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[@sherryr1222]

People don’t have to be in financial difficulties to appreciate these videos. Tightening the belt in November so you can give the kids a good Christmas without going into credit card debt! Saving for a vacation, car or house. University students looking for inexpensive but filling meals. All valid reasons.

[@R.S.546]

Great advice!

[@pattywilliams788]

There are always going to be people who criticize. If Mindy only made expensive meals, then that person or someone else would say that the average person can’t afford the ingredients or they didn’t cook those kinds of dishes. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@journeyandjoy]

@@pattywilliams788 I think you missed her point. She meant you can do budget meals regardless of what your financial circumstance is.

[@pattywilliams788]

@@journeyandjoy no, I totally understand what she meant. I’m not saying that; I was commenting about the person who was criticizing her for making budget-friendly meals, saying that Mindy and her family didn’t need to eat less expensive dishes/meals. My point was for Mindy to ignore people like that because they will criticize and find fault no matter what she or others do.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I had less than $400 income back in August & am great full to have videos like these. I ate well, saved pantry restock $$ to keep me from losing control financially.

[@claudiag.3036]

How ignorant for them to say you don’t “need” to make these meals. Everyone should budget, and make these smarter decisions. I think it’s so selfless of you to take the time to make these videos for us. I know that I appreciate it. ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Claudia. 😊

[@mrsc9193]

I agree!!! But budget aside, that sausage and rice dish looks good! It's cold out today and that looks so good! 😅

[@ThisBraveHeart]

That’s why most Americans can’t even cover a $500 emergency expense or have even $1000 in savings. These videos are incredibly valuable no matter where you are financially.

[@brandyatkinson5253]

The BIGGEST reason I've started watching is because you ARE positive, kind, & realistic. New dinner favorite in our house is your spicy Roman! 😋

[@thowlett2681]

I think these videos are exactly what people need with food prices being so high I’m always trying to balance cheap and healthy and it’s a hard balance but I’m certain your meal is still better then cheap take out Thank you for your hard work

[@barbknitsandcrochets]

After a lifetime of providing for myself, I found out last week that I'm facing a significant hit to my income, enough that I literally cried for a couple of hours. I'm not happy about it but it looks like I'm going to have to utilize my local food bank for the first time. I'm so grateful they're there and that you've made this video. ❤

[@joycef8443]

Oh Barb, so sorry for you! Be strong, use the food bank, that’s what they are there for. Hugs!

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

❤❤❤

[@bchompoo]

Hang on.

[@katiem7850]

My husband and I married in 1975. The first year when we prepared our taxes, our income for that entire year was just a few dollars over 4 thousand dollars. To say we had food insecurity is an understatement. 47 years later….still married and we truly understand the struggle many have. In those days, there wasn’t the access to food banks that there are today. These recipes would have been an incredible help.

[@Knitnana]

I remember those days, too! Yes I wish there had been a KZbin and a Mindy back then!!

[@jdbfortney]

I remember rolling pennies for gas money. My husband HATES spaghetti. Refuses to eat Ramen Noodles. They were staples back when we got married.

[@geertruidafoard7898]

I got married in 1980 and the first few years, money was extremely tight. We survived on boxes of generic brand mac and cheese (18 cents each) and tuna patties (a can of tuna mixed with an egg and a couple of slices of bread, torn into little pieces, fry in a little oil) The whole meal probably cost $1. Lots of rice and potatoes! i would have found these videos very helpful! Still, we were in love and happy!

[@cellis921]

I have never struggled with food insecurity but that doesn’t mean I can’t or don’t love watching these videos and using the tips and tricks. My husband and I make a very good living in Southern California and one of the easiest places to save money in a budget is food. We do all these things weekly. Financially secure or not we get a lot of enjoyment out of saving money this way. Keep up the awesome videos

[@juliakwiatkowski647]

I can't understand why you get any heat. I really, really appreciate your videos about making meals on the cheap. My husband and I need to be frugal because he's getting through grad school and we have an almost one-year-old kid. While we utilize what resources we can from the community, this is so helpful, and I feel nothing but gratitude for you putting out videos like this!

