How to Eat for $10 a Week: Emergency Extreme Budget Grocery Haul Challenge

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Shopping at Walmart for an extreme budget grocery haul. Eating 7 days for $10 without coupons. Great for money emergencies, food stamp SNAP shopping, job loss, college students, or to store more money aside for a rainy day. Prices will vary across the USA.
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@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

See what these exact items cost in my updated video for 2022! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qLVjY6iSldfZhas.html

@glynglyn5473 3 жыл бұрын

That was great interesting also thank you

@danielleeasley880 3 ай бұрын

It's now 2024 and the total for all this in southern VA is 17.27 before tax

@spiotticd 4 жыл бұрын

For some this could be the difference between going to bed with a full belly or going to bed hungry.

@Pinkielover 3 жыл бұрын

This would be impossible living out of your car...

@tallandthatsall3172 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@pintobeangaming1620 3 жыл бұрын

You soft ass milenial

@amyzshan 3 жыл бұрын

just the pack of scallions in my country are worth 13 dollars...

@unapologeticella4540 3 жыл бұрын

@@Pinkielover its not impossible

@denvercatwoman6561 4 жыл бұрын

My wealthy neighbors eat beans and rice for dinner once a week so they and their four kids can be reminded that that's how much of the world eats. They also cook a meal once a month for all the people living in a nearby homeless motel. I realize that's off topic, but figured it wouldn't hurt anyone to read it.

@msliz1029 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Keeps things in perspective for their family.

@sonjawright518 4 жыл бұрын

Beans and rice is definitely cheap eats but so delicious if done right.

@No-handleneeded1 4 жыл бұрын

By Staying humble you’ll always be rich

@katherinehurt5238 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful little story thank you for sharing

@wtk6069 4 жыл бұрын

From beans and rice to beans and cornbread to southern bbq, I've learned that, ironically, poor people's food is the best victuals on Earth. I guess that's because they had to put a little more creativity into it to make it good.

@Tsiri09 4 жыл бұрын

I was homeless in San Antonio, TX for nearly 3 years and lived in a tent. No refrigeration. I worked on a laptop that was given to me at the local library (free wi fi) and made enough to feed me and my cat for around $10/week. I would buy a box of pancake mix (several servings), instant mashed potatoes (several servings) and so on. I saved up for powdered milk and powdered eggs. My cat and I ate pretty decently.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very heartwarming story. I am glad you had your buddy with you the whole time. Hope you are safe and secure now.

@dnxl1821 3 жыл бұрын

How did work on your laptop?

@dragn26 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Much respect to you:)

@gnatgonuts1592 3 жыл бұрын

Respecc

@jujiifruit9520 3 жыл бұрын

Did you gain weight from eating straight carbs?

@ozamatazbuckshank. 3 жыл бұрын

I consider myself frugal, but this video makes me realize I've never been poor. I got a little sad watching this. I hope everyone who has to eat like this has brighter days ahead.

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be sad. Thanks Oz!

@royaltyJkash 2 жыл бұрын

Ty I really appreciate that. I really really do. 🙏🏽

@IwasBlueb4 2 жыл бұрын

@Pulko172 2 жыл бұрын

If i can eat like this i can save 100$ a month

@seanservo3105 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in awe of ppl who are smart enough to make this work regardless of income. Why spend if you don't have to. It's delicious, and challenges/switching things up are always fun.

@tavern2468 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa your prices were wayyyyy different. I’ve never seen 98¢ milk in my damn life.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Yes to both.

@jadoresophya 4 жыл бұрын

@nikola zazzoslki I'm not asking this to be a wise guy, but a genuine question. How does white and Republican affect the prices of groceries?

@carpediem2445 4 жыл бұрын

It is nearly $4 a gallon here in Louisiana! I'm shook....

@RR-hb7nj 4 жыл бұрын

@nikola zazzoslki You must be living in some bougie hood ordering lobster. My area is good and cheap.

@TheDNDWizard 4 жыл бұрын

Damn right?! I'm over here in PA where we are known for our milk and it is still nearly $4 a gallon.

@RageRumi 4 жыл бұрын

This almost brought a tear to my eye. There are some families that go to sleep hungry at night and HAVE to eat like this. You taking the time out to show how one can make it off of 10 bucks a week is a blessing. This would be wise to do if your trying to pay off debt.

@NotSoCrazyNinja 4 жыл бұрын

My grandparents raised eight kids to adulthood on almost nothing in the way of income. Their secret was a yearly big vegetable garden, that the kids had to help tend to lol. They had a big vegetable garden every year until a few years before they passed. I knew their time was coming to end when my grandpa came in from the garden his last year growing it and told me "I can't keep doing this" before taking a nap. Two years later he passed. I miss him and his garden, but that garden fed his family for almost free. About the only things they purchased were flour, eggs, milk, and canning supplies and coffee.

@farmoboy83 4 жыл бұрын

@@NotSoCrazyNinja the message they passed to you and relatives will outlive them for many more years. I respect a lot people that are smart enough to use all the resources they have without being always complaining they dont have money to eat well etc. With few money you can eat extremelly well in a modern country. If you grow your own vegetables and possivly have some chickens you can be almost self sufficient. God bless people like your grandparents and hope the youngster learn this valuable lessons.

@SapioiT 3 жыл бұрын

@@farmoboy83 Even without chickens, you can still have a very small cricket farm (if you're not living in the city, due to the noise), and get plenty of protein intake that way, especially if you have some lard or hard cheese (due to those kids of fat helping with the digestion of the meat's nutrients).

@elizabethashton9590 3 жыл бұрын

THIS can't be done everywhere. If it could we'd all be rich.

@jamescooper9573 3 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethashton9590 what are you talking about?

@kaitlynrunion4192 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip for those saying they've never seen milk that cheap: One thing I used to do was buy whole milk and mix it with water. I'd do half milk and half water in my cup. It wound up tasting like a 1% milk to me.

@vinizan 2 жыл бұрын

i do the same and confirm that works very well

@bestopinion9257 2 жыл бұрын

lol, the point in eating is give the body nutrients. Water adds no calories and nutrients.

@lively7365 2 жыл бұрын

@@bestopinion9257 it's called budgeting, the milk is still present which gives the body calcium, potassium, B12, vitamin D, etc. Milk will still have calories if mixed with water to conserve its usage. You're just looking for a reason to troll in my best opinion.

@ASMRdreamydove 2 жыл бұрын

Ive done this too! Lighter on the tummy and tastes good!

@michibmoon 2 жыл бұрын

It really does! That was a trick my grandma taught me It also helps with mild lactose intolerance :)

@barrymcockiner6969 3 жыл бұрын

i’m only sixteen, yet i tend to worry about me being able to afford simple things in the future. this video really made me have a new perspective on how little money you can spend on enough food.

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Barry, it's smart of you to think of the future so you are prepared for financial success.

