✨NEW✨ Budget Meal Plan: Beat Inflation in 2024

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

I found your channel over a year ago and so glad I found it. It has saved me money and time. You are a blessing to everyone who watches.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much. You are always so kind and I appreciate it. :)

[@rebelgirl9436]

There's also a pretty red haired girl who does dollar Tree meals. Her channel is Dollar Tree Dinners

[@dailynaturewalks]

I’ve never made any of your recipes because I can’t have many of the foods you use… but I still watch every video to support your channel. I just like your videos. Thanks! 😃

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you, I appreciate that! You might enjoy my vlogging channel, since you can’t make a lot of the recipes I share. That’s just more day-in-the-life style content over there. :)

[@laurabelle89]

@@princessdumbarton9877you’re so rude. Just leave.

[@laurabelle89]

@@princessdumbarton9877yep. You can have an opinion. And you can also keep that opinion to yourself. If you don’t like her recipes, just move on. You don’t have to be here and you don’t have to leave rude comments.

[@purpleemp-he6vu]

@@princessdumbarton9877 there are many channels to watch.

[@catb10001]

@princessdumbarton9877 There are alternatives to pork sausage, you could use chicken or Beyond sausage (which is plant based) and use a plant based cheese or milk if you wanted to avoid dairy.

[@melissalorang3304]

I used to worry that if I passed away my husband wouldn't know how to take care of our 1/2 acre yard and 123 year old house and all its quirks. After I told him that he replied, "oh if you're gone, we're selling the house and moving into a condo!" That actually made me feel much better 😂

[@dianasimplifies]

😂😂😂

[@deeehi3]

Practical.

[@Jen-Chapin]

One thing I love about Iowa is that we don’t have to pay tax on groceries ❤

[@phoebemcneece9273]

Wait... You're in Iowa? How did I miss that? 😅

[@zuzanna4380]

Mindy, you should look up "apple crumble" - very popular in UK, but in other parts of Europe too. It's basically the apples that you did, except you put them in a baking tray (without much sugar) and top with a sand-like mixture of sugar, flour and butter. This caramelizes on top of the apples during the baking process and gives the apples a sweet crunch. It goes amazing with ice cream or just cream or custard poured over on top as well! Your family should try that!

[@kristinburke5849]

We have that in the US too. Particularly popular in the northeast.

[@ekomomaimm]

I'm so "glad for you ",that you don't have tax on food anymore! I always thought it was "criminal "😢 I live in Ohio!

[@lyndsaymoehrman]

Same!

[@lisaward3890]

Hello MindyMom i really am looking forward to trying the orzo rice dish. I wonder how it would work up in an instant pot any ideas?

[@marybowling7652]

Thanks for making mistakes and showing them. I am not a great cook, but I am learning and we are saving so much money and my husband is a fabulous home cook so he helps a lot! I love your recipes and all the ideas for substitutions as sometimes I forget things even when I make a list for this week's meal plans.

[@lindahendricks1868]

So Mindy, that's why we love you. Ordinary mom. And showed us how to fix and it looks delicious. You said so yourself. Love from Indiana ❤

[@MacK91.99]

I got two $10 steak meals at Price Chopper in MO and cute football brownies- with tax it was over $27. I had $25 in cash. :/ Darn seasonal Little Debbie tax !!

[@teresahaynes8757]

I like to use pumpkin pie spice in my french toast mixture. It is such a nice little difference.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Oh that’s a great idea!

[@nancyanne1402]

I mix it in the pancake mix too.

[@e.smeltzer9286]

I appreciate you discussing your corrections. As Chef Geoffrey Zakarian says "you can always eat your mistakes." And I believe that to a point. But I have learned that pretty much anything can be edible by adding enough of one or more of the following: salt, pepper, hot sauce, salsa, bacon bits, ranch dressing, or cheese lol Newer rotations in our house: Top some banana with a few tbsp of yogurt and granola/oats. Add some broken up chocolate for an extra treat. It can be breakfast, a dessert, or a snack. Turkey, sharp cheddar, and green apple sandwiches Chicken with pasta, pesto, zucchini, broccoli, parm cheese Romaine, steak, pear, and bleu cheese salad with balsamic vinaigrette Sticky chicken - toss a jar of mango chutney and red pepper flakes in a baking dish, add drumsticks, and bake at 350 for an hour or so. Serve alongside cilantro lime rice with tomato.

