I would LOVE to see a cost comparison where you buy only name brand items for a "budget friendly" challenge like this and then buy all store brand to really show just how much you can save by buying storebrand instead. Even if you save 4 or 5 dollars on 4 meals, thats a large savings over the course of a month.
And if you look into the store brands and who makes them a lot of times it’s made by name brands anyway. Like some Costco coffee is roaster by Starbucks. Their dog food is made by Diamond. Their tuna comes from Bumblebee and so on. There really isn’t much reason to buy name brands
If you have an air fryer, roasted carrots are SOOOOOOOOOO good. Peel and chop, toss in oil salt and seasonings ie: pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder etc. air fry for 8-10 minutes on 375 and they are so delicious
@SMM I live in Southern California and citrus trees grow easily here. I have a lemon and an orange tree and one time my neighbor called to ask if she could bring her relatives from Kansas over to look at them. They marveled and took pictures and it was super charming and then I realized if I was in Kansas I’m pretty sure I’d want to stand out in a corn or bean field and get my picture taken. ☺️
haha! That's too funny! Yes, I actually mentioned that because my SiL lives in the bay area and the have multiple fruit trees (including lemon) in their backyard and she uses them all the time in her cooking!
Im going to resign from my job at the end of the year to be a stay at home mom. Really appreciate these videos, since I'll be watching the budget a bit more!❤
In my area, I've found that buying frozen veggies is much more affordable than buying canned or fresh produce. We don't have any Aldi or big discount grocery stores here. So I almost always buy the store brands of everything if there's that option. My hubby is a meat n potatoes man but with these crazy prices since the pandemic, he's really starting to enjoy the meatless meals I make a couple times each week. I'm so happy to see you incorporate leftovers into a new meal. That's how I was raised and so many folks nowadays don't do that. It's a great way to stretch the food budget.
@@Kristemamber81Over in the deli, where you see the potato salad and macaroni salad, you will find cold rotisserie chickens there on the bottom shelf. That's where they are in my store anyway. 😊
Love this thank you! We are tight this week and I realized I have all these ingredients on hand, even the stroganoff! We can get through the week and I don’t have to stress.
To make tostadas super easy- Spray some olive oil on each side of the tortilla and bake it in the oven 400 And flip it half way through. You can do so many at a time. I think it’s easier and they’re all done and warm at same time. Plus I don’t have to clean up oil splatters!
Mindy, I believe you are nothing shy of a genius in the kitchen. Thank you SO much for taking the time to do the planning of such meals as these. I'm 50, yet I have zero imagination when it comes to being creative in the kitchen. Your awesome budget meals are just that...awesome. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos. You are doing such a great service to people like me. ❤ from SC.
Mom of 5 here-four still at home!! Mindy- I love that your kids have a healthy appetite ❤ 2 of mine are severe/sensory picky eaters and will flat out starve before they try even average kid meals. BUT!! I am here to try your challenge on this one-sounds like fun to me. I bought bigger portions and spent $25.48 at Wakmart. I’ll come back and comment what everyone thought. Thank you!!
My kids said it was alright-which I thought was pretty spectacular because even the most kid friendly foods they don’t want and think are “disgusting”. So my kids eat “alright” foods then I’m calling it a win!
Rotisserie chicken would work very well in this meal plan and possibly be even less expensive than a raw whole chicken and still give you the bones to make broth. Where I live I have seen Rotisserie chicken on clearance at Walmart for under $3.00 for the whole cooked chicken. Just a thought.
Since the Pink Beans were on clearance and are often used in refried beans,which is a regular or frequent ingredient for you I would have stocked up on 5-10 bags . Because, at that price you will save a goid ampunt of money having them in hand.
The most economical way that I have found to get shredded chicken, is to buy rotisserie chicken at Costco. I bring it home and shredded into Ziploc bags and put it in my freezer. I can usually get two Ziploc bags at one pound bags of meat each out of a single rotisserie chicken from Costco.
Your cook once eat twice videos are my FAV!!! When you cook a protein and show ideas on how to spread it out over multiple meals.... THE BEST! Wouldn't mind a video like this using every protein 😁
Love all the inexpensive meal ideas for the family! Keeping it simple yet filling. We love the game Dominion. I'm usually the reigning champion in our house!
