LARGE FAMILY Meals - What We Eat When the Grocery Budget is GONE!
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2023
- What meals can I pull together this week for my family of 9 when we've already spent the entire grocery budget for the month? Since there's no money left to buy groceries, I can only use what's in my pantry and stockpile. In addition, some of our meals need to be low-carb/diabetic-friendly to help keep my blood sugar in check. Check out this video to see what I came up with! (Hint: The sale items from previous weeks sure do come in handy!)
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Our mailing address at The UPS Store:
Ozark Family Homestead
1899 N. Westwood Blvd. Ste. C
PMB 256
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Our family:
Shawn and Janice
Samuel - 18
Sarah - 16
Andrew - 14
David - 12
Anna - 9
Abigail - 8
Rebekah - 2
I live in Europe and stretching the budget has become a reality here as well. I‘ll make vegetable or potato soup, lentil or split pea soup, stews with cabbage, spaghetti with tomato sauce, omelettes. There are so many options. As long as you can cook, you can stretch the budget. Shop for sales whenever you can. Problem with a lot of younger people is that they can’t cook and rely on takeout or industrial produced foods. They overpay for crappy foods.
Same here in the U.S.A. so many people just have no clue how to cook cheaply. Most younger people dine out or get take home or like you said they purchase processed meals at super market and it's so unhealthy as well as expensive. This younger generation need to start learning to cook and budget
The grilled zucchini looks so good
You feed your family so we'll they are super blessed ❤️🙏🏻❤️
@@judyjenna-pilot553 We have a saying in Hungarian I could translate to "Urge is high lord" It means If you are in need you gonna do what you have to do. So if the younger generation can't pay for take out or McDonald's they will have to learn how to cook.
you are so right! the simple foods are the best :)
Sarah and the other kids who cook need a channel showing how they make their recipes, showing how to sew, how they build things, fix things, etc. So many kids have never had the opportunity to learn since electronics have taken over and parents are so busy anymore. Learning from another kid makes those watching get interested and those new tasks appear more doable when learning from a peer.
I think that's a great idea! :)
You have such a down-to-earth lifestyle; you all are a pleasure to watch. Thanks for letting us all in. God bless and keep you in His powerful loving care.
Amen 🕊💙
Oh Donna, thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I'm so grateful to have you here supporting our family! :)
I know you are working hard to stretch your food dollar as most of us ARE. I saw the pot of chicken on the stove and first thing that popped in my head was chicken and dumplings. Growing up we only got them twice a year,Thanksgiving and Christmas. When I went out on my own, I started making it myself. It's not for just holidays anymore. In fact, my mom asked me how I made mine and asked me to make it for her. As it turns out, she liked mine better!!!
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I'd like to comment on your chicken soup. My first attempt is still laughed at 30 yrs later. As a poor student, I boiled several pieces of chicken, to make a LARGE pot of soup. Removed the chicken, cooled it and chopped into small pieces. Prepared veggies and went to return everything to the pot and was shocked at how "unclean" the water looked. So, I poured it out, scrubbed the pot with an SOS pad & filled it with "nice clean" water. Added veggies, chicken & spices and boiled it. Served up a big bowl and found it had NO taste!! When I asked people for advice on how I'd made it, everyone laughed. Apparently, I'd made "nice CLEAN soup!" It was tasteless, but, boy was it "CLEAN!!"
That is a great story, love it! Thanks for sharing with us.
Lol
I put tomato paste in my soup I cannot use tomatoes. The tomatoes paste make it red so it didn't look dirty. I used three chicken legs, frozen mix vegetable from Walmart, Okies, tomatoes paste and a half pk of rami noodles crush up. Put the noodles in last .
😅😅 Too funny!! I think many of us probably have some similar stories, like that. After I got married. At 18, we had a couple over for dinner. I wanted to be fancy (🙄) and decided to cook Cornish Game Hens for the first time in my life. Long story short I baked them with the giblet bags left in them!! 😂 I was so embarrassed!!! We ordered pizza!!!
