Simple Cozy Meals | Eating for $5 a Day ($35 Budget for the Entire Week) | Day 7

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

Does anyone else hit the like button before watching her video? She's a great young lady she cooks knows how to budget and she isn't lazy its so refreshing to see her videos.

[@LizFaith-sv4ng]

The way my dog woke up and tilted her head at me when she heard your doggos ❤️

[@beverlyweber4122]

My son and I share housing due to inflation and he is briefly unemployed. We saw this coming thus I started watching these tips. We've got ONE month to survive until his checks resume again...and these ideas are going to help us make it through!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I hope it helps! I’m sorry to hear about your sons job situation, hope it gets you through this temporary time.

[@robetpeery9084]

Hi Rebecca your videos help me out cause I don't know how to cook and I eat sandwiches lot so thanks for your help with your ideas on what to eat and how to cook. love you and your channel

[@rivahcat8247]

If you haven't already, please reach out to your local resources for help with food (local government, churches, food banks). No one in this country should be going hungry!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

@@rivahcat8247 thank you so much for posting this I was hoping that someone would make this suggestion!!!! @beverlywebber4122 - food is a right not a privilege. You and your son deserve to eat! It shouldn’t matter if it’s only a month. Please reach out to some of the agencies in your area. When you’re back on your feet and more stable you can repay the kindness but until then you deserve the help!

[@robetpeery9084]

thanks for liking my comment and thanks for the reply friend

[@debrafoster499]

They aren't fails, they're culinary adventures. I'm loving this series and the vlogs! Thank you for so many creative ideas with practical, affordable ingredients.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

happy accidents as bob ross would say ;)

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

​@@DollarTreeDinnersThat's right it's all good.

[@hello-vs4me]

My family love all your meal thanks for all the meal plans thanks love all your videos ypur a sweet heart

[@Wil_Soles]

There are no failures.......just knowledge enhancers!!!! And come on with the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sammich!!!! You can NEVER go wrong with that!!!!! Love your doggie baby!!!

[@hello-vs4me]

I love making biscuits breakfast sandwiches sausage egg and cheese family loves them too

[@kendiholloway2378]

I loved the longer video, it all looks wonderful.

[@ameliastelmach148]

Love those doggies! They are making the most of their screen time

[@brenharwood7736]

This is how many people used to eat, on a budget and utilizing all the leftovers. What a great lesson for younger people who are struggling because they eat out too much or don't get creative. You are a true gem. ❤

[@Aelffwynn]

That's not why they're struggling.

[@lizzy9975]

@@Aelffwynn It's partly why they're struggling. In my parents day we ate out on our birthdays. There were four of us. That was 4 restaurant dinners a year. And on my parents wedding anniversary. Make it 5. Very occasionally we'd get fish and chips from the greek takeaway. And never once did we ever indulge this fashion of breakfast or brunch. It just didn't happen in the 60s, 70s and 80s.

[@Aelffwynn]

@@lizzy9975 did both of your parents work full time outside the home or have multiple part-time jobs? Did they have long commutes to work or did they live within a reasonable distance to work? Was it hard for your family to obtain good quality ingredients locally? These are things young families deal with today. I agree that some people throw away money irresponsibly, but the majority of people throwing money away at brunches aren't struggling young people. They're rich young people (tech industry or generational wealth.)

[@mypersawnaliteas]

Young people are struggling bc the wages haven't rose with inflation. That makes it hard to save for rainy days when most of your money goes to covering basic needs. Plus according to several articles young people are "killing industries" bc they can't afford to participate in them.

[@sandraverthein1596]

I'm loving this v-log format. I look forward to each day's episode! It is a nice little break while I'm having my own lunch. Also, I'm forward to seeing the taco soup come back into play.🌮🌮 (Also I hope you will still have coffee in the morning even if you have to have it out of your pantry.)

