Pack $2 BUDGET LUNCHES for the Week with this Easy Meal Prep!

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Pack $2 BUDGET LUNCHES for the Week with this Easy Meal Prep!

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In this video, we're going to show you how to prepare $2 lunches for a whole week!
If you're looking for an easy and affordable way to keep your food budget in check, then you'll love this lunch prep tutorial. By following our tips, you'll be able to prepare delicious lunches for a whole week at a fraction of the cost!
Are you looking for a way to save money and make lunch enjoyable? Check out this guide on how to prepare $2 lunches for a whole week! In this video, we'll show you how to create a variety of affordable, yet tasty, lunches.
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@stephieann6844 11 ай бұрын

I don't have kids or live in the USA. Most of the tips are difficult to follow for us Europeans but I don't care because I love this channel! I still find it motivating.

@jennbatman 11 ай бұрын

Very likely not the intended effect, but an interesting revelation in my house. I never thought to price each lunch serving until I saw this video. I realized I was killing myself EVERY morning to make lunches coming in at or just above your $2 mark whenever my kids school lunch is $2.45. Giving myself that grace to know that while my ingredients are definitely better than the school lunch, that I can take a few days off now and again too.

@sherryr1222 11 ай бұрын

Great lunch ideas and nice to see you can get a filling, balanced meal on a budget. We’ve been making a version of quesadillas since my son was a toddler. Smash some white bean (home cooked or canned), mix in a sprinkle on some taco seasoning and spread thinly on the tortilla …add a little sprinkle of diced chicken then a sprinkle of grated cheese. More filling and they can be cooked, cooled then cut into wedges and frozen in individual servings. We defrost, warm gently…like 15 seconds so barely warm then pop them on a dry pan for a few seconds each side to re-crisp. Straight into a preheated thermos. Favourite lunch. This works with “pizzadillas” too. A little sauce, pepperoni cut into quarter bits, a little mozzarella and easy, no mess pizza. Freezes and reheats the same way.

@brontebenoit6181 11 ай бұрын

I’d take these lunches to work! I’m always looking for suggestions to change up the regular rotation. Spectacular ideas, Mindy! 🤩🤩🤩

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@angelaschaefer5883 3 ай бұрын

I mainly watch these for myself. It usually is stuff that I will like. Also my three year old granddaughter when I have her.

@jujube2407 11 ай бұрын

2 muffin mix, 1 stick of butter, and 1 egg and you get amazing crumbl type cookies ( let it chill 2 hrs if you can) cake mix is twice the size as the little Martha whites

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s why I cut the egg and oil mixture in half compared to what I use for cake mix cookies. I also could have purchased a box of cake mix for the same price as the muffins, but that makes way more cookies than I needed! 😂

@MrsAlmaTrumble 11 ай бұрын

You not only share the best dinner ideas but lunch too. I look forward to every video.

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Alma. You always have kind and encouraging things to say. I appreciate it.

@MrsAlmaTrumble 11 ай бұрын

@@SeeMindyMom you're so very welcome, sweet friend. That's who I am. I love to share encouragement with others.

@gingyyycakes 11 ай бұрын

These look fantastic! The parfait idea is 🤯

@mljs9245 10 ай бұрын

I’m going back to a temp job soon. Thinking that I can use some of these ideas. I’ll be working from home but having lunches prepared will be a good idea to avoid just snacking all day.

@donedennison9237 11 ай бұрын

I got the idea to use honey mustard dressing instead of cream cheese with turkey breast when I was out of cream cheese. So good and a different flavor. Been making lunch for my partner now that they work further away. Just sandwich, apple sauce and granola bars, but it saves a Subway visit.

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

So true! Subway is kinda pricey now!

@Purple0fairy0bunny 11 ай бұрын

We do the same with french onion dip or mayo.

