Life skills for teenagers - $5 challenge meal preparation

In our life skills for teenagers they were challenged to purchase dinner with a $5 budget and then follow the package directions and prepare their dinner.
This challenge was one of the kids favourites and put into practice so many of the skills that we have been working on.
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[@shannonhollingworth5693]

You do a great job teaching the children how to budget and save money. I also like how they all work in the garden and stuff. What great videos about you and your family!! I love the way you and your husband show a lot of love and teach the children. Would really love to meet you all.

[@juliemorse4082]

I am glad that the kids got to make the decision on the food they got and learned how to cook the food the way they want too

[@gayleheels8698]

I really like your follow up to the budget lesson and the children's Learning process

[@marilynamy2007]

Well done a great lesson

[@Aspinator8675]

I love that your teach your children all the things all people deal with growing up. Your patience is truly admired and all your kids are amazing! I love watching your family grow, disability or no disability, we are all human and should have kindness and love ! You all rock! I am also autistic and hard of hearing so I deal with struggles daily and your positive vibes help me push myself to the the fullest ! From Burlington Ontario Canada ! Hello!

[@lisaalbrecht3182]

I love the way you teach your children life skills..you are setting them up for success, they wont have to rely on caregivers they will become self reliant and it will help with there self esteem and overall well being Love your channel love your content and love your heart..thankyou you are a Great parent... your friend Lisa in Washington❤

[@debrahardman6088]

I’m so happy to see another video.

[@renanims6630]

What a wonderful experience for the kids! Since most of them had the frozen pasta meals, why not show them an alternative to a frozen pasta meal, by using noodles & pasta sauce & the compare cost savings. They can also compare the taste differences between frozen meals & homemade meals. Because taste is also an important factor, along with cost. Great ideas for budgeting! ☺️

[@lerato1894]

Yay I was hoping we would get a meal prep video of their chosen dinner's. It's interesting to see how each kid navigated their choices

[@kellybateman1070]

So many smiles, looks Iike everyone enjoyed there meal. Great job.

[@hannahlee1093]

Dean, you’re totally right about leftovers for breakfast! I eat my leftover pizza for breakfast from time to time

[@amandaarnet5309]

Hey I was up at operation track shoes and I ran into your daughter Cheyenne and I watch your channel all the time I love watching you guys

[@Java-D]

Everyone did great cooking their meals!

[@melodytallmage532]

So proud of y'all I wish I had these life skills routine but I'm having to learn all this adult thank you

[@charlottes95]

I agree Dean, perogies are perfectly good as a breakfast food! I always run them under hot water to thaw them first, then fry with a little onion and seasoning salt! Yum Yum😋

[@JustADifferentLife]

Sounds delicious!

[@aryelahsings4325]

Great job everyone! Your meals looked so yummy! Fantastic teaching mom and dad!

[@polelock4116]

U have the patience of Job

[@alanlongman2952]

Good job guys on the cooking proud of u all stay safe amen i pray for now

[@Sam-yb1kz]

Glad to see you back

[@janetthomas2849]

Love this video. The kids did an awesome job

[@carriebowlen3785]

I really enjoy all of your vlogs! GOD bless you all! I love you all so much! How is everyone? I love you all! I care about everything about you! Yeah it is fall finally! Sorry I am so late on your vlogs!

[@jamesramsey7159]

Very well done by all. What a great group of young people. It is a pleasure to see them at work and chores. God bless them all. :o)

[@rebeccaturner4988]

It’s great to see what they brought and cooked. Maybe they could work together to budget and prepare a meal.

[@JustADifferentLife]

This is our goal eventually.

[@jessefcox]

I'd totally eat leftovers for breakfast if I had some, especially if there pierogi's!

[@rebeccapruitt9263]

I enjoyed watching this video i even learned some things I have a learning disability

[@susancailceta7046]

My name is Susan cailceta i got learning disabilities epelesy grand mal seazurers I'm two to three years behind i had gromits in my ears all my life i don't let get in the way i love to learn to cook but my kitchen is very tiny i think it's a good idea to to the children to cook part of their education also i love them all i think 6ou you and your husband are amazing i use to do sports swimming cross country aswell i Go medals for it and certificates i live in the United Kingdom the time here is ten past eleven in the morning Thursday December l sadly i don't do the sports anymore i get so frustrated and disappointed all in one enjoy your day Hun I'm very proud of you Susan cailceta xxxxx 😊

[@susancailceta7046]

I get my good days and bad days i struggle some times were i live i have a nice one bedroom flat share the lounge kitchen and laundry i have a lovely nice flat one bedroom

[@Sam-yb1kz]

Those Perugia are not burnt there perfect!!! OK maybe a little ;)

[@carolinehardy8007]

I love your stitch shirt savanna

[@pickledkumera5065]

You guys are awesome. I'm surprised by what $5 will allow you to get in Canada

[@sammysheartsgoodwin8835]

Maybe try supper, pudding, drink

[@Sakura-zu4rz]

❤❤❤

[@staceypearson5525]

I have Learning Disabled

[@tameraranger]

I love cheyenne she is very beautiful