One of the ways to stick to a grocery budget is to practice cooking from the pantry. I was able to make several days of meals for my families with what I had on hand plus just four items from the grocery store!

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Chicken Power Bowls Lunch Prep: https://youtu.be/BtG_jyjAwC8

Eating on a Dime: https://www.eatingonadime.com
Old Fashioned Goulash: https://myincrediblerecipes.com/old-fashioned-goulash/
Blueberry Buckle: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/blueberry-buckle/
Chicken Orzo Soup: https://www.saltandlavender.com/lemon-chicken-orzo-soup/

~Other Helpful/Popular Videos~
Homemade Packet Seasonings: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8
80 Meals for $50: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
$5 for 3 Days of Meals: https://youtu.be/YqUbucSw0nE
Pantry Cooking: https://youtu.be/UmKg9eNvJaU
5lbs of Flour Made All This: https://youtu.be/SL8pTzQ6wK8

~Frequently Mentioned Products~
Ground Meat Seperator Tool: https://amzn.to/36yPKqX
Silicone Popcorn Popper: https://amzn.to/2IFiK8c
Ozeri Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3owy32K
Canvas Grocery Bags: https://amzn.to/2Xsir4t
My Crockpot: https://amzn.to/35peAcN

*As an online entrepreneur, I sometimes work with companies who want me to feature their products on my channel. This means that some of my links are affiliate links, and I receive a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to the consumer. I am an amazon affiliate; this means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain amazon products that are purchased as a result of traffic from my channel.

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#extremebudgetmeals #lowspendjanuary #pantrycooking

I made some healthy lunch bowls for my husband and myself using food I already had on hand in my kitchen. I consider these an “upgrade” from your average lunch prep, as I’m jazzing them up with some extra flavors!

*lunch containers: https://amzn.to/39umUJF

Chuy’s Jalapeno Dip (my version):
1/2 jalapeno
1-2 cloves garlic
5.3oz container PLAIN greek yogurt
2-3TBSP milk
juice from 1/2 lime
1TBSP ranch seasoning
cilantro (optional)

~Other Helpful/Popular Videos~
Homemade Packet Seasonings: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8
80 Meals for $50: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
$5 for 3 Days of Meals: https://youtu.be/YqUbucSw0nE
Pantry Cooking: https://youtu.be/UmKg9eNvJaU
5lbs of Flour Made All This: https://youtu.be/SL8pTzQ6wK8

~Frequently Mentioned Products~
Ground Meat Seperator Tool: https://amzn.to/36yPKqX
Silicone Popcorn Popper: https://amzn.to/2IFiK8c
Ozeri Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3owy32K
Canvas Grocery Bags: https://amzn.to/2Xsir4t
My Crockpot: https://amzn.to/35peAcN

*As an online entrepreneur, I sometimes work with companies who want me to feature their products on my channel. This means that some of my links are affiliate links, and I receive a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to the consumer. I am an amazon affiliate; this means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain amazon products that are purchased as a result of traffic from my channel.

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See what came in my Imperfect Foods box. Plus: what I paid, and how it compares to grocery store prices! I’m unboxing this for the first time on camera!

*GET $10 OFF YOUR 1ST IMPERFECT FOODS BOX: http://imprfct.us/v/mindy_1658

~Other Helpful/Popular Videos~
Homemade Packet Seasonings: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8
80 Meals for $50: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
$5 for 3 Days of Meals: https://youtu.be/YqUbucSw0nE
Pantry Cooking: https://youtu.be/UmKg9eNvJaU
5lbs of Flour Made All This: https://youtu.be/SL8pTzQ6wK8

~Frequently Mentioned Products~
Ground Meat Seperator Tool: https://amzn.to/36yPKqX
Silicone Popcorn Popper: https://amzn.to/2IFiK8c
Ozeri Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3owy32K
Canvas Grocery Bags: https://amzn.to/2Xsir4t
My Crockpot: https://amzn.to/35peAcN

*As an online entrepreneur, I sometimes work with companies who want me to feature their products on my channel. This means that some of my links are affiliate links, and I receive a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to the consumer. I am an amazon affiliate; this means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain amazon products that are purchased as a result of traffic from my channel.

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#imperfectfoods #budgetgroceryhaul #budgetmeals

In this video, I’m showing you a 3 day meal plan for 2 people with just $10. This extreme budget produced 18 healthy breakfast, lunches, and dinners for my husband and myself.

