Stop Asking What's For Dinner: Cheap Easy Meals On A Budget!

[@colleensessentallife2439]

When I moved into an apartment with my 4 kids after we left homeless shelter in 2017 the place needed help. I used money from a car accident payment to shop thrift and Walmart to make the place a home.

[@pamettmayer2391]

Jill you are a delight your positive influence for the channel, thank you.

[@psychelatte]

Yes , thank God for sweet Jill !

[@roxannearcher8210]

I love your mom, you two make a good team

[@Chelle-kd1po]

Yes, having the meat cooked ahead of time is key! I agree that weddings have gotten totally out of hand.

[@countryfrau8328]

Ha, Jill! I used to cook breakfast when I was a little kid for my parents all the time. My mom recently told me that that was why the dog got fat. Ha!

[@emilybordelon7483]

We love "every man for themselves "!!!

[@donnakerstiens9899]

Excellent, practical tips as always! Just ordered Volume 2! ❤️

[@lisarossnagel7815]

My brothers forgot to light the candles for our wedding 31 years ago. They have been teased about that for many years. 😊

[@kerrynwright]

Thank you so much for showing the can of green chillies. Much appreciated! Nope.... we can't buy them here but wish we could! We also can't buy canned chicken, except for the teeny tiny cans of chicken but they're super expensive! Funny how different foods can be in different countries! I do a very basic menu but it's after shopping & to make sure we use up foods in the fridge & don't have to think each night!! Leftovers is once per week at least & it's our fave night, which we had tonight. Our wedding was an afternoon tea that our church women's group catered for & was super delicious! No tables so people could mingle & done very cheaply but was lovely. 🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@ShellL]

Costco sell Chillies & Canned Chicken in 300-400g tins. Coles also often have the Chillies & Amazon always do.

[@PRTTYBTTRFLY1]

Hi Tawra and Jill I always cook for the week it’s easier to do

[@teresauntalan6828]

When my family would ask "what's for dinner" my response was "whatever comes out". I used a lot of left overs.

[@elaine-65]

Just discovered how to make rice in a instant pot(which I got for free ) . 12 minutes perfect rice. Also Greek yogurt easy peasy. Going to stop being a scaredy cat and try more recipes in an instant pot. 6 sister stuff have simple recipes. The book that came with instapot is to overwhelming for me. Drives up my anxiety and ocd. Appreciate your simple cooking. I was always abut that back in the day. Cook what I have on hand. Ty ladies and God bless. Tawra hope you are resting up . My def of resting is always being on the go. Don’t know how to relax .

[@lisakranick4199]

I just love you girls, and I watch you every day. My family is sick of me always talking about what Jill and Tawra had to say that day, lol. TY so much for the great ideas. I got the first two cookbooks for Mother's Day, and I can't wait to read them like novels. Tawra, do you deliberately use a different mug in every video? I always watch to see the mug of the day!

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Dinner tonight is cheeseburgers and homemade French Fries. The cheese was in the freezer from a sale in Dec. last year, the hamburger we got when we bought our 1/4 cow in Sept. and the 2 potatoes were in a 10 lb bag for $5. I had a home canned green beans from 2019 that I opened too. Pretty cheap and so good. Burgers and fries are one of my husband's favorite meals. It cost me about $6.00. And the 1lb of beef made 4 burgers. I will eat one, he may eat 2. So 2 meals for $6.00. Thank you for all your help!

[@sandrahansen83]

Yes we do have Mexican in Australia. We have such a mix of people here. Melbourne Australia

[@jonihaworth7623]

Yes, roast is expensive when NOT on sale. I went to the store before the grocery ad change and got a huge roast for $10 off! I cant wait to make it! Yum yum!

[@debrajones5305]

Our homeless shelter has bright homemade quilts on each bunk bed.

[@bffbecky]

Meal planning is less stressful for me. When I get up in the morning I know what to take out of the freezer for that day. I also package up some crock pot meals so I can just dump it in and start it. I do cook ahead hamburger.

[@brendagoode8922]

I put a container (Lock-n-Lock) in the freezer . When i have leftover vegetables or tiny amount of meat, I'll add them to my container. Then I'll make a vegetable soup.

[@mimidouglas301]

Idea for last show - different Mothers' Day stories. Or, things you never thought you would say before you had children. :) For example, when my boys were younger, I said "Don't comb your brother's hair with a fork!" Oh my!

[@hairtiecoocoo]

I love all the cooking tips I have learned from you gals and your cookbooks!

[@kathymellon3906]

I hope you take that in the right way cause I feel drawn to your channel for the tips and things y'all say and do for the most part are close to my heart and memories of women I have been blessed to know now in heaven And maybe I just lonely in my older age at 66

[@bridgetbowman2229]

Who is the Joshua that makes your recipes on youtube? My 10 yr old would like to watch him as he loves to cook too

[@dianneshelton4515]

All great ideas. Love your channel. Thanks

[@kerrynwright]

Yes, we have lots of Mexican food in Australia. We have a very multicultural variety of foods here. That's why it's so weird that we can't buy cans of green chillies! 🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@debrajones5305]

But you do have Vegemite!!! 😂😂

[@kelliehays3482]

Green Chiles are grown here in New Mexico, they are primarily only grown here. During the fall, the stores roast them outside and it is such a delightful smell!

