84 MEALS FOR $37 | DOLLAR TREE | EMERGENCY EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET CHALLENGE | EXTREME BUDGET MEALS
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84 MEALS FOR ONLY $37!!!
***SMOTHERED PORK CHOP MEAL: • DOLLAR TREE $19 CHRIST...
BREAKFAST: Pancake Sausage Bites
LUNCH: Bologna/Cheese Sandwiches & Leftovers
DINNERS: Chicken Parm
Split Pea Soup
Impossible Pizza Pie (twice)
Bean & Cheese Quesadillas & Spanish Rice
Salmon, Mixed Veg, Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Rice Casserole aka Easy Cheesy Broccoli Rice
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner for (4) people for a week = 84 meals
**These are just ideas and quick meals to show what KINDS of meals you might create with food purchased from the Dollar Tree. I realize these meals will NOT meet everyone's dietary restrictions, but these are ideas and jumping off points! :-) Many thanks!!**
SHOPPING LIST:
Pancake Mix
Syrup
7oz Sausage Chub
Bologna
Pre-wrapped Sliced Cheese
Loaf of Bread
24oz Bag of Spaghetti Noodles (save 1/2 for next week)
Bag of Dried Split Peas - green or yellow
Bag of Dried Pinto Beans
4 -5oz Block of Mozzarella Cheese (or similar) (Save 1/2 for next week)
2.5oz Grated Real Parmesan Cheese
2pk of Polish OR Smoked Sausage
4oz Pkg of Ham Lunchmeat
(2) 5oz Blocks of Real Cheddar Cheese
Eggs - Carton of 8 or More
Can of Hunts (or similar brand) Tomato Pasta Sauce
Can of Carrots
Can of Whole or Sliced Potatoes
Box of Chicken Bouillon Powder or Cubes
Canister of Italian Bread Crumbs
Shelf Stable Whole OR 2% Milk (Save 1/2 for next week)
Can of Black Olives
Can of Tomato Sauce (save 1/2 for next week)
Bag of Instant Add Water Only Mashed Potatoes
Bag of 12ct Flour Tortillas
Jar of Mild or Medium Salsa
32oz Bag of White Rice (use 4 cups and save remainder for next week)
(4) Salmon Fillets OR (4) $1 each Protein of Choice - Pork Chop, Steak, Shimp etc'
6pc Box Frozen Texas Toast
Bag of Frozen Chicken Tenders or Bites
Bag of Frozen Onion/Peppers Mix
Bag of Frozen Mixed Veggies or Veggie of Choice
Bag of Frozen Broccolli or Veggie of Choice
***37 Items @ $1 = $37 for the Week
This is the first of two weeks of menus for the Dollar Tree Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge which creates breakfast, lunch, and dinners for FOUR PEOPLE for an entire week = 84 meals for just $37 using ONLY groceries purchased from Dollar Tree. This Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge is for anyone who is trying to save money on groceries or for those who just don't have easy access to a grocery store! You can stretch your grocery budget with this emergency extreme budget grocery menu and still eat good for the entire week! If you are looking to save money on groceries, give this Emergency Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge 2020 Menu from the Dollar Tree a try! This weekly menu of Dollar Tree meals is budget friendly, quick to get on the table, and easy to make.
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So.... Why do you sound like someone on the radio? It's so soothing.
lol and now for the traffic report!
I'm glad I came across your channel!! Not only are you sweet and kind, your subscribers are too. 👍😊 I've watched several of these cooking channels for the dollar store and I'm shocked at the callousness and cruelty of the comments of those holier than thou types who criticize using Dollar store food. ☹️ I'd like to see them go through tough times and struggle and live off $250 a month for food that's both nutritional and filling. And btw that was up from the previous allotment which was $192 a month. I'm surprised people are so darn mean. But happy to find that the whole world isn't like that. Thank you for the awesome ideas!!
Hello hello!! Thank you so so much for watching!! We are still in the process of moving, but I try to jump online when I can! Sorry for the delay in responding back to ya! We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and FINALLY hope to be back in the saddle in August!!! Many thanks for sharing and for spending time with us!! We truly are all in this together and hope that kindess prevails!!!!!
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Split Peas cook really well in the crockpot. If you pop them in the morning with everything. By dinner, it’s perfect!
YUM!! Absolutely love split peas!!!!
My version of potato soup from $tree is 1 box of chicken broth, 2 pouches pepper gravy, I can potatoes, 1pack of frozen mixed veggies. Takes 20 mins. I make 1 box or pouch of corn bread. Great for a cold day when you don't want to hang in kitchen after work.
Well that sounds TAAAAAAAASTY, Janice! I so love this community -- always sharing such great recipes and ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!! We are truly all in this together & together will can thrive!!! Hope you have a wonderful December!!!!
Very nice variety of meals! I just want to add a tip I was taught by a Mexican woman, which is to never add salt to dry beans when you are cooking them. It will keep the beans hard. Add salt after they are cooked.
Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate it!!
I've heard that as well! Luckily, I've made these beans the same way for 20+ years & never have had a problem! Thank goodness!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 Good to know. Have a blessed day!
Thank you for sharing. My wife I tried the $10 dollar tree challenge. We followed your instructions on what you prepared. Awesome job. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching and trying the menu out! We use it quite often especially when we are working hard on our budget!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! Many thanks!
This is so encouraging to see. And your voice is so calming as you prepare each meal. During difficult times such as our current situation in the world, God always shows us blessings and assurance in ways we normally wouldn’t think we would find it. Thank you so much for sharing! Peace and blessings unto you! 😊🙏🏽💪🏽✌🏽
Thanks so much, Pamela, for watching and taking the time to comment! We appreciate it! Many thanks for such kind words! We're all in this together and the sharing of ideas will help us all get thru these challenging times!
This video should be a required viewing by every high school student....practical living instead of the fast food high cost mentality I see all the time...thanks for the video...
Thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate it! My kids are certainly versed in the art of making do with what you have and making what you have STRETCH! Home Econ NEEDS to be brought back into school! Kids need to know how the budget, how to balance a check book, how to cook etc etc....I'm with you -- kids needs the knowledge to survive!!!!
A lot of students don't have access to proper kitchen facilities (stove/oven; refrigerator/freezer) or the cookware/bakeware or utensils or appliances you really need in order to cook and bake properly or store batch-cooked meals. That mini-muffin tin is going to run you $10-$15 unless you have the good fortune of finding one for less at a thrift shop, but you wouldn't be able to use it if you live in an apartment with a tiny oven or just a toaster oven. I have an 'apartment-sized' oven and a 15-inch baking pan like that one would just barely fit. When I moved into this apartment I had to get rid of all my commercial full-sheet baking pans because they were too big for the oven.
@@Olive_O_Sudden Yes, you would be challenged, and I wasn't thinking so much about baking as just preparing meals in the kitchen instead of the overpriced, full of chemicals, unhealthy meals at McDonalds, etc... I just checked Amazon and an electric single burner hot plate is $16.99 so with taxes probably less than $20... something you can use for years whereas about 3 trips to McDonalds would probably be $20... The last time I was in a McDonalds was about 4 years ago and the purpose was to talk to someone there... I bought a breakfast meal and couldn't believe how much I paid for something I could prepare at home for about $1... everyone can choose as they please and everyone's priorities are different... thanks for the reply...
@@stitchergary Most university dorm rooms restrict the use of appliances other than coffee makers and sometimes permit rice cookers. Hot plates and toaster ovens are fire hazards. It isn't just that people have varying priorities--they have varying circumstances and resources that circumscribe what they realistically can and can't do, and we should consider that when giving them advice about anything.
Most students who are food-insecure are also incredibly busy with both school and work, so cooking tends to come last on their list. This is also the case for many people who work long hours and multiple jobs. It's cheap and easy to get enough calories from widely-available fast food and highly processed foods, whereas eating fresh, healthy food is expensive and frequently inaccessible and requires the time, energy, and the kitchen facilities and equipment to prepare. Even these Dollar Tree budget meal challenges are full of sodium and low in micro nutrients. I agree that cooking and meal-planning should be taught in schools, and it is in many well-funded schools. The U.S. could do a lot more to prepare children and young adults for success if they stopped funding public education through property taxes, which guarantees less funding for schools in lower-income neighbourhoods.
@@Olive_O_Sudden Hi Olive -- I believe her point was about be resourceful and not running to the drive-thru everyday. Thankfully, there are millions and millions of recipes out in the world that can be adapted to just about anyone's cooking situation -- whether it be tiny living, dorm living, senior living etc etc. You just have to do the best you can with what you have :-) And that's exactly the point of these challenges :-)
I came because I love Dollar Tree, but I stayed because the food looked delicious and I love your voice!
Thank you so much for spending time with us! Appreciate it! Awww many thanks for the kind words!
Thank you for sharing this budget friendly recipe. Budgeting better with my groceries has been on my mind with the rising prices. This kind of video is very helpful for me and I am sure many other people right now. I try to budget best I can but I know I can always learn. I make cooking videos too so you know I’m making lots of food so every penny I can save on groceries counts. I hope that we can continue to learn from each other. Never stop learning and growing!
Thank you so much for spending time with us today! I subbed back to ya
Amazing food from Dollar Tree foods
Many thanks! I've had to take some time off due to dealing with taxes, but we have a new menu coming up soon!! Hope you have a good week!!
I'm so glad that you put what you bought for your grocery list! I also liked how you have to use half & then the other half for the next week on some items. I'll definitely be a watcher for your videos!
