Walmart $10 Weekly Food Budget Challenge: Extreme Budget Grocery Haul Menu & Food Prep

[@laynemurphy1]

I'm an adult ESL teacher and I've been teaching from home using Zoom. My students are also homebound and most have almost no income. Your videos are absolutely their favorite lessons by far. We learn the food and preparation vocabulary and they get fantastic ideas on stretching their tiny budgets to feed their families. What a wonderful service! I've recommended to every other ESL teacher than I know. A million thanks.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Many thanks, Layne!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

ESL teaching is a wonderful profession. I used to be a teacher's assistant for community college ESL workshops when I was a college student. They are generally well-behaved and friendly and invested in learning. I hope my content is easy for them to grasp :)

[@katrinawall4315]

It’s good that you’re helping them access resources, not just giving them exercises!

[@onlyoldnavy]

Thank you for your service. My kiddos relied on school lunch as well. When they graduated from speech at the middle school level I would treat them to a pizza party. Loved working in the inner city the kids appreciated things much more.

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

That’s so awesome!!!!!

[@harrychutney4618]

I would have swapped one of the frozen broccolis for another carton of eggs and some loose carrots or onions

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Good options, Harry.

[@mariansmith7694]

Yes

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

For 99 cents you can get eggs, carrots or onions??

[@harrychutney4618]

chadzwife1 the eggs she got were 49c. I’m sure she could have got an onion and a carrot for 49c?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Harry Chutney we dont have single carrots for sale. But single onions are at least 50cent each as theyre big. If you were buying for a family, you could buy things in bigger packs and get better deals. Bulk eggs, gallon of milk, 5# of carrots, 10# of potatoes, big head of cabbage, bag of onions, etc. No juice needed. Drink ice water and the milk at 2 daily meals, esp kids. Cheese just for garnishes as its pricey compared to milk. Etc etc.

[@veevee111]

Thank you for making this video. Unfortunately, this is very much how many people have to shop and make decisions on what will keep them fed for a week. I also appreciate that you include recipes in the description. Please keep making videos that challenge our resourcefulness and open our eyes to options we never even thought about. Happy mother's Day to you, I hope you are celebrated by the ones you love.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Virginia! Happy Mother's Day to you as well!

[@veevee111]

@@TheQuaintHousewife 💜

[@rachelsmith1755]

Thank u

[@patriciahackman5936]

S--l

[@roxygarcia8733]

Also in NYC🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Emeraldheart1021]

I love these $10 challenges! I like that you showed your reasoning process in the store, and why you put back some items and chose others. I'd love to see a $20 weekly challenge too!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi MP -- I will move into $20 challenges as well. Thanks!

[@clearascrystal4960]

$20 sound like splurging to me now! :)

[@amandazplace5663]

Wow! I'm impressed with your channel's challenges. Middle schools & high schools need to offer classes where this is done! Important life skill!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you for this sentiment!

[@brendalee2258]

I really enjoy your videos Takes me back to my childhood when we ate three (sometimes small, often repetitive) meals a day We never had snacks, seldom fresh fruit or vegetables.i am now easing my grandchildren and have realized one thing. They are picky eaters because they don't have any idea how good food can taste WHEN YOU ARE TRULY HUNGRY. You comments while eating your simple pizza (that you were hungry and how good it tastef) brought bake memories of childhood sand how wonderful simple food could taste. Thank you for the experience

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Brenda -- I enjoyed hearing about your childhood and your grandchildren. I am glad the video is relatable :) Thank you!

[@kerrynight3271]

That is so true about eating when you are actually good and hungry. I've been doing some intermittent fasting, and when your first meal of the day is at 3:00 pm, you don't mind the fact that you've been eating the same thing for a week. It tastes so yummy!

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

You are so right Brenda, becasue of the way I was raised, any food, any meal combo can be wonderful and tasty, I'm not picky or fussy and will eat almost anything and be satisfied. I feel bad for these people I know, including the guy I live with, who are so fussy and pick at everything, and need whatever they want when they want it, or they freak out and won't eat, can't imagine being like that

[@KsoPlans]

This has certainly made me re-consider what I really need to buy when I go shopping. Food is expensive in Australia, I thought I had been doing well, but no - I have a long way to go. Thanks for the inspiration =)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi KSO. Some things as far as price are out of our hands. Best wishes in finding affordable and healthy foods :)

[@daniellegeorge89]

Y’all are so lucky to have your groceries at this price point. This $10 shop would cost easily a minimum of $25 here in Australia

[@florencekirk9021]

That would cost me close to $20 here in Utah so she got a hell of a deal where she is.

