I appreciate you and your channel immensely. Have you ever considered doing a series of videos for those who utilize food banks? What to make with the food items regularly given can be challenging for many. And to create a variety of meals.
I'm so pleased you featured the importance of cash donations to food banks. People struggling with food insecurity deserve fresh perishable foodstuffs that banks can provide through their wholesale buying power. They also often purchase from local food producers, which helps support local economies.♥
Our food pantry purchases canned meats and beans. They also have freezers full of meat. Ours is set up like a mini grocery store and our clients get to walk through with a cart and fill their boxes with the help of our volunteers.
You’re such an amazing person you and your husband your whole family really it warms my heart that you donate the proceeds from UA-cam towards helping families in need it really says a lot about the person that you are and makes me love you even more!!! Thank you!! I have a non-profit for women and children so giving back and helping others holds near and dear to my heart.
So, i have an idea for you…. Here, in Arizona we have rolling brown outs due to our temperatures,(we have been over 113* for two weeks straight) so, I usually have 2-3 shelf stable meals in baggies, in my pantry in the event we cannot start the oven or open the fridge door. Like, emergency meals. We have a gas grill to cook, but no other appliances can be used. My idea (challenge) for you is to come up with 3 meals that i can keep in my pantry during an emergency electricity outage (temperature, bad weather, it could apply to almost any emergency situation). Growing up in Tulsa, we had a “fraidy hole” (tornado shelter) under our house that we stocked with shelf stable foods every February- you could think of that as a baseline. Good luck! You got this!
@@SeeMindyMomoh I'm excited to see a new video on shelf stable meals for emergencies! I hadn't kept up with my items and found myself in an outage situation last week. I need to revisit the previous videos! Thanks for all you do! 💕
Thanks so much, Mindy 😊 I really appreciate your creativity with these budget videos! I feel so hopeful and much less anxious about providing for myself and my community when I see how much is possible with limited resources! 🌻😊
I really appreciate you highlighting how much more you can do by donating cash instead of food items. It's so so true how they can get much better deals than we can in even bargain shopping!
I love these types of videos. I have two eggs with cheese every morning. It’s just east and delicious! Sometimes I have some fruit on the side, and usually a homemade muffin or slice of toast.
🇨🇦 What a great and helpful video. Also thanks for sharing info about helping those in need and how they can stretch the donated funds to assist those that are struggling. You're a good example!😊
You are a food genius! You manage to make up recipes that are easy and inexpensive but also tasty even though you aren't "classically" trained or restaurant experienced. That's why you are one of my favs!
Thank you, Mindy. I love these "cooking on a dime" videos and always get good ideas. And thank you so much for encouraging people to help food banks. My husband and I are regular donors to our local one. We're too old to help in the food bank itself but we can support them with our dollars. It's a needed service everywhere.
Thank you so much for supporting your food bank! My FiL recently "retired" after volunteering at one in his area for 15 years(which he did after retiring from his career of 40+ years), so I know how much those dollars are needed and put to good use. Thank you!
Thank you for all the ideas and information about the food banks. I didn't realize that donating money goes much father than food. Idk y I never thought of that but I'm so glad to know that I can do a little that will help a lot!!
Mindy I LOVE how you provide these videos AND provide resources to receive and donate, encouraging everyone to help or receive help depending on where they're at on the food security spectrum. It's why I'm subscribed!
I'm so glad that I found your channel! I didn't know about the broccoli stem, so I would just throw it out! These videos help me so much and I appreciate you for making this content!
Peel the woody exterior of the broccoli stem, cut into sticks or chunks, and then steam until tender. It's actually sweeter and more delicious than the florets! I've also seen people cook broccoli stem sticks in the air fryer.
These budget meals are very much needed right now. The prices are constantly going up. I love all of these recipes! I love putting peperoni in salads, it's great with ranch or ceaser dressing.😋
Hello Mindy Mom, creativity comes in all forms from crafting to food making! My 2 cents worth is to not be afraid of trying something different according to what you find taste worthy! Like a scrap quilt it will be fine when it is finished!
Thank u Mindy mom and tammy mier for all u do!! My mind is completely blown by the banana bread,like neverkbew!!! 🥪 yum thx again Awesome!! Said what makes something extra ordinary is the little "extra"!!! 😊
Great video! We have donated to our local Food Bank for years. It started out just at holidays, now it's throughout the year. I love your budget videos, especially as a senior citizen on a fixed income. I also love that you include a sweet treat. Makes it feel less restrictive. Great job!