Now I need to add tostados to next weeks menu. They look amazing! Once I turned home canned pinto beans into refried beans out of necessity but now I do it intentionally because it’s the best I’ve ever had!
Hey thank you! I was walking through target and I’d realized that we were eating for about $50 a day on average. I’m at a loss on what to do. I’m bringing that down to 20 a day and these meals are really a good guide to follow. Thank you!
Thank you! Love your ideas and channel! These are skills like my grandma used that people who grew up in a time of abundance may not have learned. You really plan how to use each item to its fullest and not waste.
We did all of these and they were such a hit, even with my picky eaters! For the chicken and noodles, I browned the carrots then added the broth. I also added a bit of tarragon. It was our favorite out of all of the recipes.
You are so clever coming up with meals to stretch a budget. These times are hard so I appreciate this very much. We’re ok right now, but you never know what could happen and these ideas are wonderful.
Mindy, I absolutely love you! Such a beautiful lady inside and out, and I love your mission and recipes! My favorite budget meal youtubers by far. God bless you!
Congrats from Arizona! One or two suggestions regarding the corn tortillas. Roll them up into taquitos with a variety of fillings. Mashed potatoes, well seasoned, diced chicken mixed with the refried beans, or just chicken itself! Corn tortillas are a lifesaver for budgets. ❤
my significant other is Asian and he suggested I get a rice cooker, and the brand...oh my gosh I am so glad I got one, the best for cooking rice(especially since I make a lot of Asian recipes now)...plus it can be used for other things as well...one of the things I have ever purchased especially since I use it all the time
Thank you so much for this video! I am on a strict diet due to health issues, but I think I can adapt some of these to lower my grocery budget. I will definitely go through some of your other videos. I think these types of videos are very helpful in the times we're living right now.
I have been a fan of yours for over a year now and finally made one of your recipes. The chicken and noodles is to die for. Thank you so much for sharing. Now, I'm off to find other recipes you have shared that I can make.
Hi Mindy…I shop at Aldi as part of my regular grocery shopping weekly. I agree that they continue to have some great prices although they keep going up. Also I hate candy corn! 😝
Hello, I’m Jessica. I’ve been told all my life that if you rinse your beans with cold or lukewarm water after boiling them or soaking them that it makes it harder to cook them or make it difficult to cook them like it can take up to a day for them to work throughly. I’m Mexican do my whole family has always told me that .
I love your channel. I would like to see some breakfast ideas that don’t use eggs (I’m highly allergic to eggs) or beans (allergic to all but green beans). Twice a month I cook for my immediate family if 3 and then the other two weeks there are 7-9 of us. So anything budget friendly would be most helpful.
I LOVE your videos!! The bloopers made me smile. 😅 I appreciate the time it takes to create the meal plans and break it al down. Very creative!!! Keep doing what you're doing!!! 😊
Great ideas, thanks for sharing! Yes our family has played Dominion a lot. We have all the expansions as well. I honestly prefer the original cards from the first set...
Good comfy recipes! I will try these. Plus they look pretty easy to make. I'm definitely making that whole chicken in the crock pot for meals! When I fry my corn tortillas I use a flat spatula like you use for flipping pancakes. This keeps me from tearing my tortillas. Thanks for these delicious nutritious meals!
Great video. I just finished making chicken stock in the slow cooker and freezing it in XL ice trays today! I let them freeze & then store them in my frig freezer so I can access them easily for veggies & soups!
@SeeMindyMom Thank you. This time I had gotten 2 rotisserie chickens for $10 & I didn't want to waste a thing. The whole chickens (raw) were over $8. I got 2 cooked chickens, pulled the meat off, got 11.5 cups of meat, & plopped the carcasses in a crock pot each ( I, too, have multiples!) I have 2, 1 gal. Freezer bags of stock and meat for many meals ready to go! The difference that stock makes for canned green beans is incredible 🙌
I’m gonna try this. I have a couple things on hand, cheese is on sale at a local grocery store, think I’ll get a chicken at Costco and make the broth with the bones and bits. My budget allows for more veggies. As I’m trying to reverse my pre diabetes, I will bulk up on those for sides. Gonna try those brown sugar carrots tonight with our turkey meatloaf tho! Love Dominion! Haven’t played in a hot minute because my family (hubby isn’t interested) kids are too young. Love watching your videos!
