Large Family Dinners on a Budget | What's for Dinner | Clearance Food Cook with Me
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- Опубліковано 14 лют 2020
- Hello friends and welcome to Frugal Fit Mom. What's for dinner at our house? Today we are cooking with all clearance food and what in the world can I make with it? I am feeding a large family of 6 on a budget and being resourceful with what I can find.
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I enjoy the longer video. No complaints from me.
West_61 same here
I agree
If people won’t eat at your house because the food isn’t good enough, you’re being frugal in the fact that you don’t have to feed them ever.
HA! Yes!
"Sorry you don't like our food. Next time YOU cook!" 😂
👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻
#byefelicia
Or tell your friends to provide the pizza if it's that bad and you could provide the dessert.
Homemade dessert is so cheep and frugal you both win.
My sister won't eat at our house, and talks crap because I always shop clearance, and shop children's consignment shops. My husband does have a very well paid job, but if I can save money on every day things, and put more in savings I'm going to.
agreed!!
Eh your saving the planet! By buying things used your being green and recycling! It's smart!
She won't realize your ways til retirement hits home, which is the time that I've heard geriatric healthcare is expensive to the tune of $70k or so. I've already been charged $1.5M but for things that weren't diagnosed when it was early onset. People thought I was crazy when I said I thought I had a brain tumor..... Thankfully it was benign, now it's gone!
Eh! Get some friends on FB frugal communities or elsewhere. My closest friends LOVE it when I make dinner and then I brag how much I spent on it. Example... I bought a turkey after Thanksgiving, cut it up, froze it and made tostadas with it rather than chicken and my friends want more!!! I am making it again this weekend with some chicken in my freezer rather than turkey. I spent about $15 for a dinner of 5 adults and still had leftover! ($15 is an est.)
If the food taste gross then its understandable. But if you are preparing the food with flavor and it taste good then it's her loss.
" throw crap in a pan and cross your fingers" that needs to be a shirt if it's not already!
My sister won’t eat discounted meats... but what she doesn’t know... LOL
You shoot from the hip, but aren't nasty. I also like that you are funny without being forced as is your husband. You really know frugal strategies without looking at notes and present them in a non-judgmental manor.
Aww haha the little things Dave does. At 13:44 when she tossed the box and he quietly picked it up 💗💗
Mai Xiong i was thinking the same thing
Well all need a Dave.
Absolutely ❤️
I loved how happy he was when she said she’d cook a stuffed pepper for him. They’re so cute together!
You all are so cute! I love how much Dave supports you and your personality is one of my favorite on all of UA-cam
I WANT TO SEE GARDEN VIDEOS!!!!
Thank you! Yes, Dave is the BEST!
Liz Kerr agreed!! Garden video, please!
Video was not way too long! I really did enjoy it very much and it inspired me to cook for me and my family. (It’s just me & my Mother ... she is 80 and lives with me.) I am a caretaker. I started cooking most of the meals from scratch or just brought ingredients and I have gotten her high blood pressure diabetes and cholesterol under control and the diabetes is completely gone she doesn’t take diabetes medicine anymore.
Your mother is lucky to have you! 💜
Elizabeth Borkland.....WELL DONE!! That is SO AWESOME that you got your Mom's medical conditions under control. I hope that you are proud of you, because you have every right to be! YOUR A FABULOUS CAREGIVER!!!😊👍
Tammy Schulz 7
WOW, amazing. You did amazing. Glad your mom is doing better.
Your mother sounds like a very blessed woman, who raised a wonderful daughter. Congratulations on changing her health for the better.
Omg when you throw the box behind you and then your husband quietly comes and picks it up to throw it away! 🤣😂🥰 I love it. I feel like it shows a glimpse into your relationship dynamic. It’s so cute!
Another way to save on clothes with kids is to change their clothes. As soon as they get home, take off their school clothes. If they are staying in, have them put on their oldest clothing that fits. If they are going out, play clothes. And you spend accordingly. School clothes are tough of as good as quality as you can get (buy at thrift stores if possible) play clothes are old school clothes or hand-me-downs that still have life left (or cheaper clothes from thrift stores or sales) and at home clothes are the ones where the pictures are faded, maybe a hole or two, old leggings, sweats, anything old, wore out a bit, and comfortable. Another thing my grandmother used to do is as soon as we came in, she would sent us to get baths and we would wear our pajamas for the rest of the night. So, homework, dinner, etc in PJ's. Pajamas are usually cheap and comfortable. If you drop ketchup on them, just wipe it off and who cares if it leaves a stain. That is why you get the plaid ones anyway.
