Can't tell you how much I appreciate the 50 for 2. My husband and I both work but the price of groceries is killing us.

It never occurred to me to make granola from oatmeal packets. Brilliant. There are a lot of short cuts in your recipes that use a prepared ingredient to get us 75% of the way there - like the oatmeal or the ravioli in the lasagna. That's really handy.

I love that you don’t assume that everyone already has a well stocked pantry at their disposal. So thoughtful!

I just found your channel and I’m so grateful I did! I’m a single woman with an extremely limited grocery budget ($35/week) because I’m focusing my finances towards homeownership.

I'd love to see a video on stocking your pantry with some staples you consider useful so that when it's time to shop for $50 a week or so, you have some items on hand. I usually tuck away some extra money for a few months, then every quarter do a more expensive one-shot grocery trip to stock up on staple items like rice, spices and seasonings, oil, butter, and stock up on any meats that are on sale, so that my weekly hauls are usually milk and produce for the week.

I love the thoughtfulness you put into your recipes! For French toast, you could try your coffee creamer in place of all or part of the milk when you don’t have sugar or vanilla. I did that once and it was delicious. It was subtly sweet and I just topped with a little drizzle of grape jam I’d heated to the right consistency for drizzling.

After dipping in egg mixture, coat that French toast in your granola before cooking. Any cereal crushed (particularly captain crunch) will make delicious French toast.

I want to share how helpful it is that you share so much about cooking methods and why you approach cooking in various ways. For example, toasting rice, blooming spices, using butter and oil for browning and flavor. Not only are you providing economical recipes, but you're TEACHING so much about how to get the most out of your ingredients!

I never thought to make granola out of instant oatmeal. You mean I don't have to spend 7 dollars on a bag of granola?! Thank you for that little trick!

I previously commented about my red meat allergy (I worded it differently at the time because a lot of people don't know that red meat isn't just beef - it's also pork, lamb, venison, basically any meat that you would eat besides poultry or fish). The week you did that was based around chicken made me happy because it was almost all food I could eat! (The only thing I couldn't, if I remember correctly, was the type of pasta sauce you used, but obviously I would be able to just pick a different kind to accommodate that.) I really appreciate all of the work and research you put into giving people ideas for how they can accommodate their dietary needs and still enjoy the food they're eating, AND on a budget. It's clear thst you really care about your audience. ❤

you could sweeten the french toast batter if you wanted to by adding some of your coffee creamer to it!

I’m one of your OG subscribers. Im so glad you aren’t changing the channel. People know this channel & you by the name. I’m here for whatever content you put up. Your channel thrives because you deeply care about helping others. I’m grateful for that.

Rebecca, I appreciate how much time you put into your videos. It does not go unnoticed. I really love that you won't use ingredients you didn't buy because we do not have the extra items that some people "add" into their 5 ingredient meal that end up being 15 ingredients. If you say 5 ingredients or a certain thing, then I know that's what you're going to deliver. That last taco meal sounds delicious & a nice vegetarian meal for us. Great video. 😊

I am so pleased for you that your channel has grown . The fact your followers are good people is because your hardworking is appreciated. Also, you keep it positive and drama free. All very welcomed. Yes, I too enjoy this series even though I cook for one I still need ideas on saving money

I've never ever been to a Dollar Tree since I am not even from the us, and I still love your channel! You provide me so many ideas and tricks for saving a coin on food and still eating good. You are a precious gem ❤I am so happy for you and your growing channel :)

Sorry if this is part 2, but I like the Alliteration of Dollar Tree Dinners. I like the mix of stores. Also, I forgot the oil in my hash browns, but I remembered to leave them alone and they turned out better than the past.

Great to see so many Alton Brown tips and tricks at play! To that end what about a “cooking tools” review from Dollar Tree? How good is a $1.25 spatula? Will the foils pans hold a casserole? Love the videos and the name is perfect!

I was going to make lasagna for dinner but after I started making the sauce I realized I didn't have lasagna noodles so I just used the pasta I had I just layered the ingredients and it turned out just fine I thought my hubby wouldn't like it but he did. The only difference was the difference w as the pasta. Use what you have in your pantry and you can create special and unique recipes.