[@Knitnana]

Mindy if people give you grief over these, this is one of those times when you “let it roll off you back like water off a duck” (I know you do this already). These videos are SO important. People living on food stamps or social security often run out of money before the end of the month. These are well thought out meals, not so bad for those of us who know nutrition. I know with costs rising as fast as they are, a lot of folks will be looking for ideas to stretch the budget. Keep on keeping on. I LOVE your channel and your recipes. No one keeps me coming back as much as you do and I subscribe to several. You keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll keep coming g back for more. I retire I a couple of years and I’ll need these recipes as most of my income will be Social Security. ❤❤

[@joycef8443]

Yes, Mindy, please see how many “ hits” these type of videos get..people are really concerned about food budgeting!

[@nancycarney]

I am passing these recipes on to a new couple who are completely clueless about grocery budgeting or how to start. Thank you so much.

[@dees3179]

My additional tip is to look at cook books from more frugal times. Can often be found in public libraries or second hand or charity shops. They are often extremely cost effective and have advice about making efficient use of fuel not just about what the ingredients are.

[@pjp9383]

@@dees3179 Great suggestion! Grew up with my mom having two go-to cookbooks, and when we first grew up and moved out, we were constantly asking her for recipes from those books. (Edit: She ended up buying them for each of her kids for Christmas! 😁) I think you can still get both of them- the Five Roses flour cookbook for baking, and More With Less for regular cooking - though some great baking recipes in there too! M with L is a Mennonite cookbook, with submissions from people who did missionary work all over the world. So it has lots of thoughtful reflections scattered throughout, about food scarcity, cultural attitudes toward food, hospitality etc, approaching our food with reverence and appreciation for what we have, and yes, keeping costs down!

[@dees3179]

@@pjp9383 yes, exactly . In the UK old copies of the Bero cookbook are a good start. It's a flour company, but the basic cakes and pastry are all in there and there are sensible quantities of ingredients. It's not jammed with stuff we can't afford.

[@BamaRollOn]

*If you had a left over seasoning packet from ramen, you could use that in place of the bouillon with the first recipe. *These videos remind me of Christine’s at FrugalFitMom when she does videos for college students living away from home for the first time. Just keep doing what you are doing because we know that it is coming from your heart.

[@sw3et24x7]

I love watching Christine. I'd love it if these two amazing ladies did a collaboration video.

[@BamaRollOn]

@@sw3et24x7 that would be sweettttttt!

[@AmyHenley]

I love these recipes. I'm on disability right now, and these meals will definitely help me get through until I can return to work.

[@amykathleen2]

I am right in the middle of “oh man I haven’t been grocery shopping in two weeks and I have to cook tomorrow, what am I going to make!?!?” Answer: the sausage rice dish from this video! Perfect timing, you saved me!

[@kaykrausman8012]

With prices going up drastically, these types of recipes would benefit so many. Please ignore those who are so negative about your videos. They're just unhappy in their own lives. Thank you for your channel!

[@allyrooh3628]

Why do people take the time to post negative comments? What I say is THANK YOU for helping those that have less. There is so much unnecessary shame related to food insecurity. These videos help those with less learn how to feed their families tasty and filling foods. Excellent video.

[@vickielaird6639]

@allyroo H I love her videos on budget cooking. Cooking is an on going learning skill. Everyone can use some new ideas.

[@Becka034]

I think you are an amazing human :) These videos are incredibly helpful to those trying to save, learn cooking skills and how you could possibly help someone else in a economically way! Please keep being you :) I love when you put a new video up. The from scratch video- I was having a mental block and remembered, I make homemade rice-a roni as well and my family loves it. I ended up making some as the side for dinner and everyone was excited. Keep doing you!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Amanda! I appreciate the kind words and encouragement! I always liked rice-a-roni, so learning I could make it from pantry ingredients was a game changer! 😊

[@user-hv5jv9gb6c]

I really loved what you said here. Every country eventually hits hard times, The Great Depression, The Gas crisis in the late 70's, Covid. And every family hits hard times an injured back, Someone gets hit with an Autoimmune disease. I and my family went from a 2 story overlooking the ocean to low income housing in just a few years as we burned through our savings after a severe back injury. If it wasn't for the penny pinching cooking my parents taught all us kids when we were little there would have been times my own children wouldn't have ate. Education is everything. I grew up in the nicest house in the entire neighborhood just had brilliant parents...

