How to Eat for $10 a Week | Aldi Budget Meal Plan | Emergency Grocery Haul

[@anniearnolde4719]

I will never forget having $16 to buy groceries to feed my family of 5 for two weeks. My ex husband told me that since I was fat, I could skip eating for a few days at a time. It was such a hard time. We made it through, I got rid of the husband and life is so much better nowadays for us. I regret not reaching out for help. I was so embarrassed to be in that situation at the time.

[@TheElizabethkyne]

What an unbelievable asshole! I'm glad you're in a better situation now :)

[@cristyluv1205]

Forget him, what I want to know is how you made it the two weeks with 16.00

[@marlenet5115]

Yes, how did you survive on $16.00 for 2 weeks? What did you make? Getting rid of the husband was a great move!

[@anniearnolde4719]

For those who are asking, I didn’t eat for one of the weeks. I also made lots of ramen and other noodle dishes. This was about 10 years ago so I can’t remember everything I made, but I can remember trying to use the same ingredient in two or three different ways. Eggs were one of those, and rice too.

[@clairefitzpatrick7183]

Annie that is horrible I'm nearly crying. God bless you and your family.🤗🇬🇧💖🙏

[@deejaytrizay]

THIS woman knows how to live on a budget. She's got this down. I hope she gets millions of subs so she (hopefully) never has to worry about $ ever again. TONS of people could use this info. rather than just ramen noodles all day every day.

[@judikins]

I just moved out on my own after a 12 year relationship and I’ve had so much anxiety about food and being able to afford living on my own and wondering what to cook and your videos have really helped me. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm so glad you found my videos useful! I don't know the circumstances that got you there, but I wish you so much happiness and success in your newfound independence 💙

[@whatever123651]

Always search the specials as much as possible and when possible freeze vegetables. I wish you many blessings.

[@sharondowling9170]

@@ThatLisaDawn kxxqllwqkkqkql

[@juliecastagnaro305]

Maybe you’ll come up with some recipies

[@Laggin6]

Congratulations on moving out on your own. You may find that you are way better at being on your own than you ever imagined. As long as you keep track of your resources and don't waste what you have, you should be fine. You may actually find that you have more than enough. Wishing you the best!

[@shirleystann8645]

I am totally shocked at how MUCH food you had, protein in every meal and all vegetarian. I’m not a vegetarian but I would eat everything you made easily. I watch these kinds of videos all the time & your food is by far the most delicious looking food. Great job!!

[@januarysdaughter6664]

I raised 2 girls on 1 small income all by myself. We were the queens of Aldi budget eats - $50 every 2 weeks, and during the warm months we tried to grow supplemental veggies. We ate a lot of red beans and rice with cornbread- and sweet potato, carrot, black bean and corn hash! 😄 Girl, you are killin' it. I'm so impressed. You have another subscriber! ❤

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Well I go to the food pantry in a few weeks ago they gave us all the fixings for hamburgers except for the bread of course and 3 things of potatoe salad and Cole slaw

[@emusaurus]

I’m so glad I wasn’t born in a third world country.

[@jeannehunter5344]

@@emusaurus I live in a third world country where people grow their own food and raise chickens, goats, cattle etc. They live simply, yes, but one doesn't need loads of things to survive.

[@gavloft]

Depriving a child of a father is a social crime. Every other mother is a single mother and this is why most children are poorly fed and poorly raised.

[@januarysdaughter6664]

@@gavloft are you assuming I kept my children from their father? Don't assume things that you have no idea about. Also, my children were raised very well, and are healthy, thriving adults.

[@sidehustletoceo]

Girl I'm just binge watching your videos. You're such a blessing and have a humble spirit. What's most commendable is that you explain the entire process in your videos and it encourages a lot of people to stick to a budget. Not only that you have zero music which is what I love. Some people have these awesome tutorials but this loud crazy music that's super distracting. I hope to see more videos coming from you. God bless you. 😊😊

[@conniespillman5157]

You are so right about the obnoxious music. Everywhere one goes music is forced on one.I prefer peace and quiet.

[@davidx4120]

Yes, hate the blaring music in other videos.

[@tmo.48]

I love this--you are so right!!! Plus she sounds like a sweet gentle spirit.

[@deannastatler7712]

Agree 100%

[@tiad2125]

Add a little or whole thing of a taco seasoning packet to your homemade refried beans.. cheap, and super flavorful! I really like and appreciate how you and some of the other KZbinrs say there is no shame is reaching out for help to feed yourself or your family.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I bet that would be a delicious addition! I know when I could have used the help, I didn't take it for a variety of reasons, and I think a video like some of these on KZbin that try to take some of the stigma away would have really been valuable for me.