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm so glad you are enjoying it! I definitely thought about it haha

[@Tobywedinikki]

Your baby had mine wound up. It was so funny. 😂😂😂 I really enjoy when you include them in your video.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I'm so glad! Mine perked up when I was editing it as well haha

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I have drank instant coffee for 10 years. I have also been drinking the box milk from the dollar tree. I enjoy my instant coffee in the milk with a little sweetener. All the different syrups that you have would be great in this also. It's my morning wake up and afternoon delight ☺️ My life is a little different than most because I live off grid without refrigeration. How my instant coffee in milk is a great pleasure that adds protein and calcium to my day. You can have a lot of fun with it by heating the milk and adding hot chocolate too or any other flavors you enjoy throughout the year ☺️

[@bluize567]

I prefer instant coffee, but only Tasters Choice. My favorite creamer and a frother to make it creamy..look forward to it in the morning.☕

[@WorldOfWonder66]

@@bluize567 Taster's Choice and Folgers, are my two favorite 🙂

[@heatherchrisco9106]

She mentioned in a previous video in this series that all those syrups are old and are also all fruit flavored. That's why she doesn't use them in her coffee. She explained that because someone else suggested for her to use those syrups in her coffee as well. I think it was the 2nd video in this series.

[@roddmatsui3554]

@WorldOfWonder66 Your description is adventurous and I appreciate instant coffee and other dehydrated foods. They have their place, and they are a comfort.

[@rebeccakaulbach9322]

The ASMR here is incredible.

[@joannaazar7396]

I never knew anyone who made dollar tree meals look so good. Thankfully I don’t need to shop at the dollar tree, thanks for sharing your awesome recipes! 😊

[@Elphiyero10]

Maybe a weird thing to say but when you make these toasted sandwiches your bread always looks PERFECTLY toasted and delicious! I always struggle with the balance between too lightly toasted or too dark so kudos! haha

[@stacidater5495]

I was glad to learn about putting the ice cubes in the rice, learn something new everyday!

[@jrubybowman]

Good morning Rebecca - Mustard heart you!

[@teresaleonard9215]

I loooove your fur babies.

[@GreyMirror]

The mustard heart was a pretty cute touch. 😭

[@DollarTreeDinners]

glad you liked it! :)

[@jeremywilson6387]

That simple sausage, egg and cheese sandwich looks great... I've done that many times with just toast but I imagine cooking it a frying pan makes it even better! Funny story (yes I consider it funny not bad)...so we closed on a new house and moved in about a week ago. Everything has went great except we found out the stove was shot. It is covered under our home owners insurance so no big deal in the long run. However short term when we realized it I got so frustrated over not having a stove/oven...today after filing the claim like 5 days ago I realized DUUUH I literally watch a channel that comes up with ideas for folks who don't have a stove available to them. I had to laugh at my own shortsightedness while watching this video. Plus an excuse to go back and watch some of the old videos with no stove content lol Thank you as always! Have a great day!

[@steverino474]

I get so hungry watching your videos. My wife and I love it.

[@tia-light]

I have been really loving this series... Makes me think about creative ways to use up some of my old pantry goods. Keep on!

[@eathomelive]

I am learning so much. The taco soup is definately on my list since I have a ton of frozen chili in my deep freeze.

[@AJHamilton8342]

If I missed my morning coffee I'd end up with a migraine by noon. Looking forward to seeing how far this can stretch though.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I didn’t mean to chuckle at this but honestly I can relate, caffeine headaches are really hard

[@cziegle3794]

Yay top 115 comments. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Thanks for making this video.

[@gingerhitzke9185]

I really appreciate how many videos are in this playlist. Thank you!

[@YouCanCallmeNet]

When you put the sausage egg and cheese on the bread I thought...she's not going to toast it ??!! Then you pan fried it !! Even better !! I need to make this for my husband, I bet he'd love it !

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I thought toasting it would make it too crunchy since the bread would be toasted on both sides, pan frying it kept it soft on the inside while making it crunchy outside ;)

[@YouCanCallmeNet]

@@DollarTreeDinners it was a great idea ! I'm going to make it !

[@MultiColouredVagina]

Why would you fry it? It costs money to use electricity so just eat the sandwich cold

[@eathomelive]

I love that you are trying new ways to use up food. I eat leftover spagetti on toast with American cheese melted on top. It's yummy. I started doing it when I was a kid. Sometimes it's leftover garlic bread toast, sometimes it's just toasted sandwich bread. But, I love it.

[@btolson66]

Never a fail if you learned something 👍 unless it's like me and burning everything 😅. I'm loving your drive for this! Thanks for the series it has been very helpful. I know you were drained but if you have eggs and brown mustard with vinegar then you have mayo! You could also mash up the peas as more of a dressing. A good one for next time 😜 cook pasta according directions. Save water. Mash peas and broccoli in blender with salt and pepper. Add a couple tablespoons of brown mustard and thin out with pasta water. Add a tad of sugar for more of a sweet and spicy dressing. Chill. Add some cheese if you want a warm version. Parmesan and shredded cheddar work well.Chill pasta and drizzle dressing. Stuffed croutons are a good one too. Make your ham and cheese grilled sandwich. Cube sandwich and dip in egg and fry or bake. Use on your soup

[@janmclain6301]

I do so enjoy your videos, but somehow missed this series. SO happy I found them, as I have followed you and sent them to friends for quite awhile. I am old and certainly not rich, so I appreciate all you do to help us. Please never stop. Rest if you need to, but please don't stop!