Another cheap meal is a pack of sausage cook down add a 1/4 diced onion, a small cabbage sliced finely, cook it down and serve over cooked egg noodles. Delicious and cheap. I add some red pepper flakes etc
Thanks Mindy! Always enjoy your videos! Maybe consider cutting out or turning down the volume on the sections with stirring (specifically the whisking of the egg in this video) for those of us who listen with headphones/earbuds. ❤
Love these ideas!... alternative for dinner could easily be rice instead of pasta if someone needed a gluten free meal minus the cheese, add soy sauce, scramble the egg for broccoli fried rice! Or cheesy broccoli rice with cheddar is always good!
This was an amazing video! I loved the banana bread... the pasta and broccoli looked so good too! I never knew you could make a sauce w just some mozz...egg and pasta water!! You're so helpful!❤❤❤❤❤❤
The yellow cake mix shortcut to banana bread is a great idea and one I haven't tried. The broccoli cheese pasta dish is inventive! Great content, Mindy.
We are in a heat wave with no cool down overnight. I won't be usng anything requiring power in the kitchen (except refrigerator) for the next week or so to keep the ac going. I thought of taking your chopped salad and using it like a "grinder salad" (adding what's usually in a grinder sub) and putting that in sub rolls, hot dog buns, wraps, etc with toppings of choice. I'm still seeking no cook options because salads get old. Meal in a popsicle? Lol. This heat is a killer.
Love your ideas, Mindy. I'm going to be preparing some meals in the next few weeks for my youngest bonus son and his family. They are expecting our newest granddaughter next month and don't want them to have to worry about meals. Thank you for another great budget meal video.
Yet more recipes to add to my list of idea to expand my meal ideas. I get stuck in a rut on what I eat. Your capsule binder is where I got this idea from. I get so many ideas from watching your videos as well as other within this platform. For instance I’ve got an abundance of zucchini and why not make it with the pasta or even make zucchini bread with a cake mix. This video is a great source for someone like me who’s single and funds are low in the summertime or even stretching the budget during when I do have my income coming in. Before inflation I could budget 20 dollars a week for myself. The past few years I’ve been loosely following this and not really following a budget. I’d go to the store with an idea what I wanted to spend. I want to get back to budgeting and seeing if I can actually stick with my 20 a week for just me. I do have a well stocked pantry since I was building it up the past year. I’m sure I can actually achieve this.
I love your content and have been watching for years. I didn’t realize that your daughter was adopted. i’m not sure if you mentioned this in a previous video, however I think a lot of your viewers could benefit from learning about the process as it seems very scary & overwhelming. of course your child’s privacy is of upmost importance so if you feel that this would violate that in any way no further information would ever be requested. ❤
This was so cool, Mindy, especially the information that you shared at the end. I am currently on a fixed income and I know how difficult it can be to buy food. I have been blessed to have food assistance but so many people don’t have that and don’t how get help. I hadn’t realized that your channel is tied to charitable organizations or programs. I truly admire you and your hubby and I love your channel even more now. Thank you so much for all you do and share.
Hi Mindy thanks for this budget challenge it was so very helpful in me with creating meal as well as my as people back in the day would say my pocket book😊❤️👍love it
Love this video and great ideas. I take breakfast and lunch to a homeless shelter and the banana loaf is something I will be makinh for next week. I always try to stretch my budget, especially when cooking for a crowd. ❤
I love your tempered egg techniques!! I'm definitely going to try the broccoli pasta!! My kids love your veggie ramen with the tempered egg and I feel better making it slightly more healthy for them.
Buy a 10 pound bag of cheap white rice and about 25 cans of Van Camp’s Pork and Beans. That’s 25 large meals for about $40. You’ll want to die afterwards but still cheap!
Egg with pepperoni is good with cheese, salt and pepper. Smells good cooking.
I appreciate you and your channel immensely. Have you ever considered doing a series of videos for those who utilize food banks? What to make with the food items regularly given can be challenging for many. And to create a variety of meals.
I'm so pleased you featured the importance of cash donations to food banks. People struggling with food insecurity deserve fresh perishable foodstuffs that banks can provide through their wholesale buying power. They also often purchase from local food producers, which helps support local economies.♥
I started specifically donating canned meats. There is a major lack of proteins in most food pantries. So much bread and carbs.
Our food pantry purchases canned meats and beans. They also have freezers full of meat. Ours is set up like a mini grocery store and our clients get to walk through with a cart and fill their boxes with the help of our volunteers.
If you donate money, they can get whatever they need, and their dollar will go farther!