[@carmenwheatley7316]

Or if you cook much and have the seasonings, make your own. At least that way you can control how much salt goes into it.

[@TheKerryzzz]

Yes, you could get by on that..

[@wandafunderberg1290]

Great job on the food and A WoW getting rid of the old jerk! Yeah Momma!

[@vikkigardner6686]

Make your own taco seasoning at home: salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, crush red pepper, garlic, onion powder add cayenne if you want it spicey.

[@bradylady2000]

Every time you tell your viewers to reach out for help if they don't have enough food in their house I tear up. I work with families in extreme need. Your compassion towards people who are struggling is absolutely beautiful. I know there are families out there that you are helping that you will never know. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@sassyeva4666]

This was impressive! You had plenty to eat and decent variety, considering. Definitely one of the better $10 challenges that I've seen 🙂

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm glad you enjoyed! I love these types of videos, but sometimes I'm super skeptical that the meals could last a full week, so I wanted to be fully transparent. Thanks for watching! 💙

[@lexiefrancisfrancis5345]

Thank you so much 😊

[@eeveetea6627]

Thank you so much for this. I'm a college student, and last semester was the first time in my life where I wasn't sure I would be able to afford food for the week. I live about a mile away from an Aldi, and this helps give me confidence that I can make it work.

[@mickeymousey1239]

go to the food banks, no shame in that, some universities shld have their own good luck did u try any? u also do not need a rice cooker, I make rice/beans in a pot and it works out just as well.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

If you are ever without food visit local food banks or church village hall in your area can refer you to programs. Apply for foodstamps if you are a student not working or low income. Swallow your pride and don't go hungry. Im a mom of 3 and I have had to do it many times myself to feed us . No shame

[@gailakraeszig2866]

I have to admit, as this was my first time seeing one of your videos I wasn't expecting much in the way of nutrition in a $10 weekly grocery budget but you proved me wrong for sure! I am really impressed at the nutrition you worked into those meals! Everyone should be watching your videos - there's a lot of common sense and wisdom there!

[@MelindaMc]

Really enjoyed this can't wait to get started myself. You have a lovely gift of gab explaining your process and food looks delicious.

[@cme3688]

Finally- a $10 budget challenge where you can still eat healthy! GREAT JOB! So inspiring!

[@ejc1692]

The allure of the Dollar Tree is that in the U.S. we are so used to overspending that anything for a dollar seems like a bargain; the downside to that, however, is that there are many places with better quality products that sale for less than a dollar but it takes a lot of planning and movement to go between stores and most people don't have that time. I watched both of your videos and agree that I like this haul better because of the freshness and variety but you did superb in both. 👍

[@markbajek2541]

I've had some decent luck on lunchmeat closeouts at dollar tree, 12 oz bologna for .25 , salami .25 etc.. you just have to pick your battles.

[@markiangooley]

Dollar Tree here is unbeatable for some things (dry beans, rice unless they’re sold out, jam & jelly though the quality is a bit low, pink Himalayan salt), and overpriced for many more…

[@lindap.p.1337]

@@markiangooleyi buy these things that are cheaper than at other stores…..snacks, tissues, cards, Awesome cleaner, dryer sheets, candy, body wash, single name brand soft drinks by the single bottle, and some of the kitchen gadgets.

[@brookejohansen1681]

Luckily in my town the Aldi and the Dollar Tree are in the same plaza. And Walmart is across the street where the bus regularly drops off. I have a car, but for people who don’t it’s all very convenient.

[@mickeymousey1239]

@@lindap.p.1337 candy and soda's are not healthy nor are they needed, but whatever, I know sometimes its nice to have treats - I generally stay away from them altogether and drink herbal teas and water for health.

[@beckylynn3916]

I grew up on TV dinners so I didn't see anyone cook. I appreciate your simple, easy to follow, low cost cooking videos!! ❤️

[@gregnixon1296]

Lots of TV dinners in my childhood too, but we didn’t have a TV. LOL

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Tv dinners/ready meals are great for people who live alone, or who hate cooking.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

Do yourself a huge favor and learn how to cook. Its healthy and better for your $$. Im Italian its how we show love im so sorry to hear that you didn't have it growing up. Watch KZbin videos you can do it

[@raquellambropoulos279]