@Ryanbrio 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah good going Barry

@hello1868 2 жыл бұрын

same, it's cool to be conscious about budget, vids like this make me way less anxious about finances in the future/living alone. nice name btw barry mccockiner, ur a legend bro

@michibmoon 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, im 19 and I can afford most things the college gives me, but I want to try to live on my own in an apartment near the school soon so im preparing financially and mentally

@dakine4238 2 жыл бұрын

Start an investment fund early Barry

@CARGOCHIC1 4 жыл бұрын

My momma said, "If you got eggs you ain't hungry"

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

I like her viewpoint.

@susantaulli730 4 жыл бұрын

Thank God for those precious creatures we call chickens.

@SnapszDuhh 4 жыл бұрын

So many things you could do with eggs. She’s right!

@myso.u.l 4 жыл бұрын

CARGOCHIC1 hehe

@barbarat5729 4 жыл бұрын

Eggs got a horrible rap for awhile. They are the most perfect food. Thankful that I love them.

@yujibell 4 жыл бұрын

The eggs, milk and cereal alone would be 10$ where i live

@qualifiedcornstarch6859 4 жыл бұрын

The cereal alone would be $10 where I live

@notmyselfusee 4 жыл бұрын

At least!

@mindimoom9142 4 жыл бұрын

I could get milk and eggs for $10 but that's all.

@cory4682 4 жыл бұрын

What a difference in price,Canada is more expensive for food,5.58milk,3.39 bread,35.00 steak,in 2020 vegetables,fruit,dairy,meat will increase by 2.4.-4.0%.

@RameyRocks 4 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@thenormallife1138 4 жыл бұрын

I ain't never in my life got that amount of grocery for 10 bucks. I'm about to really start planning my shopping trips and meal planning

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

There are prices variances per location, but I hope you can get some really good deals wherever you are.

@michibmoon 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, it's what I'm trying to do as well

@user-px2ot 2 жыл бұрын

i was thinking exactly the same! i never plan, so that's a huge issue with me...but seeing this, i'm really impressed.

@aurastar027 3 жыл бұрын

It's a crazy how much food prices have inflated in a year.

@Lisawhatshersname 3 жыл бұрын

😢too right!

@NicholsKT 3 жыл бұрын

honestly; where I live (coastal Texas), nearly everything she put in her cart is now double the cost. For instance, I was in walmart yesterday and the carton of 1/2 dozen eggs was 79c, whereas she got a full dozen for 78c!

@helensmith6654 3 жыл бұрын

It’s interesting that our government doesn’t include food prices in calculating inflation rate.

@fightttttt 3 жыл бұрын

i never seen milk 98 cents in my life and i live in a area with decent food prices also never seen pepers for 50 cents but i guess i live up north. they use to be 80 cents now they are a dollar or two. Still can do the 10.00 a week thing with eggs,beef,pasta,pasta sauce, rice, bread, and maybe some tuna and bananas

@pepperco100 3 жыл бұрын

@aurastar The state where I live doubled food stamps for those entitled account COVID . So, of course, up went the price of groceries here. My husband and I both work. But, we still have a rather tight family grocery budget. It makes me angry to compare the groceries we buy with the expensive steaks, shrimp, Oreo ice cream cakes, etc. in the carts at checkout, which I watch paid for with food stamps. And, no, we are NOT Trump supporters. Thank you.

@krystalrayne5235 4 жыл бұрын

Me walking into Walmart..."I'm only spending $10" Me leaving Walmart... "I spent $786 🤦🏼"

@sprinhjada 4 жыл бұрын

Krystal Rayne 😂

@margeryshoulders1123 4 жыл бұрын

LOL. It's really funny because I identify with almost all comments, hence my laughter. I'm here in Brooklyn, NY (the new Manhattan with prices to go with) and have been on both sides of the topic and back again. Now, being disabled and pensioned out I'd love to leave if I could save more than two red cents a month, ha ha. I still say this - it would be nice if things were better though I know there are people (working) who are just happy that there are food pantries and/or churches and community centers that give food or groceries once or twice a week. Bottom line some folks dont even have that available, so BE THANKFUL FOR WHAT YOU'VE GOT!!

@JodBronson 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@estherspencer6432 4 жыл бұрын

I love in Brooklyn NY too and 💯 % Agee

@danicacrowther2814 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@rainbowsnbubbles 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen a gallon of milk for 98 cents in forty years.

@Lilyyysanchez 4 жыл бұрын

It’s 3.60 in Phoenix, the same one great value

@erxmzk 4 жыл бұрын

@@Lilyyysanchez Thats what it is here in Pennsylvania. I cant imagine milk ever being that cheap

@Narbyful 4 жыл бұрын

Or 98 cent per dozens eggs. Maybe that's Louisiana. But it's more like $1.78

@vivim10 4 жыл бұрын

I Live in Dallas, Tx and that's the price for a gallon of milk, sometimes go up to 1.29 but still good price, in Walmart .

@mimiwhite1993 4 жыл бұрын

In a neighboring town it's been about 90 to 98 cents a gallon for 3 or so years because there is an Aldi's there and they have milk uber cheap.

@lexiwilliams6204 3 жыл бұрын

I dont know where this lady is, but this is the cleanest Walmart I've ever seen in my life.

@christinadobbs6877 4 жыл бұрын

This is how we will have to learn how to cook during this pandemic,,,,

@solegonz762 3 жыл бұрын

My grandmother grew up one of 14 kids. When I was a preteen, she taught me to cook on a t-i-g-h-t budget. I really didnt understand why back then. She passed away 15 years ago. I have to tell you- I have utilized everything she taught me during this pandemic. I am so thankful for my diligent grandma- ...God Rest Her Soul & all my relatives for teaching me how to cook well & affordably.

@tamarabradshaw4799 4 жыл бұрын

Me at Walmart: what I don’t understand is how $1, $5, $7, $10 and $15 add up to $157???

@thenormallife1138 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SimplyBeautiful516 3 жыл бұрын

I know, right??? 😳

@misacruzader 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like since most items are priced so low, it tricks your brain into thinking you haven't spent much, so that you can afford to buy something else that you might not have otherwise.

@SarahSmith-ox5yr 3 жыл бұрын

It sucks

@OhDaiisy 3 жыл бұрын

Carry the 1.19 in taxes, but leave out the decimal

@CodexPotter 4 жыл бұрын

If you put the scallion ends in a small cup of water you can regrow them for months.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love that they can just keep growing.

@sarahsuero 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I’ve tried this also.

@erikalouwrens3992 4 жыл бұрын

You can do the same with the end of a bunch of celery.

