$5 Crockpot Dinners: Easy & Delicious Extreme Budget Meals

[@Fdt172]

Whenever you are using smoked sausage, you need to brown it on the stove first it will add so much flavor to the soup

[@jamiecrowe7739]

A little tip for the corn starch slurry. Mix in a bowl with cold water and then you take some of the hot broth and add the to the slurry before dumping in. It incorporates quickly. My mom taught me.😊

[@LeahCary78]

Tuna and noodles 1 bag pasta 1.45$ 1 can tuna .98c Half cup peas @ .25c I can cream of mushroom soup Little S&P All USD AND GREAT VALUE TOTAL 3.70$

[@penelopegrier5073]

I grew up on that. It’s so good!

[@LeahCary78]

@penelopegrier5073 I make it atleast 5 tines a mth. It's always our favorite

[@penelopegrier5073]

@@LeahCary78 I’m not allowed to make it for my family. My husband won’t allow peas to be used in meals. And you just can’t use anything else. It won’t be the same.

[@cindypatrick785]

This takes me back to my childhood when my momma fixed our family of 7 this dish . She would either serve it as a hot dish or she would use noodles, mayonnaise, peas and celery to make a cold pasta salad . It was tasty either way😋 10:24

[@mylane8904]

​@cindypatrick785, what a great variation on traditional Tuna casserole! I would never have thought of it, thank you. I will be making it soon!

[@Lacesoflove]

Your favorite salsa over chicken breasts in the crockpot. Put over rice when its done. Fast to put together before you go to work.

[@AnastaciaInCleveland]

This is one of my go-to recipes! I add a bit of cumin and chili powder to kick it up a notch. I shred the cooked chicken, give it a few minutes to soak up the salsa, and then serve it over brown rice.

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

You can't go wrong with budget meals nowadays. Our favorite is French onion chicken. It's just French onion soup and chicken. We serve it over mashed potatoes, but you could serve it over rice or egg noodles if you don't have mashed potatoes.

[@SeeMindyMom]

That's a good one! Thank you for the idea! :)

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@SeeMindyMom you're so very welcome.

[@janallen541]

How long do you cook the chicken and soup?

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

@@janallen541 3-4 hours on high.

[@HazelHammond1505]

yummy idea that you. I been cooking for so many years . I need some new ideas. thank you Miss Alma

[@motivatedmindful1976]

Variety helps. My mom was a child of the depression. Bread and butter with jelly along with a side of apple sauce and carrot sticks with the crock pot meal. There is a reason that was done. It increases calorie intake along with nutrients. It also pleases the palate.

[@alieshahill8937]

I am 40 and grew up with a single mom and we almost always had applesauce and bread and butter with dinner. Definitely a good inexpensive way to bulk up a meal.

[@bonnieballew7762]

To thicken the potato soup you can also smash some of the potatoes or add a little potato flakes.

[@SeeMindyMom]

So true!

[@cindyricksgers6478]

You know I've got old potato flakes sitting in the pantry, I never seem to use them, excellent idea!! Making this tonight:)

[@meganshriver5457]

Instant 'taters are my favorite "hearty" hack!!

[@zuzanna4380]

I appreciate it so much, that you always say the same thing. That this is not meant to be a regular meal plan. Of course, we can survive one day for 2$ only on instant ramen, but that is not sustainable for a human body and noone deserves to live like this. It is so kind of you to encourage people to seek support when they go through tough times, and to give support, when they have resources to share. 💕 PS: I love the slow cooker recipes, great video!

[@daniellellie12]

Love this! Not $5/serving.... $5 total!! Please keep these coming! Food eats up so much of our budget. (Pun intended. 😉)

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

😅

[@marilynboles6131]

I made the white bean and sausage dish tonight!! My crockpot cooked a little slower, however it was a BIG hit with the family! I made some simple cornbread on the side too.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

My family won't do cornbread, but they'll do a French loaf. I miss it because my mom always did cornbread with meals like this when I was growing up. I don't know how my own kids and my sister don't care for cornbread.

[@tmontero8492]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 try adding a handful of grated cheese and a drained can of corn to the batter. It may need to bake a little longer. You will be amazed how quickly it disappears!

[@ej3016]

@@tmontero8492 I add steamed broccoli bits to half of my corn muffins - the other half of batch I leave plain so I can either warm and serve with maple syrup or with a strong flavoured jam / jelly - half a dozen corn muffins each week got me thru college and now as a pensioner - amazing savoury and sweet 😉🤭

[@vickigsolomon1241]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 It's ok to cook something you like that your family doesn't. Eat it all yourself, or invite a friend to share. I taught my family to like pork chops by cooking them for myself.

