$40 Budget Dinner Plan for Two!

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I took $40 out of an ATM with the goal of making as many meals as possible. I was feeding 2 adults and the only items I could use from home were oil, salt, and pepper. I did my daily shopping at Dollar General as it is categorically not the cheapest store, but the most widely available store, with the efforts of these prices and items being close to attainable for almost anyone regardless of their situation or cost of living in their area.
If you shop at Dollar General, try to use the $5 or $10 off coupon to make this meal plan even cheaper.
The grocery list:
2 lbs of chicken breasts $7.95
Sour Cream $2.75
Mexican blend cheese $2.75
Cilantro Lime Rice $1.00
Chili Beans $1.35
Corn $0.67
Salsa $2.25
Taco Seasoning $0.75
Spaghetti $1.00
Cream of chicken soup $1.00
Diced tomatoes & green chiles $1.00
Ranch Seasoning $0.75
Jalapeno Velveeta $1.00
Flour Tortillas $1.75
Instant mashed potatoes $1.35
BBQ Sauce $1.25
1 Dozen Eggs $1.65
Frozen Mixed Vegetables $1.50
Chicken Flavored Rice $1.00
Country Gravy Mix $1.25
Dried Hashbrowns $1.00
Breakfast Sausage $2.00
Spaghetti Sauce Mix $0.75
Tomato Paste $0.85
Total Cost (Pre-Tax and Pre-Coupon) $38.57
I made 8 total dinners for 2 people ($4.82 per meal, $2.41 per serving)
Day 1: Chicken Burrito Bowls
Day 2: Chicken Spaghetti
Day 3: Smothered Burritos
Day 4: Loaded BBQ Chicken Bowls
Day 5: Spaghetti
Day 6: "Use it up" Chicken Tortilla Soup/Rice Bowls
Day 7: Egg Fried Rice
Day 8: Country Hashbrown Breakfast Bowls
I did make a 9th bonus meal, of some beans and eggs with fried tortillas, but that was more of a breakfast than a full dinner. So for the purpose of this video I am not counting it in the total or the menu.
I am attempting to put all of these meals together on a printable, but that may take some time :)

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@laurenzieger9617 8 ай бұрын

Here to acknowledge the extra effort you're willing to put in with your time and thoughtfulness to make daily trips to the store for the sake of variety in your meal plan! You never fail to demonstrate your desire to help others 🥰

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for that!

@patjones5723 7 ай бұрын

Amen to that 😊

@cziegle3794 5 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners One thing you could do with the breakfast for dinner on the 8th night is add one of those frozen fajita mixed veggies - bell peppers and onion.

@laurachiles56 5 ай бұрын

Do you ev er make meals in the microwave?

@crystalshaw8744 4 ай бұрын

@@laurachiles56Ikr. Good question. I already hate cooking so if I can put certain foods in the microwave, that would be cool...smile

@jennyu6712 8 ай бұрын

As a single person, I love seeing meal plans that show ingredients being used in more than one recipe or leftovers being transformed into a new meal. Great ideas and great video!

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@susanmccoy1992 8 ай бұрын

Me too!

@sunnydaisy5906 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree!! Very helpful with us single meal preppers❤

@jennifergomez8168 6 ай бұрын

Me too!

@louisb5563 4 ай бұрын

That's why I'm here!!!

@whoathatsanicememe3093 8 ай бұрын

Perfect timing because I have 44 dollars left for the week after rent...

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

I hope it helps!

@whoathatsanicememe3093 8 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners already gave me lots of ideas! Thank you!

@countrycutie3263 8 ай бұрын

When you use the coupons make sure to clip them in the app! I work at DG and a lot of people come in thinking that they will automatically apply when they put in their phone numbers but they won't unless you clip it. Also, make sure to read the $5 off ones, a lot of those (the majority actually) are on Saturdays only, sometimes DG will toss in a random one for Friday or something, but they're mainly for Saturdays.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

definitely! also the steel cages that are dollar generals typically don't get cell signal so clip in advance and enter the phone number at the register instead ;)

@meganchristensen3378 7 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! How have I lived 40 years and have only NOW found out about the proper way to get tomato paste out of a can?? That tip alone was golden in a video of great tips!