@krestaleonard2128 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I did over the summer👍

@rhondalynn7163 4 жыл бұрын

Romaine lettuce too

@debbiechaney6607 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. When my children were grown and my husband had passed away my sweet father came to live with me for 4 years before he passed away. Every morning at breakfast he would tell me how my mother his wife had stretched a dollar. Lots of beans and rice everyday he said. We were little kids and I never remember going without because we had so much love coming to us. My mom also was a great seamstress until she passed away. She made all our clothes for 3 girls and one boy except for socks and underwear. We were so very lucky. Dad was a home delivery milkman for 32 years. Those times were wonderful. Thanks again for the great video. Debbie and Dexter Dog in S. California. 👩🐾😁👍

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the family stories you shared. You reminded me of my childhood as well. So sorry for your losses. Thank you Debbie & Dex :)

@youcanknowanything8489 3 жыл бұрын

thats a wondeful story...have u written in down...in a book or on a blog? folks love those kind of real life stories with good hearts🌻

@catlady2795 2 жыл бұрын

My next door neighbor's dog is named Dexter too! Such a cute name for a doggy 🐕 🐻☺

@Hazeleyesx2 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful memories

@eliasniwert3680 4 жыл бұрын

I just realized,, this was all vegeterian too. Shows how easy it is to just leave the meat out

@aditi4692 3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@savvakiscy 3 жыл бұрын

Meat is usually more expensive than dairy or vegetables

@sola_a 3 жыл бұрын

The tomatosauce had meat tho

@amandadiko2386 3 жыл бұрын

@@sola_a 😂😂Whaaat?

@medopw 3 жыл бұрын

what about eggs?

@Juriarte23 4 жыл бұрын

This brought back some memories from when I was a kid. My mom pulled some magical shit to get my brother and I though some tough times. Truly grateful for what I have.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Parents can pull some amazing tricks to get you through. My dad was really good with cooking something out of nothing. Thanks for sharing.

@phloridababe 4 жыл бұрын

My parents did, too. She taught me well so I can do it for my family.

@evettmagnolia7641 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, I grew up poor. My brothers and I survived off of beans and rice, tortillas, and chucharung. We were poor, but my mother seasoned her foods with love. Blessings. 🌼

@melissasaint3283 4 жыл бұрын

My mom made delicious homemade soups, which i still make! And she showed me how to take one chicken and a handful of ingredients and make enough delicious meals to last for days and days! And beans and rice, and omlettes, Fritatas made with leftovers or strata with stale bread, Pancakes from scratch with homemade rhubarb jam and stewed pink lentils, lentils with rice, yum! Thats delicious poor food no matter how much cash you have! But a box of mac n cheese with a can of tuna mixed in? Shudder! No!...it reminds me of the most meagre times. It tastes, for me, like being poor and really feeling poor, going to bed cold and waking up cold and having nowhere to go, and no way to get there, for days on end.

@Mrswatkins2u2 4 жыл бұрын

My sentiment exactly. I consciously eat leftovers even as breakfast never forgetting to appreciate what I have and that somewhere, someone has far less.

@kacym.118 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who is old enough to likely be your mother, and raised very poor, I was quite impressed with your budget and your food choices. You took a little and made it stretch. That’s what we have to do sometimes honey. Thank God daily for the food and good sense He has given you. God bless!

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kacy. What a nice message!

@MemoGrafix 4 жыл бұрын

My Mother would call that *_"I'm making a TRYIN' POT."_* I learned from her how to eat on a drastically low budget when needed, but I don't have to. My Mother was a veterinary doctor, she acted so poor for years in My youth, I thought We was, but she was very cheap, except for when it came to her religion, they got most of her & My Father's money, until him & her got divorced after 48 years.

@mr.greenjeans8323 4 жыл бұрын

@@MemoGrafix I can relate to this my parents grew up during the depression my father was a poor farm boy living on his grandparents farm the stories he would tell if they didn't produce it on the farm they didn't have it but that type of upbringing conditioned them for their whole lives my father was a cop during the day and a few evenings a week he would reposses furniture for local furniture stores and mom was a nursing assistant we were not poor but to hear them talk especially dad we were a scratch away from the soup line though at the time I had no clue what a soup line was but I grew up not having things and clothes my friend have I had clothes I wasn't exactly walking around in patches but if I wanted anything more I had a paper route and I mowed grass in the summer to buy those things but I had to buy my own mower and gas but I suppose that's what made me who I came to be I worked I raised my kids without food stamps I'm not saying anything against them if you need them by all means get them there was times I wish I had them but God always provides

@ladyl36 4 жыл бұрын

Kacy M. Oh wow very good shopper I spend over $10 at dollar tree

@TT-di4qz 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! Extreme budgeting is something we all have to do from time to time. Thank God for what we have and are able to do!

@Glotglot 4 жыл бұрын

When my kids were younger I shopped more like this video than I do today. I got out the calendar, one month of my pay stubs and all my bills from the last month. I set up a menu accounting for the protein for the meals first. I added up how much to pay the 1st half of the month and how many bills could wait till the 2nd check. Sometimes I got food stamps but not usually. Then I would mark what protein for dinner I planned for which day. The amount I had for groceries for 2 weeks as a single mom would vary depending on whether I had 2 or 4 kids with me that month. Then I would go through the fridge and cupboards to see what kinds of staples we needed or if we had plenty of frozen or canned goods, could I splurge on one of the kids'favorite dinners. Then I laid out the month budget and menu on a page I could take shopping with me. Did I really need that much cheese, or could I get less if I got a boxed mac n cheese, stuff like that. I would bring everything home and divide meats into dinner sized portions and not in plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn. Of course I could change what was for dinner on Tues. if I just switched a couple meals around. Sometimes, after putting all the food away, the kids would look in the fridge complaining there was nothing to eat. At dinner one would invariably say, "How did you make this? There was no food in there." Pointing at the fridge. There were plenty of times I had loose change in the bottom of my purse and I could scrape together enough for bread and hotdogs until payday tomorrow. I sometimes felt it was divine intervention when I took my 8 quarters into the store and found a $20 on the floor. I tried to turn it in, but the store told me to keep it. Such a blessing when I needed it most. :)

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these memories, Dorothy :)

@mycupoverflows7811 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@Hazeleyesx2 2 жыл бұрын

I love these memories you shared!

@SimplyBeautiful516 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me how much I can change in my grocery shopping.

@patrickdaigle996 4 жыл бұрын

“A gallon of milk is 0,98$” *Cries in Canadian*

@justjulie2826 4 жыл бұрын

That's almost unheard of!

@evdances 4 жыл бұрын

*Cries with you in San Francisco*

@kid4961 4 жыл бұрын

*cries in Massachusetts too*

@citrusciderr 4 жыл бұрын

*Cries in Seattle*

@yeidycacho9736 4 жыл бұрын

Right? It’s $6 in PR.

@jennifersnavely7826 4 жыл бұрын

This video made me realize that I eat way too much. 😆

@hulahole 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Snavely sams here. What was one meal for her is like a nibble for me😂

@LadyBeritanavatarius 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think this is healthy in the long run, it's more for emergency or short-term.

@RachelRLewis-ho3wq 4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer Snavely lmao my first thought was “this video was not made from someone whos lived in The South” hahaha I can eat this $10 of food in about 2-4 hours 😭😭😭 #fatlife #chunkyyetfunky

@mythoughts2726 4 жыл бұрын

Same. I eat double the amount she eats every meal and I’m only 5.2 and 115 pounds .😂

@DeeVina88 4 жыл бұрын

Thats all i could think of like damn id be put by Thursday lol

@elliotrobinson9233 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty hardcore budgeting, thanks for showing us how to survive. Hard times makes us stronger and wiser.