[@heatherd6598]

Thank you MindyMom! I was literally NEEDING cheap crockpot meal recipes! Crockpot is life with littles.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad I could deliver!

[@lindycarpenter1585]

I cook these recipes for my family all the time. I make the bolognese more traditional with ground beef. And use dried kidney beans for the beans and rice with creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. It is so delicious, healthy, and filling.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I was thinking creole seasoning with the beans and sausage recipe, too. That looked so yummy.

[@shahndeloaksong7618]

Here is a little tip for even more flavor, add a splash of white vinegar to soups for that lovely acid taste. If your soup tastes a bit flat, try the vinegar.

[@mdoe37]

These videos are so timely, Mindy! As a single person, I don't have the struggle for cheap meals. Its very helpful to have videos like these to reference when I am chatting with folks that mention things are getting tight. I wouldn't call these meals basic. You take time to make them appealing both visually and with flavor. Thanks for all you so!

[@janicemunro2458]

seems to be sustainable enough to me. nothing wrong with cheap eating. most of your recipes are pretty good for a lot of people. .

[@blessedhomeschoolmommy1453]

Same. I’m like what’s the problem? lol

[@itsjustme.7059]

I love beans and rice with smoked sausage. Cornbread to go with it is the best.

[@alphadog3384]

Oh Mindy l love crockpot meals. Thanks again for your service.

[@islandgirl3615]

The snapshots of ingredients is so helpful! I took a screenshot to make my grocery list, and rewatched the video for instructions ❤

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I have a whole computer file of screenshots from Mindy's videos. 🥰

[@Duhhhhhhhhhhhhh.duhhhhhhhh]

Another great video as always! I especially love that you mention food insecurity resources in many videos along with ideas of places to try….your content is such a blessing to so many❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.

[@tinaking6833]

I love your videos. You are so down to earth and relatable. I just have to say... Your pasta noodle twirl into the pan at the first recipe was truly a work of art. Somehow I missed this video when it came out, so I am watching this one first, and then the new one just came out a bit ago. 😀

[@janetdowning1443]

These recipes are handy being its winter in Australia. Thank you 3 more recipes for the crockpot. I love that you can set and forget, my kind of meal😊❤😊

[@KyraSanders]

Thanks for these! I have a friend with 3 kids and will gift her a housewarming meal from one of your recipes.

[@RebeccaChekeleleeBrambila]

Clicked so fast on this 😂 Cheap+crock pot = yes PLEASE!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Me, too! It's tricky these days, but still doable. :)

[@XOXO-yr9yh]

Crock pot meals are my favorite ❤ Thank you!

[@MorticiaAddams23]

Yes 🎉 more crockpot meals please. These were so helpful to throw together quickly for the family. Thanks!

[@judithcoe7551]

Thank you for all the good budget friendly meals!

[@christinah8670]

Perfect timing. I was just searching for crockpot recipes because I’m always pressed for time lately.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Me, too. We have a volleyball game tonight, so I"m getting something going in the crockpot now!

[@bleutitanium6513]

This is the first time I have saw any of your content. This was a good Video. Very helpful ideas for college students and people on tight budgets. Simple cooking techniques, easily acquired ingredients. Meals anyone should be able to make. They also allow for individual tastes. Great Job. I'll be checking out some of your other content ! Thanks !

[@susanmolnar9606]

Hope you subscribed! We’re family here. Welcome aboard.

[@donedennison9237]

If you want a sauce to "marry" and you're using canned ingredients... you can put them together for in the fridge and cook later. We batch cook ground beef so often that's ready to go. This last batch, we had bell peppers that needed to use up so we cooked those with onion and the hamburger. So yummy for tacos, pasta, sloppy joe etc.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I need to use my slow cooker more! Thank you for the video!

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure!

[@brendahall5419]

I discovered that the honey baked ham store near me will have their ham bones for sale, sometime BOGO. They are very meaty and really make your beans taste so good. It's nice to have in the freezer.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

If your grocer has an in-house butcher you can ask, too.

[@Kim-eh2ov]

I found some smoked pork necks at our Walmart that had 2 per package pretty cheap came home decided them into freezer bags and froze, now when I slow cook my beans in crockpot I add a chunk of the meat into the pot! GAME CHANGER ON THE USUALY BORING POT OF BEANS

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

Other ways to thicken potato soup: potato flakes; puree some of the soup, as you did earlier with the beans; or add some pureed white beans for some extra protein.