@rosie9385 8 ай бұрын

I just found your channel and I'm amazed. I'm writing down the meals that you make so I can replicate them. We're a family of 5 and my partner was just fired and he's the breadwinner. So this is going to save us. Thank you so much for these videos.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Oh no Rosie, I am so very sorry to hear that! I hope he is able to find a new job soon.

@angelaschaefer5883 Ай бұрын

Oh no I am so sorry.

@ohdang8515 8 ай бұрын

As always an excellent video. My grandmother grew up during the great depression, and she was until the day she died a daily or every other day shopper. The scarcity mindset she had lived with as a child was the bedrock of who she was as a person. Just as you did here, she would take daily inventories of her food (and other) supplies and top up. As a result, I doubt she ever wasted a single ounce of food. The false economy of buying a larger size because it was on sale only for half of it to mold over in the back of the fridge was never a problem for her.

@itsjustme.7059 8 ай бұрын

My great grandparents went through the depression and she was very obsessed about not wasting food. ( Not a bad thing) She told me they ate a skunk one time because that was what my grandfather got when he was out hunting. She said she burped skunk for a week afterwards. I remember if they cooked lunch. No matter how much was leftover she would put it in a little cup and she would pull it out and eat it with whatever they made for dinner. I remember looking in her fridge and seeing 3 or 4 little cups with just a couple of spoonsful of different foods.

@freefoodchef7939 7 ай бұрын

@@itsjustme.7059I understand. I had an elderly, Depression Era friend once who invited some of us ladies from our crafting group over to her house to help eat up her leftovers because they were accumulating in the fridge. They all were stored in little reused plastic food containers. The one that held only a couple spoonfuls of a cooked green still sticks in my memory. It was a really fun dinner, by the way.

@shelzp7272 8 ай бұрын

Excellent ideas and great job! This story goes back well over 60 years, I grew up in a large family and almost everybody on the street had at least five kids. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Anyway, my mom and the other housewives all had ‘Big Batch Chicken Day’ where they’d usually bake up six chickens on Mondays and ‘Big Batch Ground Beef Day’ on Thursday and no kidding, you could smell the meat cooking throughout the entire neighborhood. They’d pull out cooked meat from the freezer and come up with some pretty great meals. When I think back, it was a fun way to grow up and these were women who would take care of each other’s sourdough mixture if one had to go out of town. 💕

@fruitloopmylk 8 ай бұрын

That’s such a cool story, thank you for sharing. I wish I could live in a neighborhood like that.

@John-wp7kl 5 ай бұрын

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@wendyperdue7794 8 ай бұрын

I loved this! Our fridge died a sad death last week and we had to temporarily replace it with a 4.5 cubic foot one. We've been grocery shopping every 2-3 days and I am loving it. Minimal food waste, creative cooking, and enjoying some awesome markdowns...so far so good! Thanks for always providing such wonderful ideas. ❤

@shannons6935 7 ай бұрын

I’m a widow with 3 kids and your videos are so helpful. I’m always able to adjust amounts for what we need. Thanks for all the time you put into helping so many people!

@sparklearmy 8 ай бұрын

I cannot stress how wonderful it is that your empathy shines through (along with your creativity). Loved this video (love them all, actually! I've exhausted your playlists! lol)!

@debbieriley1197 8 ай бұрын

I have watched many of your videos but this one resonated with me more than any other. What a great job. This is more than a recipe plan...it is a thought process everyone can use. Thank your for all your efforts.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! That is so amazing 🥰

@mordeys 5 ай бұрын

This comment is for your husband. Thank you so much for going along with and giving honest critique of the meals she makes for us. For some of us she is just reminding us of meals or something we already knew just didn't remember. But for others she is providing them with VERY VALUABLE information on how to make foods on a limited budget or limited physical ability. For some ppl this time is the first time they have ever had to worry about how much they spend on food, let alone bills ect, so she is providing some sanity and courage... Again thank you again dear!