[@DinnerswithSheridan]

My wife and I recently started our own cooking channel, which was completely inspired by you. Thanks for what you do! We love your videos! ❤

[@brandyh3536]

Side note, i love Rada knives. I always add to my collection when my son sells them for fundraising

[@SeeMindyMom]

I like them, too! I actually hadn’t heard of Rada until they reached out to me a few years back about a sponsorship. Now I buy stuff from them every year for myself or for family members at Christmas.

[@lruisi01]

You are a marvel. Your tips and sharing your knowledge have been extremely helpful for myself and countless others, I have no doubt. Sending you and yours much love and light 💛

[@SeeMindyMom]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate the kind words!

[@brianaoops9277]

I’m not even a mom, just a 22 year old trying to make sure my boyfriend, cat and I eat well and save money where need be. These videos always encourage me to shop smart, and maybe one day make my own videos for people my age. Thanks for the video! I’ll be subscribing 🤍

[@Cheriahdoll]

Not only have you un-Bobby-ed me, you have great valued me! I would never shop at Walmart but now I want everything you buy!

[@SeeMindyMom]

I love this comment! 😂 I know exactly what (who) you mean. Everybody has to do what they feel is best, but I find his way of shopping/eating/living to be unattainable for most regular families. I have tried to be balanced and realistic here, so I appreciate that it’s coming through.

[@dianasimplifies]

Lol love Bobby but yes it's very expensive. I take the general concepts and do what I can. 😂

[@mje-d7v]

I was in Walmart just a few short days ago. I bought the wrong food. Wish I'd seen this first. This looks very good--and a lot cheaper. Thank you for these videos.

[@jenniferwilson3436]

That salted caramel ice cream has become one of my favorites! The chocolate pieces in it are so good!

[@DavidBrooks-mq6js]

(Posting as Joyce) Thank you for this video! I really like ones with new recipes to try. Thank you for keeping it real, no one is certainly perfect. I have made many mistakes in the kitchen, sometimes not a big deal, and other times, well.... Keep up the good work!!

[@corinnespanelewski4732]

I do my best shopping when money is really tight. I need to apply that every week not just the tight weeks but your ideas really pay off for me on those tight weeks.

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

I love Gala apples, but not for cooking. I remember the first time I cooked with them and noticed that they give off what I find to be a weird perfume when they're warm.

[@crazychick]

Thank goodness for the state stopping tax on food! I love watching Oklahoma people im in rural Oklahoma so i can normally get what you are at our stores here so its more likely i can get good info from your videos!

[@christianbilliot7936]

I really don't subscribe much, but you've helped me save money and sanity enough times. You deserve it! Thanks for all your help!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Oh my goodness! I do apples in the oven and put them in oatmeal. The salted caramel is next level!

[@sarahmancao7834]

So thankful for you! Family of 5 on one income, with toddlers with crazy food allergies. I get so much inspiration from your meals, even when I have to modify some to stay allergy safe. I tell all my mom friends about your channel!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad I can help with some ideas. :)

[@TonyaRobertson]

I love that you include a dessert

[@lorijohnsto8308]

My niece loves that sea salt caramel ice cream from Walmart.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Great recipes! I am a fan of the GV Seasalt Caramel ice cream. They also make a great peanut butter cup ice cream! Thanks Mindy!!

[@lonereed1]

I make something very similar to the cinnamon apples, but I eat it with oatmeal for breakfast! So yummy

[@susieleiper]

Thank you Mindy!

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure!

[@amyann47]

That Italian rice looks great. I’m gluten free and it’s so hard finding budget meals.

[@natalieeubank4533]

You can still make it as rice is gluten free

[@natalieeubank4533]

Many pastas have gluten free options now as well

[@Erica-n8i]

Yay!!! So excited for another video likes this ❤ wonderful video.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks! I plan to do more like this one. :)

[@marilyncausey9348]

Why have I never never thought to make Italian seasoned rice?? Thanks for the great idea!