Orzo Chickpea Cucumber Salad: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/orzo-salad-with-chickpeas-cucumbers-lemon-dill-feta/
Broccoli Apple Salad: https://veganinthefreezer.com/vegan-apple-broccoli-salad/

~Other Helpful/Popular Videos~
Homemade Packet Seasonings: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8
80 Meals for $50: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
$5 for 3 Days of Meals: https://youtu.be/YqUbucSw0nE
Pantry Cooking: https://youtu.be/UmKg9eNvJaU
5lbs of Flour Made All This: https://youtu.be/SL8pTzQ6wK8

~Frequently Mentioned Products~
Ground Meat Seperator Tool: https://amzn.to/36yPKqX
Silicone Popcorn Popper: https://amzn.to/2IFiK8c
Ozeri Kitchen Scale: https://amzn.to/3owy32K
Canvas Grocery Bags: https://amzn.to/2Xsir4t
My Crockpot: https://amzn.to/35peAcN

*As an online entrepreneur, I sometimes work with companies who want me to feature their products on my channel. This means that some of my links are affiliate links, and I receive a commission on purchases made at no additional cost to the consumer. I am an amazon affiliate; this means that I earn commissions on the sale of certain amazon products that are purchased as a result of traffic from my channel.

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#extremebudgetmealplan #budgetmealplan #healthybudgetmeals

Here are a few meals I made for my family last week which illustrate how I balance eating “healthy” with making meals my family will actually eat.

~Other videos you might like~
Homemade Seasoning Packets: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8
Extreme Grocery Budget Meals: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
$5 Extreme Budget Challenge: https://youtu.be/YqUbucSw0nE
$5 Dinner: https://youtu.be/kYJm9DqEV7U
$2 Dinner Challenge: https://youtu.be/kU6aOxBKd58

*Ground Meat Chopper Tool: https://amzn.to/36yPKqX

~Recipes mentioned~
Swedish Meatball Orzo: https://www.orwhateveryoudo.com/2015/09/swedish-meatball-orzo.html
Mediterranean Roasted Veggie Pasta: https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/roasted-vegetable-pasta/

Dad’s Taco Soup:
1lb ground beef (or turkey), browned
1 can hominy
1 can shoe peg corn
1 can navy beans
1 can great northern beans
1 can rotel (or tomatoes)
32oz carton broth
1pkg ranch seasoning
1pkg taco seasoning

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#healthyfamilymeals #easyhealthymeals #easydinners

Confession: I LOVE Hamburger Helper! Here are a few “dupes” for the stuff in the box, recipes that are similar but just call for some pantry staples and seasonings from your spice cabinet!

Cheeseburger Macaroni: https://www.asouthernmom.com/homemade-hamburger-helper-recipe-cheeseburger-macaroni/

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My friend, MiRanda over @Running On Plants challenged me to make a dinner for my husband and myself with just $2 worth of ingredients!

Check out Running on Plants: https://youtu.be/9qG3g80Wg8g

$5 Dinner Challenge: https://youtu.be/kYJm9DqEV7U
Extreme Budget Family Meals: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
5lbs of Flour Made All This: https://youtu.be/Gku5OY3UqR4

* My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/seemindymom

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When you make a purchase after following one of my links or visiting my Amazon Storefront, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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#extremebudgetmeals #cheapmealideas #extremebudgetdinner

I’m so tired of cooking, y’all, so I threw together some easy meals for my family that required little prep and came together with less than 5 minutes of actual work on my part!

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Just a little big haul with some special treats for Christmas from Aldi and Walmart, plus a new coffee maker from Amaste!

Amaste coffee maker: https://amzn.to/37i4goo

Cheesy Cauliflower Bake: https://simpleasthatblog.com/cheesy-cauliflower-bake/

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#aldihaul #aldigroceryhaul #vlogmas2020

One of the ways to be budget conscious when cooking is to make things from scratch. 5bls of flour made all of these items, which will come in handy this holiday week!

5lbs of Flour (pt 1): https://youtu.be/SL8pTzQ6wK8
Classically Mollye: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YwZEokJMsjbB0_mKEUr9Q

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls: https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/texas-roadhouse-rolls/#wprm-recipe-container-13984
Bizzy Kitchen Pizza Dough: https://mybizzykitchen.com/2017/12/18/skinny-pizza-dough/
Bread Machine Pretzel Dough: https://www.artandthekitchen.com/bread-machine-pretzels/#wprm-recipe-container-7835
Sugarbelle basic sugar cookie: https://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2011/06/basic-sugar-cookie-recipe-2/

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter: https://www.foodfanatic.com/recipes/cinnamon-butter-recipe/

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#budgetcooking #scratchcooking #vlogmas2020

Hey, friends! I’m showing what our kids are getting for Christmas in this wrap and chat video!