[@maryshirley4048]

I am 80 on Social Security. I am on a very tight budget. I love these recipes. I have health issue so these simple recipe also help me to cook. Please keep them coming. Thank you

[@nicole8511]

I love the simple recipes she does too ✨️

[@chantaldespres2917]

As a canadian, I prefer cooking videos because I cannot always find the product or they are not at the same price when you do grocery haul. But I watch them anyway because you have a soothing nature !

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Me too!

[@yayasorensen4351]

⭐⭐

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Those that have never had to s-t-r-e-t-c-h their finances cannot understand how important these videos help others. Thanks for taking the time to share. 👍

[@sandraschick1916]

Saving money should be something we all do so we can more quickly and easily reach our financial goals! I LOVE these videos even though I'm alone and pushing 69 years old really hard. Single serving meal ideas would be of great interest to me. I have enjoyed your college meal ideas. . . love ALL your videos. Please keep them coming - we need you!! 🥰

[@Jen-Chapin]

When I was in college I supported myself on about $800 every 2 weeks. I wish I would have had a resource like this video!

[@HazelHammond1505]

OH yes I remember when I first started working for the school district. I started the middle of July training. no money... and the money I had I needed to buy my CDL permit, and all that goes with getting a CDL and paying the State to take tests etc. and I didn't get my first check till the end of Sept. It was a very good thing I had lost my job before. I had learned to make sure I always have the basic on hand. and as a State employee we never got paid but once a month. so that also set me up for S/S because you only get paid once a month. :) It's good to cook cheap so you can save money. like for the holiday season so it doesn't cut into you budget then. you have room. great ideas. College students, would love these.

[@robinswan5831]

My absolute favorite broke girl meal is baked potatoes! Buy a bag of potatoes and you can make so so so many meals! But a quick work lunch of just packing up a potato kinda makes me nostalgic for my younger days!

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

Yum I forgot about baked potatoes thanks for the reminder! 🥔

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

I hope your experience helps others to be more compassionate to people who find themselves in a financial bind. I had a very similar experience when I began my first teaching job after my PhD and even years later during similar times beginning a new adjunct position. Substitute teachers often find themselves scrambling during summer breaks too. Your budget videos inspire me to create similar recipes for vegetarians. Thanks for including a chickpea base to your pizza. Beans are very filling and under-utilized in much American cooking in my experience.

[@mrsbethanyelise]

One thing my friend taught me is to cook rice in a rice cooker WITH olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper. So simple but it really jazzes up the rice!

[@gaylesimper9311]

I've ate hot water cornbread until all the ingredients were gone and then I starved. I can afford to eat anything I want now and sometimes I splurge but I never forget just how hungry I was and could always be again. I love these ideas and find them extremely helpful when our 23 kids and grandkids come for 2 weeks to stay for the holidays 😬🤣🤣

[@adelen.8254]

Love your ideas and recipes. Who can't stand to tighten their grocery budget from time to time? You always give great tips. I'm in my 50s and still learning to cook! Keep doing what you enjoy and thank you! 😊

[@brandi8040]

Videos like this would have been such a life saver 12 years ago when I was a BROKE BROKE college age kid. 2 jobs and still struggled. Lol live and learn, and grateful for these videos! You can always learn something new every day!

[@jmljasmine]

I pretty much learned to cook from Mindy's videos and More with Less book. I love the concepts behind the budget meals to help make ends meet but also for the basic learning to cook.