[@teresameek668]

Your hair looks great!

[@karenrockemam7921]

I so enjoy your channel!

[@susanpeterson7250]

All the recipes look delicious. Have a great week!

[@phyltorkelsonp9268]

Great recipes! And…when you do occasionally have a “mess up”, which is not often at all, you show us ways to correct things or adjust the recipes to save the meals! We all need to know that! Your channel is an inspirational to many!!

[@jackieb1951]

Yum! And a great value.

[@carolynmaves503]

You could add raw carrots sticks to your last meal. Adding interest with color and texture. New subscriber, really enjoying your videos! Thanks.

[@christeenprice5637]

Your hair looks great

[@cindym7234]

Very yummy recipes!!!👍❤

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

That last dish you rescued looked beautiful! Thank you for the video!

[@marieb9926]

These are some great and different budget dinners. I'd love to come home to any of these.

[@rajimac]

I cooked your crockpot potato and sausage soup/stew the other day. It was in a recent video. I adjusted it slightly as I don’t live in America and didn’t have the same kind of sausage. I used a polish smoked sausage . It turned out lovely. Thanks for the recipes.

[@itsjustme.7059]

You are always so creative with your meals. Thank you for sharing. It’s very much appreciated.

[@lynnchristensen5510]

So glad to see these budget meal plans. It is so helpful. Thank you so much.❤

[@kl3258]

Thanks Mindi!! Love the budget ideas!! ❤❤❤

[@HazelHammond1505]

thank you Mindy. I have been cooking for65+ years. and I forget things. I get side tracked. and I'm happy to see it's not just me. and I will change my mind and cook something a different way like you did. then need to stop and think why did it come out different . OH yea that's why.. thank you for being Human. Mindy. yes I do that and so far I have managed to safe all the meals also. Good for you.

[@betterlivingonabudget]

Gotta love a one-pot pasta dish, that looks amazing. The sauteed apples and ice cream made my mouth water, yum! 😋

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you 😋

[@athomewithtexasgirl9888]

Oh that chicken with the pepperjack cheese looks so good. I definitely want to try that recipe. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@pattywilliams788]

You always come through with the easy, tasty meals, Mindy. The last recipe is speaking to me especially. Thanks so much!!

[@SeeMindyMom]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@nolaa.1815]

good stuff Mindy, thanks for another great video! I can't help but wonder if these dinners wouldn't be a better value if the budget was considered in the context of the rest of the week; e.g. if i was actually doing this, I wouldn't buy a 1lb bag of carrots, I'd go to Aldi where I can get a 2lb bag for $1.50, then my other lb of carrots can get eaten for lunches. and I can also get those apples cheaper in a sack and the extra apples are tasty for snacks, breakfast etc.

[@cindycampbell2166]

That chicken soup looks good! I may try that when the weather cools off. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@carmenguerrero8679]

Mindy..could you make a recipe with hatch green chili stew? Enjoy u

[@kayburris8464]

You always give us such great videos. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@marciadoyle8295]

I enjoy your channel. I live in northwestern Illinois.

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thanks for watching!

[@melann7380]

Those all look great, thanks!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I love green chiles, that pasta dish looks fantastic.

[@SeeMindyMom]

It was tasty!

[@Budgetb]

Always lovely recipes, the soup looked soo yummy! ❤

[@Medina323]

I love your videos. Love the real life content 😁 you come up with such great ideas.

[@nancykaufman1645]

Love the budget videos! I can make these for my hubby and I, divide them and freeze two to have later !😉❤

[@jillbritton6085]

I have been getting notifications for your videos again! I always look forward to your videos.

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, thanks Mindy ❤️❤️❤️

[@annethompson2212]

great video and those black glasses look great on you 😊

[@rz-zd2dd]

That dessert looked so good!!

[@teddybear283]

I appreciate your content. It’s always well thought out

[@daniellekurek5656]

I live in western New York and put everything for these meals in my walmart cart and came to $43 with tax...I wish food here wasn't so expensive😢 but love your videos and all the ideas of different meals! I love trying new meals!

[@debiwillis9045]

I would add the pasta to the chicken mixture so it all taste great!!!

