Three Rivers Pantry Challenge • $10 Weekly Grocery Budget • Week 6 Grocery Haul • Meal Ideas

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  • It's week 6 of our 10 week pantry challenge!
    We tried our jam from the happy mail package from ‪@everydayimwingingit2677‬ !!
    I am excited to say I decided to join Jessica ‪@threerivershomestead‬ for her pantry challenge. You know I started 2 weeks before the new year due to our finances; however, 4 weeks into my own challenge I have been inspired to join so many others doing the #threeriverschallenge
    10 weeks for under $10 would mean less than $100 for 10 weeks! This would help our budget immensely!
    Jessica's first rule is that you make your own rules for your family! I love this because we are all different!
    My rules for MY challenge:
    1. Spend no more than $10 a week on groceries
    2. Focus on dairy and fresh produce for the $10
    3. Meal Plan from my pantry and freezers before going to the store
    4. Document my pantry before and after the challenge
    5. Be 100% transparent and real
    6. Give myself some grace
    7. Use prepper pantry budget only in the event of an extreme sale ($100 is budgeted for January)
    See my pantry before the start of my challenge here:
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  • @stacyfredette260
    @stacyfredette260 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Glad I found this channel. You keep it real, love the fridge pic. We are trying for $50 a month. We don't go every week, that's why its per month. We have $8.43 left. We are going shopping tomorrow, but won't be back out to the town we shop at for awhile, so I will begin to use next month $50, if they makes sense.😁

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Stacy! Thank you so much for stopping by! I definitely keep it real here. I love this budget you have set for yourself! Yes, that makes total sense for your budget! You need to shop when you can! I often do this since I live in a really small town. If I go out of town I will hit up the sales at other stores. I usually have $200 a month in my prepper pantry budget for this type of shopping!

  • @Rebecca-zp4gm
    @Rebecca-zp4gm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s amazing how little you spend and using things from your pantry.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! It has been quite challenging as I would love to buy a little more fresh produce, but we have canned and frozen veggies and fruit to supplement!

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love pantry challenges! Just subscribed.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! Welcome!!

  • @kareninsask1375
    @kareninsask1375 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saskatoons are the bomb! If you come to the Canadian prairies please try Saskatoon everything: pie! Candy! Syrup! Hello w from Saskatchewan, 🇨🇦

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh that all sounds so yummy! I love the flavor of the saskatoons!

  • @phyllisorr162
    @phyllisorr162 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just found you ..❤❤❤great vid ❤

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! Thank you!

  • @Texaschik01
    @Texaschik01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're doing such a great job!! 😊

  • @Fritz0616
    @Fritz0616 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You’re amazing at this challenge! You have a lot of milk you can make your own ricotta cheese..also have you ever made no knead bread if you haven’t your really missing out in my opinion,,you can use in place of French bread, use for garlic bread, French toast, bread pudding ..

    • @thevictoriagoogin
      @thevictoriagoogin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I agree!!! I prefer no knead/Dutch oven bread to some others esp when you want a good crispy bread but if I need soft than I'll grab a French.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! I can't imagine finding the time to make ricotta! LOL...Yes, I make the Dutch oven bread quite often. It is so easy and yummy!! I just made homemade French bread for the first time this week, it turned out so good and it was so easy!!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is so yummy Victoria!! I love the Dutch oven bread!!

  • @GardeningWarrior
    @GardeningWarrior 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I applaude you. After I was FINALLY able to finish my inventory of my 2 large freezers, I realized I had pretty much NO meat and went ahead and bought some so, I explained the my 2 oldest daughters that we will be doing our pantry challenge through March. They are not thrilled but momma's gotta do what momma's gotta do and we will make do.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Way to go on getting that inventory done! I haven't done an inventory but I am pretty good at keeping track of what we have. Love that you will be going through March! I am going to take 1 month at a time now. I planned on doing 6 weeks when I started... now I bumped it to 10 weeks. who knows what I will decide towards the end of February!

  • @stankfamily
    @stankfamily 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible ❤

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💜💜💜

  • @karenhunter8969
    @karenhunter8969 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great idea. Thank you

  • @penguinandthechef7302
    @penguinandthechef7302 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Marlene 👋 you're doing an amazing job on the pantry challenge and those meals you made, my o my. They all looked amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. Sending love and hugs. Stay safe ❤

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey hey Penguin! Thank you so much! It is amazing what you can do when you set your mind to it!!

  • @patcole1537
    @patcole1537 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome job Marlene! So inspiring.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @karenhunter8969
    @karenhunter8969 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great goals accomplished!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Thank you!

  • @LindaASJ
    @LindaASJ 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I started Dec 1st but spent 2 weeks at the in-laws for Christmas so we’re at about the same place. I had a gift card that’s 6 month old so I spent $22 one day and $9.50 another day.
    I’m proud of both of us!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is awesome! Way to go Linda! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @maryraybon2305
    @maryraybon2305 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations!! I think you have done an excellent job on this challenge. Looking forward to the next one :) Thanks so much for sharing and taking us along on your challenge journey.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate your support!!

