$40 EXTREME Emergency Grocery Budget & Meal Plan || Cheap Meals || 75+ Individual Meals

Hey y'all! I hope this inspires you to do your own extreme grocery challenge! Check your local sales, and always look at clearance! It helps! I'm really proud of this one. I looked at sales for days before I went shopping for this. I compared pricing everywhere. I wanted to get the most bang for my buck, without skimping on flavor. With a little planning, eating on tight budgets are possible!! YOU CAN DO THIS GUYS!
-Brooke
Chicken and Rice:
2 cups of rice
3 cups of water
1/4 cup of soy sauce
Rub for chicken
Mine was
Equal parts
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Lemon pepper
Cook on 375° for 90 mins
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Grocery Items and Prices:
**REMEMBER PRICES VARY BY LOCATIONS, WHAT SALES YOU SHOP, AND WHAT STORES YOU USE** PLEASE TRY TO ALWAYS PLAN YOUR MENU AROUND SALES! IT HELPS!
Watermelon: $3 (It was priced at $3.90 but rang up at $3!! wooo!!)
Strawberries: $1.49
Bananas: .87c for all.
Tomatoes: .62c for both
Bag of Sweet Potatoes: $1.77
Loaves of Bread: .93c each
Tortillas: $1.95
Jiffy Biscuit Mix: .89c
Bacon Pieces: $1.58
Broccoli Florets: .95c
Brussel Sprouts: $1.12
Vanilla Yogurt: $1.96
Granola: $2.28
Perdue Chicken: $6.92 But I used a .50c off coupon so it was $6.42!!!!
Pinto Beans : $1
Rice: $1.46
Eggs: $1.88 (Store Price was $2.60, but online price was $1.88. I asked them to price match)
American Cheese: $1.35
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: $1.85
Hot Dogs: $1.18
Crescents: .93c
BBQ Sauce: .99c
Milk: .98c
Alfredo Sauce: $1.50
Pasta: .92c
Total: $40.80
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[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Chicken and Rice Recipe is now in the description box!

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

Master wiz for creating something out of nothing. Go mamma

[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

Love your measurements... That's how I do it also.

[@alanclark3955]

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[@nhgatorgirl1]

I dont think you ever used your Alfredo sauce or noodles did you ??

[@MaryanneN_]

@@nhgatorgirl1that was day 2 - time stamp around 13:30

[@BudgetSurvivalist]

I can't ever say this enough, I love you with all my heart and soul, you and our boys are the greatest things that's ever happened in my life! You still blow me away by what you're able to do in the kitchen. You also have a Midas touch with anything else you set out to do. I just stand back and watch in awe as you work miracles in our home everyday. Thank you for everything that you do! I LOVE YOU BIG BUNCHES!!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I love you more 🥹

[@PinkTigger33]

That is just the sweetest thing what you just did.

[@nicolezismer7384]

I just discovered her today and an thoroughly enjoying watching her!

[@kimstacks9934]

What a sweet and appreciative husband you are!!! Very touching💜

[@BudgetSurvivalist]

@@kimstacks9934 Thank you, Brooke really is an amazing person that's kind hearted, wholesome and always trying to help anyone that she sees in need. She'll have a few extra jewels in her crown when she gets to heaven! Our boys are pretty stinking awesome as well...I may be a little biased but that's ok. The best part is, they know how special their momma is and how much she sacrifices to give them everything they need.

[@chebar.]

My mom always said that, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Good words and good meal suggestions!

[@emily9299]

OMG. Wisdom talking. 💕

[@amberhill2588]

Loved the ending of your video great advice. There was a time (2 years) in my life I had $40 to $50 a week to feed my family of 4. ( before that I was putting groceries on a credit card for 6 plus years. I just got that credit card paid off a few months ago. And I work in fast food now)

[@MommaLousKitchen]

Heard. That.

[@abcjerilee]

Great video! My ex was in the Air Force and we bought chicken backs for 5 cents a pound because we lived below poverty level. Dumplin became my name! I could feed so many neighbors! Also, I would have made sweet potato pie with pantry goods.