For the leftover bread, you could make cheese and tomato open grill sandwiches. Just pop all the cheese and tomato on the bread, pop it under the grill. Add salt and pepper and while it's not the most exciting, it's a simple easy breakfast. Or a cheese and tomato toastie is also delicious.

Your attention to detail and empathy is so refreshing

I love your channel! If you ever need an idea could you do a “lower” carb dollar tree or Walmart low budget week? Thanks for all you do 😊

I appreciate your channel so much. What I particularly appreciate with your budget videos is that you actually stick to the products that you purchase. I have seen so many of these budget videos from other creators that add so many "pantry staples" (sugar, flour butter, so many spices etc that can cost a lot to purchase) that in my opinion it ceases to fit into the amount of money they have set and are not as useful to people who are trying to follow it.

I actually went dollar tree,we are getting some cold weather, and here in Texas, cold means trouble,so I got canned food. I made meals as I went along the aisles. Did get some cheese,it was only .50 for each block. For 100 dollars. I got so much food. Thank you for the inspiration ❤

I love your channel. I'm nearly 67 yo and for the first time in my life, I've had to apply for food assistance and will be finding a foodbank to go to until the decision is made. I only eat one meal a day, but I try to make sure it's as nutrient dense as possible. I'm always looking for ideas to help with the cost of food. Thank you!

We love rice pudding for breakfast if you’re looking for another budget idea. It’s more of a method than a recipe - very flexible. Use 2 c leftover cooked rice, add 2-3 cups milk and 1 egg for each cup of milk. Add a pinch of salt. I use 1/4 c sugar for every cup of milk. A little vanilla or a little cinnamon are a nice touch if you have them. You could probably use the oatmeal packet to sweeten and flavor it if you don’t have sugar. You can simmer it for 20 min on the stove top if you want a creamy pudding or you can bake it at 350 for an hour in a greased pan if you want it to be firmer.

What drew me to your channel is your very down to earth and unstressed nature. Some people are so keyed up that it is off putting to me. I love the straightforward nonjudgmental, accepting tone of your videos. Thank you for your hard work and instruction

I really like the instant oatmeal stove-top granola, not just because it's a terrific little trick, but because it makes a small portion. The smaller-yield recipes are great for trying out something new and varied with the ingredients on hand without having to make a big batch of that something.

I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and my hospital offered a 5 week class about it (backed by the ADA) - 2 of the classes centered around how to eat. Two approaches weee recommended: (1) count carbs and sugars, not exceeding amounts that vary between men and women; or (2) use a 9 1/2” plate, fill 1/2 of the plate with non-starchy vegetables, 1/4 of the plate with protein, and the remaining 1/4 of the plate do starchy vegetables (bread, pasta, whatever). Option 2 seems so much easier and sustainable lifelong to me. This episode was fabulous! So many good ideas - each of my friends eats a different “diet” and your ideas help me figure out a plan that I can adapt to each of them. Your efforts into planning your content is MUCH appreciated!!

You can sometimes find in the spice section of dollar tree cinnamon sugar for $1.25 to keep on hand. It works for french toast but sometimes I just sprinkle it on my buttered rye toast. You can also make sweetened tortilla chips with it. I love your channel and all the things you come up with to give diversity to your meals.

Another great video. Thank you for the peek behind the curtain. Most viewers would never know how much work and creativity goes into every episode on these channels. Very grateful that you put last week’s recipes, notes, and shopping list in your Etsy shop. Best $1.99 I have spent in a long time. Would love to purchase this week’s as well. Since I find that most packaged oatmeals are too sweet for me, I usually “strain” the dry oatmeal and save the sugar/cinnamon/maple seasoning to use in other recipes.

I love how badass you are when you butter the pan holding the whole stick with your bare hand! You are too funny!

All the information you give is very much appreciated. It is so incredibly helpful, I think so many of us are really struggling to get decent meals that we can afford at this point, so thank you so much! 🧡

We make baked ravioli quite often. So fast and fairly cheap to make with hardly any prep work if you are using jarred sauce. We often add cottage cheese or plain yogurt to our scrambled eggs, it changes up the texture so it's not as blah.