[@lisamiller1596]

I'm on day 2 of the hash brown casserole and it just keeps getting tastier. Thank you!❤

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Yes! and it's so versatile, I always feel like these budget grocery videos push me to be creative and honestly curate some of my best ideas vs just coming up with a dinner each day

[@lisamiller1596]

@@DollarTreeDinners absolutely!!!! That is definitely the hardest part for me too. Thanks for giving us some wonderful alternatives opposed to the same meals over and over again. ❤️

[@stamez48]

I love your videos in vlog format because it gives me ideas for what to buy and eat on a fixed income

[@cindyclark9145]

Such beautiful fur babies! ❤ I’m going to have the baked beans and toast for my dinner tonight. Your polka dot baker is the cutest!

[@EFergDindrane]

I love how talkative they are! And the black one brought her his toy. 🖤

[@carolynscales8277]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should Love it. Enjoyed the videos.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I love that Jeff Goldblum quote :)

[@hello-vs4me]

I will never give up my coffee

[@Patchouliprince]

Your videos have given me such great meal ideas when my budget has only gotten smaller and smaller. You are such a huge help! I also enjoy you having shared your “fails” because I have been there after making food, it took all that effort and it’s money you just can’t afford to waste, and not liked the result at all. It sucks, but it’s nice knowing I’m not alone in that!

[@lorengilson3792]

I love it when the doggie spoke that was darling they are adorable so cute yay for the doggies and of course I always enjoy your videos❤❤❤❤

[@lindapolstonjeffords1608]

I went and bought a little food at Dollar Tree for the 2st time and I loved it. I shop DG all the time

[@bonniethiessen5506]

I love several of your meals. I would make them. I have always made my own homemade pea soup and Sucatash. I just open a can of peas or mixed vegetables, add powdered creamer, heat it up and eat.

[@theresarogerssimpson1280]

I enjoy seeing your fur babies in your videos.

[@crescentmoon374]

that is def.the husky coming out with the "talking " so adorable ! we have had several huskies over the years and they are characters for sure !

[@KapricornKary]

I love your content and I especially enjoyed this little mini series. Your brocolli, cheese and rice dish reminded me of a casserole my best friend's mom would make us when I stayed at her house back in middle school. Great memories. Makes me want to make one now! And omg your pups are adorable!!!

[@heatherjohnson3063]

The broccoli/rice casserole is another winner! My daughter and I both enjoyed it. 😊

[@abbypierce4196]

I LOVE this series. Would absolutely love if there were more like it. Your dogs are so cute 😭💗

[@sandy-pf9bb]

I'm really enjoying the daily videos. Something to look forward to, like time with a friend. Life's sort of tough right now. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the dogs!!!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

you guys are my friends as well, I like the daily content, it's like having someone to talk to each day

[@sandy-pf9bb]

@@DollarTreeDinners 🩷🙂🩷🙂

[@rahrahrah8405]

Really look forward to your new videos. 😊 I have pork chops I got half off and 2 cans of cream of mushroom. Gonna make that with some egg noodles for tonight and tomorrow night.

[@patriciadurio562]

A southern dinner that stretches is eggs and rice. Basically leftover rice sauted in a little butter, olive or vegetable oil. Scrambled eggs (we raised chickens, so eggs were always plentiful) combine the two for a meal. To get fancy you can, IF you have it, add in caramelized onions, smoked sausage or ham, peppers (🫑), any kind of leftover vegetables, cheese...the possibilities are many. I remember my mother making this at the end of the month when the choices were bare minimum. I also remember eating a lot of pancakes at the end of the month also.

[@cleopatrablackwell3414]

Your videos are essential knowledge during these hard times. Honestly have you thought about a book or highschool economics curriculum? So many teenagers leave highschool with zero food knowledge and often go hungry for years while they figure out the American Grocery Game.

[@fireflipper3195]

I totally agree! College kids really need this too!