[@auntrowdy7392]

Don’t apologize for buying American cheese. Ain’t nothing better on a cheeseburger than American cheese! You did a great job Brooke! 🥰

[@oldiemoldie1949]

Such a special tribute to your lovely wife. I really enjoy watching your family life. God bless you all.

[@amandaxx4914]

Sis, I do not know where you've been hiding for me only to find your content this evening. I love this video and content. I have been struggling since we have to families that have merged together to total 11 of us. 4 adults, 3 teens (who eat us outta house and home) and 4 Elementary aged kiddos. I cry shopping and trying to come up with meals for everyone for breakfast lunch and supper. If you have any more ideas to help this mama out I would greatly appreciate it. 🙏🏼🦋

[@paularoberts866]

There's all kinds of things you can do I'd be glad to help

[@georgettelikens3455]

I have been going back and watching your videos. Not only do I thoroughly enjoy your heart and humor, but your husband and boys reactions to your taste tests crack me up. You guys are such a sweet family.

[@samanthajo1593]

Thank you so much for the inspiration! I am going on maternity leave for 3mos in a few weeks and am stressing the lack of pay and the increase in grocery prices. These ideas will work so well for my husband and I

[@MommaLousKitchen]

Prayers for health for you both 💓

[@samanthajo1593]

@@MommaLousKitchen thank you 💗 He was born August 20th and we are all doing well ☺️

[@jess_andtheboys]

I feel like I would have so much fun if I spent a day with you!🤗 I just found you today, & I've watched so many videos! I'm a homeschool mom from Texas, also a boy mom. 💙💙 We try to make everything in our videos on a budget (because we have to), but wow... You are awesome!🙌🏻 Good job, Momma!💓💓💓

[@HoffmansHouse]

I love seeing the different things you come up with! My son is in daycare because my husband and I both work so a lot of the things you make for lunch could be dinners for us and with there only being 2 of us I would be able to take the money you spent for 4 or 5 days and get that to last probably 2 weeks for us! I adore your channel and I’m so happy I found it.

[@RevBTB]

hoooly SMOKES! I just took a gander at your subbie number for the first time in a while - YOU'RE a freaking SHOOTING STAR! glad Ive been hanging with you since pretty close to the beginning! So stinkin proud of ya, Chickadee! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@kkelly4360]

Dang it, Gurrrrlllll. You are amazing and so creative. You are helping so many people in this country right now and I just know that you are going to get so many more subscribers. You are delightful and hilarious. Your bedhead on cooking day one was the best. Thank you for being real and your new doo looks absolutely beautiful! Sending lots of love from S.C.

[@juliehill8292]

I believe your channel will continue to grow and grow. You are refreshing and original. I love when your middle son taste test something he really likes. You can just tell how genuine he is in his review. They're all great kids and you have a beautiful family.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

He’s always been my taste tester. Even before you tube lol he tells his honest opinion, and you can tell too

[@barbnauman705]

Brooke!! Such a great job!! These frugal meal ideas are helping SO many folks who are having to figure out cheap meals for the first time!!

[@lindabeck3412]

This was almost the most amazing challenge I've seen you do yet! I'm beyond surprised! And -- when you said 80 meals for all y'all 5 people -- then my brain said " Linda you're all by yourself so for this $40.80 you would be able to eat for at least 4 weeks! " Now that is something to remember! Thank for all the help you give us! We appreciate you!

[@Blueeyedjenn14]

You did awesome! And no shame in the chicken dumplings using the back meat and odds and ends that’s how my memaw, mom, stepmom, grandma Polack and grandma cookoo all did it only difference they all added poultry seasoning or at least sage but nothing beats the simplicity and warmth than a bowl of chicken and dumplings! This menu was spot on! I also had a good chuckle when you mentioned how your one son just wanted a tomato sandwich- my husband always knew before I did when I was pregnant because I started eating those like they were going out of style. Just toasted white bread with Mayo and sliced tomatoes, salt and pepper - I’d eat them morning, noon and night and snacks in between couldn’t get enough of them and here we are with our youngest and her favorite food in the world is a tomato, she eats them like apples every frickin’ day and has her entire 17 years and our oldest who just gave birth to our first grandchild did the same thing and lived off of tomato sandwiches on toast…maybe something to do with the fact their technically a fruit but are sold as veggies, who cares - their tasty!