[@marywatkins6798]

My favorite type of your videos! I make potato soup often and, when the potatoes are done in the crock pot I like to mash some of them down with a potato masher (I do this right in crock pot) but leave some chunks whole. Works every time. I like a thicker, chunky soup. I like to use a ham bone that I froze after Easter but I have also used a bit of diced ham. I do the same with beans, and always do a quick soak. Great info!

[@ireneroy8820]

Great recipes! I always try to stick to $5 meals for my husband and I, have to get practically everything on sale. White beans, I sauté onions, green peppers and 3 or 4 slices of bacon, or leftover ham from holidays in bacon grease and, add chicken broth and Tony seasoning. Then add beans Serve with Rice and a cornbread 1/2 of cornbread is saved for the next days meal.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Oh yeah! My original idea for the beans was bacon, but when I coudn't make it work I switched to sausage. The bacon grease would add some great flavor, too!

[@michellefitz4287]

I always forget about how delicious corn bread is!

[@ireneroy8820]

@@michellefitz4287 and if you get jiffy, it’s $0.60 a box, I make it so buttery and crunchy on the bottom by adding 1-2 tablespoons of butter 🧈 to my cast iron skillet 🍳 and heating that up in the oven for 10 minutes at 400 degrees before adding my cornbread mix in the skillet So good!!

[@brg2743]

The potato soup with smoked sausage and cream cheese is a good idea. Yum.

[@pom-momtina6254]

Crockpots are a LIFESAVER! Perfect for those with busy schedules, hungry kids, tight finances, and ESPECIALLY loved during this summer's heat wave that made using the oven and heating up the house a hard PASS! LOL! We use our crockpot year round!

[@kathyk9519]

Yum!! These also, not only budget frjendly, but keep the boredom out of eating the same type of meals. Hope you understand what I mean. Have a great week and God bless y'all. 😊

[@SeeMindyMom]

I get it!

[@cindypatrick785]

Another hot dish our family always enjoyed was kind of like shepherds pie Brown 2 lbs of ground beef( I choose ground turkey), w chopped onions drain grease Spread meat mixture like) Mix 1 can tomato soup w 1/2 can water, pour over veggies Fill the rest of the pan with either sliced potatoes or mashed Then mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup w 1/2 can milk Pour over the potatoes Season well Cover with aluminum foil and bake 375 1 hr 15 minutes 7:58

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

You're fancy, lol. When my kids where little I would just do the meat & veggie mixture on the stove top and serve it over mashed potatoes (open sandwich/diner style) for my "kind of like Shepherd's pie." Now that they're old enough to help, we do make the recipe properly and bake it.

[@eathomelive]

That was a full on tsp. of red pepper flakes, but I am here for it. Yum.

[@nancykaufman1645]

Thanks Mindy! I try and keep beans, rice, pasta and potatoes on hand.Polish Sausage freezes well, and my grocery has a bag of celery,carrots and onions already chopped in the freezer section. These meals are perfect when bad weather, kids activities or just wanting to drop and go. I especially love this bean recipe, so it is first on my list to try ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

I'm with you. Those cheap starches really come in handy for stretching a meal, and help fill us up!

[@Zorro-5515]

🇨🇦 I've never cooked beans as a main course - other than traditional Boston baked beans- your Northern White look delicious, healthy and budget friendly. I'm going to try them. Thanks!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

So lucky to find the celery and carrots already chopped. My stores only have the onions. I stock regularly on dehydrated onions, carrots and celery though, for the lazy days.

[@laurawood4476]

You sold me ! I subscribed!

[@daylelambrecht7989]

@@Zorro-5515 Hi! I wondered if you tried this one yet. I just saw this video a couple days ago and the beans/sausage one looked to good to wait too long to try so it is currently in my crockpot and smelling divine!😉

[@swatson1190]

Thank you for the bean recipe. I am always looking for new ways to cook them as we have them for dinner once a week and then the next day for lunch.

[@rg-mi5hh]

Make homemade meatballs with bread and hamburger. Bake first in oven for a little while. Put them in crockpot. Put 2 cups of hot water and 6 boulion cubes together and dissolve. Put in crockpot with onion. Pour the 2 cups of water and boulion over the meat balls. Cook on high all day. Man oh man. Tasty stuff. Julia Pacheco youtuber had this recipe with frozen meatballs from store. So good.

[@susanmolnar9606]

Julia has great recipes and has her own cookbook!