@michellemiller1027 8 ай бұрын

My mom always did the once a week shopping plan for our family of 9. Shopping the sale ads. When I married my husband. We lived with his grandparents for a while. While I was pregnant with our first child. They shopped more or less daily. His grandparents married very young and around or before before the Great Depression. My husband’s grandparents more or less shopped daily for groceries. Either they would both go or grandma would send grandpa to pick up something. Grandma also only cooked two meals a day. Breakfast and dinner (lunch). Because grandpa worked. Supper was eat what you could find. It was sandwiches or leftovers. They never seemed to spend much on groceries. Grandma also keep staples on hand as well.

@kathlynsteinman3599 8 ай бұрын

I love Velveeta. And, I like eating breakfast food for supper.

@warchaser388 7 ай бұрын

The breakfast bowl (heart-attack on a plate) looked SOOO good. This was my GO-TO breakfast as a police officer. It was a hearty meal that would last hours (not knowing where/when the next chance to eat came). The only thing missing from it was the biscuits on the bottom. It is to this day, my go-to meal prep for a good breakfast......and it lasts me all day til evening dinner. Keep these coming....they are inspiring!

@DollarTreeDinners 7 ай бұрын

It’s such a hefty meal! It kept both of us full too!

@nmnativenurse6965 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one, Rebecca! I never thought about using the flavored rice as a fried rice base, and I will definitely be trying it! Love the bowl idea- use up odds and ends, less waste with more creativity. Thanks so much!!

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Odds and ends dinners are usually the best!

@OZARKMOON1960 8 ай бұрын

And who knew you could cook them in a rice cookers? Not me before now.

@patriciaemeigh4370 8 ай бұрын

You are a very clever person. The daily shopping )which had to be a pain) did give you an opportunity to plan considering what you had on hand, but that also meant that your options of what recipes to make, got smaller. I think your creativity was a 10 out of 10! Thanks for showing us what we can do with a small budget.

@cziegle3794 8 ай бұрын

Yay top 7 and top 61 comments and likes. Love this channel. Best to you and your family. Thanks for making this video.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Same to you!

@amandabrown4764 8 ай бұрын

I personally shop more like this. I don't know it always works on the cost effective side but I definitely know what I have and don't have and it's harder for me to stick to a weekly meal plan. Thank you for showing me it can be done more cost effectively.

@sharonhart3735 8 ай бұрын

Great choices for the amount of money you had for 8 dinners .

@sjferguson 7 ай бұрын

Again with the fabulous content! This was a really great idea! My friend is a waitress and she gets her tips in cash at the end of her shift and oftentimes that's what she uses for groceries and she shops almost every day on her way home so there are definitely people who will benefit from this video! I have always wanted to try chicken spaghetti but for some reason I just never have. That looked really delicious. I adore those little Velveeta packs. Those huge blocks are just way too much for me and my son. Those are the perfect size for us.

@LoriFalce 7 ай бұрын

Next time you do the spaghetti, still use the spaghetti. Just break the noodles when you boil them. Then pour everything in a casserole dish and bake with the cheese on top. Everything is the same, but it feels very different, and when you cut yourself a square of the casserole, the noodles just feel like a completely different experience. Also, so agree with the irrational Velveeta hatred. My grandma was the best cook. She lived on a dairy farm so she definitely didn't have anti-cheese sentiments, but she loved using Velveeta.

@ronnieorourke2599 8 ай бұрын

This was such a great video. Daily shopping was once very common, but really requires the kind of walkable community filled with small shops that is rare nowadays. Buying everything on your curated list in one visit will certainly make it easier to save with those coupons. And if one is lucky enough to have an Aldi nearby, I'm pretty sure that everything on the list (or very close substitutes) can be had for even less than at Dollar General. All the meals looked very appetizing!

