Could you make thanksgiving dinner for under $20? 👀 Would y'all try any of these recipes? Which one of these look the best to you? Are you making Thanksgiving dinner this year? What part of this video shocked you the most? How did you feel hearing the story of "the dollar tree dinner lady"? Also, what percent is your phone 🔋on? I am on 57%. 😭 Her channel is www.youtube.com/@DollarTreeDinners!!!
I appreciate effort so absolutely I'd eat these. Don't sleep on canned meat and tins of ham, just be careful to not eat regularly (high sodium/salt) but they're cheap, delicious and last for years. Keep a few in the pantry for emergencies.
i used to work at a dollar tree in a low income area and so many people were talking about this lady and how they feel proud to give their kids “fancy” meals without breaking the bank. she really is helping so many people ❤
@@poksana5476 for people where 20$ is a big budget for food, yes, it is fancy. i have lived where the only food we could get was from food pantries. i have seen countless people who can only get the free food they give out at pantries or the free warm meals that they provide at soup kitchen. if you’re not american don’t speak on american issues 😁 what yall see politicians and big money ceos talk ab on tv is not the same as what the true lower-class american people live on a day-to-day basis.
Dollar Tree the food is more expensive than an average grocery. They just sell in small portions. The price per cost is higher. Dollar Tree is a store for people who can't do basic math
@@briro3194 in Europe a can of apples would be more expensive than a few fresh apples, also the cookie dough and mixes - it would be way cheaper to get a flour and margarine and make the whole thing. Same with potatoes, that box would be more expensive than a few potatoes... You can find turkey in pieces for an affordable price too... I think they were responding having that in mind, but yes, true is we don't know what it is like in the USA
She is basically doing what people did in the Great Depression, used what resources she had to make a meal for her family. Hats off to her and I hope she gets the recognition she deserves.
Actually many people lived quite differently during the depression, as some of us choose to live today. They weren't constantly eating processed junk food, except bread.. They were growing gardens and/or gathering wild edibles, fishing, raising chickens for meat and eggs, catching wild game and preserving their harvests. City folks would have been standing in line at soup kitchens. Don't live in the city. Live where you can raise your own food.
Exactly, they would have fed a family of 8 with an amount of money that would be considered far less. Everything in this video is too much money for the number of people it will feed even by today's standards. Whole potatoes are .50 cents a lb! It only takes 30 min max to make mashed potatoes, and the prep is like 5 min if you don't move like a slow poke. If you don't have 5-6 min to chop some potatoes, you are lying.
Also, for a quarter more than what you spent on cranberries, you could've used fresh celery and onion, and you would have fresh celery left over to nourish yourself with. She's basically trying to act like fresh foods are unattainable for poor people, and they have to settle for processed foods. Process food is NOT cheaper. You could've bought a turkey for less money per lb than the canned and used the leftovers throughout the week for meal prep!
Yeah once in awhile I get reminded how much the internet or specifically social media can benefit people and can be used as a tool for good. It really depends on how we use it.
My husband pointed out that she is also helping people who never learned how to cook from scratch because she is teaching people how to be creative with packaged foods. As someone who grew up in poverty, i understand how few people are taught cooking skills becasue their parents are too busy working. Also, YES! Use chicken broth in your instant potatoes!!
Absolutely use the chicken broth in the mashed potatoes, but... she also said she usually uses flavored potatoes - she could have shortened the water a bit more and used 2-3 tablespoons of the ranch dressing in the potatoes and kicked them up a notch!!
I love TH-cam (I'm too old for the tickytock!) for that reason. My mom was working 2 or 3 jobs the whole of my childhood and when she did have the energy to cook she didn't have the energy for a sassy know-it-all teenage me. So I learned some basics against my will and thought I could just eat out my whole life. Then reality hit 😅 TH-cam has taught me so much about cooking, homemaking (if you have a home in any form you're a homemaker and need to know how to clean and run a household,) and just be an adult. It is one of the best things for our times because I KNOW I'm not the only one who was a clueless 18 year old and has been pretending I know what I'm doing since.
This is very important! I am grateful to have developed great skills in the kitchen, and my friends often ask how I learned to cook, did I cook with my mum-No! My mum was a single working mum living in a council estate in central Scotland in the 80’s! She home cooked about 3 things on rotation with no real joy and the rest of the time we ate canned food! I taught myself to cook by watching cookery shows and trying to replicate ingredients with the cans we had at home! And it was all about learning with what I had! And even now that we are closer to comfortable I am still able to get creative in the kitchen to make sure we have something tasty to eat at the end of the month!
She even says that this isnt my reality but It's the reality of so many ppl today in the world. Or she says that its not a challenge but a reality for a lot of ppl.
The fact that she is seasoning the food allows me to sleep at night 😂. This touched my heart though, never know the impact you can have in people’s life
What I love about her videos is she assumes you DON'T have a mixer, and assumes you only have salt, pepper, and oil. Not everyone has a drawer full of spices - and she knows that. Any other seasonings she includes in her budget. She also does videos on making food in hotel rooms, dorms, or if you're living in your car.
Some people are trying so hard to discourage this lady. It’s sad. She’s helping people. I might try some of the recipes just to save money. The grocery store is stressful.
People would rather waste hundreds of dollars on fast food than spend $20 for cooking 2-3 cheap meals. Not surprised that these videos make them guilty of their spending habits
Why?? That Lisa Dawn has good videos.and there are some others too and they do a service to help people.Also, they do Dollar Tree meals for other times too, not just holidays.
A lot of people don't understand some of the barriers that people living in extreme poverty or with disabilities face. Not having a fridge or freezer, not having an oven, not being able to get to large grocery stores or food banks, not being able to lift over ten pounds, etc. And even with food banks, they're not unlimited. Yes some have free turkeys but they don't have an unlimited supply. I guarantee a lot of people who needed a turkey got turned away because the food banks ran out. What this lady is doing is providing a meal idea that's accessible to almost everyone, even if their circumstances are really limited, either by poverty or disability. It's really easy to say you "won't eat canned turkey" when you aren't in a position where you HAVE to do that. Most of the people criticizing her for the food being plain or unhealthy just have no concept of what it's like to be truly poor.
There's a quote that I remember reading on "cheap healthy recipes" - "If your starting assumption is that that person has a fully equipped kitchen, you have already fundamentally misunderstood poverty." And that has really stuck with me since. We take a lot of things for granted.
All these people critiquing about her being unhealthy is really stupid. She is making meals from dollar tree, hence her channel Dollar Tree Dinner. In this day and age, with all the stupid nonsense on tiktok, youtube and such, she is teaching us how to be creative. You do not have to follow her recipes to be exact, you can swap out stuff thats not canned. Shes showing us that we can eat on a budget. In this economy that's gold! What is wrong with people nit picking on that it's not healthy when you are starving!!
This! I am your typical middle class woman and she just blew my mind. She is giving all of us affordable options rich, poor or in between. I might swap a couple of ingredients here or there, but I would give these recipes a shot for sure. I literally spent around $150usd to make my traditional tday contribution and I was crying all the way to the register. With these insane food prices, we can all benefit from her creative and tasty looking food options.
Also, it’s thanksgiving! You think people are concerned about being healthy? On the one day we’re all encouraged to pig out on delicious food lol? Absolutely not!
Sadly that's how astray from reality this people has become. I've been to her channel, and you can see how much this people will attack and belittle her efforts for the mere fact that it is not, Real Food! And they have the galls to tell her recipes with organics stuff, mind you, supposedly with the SAME BUDGET. Which is insane!!!! Is so far from the reality that a lot of people live, but they don't care, they just want to win a discussion and win only. It is sooo distastefull.
An unspoken fact is a lot of low income households can't afford to eat healthy, especially ones with big families. I didn't start eating "healthier" until I started working my own job but I quickly realized why my parents never bought or made certain meals for us because it was WAY too expensive for something that's not even filling, especially for a bunch of kids.
I’ll be straight up, seeing someone make videos to help people provide for their families when they don’t have much, made me pretty emotional. I got a lump in my throat. Very heartwarming.
My babys still young and wasn't impressed by anything I made. Id say surprisingly enough, she doesn't have (but do most babies not have a) sweet tooth. She likes pineapples just like her older sis. Just more on pizza. The dollar tree I went to had everything u needed for a pineapple upside down cake. It was just missing those little oils they have. But I've been eating it anyways bc I do feel guilty about wasting food. Well, I guess she consumed some deviled eggs, but prob bc they looked like fun for her to get into. But I could see it. Some other locations, if bought earlier, carry enough stuff to make the dinner. Minus the turkey. Im not sure what all meats they carry. But oh well, if you're struggling, you just are. Ppl at the bottom counting their blessings while maybe some others r just comfortably & ignorantly judging. Rich or not, I don't even get that. Like Actually I can afford to lay out for awhile too but that's no1s bizz & it's not like I plan on staying this while. It's just I had an accumulation of health issues , my 1 yr old too, & we barely have any support. Other than through more steady gov assistance. I mean it's embarrassing, but these fans r more..... Anywho, I do like taking time away, spending time with my brat. But I wouldn't say ud find the healthiest meals at dollar tree either. But I guess no thanksgiving dinner is anyways. Also unrelative but I've never used rosemary before. Wow, I can see y ppl use it. Oven cooking that turkey for freaking forever & I can still taste those spices
@@annafiorentin7120you need to get over yourself. Aldies is really awesome and actually has off brand stuff without the preservatives. You can find stuff from wholefoods at aldies for significantly cheaper.
I know for some experience trying to get a promotion or free stuff that if the price is low enough or for free there is going to be hours of queue ,good luck forming in line with hungry,criying toddlers or as a disable or elderly person for 4 hours in the cold just to " posibly" get a free turkey I think her intention is good and she is helping these people ,usually people will find any kind of ridiculous reasons to complain no matter what, is better to not even botter responding.
@@annafiorentin7120then it’s not for you, simple. I don’t understand why people feel the need to comment about something that is not applicable to them
The people who have the audacity to make negative comments about such a kind and generous person need to stop and thank Jesus that they have been so blessed with material comfort that they can look down their noses at people who are truly suffering. There but for the Grace of God go you!