@@julietannOsfan1972 i disagree. They are not great at all. Full of sodium sugar and carbs they are not healthy. Even if you cook for 1 dont get it . Cook and freeze meals or adjust Recipe for 1. Tv dinners are not even cheap anymore. Even if you hate cooking use a crock pot dump and go recipes there are many !! Make soup or chilli spaghetti all easy . Make oatmeal or eggs for breakfast. Salad and grilled chicken literally takes minutes for lunch . Baked potatoes and any grilled meat and a frozen veggies. Broccoli is 99 cents for 2 or 3 days for 1 person. Grilled cheese is easy . Fry potatoes onion and a sausage . But please no tv dinners

[@julietannOsfan1972]

@@raquellambropoulos279 I’m me & I hate cooking. I suffer from Gastroparesis & struggle to eat food like fruit & vegetables etc. I don’t find them unhealthy at all. I’m in the UK & they cost about £1.50 -£1.70, which is very good for a ready meal.

[@shay4705]

I remember budgeting. I had 3 of us to feed as cheaply as possible. I would get 1 large pack of hamburger meat and section it into 14 lol. We had a little bit of protein in everything. We ate alot of hamburger soup with veggies and alot of hamburger gravy over rice. Now I have a garden with everything from ginger to melons to squash and beets,tomatoes, radish and greens and onions. I cook for 2 now but we have been blessed to be able to get pretty much all the groceries we want and need. This garden has really been awesome and I feel very proactive in my meals and their nutrition value.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

I wish I could give you a hundred likes! Your acknowledgement of regional pricing, dietary restrictions and food insecurity encouragement is on point! Thank you for continuing your series!

[@cristyluv1205]

Damn girl, you are RESOURCEFUL!!!

[@timothy2935]

Omg this is wife material, its the ingenuity and resourcefulness that I find awesome ! Awe now that I think of it you know who it reminds me of , my mother 💜

[@rashneelraina7291]

The number of recipes you got out of 10 dollars is amazing!

[@QuesadillaWizard]

I am blessed to not be currently struggling, so for me your video has another purpose! I am a beginner cook and these ideas are great for me to practice without spending a lot of money. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@juliacox5021]

This is the best $10 challenge I've seen! Great job!

[@dirtysanchez941]

Very good!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aprilrobertson8081]

Watch savvy saute, I love hers! She can do alot with 10 bucks and hers aren't all based around rice and beans, I love hers!

[@samm3681]

Agree!

[@DooDooMuffins]

I really love that you show us how to make satisfying meals without meat, I'm not a vegetarian but meat is so expensive these days! It's nice to know you can satisfying your family without it even if it's just a few nights a week. It helps!

[@raquellambropoulos279]

Omlettes are great for that . I use whatever scraps of veggies I have. Also u can get frozen peppers and onion at Walmart under a 1$ . a kraft single or 2 i always have around with kids who love grilled cheese . And thats it. Eat with toast . There are several breakfast casseroles that are cheaper than making dinner as well.

[@Putsili]

I just stumbled across this video without purpose, but had a great time watching it! Greetings from Germany...

[@jmr9735]

Same.

[@moonspinner1946]

Stumbled across you channel and I just love it. You're a very special person for sharing what you know to help others as you do. So many heartwarming stories your viewers have left. I wish every joy and happiness and much food to fill empty tummies.

[@darlenemartensen8303]

We don't have a aldi near me, but you did awesome. I love how you mention people should get help if they need it. After covid hit, I was watching on tv of people losing jobs, and food lines were crazy long. I made a homemade pantry on my property and the community accepted it totally. I'm now connected to the karma box project. I painted on the front doors "take what you need, give what you can " it's feeding a lot of families now. People donate when they can. Others shop for what they need

[@yesiownfrodo]

I remember when Aldi was cheap like this. I was just there and eggs are now $1.41 a dozen. It's more expensive than Krogers. I appreciate these kinds of videos.

[@shirleyapley9021]

When you get done doing the $10 meals can you do $15 ones? I am curious to see the difference.

[@carlyunderwood1303]

I second this!

[@zentrino336]

Agreed. Several budget levels would be nice. 15 then 20 then 25. I spend about 40 bucks a week at the grocery store and I still end up eating out too and I always seem to waste food. I just don't know what to buy!

[@wendyrussell3760]

Maybe some fresh vegetables

[@highsierrasun]

@@carlyunderwood1303 Seems you could put greens in almost anything or put three dishes onto salads of any type. This is helpful for my attention deficit brain.