I never knew to leave the bread out overnight to dry it out for French toast, no wonder why mine comes out soggy!🤣 Thanks for the tip! Love this channel and all you do!

I’m actually making your Knorr Speedy Lasagna this weekend. If I didn’t have the ground beef already defrosting in the fridge, I would totally make those rice and black bean salsa tacos. But I know what I’m making next! And yes I basically make one main thing on the weekend for the next week. I don’t mind eating the same thing for a bunch of days and it means I only have to cook once.

I have never ever ever thought about using oatmeal as a granola. I occasionally try oatmeal thinking I will like it and never do lol. But yogurt parfaits!!!! That looks amazing!!!

I've made the ravioli " lasagna" a lot. My husband likes it so much he actually came home with 2 huge bags of ravioli.

Syrup can also be used on waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, and yogurt . Lots cheaper than the strawberries, but not as nutritious.

I just sent your channel to my grandson. Him and his girlfriend are on a tight budget and your recipes will be perfect for them. Thanks for your hard work and dedication.

I would love it if you kept doing these 50 for 2 videos! They work great for my daughters and me! Thank you!

From what I have read from several chefs, the heat from frying the rice burns off the extra starch particles, so no rinsing needed. However cooking rice via boil/instant pot/rice cooker etc you should rinse the water until mostly clear and make SURE to let it dry (I lay mine out on paper towels then curl them up and pour rice right into the cooker). Hope this helps.

I wanted to say-thank you so much for not using beans very often. Most budget food channels go super heavy on beans because they’re so economical, but my spouse has a hard time with the sensory side of beans, so those recipes rarely work for us. I really appreciate all the time and effort you put into your videos 😊 how do you keep track of recipe ideas/research? Also, I totally feel being hungry all the time because you’re always researching recipes, etc. I always get hungry while watching your videos 😂

Would you consider putting recipes in description so I can take screenshot? Always looking for new recipes to get out of a rut!😊 I’m enjoying this series!

That granola might just be a game changer. I like to do yogurt parfaits, but I can't eat a whole bag of granola before it goes bad. Thanks so much!

I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been binging all ur videos. Ur ideas are so helpful and I just love how genuine and empathetic u seem ❤ I also watched Clara all the time and I have that Depression Era cookbook that u use in some of your videos. I've been cooking out of it for years . I've steered away from the stuffed raccoon and stewed squirrels though 😂

We appreciate you. I like that u make things that I don't have to eat 5 times. I live alone and a lot of the other youtubers have a larger family, so yours is so nice for me.

I am excited for this day to day. I'm getting extra videos! I love to listen to you when I'm working and then watch it all over again when i can. ❤

I love your content. It is understandable and based in reality! I am returning to work after a few years break. I'll do almost all the cooking and have had time to do it, but that will change soon. So, having a resource that I can go to for ideas and info on shopping is invaluable. There isn't a cafeteria where I work, so I need to make sure I am taking a good balanced meal and snacks with me as well as leaving some for my partner. AND having quick, easy, and healthy meals to batch cook or that will take very little time when I get home from work. Thank you for your hard work and inspiration!

I don't use any sweetener in French toast, I like it savory. I put a bit of basil and oregano in the egg mixture. After it's cooked, I sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese while it's still really hot. It's really good. A friend of my mother's made Cheese Surprise , a traditional grilled cheese sandwich made into French toast. You mentioned being a resource. Yes, you are that, but I also consider you my friend!! I enjoy "cooking" with you!!

I absolutely love your channel. You are such a wonderful person and I know that you really care about your viewers and do all you can to help others. I'm not exactly on a budget but I'm very bad about over buying certain items and then I'm not sure what to do with them. Or food that looks good at the time (I'm looking at canned soups here....lol) but then don't use. You give me great ideas for how to use them up in creative ways. I'm against food waste of any kind so these ideas keep me from letting that food just sit there. I know that even the simple foods I buy is a luxury, so I want to make sure I'm not being wasteful. Thank you Sweet Rebecca!

You are awesome Rebecca ! The work you put into these meals, the planning , going and getting the stuff, showing us how to cook the meal, serving it, the presentation,the budget of it all, your time and effort.It's fantastic of what you do and I personally really appreciate all you put into it. Thank you ,for all of it !