Many thanks for watching!! Appreciate it! I hope to have new videos up soon. Unfortunately, the personal life has some challenges right now, but we're working to get back online soon! :-)
I have been watching these budget meal videos for a while and hands down yours are the best. Ingredients are cleaned before use and you understand that seasoning other than salt and pepper is a must. I really enjoyed this video and meal ideas. Definitely 2 thumbs up.
Thank you so much, Tamisha! Appreciate the kind words
Thank you for teaching me cooking with budget you explain so well I love your method of cooking your food look so tasty and healthy
Thanks so much for spending time with us today & for taking the time to comment! THANK YOU!! Even if you don't have a Dollar Tree near you, you can customize any of the recipes to fit what you have!!! We all need to make use of what we have and to save $$ where we can!! :-)
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 very welcome you are so right saving help in your future
Holy 🐄! This is by far the best Dollar Tree budget meal video I have seen! We need to get you some more subscribers, because you are clearly a pro. Just found this video by accident. Hope everyone likes and subscribes to support your channel! Comments also help! When I don't have anything great to comment, sometimes I just comment with appropriate emojis to help said channel.
Thanks so so much for the kind words! We appreciate you spending time with us and taking the time to comment!!! We just keep plugging away at the channel. Had some challenges arise, but I think we're just about finished getting everything back under control so we can start making new challenge videos!! I have so many ideas & can't wait to get back to Dollar Tree for some shopping!!
I’m impressed with your Spanish rice!! We use canned tomato sauce to ‘cheat’ but my mom makes it with fresh tomatoes. I also like browsing my rice with fresh onion and a clove of garlic!
Thanks so much for watching!! Appreciate it! Sounds yummy!! If DT had those available, trust me, I'd be there with ya on fresh!!!! These challenges certainly show the limitations a lot folks have for meals....goodness me! I can't wait to do the Walmart Challenges.....we'll have a lot more flexibility for some fresh ingredients!!!!
Finally I actually someone making real meals buy using stuff from the dollar store . I like to see other people like me using items making different meals from the dollar store that you can live on budget but still make good meals.
Thank you so much for watching & commenting! Appreciate it! As the price of food continues to rise, we rely on DT food more and more! I have so many menus I want to video -- as soon as we're finished with selling & moving, we'll have more videos coming!!
Thank you for sharing! We are 9 in my household and sometimes I can't think of any new recipes 😊❤💚💜
Oh I absolutely know what you mean! I love getting meal inspiration from videos, books, etc -- anything that can help us get out of a cooking rut!!! Thanks so much for spending time with us! Appreciate it!
Just found your channel and I'm loving it!! I don't usually buy groceries at the dollar tree, but you've given me great ideas for inexpensive meals!
Many thanks, Lauren! Appreciate you being here & thank you for the kind words!! These challenges can certainly be done with whatever grocery store you have access to & probably for a little less cash too!!! Most of these recipes can be done a little less expensively with our local Walmart, but since the challenge is geared towards the folks who only have access to DT.I stuck to the DT food only. But let me tell you, I think I want to recreate some of these recipes with Walmart food and see what the price difference will be!!!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 a price comparison video would be really fun!! I'm a budgeting nerd and love videos like that ;)
@@laurenyost1526 lol me too!!!! We'll have to put that on the board for a future comparison!!
That quiche thingy looks amazing.
We have it all the time -- it's a great way to use up bits and pieces left over from the week! It's really easy to change up the flavor profile with the spices you like to use! Hope you give it a try! Many thanks for watching!!!!
I am always interested in seeing how inexpensive I can feed my family. All of these are great ideas. When I use canned veggies in a soup,I don't drain the cans, I use the liquid from the canned veggies as part of my liquid in my soup just to give it a richer flavor. enjoyed your video!
Hi Laurie! Many thanks for watching! Appreciate it! Great tip - thanks for sharing
I do, too, and continuously add it to a large freezer container (aka margarine tub). Not sauerkraut though. Pea liquid is too strong but save it for pea soup. Save beet juice for chocolate cakes, cookies or pancakes. .
Even as a kid, I could never understand "draining" the vegetables-just to add water. If you (they) sit for months in their own liquid why would you pour it off just to heat them???
I absolutely LOVED this video, and I'm saving it to my favorites! Thanks so much for sharing 😊.
Thank you so much! Appreciate you watching & commenting! Hope you enjoy the meals!!!
Delicious looking meals. Thank you for the soothing presentation. Your voice is calming and reassuring. New sub as of today. 🙂
Thank you so much for the kind words! Appreciate you spending time with us!! I've taken a break from TH-cam to deal with taxes, but I'm just about finished with a new menu, so a new video is coming very very soon!
During the winter, I cut up a potato into bite sized pieces and add it for an extra hearty meal.
I would so be doing that too! Crossing my fingers that DT starts to bring in some fresh food!! the 99cent Store does, so I am hoping DT will one day too!! Thanks so so much for watching! Appreciate it!
I like the yellow peas! These are some really good recipes! The kind of stuff I like to eat!!!