[@maryjanegibson7743]

When I make potato soup, I like to mash some of the potatoes in the liquid after they are cooked through. This makes the soup thicker without adding thickening agents. I also grate cheese and add it to the soup.

[@jamiekendall7245]

Sometimes I use a tablespoon or 2 of instant potato flakes to thicken my potato type soups. Works great.

[@SeeMindyMom]

That's a good trick!

[@poltive]

Oh dang, that pasta sauce looks fantastic!

[@kylemayer3884]

This meal sounds great. The pasta with the sausage and vegs. Thanks for sharing.

[@billvetter5328]

The fact that you are using Earl "The Peral" Campbell's, from the Houston Oilers, sausage gets my thumbs up, and sub... Go, girl.

[@chrissytempin4185]

QT is the best place ever! We just got one in town and every pump is always full. Their food and beverage selection is insane!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

QT sale items made into meals have fed me all week+. Last month I was on the road: spent

[@gentillydanny]

About the white bean slow cooker process: I never would've thought of adding a package of Ranch Dressing and I was surprised you added salt at the beginning. I guess the pre-cooking and the long time in the cooker takes care of that. Your family is lucky to have you. As always, thumbs up.

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

Mirepoix is one word, two syllables (Anglicized pronunciation: meer pwah).😉♥

[@katherinefein3261]

I love that tip about quick soaking beans, i was always under the impression that you had to boil them for hours and hours, but according to you you boil for two or three minutes and then sit in a pot- definitely going to try that Thanks!!!

[@katesmith8394]

Thanks, Mindy! Your videos are always so helpful 💛

[@kayburris8464]

They all looked good and easy, thats for me.

[@AleksJ541]

So grateful for this video and its timing! Really need some easy meals for nights with extra-curriculars now that school is starting up again. Much love and gratitude from Canada! ❤

[@LadyEveBooks]

This is super helpful! We have gluten allergies, so it's been very hard to have affordable meals. We are big fans of crockpot meals

[@susanmolnar9606]

Mindy great crockpot recipes. I just used mine yesterday for a great beef stew. And budget meals are always good to have in your back pocket. ❣️

[@danacowles2848]

I just made your spaghetti recipe! I didn’t have time to do it in the crockpot so I have it in the instant pot for 10 minutes. I can’t wait! Also, I didn’t have celery so I doubled the onion and carrot. Your recipe was a saver today!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

How did you like the results?

[@danacowles2848]

@@yvonnepalmquist8676 it was really delicious! It’s the best sauce I’ve made or remember eating!

[@michellefitz4287]

Really nice to see the easy to follow, simple ingredients family friendly meals! I also have a slow cooker that can sauté first. Perfect!:)

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for watching!

[@waysheemoovz]

A few minutes in, but I am already loving this marinara sauce recipe!!

[@abbigailburkes4408]

What you did with the sausage link is genius! I’m not a fan of sausage in links like that because it’s often times chewy to me, but I could see myself enjoying it all minced up like that in those beans. I will be trying this

[@SeeMindyMom]

It’s a trick I learned from my dad. It’s how he makes chili.

[@DinnerswithSheridan]

We love your channel and ideas! You are very inspiring!!

[@evamendenhall6126]

The Northern Bean soup looks delicious 😋. Great recipes, Mindy.

[@valeriebarnes3926]

I got to try the beans and sausage dish, that looks good.😊

[@kimrok1]

Dave Ramsey would be proud! Beans and Rice!!!!

[@lifewithroscoe6513]

I used canned veggies. But I save the liquid from them. I put the liquid in the freezer in a container and when it is full, I use it as stock in my slow cooker. I may add some beef or chicken stock to it for added flavor

[@sharoncontini3284]

Smart idea

[@bc-fh7tv]

Those beans look sooo good! I think I'll make them tomorrow.

[@bc-fh7tv]

Just came back here to find the recipe again, they were a huge hit!

[@kaylaarrowood3873]

They all look delicious!!! Thank you!

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@paulamcleod1227]

Wow! lots of flavor meal ideas! I saw that video last year and it was really beneficial, especially for home cooks that are just starting out. Thanks for the link again for those of you who missed it.

[@beckyatkinson7283]

These all look great! Definitely trying the bean recipe! 🫘

[@SeeMindyMom]

It was so good. My husband raved about it, too! If you have some tortilla chips to add, they're great for dipping!