[@pjp9383]

I just recommended More With Less in response to another comment, that suggested getting older cookbooks for a young couple on a budget. 👍🏻

[@candigirl4041]

Imagine having the audacity to tell someone they shouldn't make budget meal videos because they don't need them. Everyone can benefit from these types of videos. Knowledge is power. Everyone can benefit from saving money or having a few budget friendly meals ideas. Keep up the great work Mindy. We love these videos. You always have different recipes that I rarely see on other channels. Thank you.

[@suesnook5137]

I love your idea of using the extra money saved as a donation to your local food bank. My mother used to say “To understand your fellow man you must walk a mile in his/her shoes.” It is good to save money so that we can give to others.

[@mbhill7341]

Thank you for these videos! Eating some frugal meals allows my family to splurge on a dinner out or a trip to the movie theater.

[@carrieortiz5863]

Thank you for posting videos like this! Our family runs a nonprofit that helps people with food insecurity. I love seeing more KZbinrs post videos like this that can really help families stretch their budget and still eat well.

[@ruthvolk8340]

Bless you for serving other in need! Does you non profit have a web site you can share??

[@SauerPatchGardening]

You have always given great ideas, everything you do comes from a place of empathy and necessity, and "been there done that". Just because you may not "need" to cut cost today, doesn't mean you won't tomorrow. Life can change at any time. And these money saving tips are so good. Plus they help us clean out our pantry, freezer etc. And give us great ideas!

[@shannonrose4916]

Fun fact. I lived in Japan for a few years. Corn as a pizza topping was extremely popular.

[@calihapamama]

In some parts of Japan it is also a very popular ramen topping.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

I always enjoy your channel and videos, but especially today. It's been a rough week, and I sat down with some charcuterie and a glass of wine thinking, "I hope SMM has a new vid up, because that's exactly what my soul needs right now." Then I smiled and toasted you because this vid's thumbnail was the first on my feed. Blessings to you and your family for all the effort, inspiration and calming vibes you bring us each week!!

[@zuzanna4380]

Honestly, i am watching these videos for comfort. A few years back I have been in a very difficult financial situation and I was also much younger and just moved to another country so I wasn't fully aware of my resources and my options. I was also alone and really wasn't sure what my next meal is gonna be and if i will be able to afford next week's shopping. I am in so much better position right but but I think watching these videos helps me realize how many options are out there and feel like this willl not happen to me again. Thank you for this content.

[@theresacorbe]

I love your budget friendly meals! One fav for me is to do the beef noodle hamburger helper, add peas and serve over biscuits! I made that for my hubby once before we were married. He had no idea it cost me $2 for it all. And he loved it!!

[@sw3et24x7]

I just made a meal that altogether cost me around $11 but it made 8 servings. Kroger had the pork loin on sale for $1.49 and I got some ears of corn 4/$1, 5lbs of potatoes for $1.97 and bolillo bread for 8/$1 from a local grocery store. It was a good dinner, my family enjoyed it.

[@littlesheetable]

You are doing a great job! You're a nice lady with a sweet, loving heart. Keep doing what you're doing. The world needs more positivity and kindness that you have to share. Thank you for what you're doing. Hugs!

[@danaa6283]

LOVE this video! No matter how well you think you are you never know what will happen to change your life in a blink! We have a close friend(like family) that has been in the hospital with sudden GBS. His condition changed everything in his life and his wife's in 48 hours. She thanks me everyday for all the support(including cooking her dinner every night). Just a reminder that life can be fine and then not. Please pray for him, his condition is very unstable:(

[@lindabeard488]

Thanks for having empathy for those who have financial problems from time to time.

[@mrskimmieg]

As usual, great ideas Mindy! I made your chicken/rice-a-roni casserole and it was a hit. 😊 I bought a bag of cheese tortellini at Wal-Mart yesterday and had a light bulb moment--Would you consider doing a compilation video of your meals that use cheese tortellini?

[@vickielaird6639]

Yes please, A compilation of tortellini videos would be awesome!! Love your videos. People can just pass on by if they don’t like the budget saving recipes.