@wendygricken3369 11 ай бұрын

Great lunches even for adults. In Ottawa, Ontario, it would cost about $40 Cad but it's still cheaper than eating out

@bethanywarner5989 11 ай бұрын

Great ideas! I'm curious if you would be able to make a video on meals you can eat with one hand "tractor meals." Harvest season is approaching fast and our farmers love good food thats easy to eat one handed while still driving the combine and the tractor on the go. (And the farmers wife would like them to be fairly healthy) 😊 id love to see what your ideas are, you always come up with creative ideas! Thanks!

@springmartin7819 6 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on budget meals and snacks for a swimmer? My kids are the same age as yours and if I remember, you have a swimmer? My 9 and 11 yr old are elite swimmers and they EAT!!

@juliescheidler7763 11 ай бұрын

Mindy, I've suggested a friend of mine from work watch these lunch ideas videos. She's is just overwhelmed at the idea of shopping & cooking. It has caused problems for her. Your videos would really help her! Thank you for doing this.

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for recommending them!

@mrsfordforlife9125 11 ай бұрын

When needed I throw a can of tomato sauce or tomato soup, a can of corn, and a can of green beans together and call it soup

@z.norton3326 11 ай бұрын

Those are great lunches Mindy! Variety each day....I like that!. Not just a sandwich and chips.

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

That’s my idea. Nothing wrong with the standard sandwich lunch either, but sometimes people want different ideas to change it up. :)

@lexyhartzell3691 11 ай бұрын

Loving these budget friendly lunch idea videos!!!! Mu girls get so tired of the same stuff all the time!

@user-qy1ig6kg6b 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I so appreciate you. Planning & Cooking is so hard for me. Feeding a house full of boys on a budget makes it more challenging. I've been using your $100 week meal plans and for the first time in a long time I feel more in control of our budget and diet. So excited to see this to help with lunches. Thank you so much!! God bless

@donnablake3907 11 ай бұрын

Such great ideas Mindy! I’m hooked! And I agree that adults would eat these as well! 😋

@zonkerz21 11 ай бұрын

These are great, Mindy. Thank you!! I’d love to see a video of budget dinners on the go for those busy sports nights someday.

@mrskimmieg 11 ай бұрын

Such creative ideas, Mindy! Thank you for sharing.

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@kathyconger2188 11 ай бұрын

I’m loving these $2 lunches! It also gives me some great ideas for after school snacks. Thanks Mindy!😁

@natalieeubank4533 11 ай бұрын

Dissolving the soap in a container is an unnecessary step when it dissolves in the washer yes I have a top loading washer as well save yourself a step and just throw it in

@amandaramsay5934 11 ай бұрын

I've been eating fruit yogurt parfaits with granola for 2 weeks now. Can't get enough. Love your ideas as always ❤️

@debraellis1402 11 ай бұрын

I will make some of these for work ! Looks delish !

@kaitlynadrien7040 11 ай бұрын

Keep these videos coming! They're so helpful for figuring out what to pack and stick to a budget!

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

I’m trying to put out several in the first month of school. :)

@kaitlynadrien7040 11 ай бұрын

@@SeeMindyMom awesome!!

@okwesleyfellowship8313 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Earth Breeze Rec.

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

@elyssaglenn9005 11 ай бұрын

I don’t recommend using those laundry sheets. They contain PVA which is a plastic polymer that needs very specific conditions to biodegrade. Those conditions are not met in most waste water treatment plants, but it allows companies to market their products as biodegradable even though the PVA enters the environment. There are other low packaging options for laundry that don’t have that ingredient. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I love your channel! 💜✨💜

@ashleybeasley5429 11 ай бұрын

I use that also 😊

@anitamiller5913 11 ай бұрын

Great tips as always Mindy 😊❤

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@donnaj1546 11 ай бұрын

I love the idea of washer sheets but I worry about the lint clogging my filter. I would probably use powder instead.

@nullasalus3 11 ай бұрын

I got some flour tortillas to make fajitas this week, so thanks for the nudge about how I can use them for lunches too. My wife and I won't eat 20 of them with fajitas. 😀 And I really like the yogurt parfait idea!

