real-life example. Low-income nutrition benefit programs in the USA do not allow participants to purchase prepared foods or household goods, only raw ingredients. We also have a very costly medical care system that often creates financial distress for ill families (sometimes called low-income/poor people). However, if you are aware of the restrictions, there are supplemental charities that can sometimes provide relief. And Prepper Princess makes it clear that she is not reliant upon public assistance programs. You must have plenty of cash payment available to live frugally in my personal observation...her audience is mostly affluent viewers in the USA.

[@paulawinstead5660]

Joe Blow, What EXACTLY is the point you're trying to get across to others? Apparently, it's not working. Your responses/remarks are becoming redundant

[@V.E.R.O.]

@@joeblow5830 maybe in your state, you can buy prepared food and fast food with food stamps in CA.

[@PacMan-ph4uy]

@@V.E.R.O. Normally people in CA shoplifts for their food 👍

[@donnamcclenton7340]

Love it…keep the series a lot of disabled and seniors are struggling and many don’t understand that some like myself on survivor benefits get too much monthly to get food and medical assistance.. and I’m living right now on a cash budget of $40 a week on a fixed income .. And I could eat the rest of the month very easily and not even spend another $40.. also friend do exactly what she done anything that you don’t spend save …I have been doing this as well

[@evelynespoons3185]

GREAT TIPS FOR FRUGAL LIVING . MY HUBBY & I ARE BOTH HAPPILY RETIRED NOW & LIVING THE GOOD LIFE FREE OF STRESS & DEBT. We both invested 20% of our income while working for 40 years & always managed to live within our budget. We were able to take a vacation every year & were able to visit many states. Even traveled to Europe frequently to visit family. We raised a daughter & now have 2 granddaughters . And it’s a joy is to see their success at managing their $$. We were very fortunate to pay off our home mortgage 10yrs early. We usually drove older cars & didn’t try to keep up with THE JONSES. Even tho we also had many ups & downs over the years we were truly focused on the “BIGGER PICTURE” & feel blessed to have reached our goal. I don’t think u really have to be as extreme as following a “NO BUY YEAR” to save $$. I know that wouldn’t have worked for me personally.

[@joanwistinghausen696]

There is a possibility that by putting water from your faucet directly into your milk that you are lessening the life of your milk. Boiling the water and letting it cool before adding to your milk would be better. Also, it is amazing how much yogurt you can make with a gallon of milk, one 8 oz serving of Greek yogurt, a crock pot and food thermometer. Another thought for milk, especially if you don’t use that much, is to buy powdered milk and mix each packet with a little less water. Once cold, it is hard to tell from regular milk, especially on cereal.

[@carrotstick1970]

Thank you for sharing this information!🦋

[@michaelpocock3161]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! I'm 62, live on disability, and have always lived under the poverty level. I have hustled extra cash my entire life, flea market vendor and scraped when possible. I am now limited to what I can do because of my physical abilities. But I get by rather well! I'm not living a great life but am working on improving my conditions. Covid has everything slowed now though. I do so enjoy, and learn, from your videos. I truly hope you keep sharing your knowledge! Be safe and well Miss Princess!

[@sandykamenicky7366]

LOVE this kind of video from you! Great ideas and no waste nutritious cheap tips for college students living on a tight budget too! I can’t wait to see what you come up with in the coming weeks.

[@ladove4710]

Hello from Canada. I love how you do not hide the fact that you and millions of others live under the poverty line and do amazing budgeting to make your food budget work. In Canada, at least where I live in Nova Scotia our prices are at least double what you purchased, even at Walmart. So a person would have to Improvise much more to make ends meet. Food banks, food panties, Loves and fishes for a hot lunch are being used often. Thank you for the food purchasing tips.

[@PinkTaurus93]

You guys pay more for groceries but don’t have to pay for health insurance like we do haha. Nothing is free.

[@MsFlame2000]

We went shopping last week and the prices are through the roof! We usually stock up once a month. We buy meat at our local store on sale. Our Walmart stock up trip, cost us double what it usually does. Prices are getting insane here in Wisconsin. Homestead Tessie just did some really good videos on cooking with things you get at the food bank. I think that would also be helpful for anybody who's having a tough time right now. Stay safe everybody!