I am so happy I found your channel we recently went from 373 a month for food to 157 for two people I was really worried

one suggestion for mexican style rice... add some chicken tomato bullion with rice while cooking. i do this often then add some canned black beans.

The tacos would’ve been great as cheese quesadillas with salsa in there too!! 😋 amazing video as always 🥰

I'm so glad you're here! You work hard to do creative, yummy ideas. My favorite KZfaq content ❤ I just love the wholesomeness. I love fruit syrups on French toast! Apple pie filling is yummy too.

I do like when you say that you didn’t like something you created. Maybe you can do a video on how to stock a pantry. Those new to cooking or on their own for the first time might find that helpful.

I've been watching a few of your videos and ... I fell in LOVE with your channel. What a good way to help people make recipes under a budget when EVERYTHING is expensive. I will have to try some of your recipes. They actually look very good. Thank you for all the efforts and work you do for us. You got a NEW SUBSCRIBER ... ME 😊 Keep up your amazing work ! Sending love your way from Canada 🇨🇦❤❤❤

I'd be tempted to add cheese to the french toast for a grilled cheese egg toast. I don't use sugar or have flour either. I don't use it enough to store it.

Hi Rebecca, in my experience when I make a fruit compote from frozen fruit; I omit water. The frozen fruit tends to have plenty enough as it defrosts. We also do not strain it. I often make it out of frozen blueberries. 😊Btw I made the red beans and rice recipe with sausage; we loved it 😍 Wow! That granola topping turned out perfect! What a simple idea. Oh my gosh those tacos looked yummy! I’m making that

Oh My Goodness❣️❣️ I just love watching you! I appreciate your thoughtfulness towards everyone who has a need for your meal plans and recipes! God bless you❣️❣️😊♥️😘

Ravioli lasagna… absolutely genius!!!!

We have a new DT with a freezer section, but the only thing I ever bought were those addictive frozen spring rolls. After watching your channel I looked around at the non-freezer area and have come home with shelf stable milk, some fat egg noodles, spices, dry beans, their last 3 jars of vegetable buillion, and more candy than I need. Thank you for expanding my boundaries.

I love your hair!! And of course your channel Your videos are the best and have given me so many ideas and recipes that I’ve made.❤

A restaurant I went to had breaded French toast. You could coat your bread in an oatmeal packet after soaking in batter. 😊 I love your videos btw!

Thank you for the french toast hack of drying the bread out overnight. I love french toast, and hadn't thought of that before. Will definitely make it that way from now on. And thank you for your channel. You have no idea how much you help people. ❤

You don’t need to rebrand. We love your content because we enjoy your pep and honesty!

Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. You are sharing recipes and recipe ideas that make tasty and filling meals. Not just well this will fill you up. I’m going to try making the granola, I love a crunchy topping for my yogurt!

LOL...I was just watching a older video of yours waiting for a new one to post...and up this one popped...LOL YES, i love your channel ❤️ 💕 ♥️

Cinnamon is great on all fruits. We're used to thinking of it as a warm spice to be used with fall fruits like apples and pears, but personally, I love cinnamon with strawberries (and cherries, and really any kind of berry). It helps mellow some of that tartness. That granola hack is great.

You’re doing a great job and keep up the good work…keep moving forward with your creative ideas and inspirations …you’re helping more people then the people that may have critiques or opinions about different things you may incorporate you’re doing an amazingly awesome job…I’m enjoying the content for new meal ideas and everything🥰I’m a seasoned cook as well and I still love trying and creating new recipes so I’m all in as a new subscriber literally joined today lol🥰❤️💕💯

Happy to be part of the "bunch!!" So thoughtful & down to earth. Thanks for understanding we are all different, but we still have to feed ourselves & our families.

You are seriously the best budget content creator out there. Real food 😋

Omg I love your videos! You starve me to death!🤣🤣 you’re the best looking cook I’ve ever seen!!!!