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

So true, Elliot. Thank you!

@AbelFloresP 3 жыл бұрын

I always heat up my tortillas before eating them with anything. It makes for a better texture and flavor, plus the tortillas don't break. Thanks for making such a cool video and showing that you can still eat well when in a budget!

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, most people heat them up. I like the taste of them cold or warmed. Thanks for the compliment!

@austin2842 4 жыл бұрын

Go for oats instead of raisin bran. Cheaper, healthier, and keeps you full.

@sherryscoffeebreak1786 4 жыл бұрын

Maroxa Talks I think she meant milk.

@Hx3ney 4 жыл бұрын

For the price of a box of cereal which is typically 7 to 9 servings you get 32 servings of oatmeat for the large quick oats

@lalalahihihi 4 жыл бұрын

Austin i hate oatmeal 😖 so mushy, reminds me of throw up!

@dollhouseq1530 4 жыл бұрын

HATE oatmeal! Lol

@user-ri9tt2ip4m 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. A pack of old fashioned oats is 3$ and lasts us( family of 2) for a month

@SpunkyGrubber 4 жыл бұрын

When you get to the white bulb of the scallions put them into a glass of water. They will completely regrow in about two weeks. Just make sure to change the water every few days.

@foreverhis5833 4 жыл бұрын

You can do celery and romain lettuces whole carrot tops. They have some suggestions on Pinterest. I think its called never buy these veggies again. I have done it, it does work.

@danakarloz5845 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@wintertontoday 4 жыл бұрын

What?! That's great to know, thanks heaps 😃😃

@misskhing5322 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pro tip.

@Kat-op2sh 4 жыл бұрын

I do this! Its incredible.

@downtime86stars17 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen boards where someone worries about not being able to get 3 meals a day on a limited food budget, but in the same comment, complain that it is because the price of items like TV dinners is so high. I wonder how many people were never taught to cook.

@lifebeyondthesalary2458 3 жыл бұрын

Most of us these days were not taught to cook. So KZfaq is now teaching us (me).

@judyjohnson9610 3 жыл бұрын

It's a fallout of the two income family.

@nk-qs1lc 3 жыл бұрын

@@judyjohnson9610 how??

@allysonbeaulieu7351 3 жыл бұрын

Judy Johnson no, it’s the failing of our public school system, by eliminating budgets for home ec classes

@annarocha3254 2 жыл бұрын

@@allysonbeaulieu7351 then how did people know how to cook long before public school was a thing? Because it was passed down from parent to child.

@naildavinci431 3 жыл бұрын

So I have to admit that I have a overwhelming amount of food available to me but something about your videos are so practical and satisfying. It’s a vibe 😉

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Jewelz baby, how are you? Haven't seen a comment from you in a while! I'm happy your pantry is a-plenty!

@naildavinci431 3 жыл бұрын

The Quaint Housewife I’m doing very well all things considered. Glad to be enjoying your videos 😊

@sonyadeantonio 4 жыл бұрын

My grandmother told me if I was ever broke to skip the meat and eat potatoes, stick with legumes rice beans tortillas and eggs for the week and you should have enough fiber and vitamins . Mash your beans with the end of a cup

@josephvargas480 4 жыл бұрын

Beads, rice and corn tortillas got me thru some tough times. Even put on a pound or two.

@nomad7540 4 жыл бұрын

@@lynnreed7342 What is the Bragg way of eating??

@nmccutcheon2243 4 жыл бұрын

No Mad Vegan/plant based diet. I’ve been eating that way for five years now. Dr. Bragg and his daughter Patricia promoted that way of eating. There is also a line of health products including Dr Bragg’s organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and Liquid Aminos that is a sub for soy sauce.

@linute7661 4 жыл бұрын

Bean sprouts added to eggs is great!

@ashley3461 4 жыл бұрын

@@nmccutcheon2243 Yes! Plant based diet for the win!

@c.j.4014 4 жыл бұрын

I'm out of work for 2 months while recovering from surgery and that has decimated my financial situation. I cannot thank you enough for sharing this because not only is it a budget I can swing, but you actually have breakfast/lunch/dinner for the week (most videos end up being $20-$30+/week but really only for lunch or lunch/dinner). Plus, it seems reasonably healthy and doable for someone who doesn't have a lot of time to cook or do major meal prepping. You are a Godsend, honestly. Thank you thank you thank you!!! ♡

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Charlie, I hope you are doing okay still. I can relate to what you are saying. It is tough on recovery as well when you are stressed out over finances. Please let me know if you see my reply. Please send me an e-mail. You can find my e-mail address on my "About" page. Also, here is my food budget series playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLeju7WMw9rxtgQes7DEjKkM6IloGD9ksr

@elsieleeman8505 4 жыл бұрын

I had to download this and send it to myself it's a reminder that I'm wasting too much money .. I thankyou so much for this video.

@suzybailey-koubti8342 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you, C.J.

@ernestalopez5926 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Hope people who are in need see that with a little planning and effort, anyone can eat healthy for very little money.

@alexeloriaga8285 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and a good way to show how to make a dollar stretch! It's also very cool to see the types of meals that different people gravitate towards when getting the most out of a little.

@michelledesroches4627 4 жыл бұрын

Always find where the reduced fruits and vegetables are. They’re still fine to eat

@starrf4103 4 жыл бұрын

I went to the Walmart site for my local store, and filled my cart with the most identical items I could find. My total ended up being $11.66- the deal breaker was the milk, since the cheapest gallon was $1.91. Still, pretty darn close.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

I think you did great, Starr.

@TheWellspringoflife 4 жыл бұрын

Still not bad! Well done!

@krystalcarey 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. I think she got the milk on sale, so that's probably not always going to be an option.

@amyestes6671 4 жыл бұрын

@@krystalcarey Generic chewable 'Tums' style antacids, can also be used as calcium supplements, if you can't get milk. I've seen bottles of them priced at a dollar.

@teeratrack 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I lived in the states a gallon of milk in Canada is close $4.50-5.00

@SherryEllesson 4 жыл бұрын

Housewife - Everyone's jumping in talking about prices in their area vs yours and many are missing the point - Having a distinct budget, shopping very carefully to get the most bang for the buck, and not giving in to whim are what's offered in this video, and I for one say, "kudos to you."

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support, Sherry :)

@islandgrlwithgunz623 4 жыл бұрын

There's no way I can get those prices here but I'm so glad she didn't go for ramen noodles 😂 wish school kids was taught this parents now days sure aren't

@floggyWM1 4 жыл бұрын

@@islandgrlwithgunz623 i dont know if this is the twilight zone, but i havent seen milk for 97 cents since the early 90s

@monti42 4 жыл бұрын

Empire Lifts Back...if you do please tell me because I go through 5 gallons every 2 weeks for a 3 year old 😒

@tncowgirl34 4 жыл бұрын

Also always eat before you go to the grocery store or else you'll be tempted to get stuff you don't need/can't afford.