@ it was pretty good! I’m a carbs addict tho especially on thanksgiving I need to pay attention to that more😩. Wish there was buttered rolls and a few other items and coming from a Hispanic background and household I wish we had tamales 🥴
@@Graphicc2Links don't work anymore in comments, sadly. I've been following her channel for a little over a year, she taught me how to make crab rangoons from Dollar Tree, still my favorite meal to make. 😊
I lost my job and had to start all the way over. I don’t have a stove but I have saved up for 2 individual burners. I thank God for my life and everything I have. I didnt want to live and I am not suppose to be here. I pray God blessed her tremendously
Keep pushing forward. I remember when I left my abusive relationship I was in debt, crashing with family, and had 0 in my bank. God was so faithful in it all. Remember He is not a respecter of person, Je will do it for you. It will be hard but worth it in the other side. I pray God supply all your needs and perfect all that concerns you.!
Check out her TH-cam channel called Dollar Tree Dinners - she has videos with recipes for people without access to stoves. I hope things get better for you🙏
The person who said she would never eat canned turkey should be thankful that she never had to. I make a dish with Stove Top Stuffing and chicken and I ALWAYS used canned chicken. I am an old woman (pushing 80) and I am delighted to be able to take this short cut that allows me to have a good meal that is easy enough that I can do it. I have never heard of this lady but I'm glad to learn about her channel and I will be checking her out. I live alone and this year I totally skipped Thanksgiving dinner because I just was not physically strong enough to spend hours making a turkey and all the fixin's for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. If I had seen this video, I might have had this for dinner because I would have had most of the food we normally have for Thanksgiving and it would have been easy enough for me to prepare it by myself. Thank you for putting this lady on my radar!
She's also on TH-cam, her channel is called Dollar Tree Dinners. Unfortunately I don't think she writes the recipes in the description of her shorts/videos and she doesn't edit subtitles in the video but I think the TH-cam auto-subtitles feature work okay for her videos
Currently more and more people are living in their cars, hotel rooms, tents and shelters. Many of us are struggling in this economy to keep a roof over our heads, pay bills, and buy groceries, however we’re far better off than those who have literally nothing, or at the most very little. Kudos to this lady! She obviously has helped so many have the dignity to put an affordable holiday meal on the table, as well as give other affordable recipes on her channel.
Her and another lady showed me some helpful hacks. The 58cent macaroni if it’s cooked like hamburger helper with all the ingredients slapped together tastes soo good.
Reminds me of my momma, she raised us 4 boys by herself. We’ve been in those isles. We’re all in our 20s and healthy. We came together to buy Thanksgiving this year and my grandparents came out. They cried watching us all cook together. Blessings to those facing adversity and happy holidays y’all!! Much love.
As a dollar tree cashier I love to see people purchase from the food section. They be adding new stuff I didn’t even know we had 😊 since am not a stocker I don’t see it all.
At the dollar tree we go to the cashier is always exclaiming and commenting on what we buy and gets so excited. I love her and she makes everyone feel GOOD about needing to shop at the dollar store.
I saw a few comments on tiktok that some Dollar Trees have started putting packages together with her recipes and dinners for people, prepackages, on their endcaps. I thought that was such a great idea.
cant u just walk into the section and see what new stuff yall got like a customer would lol no hate but why these mfs act like i discovered gold when yall litterally work here and just too lazy to walk 5 steps to the aisle to look for yourself.
Honestly, most DT cashiers absolutely rock! I see you - patient with the elderly who don’t understand how fast the stock changes, encouraging to anyone struggling, asking about people’s craft projects, etc. Aat my fave store, I got a bunch of cashiers & regulars watching Jessica the dollar diva so we can swap tips on which stores have the new beauty products she shows! I noticed the cashiers get really happy when customers realize how good the beauty section is - esp the DT next to Target.
I work at dollar tree. I see the same people and families everyday and I believe that dollar tree has helped so many people in my town and beyond! A lot of people also think that Dollar tree is just really low quality but we sell a lot of things that other stores sell for ten times the price! Identical packages! The milk is shelf stable as well!
I know of her because Liam (an amazing content creator) featured her before. She makes great affordable meals all the time. People are always criticizing her saying go to a real grocery store. She explains not everyone has access to those stores.
Struggle meals are something every culture has and there should be no shame in feeding yourself or your family. I love that she is giving people the option of making meals that feel more lux then their budget can afford. Love her channel and I am a trained chef.
She’s so talented. I don’t like turkey,cranberries, or apple pie but I wanted to eat all of this. Lol the fact that she’s helping people have warm home cooked meals that are affordable is so beautiful.
"I'm not even gonna lie...I did not even consider that, I was ignorant, and she is doing a great thing." THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL QUOTE. It's so good to see people finding her, promoting her, supporting her, and learning from her. I appreciate this video and the way you're bringing attention to the Dollar Tree Dinner lady. She deserves it so much. This next part is probably going to sound silly but.......pink is one of my favorite colors, I love that top and that lip color. You look really lovely.
I set a budget of $50 for all my Thanksgiving food. I ended up spending around $46 for all the food I needed to buy so I'm thoroughly impressed that she spent around $20 for the whole meal.
There ya go! Mine was $40 and showed the complete list from our two stores but still got told I was a liar on another channel. I unsubbed. There are many dollar stores people have managed to spend $5-$25 and good for them proving it can be done and they were able to have a nice holiday.
Grew up in a household with my mom and grandparents, fairly poor and taking donations from charities and eating on a low budget. BUT we always had a warm meal to come home to and made the best of our situation. Don’t let anyone tell you how to live and what your eating isn’t special or up to par, there are people out there that have nothing to eat and nowhere to stay. Remain humble y’all, all love
To be fair, for anyone on a super tight budget, a lot of these ingredients can be found cheaper at places like Walmart. DT isn’t always the cheapest. You could def make this dinner for less than $20. Hope pointing that out helps someone 💛 As a DT shopper, I love this. Proof where there’s a will, there’s a way & I’m so glad she’s opening ppl’s eyes to the possibilities, esp for ppl who might otherwise feel discouraged.
But Dollar Tree is more accessible than Walmart, Aldis, Food Lion, etc, are to millions of people who live in rural areas or food deserts. Same with Dollar General & neighborhood bodegas & gas stations. Not everyone has the transportation they need to get to better stores even if they're there.
My thing is, leave people alone! This lady is making these videos that are actually practical meals for those who may not have a lot of funds. It may not be your preference, clearly it is for someone. I cannot understand why people have so much to say about something that’s helping people. To each their own.
When she said she gained 300k followers I got literal chills GOD IS SO GOOD 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽so so so many people will benefit from having found her!! This video has gotten me teary eyed 🥹
@thebrieffect God is good because he gave her 300K followers but he gave my 4 1/2 yr old kidney cancer complete with chemo, radiation & surgery. How would you explain that to a 4 1/2 yr old? And his 11 yr old brother? God is good he wanted you to suffer?
I’ve been watching her for a couple years now and it seems like she makes these videos because she truly enjoys coming up with these ideas and helping people, which is so nice to see
We could also stop pretending like magical fairy tale characters are responsible for the good and evils of this world, and start accepting reality, brutal or benevolent, and taking accountability.@@Songbird508
Some commenters are so mean and unnecessary. Everybody doesn't have everything. Or can do everything. And what she's suggesting is just something someone in that position could do to provide a tasty thanksgiving dinner. I'm sure she's helped lots of people/families that are struggling. It's double tough around the holidays I'm sure. She's actually given me a couple of ideas to try. I'm thankful that she's caring enough to try to help people in less fortunate situations than hers. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
The dollar tree dinner lady is definitely aware of all the reasons why her channel can be helpful to people. She has been in tough situations. She understands that sometimes it’s not even money as much as it is equipment or time or disability that makes it more difficult for us to prepare and serve good meals. Not everything from the dollar tree is amazing but sometimes people just need to eat. Her channel is for people who have needs that are being unmet by creators that are catering to middle-age ladies with a minivan that go to Costco regularly. There’s nothing wrong with us middle-aged ladies that have minivans and go to Costco, but not everybody’s in that position.
I’m a disabled woman living on disability. I would totally do this (except no turkey because I hate turkey. No worries. I’ll cook lentils and put them in instead.
I've been watching Rebecca for over a year, and I'm happy she is FINALLY getting the fame she DESERVES. She ALWAYS gets hate for what good she does, and is always able go educate you on why while you may be struggling, her method/challenge may help you but will DEFINITELY help our most vulnerable. Honestly, watching just this vid made me cry just because of tbe good spreading her content does.
@meraclezz4080 Suggestions are not hate. Rebecca isn't a nutritionist & doesn't seem interested in nutrition. Rebeccas doesn't show a healthy diet with 5-12 fruits & veg/day; even occasionally. Please take the suggestions & comments to heart. Even if you think they are hate. They may be given with caring & observation of where Rebecca doesn't know that she doesn't know. She's a kind person but purposefully ignorant of nutrition after it's been suggested to her in the comments. Happy Healthy Holidays.
@@Marigold-m2 tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vid. By hate, I meant those saying "it's cheaper to buy in bulk" (some people can't swing it) or "its cheaper to get it elsewhere" (there are food deserts) or just in general degrading the premise of her challenges. And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival. A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
@@Marigold-m2 tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vidm And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival. A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vidm And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Im pretty sure her conent normally does get 5 servings of veg a day? Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival. A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page. When I was talking about hate, I meant people trying to discredit her challenges. The people saying to buy in bulk when she is catering to those who can't swing it. The people saying that it's cheaper to get the items elsewhere, when she acknowledges it and specifies that her content can help those in food deserts
@Marigold-m2 tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vidm And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival. A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
I enjoy watching Dollar Tree Dinners videos. Even though my budget isn’t as small, the recipes are good inspiration. For example, that casserole would be a good way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.
I watch Rebecca all the time. I am a senior on a fixed budget. I was in the DT this past Sunday. I watched a senior male buy all the ingredients for that casserole.
I subscribe to a few Dollar Tree Divas who show how to cook and do crafts on a budget. I'm also financially stable but always follow a budget. I was never one who needed a lot to be happy. This is much healthier than people who are constantly eating out. A home cooked meal will always win in my book.