[@kyoung2918]

These recipes are great! For such a small amount of money, you still manage to get protein and veggies in the dishes. You are the queen of budget meals in my book!

[@lynnesawri2805]

I appreciate your budget meals and other recipes always looking for new ideas. Recently I made your spicy pork noodles, potato beef chowder and cheesy beef pasta all of which were a hit. I am not much of a creative cook so I appreciate you doing the work for me so to speak lol. No matter anyone’s situation with prices these days we can all benefit from budget friendly ideas.

[@lindseygilger7565]

There is NOTHING wrong with being frugal in the kitchen. Even if we don’t “have to”. As a society, we waste so much food on an annual basis. It is smart of us to use our resources to the best of our ability to help our planet.

[@valrising6168]

I truly appreciate all your videos. Everyone is different so I take out or add what I have or enjoy but they always give me something new to try and spark new ideas. I like that you include different sources of protein. It was a good reminder I can get it from my cottage cheese or add chickpeas. Thank you for the time energy and effort you put into making these videos.

[@j.l.7266]

This was great! I like your new and creative ideas. They all looked nourishing and tasty. I truly appreciate your attention to budget-friendly recipes that contain vegetables because they are so often left out. I also run a food pantry and am grateful for your encouragement to people to get the help they need.

[@jenniferlisow2901]

Mindy, keep doing the videos you want to do for your viewers. Some videos may resonate more than others & that's OK. You can't please everyone. I think you do a great job of creating content that appeals to many people because most people want to eat tasty, nutritious, budget friendly & easy to prepare meals. Whether you have food insecurities or not, there are always lessons to be learned in your videos that can be shared with others, who may need it. Thank again for all you do to make positive, comforting, enjoyable & educational content for us.

[@marywatkins6798]

Keep on keeping on! These videos are among my favorites of yours. You do a great service by educating viewers how to shop wisely when on a tight budget, cook at home, and eat well. I was like you right out of college at my first job which was low-paying. I had to be frugal at the grocery store.

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Some people are just trolls and don't have anything nice to say no matter what. You are helping a great many people so don't listen to the unhappy people who make negative comments. You keep doing you! 🥰

[@samanthadodd8112]

I make the rice, peppers, smoked sausage one in my rotation now. Easy, tasty, and cheap... the best. I like the soup with Ramen. I just took some homemade soup out of the freezer and I'm going to add Ramen to make it more meals. Thanks for the ideas.

[@jackelynwolff5962]

I really appreciate these videos. My husband and I are barely scraping by with housing costs and inflation on the rise. We have been buying just enough food for our toddler to have healthy balanced meals, then he and I eat ramen, beans, rice, potatoes, etc.

[@sangeetamartinig8222]

These videos are much appreciated Mindy! While I like to treat myself I am mindful that money is not an unlimited quantity for my husband and I and I find your videos and personality not only engaging but I learn so much from them! I often adapt recipes of yours to suit our needs and converted the pizza to a wrap by with a chickpea salad with the corn, roasted zucchini and melted cheese crisps.

[@pressmaster1255]

Grocery prices are out of control!!! God bless this lady!!

[@lstewart1967]

do not listen to negativity.I watch you all the time and you are a great help.

[@calihapamama]

Re: canned chickpeas, when you drain them, save the liquid. You can use it as an egg substitute in baking or for vegan meringues.

[@josephvalenti4475]

Mindy! Cottage Cheese is underrated! I make Lasagne with 3 containers of cottage cheese and 1 ricotta chees, use my blender and mix them well add 2 eggs and a secret from Sicily 1/4 tsp of nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and blend together!

[@rosestewart1606]

I'm shocked! Nutmeg! it's funny because after years of trying beef and macaroni casseroles I finally figured out that I had to add nutmeg...everyone loves it now. it's also in my Swedish meat balls and Hungarian goulash but I never would have imagined lasagne. I bet it's delicious.