[@dinahsoar6982]

Good tip adding the ice cubes...I usually add a little water but I have an ice maker and the ice cubes are handier...all your meals looked good...amazing what a person can do with so little...I grew up with a mom who was able to do that and I'm sooooo glad I did.

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

Loving this series and your vlogging format! We get to see so much of your personality. I would love it if you're able to show us what you have left at the start of your next videos? It's fun to see what you have left to work with. Thanks!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I already filmed most of today's by the time this one went up but we can start the day 9 with an update on what I have left! I think day 9 will be where i cap it off :)

[@happychappyvanlife]

Aww 🥰 that was a bit cute, both the love heart and pup talking 🥰

[@tammyripley1432]

Was so cute hearing puppers cute cry. I miss my Boomer doing the same thing. He was a beautiful stump tailed Queensland cattle dog. Your dogs are so sweet.❤

[@TBIJourney]

Wow! Its the end. So now we work on how many more days it can go 👍

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Today's project! realistically I am thinking 9 ;)

[@monkeymcbean]

Love your content! Keep the pups in your videos! It sounds like Loki is saying “I love you “

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I heard that too haha :) he's so adorable, I love hearing him talk

[@candicehamry1149]

I just recently came across your channel and subscribed immediately. I love your content and appreciate your money saving ideas and recipes! Feels like hanging out and making meals with a friend :)

[@jerrieanderson2245]

Love your doggies! I like to toast my bread in a skillet, your breakfast sandwich looked perfect. Nothing wrong with simple meals.

[@psychedelichippie9759]

Phenomenal job on $5 a day, and even extending it further. Sending love back to you from your mustard 💛

[@jacquelinemarchese3686]

I grew up on Tuna Salad we were a family of 8 my mother crushed potato chips & sprinkled it on the top it was also delicious & filling

[@LADMofTexas]

I love this vlog-style content! You are one of my favorite content creators: I love your calm energy, your creativity, and the respect you show for the circumstances people may be living in. On a side note, what kind of rice cooker do you use? I use my instant pot to make rice, but that looks so convenient that I am tempted to get one.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

it's super convenient but I wish it had an off button, if it's plugged in it's on, but otherwise it makes the perfect amount of rice for a single/couple. Here is the link to it amzn.to/3sAPJkG

[@garygnagey3569]

I loved seeing your pups! They are precious! I am enjoying all your meals and don’t mind that you made a few that weren’t up to what you hoped they would be! It happens to all of us! I love your sunny smile as you treat us to all these creative adventures! Your friend in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania…Deb Gnagey p.s. all messages from Gary Gnagey are actually from me! 😊

[@miaththered]

Honestly, thanks for the ideas and thanks for sharing.

[@Ilithyia_and_Chelsie_Marie]

It’s so amazing to see how many different meal creations can be accomplished from such a limited budget. It seems like the days intake totals to a reasonable amount of calories but just estimating a lot of the amounts and not too bad on the nutrients especially today with the soup and broccoli additions.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

my ultimate goal with this one was to make as many unique meals as possible, some worked and some didn't but that was part of the process, I wanted no two days to be identical :)

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

I love your little casserole dish. Perfect for 2.

[@newenglandfish1652]

Excellent videos, please keep them coming.

[@stacel1972]

Love seeing your pups🐶🥰 I always enjoy your content. Thank you.

[@christinel8145]

That broccoli cassarole looked great…I think the sausage would have been great in it also

[@cindyferrara6022]

OMG!!! How adorable. I love dogs!!!

[@lizhumble9953]

I commend your ability to make that grated cheese last all week. I would have used it all up by now.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

haha I self ration to make things stretch, I've used it in a ton of meals this week! :)

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

It's like a condiment or flavor-maker instead of the main attraction. @@DollarTreeDinners

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

It looks delicious! Thank you for the video!

[@shawnawalker2719]

That dinner made my mouth water!!!!❤❤❤

[@PocatelloPerson]

4:51 A dairy-free challenge would be awesome. I found out about a dairy allergy as an adult .............. and it's a giant pain in the tuchus to try to find things that don't have dairy in them!

[@gamingwaffle1171]

These videos are inspiring me to be more creative with my leftovers.

[@lorengilson3792]

❤❤❤😊😂so cute and adorable love those doggies

[@pek5117]

Lots of good meals today. You could have added a single chicken thigh to the rice bake and it would have bulked it up, good enough for a couple or 2 single meals. I'd be happy how it was. Campbell's have a beef and barley soup that I've had, it was good. I forgot about the taco soup! Everything has lasted so long. You're doing well

[@beep.boop13]

Thank you for the tips!! ✨️ Side note, your eyeshadow really makes your eyes pop! You're beautiful 🤍

[@rebeccac.1475]

I ❤ love your videos! Your pups are precious!