Hi Donna! Thank you so much for spending time with us & for commenting! Appreciate the feedback! :-) It's a menu we certainly use often around here!! Hope you have the best day possible!
Most creative DT recipes I've seen. Great video. Thank you.
Thank you so much for spending time with us! Appreciate you being here!! Hope you are having a good week so far! :-)
I remember reading somewhere that a lady who regularly sorted her beans because she always bought both just saved the wonky looking beans and when she had enough she would make bean bag toys for her children. That way she was not wasting food
That's a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love the mini muffins idea! Great video, thank you!
Glad you like them! Many many thanks for spending time with us!!! Appreciate it!!! Hope you have a great upcoming weekend!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 Can the mini muffins be frozen after baking and then reheated in the microwave or on the countertop? There is only one of me here and can't eat all of those at one sitting, lol.
@@jillsmith633 Hi Jill! Make sure you wrap them up really good so they don't dry out, but absolutely they can be frozen. But once you start eating them, it's difficult to stop!
We have done chicken Parm with the cheap chicken patties. I've done it but it doesn't taste as awesome as when my husband does it. And the leftover chicken Parm patties made yummy sandwiches 🤤. Another budget favorite was egg noodles with ground beef, salsa and beans. It would make a huge pot that we'd eat on for a few days.
Hi Candace! Many thanks for watching & sharing! We used to make a dish similar to that when we were first married and had zero budget!! Inexpensive and filling!! Hadn't thought of it in years!! Thanks so much for sharing!!! We can all use new ideas!!!!!
My boyfriend and I have spent so much time at the dollar tree, food lion and Aldi great food for great prices! I was little embarrassed, but it's there for everyone!
Hi Arista! ABSOLUTELY!!! Head held high and get those good deals!!! No shame in getting the most for your money!!!! Many thanks for watching today!! Appreciate it!
Why do u think u r better ?
Great stuff. I loved the pancake idea and you did a lot with the few things available at the Dollar Tree stores.
Thanks so much! 😊 Appreciate you spending time with us!! The good thing is that DT is adding new items all the time. Today, we found golden quinoa, unsweetened almond milk, and sweet chili sauce! I'm excited to get these into a video!
I loved this, great recipes and ideals, just wanted to say when making Mexican rice I use the salsa in it but I know you're budgeting these meals. This is amazing and a wonderful resource for people who have to make it on a budget.
Thanks for sharing!! Appreciate it! So many wonderful flavors to try!!! Hope you have the best day possible!!
Your voice is everything ❤! You should be hired to deliver bad news. People would still smile and say "Thank You".
lol too funny :-) Many many thanks for watching! Appreciate you spending time with us!
Randomly found your channel. Greatly enjoyed the video. I smiled and laughed several times at the way you you would say things, in such a cute way. Love from South Georgia ✌💜💜💜
Hi Melody! I'm glad you stumbled upon the channel & had a laugh or two! Life is just too daRn serious all the time! Hope you have the best weekend possible!!
--- Great video! I'm 72-yr YOUNG solo lady van-dwelling nomad & budgeting meals & saving money is necessary these days. I LOVE Love love Dollar Tree [and Groc Outlet] cuz they offer stuff in smaller quantites, which store better in my pantry tote. One of the few things I buy big is Roos Chocolate cereal...best sweet snack west of Mississippi!
Anyway, I plan for 2-3 servings that can be saved for following days. I'm going into my 3rd year on the road come Sept & I'm wanting to budget meals better. Really love your presentation & planning. I retired from cafe cooking 4 yrs. ago & volunteered in kitchen at a Christian Conference Center & Campground; 10 hrs a wk got me a full-hookup park site. Now Oregon State Parks is funding my retirement as I am a fulltime horse camp host, splitting my time between 4 parks from coastal Lincoln City to the rolling hills of Pendleton. I'm new subscriber so will be back! Happy trails, Ms. CharLee👵, Nikki🐕 & Angel🚐
Hello hello! Thank you so much for spending time with us! How exciting this life you have carved out!!! Sounds like an absolute dream!!!!!
They all look so good. I like the broccoli rice cheese and sausage very tasty. Thanks. I too would like to see a cookbook for dollar tree meals. Even tho now they have raised prices till reasonable. Many thinks for great ideals. .from shreve ohio
Thank you so much, Joyce!! I have no clue why YT thought your comment should be held in the review jail :-( I'm so sorry it's taken me this long to respond! I just found your comment in the review folder :-( OYEEEE!!
Wonderful meal ideas that I will incorporate as part of my own personal cooking challenge. Thank you! :)
Thanks so much for watching! Glad you found some recipes that you can use!! Hope you enjoy them!!!
I wanted to add for 40.cents you can buy a can of Great Value tomatoes with green chilies, equivalent to Ro*Tel brand, or a larger can of GV tomatoes and green peppers for around 60-70 cents. The dollar tree is awesome for so much that you can't find elsewhere for the price but there are some items that are less expensive at Walmart, I have both stores next to each other where I live which makes it easier.