[@matabrandy1]

Love all the recipes they are not lacking

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks! I"m thinking about making this a series. :)

[@candycemonroe7345]

​@@SeeMindyMom yes, please

[@blessedhomeschoolmommy1453]

@@SeeMindyMom Please do!!

[@kimberlymiller655]

Brilliant!! Love the Mirepoix ideas!!

[@blessedhomeschoolmommy1453]

Oh the beans and and smoked sausage sounds good!!

[@RAM-eb2te]

❤❤❤ Yummy! I use my crockpot year round! 😊

[@RebeccaChekeleleeBrambila]

Me too! It makes so much sense to use it in hot weather and cold weather.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Me, too!

[@colleenspiegel7285]

Great ideas!!

[@Kayenne54]

Yes to the Crockpots now that have the Brown/Sear function!! Saves that extra pot/pan on the stove issue. Why they didn't make the crockpots with this option from the get-go I could never figure out. My personal opinion is that meat should be sealed before cooking in the slow cooker, otherwise it looks and tastes bleh. These meals look great! I'm trying a few of them this week, thank you for the great ideas. Much appreciated.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

My mom has made her potato soup starting with a mirepoix my entire life. Instead of any meat or cheese, she makes a simple pot with egg noodles and evaporated milk at the end. The only seasoning other than the aromatics is salt. It's silky, cozy and oh so delicious. It's fast, affordable, and it last for days. The egg noodles make it very filling.

[@media1groupDC]

So happy you came up in my feed! Love your style! Great helpful info! Cajun cook here so we season the same way you do minus the Cayenne. New Sub. Looking forward to new content!

[@AnnafromAlaska]

Yay! Needed this today!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Glad I could deliver!

[@thetaekwondoe3887]

I'm not on a strict food budget, but I like different recipes, and if they're cheap, so much the better. The beans and the potato soup look great. This is the first video of yours I've seen. Gonna dig through your channel and see what I can find. (And maybe recommend some to my mother who IS on a budget and should use some of these, but probably won't.)

[@amandaramsay5934]

Wonderful recipes ❤

[@missbehave4137]

I'm already looking forward to autumn and my soup of the week. My teenagers have to go through it 😅

[@SeeMindyMom]

Me, too! I love fall and winter, and soup is my thing. I think my family eventually tires of it, but I never do! LOL!

[@Zorro-5515]

🇨🇦LOVE homemade soup in the cold months. Hubby..Lipton chicken Noodle only. It's pure salt, no chicken! Yikes.

[@missbehave4137]

​@@SeeMindyMom btw, I love your ideas! Even if they are not cheap for me. Here in Switzerland I pay around $8 for 2kg of dried white beans.

[@nancyshrout-wankowski7147]

@@Zorro-5515 Same here. I buy the boxed Lipton insted of the canned for him. Will sometimes add chicken, carrots, celery.

[@melann7380]

I did not realize that jalapeno's were on a shortage and just thought my local grocery store had really dropped the ball because they never had them lol. Great recipes, btw

[@SeeMindyMom]

I noticed it a few weeks back, and when I researched, it looked like there was a recall. But they're coming back now! They're such a cheap way to add some flavor to a dish. One jalapeno is like 14cents! LOL

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

For those that don't like heat, if you can swing a bell pepper or a small can of green chiles or other non-spicy pepper in the budget, they go a long way for flavor, too. They're just not quite as inexpensive as jalapeno peppers. Don't be afraid to try or learn about different varieties of peppers. I never realized how much I like various peppers until later in life, learning they're not all spicy.

[@kevincrozier8625]

I am a salt and pepper guy. Simple. Since I had my gall bladder out, I cannot handle a lot of spices or beans. But the slow cooker is the way to go. I use it a lot.

[@kerriday6780]

I would love to see you guys do another taste/ ranking like you did with the pringles and little debbie.

[@nancyshrout-wankowski7147]

I'm gonna have to find that! I swear the Pringles recipe has changed, and not for the better; where is my salt to lick off, prior to chewing?

[@mfarley252]

This is one of my favorite videos! I’m going to make them all! Thanks for the inspiration !

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@rita7656]

Hi Mindy! I'm a new subscriber and i really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for sharing and i will be making some of these meals. Just for my husband and myself.

[@christinej2828]

Thank you so much for giving practical ideas that help stretch our money.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Happy to help!

[@MerryScraps]

Great recipes, thank you! There is an Amish store near me. The spices are super cheap there & they are great spices. You need to keep things like garlic powder in your fridge when it is humid because they have no caking agent in them.

