What I feed my kids on a $200 foodstamp budget grocery haul

[@1whocs486]

I love the Great Value brand on almost everything, and i love the Meatballs they are really closest to homemade taste

[@DoraRenzi-z9j]

I get food stamps and ssi I always shop with both stamps and cash

[@livinwithlotus]

Nowadays, you have to, especially with inflation

[@denisejohnson4386]

I have EBT also and I try to use what I get at the food bank and EBT and not spend any extra $$. Most months it works out. Every thing helps.

[@Dontworry5119]

💜💜💜🖤🖤🖤enjoyed the video

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed 😉

[@MMM-z2d]

You sure got a lot on your budget & your kids will be eating real good and be the happiest kids on the block 😋 my favorite economic kids snack right now to beat inflation is popcorn kernels. You can just pour a little bit into a brown paper bag and microwave a few minutes and make a huge batch in under 5 minutes. Maybe 1 container of corn kernels makes 100 bags of popcorn but I could be exaggerating. Can dress it up 1000 different ways with different spices to make it savory or sweet, add some salt, pepper, chili powder, nuts, pretzels, chips, raisins, trail mixes, fruit snacks, cereals, or candies, and melt on some coconut oil or butter mmmm... the popcorn really stretches out the other snack ingredients!

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you. I will try that, especially with us being on summer break

[@karenfrankland7763]

OMG so much processed foods. Cook from scratch. It's so much healthier and in the long run it turns out to be cheaper. All the Gatorade is loaded with dyes. It's so easy to make at home without all extra chemicals. Water, redmond real salt, raw honey or maple syrup and some lemon. Pick one day a week to meal prep for the week.

[@CaptchaNeon]

Your name really suits you. Why don’t you go cook everything from scratch for her?

[@DeeRamsey-h6x]

You go girl. Take care of your babies.

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@Kiwiwanderer]

When I was your age, I was a hopeless cook. My daughter ate cereal for dinner some nights. You are doing great. Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@Suebearish]

Please utilize the food pantries so you can save your cash for Bills and other needs. They give you a box according to your family size and it really helps. Once they get to know you they will add things to your box. They usually have a lot of meat and fresh fruit

[@padussia]

I have a wonderful food bank in My community, but I cannot get to it because I work during the hours that they are open. If I could get to it, I would do exactly as you say and I could save so much money.

[@CaptchaNeon]

Food pantries are usually a joke. They give you dented up cans, some on their way out veggies, a dollar tree milk and some long expired candy from the holidays months before

[@lizmiller2341]

Good haul! Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@livinwithlotus]

You're welcome, and I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@eileenthomas6342]

Great video new subscriber.

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@pamelademaray8555]

Is that a month's worth of groceries or a week . Some people have big family's just being nosy

[@donnamcclenton7340]

Let people eat how they want to eat and mind your business..she did good she got things her kids could probably make themselves.. im Single and spend about $300 a month On just food.. we can’t tell Folks how to Do Their budgets..And no that will Not last her a month.. And yes I have 6 grandkids they need snacks…. I’m an adult and don’t like any fruit except pineapple and I will not eat white potatoes I don’t care how you make them or tuna…or green beans .. not happening…

[@sicilianprincess-tm5nz]

I buy great Value it's the same thing. As long as you're feeding the babies

[@michele588]

new subscriber-great haul! I love great value to me it tastes the same and its cheaper. Ive never seen that bubble fruit before ill have to check it out thanks!

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Yes, my favorite flavor of the bubble fruit is the pear berry and pomegranate.

[@peacefaith2939]

mostly processed and salt, sugar, but when you get foodstamps you have no budget , where is the veggies, greens, cornbread, items to cook HOME COOKED meals...plastics utensils ..we had to wash dishes lol

[@livinwithlotus]

I don't see how that is your business. What we eat doesn't make you shit. If you want us to eat differently, my cash app is in the description. Good day

[@coupontherapy2635]

Where are not where is *

[@privatepirate4353]

@@livinwithlotus parasite

[@robynhogle2435]

You shouldn't have to justify why buy the foods you buy. Kids need to eat . You keep doing what works for your family.

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@michellecinquegrano3020]

This is an older video but i enjoyed you happy weekend to you 👍👍👍😘an another thing you do not have to explain Nothing 😘

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊 I appreciate your kind words

[@robynhogle2435]

I Love Pizza Rolls❤❤❤ YUMMY! Hey your feeding your kids that's all that matters!! Nobody should judge you. It's hard to make ends meet these days. You are doing a Amazing job.