I love the clips from The Princess Bride! My all time favorite movie and book. I appreciate these $5 meal videos. I can only imagine all of the work that goes into them. I use all of your videos for inspiration. I’m not familiar with the game Dominion. At a glance it looks similar to pokemon and magic the gathering. Both often played by my family. Both require much knowledge and strategic skill. I have proudly called myself a nerd for more than 4 decades. I do consider them nerd games if going by my definition of nerd. You offer such great value to your viewers. As a nerd I can’t stop myself from asking, is it necessary for you to even in jest apply labels such as nerdy? I personally didn’t even attempt to learn how to play the game of chess until I was in my 30’s because I was often told that it was a game for strong academia’s. I didn’t even question what that meant or if it applied to me. 😂
@@katv1195 thanks. I am going to try to observe a game at our local gaming shop Saturday. The owner can set me up with whatever is necessary to play afterwards.
Oh I know it’s possible cause I just put a video up today and I made three meals and ended up. I got all three meals for $16 breakfast lunch and dinner and I got leftovers of the pasta salad for the next day and I have leftovers for the day for two more dinners. Anything is possible if you just really pay attention to how you’re preparing meals. Thanks for some more great videos today with some great recipes budget friendly
I love all the coulda, woulda, shoulda comments. 🙄 thanks for all the help Mindy. These are fantastic ideas and will help so many people! I’m totally going to try a whole chicken in the crockpot. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that!! Thanks again!
Great video Mindy I was just looking at my (ingles) sale flyer and they have a 5lb bag of chicken drum sticks for $4.48 so that means, chicken & noodles, chicken & rice and chicken and stuffing will be on the menu over the next few week's. I will buy 2 bag and put them in the slower cooker and let the go all day and save the stock to use for extra flavor. Thanks for the video.
I also use frozen vegetables instead of Ken for two reasons they help on keeping the salt content down and plus I only cook what I’m going to eat in you I don’t have leftovers
Thank you for this video! I cook a whole chicken in the crockpot every Saturday and am always looking for ways to use the leftover chicken. I started cooking beans after seeing it done on frugal fit mom. I also make white bread to go with the meals. I also love your videos using the crockpot. I make your tortellini soup and seafood boil in the crockpot frequently.
I love your Videos but I am always shocked by prices in the US… Eggs cost 3-4 times as much in stores in my region… Even though not everything is the same here, I love your meal ideas, makes me feel inspired 🤗 All the best from Austria 🇦🇹
We love dominion! Our local game store has so many expansions and our friend left us a few of them before he moved! Definitely not a nerd game! Love the little snipbits of family life :) God Bless!
I have discovered canned chicken due to financial reasons. It is very good. Winco brand has large chunks of tender breast meat , some broth & no fillers in their cans. It is quick, handy & very inexpensive. I like it better than canned (the cheap kind-not albacore) tuna.
First time viewer 😊❤ you can also use bean just like that in a bowl with cornbread and ketchup... I had a friend show me that.. when times were tough.. good and your full 😅...
Those chicken noodles and chicken stroganoff looked soooo delish, I am doing those tonight/tomorrow!! Thank you, I needed a protein that wasn’t too heavy because I eat dinner later than usual most nights.❤
You should try a boiled brine for a whole chicken. Take about 4 cups of water, boil it with a few tablespoons of salt, pepper, garlic and poultry seasoning. Then let cool and use to marinade your entire chicken in a large bowl for at least 30min, ideally overnight. It makes a huge flavor difference. Especially for high heat cooking like grilling.
I would LOVE to see a cost comparison where you buy only name brand items for a "budget friendly" challenge like this and then buy all store brand to really show just how much you can save by buying storebrand instead. Even if you save 4 or 5 dollars on 4 meals, thats a large savings over the course of a month.
And if you look into the store brands and who makes them a lot of times it’s made by name brands anyway. Like some Costco coffee is roaster by Starbucks. Their dog food is made by Diamond. Their tuna comes from Bumblebee and so on. There really isn’t much reason to buy name brands
Great idea
If you have an air fryer, roasted carrots are SOOOOOOOOOO good. Peel and chop, toss in oil salt and seasonings ie: pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder etc. air fry for 8-10 minutes on 375 and they are so delicious
@SMM I live in Southern California and citrus trees grow easily here. I have a lemon and an orange tree and one time my neighbor called to ask if she could bring her relatives from Kansas over to look at them. They marveled and took pictures and it was super charming and then I realized if I was in Kansas I’m pretty sure I’d want to stand out in a corn or bean field and get my picture taken. ☺️
haha! That's too funny! Yes, I actually mentioned that because my SiL lives in the bay area and the have multiple fruit trees (including lemon) in their backyard and she uses them all the time in her cooking!