You’re such an amazing person you and your husband your whole family really it warms my heart that you donate the proceeds from UA-cam towards helping families in need it really says a lot about the person that you are and makes me love you even more!!! Thank you!! I have a non-profit for women and children so giving back and helping others holds near and dear to my heart.
Thank you too!
Thank you for your important work!
So, i have an idea for you…. Here, in Arizona we have rolling brown outs due to our temperatures,(we have been over 113* for two weeks straight) so, I usually have 2-3 shelf stable meals in baggies, in my pantry in the event we cannot start the oven or open the fridge door. Like, emergency meals. We have a gas grill to cook, but no other appliances can be used. My idea (challenge) for you is to come up with 3 meals that i can keep in my pantry during an emergency electricity outage (temperature, bad weather, it could apply to almost any emergency situation). Growing up in Tulsa, we had a “fraidy hole” (tornado shelter) under our house that we stocked with shelf stable foods every February- you could think of that as a baseline. Good luck! You got this!
I’ve made 3 of those videos already and there is one on the calendar for fall. 😊
@@SeeMindyMomoh I'm excited to see a new video on shelf stable meals for emergencies! I hadn't kept up with my items and found myself in an outage situation last week. I need to revisit the previous videos! Thanks for all you do! 💕
Thank you for mentioning the economics of food pantries to encourage people to give and that you encourage people to get help when they need it.
God bless you Mindy for helping others with your You Tube income! We donate to Salvation Army and to our local food bank.
It would be nice to see the food you have leftover at the end of the video and also how you make use of it. Enjoy watching your content.
Mindy, thank you for the awareness that cash donations go further than donated goods. Love your passion for the food cause. ❤
As a teacher I can tell you the water drop water bottles are the perfect gift. ❤
Everything looks delicious one of my favorite homemade dressings is olive oil vinegar black pepper garlic powder and Italian seasoning it's delicious
Sounds delicious must try thanks ❤
@@marywalker1394 ❤️ you welcome
Thanks so much, Mindy 😊 I really appreciate your creativity with these budget videos! I feel so hopeful and much less anxious about providing for myself and my community when I see how much is possible with limited resources! 🌻😊
I'm so glad I could help! Thanks, Julie!
Egg drop soup is an amazing cheap dish. You can add veggies or pasta and rice. Which can add nutrition and make it different. Add meat too.
I really appreciate you highlighting how much more you can do by donating cash instead of food items. It's so so true how they can get much better deals than we can in even bargain shopping!
If you add 2 tablespoons of water per egg it will give you a beautiful light and fluffy omelette.
I love these types of videos. I have two eggs with cheese every morning. It’s just east and delicious! Sometimes I have some fruit on the side, and usually a homemade muffin or slice of toast.
I like the idea of the banana bread, so cool! I enjoy saving where I can since everything price wise has gone out the roof so to speak. Thank you!
Thank you for bringing awareness to food banks needing cash as they can stretch it more ❤
Love your channel and more importantly your heart to help others!! I pray God continues to bless your family and channel.
Thanks so much!
Amen 🙏🏾 ❤
🇨🇦 What a great and helpful video. Also thanks for sharing info about helping those in need and how they can stretch the donated funds to assist those that are struggling. You're a good example!😊
You are a food genius! You manage to make up recipes that are easy and inexpensive but also tasty even though you aren't "classically" trained or restaurant experienced. That's why you are one of my favs!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
Always love your video's, here in uk you can't generally donate money so I just ask the good bank what things they need and I get that
Baking soda should be used with acidic ingredients like buttermilk for it to rise, otherwise the baked item usually falls
Thank you, Mindy. I love these "cooking on a dime" videos and always get good ideas. And thank you so much for encouraging people to help food banks. My husband and I are regular donors to our local one. We're too old to help in the food bank itself but we can support them with our dollars. It's a needed service everywhere.
Thank you so much for supporting your food bank! My FiL recently "retired" after volunteering at one in his area for 15 years(which he did after retiring from his career of 40+ years), so I know how much those dollars are needed and put to good use. Thank you!
Thank you for all the ideas and information about the food banks. I didn't realize that donating money goes much father than food. Idk y I never thought of that but I'm so glad to know that I can do a little that will help a lot!!
Mindy I LOVE how you provide these videos AND provide resources to receive and donate, encouraging everyone to help or receive help depending on where they're at on the food security spectrum. It's why I'm subscribed!
Thank you! I appreciate that. I try to take this opportunity seriously to provide help and ideas and encouragement. :)
Your such a good person ❤ people like you help families like mine and that's just one of the many reasons I will always watch your content 😊
I'm so glad that I found your channel! I didn't know about the broccoli stem, so I would just throw it out! These videos help me so much and I appreciate you for making this content!