[@bellazefra]

CA has everyone beat. The prices here are ridiculously high.

[@masonneal1654]

Cost of living my friend...

[@masonneal1654]

The only thing I would suggest would be accounting for protein! Anyone at home should look up the amount of protein they need based on their weight.

[@LifeinYellowknife]

Ha! I bet I’d have you all beat here! It’s mega expensive!

[@sometimesidontsleep3424]

I am a teen and I don’t know how to cook at all but I enjoy watching your videos. I appreciate your honesty and simplicity it really is refreshing. Hope you and your family are safe and healthy in these times. Sending you love 💕😘

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You too, AST! I think you are on your way to becoming a wise adult financially! Best wishes and thank you for watching!

[@dees1378]

You can use the internet to learn how to cook basic things. Steer clear of all of the fancy stuff ingredients that some add to make a simple food. Good luck to you and so happy to see younger people that want to be responsible.

[@jtrose6995]

Never too soon to learn! Start now with easy stuff first, you will be a chef in no time!

[@traceysixt8130]

Hi just want to let you know that with your flour you can make a pizza dough with two cup of flour and two cups of Greek yoghurt and a pinch of salt It makes the most amazing pizza base. Enjoy

[@alishajennings2013]

This is a great video. When you were showing everything in the cart before checking out, I honestly had no idea what meals you were going to make. It turned out great. I liked seeing a video that didn't involve rice and beans.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad you enjoyed, Alisha. Thanks for watching :)

[@barbarabartelme5809]

Thank you for shopping in a depleted store and making this video. You make it possible for us to make do during difficult times. I like the idea of homemade noodles, and now am remembering ideas from my mother in my youth. She made some traditional European entrees that had flour foods. The meals were so-o good. So, I may try some of them. Thanks again.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Barbara, the older generations have and had great ingenuity with cooking! Thanks.

[@defleppard-lover6298]

Save your ramen noodle flavor packs they add flavor to your sauce. Walmart spaghetti sauce is always 88 cents. Say, could you do a $ Tree 10.00 challenge as well?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

That will be in the future, yes :) Our Walmart has sauces for $1.00 in the jars, at least last time I checked. 88 cents is a great deal!

[@rustyrussell3211]

Hi there Quaint, well another truly great video. I would call this one "shock and awe". Shock at your food choices and AWE at how you pulled them together to create a full week menu, truly amazing. You go girl!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks again!

[@orlymayron5236]

You did so well with lots of restrictions. It’s so difficult to stick to $10 when there’s no rice/ beans etc. I do like to see all of the food prepared as you’re very good at demonstrating a recipe. Especially that pizza. I think it looked delicious. Thank you and I look forward to your next challenge.

[@rachelpatterson7030]

Thanks for making this video and for sharing your experience returning to the grocery store! I loved that you showed how you adjusted your plan on the fly based on what was available, while still staying on budget. Thanks for showing us that it's possible in these unpredictable times! 🙂

[@lifereceiver3661]

Everybody has different thing to buy at $10. I would buy Beans Tomatoes Chicken Rice Cut wild greens for veges Sugar (tomato sugar drink) Make my fav shredded chicken chilli bowl or chicken stew

[@angelah2794]

I am on a $10.00 budget this week (Lord's willing), and I look forward to trying these!! Thanks for sharing! ^_^

[@miniskiipperi]

Just started watching your videos today and I love them! I watched a couple of 'surviving 1£/1$ a day' around January just out of curiosity and then the pandemic hit - they have been quite helpful during these times. 😄 I've been doing more meal planning/prepping and it's nice to see how little food goes to waste when you take a few minutes to plan ahead. Saves a lot of money too in the long run which is really good now that more people are struggling financially.

[@carolstover8198]

Thank you for the video. Thank you for the recipes. I'd of just had one broccoli and then picked up a rice product or the bread you showed. Could of made french toast or cheesy bread. Great ideas. You go GAL.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for the support. Carol. It's also nice to hear how people would adapt it for themselves.

[@angiesmith2877]

I just realized that a big reason why this is my favorite of your budget challenges: I can't eat beans or lentils, so a lot of food budget challenges are heavy on things I can't eat. If you can do more challenges without using beans or lentils, that would be FANTASTIC! 💜

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Angie -- I am glad this helped. So many folks just like you have food intolerances!