I get so many hand me downs for my daughter from a co worker she could literally probably never do laundry for months! We take a good chunk and donate the rest to shelters around town. They’re often great condition and all brand name. We’re happy with less and so it works out because we get so much. I haven’t had to buy her clothes in 3 years :)
My family did this and it really does make things last longer! I'm the oldest of eight kids and my youngest sister is currently in high school and wearing hand-me-downs that have made their way all the way down the chain, from our cousins, to me, to the three other girls between us, and finally to her. It helps that things from the 90s and early 2000s are trendy again. She doesn't feel too unstylish. Only downside is that I turned into a pajamas and loungewear junkie. lol
True. When my kids want to go outside and play, I make them change into old clothing (holes and stains) so that they don't ruin their good school clothes. I also have them wear older shoes so they don't ruin their new ones.
I grew up with a drawer just for play clothes. It allowed my nice clothes and school clothes last. I do that with my son now.
@@laurenj.5312 That is how my grandmother did hers as well. Play clothes, unders, and jammies in the dresser-good clothes hung up. Except sweaters, those also went in a drawer, so they wouldn't warp on the hangers.
This is how I grew up and how I still cook . My dad was an Architect and had his own firm , we were a family of 6 and mom would fill that pantry/freezer when the money came in and it would last . We shopped at consignment and thrift stores and we never wanted for anything .
Today I was at Value Village ( BC 🇨🇦) and I found a Tall pair of UGG boots with little to none wear for $14.99 - these retail for $250 and I found a new bra which I usually pay upwards of $80-100 so it was a great day .
I'd love to see a week of frugal vegan meals and/or vegetarian meals! I think for any family it can be a positive thing to try meatless mondays or whatever, but I'd love to see how a whole week would go for you! I'd love to see how cheap while at the same time being actually healthy/balanced you could do vegan for a whole family!
Yes!!! @frugal fit mom please do this!!(:
Seeing Dave cook made me think it would be SUCH a fun episode for him to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Awe. That was so sweet that your spouse said . You were his eye candy and he was so sweet calling you amazing! The Queen.
Love how your kids only took a piece of each cookie to try it, my kid would have eatten a whole cookie each to try them😂
To save on clothes, I cut pants that fit but has holes in the knees for shorts instead of buying shorts. I buy sizes bigger when it is out of season and on clearance. When it is on clearance it is usually cheaper than the thrift shops in my area.
I second facebook market place. That is where I get my son's jeans. Alot of people will sell almost brand new jeans their kids grew out of for like $2-$3 a pair!!
Sam Corzine I took care of nieces and nephews too. I shopped at Plato's Closet for the later kids. They sell AE jeans for middle son at affordable prices. I even bought a pair at goodwill 50% off so when I paid out was $4. I looked up saying, "You're kidding!" with 40% off at the stores during Thanksgiving I paid another $50 for 2 more pairs, the request for jeans came after I helped my son pay rent during govt shutdown last year at Christmas was also his birthday. I swore I wouldn't drop the ball on celebrating with my kids. I try to set aside some money before the holidays to be able to do anything they want. I'm glad to say we made it thru OK. :)
I saved money all year and once my kids hit their teens I gave them a budget for clothes for the year. Back then $200 bought a LOT. They shopped for their clothes. If they bought one thing with that $200 that's all they got. I stuck to that. After the first year, they were looking for deals and really did well on budgeting. If my kid didn't want what was served the rule was I only cook one meal, you want something else, cook it yourself. I did help them with utensils, using the stove. ALL of my 5 are good cooks. All of them. I only cook half the time if they are home BONUS. Started them at 8.
This is how I learnt to cook too! Such a great idea.
"I'm an intense person" Me too sister! Nothin wrong with us. The world needs the balance.
I've seen quite a few family channels like this and this is the first time I've seen a husband and son helping in the kitchen. It's so refreshing to not hear "I need to get my daughter to help me cook/clean up." when they have husbands and sons around the house, too!
my family doesnt always like my “frugal” food either! so what i tell them is bring the food you want to eat! they can help out if they gonna complain! LOL🤷🏻♀️
I've started a policy of frugal week. It is every other week and enables us to save $100 a week every other week. I use the opportunity to cook what I've had in the freezer or pantry, and supplement it with on sale items at the store. When we were feeling pinched in our budget because of prices creeping up from losing promotional lower costs for cable/internet, this helped out a lot. Some food is expensive. Some food is cheaper. Waste is bad. So don't let things expire in your pantry if you can avoid it. Thanks for your video!