@JosephDickersonUX 7 ай бұрын

I lived in Australia for almost 2 years and the culture there is very much "Go buy groceries every day to make dinner." So I appreciate this video.

@kskdyer4 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate what you do so much. My mother is retired and lives alone. I have a husband and four kids. Your recipes are helping both of us! These are accessible for so many walks of life!

@OZARKMOON1960 8 ай бұрын

Never worry about timing. Plans change, life happens or a new idea that takes longer comes to fruition. Just always happy to see another of your videos pop up and learn about new products or new ways to save $$ - always a good thing these days for families, singles and us old codger retirees!

@lindapolstonjeffords1608 8 ай бұрын

Glad to see you back. Missed ya

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

thank you! I hope it was worth the wait :)

@theheathen42 7 ай бұрын

I so completely agree with your closing thoughts here about how shopping more frequently might actually save money in the long run. I'm shopping for one and I've been doing weekly shops for... ever. I keep noticing that I'm wasting food that I had originally thought I'd eat because it went bad before I prepared it. I'm moving soon to a location that's an easy walk to a grocery store and one of the things I'm most looking forward to is shopping more frequently and buying less on each trip. Thank you so much for these inspiring videos!

@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson 8 ай бұрын

I'm single and a van lifer. My fridge is tiny so shopping everyday is ok for me. I love your videos. The one you did for no fridge meals was awesome! I do have to be careful though since I'm diabetic. I just saw that you have a video on diabetic meals. About to go watch. Oh I'm a new subbie so I'm binge watching your videos lol. Tfs❤

@roxannejohnston3311 8 ай бұрын

Don't worry about the delay. You did an awesome job! I have a dollar general about 3 minutes from my house. I never thought about doing daily shopping trips. Thanks for the ideas 💡

@momof2momof2 8 ай бұрын

The burritos and bowls are amazing !!!! Genius ! Many years ago when I was starting out, I paid all of my bills but didn't have grocery money. So I made a big pot of fried rice with whatever I had on hand. I ate it twice a day until the next pay day (about 5 days) YOu just can't go wrong with fried rice . Thanks so much for sharing your genius ideas. 🍃🍂🍁🥰🎃🍃🍂🍁Happy Fall!🍃🍂🍁🥰🎃🍃🍂🍁

@EliteAgent51 8 ай бұрын

Probably one of my favorite channel discoveries this year! Love how resourceful you are. This channel is really useful as someone that is trying to cut back on food spending and getting away from buying a lot of fast food.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! thank you!

@GrowAndFlow1227 7 ай бұрын

This women had changed my life !

@peaceofjunkjournals 7 ай бұрын

This was the first time I've ever heard anyone say that daily shopping actually can save money. It was so interesting to see how well it worked for you. It honestly does make sense for someone like me. If only the anxiety the grocery store caused me wasn't nearly as bad. It has caused me to shop every 2 weeks so I can go less lol. But again I loved this video. You are always an inspiration!

@HOOKEMHORNSGAL1978 8 ай бұрын

I love this. I admire and appreciate your dedication to this channel. I refer to your videos often. And as a southern girl, I’m certain you’re getting flack on the gravy, but being honest, sometimes we just don’t have all the ingredients. Time and sanity are as equally important. Thank you for this video. ❤

@betsyspurr5512 8 ай бұрын

You continue to amaze me with your creativity! Thanks for all you do!

@pamelaroark8997 8 ай бұрын

I think you did a awesome job! 18 meals for $40 is quit a feat, congratulations.

@Lolabelle59 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate this and all your videos. While bulk buying can save money, I think daily shopping - which is what our grandmother's and great-grandmothers did when refrigeration meant an icebox - is a good way to make sure we only buy what we need at any given time.