[@christiewall661]

Such an inspiring video! As expensive as groceries are we all need to stretch our dollars and food as much as possible!! Thank you for sharing! God bless!! 🙏🏻

[@Brenda-kl1hb]

Lady your family is sure blessed! You made 75+ meals with $40 that is amazing! I’m definitely going to try these recipes out

[@user-iv3dn1zh1q]

Girl you are a delight. Your children are a credit to you and dusty and clearly respect the message that you are sending to the world. A big heart from Brisbane Australia

[@hoosiergirl1]

3:18 Thanks for the laugh!!- I always like these vids. You are so creative! Once again, you knocked it out of the park! I'm going to try those breakfast burritos. Genius!! - It's a good thing your youngest wears his bike helmet since he "passes out" so much!! :) Great video!!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

😂 that made me laugh! he’s on a hover board kick tight now. Perfect timing since he’s passing out with the flavor 😂

[@emily9299]

Omg 😃

[@ginahardman3573]

We are never satisfied- summer is too hot- winter is too cold,fall and spring are temperamental- stormy,rainy,cool,warm I love summer because cold damp weather makes me hurt more!

[@debbiechaney6607]

May I say sincerely.....you are beyond amazing! How you make all these meals, home school your great kids, work in your garden, manage all the housework and still treat your husband with love and dignity is beyond my comprehension. Sweet girl you are the absolute QUEEN of your home and deserve so many thanks. Oh....I forgot to say you are a fine chef and teacher to all of us subscribers. I pray you get 100 thousand subscribers....you so deserve them. Lots of love from Debbie and Dexter-Dog my tiny silly rescued Chihuahua companion living a quiet crafty life in southern California. , 👍👍🏠💕🐝🐤🐥🐦🐰❤️😘💞✝️🇺🇸

[@goheen04]

Just recently "found" you! I absolutely adore you! Please keep the videos coming! I wish more people realized what a value those leg quarters are! Such a versatile protein for a great price!

[@aimee2234]

Thanks, Brooke! You're a star & my morning hair twin. If you, yes YOU are reading this, you are loved. Be blessed everyone! 🥰

[@MommaLousKitchen]

I def get that cowardly lion sitch myself 😳🤫😂

[@MommaLousKitchen]

And In the same color, 🤣

[@welshfae1249]

Hello from North Wales UK, just want to say that your warmth and loveliness shines so bright, you are so refreshing and down to earth that it's wonderful, sending lots of love for you and yours from me and mine xxxx

[@annastara61]

You are just adorable, Brooke! I look forward to your videos every day as you bring so much joy to this ole lady. Keep 'em comin' .. I'm on a fixed income and have taken so much to heart!

[@AuntVickiesCraftCorner]

I can see how it helps the way you plan out your weakly meals on your dry erase board and will already have them planned out.

[@shelbylynnwilliams8520]

You are great at doing these budget meals. Good job! I like that your children eat the meals without complaining& seem satisfied with whatever you cook. Probably the result of good parenting. You are awesome!

[@gloriapeel1749]

You are doing great! Love what you did with 40 dollars! Hope you do more like this!

[@michellebrill5328]

I agree. Brooke is very creative.

[@kellyhayden7715]

Love watching people's extreme grocery hauls ,especially when you do it. You come up with some of the most creative and appetizing meals for your family. I calculated how much these items would cost me. I had to base it all on Walmart, as I live in Oregon and we, sadly, don't have Aldi. My Walmart price would of been $57.74 for the items you listed you purchased. Our watermelon here was DOUBLE what you spent ( 5.98 here) and get this.... 10lb bag of Gold Leaf ( they don't sell Perdue brand 10lb bags of chicken here-- only Gold Leaf) would cost ........$9.08 here!! I about choked when I saw that price! You shopped smart and reasonably priced. Thanks for all you share with us. You are so fun to watch!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Half of my stuff came from Aldi. The watermelon did. I think my Walmarts watermelons are around $6 too. 🥴 Lord have mercy at the chicken leg quarter price!