I wish i had planted some 15 years ago when I moved to San Diego County. :( I love Meyer lemons.
Im going to resign from my job at the end of the year to be a stay at home mom. Really appreciate these videos, since I'll be watching the budget a bit more!❤
Awesome mom is the most important job you will ever have
Powerful. I want to but cant
In my area, I've found that buying frozen veggies is much more affordable than buying canned or fresh produce. We don't have any Aldi or big discount grocery stores here. So I almost always buy the store brands of everything if there's that option. My hubby is a meat n potatoes man but with these crazy prices since the pandemic, he's really starting to enjoy the meatless meals I make a couple times each week. I'm so happy to see you incorporate leftovers into a new meal. That's how I was raised and so many folks nowadays don't do that. It's a great way to stretch the food budget.
My Walmart puts their cold rotisserie chicken on sale for under $5 sometimes it’s $3.80, for a whole chicken,I buy 3-4 and freeze them!
I buy a few at a time at Costco for 4.99 each, shred them and store in 1 pound packs to use in lots of dishes.
Where do they put the cold rotisserie chickens?
@@Kristemamber81Over in the deli, where you see the potato salad and macaroni salad, you will find cold rotisserie chickens there on the bottom shelf. That's where they are in my store anyway. 😊
Love this thank you! We are tight this week and I realized I have all these ingredients on hand, even the stroganoff! We can get through the week and I don’t have to stress.
To make tostadas super easy-
Spray some olive oil on each side of the tortilla and bake it in the oven 400 And flip it half way through. You can do so many at a time. I think it’s easier and they’re all done and warm at same time. Plus I don’t have to clean up oil splatters!
Great tip! So true!
Plus using less oil. Thanks for the tip !
Mindy, I believe you are nothing shy of a genius in the kitchen. Thank you SO much for taking the time to do the planning of such meals as these. I'm 50, yet I have zero imagination when it comes to being creative in the kitchen. Your awesome budget meals are just that...awesome. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos. You are doing such a great service to people like me. ❤ from SC.
Mom of 5 here-four still at home!! Mindy- I love that your kids have a healthy appetite ❤ 2 of mine are severe/sensory picky eaters and will flat out starve before they try even average kid meals. BUT!! I am here to try your challenge on this one-sounds like fun to me. I bought bigger portions and spent $25.48 at Wakmart. I’ll come back and comment what everyone thought. Thank you!!
How did it go?
Yes, how did it go?
My kids said it was alright-which I thought was pretty spectacular because even the most kid friendly foods they don’t want and think are “disgusting”. So my kids eat “alright” foods then I’m calling it a win!
Rotisserie chicken would work very well in this meal plan and possibly be even less expensive than a raw whole chicken and still give you the bones to make broth. Where I live I have seen Rotisserie chicken on clearance at Walmart for under $3.00 for the whole cooked chicken. Just a thought.
Buying that tiny milk is DEDICATION! Thank you!
haha! I thought so...I tried to keep to the challenge outside of spices and oil. :)
I would’ve filmed that tiny milk and then used a gallon from my fridge. Or powdered milk because I use it in bread.
Those canned biscuits make great dumplings. Squash them a bit, dust in flour and drop in boiling broth.
Good tip!
Since the Pink Beans were on clearance and are often used in refried beans,which is a regular or frequent ingredient for you I would have stocked up on 5-10 bags . Because, at that price you will save a goid ampunt of money having them in hand.
The most economical way that I have found to get shredded chicken, is to buy rotisserie chicken at Costco. I bring it home and shredded into Ziploc bags and put it in my freezer. I can usually get two Ziploc bags at one pound bags of meat each out of a single rotisserie chicken from Costco.
Your cook once eat twice videos are my FAV!!! When you cook a protein and show ideas on how to spread it out over multiple meals.... THE BEST! Wouldn't mind a video like this using every protein 😁
Thank you for continuing to share these budget meals. They're greatly appreciated
Thanks for watching!