@CC-TimesTwo 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you put this video together...easy to follow and the meals matched up with your groceries without too many extras. I feel hopeful and inspired. Living on a budget is not easy! Thank you for the ideas.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, CC!

@jesslytton2058 3 жыл бұрын

I wish i would of seen this when I was living on my own. I pretty much survived off of cup noodles, ramen, Peanut butter sandwiches, and $1 frozen dinners. Not all at once though. Usually by time i paid everything I had at most $10 sometimes if im lucky $20 to pay for groceries and any other household items i needed (like pet food, laundry soap etc.) I'll def keep these videos saved as I'm getting ready to move back out once i get another job! Thank you!!

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

I understand your struggle. Best wishes to you, Jess!

@Vivian1107 4 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST and most realistic food haul I've come across that is extremely low budget. And it was pretty healthy and nutritious also considering the cost.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

It is good to read this gracious feedback. Thanks!

@girlygirlwoman 4 жыл бұрын

I TOTALLY 100% AGREE WITH YOU Vivian!

@Ingrid0410 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheQuaintHousewife Yes here on YOUTube we are bombarded with all these folks who seem to have it all, endless hauls, etc. Some folks are struggling, and still trying to provide for their families. I commend you for showing this.! Well done! Don't forget the Lord God is your provider and your strength and shield. Psalm 28: 7-9

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Ingrid, thank you for the psalm. Needing Jesus especially these days!

@dumpsterfire5818 4 жыл бұрын

thank God I'm not in that position cuz 1 litre of milk in my country in going to be 4 dollars

@marissaelera5817 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I’ve seen a challenge like this not have food that’s hopelessly disgusting. Good job!

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks!

@pescaditodiabolico 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of food are they making / buying?

@WellValUa 4 жыл бұрын

just curious, which food do you find hopelessly disgusting?

@alexislinehan9561 3 жыл бұрын

I always stock up on tomato paste because it’s usually $.50 or less for a can, and one can mixed with a few cups of water and seasoning makes a great pasta sauce! Tomato paste can be used in so much. It’s a staple in my kitchen

@toniroberts8117 3 жыл бұрын

Way before the internet days.. I actually did this exact same thing for a project at school. Was tons of fun. So cool to see other kids doing this now with the ability to share online for others 👍 Love it.

@grumblekin 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had rough times in grad school but I never had to live on 10 bucks a week...I’m not sure that I could. Kudos to you for showing how it can be done!

@nightlady2001 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, even if you don't need to, it's good to know how you could, just in case

@somebody4244 4 жыл бұрын

I could probably do it on 20 a week, but I have a son to look after too and that’s where all my money and food goes lol. Kids eat so much all the time. I could live on very little.

@arelieparedes8269 4 жыл бұрын

The Mexican in me sees frijoles y huevos dorados, chilaquiles, torta de huevo, tortillas con sal, tacos de frijoles, huevos rancheros & the list goes on lmaooo

@loripatton5638 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not Latina, but I'm with you. There is so much more food to be made.

@TheGoldenCapstone 4 жыл бұрын

@@loripatton5638 you could vary the diet in a million different ways based on regional diets. Not just your Latina way.

@outdoorprincess6617 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best comment 😂😂🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

@ninilovenana 4 жыл бұрын

👀 so... when’s dinner.

@reynablanc5567 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking lol

@wallyxl647 3 жыл бұрын

Mexican here. The eggs, scallions and milk blew my mind, usually I buy those items for double the price (or triple lately, thanks to the pandemic). Didn't grew up poor, even though there were some rough times, but my parents taught me how to cook, so I could learn how much it costs to bring food to the table. So I completely appreciate this type of videos. So cool.

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Walter!

@heehooligan 3 жыл бұрын

I've been in a pinch recently and need to save money. This movie literally saves me and my boyfriend. Thank you so much for making this!!❤

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Mushempu, I am happy to know this video is useful to you! I have more of those videos on my channel as well. Thanks!

@andreagarcia3934 4 жыл бұрын

1 lb of rice, 1 lb of dry beans, onion,garlic, tomatoes, jalapenos, corn tortillas, small bag of potatoes, 1 dozen eggs. Chicken drumstick or thighs are super inexpensive when on sale. You could make so much with these simple food items assuming you have oil and basic seasonings at home. Also the store you choose to shop at makes all the difference.

@JustMe-gs9xi 4 жыл бұрын

yes, i was def. thinking rice.

@JustMe-gs9xi 4 жыл бұрын

for me: 1lb rice, i lb dry beans. Onion, garlic, tomato, green pepper. flour tortillas, potatoes, eggs. chicken wings.

@apache-yaquibrown4060 4 жыл бұрын

Aldi's 79 cent eggs, $1 corn flakes, etc.

@milomilo55 4 жыл бұрын

@Liz Lee How do you make bulgogi, pot roast, sauerbraten, gyros etc., with chicken thighs? I think you switched the chicken to beef mid-way through your comment hahaha

@Jesus.SaVeS77 4 жыл бұрын

Gdaftern. Apache-Yaqui Brown Wow! 😯😨😮We don't hva Aldi's where I live. That must be the Midwest & the South?? I did👂a Fam. member from St.Louis MO. Talk abt Aldi's. 😊😉

@hwarner615 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. I find I buy too much, don’t plan my meals and end up throwing things away. Maybe I should do this instead.

@MoondustManwise 3 жыл бұрын

Preparing to live on my own, and I'm scared at how little money I'll have to stretch for groceries and the like. Watching anything I can to get into low budget meal planning

@louib716 3 жыл бұрын

Find the clearance section of your grocery store. Dont buy anything ridiculous and or gross just bc its cheap, but if you see cheap staples in good condition, it can help you save money. I bought a pack of tortillas for 59 cents yesterday. Also, buy clearance produce and throw it in the freezer. I had cooking spinach for a year for 99 cents. I also had 5 dollars worth of cooking tomatoes last me an entire winter ( and I eat a LOT of tomatoes). Also, try to meal prep to decrease your temptation to buy ready made convenience food that is more expensive and less healthy. Hope that helps a little.

@christinebutler7630 2 жыл бұрын

Go to Goodwill where most likely you can get a crockpot. A crockpot is your friend. There are so many avatars of beans and grains: pintos and cornbread, black beans and rice, lentils and rice or bulghur, split pea soup and whole wheat soda bread, channa dal and rice, Moroccan chickpeas and couscous.....you won't be.bored, and you can eat super.cheap and healthy

@eleanor1531 2 жыл бұрын

same

@strawberryme08 3 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy how many people don’t know how to prepare basic foods. Basic cooking skills are lacking

@shippermd 4 жыл бұрын

Oatmeal would've been cheaper and a longer-lasting breakfast meal.

@KlassikVrse 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@milomilo55 4 жыл бұрын

...and good for making cookies or using as a ground beed extender too!

@danakarloz5845 4 жыл бұрын

Shipper I agree. Oatmeal and raisins

@sweetpeach3293 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe she doesn't like oatmeal

@clemfandango6897 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! Just had a bowl myself. It keeps me sated most of the day.