So funny.
Amazing mother and children. They will never forget these recipes anf how much you loved each other. You are not just making food. You are making memories
My dear mother, who is now deceased (she lived until age 94), used to make the most delicious soup I've ever tasted. She used to keep a "soup jar" in the fridge that she'd put the week's leftover veggies in, if she had an insufficient amount left from the week's meals. Then, she'd boil a soup bone, or the carcass of a chicken and dump the contents of her soup jar in. Her soup was F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C!!!! When I asked her "What's your secret?", she told me: "Don't ever add anything to your soup that doesn't contribute to its flavor". I've followed her instructions to this day and have my own soup jar in my fridge. Even though I am a guy, I think I'm a pretty decent cook and this has enabled me to have "Mom's cooking" to this day.
It's so beautiful to watch a God's loving family in the difficult time we are living... God bless you all 🙏 and thank you for being such an inspiration to our lives ❤
You have awesome kids! They are helpful and seem to be very respectful of you. This is the first time I’ve watched a video of yours. Looking forward to watching a lot more.
They have good parenting and it shows
@@DebbiePotter-xh7kv agree❤️
I love that your kids help you with kitchen duties and take turns cooking. I was raised that way. I’m so grateful because by the time I grew up, I was an experienced, creative, frugal cook.
Yes me too. I'm so grateful I learned to cook as a child. 😂❤
Me too. My mom is a single mom and I spent a lot of time with my grandma and great grandma. I learned how to cook with them and I cherish those memories. I still can’t get the rice pudding right. My great grandma’s rice pudding is legendary in my family.
Me too!! My mom could stretch a dollar and still feed us well. She was such a tremendous cook. I still would take her cooking and baking over the finest restaurant. I don’t know how she did it!! I try to emulate her frugality and style. No one would ever feel deprived on the limited resources she worked with. I brought my kids up with this mindset and am happy to say that they show some appreciation for that type of cooking/ love. Love your channel ♥️
Love the idea of putting all the leftovers out on the counter like a buffet. On a side note, I'm always amazed by all the things kids can do to help. I see videos from homeschoolers/homesteaders/farmers and the kids are learning as they go from the time they're little. And the adults don't seem to think twice about including and teaching them.
We called those dinners mish-mosh nights. My kids loved it.
@Laura-hk8wn my mom called it dib dab night lol
@betzg2415 Makes sense. A Dib of that, a dob of that. I might just might rename my Mish mosh night, I like it!
If only there were more families like yours.
This country would be a better place for sure if that were the case! Strong families are so needed.😊
How do you know that there are not more families like hers.
@@myrnawashington9057 I never said they didn't exist elsewhere. They're just more rare these days because of the plummeting birth rates and infertility issues. Also, there seems to be an increase in homosexuality which affects birth rates.
You do a great job of coming up with yummy meals for all those smiling and grateful looking children.
Thecleaning out Mama's fridge was my favorite meal when I was a child ... we got to have a little bite of all the yummy food made during the week.
I love that your older children jump in and help with meal prep. Those are skills that will serve them well their entire lives. :-)
God bless!
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Amen I so agree 💯
More children need to be in the kitchen among other things to help them in their adult life
Instead of on a game console so sad these days how most kids are brought up
I am the youngest of 10 kids and we never knew when our food budget was gone bc my Mama did an amazing job of making due! I love this video! Get creative!
As everyone says: Your kids are terrific.
Oh, I love how you live. I wish there were more families like this. This reminds me of the old days. Pure Americana!!❤
No kidding
So awesome! Thank you for using my idea! Sometimes the most delicious meals are made from what we have left in our pantries and freezers and everything you made looked delicious! I like to make chicken pot pie with leftover chicken and vegetables. Sarah is such a sweet girl helping her momma. And all your family helps out too. The little one is so sweet holding up her plate!
