Extreme Budget Meal Plan for Family of 4.

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2024

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  • @tinaelliott8029
    @tinaelliott8029 Рік тому +7

    One fellow Canadian to another, I have to say I agree that our prices make it a tight budget for so many. We have a very well stocked pantry and freezers, and I love to cook everything from scratch. I make meals for our children/grandchildren and their families, we are very fortunate that we are able to help them. Keep up the great work!!

  • @tinaelliott8029
    @tinaelliott8029 16 днів тому +2

    Oh my, one fellow Canadian to another, keep up the great work. I am in Atlantic Canada and I can preserve and dehydrate everything I can get my hands on. I help three other households others than our own, and am so fortunate that we are able to

  • @WifetoJohn
    @WifetoJohn 22 дні тому +3

    I have recently subscribed and really enjoy your channel. 🥰 This gave me some good ideas, thank you!!

  • @annamariekorte7259
    @annamariekorte7259 26 днів тому +2

    Just subscribed!!! Love your videos!!! SE Missouri, USA

  • @mirabellmirabell5564
    @mirabellmirabell5564 29 днів тому +3

    For $50 this is ain’t bad, actually pretty good. I am stealing couple of recipes. Thank you!

  • @danielakriesche3658
    @danielakriesche3658 Рік тому +3

    Hi! I from Germany and i Love your Video. But your fire Spot ist my absolutely Hit! I looooove ist!!!

  • @crystalramirezmoreno9190
    @crystalramirezmoreno9190 2 роки тому +6

    i like the honesty in your video. it is challenging for my husband and i to make it on a similar weekly budget, i can’t imagine feeding two more people on the same budget! 😬 glad you recommended resources like food banks and church pantries, they are so helpful during times of need and we all go through thin budget times. no shame in getting help when you need it.

  • @debbieviebranz8100
    @debbieviebranz8100 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video!

  • @alwayslearning9272
    @alwayslearning9272 2 роки тому +4

    This was really well done and you selected smartly when it came to which vegetables and overall ingredients you bought to make your meals with, very wholesome and nutritious.
    If you're ever finding yourself doing another challenge like this again, a way to get some 'milk' for no extra cost at all would have been to make oat milk from your oats!
    It's very simple to do and you can use the pulsed oat pulp afterwards so zero waste, either for the oatmeal that you were already making each morning, or it could have gone into your pancake batter, makes it thicker and much more filling.
    So essentially an extra ingredient like I said, which would have allowed you to have milk for your pasta sauce, oatmeal, pancakes, anything at all just to make it a bit richer and give it a creamier flavour and consistency. Thanks 😊

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  2 роки тому +2

      Awesome idea thank you! We actually went through all our Oats with breakfast but a good idea for future!

    • @alwayslearning9272
      @alwayslearning9272 2 роки тому +2

      You wouldn't have needed to sacrifice any of your oats to make it though, once you were done making the oat milk those same oats could have been repurposed and still used in your porridge/oatmeal/pancakes afterwards, so you wouldn't have needed to put some aside to do it or have less for your breakfasts, but you would have had milk as well, win win! :) 🌾🥛

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  2 роки тому +1

      Ah I see! Thank you for clearing that up!

  • @donnadkshad6213
    @donnadkshad6213 3 години тому

    We have 2 different dietary needs. My son needs low carb and I need plant based. I combine meals as much as I can. I tend to spend most for his protien. I don't worry too much on my protien because I eat a lot of beans amd Quinoa. He isn't a fan of of Quinoa.
    I tend to also lean towards gluten free for gut issues.
    We have an amazing discount store that we can buy meats and some vegan products. I also go to ethnic markets and buy things there. I go to an Indian market and get my rice. It last 3 to 5 months for a 25 lbs bag. When I don't make rice daily it last at least 5 months.
    I also cook beans in bulk and keep them in the refrigerator. I buy frozen veggies when on sale and I buy canned when on sale.
    Neither of us eat eggs. I don't really do cheese. Even my vegan cheese last one month for 2 cups of the cheese.
    If you are on Medicare you can get a healthy foods card. It can definately help.
    Also eating in season helps a lot. I bought a 5 lb bad of apples for 4.00. They were very small apples but for a snack they were perfect.
    It's not as difficult as people thing to eat on a budget.
    Do veggie prep and have things ready to use. Cut up those carrots, onions, peppers, garlic, celery and so on when you get them home. I buy dehydrated mushrooms at the Asian Market. They are super cheap and I don't have to worry about spoilage.
    Also Tofu is cheaper at Asian Markets than at Walmart.