[@mousiemomma9457]

Great as usual! I'm so proud of you and how fast your channel is growing. Get it for all of us Southern mama's making it work on a budget!!

[@nancycarney]

I love those bags for leg quarters from Walmart. I too cut the backs away and freeze them separately. It's like getting a free meal. You rock.

[@tinablair2206]

Yep!! add a pack of ramen and some sad crisper veg or some rice or eggs. Comfort food!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Another awesome video sweet friend! You rocked it YET AGAIN! Thanks for showing others how to eat delicious meals on a budget!

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Thank you Mandy!!

[@reginastephens935]

I think my family would really love the Alfredo with bacon. I love yogurt parfaits as well. Great ideas!

[@justjoan8677]

Way to go, Girl ! I cook for 2 and bet this could last us close to a month. Those chicken quesadillas looked awesome....the chicken and dumplings was a great $$$ Stretcher as well !

[@ttandme69]

Very nice work…impressed with how much you can stretch the dollar and the meals…to know you still had sweet potatoes and part of a meal left. Kudos! Not a dang thing wrong with boiling the neck bones and thigh to separate the meat from the bones…

[@nancybrewer8494]

Bones make better broth than just chicken meat!

[@kathyroberts5870]

SouthrenFrugalMomma Old Timer's hint for salt ,onion powder or any spice that draws moisture in a jar or can. Wrap a few grains of rice in a cloth tie and place in the jar or can. It will keep spices dry. Just enough to get in the container ,like the little rice bags you get at Weddings.

[@katherinebrown6430]

You did good and if people kept the cost down of what they eat weekly they can stockpile for the future with any leftover money! I try to do this weekly with my budget and it really helps down the road when costs are getting higher by the day! Buy one for today and one or two for later whenever you can! God bless and try to stay cool!!

[@kathyboyd3562]

I have most of this in my "just in case" pantry. Minus just a handful of things. I took a look in my freezer and pantry and can pull off most of this. A dozen eggs here are around 2.60 a month ago at Aldi and Walmart. I went to the food pantry and got 2 dozen eggs from them. I'm afraid to see how much it has gone up since I last bought them. Anyway, I love watching your videos. I have 3 boys. One of my boys does the faint as well. The other two do thumb up or down. I have two ASD SPD ADHD boys so it is harder to be creative. They should eat a few of these and I'm excited to try. Thank you!

[@angelal6700]

Instead of granola, I use GV almond oats honey multi-grain cereal. Bigger bang for the buck.

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

Ohhhhh that’s smart! I will have to do this next time!

[@BabsAmato1]

I think it’s wonderful how Dusty supports you and I just loved his comment. You are doing such a great job of helping so many folks who may be experiencing food insecurity. Keep up your good work and thank you. You are a blessing.

[@christineschutten248]

I love all kinds of cheeses. I think of myself as a cheese snob sometimes😅 that being said, when I want a grilled cheese sandwich I want processed American. There is just something about it that makes me happy to eat it.

[@jenl784]

I love your tip about laying everything out to see what you have to put meals together. I'm going to start uaing that tip. I also liked how you showed as you went along what you had left to use. Great videos.

[@stacyberry6097]

You can never go wrong with chicken & dumplings. I'm cheep and don't buy the biscuit mix. I do flour salt baking powder mix in water. Great 👍

[@SouthernFrugalMomma]

I usually do too. But this was cheaper for the budget lol

[@tinaryan8879]

Love your channel, so I buy a 40lb box of chicken thighs from the restaurant depot for $18 and then cut them all all into section. I save all my veggie scraps in a container in the freezer and when I do my broth I add the veggie scraps and spines and it’s an awesome flavor!!