@@SeeMindyMom you're so very welcome, sweet friend. Hope you're doing well this lovely Wednesday.
I have been searching for actual budget friendly meals that my kids and husband will actually eat for far too long. So happy I found your channel!!!
Good job showing us it is very possible to survive this recession. Here I am in Africa being inspired. Well done Mindy
Thank you for the kind words. Best to you and yours.
Great use of $20. In the last 8 years, I have rarely used my crockpot. I’m a fan of the Instant Pot. Love it especially for any kind of bean.
Most instantpots have a crockpot feature. Look at your buttons/guide. You are welcome
Love all the inexpensive meal ideas for the family! Keeping it simple yet filling. We love the game Dominion. I'm usually the reigning champion in our house!
Great ideas. I often get shelf stable milk at Dollar Tree for $1.25 to cook with
Now I need to add tostados to next weeks menu. They look amazing! Once I turned home canned pinto beans into refried beans out of necessity but now I do it intentionally because it’s the best I’ve ever had!
Hey thank you! I was walking through target and I’d realized that we were eating for about $50 a day on average. I’m at a loss on what to do. I’m bringing that down to 20 a day and these meals are really a good guide to follow. Thank you!
Thank you! Love your ideas and channel! These are skills like my grandma used that people who grew up in a time of abundance may not have learned. You really plan how to use each item to its fullest and not waste.
We did all of these and they were such a hit, even with my picky eaters! For the chicken and noodles, I browned the carrots then added the broth. I also added a bit of tarragon. It was our favorite out of all of the recipes.
Dominion is a family favorite over here. But yes it is totally a nerd game
I just wanted to say Thank-you for all your help with meal planning 😊. And I'm going to say that your family are very friendly as well. 😊
I like to spread the sour cream on the tortilla like you would mayo on bread. That way each bite has some in it😊
I do really appreciate that you include veggies in your meals.
You are so clever coming up with meals to stretch a budget. These times are hard so I appreciate this very much. We’re ok right now, but you never know what could happen and these ideas are wonderful.
I feel like you're the mom I wish I had to learn from!! Thank you.
Mindy, I absolutely love you! Such a beautiful lady inside and out, and I love your mission and recipes! My favorite budget meal youtubers by far. God bless you!
Thanks Mindy! EVERYTHING looked delicious!!! Loved the tostada with refried beans , chicken, etc. idea!! God bless!!
Thank you and likewise! :)
Congrats from Arizona! One or two suggestions regarding the corn tortillas. Roll them up into taquitos with a variety of fillings. Mashed potatoes, well seasoned, diced chicken mixed with the refried beans, or just chicken itself! Corn tortillas are a lifesaver for budgets. ❤
Ahhh all the Princess Bride clips! 🙌🏻 My fav movie of all time!
my significant other is Asian and he suggested I get a rice cooker, and the brand...oh my gosh I am so glad I got one, the best for cooking rice(especially since I make a lot of Asian recipes now)...plus it can be used for other things as well...one of the things I have ever purchased especially since I use it all the time
So jealous of your egg prices! Ours are at $3.78/dozen at Walmart (Ontario, Canada). Hopefully they will follow suit and come back down at bit!
Well done Mandy!!! I know these take a lot of work and time so BIG THANK YOU 🎉🎉🎉
I love that you can just waltz into a supermarket and buy 100% corn tortillas - the dream!
Those chicken and noodles look so delicious. And it’s so inexpensive ❤
Such a sweet daughter!!
Thank you so much for this video! I am on a strict diet due to health issues, but I think I can adapt some of these to lower my grocery budget. I will definitely go through some of your other videos. I think these types of videos are very helpful in the times we're living right now.
Inconceivable!
I have been a fan of yours for over a year now and finally made one of your recipes. The chicken and noodles is to die for. Thank you so much for sharing. Now, I'm off to find other recipes you have shared that I can make.
The broth is a great idea, I need to do that. And save veggie scraps to enhance it. Thanks!!!
Mindy , GREAT JOB on the biscuits.... ima try that
Hi Mindy…I shop at Aldi as part of my regular grocery shopping weekly. I agree that they continue to have some great prices although they keep going up. Also I hate candy corn! 😝
Hello, I’m Jessica. I’ve been told all my life that if you rinse your beans with cold or lukewarm water after boiling them or soaking them that it makes it harder to cook them or make it difficult to cook them like it can take up to a day for them to work throughly. I’m Mexican do my whole family has always told me that .