  • @donnadkshad6213
    @donnadkshad6213 2 години тому

    Use Garbonzo beans in place if tuna. It gives the same texture. If you have Nori you can powder some up and add to give that seafood flavor.

  • @michellemcintosh8449
    @michellemcintosh8449 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, amazing how many meals you were able to get with $50! AND they all looked tasty!

  • @sarahees891
    @sarahees891 2 роки тому +3

    You did really well with the ingredients you were able to get!

  • @kellyestes5482
    @kellyestes5482 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, you really squeezed those looneys. Great job.

  • @mariavelazquez2881
    @mariavelazquez2881 2 роки тому +2

    Wow! Good job, I'm going to give this recipes a try!😋

  • @karenw6864
    @karenw6864 2 роки тому +1

    Lots of great ideas!! Thank You!!

  • @amykirby9607
    @amykirby9607 12 днів тому

    I'm in saskatchewan, on a farm near a small town. Have a Giant tiger and a no frills so about the same prices as you. I'm also watching this 2 years after you made it, and the sale prices on these items have already climbed substantially. Haven't seen beans for 1.25 can for awhile

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  12 днів тому

      Yes I agree prices have gone up quite a bit. I am currently working another budget challenge to use updated prices.

  • @webbsway
    @webbsway 12 днів тому

    Laugh, I think you did an amazing job it all looks so good

  • @anitab6436
    @anitab6436 2 роки тому +3

    You did a great job! So many similar videos on here ignore nutrition! I was glad to see that you emphasized nutritious ingredients. [PLEASE, though, get your knife sharpened. It seems dull and that can be dangerous.]

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you. I definately want to make these meals as nutritious as possible, I agree many channels neglect that in these challenges. Yes you're right I need to sharpen my knives way more often!

    • @shaunaleessnackidies
      @shaunaleessnackidies 2 роки тому +1

      Agree, and the dirt and mold on onions gets all over the cutting board but maybe that cooks out I dunno

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  2 роки тому +1

      Fairly certain I don't have mold on my onions...

    • @shaunaleessnackidies
      @shaunaleessnackidies 2 роки тому

      @@strawberrymoonhomestead3692 oh good! Whew, may have just been dirt. Just wouldn’t want you to get sick! Keep up the great work and great videos! 👍❤️

  • @janetdowning1443
    @janetdowning1443 9 днів тому

    Haven't you bought 2 cans of black beans? One for Shepard pie and one for a meal later in the week!!

  • @fayefaye4043
    @fayefaye4043 2 роки тому +1

    Hi just came across ur video, great job,, as a vegan I use lots of different kind of can beans in my dishes but never put the liquid in them always wash them first,,, this is the first video I see you put them with liquid , can I ask you why and if its healthy to do that ? oh, I almost forgot I live in Ontario and would like to see more of your videos. Thanks

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  2 роки тому +1

      Its just the cooking liquid that they were canned with so yes its healthy. I actually don't normally do this either but as I was trying to add more volume to the dish that's why I did.

  • @cheryl6716
    @cheryl6716 11 днів тому

    I just watched 2 of your videos for the 1st time and I really enjoyed them. Do you have any Dollar Tree stores in Canada? If you do, they carry shelf stable milk in quart sized cartons for $1.25 each. They don't have to be refrigerated until after you've opened them and will last for 7 days after opening. They have 1%, 2%, whole milk, oat and almond milk available. I just bought some last week and they don't expire until September 2025.

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  11 днів тому

      Awesome! I believe there are some in Canada but not near me. I have Dollard. Great tip though.

    • @cheryl6716
      @cheryl6716 11 днів тому

      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692 In the U.S. you can order online and get it shipped to you. I would check if they can do that where you live at, if the shipping price isn't too expensive.

    • @strawberrymoonhomestead3692
      @strawberrymoonhomestead3692  11 днів тому

      @cheryl6716 thank you

    • @cheryl6716
      @cheryl6716 11 днів тому

      @@strawberrymoonhomestead3692 You're welcome!

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 15 днів тому

    Can I get your bread receipt

  • @ireneroy8820
    @ireneroy8820 23 дні тому

    2 pancake for all of y’all? Or was that 2 pancakes each

  • @algonquinwoman1921
    @algonquinwoman1921 2 роки тому

    How old are your kids?