[@kathyk9519]

Those are great ideas! I add bouillon water mix to my soups to stretch them. The ramen hint is another one ill have to try. I like how you doctor everything up with produce, frozen and fresh. These meals were quite healthy!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks, Kathy! I try to be mindful of including some veggies where I can. 😊

[@UrFavToaster]

I am very thankful for videos like these. I am someone who is low income AND doesn't know how to cook very well. So this real helps me get by.

[@avivaainbinder9236]

You can use the aquafaba (the water from the chickpeas) instead of eggs in a lot of recipes. It's a vegan trick. When eggs were in shortage where I live I was able to still bake using this trick. Also, instead of using cans of chickpeas it's WAY cheaper to boil your own. Am yes, the aquafaba of home cooked chickpeas work the same, you may just gave to reduce it a bit if it's too liquidy. And if you have a pressure cooker or slow cooker no presoaking is needed

[@Sweetie.312]

That rice recipe idea from the dollar tree?!!! Amazing! Ty! I will definitely try that one 😮

[@nullasalus3]

My wife used to be an adjunct professor. She got her last paycheck for summer semester at the beginning of August, and she wouldn't receive her first paycheck for fall semester until the beginning of October. September was TOUGH for her. Thank goodness we both have full-time jobs now. I liked the pizza idea! We tried a vegan pizza recipe awhile back that used hummus as both the sauce and creamy (cheesy) component. It was delicious, though didn't quite feel like pizza to me. I'm tempted to try the concept again but add some cheese to the top.

[@mdketzer]

Love your rice cooking method, once I tried it never looked back and I no longer have to constantly check on it!❤

[@melisaclark3110]

Your recipes are great! You do the best job making healthy and affordable meals. Many people around the world eat these simple but nutritious foods everyday. Thanks for your content and your kindness.

[@LeMErin21]

It’s amazing that people will be critical of someone who’s trying to help others. I hope the naysayers put as much energy into helping others as they do into criticizing those who are.

[@patcochran9036]

I think what you are doing with these videos is a very good idea. A lot of people are struggling to feed their families. It is truly at a time when the need is so great. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@amymousel9860]

I’ve made white rice put it in a 9x13 covered it with salsa and shredded cheese melted it all in the oven quick cheap good meal I’ve even done it with chicken breast added in

[@cookshackcuisinista]

If a person has no oil, the processed sausage would have plenty so therefore you could throw it in the pan first to heat it through to get some of the fat rendered and then throw in the peppers and onions and such and let them caramelize!

[@taniayoungson5614]

I make it that way too, then eat it over spaghetti instead of rice, sprinkled with parmesan. It's so flavourful.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Yes, very true!

[@cindyricksgers6478]

I've noticed so many people saying their property taxes went up and therefore housing is higher whether you own or rent. My pay didn't increase. Cutting your food budget is the greatest thing to avoid the pinch!

[@GoingCoastal]

Instead of criticizing, people should just appreciate what you do. I love your videos, you give me so many good ideas and they are a lot of fun to watch... It's a win-win for everyone. Cranky critics need to quit being so cranky!

[@ashleychavez2165]

I work and now I get paid every 2 weeks. It's always bills to pay between those 2 weeks. I do grocery shopping at Aldis, Walmart and sometimes kroger but all depends on prices and I try to go every 2 weeks. It is hard to budget everything especially prices are high for everything now. I do eat alot of leftovers the next day for lunch. If I eat out on the weekend I will save to eat lunch for work. I try not to waste food. I appreciate these videos. Thank you. -Ashley C from Indianapolis, IN

[@sjhirst3]

I love these kinds of videos. I'm sure they help a lot of people. Because of special needs and dietary restrictions, a lot of these don't work for us specifically, but they do give me a lot of ideas and inspiration, plus I'm sure they work for many others. This recipe isn't as cheap as the soup you made, but your soup reminded me of this. I throw all this in my crockpot on low all day. Beef vegetable soup: 1 lb browned ground beef (I use 85/15 from Walmart) Some chopped onion if you'd like 2 large cans original veg all or an off brand of mixed vegetables 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 32 oz carton of beef broth Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper This was approximately $12 and makes a completely full to the very top 4.5 quart crockpot of soup. It's relatively healthy, pretty inexpensive, has lots of vegetables, and the leftovers are great.