@tammiepowell2818 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this! I work from home so going out every day is kind of a nice treat vs shopping once a week. We call it salsa chicken and I always make extra, one of the most versatile ingredients. Plus we like to mix it with refried beans after it is shredded, it adds that nice stickiness that works for tacos or quesadillas.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

I'm the same way, it's nice to be able to get out of the house even if it's for a little daily dollar store trip

@SaerBear5 Ай бұрын

I also work from home but I do get out daily to drop off my kid at school 7 minutes away with a grocery store literally on the way home across the street. We always buy too much bulk when shopping once per week. I think I would enjoy switching to daily shopping, and it’d mean I get an extra 20 minutes of not dealing with work chaos lol

@simplefoodsimplelife9632 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful job Rebecca and so much work. The dedication and forethought you put into your content does not go unnoticed. Well done! So needed in this economic environment we are living in. Proud to be a subscriber to Dollar Tree Dinners!

@Ceelea1 7 ай бұрын

I watch several YT who help by teaching us how to shop and save. I have added you to the mix. Why? Because you come up with recipes that are affordable , do not over use rice and beans (I love rice...beans however make my tummy...well you know), show us how to reuse leftovers, never make it a challenge (some creators do that and it's a bit upsetting), and introduce ideas. Thank you. By the way, there is nothing wrong with gravy packs or Velveeta cheese (grill cheese with ham or bacon sounds good right now). Love them.

@champagnemommy 8 ай бұрын

I’m 50 years old,, the tip about getting the tomato paste out was the first time I had heard that! Brilliant 😊

@ikeikerson7329 8 ай бұрын

I would like this video twice if I could. Awesome awesome awesome! All of the meals look amazing. Only think I would of done been different was maybe a running tally of what you had left in your budget. Seriously one of your best videos I have seen. I really liked this video And I may watch it again for food ideas.

@John-wp7kl 5 ай бұрын

That bbq chicken bowl looks really good actually

@melaniephilmalee4650 7 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough for your work, heart, and attention to detail. My friends and I talk about your videos a lot. I thank you for all of your hard work.

@JhaeMo777 8 ай бұрын

Well Miss Rebecca, I had never shopped dollar general before finding your videos recently. After watching the hash brown video I went and cleaned out my local store of them …(I like them and keep the pantry full now)…and now this chicken rice…well guess where I’m going tomorrow .😁thank you for these videos, you do a fantastic job of them.

@patjones5723 7 ай бұрын

I honestly don't understand why you don't have 350,000 followers 😕 I think you're that helpful and that good 😊

@DollarTreeDinners 7 ай бұрын

it's growing! everyday I have a few hundred more :)

@churchps 8 ай бұрын

Your videos are great! I'm but a humble dude and can use the vast majority of these. Thanks for being out there and doing the hard work for us!

@mindydavis6667 7 ай бұрын

Hey, gal! I absolutely have found that to be true also. Post divorce, I was incredibly worried about money and only had an apartment sized refrigerator for myself and son. I started daily shopping and found that I had almost zero food waste and spent soooo much less. I still shop as frequently as possible, though don’t always have time for daily.

@la_diva_maria 8 ай бұрын

*adding items to my shopping list*

@aylasaurus 8 ай бұрын

These all look amazing and have given me so many good ideas!! Also, side note -- your hair color is GOOORGEOUS, I love the lighter color/balayage on the ends!!

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! That’s just my grown out highlights from when I was blonde but I love the balayage effect as well

@DeeMcCurdy 8 ай бұрын

I loved this video. It can be overwhelming to try and use all your ingredients for meals or leftovers in a whole week. This helped you be creative each day. I'd love to see more of these and incorporating different stores.