If you want a flatter crispier cookie, use butter. If you want a puffy thick soft cookie use Crisco shortening. I think the perfect cookie is a combo of both 50/50.
NEVER apologize for a long video, I loved that! Also, really enjoyed your banter back and forth with your husband. You guys need to do more videos together, it was so much fun to watch.
You just gave me the awareness that basic spice mixes can be such a game-changer even with simple foods. They make you feel less deprived immediately, and it is so simple.
I went down a rabbit hole with her videos. I've watched a lot of her videos the past 2 days. I really like her food ideas and even the freezer meals are going to be a thing in my house. Her family is great, her personality is amazing, and I think it's just a win win
"Gandhi once said that."
Pure comedic genius from your daughter.
I love how down to earth you guys are.
I love the longer video with EVERYONE involved!!! You and Dave make me laugh!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Nobody watched your garden videos?? Man, I would LOVE to see a garden video from you!!!
Super video! Not too long at all! Recipes and ideas were wonderful, as are the appearances of Dave and the kiddos! You all are setting a good and positive example for how a loving and healthy family interacts with each other. It’s so awesome to see no yelling, insults or unkind things being said or done! God bless you for that!! Far too many folks live in bad situations, and it’s such a blessing to have your family as healthy role models for others to watch and learn from! 5*****🎉❤️🙏
Love how your husband walks over and picks up the pasta box after you throw it over your shoulder.lol! 😂
Try making Mexican stuffed peppers with taco seasoning and some salsa on top and cook. Then have a tray of tomatoes, corn, sour cream, black beans, cheese, etc to put on top after cooking
Garlic carcasses! That made me laugh, I’ll definitely use that term moving forward 😂
Diapers only hold CRAP! 😁LOL
You are amazing honey.
You are entertaining to watch.
You are easy to digest 😍🍫 You always share easy, cheap, YUMMY meal ideas. Genius!
We watch our favorite UA-camrs instead of cable TV. You're one of my new favorites! Joined your Ibotta and Fetch teams. Thanks for the humor, honesty, and positive attitude! Fans in Kentucky
Add ground beef, a squeeze of mustard and a little salsa to your baked beans!! Game changer!
I really love this cooking AND answering questions at the same time thing. It's super entertaining.
Some people are so snobby. But I can't believe they said it to her face! That's just beyond...
Another great video. Thanks!
I had only one "food snob" in my 67 years of life, and when he criticized my cooking, my husband took him out onto the porch, and told him if he didn't like what I made then he could just go hungry, but he would never eat there again. The poor kid (he was only 19) came back in almost in tears and apologized profusely, saying that he was used to only his mom's "cooking," which was always and always and always the same food---canned brand-name pastas, canned hash, canned, canned, canned--so he didn't know that real food actually tasted good! I was only 20, my husband was 23, but we were both experienced cooks who loved to experiment, and my husband's friend had never known that such a thing as food experimentation was something ordinary people ever did. He did enjoy quite a few meals with us after that, so his 'snobbery" was very short-lived 😊
So what if that so called friend is your sister n law and her boyfriend
@@norahalmquist9907 then you tell them to host and cook from now on. You don't run a restaurant.
Im a real picky eater but I could never imagine myself at a friends or family members house complaining about the meal they are cooking it just seems like a real dick move and super ungrateful. Idk I’m not the best cook but if someone did that to me I would find that super disheartening because it’s the effort that goes in and the thought l.
@@norahalmquist9907 tell them to kick rocks
Which one do you like, Dave?
*YES, PLEASE!*
😂❤
You mean the cookie part that cracked me up too!
He doesn't care if it's crunchy or soft, he just wants cookies! 😂 I giggled, thinking about writing to the troops before the holidays. No one answered so Idk if it was a good address? Was supposedly the military analyst for Dallas PD... I surely hope the soldier made it back home....