I don't have as limited of a budget any more but I will never forget when all I had was a $20 bill and wondering how I was going to make that work. She is doing God's work ❤
Considering the price of tv dinners, you would probably save money making the meal. Also, the great thing is, you don't have to make it exactly the way she does. She strives to give you the basics so that the viewers can make changes and make it their own. I have been watching her for over a year on TH-cam and I love all of her videos. She gets you to think outside of the box. Also, I love that this dinner inspired an organization to build food packages with these ingredients to hand out to those in need. So, again others are being blessed. I love the fact that she wants little bellies to go to bed filled.
Thank you for showcasing this lady. I’ve never heard of her but it brings tears to my eyes that 1.) Theres women out there trying to help us all afford the holidays. 2.) There’s you helping to push her name out there to reach more of us. Thank you, and God bless. Proverbs 31
I'm a dietitian and I really love what this woman is doing. I can see that the recipes aren't as nutritionally complete as would be ideal, but what's more important is that they teach people to cook within their means and that skill translates to further cooking skills. If your budget allows you can swap canned veggies for fresh or frozen, or buy larger quantities of basic ingredients like flour, sugar and spices to replace the prepackaged mixes, and mix your own.
@wwondertwin As a RN of 40 yrs, with an interest in nutrition & healthy eating I agree with you. I've followed DTD for about a year. I encourage her to use more veg & also add legumes to soups & sauces or meals. She seems to ignore my suggestions. Perhaps, she 1) can't be bothered 2) has an aversion to veg or her husband & his kid(s) do. 3) she has stated she doesn't like beans & I have given her resources on how to add beans without tasting them, 4) she loves the white SAD & believes it's nutritionally sound? Enjoy your Veg!
@@Marigold-m2who are you for her to take your advice. There are thousands more faceless people on the internet who give unsolicited advice. She is helping people and that’s all that matters. Btw a lot of people aren’t able to properly process legumes. So there’s that.
@Marigold-m2 except dollar tree may only have canned veggies/fruits. The point of this woman's channel is to make food ONLY FROM dollar tree, so your advice isn't helpful.
Imagine going out of your way to say you're above canned meat, that was so unnecessary of that person. But, I remember I was camping with my mom when I was a teenager and we'd gone for a long hike but all we had was canned chicken and mac and cheese when we got back to the site. Honestly, it was one of the best meals I've ever had camping, and it created a lasting memory, and that's all these people are trying to do for their children and families.
If you can't afford it, that's fine. But if you can get a hold of something better, then parents are most likely gonna get that instead. But I don't have shame about going to the dollar tree. Somexs I pick up the tuna & crackers, & those chilli oysters & olives for quick lunches. My baby loves those cheesy puff things. & I always carry around bags of cookies for when she wants to get in her terrible 2, throwing tantrums, whineyness, everything looks exciting & you're not gonna stop me moods. & Then everyone wants to stare. Just bc she's just simply being a baby. It comes handy from making her wait in lobbys to just handling my Rd rage better. That and all the little cheap toys I buy from there. I like that their sticker books have an ish load of stickers in em
I don't think they were saying they are above canned meat. Some people just don't think about the points being brought up and some just don't like it. I'm more upset with people in comments calling the food "trash processed, poison or mentioning anything else about quality. Eating "real food" or "healthy food" comes at a price. Quality vs quality. This lady does great to show cheap meals that will taste great. Love it
As someone who "has" money, its absurd to say your above canned meat. There are so many reasons to use them and not use them. Fresh meat is expensive, but that doesn't make canned meat bad. Spam is delicious if you know how to use it. I eat canned chicken all the time for chicken salad or use it in soups. If the presentation is not a matter go with canned or frozen. Its cheaper. Shaming people for using canned food is nonsense. There are so many reasons to use canned food. Only pretentious snobs who don't appreciate food would scoff at canned food.
@@GlueGunsRosesthe problem is that poor people have elevated exposure to soooo many more chemicals that cause illness.. then they can’t afford to fix themselves when they fall ill. It’s so freaking sad!! We all have to eat but no one should be forced to eat the least quality food on the market. I really feel for the needy ❤❤❤
I think also part of her videos are teaching recipes with basics. Yes we can find these items, but she puts them together in simple ways on a budget and shares with us who may not know how.
This is what social media should be used for. Doing good and bringing people together despite the similarities or differences. I know so many people struggle when nobody should have to, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone should be able to enjoy a thanksgiving meal.
Oh I get to finally say "I followed her before she was famous" 😁 she is AWESOME and there are so many awesome channels like hers that teach how to feed families well on a budget.
What I like about her channel is that not only does she go in the store and physically buys the items, but she also shows you the PROCESS of making them. I know a few channels that will show you cheaper products at the dollar store but if you aren’t familiar with canned turkey, then you most likely won’t not buy it or you will buy it and just mess it up.
This is the type of content that needs a boost. You never know someone’s personal experiences - she is providing integral information for those that need it!
I love Rebecca! She's a wonderful kind person and deserves all the success. I dont even shop Dollar Tree for groceriea often but she is so resourceful and I watch her for tips.
@@Shay-rx4xu not in all countries, not all countries have euro as the currency (lived in one for 30 years 😉). And I am not in need for one, I can shop at full price and actually enjoy splurging on interesting food from time to time. But that’s not the point. The point is, that there is nothing in a video about a thanksgiving meal with ingredients that I don’t have access to that I could need, other than Rebecca 🥰
@@TheGoswis I know yall use pounds but the dollar stores out there was called euro I mean I didn't need it either cause I made 80k when I lived there but that's the only place that had the astray that encapsulate everything so u wouldn't smell the weed half of blunt r boogies but whatever
People sometimes really get hung up on specifics, too. These are supposed to be inspirational as well; there to also give ideas on how you can use things you have. You are absolutely correct her dessert if cobbler-like. Have flour and sugar in your pantry? A cake mix? Great, make the cobbler instead of the cookie bars. Would prefer canned chicken, or rotisserie, or have that the frozen leg quarters in your freezer? That's an okay substitute, too. It's important to her you recognize how to make it work and make it applicable to your own needs and resources. She's caring, and she's talented. She's here for us, and I'm here for her!
Even packet gravy you can make taste like homemade. I love the 50 cent store brand one and what I do is heat up butter and broth like your gonna make stovetop stuffing, cook down some onions and add your gravy mix to that, cook it for a minute and slowly add your heated broth. Turns that packet into tasting like you spent ages cooking
I have been following that woman on here for a while, and YES, I have made some of her meals and they are good. WHen you are living on a budget, it is helpful to have someone show you that you can still have a meaningful meal that is budget friendly and decent. I really, really like her. She's great!
Bruh u can even get ramen noodles there for cheaper. Bc I bet u there's been a spike in those noodles in more recent yrs. I like it for my baby too tho. Somexs she slips by me with her chalk and draws all over the walls. I'll be thinking where'd she get that from ,thinking she found lipstick but it's not shades I use. No she just stuffs everything in her mouf & then proceeds to draw. And she seems so satisfied w/ herself for doing it too. Then me cleaning it is like 🤔💡 oh. It's that chalk. That's easy to clean off & relief. Gonna keep getting her chalk too.& Thank gah for the dollar tree. although I forgot to pick up wipes. So I practically live there. Also working w/ vulnerable populations, in more recent yrs, yeah, I buy them stuff. But this store makes that convenient too. For hygiene, toys, etc. not saying groups, fams, & co.'s, ... Etc doesn't, but somexs there is a lack & things do easily get lost, damaged, stolen, wever. I don't always think it's on purpose, other times, yes
Who would put her down for helping people that need it? She is doing a very amazing thing for everyone that need cheaper meals, like for thanksgiving AND Christmas dinners
This woman is truly doing the Lords Work. I am just so inspired by her. There is no shame in buying what you can afford… the real emphasis of the holidays should be put on family and spending time with each other. I can’t really afford buying multiple presents this year for Christmas. An affordable option we are doing, is a secret Santa $20-$35 gift, both at the office and within our family. That way everyone gets a present. We are also making a game out of it, which I actually enjoy.
Her channel is amazing, I really admire her. I live in a country were food is extremly cheap (Peru), but, I know the situation amaricans are going throught with high prices, I find it really nice that she's helping these people.
I love the Dollar Tree dinners lady! I’ve been watching her for over a year, and I am a supervisor for a vendor for dollar tree. I love looking for the cool ingredients she mentions. And even if you have more money and dont have to shop at Dollar Tree, her recipes are just great in general. Easy to follow, and her meal prep ideas are versatile. I just bought my first house with my bf. And I’m not gonna lie, we’re struggling right now trying to keep up with bills and home repairs. (We bought an older home because it was more affordable) So her videos definitely come in handy more than ever now. ❤ Edit: I wanted to add too that she thinks about those of us who live in food deserts! I live in one and the closest regular grocery store is over a 30 minute drive away in any direction. But you know what we do have? A dollar general! At the end of my street. That is the only food for 20 miles in my rural community. And it has helped me out so many times. I literally forgot to buy milk tonight for what I’m bringing for Thanksgiving tomorrow and dollar general came in clutch! She thinks about people who dont have access to cars, ovens, stoves, etc.
Go online to the accessor website and get ur exemption from property taxes so that money can help n homeowners insurance help with repairs so u don't come out of pocket
That's a big reason why I love Rebecca's channel, too; you can tell she really thinks things through and considers other people's circumstances. I don't live in the U.S., so we don't have Dollar Generals, but I learned from her about the $5 off $25 coupon. I've had times in my life when every nickle counted in my grocery budget, so I know that a tip like the DG coupon could really make a huge difference for someone in a food desert with limited funds.
The Dollar Tree recipe lady is the business! I started watching her videos a couple of years ago. I have a feeling she is really about to blow up. And she really deserves the clout. Her videos are done very well and she really does help a lot of people on a tight budget, to eat well.
Rebecca from Dollar Tree dinners is a total gem. She is so talented at coming up with yummy & creative low budget meals. That Lisa Dawn is another great TH-cam channel for great low budget meals.
This lady's recipes are a godsend! I recently had to go a year without an oven since the oven part wasn't working (just the stovetop was), I couldn't afford to replace it, and nothing I was doing could fix it. I was lucky enough to have a toaster oven (which cooks like an oven but is much smaller), so I could cook, but not big things like whole turkeys or casseroles in the 9x13 inch pan. Luckily, I was able to get my oven fixed, so I can now make use of those lovely large casserole dishes that people gave me for free when I first moved in :) Thank you for helping me discover this lady! I wish I knew about her when I was living in Massachusetts and only had a mini fridge, a microwave, and a small cooktop to prepare food with.