Better World Books: https://www.betterworldbooks.com
Thriftbooks: https://www.thriftbooks.com
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*Skyjo game: https://amzn.to/3r6RRLZ
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*LCD Writing Tablet: https://amzn.to/3gZp4nT
**Threadtank: https://shrsl.com/2n2oh
Backwoods Toys on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/157068638/2-bows-arrows?ref=shop_home_feat_2

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Check out all the $5 dinner ideas in the playlist below! (CREATORS, PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW)

VIEWERS, watch here! $5 Dinner Open Collab Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh7bR5ebGiwOHomejudlvR4PVsEgnIw6Y

CREATORS: Clink the link below to add yourself as a collaborator to the playlist. Then open your video in youtube (not studio), and there should be a “save” button beneath the video which will allow you to add it to this playlist.
CREATORS, add your video here (then copy the 1st link above to your description box): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh7bR5ebGiwOHomejudlvR4PVsEgnIw6Y&jct=1rXpObgC7XmMq6fTjQqR_WHYPJYOqQ
Creators, if you have trouble, email me (address below) the link to your video, and I will try to add it for you.

(creators, don’t forget to copy and paste the playlist link to your description box after you add your $5 dinner video!)

Homemade Taco Seasoning: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8

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#extremebudgetmeals #$5dinner #cheapfamiliymeals

Take a look at what I picked up at Walmart for $58 and the ibotta rebates that came with it.

**If you don’t already have an account with ibotta, below is my referral link. I looked for what the welcome bonus is for new users once they redeem an offer, but could not find a specific answer.
**ibotta referral: https://ibotta.onelink.me/iUfE/8cc13c64?friend_code=f9lvg

**ibotta gives its users a $10 bonus when they refer a new user and they redeem at least one offer.

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Last month, I posted a price comparison video, Aldi vs. Walmart vs. Target, for some staple items in my kitchen. This time, I’m comparing some common snacks and treats. Which house brand is the cheapest, and which is truly the BEST?

Aldi vs. Walmart vs. Target (Part 1): https://youtu.be/qK8YTnxAPNo

*Popcorn Popper: https://amzn.to/2IFiK8c
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Music from Epidemic Sound

#grocerybudget #budgetshopping #aldihaul

Time to restock the kitchen with a grocery haul from Aldi and Walmart! I’m taking the easy road this week with some tried and true or convenience meals…you’ll see why!

Budget Meals from the Pantry: https://youtu.be/UmKg9eNvJaU
Extreme Budget Grocery Haul & Meal Plan: https://youtu.be/zL_Euye2HW4
Homemade Popcorn Seasonings: https://youtu.be/VVDQy8nui6Q
Homemade Ranch & Taco Seasonings: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8

Smoked Sausage Pasta: https://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2014/09/pan-cheesy-smoked-sausage-pasta-recipe/

Dad’s Taco Soup:
1lb ground beef, browned
1 can hominy
1 can shoepeg corn
1 can navy beans
1 can great northern beans
1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis
32oz carton chicken broth
1pkg taco seasoning (or homemade)
1pkg ranch seasoning (or homemade)

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#budgetcooking #budgetmeals #aldigroceryhaul

What’s better than an Aldi faves video? Why a HOLIDAY Aldi faves video!

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#aldihaul #budgetmeals #aldifavorites

I decided to continue my budget pantry cooking challenge from last week by continuing to throw together some family friendly meals with what we had on hand when we returned home after Thanksgiving.

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I recently made this large family meal for 12 people with a budget of just $12! Also, if you have a channel, and want to join me in a playlist collab for $5 dinners, be sure to watch to the end!

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Spend the weekend with us as we get ready for Christmas, 2020 style! And check out Thread Tank below!

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Creamy Beef Noodle Bake: https://togetherasfamily.com/creamy-beef-noodle-bake/

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I’m trying to cook budget meals this week by using up what’s already in my fridge and pantry. It’s always a money-saver to delay a trip to the grocery store and clean out the kitchen!

Homemade Ranch Seasoning: https://youtu.be/L1agYKxNxq8
Amish Sour Cream Cornbread: https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/easy-amish-sour-cream-cornbread/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_smartloop&utm_content=smartloop&utm_term=54210542

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#extremebudgetmeals #extremegrocerybudget #budgetmeals