[@sarahbeth3472]

These videos are so helpful, Mindy! Between you, Christine (Frugal Fit Mom), and Lydia Senn, I have learned so much! My husband and I got married in June of 2022 and found out in July 2022 that we we expecting. Our baby will arrive in the next 5-8 weeks. Newlyweds, soon-to-be parents, and my husband is in school full time. Needless to say, we aren't working with a large income right now. We are on WIC right now, which helps a lot, especially with getting produce. But videos like this help give me so many tips, tricks, and inspiration for cooking yummy meals on our limited money. Definitely looking forward to trying the rice and sausage dish tomorrow!

[@gentryshannon212]

This is exactly my position right now - trying to make it 3 weeks until my first paycheck since I just started a job. Thank you ❤️

[@paulahastings7865]

We used to make store brand box of macaroni and cheese and add a can of tuna.

[@lisanicholson8426]

I love watching your videos. You are so comfortable in front of the camera!! Your recipes are very creative and I appreciate them being budget friendly! With food prices these days I’m sure a lot of people are trying to find ways to spend less on food! Thanks for what you do!!

[@jaydaspragg867]

Love this. Thank you for your hard work. 😋

[@ms.d8628]

Amen girl !!! We have ALL been in a tight situation. Personally, I can't thank you enough for these recipes.

[@alaynelangerak9392]

Great ideas. Thank you!

[@evelyngarcia8015]

I love your videos !! It gives me ideas and stuff to work with

[@catlover3550]

I love these kind of videos...please keep them coming!!!

[@ambergarrison4731]

There are a lot of different reasons a family might want to eat or live more frugally. We don't "need" to live frugally either but we choose to. People judge us as well, so I feel you! It's none of their business though, so I carry on and do what is best for my family regardless. Growing up, my family could have really benefited from the information shared in these types of videos. We lived off of food stamps, food banks and church donations. I remember eating cans of expired canned goods as a "whole meal" back then. Videos like this will help moms feed families healthier meals on a budget, not just "food." No one else ever knows the bigger picture of our lives but us, and I am so glad you put these videos out there for all to enjoy despite the haters out there! Keep it up!

[@WilletteB]

Thank you for sharing your meal ideas. Block the meanies and keep being you. Cyber bullies are not cool. You help all of us while making tasty meals. These are some we could rotate into our own meal plans. I appreciate you immensely. Willette❤️

[@karengraves3900]

Always enjoy this type of content for your great ideas and tips!

[@sallycarlson5590]

Thank you !!! These recipes are very helpful !!!

[@mariannewakeam6232]

Such great ideas. Thank you so very much

[@johnbrooks8258]

1st Recipe looks wonderful. It is the same as one pot meals or casseroles.

[@Idkimblonde]

Love these ideas!

[@monellburton1200]

Thank you Mindy for sharing..I really appreciate those meals

[@sarahkellem4863]

Funny that people would criticize you for eating below your budget! I think of your content as an cooking class for those who need/want these types of recipes.

[@alexj4239]

thanks so much for your great vids as always!!!

[@christeenprice5637]

Thanks for sharing your ideas,❤❤❤❤

[@jerrieanderson2245]

I have also used the pizza dough to make flat breads on my griddle. That soup looks delicious!

[@cherieluevano7788]

Mindy..your videos are awesome and these days everyone can use an budget meal. I love your videos an appreciate that you make recipes we can all enjoy. Keep the coming please 😊

[@cambriaperez2865]

Love these kinds of videos. We have a Large family so I love meals that can stretch. Sometimes simple and quick is really good for Lunch/ dinner while we're rushing to get to kids activities and other things :)

[@SouthernWifeEverydayLife]

Love me some good budget meals! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@CaylaCommonFolk]

Mindy, thank you for what you do. This video has been very helpful this next week.