[@morganash7113]

I love these videos. They help me view my food budget so much better. Thank you for these ❤️

[@lalaine2543]

Hi! Thank you for making these videos. Can you also make a weekly food budget challenge for people with no refrigerators if you haven't already? Thank you.

[@wendyrosemond7356]

Great selections! The best $10 weekly food challenge video I've seen so far. 💘

[@tibitaylor]

As someone who is spending $200 a week on groceries in NYC, as I have been cooking more, these videos are very entertaining. Even though I could never buy eggs for 49 cents, I like how you plan out your ingredients. These videos are informative at any price point.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Tibi, $200 is normal in many places. I used to shop at Whole Foods every week. Minimum $100 just for me. I can't wait to go back there actually. Thanks for the compliments.

[@tibitaylor]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I have stopped shopping at Whole Foods as its difficult to get them to deliver in Manhattan and the line to get in wraps around the block. I shop at local neighborhood stores instead & the prices are higher than usual, but they have been pretty well stocked for the most part!

[@debbiechaney6607]

This was truly fantastic...you did a wonderful job. Everything looked delicious. Did you miss having a piece of fruit? Shows how very expensive food is for anyone on a very very tight budget. Many thanks. I am a new subscriber. From: Debbie and Dexter-Dog my rescued tiny chihuahua in S. California. 👩🐾😁👍

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Dear Debbie and Dexter -- so happy to have you as new subscribers. I missed fruits and more varied vegs. But these challenges are fun to do.

[@alykatbuttercup836]

What creative ideas pizza and alfredo on a budget that amazing. I love these videos. I wish I saw them when I was younger.

[@LLE2222]

Very helpful... Thank you! I enjoy your videos so much. Stay safe! 👍😊

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks, you too!

[@cynthiamyers4265]

These videos always make me think creatively about how I could use the ingredients. I would have added dandelion greens to that pizza for a little extra nutrition -- free and abundant in my area right now. Thanks!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Good idea, Cynthia -- if I had known a close source of wild, untreated dandelions I might have done the same!

[@GALAXIE262]

The only problem with dandelions these days is that you never know if they have been sprayed with weed killers. Or other sprays. 😫

[@clearascrystal4960]

Thank you for giving us this. Helpful to actually consider what could only cost $10 for a whole week? Unheard of for me. God Bless you too.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad it was helpful! And God bless!

[@SelfTaughtWeightloss]

Another great video! I've been binge watching your channel all day. I am truly amazed. I'm looking forward to future videos.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad you like them!

[@sunnyvangloria2084]

What a unique and informative channels ... absolutely like 👍👍👍👍

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you so much 👍

[@Mitford679]

Thank you for your videos. They really help me. I'm disabled and on the Food Stamp (SNAP/EBT) program. I only get $40.00 USD a month. The rest of my money is solely from Social Security Disability and it is extremely low income and it is all wiped out from paying rent and utilities. So all I have for food is the money I get from the Food Stamp program. It is a true challenge trying to feed myself on only $10.00 USD a week, especially now with so many grocery shelves bare. Thank you so much for helping all of us who struggle financially. Bless you. Stay safe and healthy.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Mitford679, I completely understand your challenge. Food Stamps doesn't pay people on Social Security enough. I know people on SSDI, SSI, and Social Security retirement and they all seem to get reduced SNAP because of it. I hope my videos help as well as a pantry (if available to you). God bless.

[@aerinlynn1665]

I am always so amazed at your resourcefulness! And I saw where someone else had asked for $20 per week challenges and I would love to see those too ;) As always thanks for all the hard work you put into these videos - you're really helping a lot of people! ❤️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Inanna -- that is a pretty name. I will be doing some $20 challenges in the future. Thanks for the support!

[@beckybeeson9589]

I love these videos! Thank you for all your positive and uplifting content.

[@richardchicago]

Thank you so much for your videos. You help me more than I can say. I made a slow cooker "Gringo Pozole" soup today since they had 29oz cans of hominy on sale. Got to add tomatoes, and a few pretty tired veggies. I make chicken stock so I was able to use that from the freezer. Blessings and stay well :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Richard, you sound very resourceful. I'm happy you like this content too. Thanks!

[@forevergoddessqueen4404]

Scrap the juice for koolaid. That pizza looks original. I see why you got butter. That cream sauce was a great idea too.