This is so touching. I am blessed to be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner this year. However when I was young this video would've been an answered prayer for my mom. My dad passed away when I was a child and my mom took in her dieing parents to help give them round the clock care. I was the oldest of 3 and times were very hard growing up. This lady is definitely doing the Lords work with her videos. May God continue to bless her and her family. 🙏🏽
I wish I had seen her Easter dinner video when we were struggling. I was able to whip together something smalll but I wished I had the foresight she did
That lady is a party saviour, her recipes are great, and she actually tried this before, so she had experience in these meals. I remember her video trying frozen meals, she is legit.
what she does is so important - it feels like getting 'cheap' food is so demonized, or being poor in general, as if it's something you can control. I also love how kindly she responds to people who don't understand this. educating people on those different perspectives, that 'just turkey' isn't all there is or that some people don't have access to electric appliances. this is the first video of yours I've seen and I really liked how reflected and thoughtful you are. admitting that you didn't think of something before and showing that you're learning too. it's refreshing to see and warms my heart!! 💜
Absolutely love Rebecca. With very limited mobility, her quick and easy ideas using canned or ready-made dishes is a life saver for me. She is relocating, but earlier this year she made dinners for a senior lady with a disabled son. Those were some great meal prep ideas and recipes she came up with.
My town has 3 dollar trees in a 10-15 mile radius. The closest Target is 60+ miles away. We have several other grocery stores, and a Walmart, but people seem to forget food deserts are a real thing.
Food deserts are actually directly created by dollar stores. I think I learned about this through the John Oliver “Why $1 stores are more evil than you think” video or a separate little documentary but yeah, it’s by design sadly. Definitely recommend a watch for those who don’t know what food deserts are!
I don’t get to have a traditional thanksgiving dinner because there are only 3 people in my family and it would be a lot of food waste. I asked my son if he would be ok with me making the Thanksgiving casserole and he said yes, as long as I served the beans on the side and bought a can of cranberry sauce ( his favorite part of holiday meals) we will have our Thanksgiving next week and I can’t wait to try it. 5:48
You could buy a turkey breast and roast it, a small bag of potatoes for mashed potatoes or roast some sweet potatoes, and a side of green beans or half a green bean casserole. Any leftovers could serve as lunch the following day.
@@backtoasimplelife we do usually make a few casseroles and desserts because I do genuinely enjoy cooking. My son is an adult so my husband and I try to get a few meals (lunches and dinners) out of it before my son takes it to his house. He still has a lot of friends who only come around for holidays and they usually gobble it up. I do really like the casserole idea. Brilliant.
Thank you for the kind comments 😊 we have actually decided to go out for sushi for our Thanksgiving this year. My husband will be out of town longer than expected so we will be saving our family style meal for Christmas.
She's a doll and deserves the recognition she is getting. I don't think I personally have done any of her recipes but, I know they are there when I need something. I want her to continue on her winning streak and wish her all the best.
I remember I found her when she was under 10,000 subs. I been trying a chunk of her recipes. Didn’t think I would like a lot of the dollar tree recipes BUT I did. I saved money by trying some of her recipes
This lady and everyone spreading her name is helping so many people right now, it's what Tik Tok and other social media platforms *should* be about. Much love and appreciation from Australia, we don't have thanksgiving or Dollar Tree but we are having hard times.
This lady is very thoughtful and she's helping people! It can be easy to take things for granted like being able to lift a turkey. Thank you for sharing!
I was a struggling single mom when my kids were little but I always had my family and a good meal for the holidays. Lots of women out there don't have that luxury. I'm so glad this women isn't judging and is actually offering helpful ideas and tips. True useful tips. Nothing fake about this women's account and advice. She isn't click bait looking for views only. She's the real deal. We need so many more people like her.
She's an awesome creator and I'll defend her any day!!! She's helping so many people with her content and volunteers to make food for people in her community also ❤
This is so special. I never heard of this lady but I love what she is doing. I love how she is not only considering the cost but she is also considering the abilities of the person fixing the meal. I have worked with seniors in the past who have a lot of limitations and something like this is perfect. I will pass her channel along when I think it may be needed. BTW I would make that casserole if I had to. Since my parents passed we don't fix big meals. My daughter is an adult and we have a lot of allergies. So we plan a fresh new menu yrly that does not include a traditional Thanksgiving menu. She never liked all that growing up. Happy Turkey Day to all! 🦃
You should check out her 10 dollar Thanksgiving for 2, it's designed for people with disabilities, including depression which touched me a lot when she said she knows some people just struggle with even getting out of bed to feed themselves.
Man, I needed this positivity today. It's been rough lately and just seeing people being kind and understanding to each other really lifted my spirits. Thank you Symone, and all the other kind folks shown in this video.
One word, "yes". Try viewing some of her other recipes! Have watched her from her start. This person is not out for views or motives, she is down to earth amazing. And I never say this type of stuff. She even comes up with ideas to cook in a motel or on the road.
This woman had a series recently where she meal prepped food for an older woman and her I think disabled child or grandchild. She had great ideas for meals that all they had to do was heat up, she enjoyed making the food for the family and it was interesting to watch how she did it. So heartwarming to see someone helping other people without humble bragging about it or exploiting the family she was cooking for by filming herself dropping off their food or getting hugs from them or whatever.
I watch her all the time. She has great dollar tree meal ideas for each holiday and regular meals. I've tried making dollar tree meals. Some of them weren't too bad.
I’ve been following Dollar Tree Dinners for several months. I’m 73 and lost my partner, had cancer and I am living alone on just my SS check. This young woman saved me because I’m able to make some nice meals because of her recommendations. She points out food that I didn’t realize they sold. I made the Thanksgiving caserole with lots of leftovers. The problem I have is my Dollar Tree is often out of stock. I’m still trying to get the ingredients for the Carmel Apple Bars. I’ve got everything for the Mac and cheese balls. 😘 You will help a lot of folks with your video. Bless you Sweetheart.
Could you make thanksgiving dinner for under $20? 👀 Would y'all try any of these recipes? Which one of these look the best to you? Are you making Thanksgiving dinner this year? What part of this video shocked you the most? How did you feel hearing the story of "the dollar tree dinner lady"? Also, what percent is your phone 🔋on? I am on 57%. 😭 Her channel is www.youtube.com/@DollarTreeDinners!!!
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Yes. This lady is a gem ❤ Mine is 34%
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I appreciate effort so absolutely I'd eat these. Don't sleep on canned meat and tins of ham, just be careful to not eat regularly (high sodium/salt) but they're cheap, delicious and last for years. Keep a few in the pantry for emergencies.
For the first time the internet gave the right person fame and she deserves it, She's out here doing God's work in this economy.
Yes !! She is awesome. I watch her here on TH-cam. She also meal preps for her elderly neighbor.
Amen she really is
Dollar Tree Dinners (Rebecca) is just a fantastic human and she really deserves all the recognition she gets
Yes!
I am completely grossed out.Margarine?
i used to work at a dollar tree in a low income area and so many people were talking about this lady and how they feel proud to give their kids “fancy” meals without breaking the bank. she really is helping so many people ❤
thats awesome
It's not fancy. Canned food cannot be fancy. You can make 3 dishes from real food for the same $20. I guess this is American fancy!
@@poksana5476 for people where 20$ is a big budget for food, yes, it is fancy. i have lived where the only food we could get was from food pantries. i have seen countless people who can only get the free food they give out at pantries or the free warm meals that they provide at soup kitchen. if you’re not american don’t speak on american issues 😁 what yall see politicians and big money ceos talk ab on tv is not the same as what the true lower-class american people live on a day-to-day basis.
Dollar Tree the food is more expensive than an average grocery. They just sell in small portions. The price per cost is higher.
Dollar Tree is a store for people who can't do basic math
@@briro3194 in Europe a can of apples would be more expensive than a few fresh apples, also the cookie dough and mixes - it would be way cheaper to get a flour and margarine and make the whole thing. Same with potatoes, that box would be more expensive than a few potatoes... You can find turkey in pieces for an affordable price too...
I think they were responding having that in mind, but yes, true is we don't know what it is like in the USA
She is basically doing what people did in the Great Depression, used what resources she had to make a meal for her family. Hats off to her and I hope she gets the recognition she deserves.
Actually many people lived quite differently during the depression, as some of us choose to live today. They weren't constantly eating processed junk food, except bread.. They were growing gardens and/or gathering wild edibles, fishing, raising chickens for meat and eggs, catching wild game and preserving their harvests. City folks would have been standing in line at soup kitchens. Don't live in the city. Live where you can raise your own food.
Exactly, they would have fed a family of 8 with an amount of money that would be considered far less. Everything in this video is too much money for the number of people it will feed even by today's standards. Whole potatoes are .50 cents a lb! It only takes 30 min max to make mashed potatoes, and the prep is like 5 min if you don't move like a slow poke. If you don't have 5-6 min to chop some potatoes, you are lying.
Also, for a quarter more than what you spent on cranberries, you could've used fresh celery and onion, and you would have fresh celery left over to nourish yourself with. She's basically trying to act like fresh foods are unattainable for poor people, and they have to settle for processed foods. Process food is NOT cheaper. You could've bought a turkey for less money per lb than the canned and used the leftovers throughout the week for meal prep!
Yeah once in awhile I get reminded how much the internet or specifically social media can benefit people and can be used as a tool for good. It really depends on how we use it.
She’s actually made depression era meals before on her TH-cam channel. I’ve been following her for years. She’s amazing!
My husband pointed out that she is also helping people who never learned how to cook from scratch because she is teaching people how to be creative with packaged foods. As someone who grew up in poverty, i understand how few people are taught cooking skills becasue their parents are too busy working. Also, YES! Use chicken broth in your instant potatoes!!
Absolutely use the chicken broth in the mashed potatoes, but... she also said she usually uses flavored potatoes - she could have shortened the water a bit more and used 2-3 tablespoons of the ranch dressing in the potatoes and kicked them up a notch!!