I started making apple crisp in the microwave about a month ago now when my oven stopped working and I had a bunch of apples to use up . My 6 year old grandson helped me. I figured if it was a fail I could blame him. Not really... Well maybe 😂. It turned out great we were all pleasantly surprised. Crunchy topping and all. Was nice to see someone else make it. 🌼
New subscriber here! Loved the video, and I adore your family, so much laughter and love...and FOOD! I mean what else is there right?! Lol Yay 😁
I really like your q&a while cooking! I love how honest you are with all your responses. Also love when we get to see you and Dave interact. Such a sweet couple/family ❤️
You have the coolest kids. And the sweetest family. I can tell you are a really good/cool mom
I think you're pretty real, and never got the impression you got it all together perfectly, which is something I really appreciate about your channel. 👍🏻
I love soft cookies I always cook them under the suggested time and then leave them to firm up but they still come out soft theyr delicious I dont like crunchy ones :)
Love your channel. I'm a fairly new subscriber so I haven't seen alot of your older videos yet, but i absolutely love the humor, the way you includ your family and all the great information and recipes. My kids love your channel too. Thanks for sharing
Your videos and your family are entertaining! I enjoy you! Please continue to be yourselves and keep it coming! This is better than binge watching tv. 🤓
The first gooey batch of cookies would be heaven to me!
I've watched this vid before, but am coming back because I'm desperate for watching 'real life' pre-Covid. Thanks!
Christine, one thing I heard from a military mom about super picky kids was they didn't have to eat the meal they didn't want to try; but, the next day that kid ate plain white rice for all three meals. It fostered healthy trying. And, they kid didn't go hungry but had a limited choice.
I would watch ALL the gardening vidoes!!! I'll even watch all the ads and not skip them 🤣
Yummy meals! As for the peeps that don't like your food served for dinner guests, they never were your friends. I read a sign on a big ranch gate once that I really liked, "All our guests make us happy, some when they come and some when they go." Amen....
Just want to say that I love this channel and your family. I hope you're all doing well.
Thank you for all the time you put into these videos. Your advice has really helped me, and I have to say your blunt honesty is extremely appreciated and refreshing. ❤
Keep doing you!
I've watched about 50 of your videos and this is my favorite. And not even because of the food. I love your husband being in there and asking the questions.
I’m so happy to have found your super helpful funny videos yesterday. I have binged about 20 so far. You are awesome! Thank you from Australia.
I've been watching these older videos! I love your channel! Your so down to earth!
I've been thinking about making apple crisp and BAM here you go with a recipe. It's a sign. I'm making this tomorrow. Also, you have such a beautiful family. Your kids look exactly like you and your husband. So glad I found your channel.
My mom is diabetic so I made this instead of something with high sugar content. I always cut sugars in half if it's possible to avoid it all together even better.
I'm an old mom that's already raised her family & wanted to tell you that I think you're absolutely brilliant in how you're so creative in feeding your family & frugal as well.
Try mixing burger like you do when making meatloaf. Add it into the half peppers. Then pour tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and whatever seasonings you like over the top and bake them. This is DELICIOUS!! Serve each half pepper and sauce over rice and add a veg. Good to go!! Yummy!
Christine, I love your videos! You are not a snob about your fitness. Most people that do fitness videos are like "you have to do X Y & Z or your just never gonna look like me" but with you I feel you are real & just makes us want to do better! Thank you
I think it’s refreshing how honestly you are, you don’t pretend to be better than you are and that I love that. You and your family be safe and blessed sweet greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
YES! There are people out there like that! My sister in law is like this because my Husband and I shop a big discount store (American Discount Foods). She claims that it makes her stomach hurt but this only happens AFTER she finds out we bought something from there and she ate that item! So she just doesn't eat anymore when she comes over. What she doesn't realize is that she's saving us some extra money LOL!
You can do cloth diapers for your babies. I did for my twins and it was amazing! I only used disposable when we went on long trips.
Just found your channel and I LOVE your energy!! You’re so positive and excited about cooking for your family and living a healthy lifestyle which is what I do everyday! Keep it up mama! 💪🏻 😀
I love to watch your videos over and over! You really are an enjoyable inspiration!!! I really want to thank you for being AWESOME & being so honest!
Thank you so much!!
I just wanted to say your children are amazing. If my mom would have said “Come try these cookies.” My siblings would have grabbed handfuls of cookies each.
I absolutely love your videos! The longer the better! My mother in law gave me her recipe for Apple crisp. Hands down the best one I have ever tried. The topping is the best part in my book. We pour half & half or whipping cream over ours. Soo good! Now I want Apple crisp!