Thanks for sharing! And you can best believe that when I do just a budget challenge, I will be including items from both stores since we do have a Walmart and a Dollar Tree in our rural town. For this challenge, I did stick to the DT perimeters, but if you have access to Walmart or Aldi, several of these recipes can be made even more affordably!! How cool is that? We can do this -- save money, share recipes & ideas, and stick to a budget!!! We're all in this together!!!
You definitely conquered this challenge! Amazing job! Looking forward to your next video! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you so much 🤗 Appreciate you spending time with us today! In the next menu, we'll be using up the bits & pieces left over from this week! Waste not, want not! :-) Hope you have the best week possible!!
Love the recipes and ideas thank you as I do enjoy shopping at my local Dollar tree mostly for crafts but looking to some other cool little ideas.!
Many thanks for watching today, Amber & taking the time to comment! Appreciate it!! OMGosh! I just love DT for crafts too!!! All I can say is thank GOODNESS everything is just a $1 our budget would be in HUGE trouble!!! lol
New subscriber here! I love watching DT meal Ideas. But OMG,,, Let me just say you are the first to be so creative & think outside the box. I personally have never done a DT meal but after watching your video, I'm definitely gonna try some of these recipes. Thanks for sharing. Loved this video!😊❤
Thank you so much!! Appreciate you spending time with us today!! Awwww -- such kind words -- many thanks! And hey, if you have access to an Aldi or Walmart, several of these recipes can be made even MORE affordably!! It's really all about getting in the kitchen and making something you'll enjoy while saying "NO" to fast food! :-) Hope you have a wonderful week! Many thanks again! :-)
Looks good. I like making a broccoli and rice casserole as well. I use a half a pack of the cream cheese and one can of the canned chicken. TFS!
That sounds absolutely delicious!!!
375g bacon here in Nova Scotia $8.75, 2L milk $3.54, 400g bread $2.39, 454g butter $4.99, Medium hamburger meat $6 per pound.
Hi Clay. Unfortunately, food prices are crazy expensive all over the world. We have that too here in the US, but we are beyond fortunate enough to still have stores like the Dollar Tree around - at least for now! They are even going to introduce higher priced items. Thanks so much for checking out the video!
You should always use real butter instead of margarine. Margarine is one molecule away from being plastic! If you don't believe me, take a stick of margarine and a stick of butter and lay them side by side on the ground and see which one the bugs won't even touch! If the bugs won't even eat it, neither should we....
Hi Travis! thanks for the message. Unfortunately, DT does not carry actual butter. I try to use oil when I can and suggest using butter if you have it. The challenge is to use ingredients that are all found at DT, and I try to be as true to the challenge as possible. I completely agree with you.
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 thanks for the tips. In Southern Spain, traditional breakfast is a slice of bread spreaded with olive oil and tomato puree :)
Greetings from France.
29:54 "... if you have butter, use butter."
@@shirin8609 Absolutely! Said in my response to Travis that I suggest using butter if you have it! :-) DT does not carry it, so I can not include it in my shopping list
@@francois3116 sounds yummy!!!!
Impressive! Before even stepping foot in our Dollar Tree I surf the internet for applicable manufacturer's coupons either printable or from Sunday inserts. DT accepts up to 4 coupons per item per transaction, unless that policy has changed along with the new $1.25 pricing.
Great job! You did an awesome job on this video. Thanks for the ideas
Thanks so much! 😊 Appreciate you spending time us! Hope you have the best Sunday possible!
Great budget meal plan! Avocado 🥑 trick…. Place it upside down in an inch of water! It will keep for a couple of days.
Love it!! Many thanks for sharing!!! Hope you have the best week possible!
My mom made this pie when I worked at factory thankyou for the memory
It's a great meal that uses up all the little bits and pieces of the week! It's a great budget stretcher!! Thank you again for spending time with us!
Soups r sooo healthy, hope young brides watch your videos, they will learn so much.
Thank you so much, Anel, for watching today! Appreciate it! Even with the limited options at the Dollar Tree, you can certainly still make some good food! I am so excited to do a Walmart version of this challenge, but I think I have some more DT ideas up my sleeve! Many thanks again! Hope you have a great upcoming weekend!
Fantastic video! Like the ideas, budgeting side, and the teaching as you go. My daughter is making the pancake bites in the morning. 🙏🏼💕🙏🏼💕
That is awesome! We make the bites all the time! I keep wanting to freeze a huge batch, but they just never make it that long!! lol :-) Many thanks for watching!! Appreciate it!!!
Really enjoyed this video. Your voice is soothing. So sweet. Great ideas!!
Thank you so much for spending time with us! Appreciate the kind words -- many thanks!!
Hi! New subbie here, just stumbled across your channel and I love it! Watching from Tasmania, Australia .
