Great job! I always see the surprise deals like the $1 potatoes as a special gift from God! He truly does notice even the little things we need! I'm so glad I found your channel, you are very similar to me, 10 years ago. My youngest is 18 now but we raised 4 Littles on 1 income, using many of the same cooking strategies you use! My kids are all now unpicky, thankful adults.
Well done. This challenge would be so hard to do in Ontario. Finding meat for $4.00 -$7.00 is getting harder every day. Buying a variety of vegetables on a lower budget is difficult too. I look for reduced salads with several ingredients and then separate the veggies to use to cook different meals. The first thing I noticed was that dairy, spices, condiments often need to be omitted in an extreme budget. You really stretched the broth to help season everything. Good idea.
Thank you! I am in Ontario so these are prices I found here. I happened upon some great sales which helped out. Yes that is so true. And cheaper filler foods are needed more.
I am retired and have a monthly income (received only once each month). setting aside money helps me buy the sales through out the month. But I also buy bulk; storing up rice, dry beans, traditional (long cook) hot cereals, salt, sugar, butter (in my freezer), spices and herbs (some I grow on my porch/driveway in buckets), dried fruit, pasta and such. My son used to rag on me about 'hording', until he realized the value of buying the sales and stocking up. Now he has items stored and we text sale info as I live in a different town and I might get a deal he can't or vice versa.
@ I remembered something else… when you talked about using peanut butter, are you able to buy or is it outrageously expensive to get a peanut butter protein powder? That is good with things like oatmeal.
Hi again! I have a rice cooker and the day after Thanksgiving here, I made turkey broth and used 1 cup of broth and the rice smelled heavenly! Same as I bet the pasta did!
You did an outstanding job! I might have added an onion and some apples or something for the kids, since you were under budget. You did a fantastic job using each resource, well done!
@@strawberrymoonhomestead3692 I was thinking aloud, I'm sorry if that sounded unkind. I didn't mean it that way. Please forgive me? You really did a fantastic job and I love it that the whole family participates.
Nice to see a fellow Canadian doing this. I've come across so many apparently exclusive in the US budget vids. Stuff here is so expensive., so thanks for sharing.
You made some really good looking meals with what you were able to buy. The 5# bag of potatoes for $1 was an awesome bargain! The whole chicken is about the same price in Alabama unless you go to Walmart and get a rotisserie chicken. The Walmart standard size rotisserie chicken is around $5.60 and their large rotisserie chicken is $8 and change. You do a great job at budgeting your money and food for your family.
I used to do most of my shopping at Independent, sub since prices have gone so crazy, I now do a lot of my shopping at Food Basics, No Frills and Giant Tiger, with an occasional trip to Walmart. I try to buy things that are on sale, and if I can afford to, I will stock up on things when the are on sale, or, for meat, I check for the stuff that is marked down because it's close to the best before dates.
I am watching from New York and I have to say your prices seem very comparable to the prices I pay. Aside form the bag of potatoes- you had many prices cheaper than what I see. I am not in NYC I am 2 hours out- but usually shop mostly in CT. I think you did a great job with what you had. Do you find your kids want more snack as homeschoolers? I have 2 boys home ( 12 /8) and it' a major struggle getting snacks made and having enough on hand. I'd love to see your snack ideas too- if you all snack! Thanks for sharing!
Our regional KwikTrip station has potatoes (5#/$1), onions & bananas (.29c/#), bread variety (1.99), a good price on butter (+ other dairy) & fresh meat.
Great meal ideas. I have started using my kitchen scale a lot more. I used to fix one chicken breast for dinner for my husband and myself. Chickens must be getting bigger because some of those breasts weigh a pound! And we don't need a half a pound each of meat for dinner, so now I will stretch that big chicken breast to two meals! (Or in a pot of soup for even more servings!)
Chickens are heavier these days. Back in the 1960s, a fryer was 2.5 - 3 lbs; stewing hens were 4-5 lbs & capons (gelded roosters) were rare, but ran 5.5 lbs & up!!
Your prices are INSANE! I'm looking at everything you are picking up and prices here in Michigan are HALF of what you are paying! Do your stores make rotisserie chickens? Ours sell a whole chicken for $5...down to $3 per chicken! I can usually get 2 meals off each chicken and then use the carcas for broth!
Wow! Those are great prices! The prices I paid here are for things I found on great sales. The prices are typically a lot more. The rotisserie chickens are $12 and barely feed 4 people. The whole chicken I bought for just over $7 had a ton of meat on it which was great.
Thank you for showing your ideas. My only concern is why you don't give your children the leftovers for their school lunches. Growing bodies need a protein boost, while we adults can go without so much.
Great job! I always see the surprise deals like the $1 potatoes as a special gift from God! He truly does notice even the little things we need! I'm so glad I found your channel, you are very similar to me, 10 years ago. My youngest is 18 now but we raised 4 Littles on 1 income, using many of the same cooking strategies you use! My kids are all now unpicky, thankful adults.
Thats amazing. So nice to hear!