[@rachaelnelson3810]

@@highsierrasun yes you can also go to Amazon and purchase some thing called calm brain supplants

[@mchyde9645]

Let's say the prices are really high since you did this! I will try your recipes because I do like rice, beans etc. I also have lots of spices because I like to try different ones. Also I buy a bag of onions, chop them up and freeze in small bags. Take out amount you need. I do the same with ground meat. Fry it all at once. Then I have to just reach in and use what I need. Works great for one person

[@beachycat1007]

I love how practical, creative and healthy your cooking videos are! One solitary avocado for the week cracked me up.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! It may have been one lonely avocado, but it was definitely worth it 🤣 Thanks for watching! 💙

[@manestage5403]

You're a blessing. You buy good food and season it with good stuff. I've watched a lot of these type of videos, and leave me thinking, "yeah, you shopped on $10, but you bought a bunch of trashy food and seasoned it with air".

[@purplewildflower1031]

Thank you so so much for a vegetarian emergecy meal plan! Awesome and I know I will be watching it again! And your cat is adorable!

[@sheashea4622]

He is the cutest!!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! 💙💙💙

[@TommyboyGTP]

For sake of argument, adding meat to a tight budget like this is pretty much impossible. If it were 20-30 a week i'm sure adding chicken would be no problem.

[@purplewildflower1031]

@@TommyboyGTP Don't wanna add meat! :-)

[@shannonwhite7605]

I've just fallen in love with your videos!! The care, kindness, & joy you express before you prepare your food, & during is wonderful!! The world is full of chefs with unlimited resources & money... but you ARE REAL! You show what it's like to be a real person that has struggled. It's sooooo refreshing! You have such a great/calming voice/personality... please please please keep doing you vlog's... my you be blessed with peace & good fortune cause you certainly deserve it!!🥰🤩😊❤🙏🐈‍⬛🍞🥑🥕🍳🍠♥️♥️♥️

[@lanelee9825]

This is the absolute best $10 challenge I’ve ever seen. Excellent job!

[@gurkamalkaur3207]

Love the avocado toast. I know it is not in the $10 budget, but I would definitely enjoy either cilantro or a bit of salsa on it.

[@MommaLousKitchen]

You can grow cilantro inside, easily!!!

[@MommaLousKitchen]

She's hard to kill! Unless she's outside and it's hot, lol...doesn't like heat. Basil can handle more heat.

[@MommaLousKitchen]

Edible houseplants 👀

[@crystalmielcossey]

This is awesome. You can put the empty skin back on top of the pitted side of the Avo and it will keep it fresh too. Also if you keep the heel on the bread till you finish the loaf it keeps it fresher longer

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Frozen veggies / fruits a medium size bags in my city are like $3.00 each bag same on fresh vegetables and fruits in small bulks Are just under $3.00 each

[@sanjesco]

Awesome Crystal, thanks for the tips!

[@curliefro]

I love bean burgers so I appreciate the great tip on drying the beans for firmer consistency 🙂

[@joolzmac1]

In Australia, we call the ends of a bread loaf, the crusts. You either love or hate them but never waste them.

[@Ninsidhe]

How do you reckon this would go with Aussie prices at Aldi? I'm kind of curious to give it a crack, personally, as I love my local Aldi is pretty awesome- I've just not noticed these kind of prices at all there.

[@ShellyS2060]

I'm in the south east of the US I've been raised to call it the "heel" of the bread but dang it if it won't be the "crusts" from now on! Love it, hate it, but don't waste it! That's going into the family lexicon as well. Thanks

[@shaggymcgoose1970]

We call it crust too...lol

[@sltga1254]

@@Ninsidhe There is no way you can get all that in Australian Aldi stores. Even if your budget was $20

[@richardggeorge]

@@Ninsidhe you can't get tins of beans at Oz supermarkets at those prices that's for sure, including Aldi

[@pyro_the_guinea_pig]

I love your recipes! They look so delicious! Try dipping 1 to 3 slices of bread in one beaten egg, then fry them (one at a time). Then, put them on a plate of some sugar and cinnamon, for both sides. It's delicious French Toast my mother used to make me for breakfast, growing up. You can also try different toppings instead coating with sugar; try it with jam, maple syrup, yogurt, bananas slices, chocolate syrup, etc.

[@frederiqueboukeras6491]

In France, we dip the bread in milk first, then in the beaten eggs to make a sweet with sugar, what u call French bread, we call it, Pain perdu ( lost bread/ stale). My Tchecoslovakian mother in law used to seve it to us the way u mention with bacon.