Thank you so much for watching & subbing! Appreciate you spending time with us!! Hope things are going well in Australia!!! We've always wanted to visit!!!
I really loved these meal ideas! They are actually unique! I was expecting just rice and beans 🤣 I loved the chicken parm idea. Super creative! Subscribed :)
Thanks so much! 😊 Appreciate it! We're all in these tough times together! Sharing ideas helps everyone stretch and save!!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 Yes! Things are tough lately for most people!
@@SincerelyLASMR Unfortunately they are, so it's even more important that we all work together! We can do this!!!
If you dont like the black olives subsitute frozen brocolli from the frozen section. ITS AMAZING
Sounds fabulous, Joann!!!!
Boy this is wonderful it really help me stretch for one I get double the amount thankyou
Hi Chris! I am so glad to hear that! We're all trying to make the most of what we have these days! Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week! Many thanks for spending time with us!!
These are really great recipes! The sausage would be even better if you'd seared them a bit to get a crust on them.
Many thanks for watching -- absolutely! YUM!
I love watching you cook
Thank you so much for spending time with us today!! Appreciate the kinds words! Please come back and see us again! We have new cooking videos coming very soon!!! :-)
Nice selection of meals! Great job! 😊
Thank you so much, Lynzey! Appreciate you spending with us!!
Impressive! Great job!
Thank you so much, Candi! Appreciate you spending time with us today! Hope you have a great week! :-)
Ask your meat counter attendant if you can purchase a hambone for your beans, some of the time they will give you bones. Also some stores sell ham hocks and putting one of those in with the beans is what my dad did when we were little. We grew up really poor and we ate beans a lot because they were inexpensive and filling. We also ate lots of potatoes that we grew ourselves as well as cabbage. When you don’t have money to heat your house or eat da to day you learn to appreciate any food you get, two things that were horrible besides growing up scared were being cold all winter and always being hungry. I’m so very grateful I didn’t repeat this for my own children and they have never had to know true hunger or fear.
Hugs to you, Missy Mayes! and great idea on the hambone!
I love the nutritous meals youve made. I'm in Australia but I really love these ideas and gives me good ideas for our dollar store equivlant- Not Quite Right
Thanks so much for watching! Unfortunately, I've had to take a step back from TH-cam due to tax season, but I'm almost done video-ing our next installment! So please come back and see us again! What are you favorite types of meal to prepare?
I just came across this, I love it! New subscriber 😁
Also, the evap milk is 60:40, so you could conceivably get double out of it, useful if your Dollar Tree doesn't have a refrigerated section.
That's a great tip! Thank you!
It is also less expensive in Walmart, there are a few items you can buy for less there, the canned cream, Great Value brand, is about 79 cents a can 62 cents if you buy a 4 pack, same with canned tomatoes and vegetables, they fall under a dollar, I am lucky enough to have a Walmart and Dollar Tree next to each other.
@@mjc42701 If you have an Aldi or a Walmart, you can certainly save money on this menu. I stayed true to the challenge of using only Dollar Tree food, but if you have the ability to shop around, your budget will thank you! :-)
Just a little hint for your pie and maybe you won't get the dry crumbs. Melt a little margarine and mix the breadcrumbs with that before you pat it into the bottom of your pan. I love your recipes. They are different than others I've seen. I am fortunate not to have to food shop in Dollar Tree, but when I shop there for other stuff I carefully look at the food aisles and plan in my head what I would make. You never know what could happen to change your circumstances.
That's a great tip, Tyna! Thanks for sharing!!
wow, love everything in this video, keep it up sweetie !
Thank you so much!! Appreciate the kind words & that you took time out of your day to watch! Hope you have a great rest of the week!
Sometimes I have leftover rice or buckwheat with milk, sugar and raisins for breakfast. Tina
YUM!!!! That's my kind of dish!!!!
New subie here. Your intro is the best one on TH-cam that I have seen. I love it! Love the graphics and the colors reminds me of my child hood for some reason.
The pot you made the split pea soup in can you please flip it over and tell me the name of it the size and who makes it. When we moved I tossed mine in the rush and confusion that moving out of state can do and I miss it terribly. We bought it in the 90's at a goodwill. I've tried to replace it through the years but nothing will do.
Again, great into and content. Thanks for the video🍲
Hello hello! Thank you so much for watching and for joining the journey! Appreciate you being here! UGH! I hear ya on losing items during a move :-( No matter how careful we are, SOMETHING ends up getting lost, misplaced, donated by mistake :-( OYEEEEE! BUT, on the cookware info, the bottom reads, "Farberware, 18/10 Stainless Steel, 4qt/3.8L, Impact Bonded Even Heat Distribution, TQQQ02". Hope that helps! Wishing you & yours a splendid rest of the week!!