Peel the woody exterior of the broccoli stem, cut into sticks or chunks, and then steam until tender. It's actually sweeter and more delicious than the florets! I've also seen people cook broccoli stem sticks in the air fryer.
I like to peel the stem (chop a slice off the dried out bottom end) and cut for raw snacks like celery sticks.
Good idea
I didn't realize how much farther cash can go with helping instead of donating goods. I'm going to check that out. Thank you! 😊
Yep! It's true. We have several clergy friends that head up organizations like the ones we donate to and they say the same thing.
These budget meals are very much needed right now. The prices are constantly going up. I love all of these recipes! I love putting peperoni in salads, it's great with ranch or ceaser dressing.😋
Everything looked delicious and healthy, except I would trade out the nutrionless iceberg lettuce for romaine…worth the extra dollar or so.
Or bibb or Boston lettuce, which inmy area are the same price as iceberg.
Hello Mindy Mom, creativity comes in all forms from crafting to food making! My 2 cents worth is to not be afraid of trying something different according to what you find taste worthy! Like a scrap quilt it will be fine when it is finished!
Thank u Mindy mom and tammy mier for all u do!! My mind is completely blown by the banana bread,like neverkbew!!! 🥪 yum thx again Awesome!! Said what makes something extra ordinary is the little "extra"!!! 😊
ALways so excited to see these kinds of budget meals! WOOHOOOOOOO!
Another fantastic video!
Thank you!
I love your recipes and budget meals. Love your channel! Looking forward to the next video. Have a great day Mindy!
Great video! We have donated to our local Food Bank for years. It started out just at holidays, now it's throughout the year. I love your budget videos, especially as a senior citizen on a fixed income. I also love that you include a sweet treat. Makes it feel less restrictive. Great job!
I love the techniques I learn from these videos. The pasta dish I need to try.
Mindy and family have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma
Love your videos. I always learn something I didn't know.
Thanks for all you share Mindy!!!
Oh Mindy, I just love all your content. Keep it up! And thank you for the inspiration!❤
Cheapest meals... peanut butter sandwich, tuna with Mac n cheese and peas, ramen with egg on top, English muffin pizzas.
Agree
Most definitely good options. Mindy likes to give some more creative options for people who might be tired of the same old budget meals.
Yum I luv all ur meal ideas!!! Anything easy that practically makes itself so I don't have to over think it😅 😊 🍕 🍜 🥦
Rice and beans, baked potato bar
Another cheap meal is a pack of sausage cook down add a 1/4 diced onion, a small cabbage sliced finely, cook it down and serve over cooked egg noodles. Delicious and cheap. I add some red pepper flakes etc
Thanks Mindy! Always enjoy your videos!
Maybe consider cutting out or turning down the volume on the sections with stirring (specifically the whisking of the egg in this video) for those of us who listen with headphones/earbuds. ❤
Thank you all you are doing really helps.
Love these ideas!... alternative for dinner could easily be rice instead of pasta if someone needed a gluten free meal minus the cheese, add soy sauce, scramble the egg for broccoli fried rice! Or cheesy broccoli rice with cheddar is always good!
So true!
Or cauliflower rice it’s so so good 😊
As a mom of two and on a budget these meals are so helpful thank you ❤
Bless you Mindy 🥰
This was an amazing video! I loved the banana bread... the pasta and broccoli looked so good too! I never knew you could make a sauce w just some mozz...egg and pasta water!! You're so helpful!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Very interesting on the few ingredients to make the banana bread ❤
Love your videos/ideas. I'm so excited, i just purchased 3 waterdrop bottles and flavorings.
I hope you like them as much as we have! I’m getting ready to order some for teachers.
Been waiting for a video like this!!!!
Thanks Mindy, thank you!
Really great content 😊
Great ideas! Thanks!
Oh this cake mix to banana bread ( and pumpkin or apple) with the topping… brilliant! Thank you so much 🙂
Love your creative ideas!
Thank you! 😊
You would get alot! Here in Norway we would only get a cucumber, a tomato, two bananas, lettuce and 6 eggs for 10 dollars 😢
The yellow cake mix shortcut to banana bread is a great idea and one I haven't tried. The broccoli cheese pasta dish is inventive! Great content, Mindy.
Thank you! I try to think outside the box as much as I can with these types of challenges. :)
I watch a lot of these - this was very good. Very creative Mindy!
Thank you!
Yummy 😋 tfs. Blessings 😊
Thank you! You too!