Noreen, your idea has resulted in the most popular video that we've ever put out! Again, thank you so much for requesting it! I'm certainly blessed to have cheerful helpers! :)
@@ozarkfamilyhomestead You’re so very welcome! Wishing you continued blessings!
Love your family! It is so nice to see the older children helping in the kitchen. Your family eats very well on a budget.
It looks like the younger ones also help. Beautiful, beautiful family.
That little hungry baby girl is just precious😂
All of your children are just gorgeous but Rebecca /Tootsie Belle hanging around the food station and “helping” with the plates had me rolling with laughter .
God bless you and your brood 32:09
She is certainly a character and brings a lot of extra fun to the family!
I am one of 7 children and when my mom cooked there was always enough for us and any family who dropped in. Good people who are practical and have common sense always find a way to make do. Good thoughts to you and your family or … blessings if you are religious. 😊
8:04 all those eggs! a house where there's always food doesn't just happen. i can appreciate all the work you put into feeding everyone and i love that you and your family work as a team.
I admire your attitude in regards to 3 meals- from- scratch every day. You all are very happy to help each other, and eat well. Happy new Subscriber. 😊
This will help struggling Mamas . learning how to live on a dime
Should be taught in school in Home Economics classes
You say that as if they get themselves pregnant🙄
@@jstewart3517 Do they even still have those?
@@soilgrasswaterair What does that even mean?
Absolutely need your cooking and ladies helping too..young ppl that depend on fast food best learn how to cook!
First time I've seen any of your videos. I'm impressed! You have better looking food from what you say you "pull together" than most have when they work hard to prepare! It looks delicious! I'm sure your family enjoys every meal. You are bringing your children up as you should, teaching them how to care for themselves and each other! Even though the little ones can't do a lot, they can do what they can do, and you are wise to let them help. God bless you for that. I pray you're teaching them about the Lord also. They all seem so well mannered. I really like your channel, so I subscribed. Can't wait to see the next video. May the Lord Jesus Christ bless you richly!
When I was a young mother and had a few children, I always asked the ladies at church what they fixed for dinner because they had between 10 and 15 children. They never told me,they just said we cook whatever we have. So when I became a mother of many, then I figured it out !! you cook whatever you have and that was the truth😂 I appreciate you doing this. it probably helps a lot of people to see how to reuse what they have!
My dad used to call left overs "must goes". He used to say everything in the fridge must go. 😂
Your channel is so inspiring, and your children are so disciplined and kind. God bless you as your channel grows!
Hi Anna ... you are a sweet girl, helping Momma . I always wanted to have a daughter just like you ! I'm loving watching momma cook . love from a grandma who has all boys boys, boys !!
I gave birth to a daughter in 1968 and a son in 1971. 5 grandsons and 49 years later we had a granddaughter.
Salmon patties have been a go to in my family for three generations. We usually serve them with fried potatoes and onions and some kind of vegetable. Your cucumber tomato salad looks delicious and refreshing. Add in some feta cheese and it's Greek!
Try mackerel patty instead. Cheaper and nearly the same good fatty acids as salmon.
I like mine with broccoli and sweet potato
On that salad, I thought of a couple of yummy olives and feta also! I love the combo of cucumbers and tomatos.
Your meals look very healthy. You did a wonderful job mom and the children that helped you cook and serve. Your kids looked very well behaved too. Just adorable! I am new here. Great video.
Very interesting ! I used to have a larger family but now I’m an empty nester and I rarely see this much food at one time anymore. I would love to cook for a large family again ! ❤
You might be able to help at some sort of community kitchen or other charity. Might be a way to meet nice new people.
The chicken & veg soup looks lovely.
I admire how all the children get in the kitchen and help....and your little one is like me...loves to eat!!!...
🌻🌻🌻 I also absolutely love how nothing is going to waste.