I found this video at the right time. Even though the dollar tree is $1.25 now in NY. Food prices are crazyyyy. And of course my 4 year old daughter decides she’s done being a picky eater
Hi Ashata! OMGosh, I hear ya! Food prices are INSANE right now & gas is spiking too -- UGH! We all have to stick together & keep sharing tips, tricks, recipes, etc to help each other get thru this difficult time!!! Thank you so much for spending time with us today! Appreciate it!! As soon as we're done moving, new videos will start going up again!!!
Hi. I just saw your channel, and it's so nice, plus your soothing voice,; just adorable.
I am single and live alone, so I should be able to do the same that you do here easily. I have a dollar tree very near in my neighborhood plus I have an Aldi, so it will really help with the ingredients and recipes you are showing. Yaaaay. I'm now a fan. Thank you ❣️❣️
OMGosh, I am jealous!! I so wish we had an Aldi near us....I keep hoping!! The closest one is about 4 hours away....BUT, in the meantime, we'll keep at the DT menus!!! You can make them work for ya no matter what grocery store you have access too -- could save a little extra $$ too!! Thanks so so much for spending time with us!! Appreciate it!!! More menus coming soon!!!
Great!!!Definitely going to try some of these!
Please do! Hope you enjoy them! Many thanks for watching!!
Girl! This is amazing!
Thank you so much for the kind words & for spending time with us today!! Appreciate it! We're all in this together & have to share all the tips, tricks, & savings methods we can!! Hope you have an amazing weekend!!!
Cant wait to try the impossible pie.
It's a family fav here! And since it's so easy to switch up ingredients, it's also a great way to use up all the bits & pieces leftover from previous meals!!
Nice ideas on a low budget.
Thank you so much!! I love how everyone shares their ideas and we get to exchange recipes to help everyone stretch a dollar! We are all in this together! :-) Hope you have a great rest of the week!!!
Loving what I’m seeing and hearing on the beautiful channel 😘 thumbs up. And new subbie here
Thank you so much! Appreciate you spending time with us today & for the kind words!
I love listening to you! Such a great, relaxing voice! New sub!
Thank you so much! Appreciate it! Hope you have the best Sunday possible!! :-)
New to your channel. I love it. Rhonda from ga. Jeff is my son. We will be watching alot!!!
Thank you so much for spending time with us!! Appreciate you being here! We are just about done with our moving, remodeling, selling nightmare and will be back with new videos very soon!!!
I am glad I found this video thank you so much
Thank you so much for watching! We appreciate it! When Life finally calms down, we are planning on more budget friendly videos!! Many thanks again!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 ❤️
You can skimp with butter flavored non stick if you must use the minimum... An that light spritz will still have flavor.For me when I was moving out an wanted alot of spice choices that first 3 wks but only had enough for basic food a couple of plates bowls.. already had a pot an strainer an cooking utensils mixing bowl.. but I really thought I'm going to be stuck on salt pepper an garlic powder.. well back then I found a trail camping mixed spice container was four dollars for 8 spices. Now there was only so much of each but shoot it lasted me months anyway... I still got salt an pepper too... An more garlic.. but I ended up with a variety right away. They had several versions out...
Sounds like you found a fantastic deal!! And OMGosh, spices can certainly make a good dish GREAT!! :-) Thanks so so much for sharing & watching! We appreciate it! :-)
I don't like bologna or Velveeta, but love cheese, my husband loved Velveeta. Growing up we had to eat balogna, we are what we had. I would have to put a lot of ketchup and mayo on it to hide the flavor, or fry it. Pretty clever stretching that food. I am not that picky either. Pancake bites look good and going to try them. I buy Gossner milk buy the dozen, both 2% and whole for emergency storage. I stock up on food. Especially now.I drink it all the time. I don't have to worry about wasting milk because I don't drink a lot of milk anymore. I order it online. It is very good milk. Surprised DT even had it and they could come up with milk to store on a shelf. I have a couple buckets of powdered milk, couldn't drink it unless really desperate. Good for cooking. It is only for emergency stores. Pancake bites tomorrow, with out the meat. Wish I had these recipes when I was young and very broke. Will Make emergency food last longer, which will be needed soon I believe. Scrumptious
Thanks so much for watching. Glad you found something you'd like to try :-) And I was very surprised too about the Gossner Milk! Ours has it all the time & it's a great place to pick up whole milk for recipes since we normally drink 2%. You just never know what you'll find when you head to DT! Hope you are having a safe and happy week!!
You could make a slurry to thicken the soup if you don't have time to wait
Hi Tanya! Thanks so much for watching! Great idea :-) If I had another $1 to spend, I could have purchased the little 2lb flour (our DT doesn't carry corn starch), but I was so trying to get as close to $35 as I could :-) Figured I would have to be patient instead :-) Thank you again for sharing! Hope you have a great new week!!
Succotash rice with corn and either kidney beans or lima beans would be my substitute for the broccoli.
That sounds mighty tasty, Mark!!!! Many thanks for watching and commenting!! Appreciate it!!