I love TH-cam (I'm too old for the tickytock!) for that reason. My mom was working 2 or 3 jobs the whole of my childhood and when she did have the energy to cook she didn't have the energy for a sassy know-it-all teenage me. So I learned some basics against my will and thought I could just eat out my whole life. Then reality hit 😅
TH-cam has taught me so much about cooking, homemaking (if you have a home in any form you're a homemaker and need to know how to clean and run a household,) and just be an adult. It is one of the best things for our times because I KNOW I'm not the only one who was a clueless 18 year old and has been pretending I know what I'm doing since.
This is very important! I am grateful to have developed great skills in the kitchen, and my friends often ask how I learned to cook, did I cook with my mum-No! My mum was a single working mum living in a council estate in central Scotland in the 80’s! She home cooked about 3 things on rotation with no real joy and the rest of the time we ate canned food! I taught myself to cook by watching cookery shows and trying to replicate ingredients with the cans we had at home! And it was all about learning with what I had! And even now that we are closer to comfortable I am still able to get creative in the kitchen to make sure we have something tasty to eat at the end of the month!
A little mayo too
I love that woman. She doesn't make a joke or a challenge out of it ! She's entirely serious about being helpful and judgement-free. I love her.
Yes. It is not some Tik Tok fame challenge. She is an awesome human.
Yes!! Thank you for delineating this very crucial detail.
Her temperament is fantastic, and she is an angel.
She even says that this isnt my reality but It's the reality of so many ppl today in the world. Or she says that its not a challenge but a reality for a lot of ppl.
The fact that she is seasoning the food allows me to sleep at night 😂.
This touched my heart though, never know the impact you can have in people’s life
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What I love about her videos is she assumes you DON'T have a mixer, and assumes you only have salt, pepper, and oil. Not everyone has a drawer full of spices - and she knows that. Any other seasonings she includes in her budget. She also does videos on making food in hotel rooms, dorms, or if you're living in your car.
You don’t even see how racist that comment is 🥴 what a moron
Go away with your racist comment
@@stillhuntre55 She's honestly so real for that, very kind and understanding.
Some people are trying so hard to discourage this lady. It’s sad. She’s helping people. I might try some of the recipes just to save money. The grocery store is stressful.
WhUuuut…Are they really? This lady ? That’s crazy ! Lord help them ❣️
People would rather waste hundreds of dollars on fast food than spend $20 for cooking 2-3 cheap meals. Not surprised that these videos make them guilty of their spending habits
Why?? That Lisa Dawn has good videos.and there are some others too and they do a service to help people.Also, they do Dollar Tree meals for other times too, not just holidays.
She is enabling, not helping.
@@ShawnaDarrah-ColeOkay, I’ll bite: What do you mean? Please elaborate.
A lot of people don't understand some of the barriers that people living in extreme poverty or with disabilities face. Not having a fridge or freezer, not having an oven, not being able to get to large grocery stores or food banks, not being able to lift over ten pounds, etc. And even with food banks, they're not unlimited. Yes some have free turkeys but they don't have an unlimited supply. I guarantee a lot of people who needed a turkey got turned away because the food banks ran out.
What this lady is doing is providing a meal idea that's accessible to almost everyone, even if their circumstances are really limited, either by poverty or disability. It's really easy to say you "won't eat canned turkey" when you aren't in a position where you HAVE to do that. Most of the people criticizing her for the food being plain or unhealthy just have no concept of what it's like to be truly poor.
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This is so, so true. Thank you for speaking out. 💖
And I bet you some people who took a free turkey didn't need one .. 😢
You should see her make meals with only a microwave, or only a multicooker. Phenomenal!
@@DoridoesthingsI was thinking this. I hope people doing that really need this assistance.
There's a quote that I remember reading on "cheap healthy recipes" - "If your starting assumption is that that person has a fully equipped kitchen, you have already fundamentally misunderstood poverty." And that has really stuck with me since. We take a lot of things for granted.
Yes! Love that her no-bake Christmas dinner was all items that could be made on a portable hotplate.
All these people critiquing about her being unhealthy is really stupid. She is making meals from dollar tree, hence her channel Dollar Tree Dinner. In this day and age, with all the stupid nonsense on tiktok, youtube and such, she is teaching us how to be creative. You do not have to follow her recipes to be exact, you can swap out stuff thats not canned. Shes showing us that we can eat on a budget. In this economy that's gold! What is wrong with people nit picking on that it's not healthy when you are starving!!
This! I am your typical middle class woman and she just blew my mind. She is giving all of us affordable options rich, poor or in between. I might swap a couple of ingredients here or there, but I would give these recipes a shot for sure. I literally spent around $150usd to make my traditional tday contribution and I was crying all the way to the register. With these insane food prices, we can all benefit from her creative and tasty looking food options.
Also, it’s thanksgiving! You think people are concerned about being healthy? On the one day we’re all encouraged to pig out on delicious food lol? Absolutely not!
Sadly that's how astray from reality this people has become. I've been to her channel, and you can see how much this people will attack and belittle her efforts for the mere fact that it is not, Real Food! And they have the galls to tell her recipes with organics stuff, mind you, supposedly with the SAME BUDGET. Which is insane!!!! Is so far from the reality that a lot of people live, but they don't care, they just want to win a discussion and win only. It is sooo distastefull.
An unspoken fact is a lot of low income households can't afford to eat healthy, especially ones with big families. I didn't start eating "healthier" until I started working my own job but I quickly realized why my parents never bought or made certain meals for us because it was WAY too expensive for something that's not even filling, especially for a bunch of kids.
Apples and green beans, it's sounds healthy to me, I don't care
I’ll be straight up, seeing someone make videos to help people provide for their families when they don’t have much, made me pretty emotional. I got a lump in my throat. Very heartwarming.
Honestly brought tears to my eyes.
Same here ❤
I have that same lump right now
Same. She is helping so many people
Beautiful
So much better than those videos that purposely waste food just to get a reaction out of bad cooking
It pisses me off and they need to be held down and force fed all that crap 😑
I HATE josh and mama
Everyone think that’s despicable
Omg yes
My babys still young and wasn't impressed by anything I made. Id say surprisingly enough, she doesn't have (but do most babies not have a) sweet tooth. She likes pineapples just like her older sis. Just more on pizza. The dollar tree I went to had everything u needed for a pineapple upside down cake. It was just missing those little oils they have. But I've been eating it anyways bc I do feel guilty about wasting food. Well, I guess she consumed some deviled eggs, but prob bc they looked like fun for her to get into. But I could see it. Some other locations, if bought earlier, carry enough stuff to make the dinner. Minus the turkey. Im not sure what all meats they carry. But oh well, if you're struggling, you just are. Ppl at the bottom counting their blessings while maybe some others r just comfortably & ignorantly judging. Rich or not, I don't even get that. Like Actually I can afford to lay out for awhile too but that's no1s bizz & it's not like I plan on staying this while. It's just I had an accumulation of health issues , my 1 yr old too, & we barely have any support. Other than through more steady gov assistance. I mean it's embarrassing, but these fans r more..... Anywho, I do like taking time away, spending time with my brat. But I wouldn't say ud find the healthiest meals at dollar tree either. But I guess no thanksgiving dinner is anyways. Also unrelative but I've never used rosemary before. Wow, I can see y ppl use it. Oven cooking that turkey for freaking forever & I can still taste those spices
Rotisserie chicken is a great alternative too! It's only $5 at the Walmart near me typically.
damn, it’s $13 in Canada 😭
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Honestly I prefer rotisserie chicken than turkey
Cornish hens are smaller I bought one for $4.00 tax included.
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People who would never eat canned turkey or chicken have never been poor. I follow this lady and she looks emotional when answering the comments.
I don't care how poor I am there's certain things that I will not eat and never will.
I don't shop at Aldi's I don't shop at Dollar tree for food.
Truth
@@annafiorentin7120you need to get over yourself. Aldies is really awesome and actually has off brand stuff without the preservatives. You can find stuff from wholefoods at aldies for significantly cheaper.
I know for some experience trying to get a promotion or free stuff that if the price is low enough or for free there is going to be hours of queue ,good luck forming in line with hungry,criying toddlers or as a disable or elderly person for 4 hours in the cold just to " posibly" get a free turkey I think her intention is good and she is helping these people ,usually people will find any kind of ridiculous reasons to complain no matter what, is better to not even botter responding.
@@annafiorentin7120then it’s not for you, simple. I don’t understand why people feel the need to comment about something that is not applicable to them
The people who have the audacity to make negative comments about such a kind and generous person need to stop and thank Jesus that they have been so blessed with material comfort that they can look down their noses at people who are truly suffering. There but for the Grace of God go you!
Yes, she's a very kind woman doing her best to help people living with little money and in grocery shop deserts.
I made this meal for me and my boyfriend. I lost my job and he isn’t getting much work so I’m glad this was recommended to me.
how was it? what was the best part?
@ it was pretty good! I’m a carbs addict tho especially on thanksgiving I need to pay attention to that more😩. Wish there was buttered rolls and a few other items and coming from a Hispanic background and household I wish we had tamales 🥴
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Wish you all the best for the future 🙏🏼
@@Grace6767-c2r I'm so glad you were able to enjoy it.
She’s Dollar Tree Dinners on TH-cam.
I did not know this! That is great too! I seen her on Tiktok!
@@SocialSymone please link her channel if possible, so people can easily access her videos!
@@Graphicc2Links don't work anymore in comments, sadly. I've been following her channel for a little over a year, she taught me how to make crab rangoons from Dollar Tree, still my favorite meal to make. 😊
@@mosseater111 yes I love her videos too :)) been watching her since last year I think Symone could link her channel in the description if possible!
I'm actually subscribed to her ❤
I lost my job and had to start all the way over. I don’t have a stove but I have saved up for 2 individual burners. I thank God for my life and everything I have. I didnt want to live and I am not suppose to be here. I pray God blessed her tremendously
Well thank God that you are still with us!! I know it’s hard but pain doesn’t last always. This too shall pass ❤
Keep pushing forward. I remember when I left my abusive relationship I was in debt, crashing with family, and had 0 in my bank. God was so faithful in it all. Remember He is not a respecter of person, Je will do it for you. It will be hard but worth it in the other side. I pray God supply all your needs and perfect all that concerns you.!
I am sorry you lost your job, but everything works according to God plan not our plan just have faith in God and he will always find a way.