@violetvillard1347 8 ай бұрын

Hi Rebecca!! I saw you on the news the other day. I forget which one, but it made my daily video recommendations. You did great, and did beautifully. ❤ With that aside, I do a basics shopping every other week (sugar, coffee, etc) from Walmart, but I do go to my Dollar Tree or Walmart+ delivery 2-3 times a week cos I have a tiny kitchen & very limited on cabinet space since I can't use the upper cabinets from my wheelchair. So this video totally fits the way I need to grocery shop (every other day basically). I can see why you felt proud of this project... you did really good with it. I'm going to try quite a few of these.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful and gave you some inspiration, thank you Violet! It was a fun project and truly one of my best menus to date

@defishe01 8 ай бұрын

this was a lot of fun to watch. i live too far from a grocery store to go every day (30 miles one way), but love that you can and then i can just buy all the ingredients you bought. that or i sit and really think thru each meal and ingredients as though i could go to the store every day and guestimate what would be left over to make the next meal. :) this gives me a whole new thought process to making meals.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad it was helpful! if I had to drive 30 miles each way I certainly wouldn't either.

@tanishahogan9396 8 ай бұрын

I like that this one was meal prep for 2. I think that would be a good series to explore for breakfasts, lunches (or meal prep), too! Thank you for sharing, this was very informational!

@waynehendrix4806 7 ай бұрын

You are so good at this. Don't stop! I had little more than 2 brown eggs and English muffins on a cabin Saturday morning this weekend. (and coffee of course) It's ok to take along 4 tablespoons of butter in a small container along.... It worked out great. Life can be simplified. You are such a sweetheart. Thank you!

@lindaandrusko508 8 ай бұрын

Breakfast for dinner is my favorite thing too. I'm going to make a trip to a larger Dollartree store, Walmart & a store out here called Grocery Outlet. I have to make a longer trip to the next town over for this one, & the most I shop locally is twice a week, if I run out of something. Hope I make some good finds tomorrow. Thanks for all the good ideas. :)

@crabbyresister9194 5 ай бұрын

I shop once a month and go out to lunch every Monday. One day a month i shop at the farmer's market. If I need something like tomatoes or milk, I will do a fill in trip. But, I try to stay on my budget of $120 total each month. There is only myself to consider, so I just make it up as I go along. I know what I like and honestly do purchase some similar items each month.

@wildshadowstar 8 ай бұрын

About the only thing I really stock up on is shelf stable items like pastas, canned goods, instant mashed potatoes, etc. yeah, there’s a lot of sodium in these items and fresh is usually better (tasting & good for you), but as a single person that’s had bariatric surgery, I’ve thrown out way too much food because it’s either gone bad before I used it or I’ve fixed more than I thought I’d eat. Even after eight years after my surgery I’m still doing this, so the shelf stable stuff helps reduce food waste. And I pick up dented cans that Kroger has on manager special when I can. Like yesterday I got 2 cans of corn for 48¢ a piece and a can of chicken broth and of beef broth for 77¢ a piece.

@adrianacastle7866 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, it gives me examples for when I have rough mental health days and Dollar General is around the corner. I can grab some stuff quick and make a good dinner!

@jerrieanderson2245 8 ай бұрын

All of these dinners were full of flavor and simple to make. You’ve given me some great ideas. I think half and half shopping works best for us. And you are right breakfast for dinner is delicious! Thank you for all your work making these videos.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Jerrie! I hope it gave you some ideas

@laurencrazypiglady8439 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this channel and really appreciate all the thought and effort you put into making these videos for us. It’s incredibly helpful and really has given me some great dinner ideas. There are always so many budget friendly and delicious meals I wouldn’t have otherwise thought to put together. ❤👏

@sandypittman8182 3 ай бұрын

If we lived in town I think I would like to cook this way. If you make out a menu and have everything there I tend to want to stick to the menu. This way of shopping for only a day or two at a time means that on the third day the meal can be leftovers and not leftovers from the beginning of the week which would taste much better. This was a terrific episode and I enjoyed it very much and loved the idea of the flavored rice. ❤❤❤

@yvonnegorajec8026 7 ай бұрын

I always learn helpful tips when I watch your videos. The tomato paste can opener trick? Genius!