Thanks for sharing you definitely killed it with this challenge. Glad I found your channel. New supporter 😍😍
Thanks so much! Appreciate you spending time with us!! I'm working on the editing for Week #2 that uses up several ingredients left over from this video!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 awesome can't wait to see 😍
Thank you for sharing; definitely learned new techniques.
So glad! Many thanks for spending time with us!! Hope you have the best week possible!
Can you make a dollar tree low sodium meals video for people with high blood pressure
I will see what I can do :-) Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks
Thanks, Violeta! :-)
Wow! Great job! The mini pancake muffins will b fun👏😓😎
Thank you so much, Patricia! Appreciate you spending time with us today!! Hope you have a great rest of the week!!! Keep on watching those pennies!!!
We have them almost every weekend -- huge hit on the run!!! Tasty treats during the day too!!
A lil tip for the rice. You don't need to brown the rice. Is better if you don't fried the rice as you can tell a good part of the rice is still raw. You can tell those very white grains that means is hard. I tell you because I know rice I cook different types of almost everyday
Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate it!
OMG, How I got here was watching a guy randomly cutting somebodies overgrown lawn. This was a thumnail and I said why not. Thoroughly enjoyed this, amazing meals. LOL, YT algorithms.
lol WOW YT -- that's quite a stretch....lawn scaping to DT Meals??? lol But hey, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks so much for watching & commenting - appreciate both! :-)
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 I am totally serious, lol
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 I mean I watch food shows and fishing, yaking, rivers and professional food eaters. So I am glad I signed up for your channel You would not believe what YT recommend's on my channel, I am so random.
@@md-ln4fp And I am glad you found us no matter what path TH-cam was leading you on :-)
@@md-ln4fp Not "so random" --- OPEN MINDED!!!! Better to have an open mind and be into lots of things than on a narrow path....life is meant to be explored!!!!! :-) So many cool, interesting, quirky etc etc things out there in life -- great to explore them all!!!
I like the sausage bites ecipe. I wouldn't have thought to put them in muffin tins
Thanks so much for watching, Romana! Appreciate you taking the time to comment! These are a huge hit in our house!!! Easy grab and go breakfast!!!
Thanks for your videos thanks 💘god bless you and your family 👪🙏😊☺❤
Thank you so much for watching!!! Doing these challenges with Dollar Tree really restrict what we can make, but we'll be doing some with Walmart too!!! Less money and more choices! I am very excited to give it a go!!
WoW lotsa good ideas! Thanks so much for sharing these recipes. I sub’d. 😀🍝
Thank you so much, Mac! Appreciate you spending time with us!! Hope you are having the best week possible!!
Cinnamon on toast or rice pudding is good!
YUUUUUUUUM!!!!
I love black bean and cheese quesadilla
I'm with you, Jen!! SOOOO tasty! Unfortunately, our DT is always out of black beans -- I am determined to grab some one of these days!! lol It's like the lottery in there -- just never know what you'll "win"! Thank you so so much for watching! Appreciate it!!
Are you related to Linda from Linda’s pantry? Your voice and tone sounds just like hers, she is fabulous, and so are you. I subscribed and will enjoy your channel so happy to have found you. Now I off to the dollar tree.......
Hi JoAnn! Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate it! lol no, no I am not, but I'll have to check out her channel! :-) Hope you had a good shopping trip!!!
Awesome job and you should get a job as a commentator, your voice is soothing. New subscriber 😊❤
Thank you so much, Tawana, for watching, subbing, and commenting. Appreciate the kind words! Many thanks! Hope you have the best upcoming weekend possible in these trying times!! :-)
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 you're welcome and you do the same 😊❤
Very beautiful meals and healthy
Thanks so much, Denise, for watching & taking the time to comment! Appreciate it!!
@@angelairenesbudgetlife7574 absolutely, I appreciate you!!! You made them so pleasing to the eye!! God’s gift to you!!
Love Dollar Tree
Hi Charlene! We love it too! Between containers, crafts, party supplies, cards, and food, we spend quite a little bit there!!
need to remove floating beans too not just sorting floating beans are bad to eat if they float before cooking
Absolutely! Great tip! Many thanks for watching! Appreciate it!
Can you do one with aldis
In a pinch....better than starving
HI Michele! Exactly!! These types of menus are certainly to get you through emergency situations but no always the healthiest choices since the selection at DT is extremely limited. I'm also going to be taking the Walmart challenge, so we'll end up with WAY more options there!! :-) Thanks so much for watching! We appreciate it
Great recipes, unfortunately up here our Dollar tree does not have a fridge section or frozen section.
Hi Monique! Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate it! UGH - so sorry to hear your locations don't carry frozen food :-( Ours didn't either for a long time, but thank goodness they finally saw the value in spending the money to bring in the freezer section. Sending good thoughts that yours does too!!! Here, we have other grocery stores that can actually beat DT's prices on many items, so hopefully you have some stores that do too!