Well done. This challenge would be so hard to do in Ontario. Finding meat for $4.00 -$7.00 is getting harder every day. Buying a variety of vegetables on a lower budget is difficult too. I look for reduced salads with several ingredients and then separate the veggies to use to cook different meals. The first thing I noticed was that dairy, spices, condiments often need to be omitted in an extreme budget. You really stretched the broth to help season everything. Good idea.
Thank you! I am in Ontario so these are prices I found here. I happened upon some great sales which helped out. Yes that is so true. And cheaper filler foods are needed more.
Excellent video. Great budget ideas!
Thanks so much!
I am retired and have a monthly income (received only once each month). setting aside money helps me buy the sales through out the month. But I also buy bulk; storing up rice, dry beans, traditional (long cook) hot cereals, salt, sugar, butter (in my freezer), spices and herbs (some I grow on my porch/driveway in buckets), dried fruit, pasta and such.
My son used to rag on me about 'hording', until he realized the value of buying the sales and stocking up. Now he has items stored and we text sale info as I live in a different town and I might get a deal he can't or vice versa.
It is SO smart to stock up on those sales. Way to go!
Love the idea of using the chicken broth to cook the rice and pasta!
Yes! It really adds flavour.
@ I remembered something else… when you talked about using peanut butter, are you able to buy or is it outrageously expensive to get a peanut butter protein powder? That is good with things like oatmeal.
Hi again! I have a rice cooker and the day after Thanksgiving here, I made turkey broth and used 1 cup of broth and the rice smelled heavenly! Same as I bet the pasta did!
It does add so much flavour!
great ideas. thank u.
You did an outstanding job! I might have added an onion and some apples or something for the kids, since you were under budget. You did a fantastic job using each resource, well done!
Yes, I definitely could have used more of the extra money on fresh produce, you're right!
@@strawberrymoonhomestead3692 I was thinking aloud, I'm sorry if that sounded unkind. I didn't mean it that way. Please forgive me? You really did a fantastic job and I love it that the whole family participates.
@NanaPapa123 thank you
I just subscribed because of this helpful great video. Well done
Welcome!
Nice to see a fellow Canadian doing this. I've come across so many apparently exclusive in the US budget vids. Stuff here is so expensive., so thanks for sharing.
Yes same! That is exactly why I wanted to do this. Thank you :)
You made some really good looking meals with what you were able to buy. The 5# bag of potatoes for $1 was an awesome bargain! The whole chicken is about the same price in Alabama unless you go to Walmart and get a rotisserie chicken. The Walmart standard size rotisserie chicken is around $5.60 and their large rotisserie chicken is $8 and change. You do a great job at budgeting your money and food for your family.
Thanks so much
I used to do most of my shopping at Independent, sub since prices have gone so crazy, I now do a lot of my shopping at Food Basics, No Frills and Giant Tiger, with an occasional trip to Walmart. I try to buy things that are on sale, and if I can afford to, I will stock up on things when the are on sale, or, for meat, I check for the stuff that is marked down because it's close to the best before dates.
Good for you! It pays to shop around for sure.
I am watching from New York and I have to say your prices seem very comparable to the prices I pay. Aside form the bag of potatoes- you had many prices cheaper than what I see. I am not in NYC I am 2 hours out- but usually shop mostly in CT. I think you did a great job with what you had. Do you find your kids want more snack as homeschoolers? I have 2 boys home ( 12 /8) and it' a major struggle getting snacks made and having enough on hand. I'd love to see your snack ideas too- if you all snack! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness yes!!! They would snack all day if I let them!
Wow! Great job girl!! ❤️
Thanks so much!
Our regional KwikTrip station has potatoes (5#/$1), onions & bananas (.29c/#), bread variety (1.99), a good price on butter (+ other dairy) & fresh meat.
I am always looking for places with affordable prices!
5 days of meals?
What did you use the other half of the package of sausage for?
I mentioned I was making the same meal twice.
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Welcome!
Great meal ideas. I have started using my kitchen scale a lot more. I used to fix one chicken breast for dinner for my husband and myself. Chickens must be getting bigger because some of those breasts weigh a pound! And we don't need a half a pound each of meat for dinner, so now I will stretch that big chicken breast to two meals! (Or in a pot of soup for even more servings!)
Great idea!
Chickens are heavier these days. Back in the 1960s, a fryer was 2.5 - 3 lbs; stewing hens were 4-5 lbs & capons (gelded roosters) were rare, but ran 5.5 lbs & up!!
@Kaythegardener-w5x true!
Your prices are INSANE! I'm looking at everything you are picking up and prices here in Michigan are HALF of what you are paying! Do your stores make rotisserie chickens? Ours sell a whole chicken for $5...down to $3 per chicken! I can usually get 2 meals off each chicken and then use the carcas for broth!
Wow! Those are great prices! The prices I paid here are for things I found on great sales. The prices are typically a lot more. The rotisserie chickens are $12 and barely feed 4 people. The whole chicken I bought for just over $7 had a ton of meat on it which was great.
Thank you for showing your ideas. My only concern is why you don't give your children the leftovers for their school lunches. Growing bodies need a protein boost, while we adults can go without so much.
I agree with you, unfortunately my kids detest leftovers at this stage in life. With the exception of some things.