@robetpeery9084 8 ай бұрын

Rebecca great video I enjoyed watching you are such a pleasure love how you plan the meals thanks these help out the small low income families and I appreciate you sweet lovely friend

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@robetpeery9084 8 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners thanks so much sweet friend

@rajimac Ай бұрын

I agree . I find if I shop more frequently I don’t spend as much . I tried both ways over the years and if I tried to do a big shop once a week I would end up going back to the shops anyhow because the meals didn’t appeal to me on the day or everyone would say’ there’s nothing in the house to eat. So daily shopping meant less waste and more inspiration. After loosing a large larder of food to flour weevils (arrived in a 20kg organic flour bag we bought, I’m not a fan of long term storage. I have a good larder basics store in smaller amounts and I add food as needed.

@mandybanga6102 2 ай бұрын

You are very smart and interesting to watch. You are saving me from spending so much time on food by showing how you repurpose ingredients. Thank you!

@jenniferreynolds5003 8 ай бұрын

Love your videos ty so much for sharing

@tinashort9098 8 ай бұрын

I go to the store just about every day. I never know what I wanna make for supper so I decide while I’m at work and then I go get what ever meat I need. I keep canned or fresh veggies on hand and potatoes and rice etc. I just like to go every day too. I’m weird like that 😂

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

it was fun! I would do it more often if I didn't live in the middle of nowhere, even the dollar general is 15 minutes away, doesn't sound like much but it adds up. at my last house family dollar was a 2 minute drive, it was nice to be able to pop in and out

@tina_leotta 3 ай бұрын

Great dinner ideas. Keep them coming. Thank you for your time, thoughts and willingness to help others during this time where prices are so high and everyone is trying to save money where we can.

@jackie23g 7 ай бұрын

It’s amazing how good you are at this! You are blessing so many people with these meal ideas. This channel is definitely a calling for you. Stay blessed 💕 new subscriber 💕

@vickiem.6096 8 ай бұрын

You've been on NBC several times! Thanks so much for all of your hard work in order to help so many!

@sheilasendling5356 8 ай бұрын

You always make the best dinners on a budget!

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Sheila!

@TC_Stark 6 ай бұрын

I think the BBQ chicken bowl would be my fav!

@CixiaKyrrah 7 ай бұрын

I followed you doing this on TikTok. Every day cheering you on! I felt like we all won. 🥳

@bridgettescott7196 8 ай бұрын

Yay I’m first and so so so excited for this video 💜

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

thank you! Hope you enjoyed it! :)

@bridgettescott7196 8 ай бұрын

@@DollarTreeDinners I did thank you. It was amazing as always. 💜

@saraklotz7155 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for these videos! You might be surprised how many people out here need this. Really appreciate it

@tracywusterhausen9452 8 ай бұрын

What a fantastic video! I had to watch twice, taking notes the second time around. Love your videos!!

@MegMartin86 8 ай бұрын

I am loving all these Dollar General videos. I don't go to Dollar General often but one is opening soon across the street from my subdivision. This is the perfect video for me when they open!

@kristinialyons5230 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree with this. I do a lot better going everyday!!! I can't do all the planning, things change, schedules change, etc. I head to the dollar store after work then pick the kids up and my dollars stretch a lot better.

@yvonnepalmquist8676 8 ай бұрын

I say it almost every time... this video may be a new favorite. You are so dang creative. And I would eat every single one of the meals you created. 😃

@byronfleener3408 7 ай бұрын

I really love your ideas and am all for shopping on a budget. Unfortunately, I can't eat most of what you cook because your ingredients are not diabetic friendly. So I have to make everything from scratch to control the salt content. But that is OK, it is a fun challenge. I also can't have most of the carbs that often. Some ideas on shopping on a budget, Did you know that Great Value chicken breasts are Tyson chicken breasts? As a matter of fact, all of Walmarts white label meats, are Tyson. If there is no name brand on the package it's Tyson. A cheap salsa is a can of diced tomatoes with green chili's (Rotel) just add lime juice and cilantro, and if you are like me a little cumin and chili powder then blend in a food processor. If you want to make it go farther add a can of chili ready tomatoes

@lynnhager7763 8 ай бұрын

The breakfast bowl looked delicious! I can eat breakfast any time.