[@WhiteFuryJade]

@@frederiqueboukeras6491 in my family that is what we usually do to stale white bread or when we need to whip up something for the tea real quick. Very easy recipe and always a winner :D

[@raquellambropoulos279]

Milk and egg is my french toast recipe i never attempted just egg good to know

[@josephdonais3436]

I am a 58yo white male who has been cooking for myself and others since before I could reach the sink to do the dishes I was tasked to do, (standing on a chair). I'm saying thank you for your vids. You expose a misgiving I have for my country. By this time none should find themselves in disparity over such things. It makes me angry and this makes me vulnerable to a lot of wacko organizations and people. I remain guarded and in reclusive observation. The problem? I trust no one, (for obvious reasons). Socially, we are still in the stone age.

[@RukminiDMaria108]

Hi! I love your videos. Your example is definitely inspiring me to spend less on groceries. I loved the black bean burger recipe from this video. One thing that I wanted to suggest is that you switch to whole wheat bread instead of white bread. Recent studies say that fiber is a crucial element for health. Again thanks for your videos.

[@cuppasilverbullets]

Your channel puts a smile on my face and warms my heart ❤️ you are helping so many folks! Hunger is real in America and especially now, God bless you🙏

[@veronical1757]

I’m late to the party but I’m pretty sure I could watch you prepare and cook budget friendly meals everyday. Thank you for helping me think outside the box and be better about minding my money too 💚🏆🌹

[@rgrays2380]

I tried making the mock hamburgers using black beans. I had stuffing mix, steak sauce and bar -b- que sauce in my pantry; so I used them rather than bread crumbs, soy sauce and tomato paste. It was pretty good. Because of these items in my home, my burgers were even cheaper to make!! Love it!!Thanks for the idea and recipes.

[@edman1357]

People can knock the visuals of some of these dishes, but if you're really in a pinch, it doesn't matter. Taste and how much they fill you up is all that matters. Thanks for sharing!

[@spiritandtruth194]

The cat certainly looks like he eats WELL!!! 😁

[@fitzpatrickstacey5021]

Yes, he's a fat cat

[@MonsoonMARY]

He’s not fat.....just big boned!! :)

[@masterofpuppets5072]

@@MonsoonMARY I don't think the cat Minds hearing that he's fat

[@rosiern7386]

Hehe the first time I saw him in her other video where she was holding him I was like “he’s half her size!”

[@MrTmenzo]

Lol

[@TheRealEvvonne]

No disrespect but i always hear people say white people don't season their food but Ms. Lisa clearly loves to season her food. I said that to say this, all races have people who do and dont do things, lets not put everyone in one basket. I love this channel.❤

[@BreathofSpring24]

You are so creative! New sub! 😊 And, you are a lovely person. I appreciate your kindness and concern for others. You bought all of that for $10?! Wow! Skilled shopper, too. 👍🏻

[@majorchance2606]

This video is one of my favorites about Aldi’s. Please keep doing these. So many people are struggling to make affordable meals. Your meals anyone can make! Thank you for taking the time and sharing this with all of us!

[@pjl2963]

Aldi...beans...frugality...creativity....all things I love! Another fantastic video, Lisa! You are so at "home on the range!" I'm so glad you're sharing your know-how with us...now, of all times, this is desperately needed. If possible, I would love to see a tiny amount of meat incorporated into your meals. I have found that just a little bit goes a long way; and also adds a lot of flavor and protein. Keep the greatness coming!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm so glad you enjoyed! I totally agree with you that a little bit of meat can go a long way in a meal to really enhance it while still being budget friendly, and that's the strategy I take in my "normal" weekly grocery budget 😃

[@beverlyhall2627]

Lisa life has spoiled me bad there is an Audi down the street I will go shopping there I’m so used to name brand crap but now that I’m retired and live on social security I need to learn how to budget I did the daniels fast in January and I was really blessed to not eat meat, I will try to cook some of the meals u prepared , u are a great inspiration, on how to survive on a budget and how to prepare food that is healthy thank you, God bless u

[@elvialoves]

I appreciate your comments on reaching out for help and to take your videos as inspiration.

[@djz5456]

Hi. You came up on my feed and I clicked on. It’s so nice to see such a resourceful young person during these times. You are giving knowledge to others who may not know how to live on a budget! I’m a 73 year old mother of four and my “kids” loved the eggs in the basket growing up in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s! I subscribed to your channel. 😀

[@bruceclark5627]

God Bless You!!!!! You have no idea how much you are helping a community of people feeding their family on next to nothing because a rise in pay will prevent a spouse from receiving life saving medication that could not be otherwise afforded. Thank You So Much!