[@annwilson3941]

Love chicken skin!

[@amywalker7515]

The increase in prices is crazy. How can it cost twice as much for meat? What changed? We have our own supply right here in the states and you can't blame all that increase on the cost of gasoline.

[@joeblow5830]

You know this is a humor series...correct? Nutrition Benefit programs won't pay for Rotisserie chicken. The chicken skin scene was "joking" with vegan viewers...the real punchline is low-income households who rely upon their $30 weekly food allowance under Nutrition Benefit programs aka Food stamps/EBT. They can't buy what she's eating. Her audience is an affluent group and we understand tounge-in-cheek humor.

[@joeblow5830]

Just to clarify....You know this is a humor series...correct? Also Joshua Weissman shows how to prepare low cost meals. But PP is more sharp tongued and I prefer her sarcastic humor to his flashy style. HOWEVER she did include a "dig" at Joshua when she talked about salt/pepper costs. AND I think she'll sell more of her comedy books than his cookbooks in my opinion. People need to laugh more and quit thinking about other people's problems. Low income families eventually will get better.

[@joeblow5830]

@@annwilson3941 Exactly!! Because I can afford to buy Rotisserie Chicken whenever I want with my own money. Nutrition Benefit programs don't pay for prepared foods, which is another incentive to stop relying upon a $30 weekly food allowance. I can pay $30 for a lunch/and throw away leftovers. Keep preppin!!!

[@joycepedercini3841]

Another alternative for your brownies is to blend up a can of black beans with the liquid And just mix it in your brownie mix with no other items no eggs no oil no water and then bake them according to the package directions

[@tiffanyschneller8055]

It's really good!

[@glendagonzalez2469]

That's amazing. Great tip.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

excellent tip! thnx!

[@62WILDCAT]

Adds fiber & protein ! Super.

[@HelenaMikas]

@Joyce Pedercini that sounds so great Have made a note ...Nice one thanks :)

[@geenabeanscrochetandmore3533]

I feed my family of 6 on $160/week or less. Last year it was $140/week. This inflation is making shopping really hard but I’ve been getting creative.

[@AishaMBudgets]

That's amazing! Do you have a channel?

[@joeblow5830]

@@AishaMBudgets You know this is a humor series...correct? Nutrition Benefit programs won't pay for Rotisserie chicken because it's a prepared food. She could do a "$live on 15 per week series" but it's meant only for entertainment, not intended to educate low income households. She's an actress/comedian/author. She never claimed to rely on Public assistance or that she is a social worker. It's supposed to be funny!!

[@rexcarebear4701]

@@joeblow5830 no we don't know it's a comedy series because it's not but you are flipping hilarious with your obsession with rotisserie chicken

[@paulawinstead5660]

@@rexcarebear4701 🤣

[@rexcarebear4701]

@@paulawinstead5660 this boyo is such a bad troll3😂😂😂

[@ariellemagnusson6534]

I loved these ideas and have already incorporated this in my meal planning. I love how you included treats too! I would love to see more of this from you. You're doing an excellent job of helping people plan effectively in tough times.

[@Amy.PCB.home.]

Thank you for your honesty. I am very low on $ at end of month after paying rent. I appreciate the practical ideas without shaming those of us on a low budget. Thanks.

[@eckankar7756]

When I was a little girl my grandmother, born in 1889, told me "as long as you got some milk, flour and grease you'll never go hungry. She was meaning make biscuits and gravy. I was 13 years old before living in a house with indoor plumbing. We raised and grew most of our food and canned it for winter. When we'd peel potatoes we'd save the peels, fry them in butter or grease and make potato skin sandwiches. They were cheap and tasty. In the summer we could add sliced tomatoes to them. I still eat them.

[@mannymarrero868]

Jehovah Jireh is the answer!!!

[@barbellboy63]

Thank you for doing this kind of video. It’s always good to see how other people budget groceries and the meals they make from the ingredients. This is especially helpful now, since there are still shortages and inflation keeps getting worse.