[@kerrynwright]

@@kelliehays3482 Good to know! Thanks Kellie! 🥰 Blessings from South Australia💕🐨

[@countryfrau8328]

We just did a service with my husband and me and then only family--my parents and sister and his parents and his brother and sister. And one great family friend who served as the photographer. Then we (the aforementioned group) went out to a fancy restaurant. Done.

[@countryfrau8328]

You guys looked FABULOUS on your wedding day!

[@psychelatte]

Yes ,they really did ! Have you seen their video too ? They shared it !

[@kathymellon3906]

And here you are again lol my Roku loves you to stream. It's ok I do learn a few things here and there But you now have space in my head telling me to get things done lol

[@joanncole9603]

My Granddaughter is getting married in November, she is keeping it as simple as she can. I believe in her heart that she doesn’t want to put a financial burden on her parents. She is very financially responsible for a 19 yr old.

[@tammyeflowers]

We have Mexican food in Australia! I made your taco seasoning for the first time today. So easy!

[@psychelatte]

That kind of animal cruelty would scar me forever. I'm not even a vegetarian. But I cannot willingly be the one to make any creature suffer.

[@oregongirl2794]

I got married in 1991. In a small rural town. The wedding was 3k and nothing fancy.

[@Lea2008-k8b]

10 best thrifting finds for this year, how you are using them or intending to use them.

[@dawncierelli1510]

I am actually a chef and watching you two is so funny

[@Kitty-b3w6k]

Tawra could you please tell me if your French fries are in the book and could you please tell me about your bread you were talking about. I love your you tube shows

[@kathymellon3906]

Tonight is pasta i got some Italian sausage and plenty of pasta and spaghetti sauce in the pantry

[@Kitty-b3w6k]

Could tell me what you talking about making your sandwich bread

[@frugallyretired9960]

OMG - so much common sense! 😂 Love ya

[@Kitty-b3w6k]

Tawra could you please tell me if your French fries are in the book and could you please tell me about your bread you were talking about. I love your you tube shows is both of these in your books thank you I love your books

[@normamason3185]

Tawara, tonight I am making oven fried chicken, (or shake and bake, homemade). I use mayo and seasoned panko crumbs. I am making 3 pieces and will have two pieces left, for future meals (tomorrow and the next day). I am making 3 pieces, instead of the 6 that came in the bag of frozen, bone-in chicken thighs. These pieces are huge, so may even cut them in half and use a half each day for lunch also. This is something I could eat every day. I am also having "leftover" potato salad I made for dinner yesterday. I made plenty because it is so warm outside and anytime I can have an evening without cooking several dishes, I am ahead of the game. Once I used the first can of the chopped chilis in a pork posole, I was hooked on those canned peppers. They are very flavorful. Hey! I've got on for you. My grandmother was married twice. My real grandfather died in WWI and was buried in the cemetery. My grandmother is buried beside him, and her 2nd husband (the only grandfather I ever knew) is buried beside her. That's fine, I have no problem with that. Now along comes my mother, and she is buried at the feet of those 3. Big family hullabaloo because my uncle thought my mother had made arrangements to "kick" her father (1st husband) out of the plot to put her in. The funeral director had to assure him that wasn't going to be the case, and I had to get my aunt (daughter of 2nd husband) to agree to allow my mother to be buried there. My aunt said she was being buried next to her husband, and my uncle and his wife had already purchased their plots also, so no one was going to be using that plot. And...my younger sister who was in "charge" of this fiasco, sent me to smooth it all over and get the agreements...she doesn't speak to my aunt. Family dynamics at their worst. I was just trying to stay away from it all, and here I get thrown in the middle... I escaped NJ 5 years ago, have not looked back, or longed for the "good ole' days".

[@janeulness2119]

We use an air popper. No fat!

[@psychelatte]

I once had a mice problem , and I'm from the UK and we don't have 🔫's here , but I swear I wanted SO BAD to get one so I could SH00T the damn things to high heaven ! 😂

[@Jennifer-1724]

I have the ham and noodles is my refrigerator ❤

[@gracemontoya847]

88/12 ground beef at Costco for $1.99

[@sputnik1585]

Have you ever thought of selling your books on Amazon? When I get married I want to have an inexpensive wedding. I already have dress that I can use. I bought it for $70. I bought it awhile ago while traveling because I like the color, but it’s so nice I could wear as a wedding dress as well. I want to a have pot luck and have everyone sign up to bring something. I like the snack idea, too. However, I really like potlucks. It’s like a surprise and sometimes the things people bring are really good. I would have the venue for the reception and ceremony at the same place. Not sure what I would do about the cake, but the only thing I would go all out on is the photographer. That would probably be my biggest expense. Also, I have heard of couples asking guests to pay for their plate if they want to come to the reception. They explain that are having their wedding on budget and trying not to start their marriage off in debt. Therefore, they are asking the guests to pay for their plate. I think this is also great idea.