[@jayc6159]

Some alternative options: ALDI has sausage rolls for $1.88, boxes of cereal for $1.25-$1.45 for breakfast, they also have polish sausage that can be cut up for multiple meals. We’ve been using the sausage rolls in spaghetti instead of hamburger because it’s cheaper and tastes great.

[@angeladomann-bolduc5077]

Blessings to you and your family!! Y'all are wonderful!❤

[@Jasonx6000821]

I just discovered you and the boys....You do an amazing job feeding three growing boys and a working husband on an extreme budget. I am amazed. Not only are you a mom and wife, you work your butt off cooking and working in the garden! I have subscribed and liked your video. I love to cook and love all the ideas you share!!!

[@KarenBowers4]

Loved this video, great job making good meals for your family on a budget. I would love to see more of these.

[@stillhuntre55]

I've been binge watching your frugal meal vids and I love them! Obviously pricing differs here in Canada, but I love these ideas. I freely admit I'm not a skilled cook, and I don't enjoy cooking. It's something I have to do to have food. Many videos on how to cook economically REALLY start with very basic ingredients and assume you are a skilled cook - What I love about your recipes is there are some are suitable for people of all abilities. I''ve learned a lot of ideas from your videos that use things I already buy, like frozen veg and tortillas - but I always make the same three things - because that's all I know. I didn't think my repertoire could be expanded considering my skill level, but many of your vids are totally do-able for me! Many thanks again for all the work you do.

[@raisingcubs7915]

You did awesome! These meals looked delicious! My family of 11 would eat that watermelon in one sitting as a snack lol. We grew 3, 20+ lb watermelons this year which was so exciting.

[@j.khuster2024]

Respect to you for being so cool and your ability to stretch money and to not waste food. 👋👋👋👋👋💯✌️

[@nicoleturner5808]

I’ve tried and tried, but my husband has never passed out over my cooking. 😉 That chicken and rice dish looked delicious!

[@emily9299]

OMG 😃

[@sherierodriguez7708]

Wow Brooke, That is a great haul for 40.00

[@barbarapfieffer297]

The chicken and rice looks awesome! I would probably add some chicken bouillon to add a bit more flavor to the rice. Love your budget challenges!

[@donnamedley4712]

I think boned chicken is a better buy, because you can season broth with the bones. You made a whole meal with the back bones and 1 thigh!! Great job!!👍

[@niefiazupancic3063]

I love how you think - "making something out of nothing" LOL- also your kids are adorable when they sample your meals - the faces they make are precious

[@Unapologetticaly.cortney]

Hey, some of us love American cheese. Thanks for representing us. 😂 Also, I love that you don’t always look super put together. I feel much more normal lol

[@lolareh8756]

This is the second time I have watched this video. The first time when it originally ran, and this time when it popped up again. I used it as a reminder video is I knew there were things in there I had forgotten. Times have gotten tougher this is an even better idea now. Since I live by myself I had to alter the amount of food I made at a time or I would be eating each dish for 5 days.. even though you're cooking for five, single people can still get some great ideas of stuff to make. Cheap. 😋 Bless you and your family Brooke. From a Central Florida poor senior citizen.

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

One of my favorite meals is chicken n rice with mushrooms soup.

[@laurenbutts1021]

Love these videos! They are helping me think outside the box of my normal meals and grocery shopping list. Thank you!

[@tinablair2206]

Brooke! You're amazing. How is it that your Day 5 meal looks better than I have seen in restaurants?? I love this. Definitely going to try the chicken and rice in my Dutch oven. The sweet potatoes and broth could make a soup or chili. Or sweet potato waffles perhaps. Love the idea of waffle cheese sandwiches. Your boys cracking me especially the passing out bit. Lol

[@paularoberts866]

I peel/dice sweet potatoes and put in chili sometimes It stretches it and cuts the spice,if I overdo it

[@nodawayprepping2258]

Seasonings are always a good investment when you're cooking on a budget! Everything looked so delicious thank you for the video! I would love to see you do a video of like pantry staples or all your common seasonings

[@MommaLousKitchen]

Yassss!!! The spice cabinet is KEY!