[@jenniferpowell1582]

Eating quality delicious food on a tight budget was a fear...you have given me such peace about food insecurity:) God Bless

[@rachaelnelson3810]

That’s great if you don’t have certain food allergies or sensitivities but my food pantry not far from my house every week’s gives away fresh fruits and vegetables and lately they’ve been giving away free hamburger patties

[@j4d7s8]

I come back to this video often just to remind myself of how much I can do with so little. Your content inspired me to make my first black bean burgers and I loved them! Then I graduated to black bean soup once I got an immersion blender. Keep on on inspiring! ❤

[@spillsndebris]

I just came from your Dollar Tree video and I'm really surprised that you were able to get even more food (and some fresh vegetables) for the same money from Aldi. You are doing some really great work. Keep it up.

[@skylaradele8090]

I am divorcing. I have been cutting down expenses. Your channel helps me so much. Love you doll!

[@marlenet5115]

I'm moving out of my sister's house soon and have to make simple foods like this without meat. You've got great ideas, inspired me to make healthy, tasty food. I may spend more than $10.00 a week, but this will fit into my budget. Thanks for sharing, God Bless and have a great week!

[@taylorbritt499]

Idk if you've moved out yet but you may also look into canned meat like spam, potted meat or canned chicken for a little more protein variety! I love tossing some canned chicken into almost any kind of pasta or rice dish and pan-fried spam is pretty good. It just gives a nice break from the eggs and beans.

[@rachaelnelson3810]

I’m over north of Dallas by an hour and a half close to the Oklahoma border and those are the same price is at our Aldi’s here

[@huitrecouture]

@@taylorbritt499 SHE SAID WITHOUT MEAT JEEZE!

[@taylorbritt499]

@@huitrecouture yes, because meat is expensive and when you're on a budget, a lot of times you have to cut it out of meals. I've been there. But there are other, cheaper ways to get some meat into your diet that are much better than missing out on that vital protein source.

[@Nurse3811]

Wow, you are such a delightful young woman with such a sweet soul ! I’m a 62 yo RN with a bike accident that has left me out of work for 3 mos and counting. I’ve been burning through my emergency funds which has caused me to re-evaluate my spending . I recently see $65 to Whole Foods , $45 to Walmart, $22 to the Asian Market -all within 2 weeks ! You have awakened my frugality mode and realize I better stick to my dear Aldi. I watch a lot of $10 challenges and I have to say yours is the least carb-laden and Using foods more in their natural form. Love your bean burger recipe ! Subscribed and looking forward to binge watching your channel this afternoon! ❤️

[@DCupcake58]

I really enjoy how you reserve some ingredients for later use. I do that and for awhile my husband thought I was nuts until we needed a small amount of something and I pulled it out of the freezer. And the wine bottle comment….😍.

[@cwmoore11]

You are doing such a great service to young people starting out. Keep up the good work. My wife and I are almost 50 I couldnt imagine how much easier our younger lives would have been with the kind of info and simple meal prep you do. You are helping an entire generation of young parents. Thumbs up.

[@billcoggeshall6764]

I watched the Dollar Tree menu and this is amazing the amount of variety you got for $10 at Aldi wow great videos really enjoying them keep it up

[@wilsondowling7688]

May I suggest a spice to you that you may not have tried? Cumin. I notice that a lot of your recipes are bean based or Mexican style. Cumin really brings chile con carne's taste out well. It is a little hard to find, but Wal-mart has it if it is in stock. I buy two whenever I am looking for it. Ciao bella!

[@juliecastagnaro305]

Wow. You could teach classes in this for people on a serious budget

[@thebabylonz7910]

Love watching your videos. The band and I hang out a lot and we can rehearse all day sometimes. And when my mates get hungry your recipes are simple, affordable and we all eat good. Your such a sweetie.

[@QuiltingCrow]

I appreciate your creative, appetizing, fresh ideas and your sense of humor :)

[@ThatLisaDawn]

And I appreciate your wonderful comments 💙💙💙

[@catherinevanetten8748]

I love her videos! I like it that she tells people to get assistance, if they need it.

[@russellrlf]

Damn....I love how much garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne you use!

[@TheTennesseeMom]

These prices are so amazing. You’d think it was twenty years ago, not just two.

[@pirateslife4me]

I can't lie I like the bread heel for grilled cheese or toasted!

[@justjet175]

I like them for peanut butter sandwiches.