That is very important to me, at my home here.❤😊
I'm new here...I am so impressed with the quantity and quaulity of all the meals! And such helpful, well behaved children! 🙂❤
I love salmon patties, but have found I like using drained canned tuna even better! Also want to add that using half chicken broth half milk in instant mashed potatoes is a game changer😉 with leftover m.potatoes I add chopped onion,garlic powder and enough flour to bind, makes amazing fried potatoe cakes/patties😍 Thanks for sharing.
Sounds gooood❤
Jack Mackerel is a good alternative to salmon and tuna. You get twice as much for less money.
I used seasoned bread crumbs in my potato Pattie’s. It added a lot of flavor to them. My five kids loved them!
Reminds of when I was a young girl. We were a family of 12 kids, 7 boys and 5 girls. I learned very quickly how to stretch meals and coupon. Great video! Thank you for sharing your family and meals.
Saw all the eggs on the counter. A quiche is very filling. My favorite quiche is a sauteed onion, velveeta cheese, swiss cheese (if you have it,) chopped up Spam and of course eggs and milk or cream in the shell. Bake 350’f for 35 mins. Yum!
First time here. Your children are lovey human beings. You’re meals are nutritious and helpful for me to see how someone else who has sugar issues feeds their family who doesn’t! I will be trying the eggplant lasagna for sure. Thank you.
Sarah is awesome, that cucumber tomato salad she made was beautiful!
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First of all I just have to say what beautiful children you have!!! All of your food looks delicious and its nice to see everyone helping out in the kitchen. Love your channel.
I was raised by my grandmother for many years and she would make a meal every few days of the leftovers that couldn't be directly mixed with anything else. She'd add fresh sliced tomatoes or sonething. I used to love those meals!
My sister did that with her 3 kids and called it surprise pot. They loved it
What a lovely family, every family should be like yours. You’re a super mom.
I found this video to be very helpful ! Do it again ! Thank you to you and your delightful family !
So very nice to have helpers in the kitchen ❤❤❤
Casseroles are always a help with big families! Breakfast and dinner! Soups, sandwiches and salads great for lunch! God bless all!
176K views in 11 days. That's so amazing. This video is going to help so many people. What a blessing for your family! 🎉
❤ how the kids all help!
this is so helpful 😊and i enjoyed how you guys helped each other preparing the food.
Great video, love how the children help!
Easy to make recipes are always appreciated and seeing smiling children is always great!
I so enjoyed this video
.. Your family is such a joy to watch.
Great job! Y’all really work together cheerfully! 🌷
Love that family works together.
How precious and beautiful you are!i love seeing this who are the heart and home of the family and still cook like our ancestors did! So great..i hope you keep these videos going! ❤❤
I'm so glad to have found this channel!! Love your family and how y'all work together.
My Hungarian Grandma used to tell us we were having " must goes " for supper. Everything in the refrigerator must go. Enjoyed the video. Big hugs for your family from Northeast Ohio 👋👋
I just came across your channel . This is my first one I have watched. I really enjoyed your week of meals on a budget. I hope you show more of these !!!
This was really helpful and you’re so creative! It’s so helpful to create a stockpile from those great values that we find for such a time as this. I hope you continue this as a regular installment on your channel. ❤
I just came across your video and I love it. Like how you are right to the point , no messing around. Your kids are great and such good helpers . Looks like your family is feed very well. Can’t wait for the next video, a lot of great ideas for meals. Your little one is a joy to watch! God’s Blessings to you and your family!
Truly amazing to see how it’s done! Thank you and God bless your beautiful family.
I really loved this. You gave me some wonderful ideas!
We really enjoyed this. Its nice to see what, and how others feed their families!
Lovely family! Meals look delicious.
I enjoyed watching how you stretch your meals for the week. I am so ecstatic to see your children help with the meals, that is awesome. Hope you are all feeling better.
I love how your kids help out💕
Everything looks so delicious. I love how the kids help you out. God Bless!
You all work so well together. Great family.❤❤
Beautiful family, and all the food looks amazing!
Just found your channel this evening. Truly enjoyed your meal planning. Can’t wait to watch more.