[@dawnsharp7340]

My struggle meal, saltine crackers, Vienna sausages, and a sliced tomato with salt and pepper

[@christinadeherrera826]

I love how real you are! God bless you and your family. You have some of the best ideas on random things in the pantry.

[@sabrinabarnes8687]

You did that, girl! Great job!

[@hollyfink6168]

Good job! As I’m watching making zucchini tater tots, something new had to use up the zucchini. Lots of work! We will see!

[@kellylambert6222]

Love your channel you give people something to smile about and the world needs that right now! Congrats on 9k

[@lauraguyette7187]

Thanks and your hair looks great

[@qq1651]

I love your energy and you make me laugh! Thank you!

[@karenmendes5867]

Such a fantastic job as always and watching you in the kitchen is always fun times thank you for all your do and please keep on posting. You’re a joy

[@kimberleigh123]

I love you, your family and your videos. Thank you.

[@MommaLousKitchen]

Also just recommended you in a fbook group, lol. My fave LEAST depressing, budget meal momma.

[@stephanielaquino5732]

You make my day lol your so real and thats refreshing thank you again for all your budget meal ideas you have no clue how much it helps my family.

[@kerryberry142]

Everything looked great as usual!!! Great variety on the meals and congrats on your sub count!!

[@elizabethschnitger5541]

It’s amazing and inspiring to watch these videos!!

[@kathleenveltsos7973]

You are a breathe of fresh air! You are real! Thank you from Maine!

[@sidneylemay5535]

You are so hilarious to me. Love all the meal ideas. Can't wait to try. 🌸

[@janiner.8774]

Great video Brooke! You did do good in this one girl!!!

[@HayleysHaus]

Girl you are killing it!!!!

[@thrashermomma1992]

Love these videos. You are truly helping so many people. That chicken and dumpling dish looked amazing.

[@dianalanden8129]

Dang girl!!! I’m impressed! Thanks for the ideas!

[@shegathers6120]

*YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!* ‼️‼️‼️

[@lelliesosa7039]

I think you are a great cook. I love all of the recipes you whip up.

[@toniagermany6422]

These are some really good meals for $40! Great job! And thanks for the inspiration! Times are hard for so many right now. Videos like this are such a big help. Thank you! 🤗

[@shannons6935]

You’re a miracle worker! Such great ideas. You are helping so many families.

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

You are amazing with your creativity. It can be done!

[@Blessedgal_3897]

You're the bomb woman! Everything looked so good. You've helped me a lot and I love your energy!!! ☺💜💜

[@Ubette-th7kw]

Congratulations on the 9k!🎉 Enjoyed the video!!

[@sheilasendling5356]

You always do such a great job. You are proof that a little can be made to go a long way. 😀

[@rhondavigil795]

Wow! You had such a variety of things for the 5 days. Great job! It is fun to watch.

[@gqueen9612]

Great job, I love all of your videos. You are an inspiration, thank you!

[@robinholbrook8296]

That was a great menu for a family! You did a great job!

[@tonifloerchinger3462]

Again you make me smile...great idea's.

[@heikeheart868]

another great video, thanks for keeping it real, bedhead and all!

[@bridgetwilliams2926]

Thank you for all the ideas and wonderful recipes ✨ congratulations on your channels growth! I have no doubt it will continue. 🎉

[@christinalacasse710]

love your extreme budget meal plans!!!!!! thanks for sharing!

[@tammieengland8077]

You are great!!! Best thing I have seen in a minute!!!

[@Sam.I.am_]

The kids are so adorable!! I loved watching this video! ❤️

[@viviannichols3582]

Congratulations on 9,000 subscribers! I am glad to be one of them. I love your videos. You are so genuine and kind, and your kids are so cute and funny. I have food restrictions that prevent me from being able to eat everything you make, but I still love seeing all of your ideas. Those egg burritos are so clever! Keep up the wonderful work.