[@HarvestandGather]

I love watching your weekly food budget challenges, such an isnpiration! :) thank you for sharing :)

[@bonnier432]

I love these videos because they help me think outside the box and make more things from scratch than I otherwise would have. Recently, I have found an awesome and simple bread recipe (peasant bread) to help stretch meals. In this video, I'm thinking about making some pizza with unleavened crust (today's lunch was made with the peasant bread recipe I mentioned). Anyway, I love these challenges and seeing what is available at the stores in different areas. I'm drooling over the amount of flour at your Walmart. I need to check the Walmart near me and see if they have any. Can't wait for your next video!

[@mdoe37]

These videos are "priceless"...especially right now when money or products are thin. Its not been in recent memory that shelves are simply empty. Not everyone has had the benefit of learning how to work around this. You are providing a wonderful example!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for the comment, Mdoe!

[@alisummers7984]

You did awesome job as usual!! I know many people really appreciate you making these videos- especially during a time like this - glad to see you are doing well and stay healthy!!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for the comment, Ali. Stay well!

[@kittysweeny2528]

Thank you for another great video! I look forward to these videos and can’t wait to try the recipes. Stay safe and God bless.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you! You too!

[@barbforbis1260]

Such good ideas, often ate spaghetti with butter and cottage cheese, i would guess the sour cream would be the same. Will try this. Love thse meal challenges and the pizza such a great idea to make on cookie sheet. you for sharing.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Barb -- Your sauce sounds like it is higher in protein, so that is a good idea! XOXO

[@kaybee8646]

Love your challenges, pretty lady! Your charm shines through. These ideas are very helpful in these times.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you, Kay! BTW your name reminds me of KB toy stores. I don't think they are around anymore.

[@kaybee8646]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I think you're right, ours shut down several years ago.

[@annettep.1605]

I really like your style of cooking & shopping, as well. You have of great deal of wisdom.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Annette!

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

You are so very creative! I love these videos!

[@debrakwilliams48]

Have you thought of getting mixed vegetables and pick out the vegetables you need for a meal. I picked out peas and carrots the other day and made fried rice. Crazy, but I got mixed vegetables instead of peas and carrots, so I had to make due.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

That is a good way to make them stretch, Debra!

[@lissarobbins2206]

The meals looked delicious 😋 Thank you for all you do, you are so helpful.

[@ellatoler4046]

You did really well this week. It is getting more and more challenging to stick to a budget that low.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

It really was a little extreme this week. Thanks :)

[@culturefan]

The broccoli recipe sounded good to me, and I'm a pizza fan too. :) I think the orange juice drink was the least health thing on the list. A cheap drink is just some water and add some concentrated lemon juice (add sugar if you like).

[@aaronweiss5243]

I loved your dramatic glasses removal! I love how your fun personality shines through. Also inspired to make my own breads, pasta, pizza dough. :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Haha, thanks Aaron!

[@AishaMBudgets]

This was a great video! I really liked how you put together all the food...had no idea how you were going to do that. Also: Holy cow, those eggs are cheap!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Aisha!

[@MB_07]

Hey. Enjoyed watching and listening to your choices. With only a few items you really are creative and always make your meal look appetizing. I like the pizza dough recipe and am going to try it with a few extra items I have in the fridge.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

That would be great, Fran. Tell me how it turned out!

[@effff327]

This is how I do it too...clearance food is always saved for rainy days and definitely helps when shtf

[@dees1378]

I love the scratch and dent bin. I’m careful of dented cans, but they also put items close to sell by date in there too. Self rising flour for 99 cents and pasta boxes that get a tad bit damaged by box cutter when they cut open the cartons. I take these things home and use them first.

[@alanbirkner1958]

My kids are adults. When they were young, we'd go shopping. We could fill out cart with rice, beans, day old bread, eggs, apples, etc. Or we could get much less if we got meat, candy, junk cereal, etc. They are still thrifty. Tina

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Alan, you taught them well.

[@sherrysawyer6819]

So good to see you! I adore your videos; so peaceful and you are so honest. ❤️ Thank you for including your recipes! They look delicious to me. I hope to try making the pizza crust. I don’t think I’ve ever made pizza crust before; so I’m sure it will be a challenge for me. Sending love and praying for you and your family too. ❤️🌼🌸

[@angiesmith2877]

This is my favorite budget challenge video you have ever done! It's a normal amount of calories, and the meals are different enough that I feel it would be very doable. You even got a little protein in there. Well done! I'm facing a huge reduction in my food budget going forward, so your food budget challenges are a true lifeline for me now. Thank you! ❤️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Angie, I am sorry to hear of your budget concerns but am glad you are keeping strong in looking for ways to make it work. So many folks are affected now. You will make it through. Best wishes!