I love your channel. I would like to see some breakfast ideas that don’t use eggs (I’m highly allergic to eggs) or beans (allergic to all but green beans). Twice a month I cook for my immediate family if 3 and then the other two weeks there are 7-9 of us. So anything budget friendly would be most helpful.
Loving The Princess Bride clips! And I always love the budget meal videos
Everything looks delicious
We love games, but we haven’t played that before, I’ll definitely pick it up. Thanks for sharing!
The Princess Bride is a classic. Love that movie!
Dominion is a family favorite! ❤
More great ideas for inexpensive meals! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Holy cow! I made the chicken and noodle dish tonight it was sooooo good. Wow, comfort meal for sure.
Your meals are so delicious. My mom always thickened sauces or broths with cornstarch. My sis and I do the same. Thank you for a great video. ❤❤❤
Hello from Wyoming. My name is Su. Mandy in the making sent me and I really like your tutorial.
I LOVE your videos!! The bloopers made me smile. 😅
I appreciate the time it takes to create the meal plans and break it al down. Very creative!!! Keep doing what you're doing!!! 😊
would LOVE, LOVE, to see some Low Calorie budget friendly meals. Love watching your videos!!
You make budget meals I can get excited to try. Thank you for your great content!
Great ideas, thanks for sharing! Yes our family has played Dominion a lot. We have all the expansions as well. I honestly prefer the original cards from the first set...
Good comfy recipes! I will try these. Plus they look pretty easy to make. I'm definitely making that whole chicken in the crock pot for meals!
When I fry my corn tortillas I use a flat spatula like you use for flipping pancakes. This keeps me from tearing my tortillas. Thanks for these delicious nutritious meals!
Sure thing, Kathy! I just made another chicken in the crockpot last night because this one was so good!
Great job!!! This was so impressive to watch!
Love seeing the family so beautiful. Your meals are amazing. You are just such a inspiration. God bless you and your family❤
The Princess Bride clips were perfect!
Thank you! I have a great editor who helps me
Great video. I just finished making chicken stock in the slow cooker and freezing it in XL ice trays today! I let them freeze & then store them in my frig freezer so I can access them easily for veggies & soups!
That's a great tip!
@SeeMindyMom Thank you. This time I had gotten 2 rotisserie chickens for $10 & I didn't want to waste a thing. The whole chickens (raw) were over $8. I got 2 cooked chickens, pulled the meat off, got 11.5 cups of meat, & plopped the carcasses in a crock pot each ( I, too, have multiples!) I have 2, 1 gal. Freezer bags of stock and meat for many meals ready to go! The difference that stock makes for canned green beans is incredible 🙌
I’m gonna try this. I have a couple things on hand, cheese is on sale at a local grocery store, think I’ll get a chicken at Costco and make the broth with the bones and bits. My budget allows for more veggies. As I’m trying to reverse my pre diabetes, I will bulk up on those for sides. Gonna try those brown sugar carrots tonight with our turkey meatloaf tho! Love Dominion! Haven’t played in a hot minute because my family (hubby isn’t interested) kids are too young. Love watching your videos!
This a fantastic $5 plan. Im so gonna make it😊
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy!
Yes I prefer cornstarch as well!
Thank you for being authentic and helpful!!
Glad I can help!
I love the clips from The Princess Bride! My all time favorite movie and book. I appreciate these $5 meal videos. I can only imagine all of the work that goes into them. I use all of your videos for inspiration. I’m not familiar with the game Dominion. At a glance it looks similar to pokemon and magic the gathering. Both often played by my family. Both require much knowledge and strategic skill. I have proudly called myself a nerd for more than 4 decades. I do consider them nerd games if going by my definition of nerd. You offer such great value to your viewers. As a nerd I can’t stop myself from asking, is it necessary for you to even in jest apply labels such as nerdy? I personally didn’t even attempt to learn how to play the game of chess until I was in my 30’s because I was often told that it was a game for strong academia’s. I didn’t even question what that meant or if it applied to me. 😂
Princess Bride is a movie I can pretty much quote from start to finish. I'm actually working on a Princess Bride themed meal plan video. LOL
@@katv1195 thanks. I am going to try to observe a game at our local gaming shop Saturday. The owner can set me up with whatever is necessary to play afterwards.