Great video. Thanks for sharing
Love your ideas I can't wait to make the eggs with pepperoni thanks for all your money saving tips they help❤
My pleasure. :)
I love all your suggestions for giving back. Thank you for inspiring me to do more.
I love the broccoli pasta idea. I do this with a boxed mac and cheese...😊
We are in a heat wave with no cool down overnight. I won't be usng anything requiring power in the kitchen (except refrigerator) for the next week or so to keep the ac going.
I thought of taking your chopped salad and using it like a "grinder salad" (adding what's usually in a grinder sub) and putting that in sub rolls, hot dog buns, wraps, etc with toppings of choice. I'm still seeking no cook options because salads get old. Meal in a popsicle? Lol. This heat is a killer.
Well Done! Always good to think outside the box:)
Love your ideas, Mindy. I'm going to be preparing some meals in the next few weeks for my youngest bonus son and his family. They are expecting our newest granddaughter next month and don't want them to have to worry about meals. Thank you for another great budget meal video.
God bless you and your family for reaching out to those in need ❤👏. The world needs more people like you.
I recently bought the lucy jug with filter and it’s fabulous
Great video, Mindy !
God bless you and your family. That is all! =)
Thank you. Likewise to you and yours!
Those grocery prices are incredible
Yet more recipes to add to my list of idea to expand my meal ideas. I get stuck in a rut on what I eat. Your capsule binder is where I got this idea from.
I get so many ideas from watching your videos as well as other within this platform. For instance I’ve got an abundance of zucchini and why not make it with the pasta or even make zucchini bread with a cake mix.
This video is a great source for someone like me who’s single and funds are low in the summertime or even stretching the budget during when I do have my income coming in. Before inflation I could budget 20 dollars a week for myself. The past few years I’ve been loosely following this and not really following a budget. I’d go to the store with an idea what I wanted to spend. I want to get back to budgeting and seeing if I can actually stick with my 20 a week for just me. I do have a well stocked pantry since I was building it up the past year. I’m sure I can actually achieve this.
Neat. Helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
You’re awesome! Great work!
Thank you kindly!
Awesome video, thanks 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome!
I love your content and have been watching for years. I didn’t realize that your daughter was adopted. i’m not sure if you mentioned this in a previous video, however I think a lot of your viewers could benefit from learning about the process as it seems very scary & overwhelming. of course your child’s privacy is of upmost importance so if you feel that this would violate that in any way no further information would ever be requested. ❤
This was so cool, Mindy, especially the information that you shared at the end. I am currently on a fixed income and I know how difficult it can be to buy food. I have been blessed to have food assistance but so many people don’t have that and don’t how get help. I hadn’t realized that your channel is tied to charitable organizations or programs. I truly admire you and your hubby and I love your channel even more now. Thank you so much for all you do and share.
nice work!
Love using cake mixes as shortcuts! Great ideas!
Shoot your prices are amazing
Hi Mindy thanks for this budget challenge it was so very helpful in me with creating meal as well as my as people back in the day would say my pocket book😊❤️👍love it
Thanks for all you do. It’s refreshing to see there are still good people in this world.
Love this video and great ideas. I take breakfast and lunch to a homeless shelter and the banana loaf is something I will be makinh for next week. I always try to stretch my budget, especially when cooking for a crowd. ❤
Great video!
Love the ideas, would be interesting to compare those prices with our New Zealand prices
Great video
Love your content! Thanks for another idea filled informative video. You’re the best. ❤
Glad I can help. Thanks for watching!
This was great. Thanks. What is that process for ripening a banana? I don't keep bananas on hand and they don't always have ripe ones at the store.
One of your daughters is adopted? I didn't know that!
Yes 😊
@@dr.christopherjohnson4356 Not interested thanks anyway
I just don't know how you keep coming up with meals!!
I love your tempered egg techniques!! I'm definitely going to try the broccoli pasta!! My kids love your veggie ramen with the tempered egg and I feel better making it slightly more healthy for them.
Oh that's a good one with the Ramen. I think that was a popular tiktok a while back!
Great video! Always good to change up the affordable meals so you stay on track❤
Awesome I'm doing this for myself ❤
I hope it's helpful. :) Thanks for watching.
@@SeeMindyMom Super helpful
Another great video! 🎉 I'm so jealous of those Oklahoma prices 😂😊
Thank you!! I would love to see more content like this as it helps me make my dollars stretch. Thanks again for sharing!
Buy a 10 pound bag of cheap white rice and about 25 cans of Van Camp’s Pork and Beans. That’s 25 large meals for about $40. You’ll want to die afterwards but still cheap!