Been bingeing your videos in between taking care of my son and doing house chores and as a young stay at home mom on a budget I can't tell you enough how helpful these recipe ideas are i have a hard time sticking to a budget because I hate eating the same thing over and over and your recipes give me some fresh ideas 😊
I agree 100% with that statement about friends. My friends know that I am a single mom in suburbia with a mortgage and I am VERY frugal!! However, I also learned how to cook at an early age and along with FFM videos, my friends LOVE coming over for dinner. I make up recipes and I based ALL MY GROCERIES ON CLEARANCE MEATS!! I also started growing my garden to cut some costs. You want to have friends that will encourage you to save money!!
I don’t know how old you are you’re probably not old enough to be my mom but since i started following you I honestly feel like you’re my mom! Lol your tone and voice is so calming and I love watching your videos. You seem super nice.
Beautiful comment. I don't think she saw it!
As she is saying she’s never cooked that quantity of lasagnas
I was thinking back to making Christmas Eve dinners (tradition in my family to have lasagna) and my mom and I had an assembly line to make 9 lasagnas in record time
love lasagna 😍 I’ll take one
I love when your family joins you!
You’re channel is so fun!!! Love your videos!!!
I love how honest you both are about your personality. I don’t mind being offensive either as long as I’m being honest and it’s not meant to be hurtful. Most people appreciate it. Some people just find it funny.
Your videos can't be too long. You and your family are super fun to watch, and your food all looks so good.
To be honest I am so grateful that I found your videos!!! They have help me budget and save a lot of money on Foods, also your food recipe so tasty and I also love your family!!!
Love the longer videos! No complaints here!
Love you guys and your candid answers!
I enjoyed the longer video and so happy I found your channel, I love it!
I agree, get new friends if they think your food is not good enough. What the heck, I would gladly eat ramen at a friend's house to spend time with them and bring some dessert for us. It would be awesome. One way I save on kids clothes is to use the good detergent. I buy Tide Pods which are expensive but they get the stains out, everything comes out do nice and lasts longer.
First time watching. And you've gained a new subscriber. I didn't even realize the video was over 20 mins. Loved it! I almost wanna binge watch more but it's almost 2:30am here. I'll watch more tomorrow!!❤❤😘
These are my absolute fav vids of your channel!!! The longer the better!!!! Love your channel so so much!!!
Years ago a friend taught me the no boil pasta method of making lasagna and it works - saves time !
Love Lasagna the four look yummy
Your family is absolutely beautiful! It just warms my heart. You're so blessed. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Stuffed peppers are a favorite of ours- we just stuff with browned sausage and cream cheese 🧀
Oh, my word! When your husband was trying a cookie, he wrinkled his nose... Your daughter! It was all over his features. I saw her in him. Ha! Anyway, super video. Enjoyed as always. I've been watching other vids of yours too on my daughter's tablet, but I wasn't signed in to like or anything. But totally enjoying and LEARNING from you. Thank you so much. And, no one is a queen, I agree. But you are pretty amazing. I think you should embrace it. :)
I just love you! You're so real and relatable! Thanks for all the great tips, ideas, recipes and inspiration!
Christine You Definitely Are Amazing!! Love Your Energy.🎉🎉
Love this. It was not too long! You guys are hilarious and I so enjoy watching.
I love how much love you guys transmit 💚 God bless you all.
Your so fun! I love watching your videos! Thank you for teaching me so much!
Just a suggestion on freezer meals that have to be covered when cooked: if you put the cling film on the outside of the foil, you don't have to completely unwrap and re-add foil for cooking. You can just take the cling film off.
I am new to your channel, and love it, so far. Thank you for all the great tips and for living your best life. ❤️
I love how your family interacts, and everyone is so sweet! Thank you for showing how you make lasagne. I'm going to try making it just the way you did!
my mother stuffed peppers, but she didn’t cut them, she used them whole, it turned out neater. She simply cut off the top and removed the seeds, baked the finished peppers in tomato sauce and served with sour cream.
You seem like such a kind and genuine person ❤️ your family and friends are lucky to have you
To the gal with the judgey friends. If you don't want to get new friends then I'd just let them host OR do a dinner where everyone pitches in (Nacho night or taco night is a really awesome way to do this, everyone brings their favorite topping). Also I'd just be honest with them. They should like you for you and not what your spending to have people over. If they don't care enough about you guys to support your financial goals then that's their issue. Good Luck hun!
So sweet! Your daughter is such a beautiful young lady. My daughter is 5 now and I know I'll blink and she'll be a teenager.
You are so real and silly. I feel like I live in your home! Love and appreciate your videos and you!
I was Super excited to see a new video pop up in my notifications. Loving your channel. 🙃
Your husband seems like an awesome helper.