Check out her TH-cam channel called Dollar Tree Dinners - she has videos with recipes for people without access to stoves. I hope things get better for you🙏
God Bless you
The person who said she would never eat canned turkey should be thankful that she never had to. I make a dish with Stove Top Stuffing and chicken and I ALWAYS used canned chicken. I am an old woman (pushing 80) and I am delighted to be able to take this short cut that allows me to have a good meal that is easy enough that I can do it. I have never heard of this lady but I'm glad to learn about her channel and I will be checking her out. I live alone and this year I totally skipped Thanksgiving dinner because I just was not physically strong enough to spend hours making a turkey and all the fixin's for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. If I had seen this video, I might have had this for dinner because I would have had most of the food we normally have for Thanksgiving and it would have been easy enough for me to prepare it by myself. Thank you for putting this lady on my radar!
Could you tell me the recipe please? I’m a college student in a dorm and would really appreciate meals like this 😊
She's also on TH-cam, her channel is called Dollar Tree Dinners. Unfortunately I don't think she writes the recipes in the description of her shorts/videos and she doesn't edit subtitles in the video but I think the TH-cam auto-subtitles feature work okay for her videos
Currently more and more people are living in their cars, hotel rooms, tents and shelters. Many of us are struggling in this economy to keep a roof over our heads, pay bills, and buy groceries, however we’re far better off than those who have literally nothing, or at the most very little.
Kudos to this lady! She obviously has helped so many have the dignity to put an affordable holiday meal on the table, as well as give other affordable recipes on her channel.
I tried one of her $50 Walmart meal plans and it went great! I love Dollar Tree Dinners on TH-cam.
Oohhh! A meal plan! That sounds incredible. I've been looking for an affordable one.
Her and another lady showed me some helpful hacks. The 58cent macaroni if it’s cooked like hamburger helper with all the ingredients slapped together tastes soo good.
She has lots of meal plans on her channel, for a range of budgets. She even has one for $100 a month.
@five_pennies That's a really good price, especially in this economy.
That story at the beginning about the mom with the three little kids made me tear up. This is so wholesome.
Same!
Me too
Reminds me of my momma, she raised us 4 boys by herself. We’ve been in those isles. We’re all in our 20s and healthy. We came together to buy Thanksgiving this year and my grandparents came out. They cried watching us all cook together. Blessings to those facing adversity and happy holidays y’all!! Much love.
As a dollar tree cashier I love to see people purchase from the food section. They be adding new stuff I didn’t even know we had 😊 since am not a stocker I don’t see it all.
At the dollar tree we go to the cashier is always exclaiming and commenting on what we buy and gets so excited. I love her and she makes everyone feel GOOD about needing to shop at the dollar store.
I saw a few comments on tiktok that some Dollar Trees have started putting packages together with her recipes and dinners for people, prepackages, on their endcaps. I thought that was such a great idea.
cant u just walk into the section and see what new stuff yall got like a customer would lol no hate but why these mfs act like i discovered gold when yall litterally work here and just too lazy to walk 5 steps to the aisle to look for yourself.
@@shawnknive Well, here's someone who's never worked retail
Honestly, most DT cashiers absolutely rock! I see you - patient with the elderly who don’t understand how fast the stock changes, encouraging to anyone struggling, asking about people’s craft projects, etc. Aat my fave store, I got a bunch of cashiers & regulars watching Jessica the dollar diva so we can swap tips on which stores have the new beauty products she shows! I noticed the cashiers get really happy when customers realize how good the beauty section is - esp the DT next to Target.
I work at dollar tree. I see the same people and families everyday and I believe that dollar tree has helped so many people in my town and beyond! A lot of people also think that Dollar tree is just really low quality but we sell a lot of things that other stores sell for ten times the price! Identical packages! The milk is shelf stable as well!
All the brands at the Dollar Store used to be offered in our grocery store's dollar aisle.
Not low quality. A blessing
I know of her because Liam (an amazing content creator) featured her before. She makes great affordable meals all the time. People are always criticizing her saying go to a real grocery store. She explains not everyone has access to those stores.
Struggle meals are something every culture has and there should be no shame in feeding yourself or your family. I love that she is giving people the option of making meals that feel more lux then their budget can afford. Love her channel and I am a trained chef.
The struggle meals of the past are still some of the best cultural foods to this day. It’s always a positive thing to work on being frugal
She’s so talented. I don’t like turkey,cranberries, or apple pie but I wanted to eat all of this. Lol the fact that she’s helping people have warm home cooked meals that are affordable is so beautiful.
I, also, am not really a turkey fan, so I would swap the turkey for canned chicken.
I hate turkey but now I'm like maybe I can tolerate this and put the leftovers to good use 😊
as someone you grew up in a low income home these woman is doing gods work
The way she responds to her critics shows her true kind spirit! She stays humble and kind!!
"I'm not even gonna lie...I did not even consider that, I was ignorant, and she is doing a great thing." THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL QUOTE. It's so good to see people finding her, promoting her, supporting her, and learning from her.
I appreciate this video and the way you're bringing attention to the Dollar Tree Dinner lady. She deserves it so much.
This next part is probably going to sound silly but.......pink is one of my favorite colors, I love that top and that lip color. You look really lovely.
I set a budget of $50 for all my Thanksgiving food. I ended up spending around $46 for all the food I needed to buy so I'm thoroughly impressed that she spent around $20 for the whole meal.
There ya go! Mine was $40 and showed the complete list from our two stores but still got told I was a liar on another channel. I unsubbed. There are many dollar stores people have managed to spend $5-$25 and good for them proving it can be done and they were able to have a nice holiday.
Grew up in a household with my mom and grandparents, fairly poor and taking donations from charities and eating on a low budget. BUT we always had a warm meal to come home to and made the best of our situation. Don’t let anyone tell you how to live and what your eating isn’t special or up to par, there are people out there that have nothing to eat and nowhere to stay. Remain humble y’all, all love
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People need to remember the end result also, so canned turkey turns into something presentable for your family in need.
To be fair, for anyone on a super tight budget, a lot of these ingredients can be found cheaper at places like Walmart. DT isn’t always the cheapest. You could def make this dinner for less than $20. Hope pointing that out helps someone 💛 As a DT shopper, I love this. Proof where there’s a will, there’s a way & I’m so glad she’s opening ppl’s eyes to the possibilities, esp for ppl who might otherwise feel discouraged.
Yes, they can be cheaper at Walmart or other big stores. People don't necessarily have transportation/ ability to drive to get to those places.
But Dollar Tree is more accessible than Walmart, Aldis, Food Lion, etc, are to millions of people who live in rural areas or food deserts. Same with Dollar General & neighborhood bodegas & gas stations. Not everyone has the transportation they need to get to better stores even if they're there.
My thing is, leave people alone! This lady is making these videos that are actually practical meals for those who may not have a lot of funds. It may not be your preference, clearly it is for someone. I cannot understand why people have so much to say about something that’s helping people. To each their own.
When she said she gained 300k followers I got literal chills GOD IS SO GOOD 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽so so so many people will benefit from having found her!! This video has gotten me teary eyed 🥹
@thebrieffect God is good because he gave her 300K followers but he gave my 4 1/2 yr old kidney cancer complete with chemo, radiation & surgery. How would you explain that to a 4 1/2 yr old? And his 11 yr old brother? God is good he wanted you to suffer?
I’ve been watching her for a couple years now and it seems like she makes these videos because she truly enjoys coming up with these ideas and helping people, which is so nice to see
@@Marigold-m2God hasn’t given your child a disease. The issue is more complex. Don’t blame God for your misfortune.
We could also stop pretending like magical fairy tale characters are responsible for the good and evils of this world, and start accepting reality, brutal or benevolent, and taking accountability.@@Songbird508
@@Marigold-m2 I would explain that.. hey, there's no God lol. But you're likely a bot so whatever.
Protect this woman at all costs.
Some commenters are so mean and unnecessary. Everybody doesn't have everything. Or can do everything. And what she's suggesting is just something someone in that position could do to provide a tasty thanksgiving dinner. I'm sure she's helped lots of people/families that are struggling. It's double tough around the holidays I'm sure. She's actually given me a couple of ideas to try. I'm thankful that she's caring enough to try to help people in less fortunate situations than hers. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
They hate their lifes so they want everyone to hate theirs 2
The dollar tree dinner lady is definitely aware of all the reasons why her channel can be helpful to people. She has been in tough situations. She understands that sometimes it’s not even money as much as it is equipment or time or disability that makes it more difficult for us to prepare and serve good meals. Not everything from the dollar tree is amazing but sometimes people just need to eat. Her channel is for people who have needs that are being unmet by creators that are catering to middle-age ladies with a minivan that go to Costco regularly. There’s nothing wrong with us middle-aged ladies that have minivans and go to Costco, but not everybody’s in that position.
I’m a disabled woman living on disability. I would totally do this (except no turkey because I hate turkey. No worries. I’ll cook lentils and put them in instead.
There are places like Walmart that do rotisserie chicken for 5 dollars, that may be an option if you hate turkey.
not the influencer we wanted, but needed! what a great person and concept!
I've been watching Rebecca for over a year, and I'm happy she is FINALLY getting the fame she DESERVES. She ALWAYS gets hate for what good she does, and is always able go educate you on why while you may be struggling, her method/challenge may help you but will DEFINITELY help our most vulnerable. Honestly, watching just this vid made me cry just because of tbe good spreading her content does.
@meraclezz4080 Suggestions are not hate. Rebecca isn't a nutritionist & doesn't seem interested in nutrition. Rebeccas doesn't show a healthy diet with 5-12 fruits & veg/day; even occasionally. Please take the suggestions & comments to heart. Even if you think they are hate. They may be given with caring & observation of where Rebecca doesn't know that she doesn't know. She's a kind person but purposefully ignorant of nutrition after it's been suggested to her in the comments. Happy Healthy Holidays.
@@Marigold-m2 tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vid.
By hate, I meant those saying "it's cheaper to buy in bulk" (some people can't swing it) or "its cheaper to get it elsewhere" (there are food deserts) or just in general degrading the premise of her challenges.
And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival.
A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
@@Marigold-m2 tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vidm
And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival.
A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vidm
And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Im pretty sure her conent normally does get 5 servings of veg a day? Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival.