[@angiesmith2877]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Thank you! I don't know if you remember, but I'm the one who needs to eat a LOT more food than most people, so combining that with the budget reduction is going to be particularly challenging. But since you usually get around 2,000 calories per day with your $10/week challenges (which is unfortunately rare in the food budget challenges I've watched), I can just multiply it to figure out how much I need to spend for the calories I need. Again, thank you so much. 💜

[@lightheart2183]

I might undergo a challenge like this once a month to further reduce my grocery budget. I'm trying to pay off my student loans by throwing as much as I can to the principal during the forbearance period.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Light Heart, that is a great goal. Do you have high interest?

[@lightheart2183]

@@TheQuaintHousewife No but I have a couple of 10k and one 20k student loans which even with low interest it keeps growing that I owe more now than when I borrowed. I've been stocking up on food for when shortages get worse. But I'm gonna see if I can at least make one week a month be 10 dollar budget.

[@pennynickels5216]

Love this idea. There is a ton of free food available. Go get some, only buy gas for the car and eliminate debt!

[@lightheart2183]

@@pennynickels5216 I'm not going for free food when for some people it is the only thing they can get. It may take me longer to cut down the debt because I'm buying my food. But I don't want to take it out of other people's table.

[@dees1378]

Great idea!!! Debt is a devil on your back for sure. Good luck to ya

[@missinginia]

Really enjoy your videos. You are very resourceful and creative!

[@maureen8930]

Thank you these are Very tuff times Thank again I will be looking for recipes ♥️

[@feliciastewart972]

Thank you for helping me! ♥️. I am trying to spend less each week for myself... You are very smart like my mama was!!♥️♥️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are too sweet. Thanks!

[@williamacev2603]

I can’t remember if I already commented on this video but if not it was well done considering this was your first video after 30 or more days. Watching the videos were a nice way to get my mind off of all the sad daily news.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for your support, William! I have a new video coming out by early next week! I need a boost of happiness daily myself!

[@jennilang721]

YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!👍💖💄 I love your shopping trips!!! I find them super calming, too!!!🤗

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you so much!!

[@jennilang721]

@@TheQuaintHousewife thank YOU so much!!! To your credit, I'm not sure if I'd ever even eat a lot of the stuff, because I have food issues/weird stomach (you'd think I'd be thinner, lol!!!), and my four kids are weirdo eaters too, but I love your video stylings, and the effort and care that you put into your vids.👍💖👍

[@rubygem1948]

Thank you for making these. I really enjoy them. Your the budgeting queen.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you so much!, Melissa. Honorary title!

[@scherzva]

A great video. I am sharing on Facebook for my friends that are struggling right now

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Mike, that is very cool of you. Thank you.

[@scherzva]

@@TheQuaintHousewife I just discovered your channel. I like your content. Keep up the great work.

[@katrinbivens3723]

I would like to see more vidlike this one, please!

[@JLC48]

Another great video! Thank you for social distancing, masking and doing all you can to help folks out!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks!

[@Bovine_journi]

You are gorgeous 🤩 thanks for your videos they are super interesting I really look forward to watching them when I see them pop up in my feed hope they are restocked for you soon

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thank you so much, Megan.

[@ilianadiaz8039]

Suggestion, change the (sausage), for (1) package lentil beans 16 oz., or chickpeas, or whatever beans is your preference. Or chicken thighs. Get 1 onion, 1 red pepper, 1 garlic, 2 potatoes, and butter. replace the (oranges), (1) container of soy milk, and cornflakes, bananas. Going vegetarian, much cheaper, much more food, much healthier.

[@aronwayne2588]

She looks like a completely different person. Love the new look. You slayin it girl :)

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Haha, Aron. It's an old look for me, but just takes a bit more work. Thanks!

[@katherinekorenyi2805]

Creative, and helpful! Thanks for sharing, can't wait to see more!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mrsgriffin41]

Thank you for making these videos! Very helpful.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

SummerRain, many thanks for watching.

[@sonnygirl8358]

You did very well with such a small budget. thank you for sharing

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks for watching!