@NeighborofKT 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone trying to do this should save the change every week until you get enough extra money to buy pantry staples....that will really expand your menu options.

@KF-zs8oq 4 жыл бұрын

I usually buy 1 bulk item every 2-3week's and that's how I keep it like 1kg of barley,rice,quinoa , beans and I get all the spices every now and then and make recipes accordingly I'm always going though canned stuff so I don't really stock that

@OmegaMetalic 4 жыл бұрын

I would have purchase tomato with the last cents and slice it in to some of the meals

@hayleywarner6152 3 жыл бұрын

Tax though

@Robinbonds 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very good meal planning and you don't talk about everything in the world like others do you explain everything and have a very nice voice

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear this, Robin. Thanks!

@QueensNativeNYC 4 жыл бұрын

I feel kind of sad for someone who only has 10 bucks a week to spend on food, but I know what it's like, been there! But you did a great job selecting all that food for a ten spot

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was a budget experiment. But we need the extra money anyway!

@maryannebrown2385 4 жыл бұрын

I think we’ve all been there at some point! My teenagers have always had me to cook and take care of them. I worry as they head off to college and independent living how they will eat well on a budget. I have tried to provide a good example, but I think videos like this are a great teaching tool on how someone can manage through tight times and not put themselves in debt by breaking down and charging to a credit card when they cannot afford it.

@rachelm7525 4 жыл бұрын

Kind of shows also just how much we are all over-spending! I wonder how much of that is down to clever marketing, which we all think we're immune to? ! 🙂

@mayatineal9284 4 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it. Im struggling now, fridge is empty now😪. I guess thats why I watched this so when i come across 10 dollars ill know what to do

@lelaarceneaux9101 4 жыл бұрын

@@mayatineal9284 you may have tried avenues for help at a time like this. An idea is a Catholic Church. They have food pantries and you aren't required to be a Catholic the get help. Other food banks and family agencies may be able to help also. Keeping you in prayers.

@stephenhunter6507 4 жыл бұрын

When I first moved out of my parent's house my shopping list was eerily similar. Small trick was using a straw to suck the air out a plastic bag and freezing meal sized portions. Now, years later, great job and family, I still shop smart allowing us to save and invest.

@HORSESNDOGS9 3 жыл бұрын

Wise gentleman

@arrinskid.4595 3 жыл бұрын

i cackled at your pfp

@sollxbx 3 жыл бұрын

omg, this just makes you realize how easy you have it, and that there are people that have this kind of budget for food. When I look at this I just can't imagine that this is enough for three meals for seven days... I mean there are people that have it even worse but still.. my budget is usually 20 dollars (I'm a student) but that's only when i get the essentials... though I don't have these kinds of bargains.

@bethdamon3136 2 жыл бұрын

So inspiring... i am retired and have found that I have been wasting money on food and throwing things out. You have inspired me to plan my meals better! Thank you!!

@Camila-ih1jd 4 жыл бұрын

Dollar tree also has a decent food section to get basic items like rice, tomato sauce, pasta, seasonings, etc.

@katherinehurt5238 4 жыл бұрын

I agree I go there as often as I can

@benjaminstalcup 4 жыл бұрын

Dollar tree spices help our cheap food taste amazing!

@kolleenwynn3842 4 жыл бұрын

I have to be careful with Dollar tree food sometimes it's a smaller package which If I am cooking for myself that can be a bonus.

@Himesua 4 жыл бұрын

Except you're paying 1$ for something you can often get for $.50 like. Or single servings where other places you'd get multiple. So be careful what you get

@MaryJaneJones. 4 жыл бұрын

It's like poundland

@TP-nx7uf 4 жыл бұрын

And people ask me what diet I went on when I moved from Central Europe to the UK to live on my own and lost 10kg. No diet my frieds, just being so poor I could not afford to eat too much lol. I rememeber eating beans, pasta and eggs all the time for one year before I finally got some good part-time job and even after that I couldn´t get used to buy expensive food so I stayed slim. I am grateful for that experience, taught me to save every penny and live a minimalist lifestyle.

@francescadi5676 3 жыл бұрын

Some people when they are poor gain weight, by eating pasta and rice. When they are rich, they can eat salmon and all kind of vegetables and stay skinny.

@DiaJasin 3 жыл бұрын

@@francescadi5676 nah the poor gain weight cause they don't burn any calories

@desertsane 3 жыл бұрын

@@DiaJasin Oh? Tell that to the kids in africa.

@-digitama- 3 жыл бұрын

i live in the UK so i don't even have a walmart and this was still very helpful for me for budgeting ideas, and i like how friendly and laid back the vid is, no blasting music or anything. thanks :)

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks JT. I don't like jarring the senses. God bless the UK.

@Xaider1026 2 жыл бұрын

I love all the comments and suggestions here. I learned a lot. I promise I would be more wiser when grocery shopping and it would definitely save me a lot of money! Thank you for your video.

@TheQuaintHousewife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jandro!

@derrickwatkins2431 4 жыл бұрын

I got to stop eating out now after seening this.. well done ,well done. My friend..

@HORSESNDOGS9 3 жыл бұрын

For real though. If a meal out costs 10 dollars you can make a meal fit for a king for yourself at home for the same amount. I know people are busy, but if you can cook or meal prep at home, you will save money and eat healthier

@joncampos5551 3 жыл бұрын

Really. I feel so guilty. Lol. Just wish I wasn’t so lazy about cooking.

@charmq777 3 жыл бұрын

Derrick Watson...someone has too keep restaurants in business...so...do what you can.

@person-ey2ct 3 жыл бұрын

Exact thoughts..wish you the best

@person-ey2ct 3 жыл бұрын

@@joncampos5551 just try You can do it

@LaDonna_Arcona 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else scream “put it back!” When you saw her pick up a may 29th milk vs the 30th next to it 🤣🤣

@ComputerBLEW 4 жыл бұрын

NERD ALERT!

@sandimiller4994 4 жыл бұрын

Yes hahaha

@michellemorris9679 4 жыл бұрын

LaDonna Arcona I swear it almost made me twitch 😂

@gidgitsmith5958 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand your comment. Can you explain please?

@mary7256 4 жыл бұрын

No LaDonna. If she's eating for a week she doesn't need to milk to last anywhere near that long.

@kenatkins3781 3 жыл бұрын

Oh My Gosh. I am So glad I found your sight. The budget is right on for my life AND the food ideas you came up with are my kinda eating. Thanks for sharing this with us. I am looking forward to seeing more. Bless you.

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Ken, so glad to hear this. God bless!

@Hazeleyesx2 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when you do these videos. I find all of your emergency / budget meals to be delicious and filling.

@TheQuaintHousewife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eliza!

@s0phi76 4 жыл бұрын

I used to see these on my recommended and be like "that's sad...*scrolls down & ignores*" As a VERY VERY broke college student, I can confirm this is going to save my life lmao

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there. I hope this video does help you. Thanks.