A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
When I was talking about hate, I meant people trying to discredit her challenges. The people saying to buy in bulk when she is catering to those who can't swing it. The people saying that it's cheaper to get the items elsewhere, when she acknowledges it and specifies that her content can help those in food deserts
@Marigold-m2 tbh this is a pretty new critque of hers i had heard, because most people looking at her content understand that when you are in survival mode what you put into your body is less important than getting food into your body. I would recommend you read the comments on her 6-1 grocery method vidm
And tbh she does use fruits and veg on the reg, which you can see from her $50 walmart challenge. Is she whipping up smoothie bowls and salads on the regular? No. But who is when living in survival.
A couple years ago, I ended up in $2k of credit card debt when multiple emergencies costed me $3k in one month. I was fortunate enough to be able to spend $5/day on food at that point, but I was getting NO fruits or veg. Until Rebecca popped up on my tiktok page.
I enjoy watching Dollar Tree Dinners videos. Even though my budget isn’t as small, the recipes are good inspiration. For example, that casserole would be a good way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Same! She has helped me narrow down my budget and still eat yummy food
I watch Rebecca all the time. I am a senior on a fixed budget. I was in the DT this past Sunday. I watched a senior male buy all the ingredients for that casserole.
I subscribe to a few Dollar Tree Divas who show how to cook and do crafts on a budget. I'm also financially stable but always follow a budget. I was never one who needed a lot to be happy. This is much healthier than people who are constantly eating out. A home cooked meal will always win in my book.
Same.
I don't have as limited of a budget any more but I will never forget when all I had was a $20 bill and wondering how I was going to make that work. She is doing God's work ❤
Considering the price of tv dinners, you would probably save money making the meal. Also, the great thing is, you don't have to make it exactly the way she does. She strives to give you the basics so that the viewers can make changes and make it their own. I have been watching her for over a year on TH-cam and I love all of her videos. She gets you to think outside of the box. Also, I love that this dinner inspired an organization to build food packages with these ingredients to hand out to those in need. So, again others are being blessed. I love the fact that she wants little bellies to go to bed filled.
Thank you for showcasing this lady. I’ve never heard of her but it brings tears to my eyes that 1.) Theres women out there trying to help us all afford the holidays. 2.) There’s you helping to push her name out there to reach more of us.
Thank you, and God bless.
Proverbs 31
I'm a dietitian and I really love what this woman is doing. I can see that the recipes aren't as nutritionally complete as would be ideal, but what's more important is that they teach people to cook within their means and that skill translates to further cooking skills. If your budget allows you can swap canned veggies for fresh or frozen, or buy larger quantities of basic ingredients like flour, sugar and spices to replace the prepackaged mixes, and mix your own.
@wwondertwin As a RN of 40 yrs, with an interest in nutrition & healthy eating I agree with you. I've followed DTD for about a year. I encourage her to use more veg & also add legumes to soups & sauces or meals. She seems to ignore my suggestions. Perhaps, she 1) can't be bothered 2) has an aversion to veg or her husband & his kid(s) do. 3) she has stated she doesn't like beans & I have given her resources on how to add beans without tasting them, 4) she loves the white SAD & believes it's nutritionally sound? Enjoy your Veg!
@@Marigold-m2who are you for her to take your advice. There are thousands more faceless people on the internet who give unsolicited advice. She is helping people and that’s all that matters. Btw a lot of people aren’t able to properly process legumes. So there’s that.
@@Marigold-m2 I can tell you why she doesn't listen. You're rude.
Sounds like you want her to be Frugal Fit Mom.
@Marigold-m2 except dollar tree may only have canned veggies/fruits. The point of this woman's channel is to make food ONLY FROM dollar tree, so your advice isn't helpful.
Imagine going out of your way to say you're above canned meat, that was so unnecessary of that person. But, I remember I was camping with my mom when I was a teenager and we'd gone for a long hike but all we had was canned chicken and mac and cheese when we got back to the site. Honestly, it was one of the best meals I've ever had camping, and it created a lasting memory, and that's all these people are trying to do for their children and families.
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If you can't afford it, that's fine. But if you can get a hold of something better, then parents are most likely gonna get that instead. But I don't have shame about going to the dollar tree. Somexs I pick up the tuna & crackers, & those chilli oysters & olives for quick lunches. My baby loves those cheesy puff things. & I always carry around bags of cookies for when she wants to get in her terrible 2, throwing tantrums, whineyness, everything looks exciting & you're not gonna stop me moods. & Then everyone wants to stare. Just bc she's just simply being a baby. It comes handy from making her wait in lobbys to just handling my Rd rage better. That and all the little cheap toys I buy from there. I like that their sticker books have an ish load of stickers in em
I don't think they were saying they are above canned meat. Some people just don't think about the points being brought up and some just don't like it. I'm more upset with people in comments calling the food "trash processed, poison or mentioning anything else about quality. Eating "real food" or "healthy food" comes at a price. Quality vs quality. This lady does great to show cheap meals that will taste great. Love it
As someone who "has" money, its absurd to say your above canned meat. There are so many reasons to use them and not use them. Fresh meat is expensive, but that doesn't make canned meat bad. Spam is delicious if you know how to use it. I eat canned chicken all the time for chicken salad or use it in soups. If the presentation is not a matter go with canned or frozen. Its cheaper. Shaming people for using canned food is nonsense. There are so many reasons to use canned food. Only pretentious snobs who don't appreciate food would scoff at canned food.
@@GlueGunsRosesthe problem is that poor people have elevated exposure to soooo many more chemicals that cause illness.. then they can’t afford to fix themselves when they fall ill. It’s so freaking sad!! We all have to eat but no one should be forced to eat the least quality food on the market. I really feel for the needy ❤❤❤
I think also part of her videos are teaching recipes with basics. Yes we can find these items, but she puts them together in simple ways on a budget and shares with us who may not know how.
Plus, I know for me, I tend to get stuck in a meal rut. I love getting inspiration from Rebecca and her channel.
This is what social media should be used for. Doing good and bringing people together despite the similarities or differences. I know so many people struggle when nobody should have to, but it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone should be able to enjoy a thanksgiving meal.
Oh I get to finally say "I followed her before she was famous" 😁 she is AWESOME and there are so many awesome channels like hers that teach how to feed families well on a budget.
This lady is doing God's work. Making masterpieces within a budget. She deserves the best!
What I like about her channel is that not only does she go in the store and physically buys the items, but she also shows you the PROCESS of making them. I know a few channels that will show you cheaper products at the dollar store but if you aren’t familiar with canned turkey, then you most likely won’t not buy it or you will buy it and just mess it up.
Wasn't expecting to cry at 1:40
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Literally same wtf
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It's people like this that keep me happy and believe there's good out there
Yall she was cooking food for her elderly neighbors back when she first started bc they needed help! This is an amazing great lady💯💯❤
I pray for a world free of poverty, but until then, this is a wonderful way to share knowledge. ❤️
This is the type of content that needs a boost. You never know someone’s personal experiences - she is providing integral information for those that need it!
I love Rebecca! She's a wonderful kind person and deserves all the success. I dont even shop Dollar Tree for groceriea often but she is so resourceful and I watch her for tips.
I live in Europe. We don’t have Dollar Tree or Thanksgiving. I also don’t struggle financilly (which I‘m grateful for). I watch her for who she is ❤️
@@TheGoswisthey do have euro stores n u can order online for it
@@TheGoswisI lived there 5yrs
@@Shay-rx4xu not in all countries, not all countries have euro as the currency (lived in one for 30 years 😉). And I am not in need for one, I can shop at full price and actually enjoy splurging on interesting food from time to time. But that’s not the point. The point is, that there is nothing in a video about a thanksgiving meal with ingredients that I don’t have access to that I could need, other than Rebecca 🥰
@@TheGoswis I know yall use pounds but the dollar stores out there was called euro I mean I didn't need it either cause I made 80k when I lived there but that's the only place that had the astray that encapsulate everything so u wouldn't smell the weed half of blunt r boogies but whatever
Ppl find problems to every solution. She did great
Bless this woman ❤ Shes so talented, sweet and her showing the world recipes at an affordable price. These meals look so good
People sometimes really get hung up on specifics, too. These are supposed to be inspirational as well; there to also give ideas on how you can use things you have. You are absolutely correct her dessert if cobbler-like. Have flour and sugar in your pantry? A cake mix? Great, make the cobbler instead of the cookie bars. Would prefer canned chicken, or rotisserie, or have that the frozen leg quarters in your freezer? That's an okay substitute, too. It's important to her you recognize how to make it work and make it applicable to your own needs and resources. She's caring, and she's talented. She's here for us, and I'm here for her!
Even packet gravy you can make taste like homemade. I love the 50 cent store brand one and what I do is heat up butter and broth like your gonna make stovetop stuffing, cook down some onions and add your gravy mix to that, cook it for a minute and slowly add your heated broth. Turns that packet into tasting like you spent ages cooking
I have been following that woman on here for a while, and YES, I have made some of her meals and they are good. WHen you are living on a budget, it is helpful to have someone show you that you can still have a meaningful meal that is budget friendly and decent. I really, really like her. She's great!
I'm going to get her thanksgiving stuff this weekend. I really want to try it!
Bruh u can even get ramen noodles there for cheaper. Bc I bet u there's been a spike in those noodles in more recent yrs. I like it for my baby too tho. Somexs she slips by me with her chalk and draws all over the walls. I'll be thinking where'd she get that from ,thinking she found lipstick but it's not shades I use. No she just stuffs everything in her mouf & then proceeds to draw. And she seems so satisfied w/ herself for doing it too. Then me cleaning it is like 🤔💡 oh. It's that chalk. That's easy to clean off & relief. Gonna keep getting her chalk too.& Thank gah for the dollar tree. although I forgot to pick up wipes. So I practically live there.
Also working w/ vulnerable populations, in more recent yrs, yeah, I buy them stuff. But this store makes that convenient too. For hygiene, toys, etc. not saying groups, fams, & co.'s, ... Etc doesn't, but somexs there is a lack & things do easily get lost, damaged, stolen, wever. I don't always think it's on purpose, other times, yes
When Pac said 🎶And mama made miracles every Thanksgiving...🎶 🙏 love it
She is amazing!!!! So humble and resourceful and so down to earth.
Who would put her down for helping people that need it? She is doing a very amazing thing for everyone that need cheaper meals, like for thanksgiving AND Christmas dinners
It’s heartwarming to see positivity. Those dishes look good.