[@sharoncontini3284]

I cook stuffed peppers in the crockpot. I use different meats, seasonings, tomato based liquid, and a little cheese. Try different combos like tex/mex, Italian, cheeseburger, etc.

[@TXPrincessPaula]

That Earl Campbell sausage brand has me over here singing, "Luv ya blue!" and "Houston Oilers #1!"

[@carenharper3669]

Ibfind if you put the meat in at the beginning of cooking its flavorless. I always put it in towards the end of cooking so it doesnt taste like flavorless blobs. I mean in beans and potato soup, stuff like thst. Definitely not roasts and such. Lol great video

[@summerh5357]

Hi Mindy :) I have been a silent supporter of your channel for a few years now and always appreciate your content and money saving ideas. I wondered if you used the whole bag of northern beans the in the recipe you were making.

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Yummy 😋... great ideas ❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks!

[@ashleyt6237]

Trying some of these soon!

[@littlebug1026]

I just do great northerns, ham and onion. AMAZING!!! Great Northerns are my fav!!! i have yet to find smoked sausage that is not so salty it makes me crazy and I love salt!

[@wowtv101]

YIUUMMM ALL LOOKS SO GOOD 🎉❤

[@craftmom5302]

Mindy was right when she was talking about buying like your spaghetti and bulk it's probably a little cheaper but for us moms that are like on food stamps and fixed incomes and whatnot food pantries are your best friends because you will never have to pay for spaghetti again like ever and they usually offer you another pasta on top of that as well like elbow Mac or even egg noodles if they're there like normally you can get two different styles of pastas out of a food pantry if they're available at the time of course but also it's another great place to get like your petite diced tomatoes or if you're like me and have a garden and learning how to do food preservation for yourself like canning and freezing Etc then that would also help your budget go further I mean yeah you can spend some money in your garden don't get me wrong but in the long run it pays for itself and it helps your food budget out so much in the winter time Food For Thought for all your mama's out there on tight budgets and have the yard to have a garden and always remember you don't necessarily have to have your garden in the backyard unless of course you have a homeowners association you have to deal with otherwise you can use your front yard to I have a garden in my front yard I'm going to have one in my side yard and in my backyard because I would rather have food production versus having to cut grass all the time😂

[@SeeMindyMom]

Good point!

[@natalieeubank4533]

Just a tip try using the word like less it makes you sound as though you are 12 years old

[@Lacesoflove]

I saw some of the Farmer's Market takes food stamps too and some of them said they match 25 dollars for fruits and vegetables too. So if you give them 25 they give you 50 to spend.

[@penelopegrier5073]

I’ve thought about having a garden that big so I wouldn’t have to mow the grass. I don’t regret that thought. 😂

[@kims1941]

@@natalieeubank4533 Yes!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, thanks Mindy ❤️😋👍😋

[@crissygeyer7292]

Thank you for the recipe ideas and your hair looks fabulous❤

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you. I"m trying to grow it out, and it's proving very tricky. LOL!

[@michellefitz4287]

I totally agree- her natural beauty, makeup and slight curls look so good on her!

[@crissygeyer7292]

​@@SeeMindyMomIf I may suggest it prenatal vitamins I have thyroid disease and my hair has always fallen out and been shoulder length It is now almost to my behind and it only took about 3 years to get that way The vitamins were a game changer regardless you what lovely❤

[@crissygeyer7292]

​@@michellefitz4287I so agree with you she is absolutely stunning all natural❤

[@msamy3883]

These look like excellent staple recipes. Can you suggest how to incorporate these into more rounded meals. What can I add to make it heartier or more complete, when my budget has a bit more cushioning? Side salad or a veggie side? I notice that you also add cut fruit to your meals often would this be a place where that would come into play? I absolutely love these videos. I am a busy person with a home of 7. All hard working and large appetites, I adore the simplicity and inspiration I get from your videos. Thank you!

[@nancyshrout-wankowski7147]

Buttered bread, Jiffy corn meal muffins - I make two boxes as directed and then add one half cup sugar and mix it again briefly, side salad, for a cooked vegetable choice I would use two cans of the same veggie for your size family or a can of peas mixed with a can of carrots, celery and carrot sticks with a side of ranch or blue cheese or poppyseed or raspberry dressing - whatever is on sale that they will eat or that you have been wanting to try, biscuits if you can find reasonable or make your own, cut up two or three apples and mix with applesauce and cinnamon - no I don't peel them.

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@@nancyshrout-wankowski7147 CUT VEGETABLES. Thats the side I’m preparing today. Thank you! This is very helpful.