@feewaybilz 4 жыл бұрын

Add a bag of potatoes and a bag of rice about another $4 total you will have much more filling meals you can make baked potatoes fried potatoes potato salad add the potatoes with the beans and eggs for breakfast

@rosestewart1606 4 жыл бұрын

@@feewaybilz I agree with this. When we were both in uni we made more from scratch and made things that we could warm quickly later or take to school. Like chili, shepherd's pie and pizza. We really only had time to cook on weekends. For the cost of one muffin at school you can make a dozen at home.

@moonistew 4 жыл бұрын

never thought of it like that but yes, it can save a "life".

@karentravis8169 4 жыл бұрын

@simonethach7134 4 жыл бұрын

Been asian we always stockup on rice, noodles, eggs, fish, chickens and natural herbs that we grow in the back yard with basic ingredients we can have a good and healthy meal really save on grocery.

@amytowery6616 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I enjoy learning all your frugal tips and recipes. Sending love and prayers your way! ❤

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amy! Love and prayers to you too!

@kelseyvekoff2330 2 жыл бұрын

So many great ideas! Definitely using this now!!

@Marjorie5219205 4 жыл бұрын

In Alabama that $10 worth of food would have cost at least $20 in my Walmart - I have never seen ANY of those prices so low here. Bananas are never under .59 and milk almost $4. Cheapest cereal $3-4! It was a fun to watch video though

@jpbonil426 4 жыл бұрын

Try Aldi, Save A Lot or another discount store. You can do it! It takes some looking around the shelves. Eggs were 58 cents at my Aldi in Florida today.

@mary7256 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I live in Alabama and my food prices are really close to what is in the video.

@christmasmonster723 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in Wyoming and my eggs and milk are around $1.

@user-nq6mf2gu7z 4 жыл бұрын

Go to the bulk section and make your own granola !

@BeeinTX 4 жыл бұрын

I am in Houston and milk is about $2

@RIXRADvidz 4 жыл бұрын

Totally reminds me of when I was growing up in New Mexico, lots of eggs and beans and chile and tortillas we made ourselves, we didn't eat fancy, but we never went hungry either.

@ms.hotdoglegs614 3 жыл бұрын

I live in NM and that is exactly what I am eating right now, but extra green on the side.

@maureenmillikan6518 3 жыл бұрын

This may be best frugal grocery shopping trip I have seen. I am also older and was raised very poor - I know how to cook and stretch groceries. So many of the other people's videos show convenience foods that are always more expensive. Great video that should help a lot of younger people with frugal grocery shopping and cooking!

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these lovely words, Maureen!

@meekie5105 2 жыл бұрын

i’m from australia and our prices are pretty high but this gives me a good idea on what i need rather than what i want when i go out shopping, thank you :) i live out of home and i don’t have family i can rely on to help me in terms of rent and bills so i need to rely on things like only spending $10 on groceries for the week. thank you so much for posting this :)

@nancyfring2093 4 жыл бұрын

It breaks my heart that this is a reality in "developed countries" I can only be grateful and thank God for everything that I have. To whoever is going through this. Please stay strong.

@heatheroneill9128 4 жыл бұрын

Not only in developing countries. Some people right here in the U.S. must live like this. Sometimes with even less.

@Shams03079 4 жыл бұрын

Food is definitely not a problem in developing countries. I'm from Morocco and it's very difficult to go hungry in here... Food is very affordable and people help each other a lot. 10 dollars is enough to feed 2people , very heatlhy vegetables and fruits, for a week. What's expensive here for people is healthcare and housing ...

@crazydanger 4 жыл бұрын

You might have seen too many lies. It's much harder to get quality food in developed countries than in developing countries. I come from one and we always ate fresh produce and meat, grown and bred locally. Most processed products were too foreign for us and they costed a fortune. I still remember as a kid dreaming of eating a big Mac (first time I had it was at 18 yo) and drinking as much coke as I could. Processed foods were literally a luxury for us. Nowadays I live in a developed country and I enjoy major food safety, choice and freedom. However for that I must work constantly and pay for this security from my taxes. So people are more likely to become poor and starved in developed countries... Not to mention the regular food waste at all levels and MOST IMPORTANTLY people (mostly those in the city) that have forgotten how to provide food for themselves without a freaking supermarket.

@betsabemaldonado1060 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine how people eats in undeveloped countries, like Venezuela and Cuba

@franz3810 3 жыл бұрын

you gotta see Latin America, prices are higher but wages are 1/5

@shellirk2819 4 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome lesson! Not a single packet of ramen noodles! Yippeee!

@valeriemaddox9770 4 жыл бұрын

Shelli RK - I know, right.

@jcwoods2311 4 жыл бұрын

Ramen noodles are 18 cents a pack at the store near me. I use 1/2 of the salt packet so my blood pressure doesn't spike. Along with corn tortillas, they are a staple for me eating cheaply.

@helenkuveke966 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job!! God bless! 🙏

@NotSoCrazyNinja 4 жыл бұрын

Those cheap ramen bricks can be good as a base for a meal if you throw out the seasoning packet, but, really, you can get better noodles in dry form for only slightly more in cost. It's more for the lazy cook who is hungry and doesn't care overly much about how the end result tastes or what kind of texture it has. I'm big on texture which is why I love buckwheat noodles. Their texture is pleasing to me.

@monkey571 4 жыл бұрын

I buy ramen noodles not because they’re cheap and I’m on a budget but because they taste so good

@Laura-ip1ij 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video! I am trying to show my daughter how to budget and save money. She is in 9th grade and soon will be off to college so trying to get her ready. One tip...egg with bell pepper and tortilla is delicious as a breakfast taco!

@AM-ln7op 2 жыл бұрын

This is very realistic and good video, well done. One additional tip: at least where I live you'll save money when you bake bread yourself from scratch. It's quite easy and very satisfying to have warm fresh buns. I add oats for extra flavor and fiber, bake all of them at once and freeze them. That way you may be able to squeeze more fresh greens in your budget.

@erictokar3980 4 жыл бұрын

I think Walmart needs to get into the home rental market. Two bedroom apartment 700 square feet only $199 per month.

@mrdan5943 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live? Thats ridiculously cheap!

@quinnsyoutube 3 жыл бұрын

Roll back rental prices to 1990 😂😂😂

@meou_meou 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrdan5943 in India u can get a 2 bedroom apartment for 120 dollars in a city. Or even cheaper 😅

@gothica3605 3 жыл бұрын

Me in my efficiency apartment with no bedroom costing $250 per month: 😶

@faukerconsulting835 3 жыл бұрын

@@quinnsyoutube my first apartment as a newlywed was $195/mo👍

@cassie9147 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. This makes me want to be more frugal & responsible with my money. I'm shocked at these prices. A bell pepper in my neighborhood is nearly $2!

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

You can't help what the prices are where you live. It's really just about eating the cheapest, healthiest food you are able to purchase (if you need to save money anyway).

@djondjon 4 жыл бұрын

Grow the peppers, and they will cost much, much less!