You are a true treasure! Keep it up!! ❤

The oatmeal/granola idea was ingenious! I love that. Def got to try!!! Thanks as always

Thank you im a senior on a fixed income your.recipies are very helpful😊

I actually rely on your videos so much because I don’t have the time or money to try out all these different dollar tree items and thanks to you I don’t have to. You’re recipes are so good as well!

U truly are a gem. Like fr. Love your channel so so much. It’s practical, the meals are GOOD, EASY and AFFORDABLE!!!!

I'm so grateful that I can just watch your videos and not do all that research. Thank you!!!!

The $50 budget is amazing. By using some of the budget challenges like this it has really cut down on my spending. I do get stuck in a rut on recipes. Your videos do give me more inspiration.

Another wonderful video 🙂 because of where I live and being on a tight budget I shop about once a month. One thing I always try and do is get my pantry items. Things like salt, pepper,oil, small bag of flour, small box of sugar, garlic powder, hot sauce ECT. I was wondering if you could do a budget pantry video. It might give me new ideas to add to mine. The nearest Walmart and Dollar Tree is an hour and a half from where I live. That's why I just do my major shopping once a month. I do have a dollar general here in town tho

Love the black bean salsa recipe.

This series has been invaluable to me this past week. Thank you ❤😊 would you be able to get back to depression era recipes or maybe give ingredients meals??

The price of groceries is nailing my brother and i (both retired and on ebt) to the wall. Our ebt has been reduced for the third time in a year and is now under $35 for each of us while the price of groceries is higher. Not just groceries, but gas, electric, water and other things are rising too. We'll be going to food banks before long- the lines for the local food bank is 3 hrs long now; we're not the only ones. Your videos help a great many people.

BTW, I learned so much for the Dollar Tree 'game' you ?created (or I made up from watching how you shop?). When I go into a non grocery store (Family Dollar, Dollar General, etc0, I try to cruise the food aisle asking - what would I make tonight. It really helps my abilty to meal plan on the fly, coming up with alternatives (always great to avoid the same old same old meals), saving money . . . basically helped me exercise my ability to think about meal plans. Thank you.

I never would’ve thought to make boxed jambalaya but your video last week inspired me! I love your videos and see your kind heart in everything you do, thank you!

I so enjoy your content because my son is grown now so, I’m basically cooking for myself these days. However, he still has to have his Mama’s cooking, too! I appreciate your meal ideas! It’s helped me out a lot! Thank you!❤

You could have used some of your coffee creamer for the French toast...also keep some take out packets on hand, ketchup , sugar, soy sauce etc. then you can use them at no cost because I don't know anyone that doesn't have some type of fast food packets on hand

For a sweet French toast custard you can use the coffee creamer instead of milk.

I love the new granola trick❤❤❤ your bowl of salad would fit for any holiday or any occasion👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love watching your videos! I have been watching you since before you went viral and have used sooo many of your recipes for myself! I’m a household of one so you are greatly valued here 🥰

Just tried the instant oatmeal granola with the strawberries and cream flavor.... it's probably the best granola I've ever had!

I'm not sure if you read the comments- but since you don't like the french toast that you made enough to have it a second time- how about a savory french toast? We often make it for brunch and I prefer it to syrup laden versions. Simply use your eggs and milk to soak the bread, then while it's cooking sprinkle with s&p. You can go a step further with parmesan cheese, or really any cheese. The kids like it with a schmear of marinara sauce, chives and a sprinkle of italian seasoning....like faux pizza? lol Loving this series!

I may have tried adding the yogurt to the strawberry topping. Great ideas. Thanks so much. Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

You’re lovely, kind and smart. We try to be the same! Love you, Rebecca.

If you make French toast without sweetness I like to use it to make grilled cheese or it is good to use the cooked slices of French toast to make an egg and bacon and cheese sandwiches. It is almost like using a brioche bread.

I appreciate you for taking time out of your life and making these videos for us.. thank you have a wonderful weekend 😊

Thank you so much for all your hard work. For your last bits of bread, I'd suggest a savory bread pudding. Maybe cheese & onion based.

I love your videos. You absolutely do not need to change the name of your channel. I don't do my shopping at Dollar Tree but I really appreciate your meal plans that can work at any store.

Food for thought, if you have cookie trays you could leave the bread on top of those to dry out and then you don’t have to flip them.