[@dpreeper]

This video is inspiring, but I wonder how much I would have to adjust that budget in order to make it reasonable for my area (and family size). Dairy is expensive in Alberta. Canadian food prices are much higher in general (even worse in the northern part of the country), but I'm sure I still have room to squeeze a few dollars out of my budget. Thanks for the encouragement to make the most of my budget, to use what's available and to adjust my plan as necessary.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Diane, perhaps $25 would be a challenge for you the way the $10 is a challenge for me? Best wishes on finding good deals :)

[@dpreeper]

@@TheQuaintHousewife Yes, I think that might be possible. I won't know until I try. But our regular budget is about $45 per person, which is already frugal. So, $25...I think that was a good guess for a challenge. I'm gonna do it!

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

I made a vegan version of your biscuits(just used plant based butter) I really love these biscuits! You are amazing I love watching your challenges! I truly hope you and your family are safe and sound!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Zaiya, funny thing. I looked at your comment this morning; I must have put the heart on it when I was half asleep because I don't even remember reading it. 8 hours ago when I approved the comment I thought I had been sleeping. But I am happy your biscuits turned out. It means you are a good baker. Thanks for watching my videos, Zaiya!

[@ZaiyaFineArt]

Thats alright we all do it at some point i thibk I know I have! But yes the biscuits were my breakfast this morning with some cheeze :)

[@belbe417]

For me I think I would have just had one egg n sausage n one plain with marg, then use a little of the sausage in the pasta and one side of the pizza, I do love making the Greek yogurt dough, it’s excellent value , flavour. Thanks for the vid. It’s interesting to see how people go about it.

[@RebelMom62]

I Loved this video, I happened upon it by accident. Unfortunately I live in Maine and our prices are definitely higher here but this has good ideas to keep the budget down. Thank you,

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Michelle Ann!

[@pearlobrien5712]

Great challenge! Very creative with the pizza and pasta. What state do you live in that taxes beverages? Thanks!

[@peaceseeker5121]

Your challenge videos always amaze me! Your thought process and ingenuity are a lesson for us all, thank you!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Wow, thank you!

[@motherdaughter7185]

Thanks for another great video, excited for the Broke Gal Pizza dough 😍

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

M&D, the dough will come together pretty easily. The work is just in pressing it into the pan. I hope you enjoy it!

[@uzeela]

This was good... I like the pasta homemade... You are an inspiration...Can't wait for my next shopping trip.. Be well and safe..

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Zsuzsi. Thank you! Please be careful on your next trip to the store. About half the people were wearing masks. Maybe your area will be better. XOXO

[@themodestmushroom]

Thank you so much, these videos are amazing! Lots of good tips

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad you like them!

[@lindawilson290]

Very creative, QH! But dang! If only you'd had a few extra bucks for a few bananas and apples.

[@MaryTheresa1986]

I would've put back the orange drink for a few bananas.

[@ambikawolf664]

I find your channel very inspiring. I have a short shopping list and it doesn't include any meat... And very little dairy (I get eczema from cheese and yogurt). Powdered cheese sits in my closet. That is very economical. One teaspoon and voila.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Powdered cheese is tasty and great that it works in your budget. Thanks for watching my videos, Ambika.

[@candaces3959]

Not to be too intrusive, but when you were doing your 4 week quarantine menu, you were cooking for your family. When you do these $10 weekly challenges, what does your family eat? Do you do 2 different meals?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Candace, my husband shopped on the same day for food for the rest of the family. When I make these solo challenges for KZbin, they eat separate meals. Sometimes I cook for them, sometimes my husband does. On non-challenge weeks I generally do the cooking for all of us.

[@itsjustme5594]

I was going to ask the same thing lol

[@jennilang721]

She let's them eat cake, like Marie, lol!!!😁 I'm motivated to try one of her challenges. Love her vids!!!

[@jennilang721]

Hi!!! I just realized that you wete on fb. I didn't see a way to message you about a savings question that I had, so I posted on your fb. Tyia!!!🤗

[@frugaldutchmom1359]

@@TheQuaintHousewife That is serious dedication to your channel and "practice what you preach". Bravo.