@emmel4fun 7 ай бұрын

I just have to say that little red pot is adorable. You are definitely very creative in the kitchen.

@srad-oq7cb 7 ай бұрын

Rebecca, have you ever done a video that incorporates slowly building a spice/condiment pantry. Finding an extra $1.25 each week to add herbs and spices can make meals much tastier. Good job on such thoughtful videos.

@mariaayon4997 4 ай бұрын

Hi I recently found your channel because I saw a few of your “shorts “ . I am a fan of Dollar Tree meal videos and budget meals. I had to subscribe, I really love what you do and honestly every thing you cook with the budget ingredients looks delicious. You’ve inspired me to try some of your recipes and I will be binge watching your videos ❤

@shaunacollier4925 8 ай бұрын

I used to shop daily or every other day for dinner. I’d get off work and grab what we needed. It was definitely easier to get what we were craving. But now I do weekly. Ya girl just wants to go home after work. Lol. I was in my 20’s back then. Now I’m in my 40’s.

@grandyman111 7 ай бұрын

ranch seasoning and taco seasoning go good together for taco soups just throwing that out there

@raelittle9693 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I need to budget better for food and this gave me a lot to think about. I'm feeding 2 adults and a 13 year old boy that's pretty fussy. This gave me a lot to think about. Thank you

@bethstrickland5424 7 ай бұрын

I was today years old when I learned the tomato paste hack! SO SMART! Great ideas as always!!!

@DollarTreeDinners 7 ай бұрын

The best!

@jones_partyof4401 Ай бұрын

I just made those smothered burritos today and they were so so yummy!!! The sauce was so good and simple!

@lesliebooth2833 6 ай бұрын

I am so excited to get started on all this!! Tomorrow’s payday (UGH-finally!!) and I am going to be putting so much of your awesome hard work to work for me!! Thank you for the fantastic ideas! I’ve already made my list for DT as per one of your other vids, so now I will add a list for DG and make it happen! In my little town here in Texas we have a DT, 2 DG’s, a WM, and a local grocery store, so between all that, I’m about to hit the food budget bonanza (so appreciated since this month it’s about 1/4 of my normal with my Christmas budget and my newest and 4th grandbaby!), mostly with your help!

@kathleendonnelly6077 8 ай бұрын

I have learned so much from you and every video teaches me more. Great videos when food is so expensive these days! Thank you for all you do!

@dawnofsteph 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your work. I use your ideas to help me come up with ideas for my family.

@hello-vs4me 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos another week of meal plan thanks ❤😊

@yvonnejimenez9641 8 ай бұрын

I stumbled on your channel a couple of weeks ago. I am so happy I did! I went back and watched all your videos 🙂 Rebecca, you truly are a breath of fresh air. Your great ideas make cooking fun. I have already tried a couple and this weekend I am going to make pumpkin bread; I just found pure pumpkin at DT. You see I told you I went back to watch all your videos. ☺Thank you for your time and dedication.♥

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! that pumpkin bread is still my favorite, I was actually going to make some this week as well!

@robinabernathy2829 7 ай бұрын

You should put that phoenix tattoo you have on a poster, sticker or shirt or something, because I'm sure lots of your followers want it. I sure do.

@PurposeBetweenSeasons 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this approach. I had a meal kit once and it had me add sour cream to my spaghetti for a spaghetti bolognaise & my son loved it. Another idea for the spaghetti noodles is a tuna casserole.

@DollarTreeDinners 8 ай бұрын

Sounds great! I put cream cheese in spaghetti too

@dru2506 7 ай бұрын

In Chicago it costs you $100 if you look at something sideways. Lol I would suggest, if you have access, to visit an Asian grocery store. You can get rice and spices for next to nothing compared to the places we're used to. All the same, thanks for these videos because they are helpful!