[@wandahall4435]

I Love it for toast or Sammie

[@lilomarie7313]

Wow! Thank you Lisa, you make it look so easy. If you want to really prevent air exposure and darkening on a cut avocado, lightly oil the green flesh and wrap the avocado in plastic wrap.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

A cut avacado face down in a bowl of water is all u need keep it in the fridge of coarse

[@Xyrutano]

you are so funny and down to earth and honestly impressed with how creative and innovative to make actually flavorful food!

[@kristathehungrymelon]

I've been binge watching budget videos and yours came up. This was insane, im super impressed. My prices here in Maryland don't match, probably closer to $17, but im still blown away. You're so talented. And your cat is very cute

[@theresamerrill8563]

I love your budget videos.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you so much 💙

[@marypeterson1053]

Aldis is the best store for fresh veggies and foods. YOU ARE DOING A WONDERFUL SERVICE.

[@susans9491]

I just found your channel and I’m so pleased that I did! I’m a pretty decent cook overall, but had never made black bean burgers from scratch. Thank you for taking the fear out of it and making them seem so very do-able!💕

[@dianedixon6900]

I just discovered "Aldi grocery store" this past week and honey it cut my grocery bill in half. I'm just seeing this video and it's December 2, 2022. I appreciate you sharing these money saving ideas and showing the meals. Thanks so much. This will help me to save even more money. Thanks. Aldi's grocery store is such a blessing when the other grocery stores are charging so much more for the same groceries. Thanks so much for sharing. You're helping a lot of people. God bless you for your kindness.

[@sheashea4622]

Just found your channel and I like it..........you have good ideas and btw your chonky cat is so adorable.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

He's the best! 😻 And chonky is exactly the word we call him 😂

[@jobell1060]

Another great cheap meal or addition to a meal are corn fritters. You don’t hear about fritters much but as a very low income family of 8 kids, as I child I ate a lot of them. You can do corn, apple fritters and my favorite clam fritters.

[@jennapeacock6310]

I have never tried a black bean burger before. I might make them and give them a try with the family. and see how it goes one time

[@ThatLisaDawn]

If you try the black bean burgers I hope you enjoy them. I think the biggest thing is to not expect it to taste like a beef burger. I love black beans so I focus on spices and condiments that really enhances/complements the flavor of them.

[@Terri_MacKay]

I'm not a vegetarian, but I love black bean burgers, and actually prefer them to hamburgers. I hope you give them a try!!

[@Terri_MacKay]

@@ThatLisaDawn I love making my own black bean burgers. I like them spicy, and I add diced sweet potato to my burger mix. The mix of sweet and heat is delicious!!

[@mstanley97]

I spend alot of money on black bean burgers. I'm gonna make my own after watching this video!

[@GrammyRose]

Can I say Lisa, I really admire your budgeting and cooking abilities. I've been cooking for over 40 years and I wish I would've had it this together. You're good at reducing waste, which is so amazing in this fast food, have it now society. Great job, kiddo. You rock.

[@suequinn3468]

Your Dollar Tree video was great. This one looks even more fun, enjoyable, and better variety. I don’t remember seeing anyone else break down calories like you do - very nice.

[@inaiabarreras9500]

Thank you so much for sharing those receipts and ideas! It has helped planning my weekly meal routine. Now I can save money and buy better quality food for my children since they are very picky. Your videos have made it way easier to be a single mom with no financial support from my children's father.

[@Sandrashideaway]

💓New subscriber. You had some creative ideas. 😀 I'm vegan and enjoy beans too. I call the end piece of bread a heel. Love shopping at Aldi too. 👌

[@C.M.30337]

I'm vegan too. Important thing that was left out is that you need a dark leafy green everyday. I get a bag of frozen organic chopped spinach from Trader Joe's, don't know if they have this at Aldi, and put it in just about everything. Very simple to make mushroom, spinach soup with mushroom broth and add lentils and sometimes rice. Or steamed veggies with spinach, rice and beens and sometimes avo. Or get a package of 32 corn tortillas for $2.29 at Sprouts, don't know what they are at Aldi, and put spinach, mushroom, beans with slice of vegan cheeze and heat up in a pan till the everything has melted cheeze on it. You could make this adding tomatos, avos, tofu scramble or anything else you like. With 32 corn tortillas in a package, they will last a long time and be able to change it up for over a month. All very simple and inexpensive and fast.