[@sophiedemiscault]

Thank you for this video.I come from France and we have Aldi .We can buy in this store.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Sophie, I have an Aldi video as well. Thanks for watching :)

[@thereseblass7177]

Great job on this video! Very interesting. Not the healthiest but this is exactly the problem that people with low-incomes have with shopping and eating...since fresh fruit and vegetables are more expensive. I applaud you for putting this together and looking forward to your next video.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Thanks Therese. I like to add fresh fruits and veggies in, but it can be hard to balance it out with the caloric necessities. Thanks for watching :)

[@Ihitthings2]

I love these videos, thank you so much for doing this. I didn't know juice concentrate was taxed because it has sugar??? Is that everywhere? Anyway, you're an inspiration, thanks again!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Pamela, I didn't actually know it was sweetened. But apparently that's why it's taxed. I think it's different in every state. Thank you for subscribing and watching :)

[@MamaJessicaDolly]

I am trying to stick to a budget of $40/week right now (there is 3 of us) thank you for the video!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Dolly, best wishes with your budget. It sounds doable. I have many more videos like this if you need more ideas!

[@Susanluc59]

Wow. You are amazing. I was going to call you out for using extra ingredients until I watched the recipe part, because I didn't think there was any way to cook what you planned with only what you had bought. My appologies. I was so wrong. I am actually going to try some of these. The only diffrerence is that I am in Atlantic Canada, and even our Walmart food prices will be at least triple to your prices, so there is no way I will ever be able to do a $10 challange, but even so, this is still a great idea, and I am subscribing just because this is so awesome.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Sweetness, I mention towards the beginning of the video and in the description any extra ingredients needed for the challenge, which I try to keep to a bare minimum for every challenge I do. I know Canadians pay more for their food (and some US citizens too). I hope you can still get some affordable ingredients and have yourself some delicious meals. XOXO

[@Susanluc59]

@@TheQuaintHousewife OMGosh~ thank you for responding. I am actually going to try the pizza and the biscuits as well. You have an awesome channel. Keep up the good work

[@felixpelayo3268]

Did you go by the canned bean aisle by chance? That would have been my choice instead of chorizo for sure.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yes, I went by canned beans, but the chorizo went further in terms of flavor and fitting into my meal plan. Thank you, Felic.

[@dees1378]

Beans all of the time will give you food fatigue. Too much of one thing with no variety can he especially hard on the very young and the very old. They will just quit eating

[@janebrooks686]

The pizza looked delicious. It reminded me of the box pizza by Chef Boy Ardee my husband & I would make in 1982 when we were first married, & broke!! We would make it together. You are a lovely person & I enjoy your videos. ❤️

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

I saw a retro commercial for that Chef Boyardee pizza! Thanks Jane :)

[@sylviak9808]

Fascinating project, thank you for sharing. While I will never be able to get all of that food for $10 here in Silicon Valley, CA, the video gave me something to think about.

[@truepeacenik]

Sylvia K Grocery Outlet could get you close, couldn’t it?

[@alexandriagoetz5324]

This is awesome! Your videos really make me realize how much more I can budget..maybe not $10 lol but so many good ideas. And i know if my family and I needed to survive we could.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

So happy this helps :)

[@CyndiMH]

It's very inspiring seeing what creativity you are able to come up with when creating your $10 budget menus. I was trying to figure out what you were going to come up with and you just truly amazed me. Thank you for your ideas and time you spend when you so this. Your chanel is very enjoyable.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You are so welcome! XOXO Cynthia!

[@a.a.3555]

I like your videos on $10 challenges. This one was very helpful for the pizza crust and noodles. Thanks.

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Glad you like them! Thank you!

[@rop888]

Great video. I'd probably skip the orange drink and get more vegetables, but otherwise it's a great plan.

[@darlosstroud870]

As a high risk person THANK YOU for wearing your mask!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

You're welcome, Darlos :)

[@vanessabayardo9788]

I like this walmart haul better than cvs hauls. They are like minus the crt, minus ibotta, minus retail me not, minus etc. Just go to walmart! No coupons needed. Right?

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Hi Vanessa, I would lose my head trying to use too many coupon apps! I try to work them in if they are easy, but I am not that organized!

[@vanessabayardo9788]

@@TheQuaintHousewife yeah. Even the dum dums are 2 bags for 7 and sometimes you get a crt for 2 dollars off when you buy 2, making them 2.50 each. I'm like I will just buy my dum dums at walmart. The only convenient aspect of it would be that my cvs is open 24/7 but not my walmart.

[@williamacev2603]

Happy that you were able to make one of your budget videos again!

[@TheQuaintHousewife]

Yay! Thank you!