[@bmolitor615]

Gribiche - a very sauce-heavy [put in some yogurt so it is not all mayo] egg salad poured over left over tuna casserole, ITS SO GOOD.

[@hello-vs4me]

Make alot of your meals thanks have alot of the stuff thanks alot❤😊

[@Lolabelle59]

Really enjoyed these meals. Thank you.

[@stephaniedry4687]

I love this series. Thank you for doing it. I hope you are able to do more. I love your channel.

[@rivahcat8247]

With his pretty blue eyes, Loki must have some husky in him; huskies are notorious talkers! My ginger kitty Ridge and I have regular conversations, mostly about his empty food bowl. Enjoying this series of videos and looking forward to more!

[@DollarTreeDinners]

He's a husky shepherd mix of some kind, he was super quiet until about a year ago when we figured out how to get him to speak the language of the huskies ;)

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

It wasn’t that I had a bad day it was OK but puppy footage makes an OK day outstanding!!! ps they are very smart and got a hold of your smart phone and sent me a text message I promised them an extra cookie tomorrow. Just sayin’. 😁🐶🐾

[@dianethoroughman9541]

Why don't you use the old torani fruit flavored syrups you have to make some italian sodas? You could make them blended too for a hot summer day.

[@kathleendonnelly6077]

The dogs were such angels. I am not a person who cooks much but I was wondering could you make fried rice with the ham, egg and white rice.

[@sallygordin2869]

You're doing great 👍 Blessings ❤

[@heatherchrisco9106]

I've really enjoyed this series of vlogs! Also, Loki was so adorable talking to you!

[@laurietreuvey5795]

I store my leftover rice in a baggie with the air squeezed out, unless I need it dry for a fried rice meal.

[@violetvillard1347]

Awww 🐕, my heart ❤ totally melted with Loki talking to you. OK, I had to try it, the British side of the family will be happy - Beans on Toast. I used Campbells Pork & Beans for it. I also had Breakfast Sausage Links & 2 Dippy Eggs for my Sunday Breakfast. I will admit that I was pleasantly surprised that I actually liked the Beans on Toast cos it sounded weird to me. 👍

[@DollarTreeDinners]

I’m so glad you tried it and liked it! I love using cultural meals as a way to add some variety in my budget cooking

[@user-hb7ps1gv9x]

Beans on toast is the bees knees here in the UK. ❤💙

[@jill_the_organized_hoarder]

I have loved this series!!

[@melissaminhas6489]

I need some lunch meals to take to work in a budget ❤

[@jshealey9084]

i make the crumbled sausage egg and cheese all the time for breakfast. never put it on bread tho. will have to try that. it is one of my favorites.

[@DollarTreeDinners]

Hope you enjoy :) it was great!

[@debbiewilson2247]

Hiiii!!! 😄 I really liked today's video & everything you made looked really good!! The toasted ham sandwich & the broccoli with cheese & rice looked so yummy!! And I agree, chips added to the meal is always a win!!! Well, have a nice evening, & see you tomorrow!!!

[@lindabaumwart9380]

Love your videos and ideas on how to live off of on 35-40 dollars, Loki is cute when he talks it they're both adorable

[@kerryisham3045]

That brocolli cheddar rice cake looks amazing! Y to the Um!

[@monkeymcbean]

About the leftover tuna casserole, I was thinking you could make patties with it and fry them up? Maybe crush some of the chips inside them.

[@sandy-pf9bb]

That sounds really good!

[@chrissports1480]

Love her, and her videos!

[@seashellspeer]

My chocolate lab perked up when she heard Loki talking 😆

[@lorrainegoodrich698]

Your portions are large I really like that!

[@dennisfrench8225]

Love back to you!!!!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

So what I got out of this week... 1. You've added the basic "casserole" to my radar. I make lots of rice and potato type "bowl" meals and can now add this variant to these two base ingredients I use regularly. 2. I would not have thought to make the "casserole" as a base and put all of the goodies on as "toppings" instead of mixing in into the casserole (making them more like my bowl meals). Adding various "topping" combinations of cheese, protein and "fixings'" only to the top of these base options will add even more variety. These two points should certainly add numerous combinations of variety to my basic meals I didn't have before.