@@katv1195 thanks for the info. You’ve been very helpful.
Oh I know it’s possible cause I just put a video up today and I made three meals and ended up. I got all three meals for $16 breakfast lunch and dinner and I got leftovers of the pasta salad for the next day and I have leftovers for the day for two more dinners. Anything is possible if you just really pay attention to how you’re preparing meals. Thanks for some more great videos today with some great recipes budget friendly
Great video, thank you!! I like to do my refried beans in the instant pot to save some time.
It’s amazing what can be done with a whole chicken. I make my bone broth too. Delicious.
I love all the coulda, woulda, shoulda comments. 🙄 thanks for all the help Mindy. These are fantastic ideas and will help so many people! I’m totally going to try a whole chicken in the crockpot. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that!! Thanks again!
My mom used to put a chicken in the crockpot, season it and then put BBQ sauce on it. Oh my goodness it was good.
@@itsjustme.7059 that does sound good!
Great video Mindy I was just looking at my (ingles) sale flyer and they have a 5lb bag of chicken drum sticks for $4.48 so that means, chicken & noodles, chicken & rice and chicken and stuffing will be on the menu over the next few week's. I will buy 2 bag and put them in the slower cooker and let the go all day and save the stock to use for extra flavor. Thanks for the video.
Sounds great! My family would definitely love that meal plan! :)
Hello. I’m new to your channel and I Love all of your budget meals. So helpful when meal planning.
We love dominion! Such a fun game!
I also use frozen vegetables instead of Ken for two reasons they help on keeping the salt content down and plus I only cook what I’m going to eat in you I don’t have leftovers
Wow. How do you yhink of all this? Thanks for sharing!
Everthing looked delicious!
Thank you for this video! I cook a whole chicken in the crockpot every Saturday and am always looking for ways to use the leftover chicken. I started cooking beans after seeing it done on frugal fit mom. I also make white bread to go with the meals. I also love your videos using the crockpot. I make your tortellini soup and seafood boil in the crockpot frequently.
Love these ideas, thankyou.
I love your Videos but I am always shocked by prices in the US… Eggs cost 3-4 times as much in stores in my region…
Even though not everything is the same here, I love your meal ideas, makes me feel inspired 🤗
All the best from Austria 🇦🇹
cool suggestions especially I like the taking the corn tortillas and making your own "tostadas" I bought a pack last week.🙃
Wow, you did it!! These are great ideas & a nice variety too, well done, Mindy!
Wow! Great meals!
We love dominion! Our local game store has so many expansions and our friend left us a few of them before he moved! Definitely not a nerd game! Love the little snipbits of family life :) God Bless!
Oh yeah, we have a few of the expansion decks I think.
@@SeeMindyMom I have 2 expansions also.
Your sweet girl is a beauty like her momma!! Dinner did look super yummy!
You are brilliant with your ideas!!!
I have discovered canned chicken due to financial reasons. It is very good. Winco brand has large chunks of tender breast meat , some broth & no fillers in their cans. It is quick, handy & very inexpensive. I like it better than canned (the cheap kind-not albacore) tuna.
I love all the princess bride references!!
First time viewer 😊❤ you can also use bean just like that in a bowl with cornbread and ketchup... I had a friend show me that.. when times were tough.. good and your full 😅...
Corn starch and milk is genius
So many yummy ideas thank you Mindy.... btw I love the PRINCESS BRIDE!!! I'm 43 years old 😊 . Greetings to you from SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ,San Diego 💙
Those chicken noodles and chicken stroganoff looked soooo delish, I am doing those tonight/tomorrow!! Thank you, I needed a protein that wasn’t too heavy because I eat dinner later than usual most nights.❤
So much for another great video and some great information and thanks so much for sharing all your experience in the kitchen
Love your videos, Mindy!
You should try a boiled brine for a whole chicken. Take about 4 cups of water, boil it with a few tablespoons of salt, pepper, garlic and poultry seasoning. Then let cool and use to marinade your entire chicken in a large bowl for at least 30min, ideally overnight. It makes a huge flavor difference. Especially for high heat cooking like grilling.