First time watching you, but I love to see all the lovely kids helping you, that’s awesome ! ❤️
Very impressed with your video and the food looks so good! Lucky church attenders to get such a yummy meal.
What a beautiful family, a delight to watch.😀
What lovely children. They are a pleasure to watch. God bless you all ❤
just discovered your channel and i’m in love with spending time with u and ur family through your videos, sending love 💗💗💗
New subscriber here; just found your channel yesterday. Enjoy your down-to-earth personalities and lifestyle. I especially liked this video; always fun to get new meal ideas --- especially those that use what you have & stretch the budget these days. Hope to see more of these to come. :)
Your children are precious and they are so helpful .
Your children are adorable. It’s so nice to ee them all helping out, so able.
What a lovely Mum and your family is just as lovely. Love what you are doing showing how you feed your family. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. Love from Lucinda xxx
Refreshing to see eatable and great looking meals. Reminds me of my mother's cooking.
Aww, thank you so much! That's a huge compliment and I sure do appreciate it! :)
Loved this. I miss our simple meals from the time when I was an at-home mom
You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your meals!
First time watching. I am so impressed with you as an excellent manager of your family. Such a lovely mother. And all your work went ahead whether you had a cold or not. Also your video was rich and full, not like so many put out with little in them, little effort. All those delicious meals! Heartwarming to see your family values. What is ordinary to you is food for the eyes to many in the cities.
Oh Deborah, thank you so much for taking the time to make a kind comment! Your sweet words brought a huge smile to my face! :)
All the meals look delicious. Your kids are hearty eaters. Always good to see. My kids are supper picky with food.
Thanks for the meal idea's.
That was amazing, easy meals with whats on sale and around the house !
Thanks for the video, I got some great tips! So lovely that everyone is helping out. Bless you all!😄
This is my first time coming across your channel. You are a busy mama and I love how your family all works together! You got yourself a new subscriber ...❤👍
Wow. I'm amazed. You have a beautiful family and you're so efficient with food and stretching out each meal. I love it. I'm definitely subscribing.
This was my first time watching one of your videos I really enjoyed it it’s good to see your girls helping families important to work together so until next video may God bless you and your family
I just discovered your Chanel you have such a beautiful family and it was so nice to see that they all share the chores and taking turns at cooking meals you are truly blessed I look forward to seeing future post of you and your wonderful family!
Loved this video..first time watching. I really enjoyed the 'throw back in time'. Much like how we grew up. I'm 68. Wish more families would just slow down with all the running around, trying to outdo their friends, and just enjoy being a real family! Not far from the Ozarks myself. New subscriber!
This is the first time I've come across your channel, You have a lovely family and it's nice to see you all working together, my children have flown the coop now they're all grown up but it's lovely to watch yours 😊
Your very creative and your meals are healthy. Great country cooking. Thank you for the great ideas
Just found your channel and i love it. Thankyou for letting us into your family!
You are a beautiful homemaker and mother (as well as wife, I am sure). Women like you raising daughters like yours are who we should be celebrating and raising up in our society.
I love the clean out the fridge day!!! Such a fun party buffe!
Bravo. You should be so proud. Doing the family right!
Your family is absolutely precious what a adorable children and you all Cook like awesome.
Sarah you’re doing a great job ❗️🇺🇸
I just found your you tube. I just loved the way your family just helped you with cooking all the meals
And even the boys, I think they need to learn to fend for themselves when they leave home all the children will have many skills. I loved how you did the pulling out the leftovers we do that to even though it’s just my husband and I. Just would like your recipe for your cake you made for the church dinner it looked so good.
I Love how the whole family gets involved and helps out, it is very rare to see these days keep up the great work you do.❤
Can’t wait to watch your next video love seeing the children helping out I’m from a family of 10 so we had to stretch every meal my mother was a great cook and so was my grandmother she was blind but she made the best pies i. Miss her dearly I love to see the smiles on the children’s faces I was wondering on your next video can you say there ages I would love to see you do a video on your garden ❤❤❤