[@YT4Me57]

For those who can tolerate skim milk (often recommended by doctors anyway), I suggest purchasing powered milk. It's way more economical and pantry stable. It comes in individual pouches so the amount needed can be prepared l; something that can be a problem for single people buying milk in containers. If you need full fat milk you can supplement with canned evaporated milk which is less expensive and shelf stable as well.

[@sherrellbennett1333]

I am not a milk fan so if I have to use milk it will be skim milk. I bought some powdered milk a few months ago and now I'll never be without it. If I make something that calls for a little milk the powdered works perfectly. I use it for omelets, mac & cheese and gravy for biscuits and gravy. Can't tell the difference.

[@susanpritchard7521]

Good shopping/menu planning! To keep bananas from ripening too fast, separate the bunch into singles.

[@terrywrae7235]

Cut them up and freeze bananas until you are ready to use them.

[@nicholasoutland2396]

Love this! I'm disabled, legally blind, and just shy of my 50th birthday. This is such a wonderful reminder to be conscious of your spending habits and food choices. I will definitely be using many of these lessons, AND eating healthier as well! I have to ask though-- you have the one tub as tupperware.... where / how do you store the other portions you've separated out? Given further medical issues also, I've found lentil soup to be a wonderful, inexpensive, very filling meal.

[@happycook6737]

Lentil soup is so delicious!

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Love lentil soup!

[@kellykelly9521]

Plus for healthy,middle eastern food is very good for people. I cook it daily

[@rashikagovindasamy8258]

Dhal and rice makes a complete protein. Forms basis of vegetarian diet in India. Also it's how poor people survive

[@yellowbird5411]

That is how I eat, also. Sometimes I come back from the store with whole foods like that and maybe a bag of chips or something, but milk, and maybe juice. But I always feel like it's the Loaves and the Fishes when I'm unpacking everything, because it's a tremendous amount of food. Living on less than $30 a week should be no issue for anyone who shops smartly. A whole grain loaf of bread also goes a LONG way for sandwiches and breakfast. I hear people say they spend $100 a week on food, and I have to wonder if that includes steaks, wine and specialty items, because I don't know what I would buy to drive up a bill like that for one week. Lots of meat, I guess.

[@MyHumbleNest]

I think you have done great. For me, being Celiac, I cannot have Rice a roni, so I would buy 1lb. of white rice for $1 and flavor it with a bit of the bone broth. I also like rice with milk (and cinnamon and sugar) so I could mix it up for breakfast. Can't wait for the next installments.

[@ireland6551]

Gluten free here too!

[@joeblow5830]

@@ireland6551 You know this is a humor series...correct? Nutrition Benefit programs won't pay for Rotisserie chicken. The chicken skin scene was "joking" with vegan viewers...the real punchline is low-income households who rely upon their $30 weekly food allowance under Nutrition Benefit programs aka Food stamps/EBT. They can't buy what she's eating. Her audience is an affluent group and we understand tounge-in-cheek humor.

[@joeblow5830]

You know this is a humor series...correct? Nutrition Benefit programs won't pay for Rotisserie chicken because it's a prepared food. She could do a "$live on 15 per week series" but it's meant only for entertainment, not intended to educate low income households. She's an actress/comedian/author. She never claimed to rely on Public assistance or that she is a social worker. It's funny!!

[@ireland6551]

@@joeblow5830 you do realize I wasn’t asking for your explanation. Just merely replying to someone who is also Gluten -Free. 😜

[@carlabirdsall3469]

@@joeblow5830food stamps will pay for the rotisserie chicken if it is cold. It also buys deli pizza and sandwiches.

[@jeannemarie3704]

I have a family of 8. Raising my 3 grand kids and 3 other almost young adults. It is hard. But you encourage me. Love your channel ❤️

[@robinsouth8555]

I can honestly say, this video series is your best idea yet...helping those on a fixed income. I used to live off of $200 per week with 2 kids, and I didn't receive any free money.

[@rcc7542]

Food stamps.

[@dil9165]

As a young generation, I love to watch your videos as a good guidance and good example to follow. We are wasting too much. Thank you so much for sharing