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊.

[@teacherp.downer]

Very nice grocery haul

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@chinagangof5]

Hey new subscriber 💚great video

[@kaythegardener]

Where do you live & how many people & their ages are in your family? Do you also go to food pantries?

[@livinwithlotus]

Hi, @kaythegardener I'm a mother of 4. No, I don't go to food pantries. I am unsure of the locations of food pantries in the Miami area, and also, I work during business hours. So I wouldn't be able to go to one unless it's on the weekend. My youngest is 5and the oldest is 13.

[@michellelaw7620]

Girl, if that will last those babies an entire month. I commend you. My Kids have a BOTTOMLESS Stomach

[@janhuffman2972]

Since you have 4 children, you could google where your local food pantries and their operation days and hours. It would be really helpful to feed your children.

[@livinwithlotus]

@janhuffman2972 Thank you. I'm going to try that

[@TheVideoGamesHistorian]

You would save money by doing meals from scratch that's not a criticism but Its a fact , Frozen veg is actually much fresher her than the veg on the shelves , I live in the UK so our meals do differ , How often are food stamps given ,

[@CynthiaRockroth]

In the USA food stamps are called SNAP. And the cards are automatically loaded at midnight the day you receive them MONTHLY. And is used just like a debit card. Their is a few rules for just food. No tobacco, spirits, no hot meals( like deli fast food, cold food fine not hot) and no non food items like soap, trash bags paper ect. The children side of card allowes diapers and baby products. You have a separate account for it on the same card.

[@allisonpacino]

You're doing great! People who are being critical about what you're buying need to mind their business. Your kids are fed and happy.

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@RxtroBrawlStars]

Wish i had food stamps

[@karenandrew5467]

Was your haul for a month for your family?

[@livinwithlotus]

Hi, it's about a month, and some items may last a little longer

[@norahalmquist1345]

How long will this last your family hun

[@livinwithlotus]

It depends on the items, but about 3 weeks to a month. For example, if all the kids get a fruit cup for snack, then that particular fruit cup would be gone because it's only 4 in a pack

[@peacefaith2939]

not long its mostly junk food

[@livinwithlotus]

@@peacefaith2939 thank you for watching. Enjoy the show 😉

[@CharleneONeill-q2h]

Awesome video 👏 😎

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@Suebearish]

Do not be embarrassed to sign up with a food box place to help with food. Usually you can get 2 a month

[@soaping_withmitch503]

Jesus loves everyone ❤️

[@livinwithlotus]

Sure do

[@michellehackett9335]

Your a good mom taking care of your little ones

[@livinwithlotus]

Thank you 😊

[@privatepirate4353]

She's a parasite.

[@persaud1207]

Wow...

[@SM-wr9nb]

Ok ok😂

[@vitsteele-lz2hn]

Hey

[@soaping_withmitch503]

So sad but healthy food is more expensive it's hard to feed your kids healthy food on a budget

[@livinwithlotus]

Not necessarily. I just buy what we like to eat🤷‍♀️

[@lovelife7343]

Healthy foods are cheaper than processed. Rice, beans, oatmeal, carrots, bananas, potatoes, chicken, lentils, even apples are cheaper. I can hand pick an apple and pay $1 to $1.50 for it. A candy bar costs more than that. The problem is people fill up on chips, ice cream, cookies all items that don't fill you up just make you hungry with all the excess carbs.

[@cristianabii8692]

Hi, there's no real food in your grocery haul, too many sugar and processed food. No dried beens, dried chickpeas and lentils, fruit and vegetables in their natural state, couscous, for example. If you are worried about the fact that you don't have time to cook beans, chickpeas and dried lentils then there is no problem, just prepare everything in one day and then put them in the freezer already portioned for the whole week, buy this type of food would save you a lot of money and you would also eat more and healthier. love

[@livinwithlotus]

I buy my fruits and fresh vegetables from publix. Walmart fruits tend to go bad fast

[@cristianabii8692]

@@livinwithlotus ok, I'm sorry!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Love and peace ❣️

[@livinwithlotus]

@cristianabii8692 No problem 😊. You didn't know, so it's okay to ask or comment based on what you see 😉

[@peacefaith2939]

ikr..these ppl don't cook HOMEMADE meals they air fry and microwave

[@livinwithlotus]

@@peacefaith2939 thank you for watching. Enjoy the show 😉