[@LivingOnADime]

It's worth our time to sell on Amazon.

[@johnvance6136]

Hello from Louisiana

[@psychelatte]

I was so upset with my old fashioned rubbish analog baking scales when I was trying to measure out flour and oats for a bread recipe . So pathetically inaccurate I nearly screamed ! So I've just bought I think an American brand waterproof digital scales. I didn't really know that you can weigh different items with them in the same bowl. I'm still learning to cook though so I will be very tentative about doing that ..

[@psychelatte]

So funny ..I just recently bought some weeny teeny stainless Steel spice dishes for rubbing spices into raw fresh chicken , BECAUSE I'm just learning to cook, and I'm TERRIFIED of getting contamination from the raw chicken to my spice jars and getting violently sick or dying ! 😂 I'm truly TERRIFIED of raw chicken but I REALLY REALLY wanna learn to cook it and cope with it coz I love it so much !

[@LivingOnADime]

Just wipe them off with rubbing alcohol after your done if you're worried about. It's REALLY not a big deal.

[@psychelatte]

@@LivingOnADime not for you maybe but I was taught the dangers of food poisoning when I was at some of my jobs and I'm not the most domesticated person in the world and find it hard to be organised, tidy ,disciplined ,etc etc. And I live alone and have no family at all. My parents were very dismissive of me too.

[@lifebeyondthesalary2458]

Also, Get a meat/cooking thermometer to test your meats to make sure they are at the correct temperature of “doneness!” I’m good with cooking with beef, but chicken is what I’m still learning. Go figure. So many other people are the opposite.

[@psychelatte]

@@lifebeyondthesalary2458 I'm learning everything ,😂 ! However I've just bought a good digital thermometer ! However that doesn't help my paranoia over the pre cooked raw chicken ! 😅

[@psychelatte]

@@lifebeyondthesalary2458 also beef is no way near as dangerous as chicken ,Eg it can be safe to eat when barely cooked at all ,unlike chicken !

[@heatherbaade847]

How you make cheaper gluten free bread. Bread of this kind is 5.00 dollars a loaf .

[@LivingOnADime]

Here you go. about $1.50a loaf. www.livingonadime.com/gluten-free-bread-recipe/

[@cathywhisenhunt9860]

I was watching your show. I think our wedding came to about 100.00 give you a laugh. I had on a blue Jean dress. And My Husband to be came out wearing shorts. We married in my back yard . Of the Apartment complex we had roses growing there. Now this is the part after the I dos he turn to me and said Tammy I love you I walked away. He came over and asked me what was wrong I said stop and think about what you said

[@juliecook5165]

In my 60's, born to older parents, my mom's family had good breakfast, big lunch, then for supper it was bread and milk, popcorn and milk, cornbread and milk. She grew up much like the Walton's. If my mom and dad were still alive they would he in their hundreds, depression sturdy

[@catseyes8377]

So your parents had a hugh breakfast and lunch. Dinner was a light snack What time was dinner?

[@juliecook5165]

@@catseyes8377 I'm not sure, probably after chores and such.

[@lstewart1967]

can you give any good suggestions, my husband and i have diabetes.. i need nutrition asssistance?

[@imaamericangirl1406]

I don’t know what Tawra would say and I’m not a nutritionist or doctor, but I think for anyone to get healthiest that portion control, eating more vegetables and fruits in our meals and snacks, getting good sleep, remaining active and drinking plenty of water versus sugary drinks would go along way. Hugs and blessings in your health journey.

[@deanarichardson5284]

I don’t usually buy the small toast with the onions potatoes and carrots in a package but Kroger had TWO on clearance for $3 each I bought both and will cook em this weekend

[@deanarichardson5284]

Roast not toast 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@phyllismaj4466]

Too deter mice they don’t like the smell of peppermint oil

[@johnbenn2481]

I will allow 2days for leftovers and then gets trashed

[@chandelynmartin4239]

How much is the cookbook.

[@LivingOnADime]

shop.livingonadime.com/

[@cheapyweepy5651]

Why do you charge superchats?

[@LivingOnADime]

We don't. People just donate if they want to.

[@cheapyweepy5651]

@@LivingOnADime okay thank you.

[@tonylaird6391]

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[@HLT646]

I would like to see the person of the View go to a gun range and try and shoot a mannequin in the leg from about 200 to 500 feet away. Just to see, it's not that easy to do. Plus, there shooting at a non moving person, well officers don't have a person that will be standing still to be shot in the leg.