  • @veronicam1726
    @veronicam1726 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing job!

  • @sandrak596
    @sandrak596 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job Marlene! I made a good broth today with bones and scraps of vegetables! I learn so much from your videos. Thanks for sharing!!😊

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wonderful! That is just amazing Sandra!

  • @mandiesplace
    @mandiesplace 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job sticking to your budget!!! You have done incredibly!! I have been doing $25 a week and we have saved a good amount this month and I’m so happy! Great job!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is awesome! Way to go on saving that money!! Thank you!

  • @carriecreates1207
    @carriecreates1207 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are doing well.
    Third week of the pantry challenge, this is what I have purchased so far....
    3 gallons of milk
    1 quart of whole cream.
    I am doing well, I am running out of cheese.😁

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great job! It is amazing what we can do when we put our minds to it. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @stankfamily
    @stankfamily 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sounds like the challenge worked out to help clear out some close to date items in your stash! Yummy week again!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! I love pantry challenges to get through items I need to. This is the first time in years and years that I am actually doing a pantry challenge due to a financial need so I am doing even better! We are going to continue 4 more weeks for sure and maybe more...who knows!!

  • @TrishaAnderson926
    @TrishaAnderson926 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome job on your $10 a week budget! I don’t think I could do it. That jam looks delicious!! 😋

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!! 😁 The $10 has been quite tough, but I am holding strong! The jam was so yummy!!

  • @tracyreaume6451
    @tracyreaume6451 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Now you got me hungry! Would love the Mexican rice recipe, looks delish! I love incorporating leftovers into our meal plan too. Fresh saskatoons are the best and the blossoms are awesome for out pollinators! #measurewithyourheart

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha! Thank you Tracy! The Mexican rice is actually just a rice we buy from Sam's Club! www.samsclub.com/p/parexcellence-yellow-rice/prod4290020 It is 3.5lbs for less than $6. We get many meals out of it and we really enjoy it.

  • @allyrooh3628
    @allyrooh3628 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    New subscriber. I subscribed because of rule #6. I think not spending when it makes sense to is unrealistic. I freeze cottage cheese, but I'm a rebel freezer! !

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome! Thank you so much! Yes...you have to give yourself grace and spend when you need to. Hahaha...I love it! When I get a chance I am definitely going to grab a couple extra cottage cheese and toss them in the freezer!!

  • @survivinglife__unplugged
    @survivinglife__unplugged 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did good all month until the last week. I went over by a few dollars. You're doing great!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! Don't forget to give yourself grace!! Doing good most of the month is a win in my book!!

    • @survivinglife__unplugged
      @survivinglife__unplugged 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SnowGardener thank you so much! I'm definitely going to have to dig into my prepper money. Chicken leg quarters are on sale for 39 cents a pound this week. Like you with the whole chicken, I can't pass that up. 😃

  • @stillsinglestephanie
    @stillsinglestephanie 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A recipe where there’s such a thing as too much cheese?! That’s wild. Everything looks delicious!

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know...haha...what was I thinking Stephanie! LOL

  • @betterlivingonabudget
    @betterlivingonabudget 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, you've done an amazing job to keep your purchases so low for six weeks! I've spent more than that in three weeks, and I'm only shopping for one.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much! My prepper pantry has helped us through the past 6 weeks. Love the food security since my hubby hasn't gotten a paycheck for 2 months. This is what I prep for!!

    • @betterlivingonabudget
      @betterlivingonabudget 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      May your hubby be quickly and well-blessed with the perfect job / income stream!

  • @thevictoriagoogin
    @thevictoriagoogin 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have certainly made this challenge look easy. Are you giving yourself grace bc of time constraints for bread or bc you think its gonna be difficult? If its the latter there are some great easy recipes out there.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Victoria. It is the time to do it. I am branching out and making French bread this week and homemade tortillas. But I can only handle so many new recipes and techniques a week. LOL It is on the list to start making too! Just not there yet!

  • @danniemcdonald7675
    @danniemcdonald7675 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have done an amazing job with your $10/week budget! Your menu plans have been yummy, too! Are you going to continue the budget into February?

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's the plan! We are going for a minimum of 4 more weeks! We are so lucky we have our prepper pantry during this trying time!!

  • @kimdowning8736
    @kimdowning8736 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OK, i had to stop when you said your friend grinds down the bones for dog food. What!! I have 3 large dogs and never thought of this. How does she grind it down? Must be an actual meat grinder ? What can you tell me about this.

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Kim! Yes, she throws it all into a big meat grinder. I don't know the details but I have heard her talk about processing road kill game for her dogs as well. She has a lot of dogs and this saves her a ton of money.

  • @greenlady43
    @greenlady43 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your thyme was powder? Do you do that yourself? I use dried thyme leaves

    • @SnowGardener
      @SnowGardener  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello! No this was all my store had available one time when i needed thyme. 😊