[@JustMeeee2]

Thank you for the video 🩷

[@mandyjackson2677]

I've watched your vlogging channel before but I can't remember the name of it? Love your videos

[@abou8963]

Chicken Green Chile - yum!

[@susanmolnar9606]

I commented in your last video that I never heard of a state charging tax on food! I’m so happy that changed. With the recipes I’m going to have to make substitutions due to spicy heat. All of us who cookare the same- not perfect! 👍

[@dianasimplifies]

The state I live in we have no state income tax so yes we are taxed on food.

[@AprilLee1996]

I love these videos so much!!

[@mylane8904]

As usual, everything looks yummy!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you!

[@RevDanXP]

You’re the best!

[@nanar.8088]

Another awesome video!

[@oldtavernfarm]

I'd love you to share like a top 3 list of recipes that flopped lol! Maybe even a top 3 best of/ top 3 worst of- just for funsies!

[@micheledelnigro9259]

I love your videos

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

Good vlog. Loving the hair!

[@SeeMindyMom]

Thank you!

[@MacK91.99]

“Wherever you find black arm bands store”😂 you’re awesome!

[@rosed6521]

Hi Mindy, I love your videos! What cookware do you use or recommend?

[@SeeMindyMom]

I’ve been using a new pan from caraway that ordered on Amazon a few months back. I had a calphalon set for a long time that was a wedding gift. I still have a few pots from Misen that I use, but I don’t promote them because they never paid me for work I did for them a while back, so I’m not sure how trusty their customer service would be. 🤷‍♀️

[@kristinw2642]

Im wearing the same pink shirt today!

[@SeeMindyMom]

It’s a new favorite, I get asked about it all the time and people are surprised to learn I got it at Walmart!

[@sarkajindrichova6390]

its funny, i live in heart of europe and i make this 30 dolars for full day of work .... and food prices are same as yours there

[@lesleyguzman8816]

thank god I found you 2 yes ago . you mam have helped me out more than you know. if you come up with meals for 56$ let me know

[@grettaarmitage4675]

I love the idea of your rice dish, but we only eat brown rice. Do you have any idea how long to cook brown rice on the stove?

[@cassieleefryeklund5623]

Good to know you are human too.

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

My state is in the process of no tax on food by this July but we’re at around 4 cent on the dollar. I’m okay with that.

[@joanneslattery3077]

Mindy, Could you PLEASE share with Us again were you got your eye glasses? I remember you talked about them before but I don't know which video it was in or you could just send me a message back. Thank You so much and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. ❤❤❤.

[@cvblair]

I think Pair Eyewear.

[@susanmolnar9606]

She usually has a link if you push the more word after the title. Yes it’s in this video

[@stephaniekohman6447]

For the chicken pasta dish, what other cheese would be good? I can’t stand pepper Jack cheese

[@natalieeubank4533]

You what you like, it’s just a recipe they were meant to to be changed

[@julianejustgermany]

Pumpkin spice anything is still restricted to Starbucks over here in Germany 😂 I am on a very tight budget, feeding a very hungry family. My biggest struggle is getting in enough fruit and veggies plus cheap protein options (I don't like buying meat from unhappy animals and tofu is no option due to allergies) Any ideas? Would greatly appreciate if you could tackle that ❤

[@princessjanuarymarie3197]

cool

[@BettyLipscomb]

Where did you get your jars from the ones that you have I parsley from

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Hello 😊❤

[@breezybre2670]

Not bad even for us with our 50% higher costs.....$47.29 where we live but it could be made cheaper using garlic powder , chili powder and bone in chicken (sigh).

[@anonanon1982]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@oldfarmshow]

👍

[@thelifeofamz4806]

That'd be atleast $60 here in Australia :/ 1 kg of cheese is $10😅

[@amberburden6828]

Lord John, I don’t even have kids and my nieces and nephew are homeschooled I want this free lunch for kids. Take more of our tax dollars for it. Let’s better the world. Someone start a petition. I’ll be your first signer

[@debiwillis9045]

I could only feed 2 people with 1 zucchini

[@natalieeubank4533]

That’s why she brings in complex carbs like rice and meat to make meals go farther

[@shellyvinsant4542]

I usually use two for 3 people