[@Emilyagnes-yb8fn]

Well Lisa, this was a pleasure to watch. My goodness has pricing gone up and up. 48 cents for a dozen of eggs - yowser. 29 cents for canned diced tomatoes, so and so on. You are very creative in the kitchen 😊

[@michaelc2996]

I appreciate that you add calorie content, break down for special diet concerns - your videos are great

[@maryhammond7054]

I just recently came across your videos! I have really enjoyed watching you make these recipes! We are a family of Me, my husband and 3 boys. So it’s nice to come across someone who has cheep and yummy meals! I’m a stay at home mother who loves to cook! This will help me save money for my family! Your doing a great job with this Chanel!👍

[@sewpretty13]

Very creative! Love all the good deals you got!!! Eggs for 49 cents and the cans of beans add so much protein and help satiate. Good Job on this video!!

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Oatmeal and fruits are very filing as well not to pricey to do either

[@joyjohnson2852]

You did a great job presenting and giving instructions for this (I’m no cook!). I’m definitely going to be trying all of these. I do have to say I was shocked at the large amount of seasoning that were added. It was good that most of it could be added later. Keep going - we’re watching!

[@rachaelnelson3810]

Beans u can cook over nights in the crock pot with oregano in them with sausage Too

[@janinna7480]

Wow. You did amazing!! All those meals looked so delicious. Girl I’m going to have to follow all your recipes. New subscriber here.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm glad you enjoyed and so happy to have you as a sub! Thanks for watching! 💙💙💙

[@richardskelton190]

The way grocery costs are going up so much your videos are more important than ever. You are so talented and smart. Thank you for sharing.

[@route66paul]

Awesome! There is no reason anyone should go hungry in the U.S. I am on a low salt diet, so canned food doesn't work for me, but eggs are cheap protein. The rice, beans, and potatoes stretch meals and can be warmed up in different forms. This is a great way to make that last week of the month work for you. Just having a pantry with canned goods that you put away $5 a week, could help feed you the month your transmission on the car goes out. Great Vlog, keep it up.

[@alanbirkner1958]

My husband can't have salt. Pour the canned vegetables into a colander and rinse with cold water. If you need food, go to a food pantry, apply for SNAP. No one should be hungry. Tina

[@sb-vj6kx]

I find no salt or low salt canned veggies at the store. Your colander idea is a good one, too.

[@sb-vj6kx]

I would add drained tomatoes to the avocado along with a wedge of lemon or lime. After eating the lemon can be dipped in salt and used to clean up, scouring pans for example.

[@jessicaevans2564]

Don’t forget beans come in bags.

[@sb-vj6kx]

@@jessicaevans2564 Beans are also available canned.

[@AmandaALutz]

I thankfully do not have to budget down to $10 a week, but I am still always looking for a frugal variety of healthy foods to serve my family within our monthly meal planning budget. The homemade black bean burgers are a great idea!! Your videos are laid back, fun, and you provide good commentary and info on caloric intake. So glad I found your channel!

[@marciaamino9679]

New subscriber here. I love what you did with $10. This is such valuable information with the food costs going so insane. Everything looked nutritious and appetizing. Great job!

[@sarahandrews3454]

I always recommend your videos. Even if you aren't on a budget, you show easy cooking techniques that anyone can master.

[@cindieclement7796]

That was pretty darn amazing!! I wonder, how a fresh tomato or cuke (grown in your own garden) would've tasted during this challenge. You're SOOO clever girl friend!!

[@robinswan5831]

I just paused this to go see how much all this would cost today at my area aldi and it was over $25!!!! The eggs alone are almost $5 a dozen. GEEZZZ!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Prices at my Aldi have definitely gone up since I originally made this video, though not nearly as much as it sounds like yours has! Eggs were priced at $2.28 at my local Aldi yesterday.

[@omgnoi]

@@ThatLisaDawn man I can’t remember the last time I saw eggs under $5 lol

[@dawnwright4087]

You go girl, we love your show so much. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@ndanieltx]

The information you are providing in your vid is awesome. Not only are you shopping it and sharing the list with us, you are cooking it step by step! Also sharing the extras and spices you already have and used great work and details here. Many of us might not adhere to this budget strictly but giving us a lot of ideas how to save money. Or, if we have a tough week or month how to power through it on a tight budget.

[@susandorry6149]

I think you did a great job and for the person on a real budget this was really great and like you said the real downside was lack of fresh. It's just us two and now I'm thinking maybe we could cut down a little.

[@Katchancellor]

You have a new subscriber!! At 52, I'm well established, BUT I got a 17 year old starting college. I'm going to share your videos with her. I saw the Dollar Tree video as well. You did an AMAZING job eating decent food. I can't imagine a meal with no meat or seafood now, but I was a broke college student and I ate many a "struggle" meal. These meals are healthy and filling. Thank you for doing these videos, you are helping ALOT of people.