This had me tear up ❤️ I absolutely love how she’s not ashamed and spreading positivity to help those.
This woman is truly doing the Lords Work. I am just so inspired by her. There is no shame in buying what you can afford… the real emphasis of the holidays should be put on family and spending time with each other. I can’t really afford buying multiple presents this year for Christmas. An affordable option we are doing, is a secret Santa $20-$35 gift, both at the office and within our family. That way everyone gets a present. We are also making a game out of it, which I actually enjoy.
0:55 That is sweet and considerate of him. How he didn't want the mom to feel ashamed and said he was struggling too. 😊
Her channel is amazing, I really admire her. I live in a country were food is extremly cheap (Peru), but, I know the situation amaricans are going throught with high prices, I find it really nice that she's helping these people.
I love the Dollar Tree dinners lady! I’ve been watching her for over a year, and I am a supervisor for a vendor for dollar tree. I love looking for the cool ingredients she mentions. And even if you have more money and dont have to shop at Dollar Tree, her recipes are just great in general. Easy to follow, and her meal prep ideas are versatile.
I just bought my first house with my bf. And I’m not gonna lie, we’re struggling right now trying to keep up with bills and home repairs. (We bought an older home because it was more affordable) So her videos definitely come in handy more than ever now. ❤
Edit: I wanted to add too that she thinks about those of us who live in food deserts! I live in one and the closest regular grocery store is over a 30 minute drive away in any direction. But you know what we do have? A dollar general! At the end of my street. That is the only food for 20 miles in my rural community. And it has helped me out so many times. I literally forgot to buy milk tonight for what I’m bringing for Thanksgiving tomorrow and dollar general came in clutch!
She thinks about people who dont have access to cars, ovens, stoves, etc.
Go online to the accessor website and get ur exemption from property taxes so that money can help n homeowners insurance help with repairs so u don't come out of pocket
That's a big reason why I love Rebecca's channel, too; you can tell she really thinks things through and considers other people's circumstances. I don't live in the U.S., so we don't have Dollar Generals, but I learned from her about the $5 off $25 coupon. I've had times in my life when every nickle counted in my grocery budget, so I know that a tip like the DG coupon could really make a huge difference for someone in a food desert with limited funds.
The Dollar Tree recipe lady is the business! I started watching her videos a couple of years ago.
I have a feeling she is really about to blow up. And she really deserves the clout.
Her videos are done very well and she really does help a lot of people on a tight budget, to eat well.
Rebecca from Dollar Tree dinners is a total gem. She is so talented at coming up with yummy & creative low budget meals. That Lisa Dawn is another great TH-cam channel for great low budget meals.
This lady's recipes are a godsend! I recently had to go a year without an oven since the oven part wasn't working (just the stovetop was), I couldn't afford to replace it, and nothing I was doing could fix it. I was lucky enough to have a toaster oven (which cooks like an oven but is much smaller), so I could cook, but not big things like whole turkeys or casseroles in the 9x13 inch pan. Luckily, I was able to get my oven fixed, so I can now make use of those lovely large casserole dishes that people gave me for free when I first moved in :) Thank you for helping me discover this lady! I wish I knew about her when I was living in Massachusetts and only had a mini fridge, a microwave, and a small cooktop to prepare food with.
She was so polite and graceful with her reply to the turkey comment. Such a lovely lady. ❤
Idk why but I’m tearing up. My family is so blessed. It’s so humbling to see how fortunate we are.
This is so touching. I am blessed to be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner this year. However when I was young this video would've been an answered prayer for my mom. My dad passed away when I was a child and my mom took in her dieing parents to help give them round the clock care. I was the oldest of 3 and times were very hard growing up. This lady is definitely doing the Lords work with her videos. May God continue to bless her and her family. 🙏🏽
I wish I had seen her Easter dinner video when we were struggling. I was able to whip together something smalll but I wished I had the foresight she did
That lady is a party saviour, her recipes are great, and she actually tried this before, so she had experience in these meals. I remember her video trying frozen meals, she is legit.
what she does is so important - it feels like getting 'cheap' food is so demonized, or being poor in general, as if it's something you can control. I also love how kindly she responds to people who don't understand this. educating people on those different perspectives, that 'just turkey' isn't all there is or that some people don't have access to electric appliances.
this is the first video of yours I've seen and I really liked how reflected and thoughtful you are. admitting that you didn't think of something before and showing that you're learning too. it's refreshing to see and warms my heart!! 💜
Absolutely love Rebecca. With very limited mobility, her quick and easy ideas using canned or ready-made dishes is a life saver for me. She is relocating, but earlier this year she made dinners for a senior lady with a disabled son. Those were some great meal prep ideas and recipes she came up with.
Extremely touching video. Definitely puts things into perspective. Gotta be grateful for what we have ❤️❤️
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My town has 3 dollar trees in a 10-15 mile radius. The closest Target is 60+ miles away. We have several other grocery stores, and a Walmart, but people seem to forget food deserts are a real thing.
Food deserts are actually directly created by dollar stores. I think I learned about this through the John Oliver “Why $1 stores are more evil than you think” video or a separate little documentary but yeah, it’s by design sadly. Definitely recommend a watch for those who don’t know what food deserts are!
oh no my comment didn’t send…it was abt how $1 stores cause food deserts actually and mentioned the john oliver mini doc where i learned that 😭 wellp-
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I don’t get to have a traditional thanksgiving dinner because there are only 3 people in my family and it would be a lot of food waste. I asked my son if he would be ok with me making the Thanksgiving casserole and he said yes, as long as I served the beans on the side and bought a can of cranberry sauce ( his favorite part of holiday meals) we will have our Thanksgiving next week and I can’t wait to try it. 5:48
Hi there. You could make a smaller version of everything. For the turkey you can get turkey wings instead of a whole bird.
You could buy a turkey breast and roast it, a small bag of potatoes for mashed potatoes or roast some sweet potatoes, and a side of green beans or half a green bean casserole. Any leftovers could serve as lunch the following day.
@@aysiababyyy3664 we don’t eat meat so the Turkey won’t be missed. I still think the casserole is a brilliant idea. 😊
@@backtoasimplelife we do usually make a few casseroles and desserts because I do genuinely enjoy cooking. My son is an adult so my husband and I try to get a few meals (lunches and dinners) out of it before my son takes it to his house. He still has a lot of friends who only come around for holidays and they usually gobble it up. I do really like the casserole idea. Brilliant.
Thank you for the kind comments 😊 we have actually decided to go out for sushi for our Thanksgiving this year. My husband will be out of town longer than expected so we will be saving our family style meal for Christmas.
She's a doll and deserves the recognition she is getting. I don't think I personally have done any of her recipes but, I know they are there when I need something. I want her to continue on her winning streak and wish her all the best.
I remember I found her when she was under 10,000 subs. I been trying a chunk of her recipes. Didn’t think I would like a lot of the dollar tree recipes BUT I did. I saved money by trying some of her recipes
I LOVE HERRR I found her earlier this year and it humbled me and reminded me of my upbringing and where I am now I will always be grateful for her
This lady and everyone spreading her name is helping so many people right now, it's what Tik Tok and other social media platforms *should* be about.
Much love and appreciation from Australia, we don't have thanksgiving or Dollar Tree but we are having hard times.
This lady is very thoughtful and she's helping people! It can be easy to take things for granted like being able to lift a turkey. Thank you for sharing!
I was a struggling single mom when my kids were little but I always had my family and a good meal for the holidays. Lots of women out there don't have that luxury. I'm so glad this women isn't judging and is actually offering helpful ideas and tips. True useful tips. Nothing fake about this women's account and advice. She isn't click bait looking for views only. She's the real deal. We need so many more people like her.
She's an awesome creator and I'll defend her any day!!! She's helping so many people with her content and volunteers to make food for people in her community also ❤
The way she handles the criticism is so graceful praying God blesses her❤
Girl your skin is glowing!!!!!
Thank you so much!!! ❤️
came here to say this! RADIANT!!!
Yes! Drop the skincare routine, Symone! 😊❤
Agreeeeddd I love her lipgloss!!
Yes she is gorgeous
This is so special. I never heard of this lady but I love what she is doing. I love how she is not only considering the cost but she is also considering the abilities of the person fixing the meal. I have worked with seniors in the past who have a lot of limitations and something like this is perfect. I will pass her channel along when I think it may be needed. BTW I would make that casserole if I had to.
Since my parents passed we don't fix big meals. My daughter is an adult and we have a lot of allergies. So we plan a fresh new menu yrly that does not include a traditional Thanksgiving menu. She never liked all that growing up. Happy Turkey Day to all! 🦃
You should check out her 10 dollar Thanksgiving for 2, it's designed for people with disabilities, including depression which touched me a lot when she said she knows some people just struggle with even getting out of bed to feed themselves.
@arashiuchiha1591 Thanks I will.
Man, I needed this positivity today. It's been rough lately and just seeing people being kind and understanding to each other really lifted my spirits. Thank you Symone, and all the other kind folks shown in this video.
One word, "yes". Try viewing some of her other recipes! Have watched her from her start. This person is not out for views or motives, she is down to earth amazing. And I never say this type of stuff. She even comes up with ideas to cook in a motel or on the road.
This woman had a series recently where she meal prepped food for an older woman and her I think disabled child or grandchild. She had great ideas for meals that all they had to do was heat up, she enjoyed making the food for the family and it was interesting to watch how she did it. So heartwarming to see someone helping other people without humble bragging about it or exploiting the family she was cooking for by filming herself dropping off their food or getting hugs from them or whatever.
This video made me cry 😢 thank you for reminding us to be grateful and never forget where we came from. 💕
I watch her all the time. She has great dollar tree meal ideas for each holiday and regular meals. I've tried making dollar tree meals. Some of them weren't too bad.
I’ve been following Dollar Tree Dinners for several months. I’m 73 and lost my partner, had cancer and I am living alone on just my SS check. This young woman saved me because I’m able to make some nice meals because of her recommendations. She points out food that I didn’t realize they sold. I made the Thanksgiving caserole with lots of leftovers. The problem I have is my Dollar Tree is often out of stock. I’m still trying to get the ingredients for the Carmel Apple Bars. I’ve got everything for the Mac and cheese balls. 😘 You will help a lot of folks with your video. Bless you Sweetheart.