@DrownedCarcass88 3 жыл бұрын

Eating out really adds up, recently I started meal prepping and budget shopping and have been able to save up so much over a short time

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

@DrownedCarcass88 It sounds like you are making great choices. Best wishes for your prosperity!

@TheFinancialDev 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your journey!

@FangsOfTheNidhogg 2 жыл бұрын

I make a good living and am young living on my own in LA, but these kind of frugal values are valuable to learn these shopping skills early. It’s easy to spend more than this on a single cocktail going out with friends, so finding ways to feed myself on the cheap and allocate more towards experiences with friends while I’m young is great!

@sandraoliver5776 4 жыл бұрын

My jaw is still hanging at these prices. Food in Australia is a LOT more.

@erin8635 4 жыл бұрын

seriously, $4 for eggs, $4 for milk, $3.5 for green onions, $1 for capsicum

@MrTmenzo 4 жыл бұрын

Vegemite sandwich

@AnnaEvanzASMR 4 жыл бұрын

I just went to Woolworths and spent $98 😂😭

@katiedolan4500 4 жыл бұрын

Sandra Oliver I’m in NZ and could cry at how cheap it is over there 😭

@Lindamartinez379 4 жыл бұрын

That much food will cost me $40 dollars here in Western Australia 😰😰

@msteach3082 4 жыл бұрын

This is immense discipline. Much respect!

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@moonistew 4 жыл бұрын

msteach, ahhh, "discipline " is the word I was thinking of.

@lynb2039 4 жыл бұрын

@@moonistew most FOOD is NOT expensive in USA. Most PROCESSED FOOD IS. And thats not including cost of getting to/from stores, your time spent shopping, wear/tear on car, travelling in crap weather, taxes, and on and on. Ive read many stories of immigrants who came here with only a few dollars and using DISCIPLINE and SAVING their pennies, theyre now very wealthy and successful

@ethanatk 2 жыл бұрын

Completely insane how much prices have inflated since this video was made.

@newatiny344 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is great for college kids! Thank you so much for this!

@suestaley844 4 жыл бұрын

I did this shopping today at Wal-Mart and its not far off. Milk was $3 a gallon instead of $1 and peppers were 78 cents but still got out at just over $12. Good tips for cheap meals

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, yayyy. So happy you did this haul. I hope you enjoy it!

@traceygreene6623 4 жыл бұрын

I paid only 1.43 for a half dozen of eggs at Wal-Mart I'm in Connecticut

@jeneenburns5245 4 жыл бұрын

I can usually get the cheapest milk at less than two dollars.

@sweetsugarjones 4 жыл бұрын

Impressed by your contribution to our culture @The Quaint Housewife. This humble act of sharing your resourcefulness on nutrition can make a real difference, as evidenced by the comments here. This type of community participation (including your genuine replies) is everything I love about KZfaq.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was really nice of you. I love KZfaq for gracious commenters such as yourself. Thank you so much!

@truepenny2514 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful and sane-making to know other people sometimes eat like this, and that’s what you got to do, no shame in it. God bless.

@TheQuaintHousewife 3 жыл бұрын

God bless Penny!

@linniebee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! i have about 100tl weekly allowance for food and this is about 150 for my countrys grocery prices but im sure i can get inspo and work around it. Youre helping out a college student so SO much with these videos right now when i had started to feel like i would give up and be at minus every month.

@katemill3632 4 жыл бұрын

As a senior I eat like this every week, I don't eat dairy My budget is $25.00 per week with $25. to stock the pantry with sales for $125.00 per month, eggs, oatmeal, rice and beans, spaghetti, and ramen are common place in my home. I would love to see more ideas you have for people with situations like my own, thank you.

@TheQuaintHousewife 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to do a video about this in the future. I like your food staples!

@edlira5683 4 жыл бұрын

You should go to food pantries, stock up on food.

@SoniaRenea 4 жыл бұрын

Watch for sales on whole chickens. I boil it and get a tasty broth from it that can be separated and frozen. Same with the meat. A grocery store chain in Kansas City has turkeys on sale for .49/lb. Right now!

@sandrarios1413 4 жыл бұрын

kate mill Dinner and lunch 1 Kilbaska polish sausage (Cut in small pieces and fry in small amount of oil and some cut up onion) Add 1 can of garbanzos 1 cut up Idaho potato Season with 1 tbsp chicken bullion and a package of golla seasoning) dissolve in water , add water to pot until almost all items are cover not too much water. Cook for 20 minutes low to medium heat or until potato is tender. Eat with white rice. For one person you have a meal for a 3,4 days easily.

@blueeyedangel4774 4 жыл бұрын

@@SoniaRenea I'm in Kansas....where is this sale at I'm not that far from Kansas City...thanks :-)

@jesskarose2446 4 жыл бұрын

Im in a isolated town in Canada and As an experiment I bought the same things, we didn’t have all the brands but I bought the cheapest thing on the shelf. My total is $29.62.

@tedwilson3525 4 жыл бұрын

Jess R Chalet N. Nothing is “free”, but I don’t have to mortgage my house after a stay in the hospital either. The whole point of this video is to show that if one takes the time, and the effort for meal planning, it can be done.

@jesskarose2446 4 жыл бұрын

Chalet N I don’t think anyone ever thought it was free, we deffanitly pay for it. But it a worth it.

@nursevanhelsing4413 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jess, what is the minimum wage in your town pls? Tyia

@M_SC 4 жыл бұрын

I’m in a big city in Canada, but I do t have. A car so I buy from local shops which can be cheap or expensive on this or that and I can’t do that much about it. I think I would pay less than $26 but the pasta sauce would be a lot more.

@jesskarose2446 4 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Schuerman hi there. The minimum wage in my town is $15 an hour

@Queenieurbane 3 жыл бұрын

Drink almond milk for milk, or any other milk but regular milk. Last way longer regardless and you can always find cheap or great value versions. This got me through undergrad!

@TheFinancialDev 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, yes! I started doing that recently and it is great!

@robertoparra9969 3 жыл бұрын

This video was a big dose of humble. Thanks for sharing.

@ang350 4 жыл бұрын

You can put the ends of scallions in water and they will regrow scallions for later. Good explanation.

@xShutUpAndPlayx 4 жыл бұрын

This video popped up in my feed, and the most astonishing thing is milk for $.98. I pay anywhere from $2.50 to $3.09

@alyssa_faith 4 жыл бұрын

Shawna EC it’s $4-5.59 here in Louisiana!!!

@sarahgrace2015 4 жыл бұрын

Alyssa Faith we pay around $5-6 depending on the milk in new york

@user-ng9ok6bf8p 4 жыл бұрын

Im in the Yukon , we pay $7 for 2 litre jug and $12 for a 4 litre jug

@jenniferscoggins5863 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve never seen milk that cheap!

@222Jeano 4 жыл бұрын

I pay 1.98 a gallon for 2% milk at my Walmart in North Texas

@MrIvang1234 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I’m currently going to be living on my own and I need all the savings I can get without starving lol. Even though my area has different prices this is by far a great template to follow. Thank you 🙏 keep the videos coming , cheers from Nevada!