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Have a great week! I really appreciate your kind comments. 😊

@amandagabaldon7111 11 ай бұрын

I love these lunch videos

@sumsharp 11 ай бұрын

Your lunches look very balanced. Great job.🥪

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@eldonacronemeyer9638 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great idea for lunches

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure.

@hello-vs4me 11 ай бұрын

Lunch look great thanks ❤😊

@phyltorkelsonp9268 11 ай бұрын

I am just curious, when you send the cheese quesadillas in the kids’ lunches, do they eat them cold and like them cold? I’m only asking as I wouldn’t think a school would have a microwave available for students to heat it up. Of course, it’s been awhile since I worked at the school, so I am sure some things have probably changed by now, lol.

@blue4159 11 ай бұрын

I was wondering the same thing?

@natalieeubank4533 11 ай бұрын

I send chicken nuggets, pizza my kids eat them cold, they couldn’t care less I do heat them up the night before but they love it

@jsheppard8171 11 ай бұрын

Great lunch ideas, thank you!

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@kerryjames6312 11 ай бұрын

Love muffin mix what a good idea

@kayburris8464 11 ай бұрын

Great ideas!!!

@lorid6544 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious about the "lunch boxes" or "Bento boxes" Do the foods get "soggy" mixed with each other in the boxes? I would think that the moisture of the veggies would get absorbed by the other foods?? I know that we are all trying to reduce our dependence on plastic, but I'm curious about soggy foods. Thanks!

@jlt1160 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful ideas! Thx

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@evamalkova5516 11 ай бұрын

Why are sweets and crackers/chips part of lunches in the USA? I have seen various videos and it is widespread. In my country it is not considered part of a meal but a snack for special occasions (celebrations, family gatherings...)

@evamendenhall6126 11 ай бұрын

Why ? Desserts and crackers in lunches... because they can. It's their house, their rules. It's that simple.

@nullasalus3 11 ай бұрын

Food culture varies from county to country.

@eyestoseeearstohear9030 11 ай бұрын

Every culture eats differently. There's nothing wrong with that. We don't all have to eat or like the same things. I'm sure there's things that you eat in your country that others would think is odd/not good or whatever.

@Dinki-Di 11 ай бұрын

I’ve noticed that too. In Australia, lunches like this would result in a note from the school sent home to the parent saying “not suitable”.

@evamendenhall6126 11 ай бұрын

Schools need to focus on teaching and not what's in a child's lunch box. There are more issues in schools today than to worry what parents put in there. Their own kids lunches !

@elisehess6283 11 ай бұрын

These videos are what I need! Thank you for the school lunch inspiration! ❤

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@erinrich4343 11 ай бұрын

Loving these lunch videos! 🥰

@jeanlujan6129 11 ай бұрын

I worked for a lady that her son was obsessed with D roll ups except he used bologna he didn’t like turkey so he would take the cream cheese and bologna and make bologna roll ups

@kimberlymiller655 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos. My husband and I had a chuckle think out about your three kids and possible one doesn’t get a lunch during the week. Of course we know they do but ten meals for three kids. 😅(?). ❤❤😂😂

@kimberlymiller655 11 ай бұрын

Love these ideas and reminders!

@jodischoolcraft9188 11 ай бұрын

Ha … she mentioned she likes to make her own lunch and doesn’t like to be called a kid anymore

@nullasalus3 11 ай бұрын

Ruthie makes her own lunch. She's got this! 😀

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

I mentioned in the video I plan these 10 for $20 lunchbox videos with 2 elementary age kids in mind. All of my children know how to pack their own lunch, but I make content to share ideas, not just for my own family.

@danielintheantipodes6741 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video!

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and for always leaving a comment. It’s a great way to support content creators. It helps us out a lot!

@jmonta21 11 ай бұрын

Ugh I wish I had your prices. Our cheese is almost 2.50 at walmart

@ireneroy8820 11 ай бұрын

Love this!

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

thanks!

@nataly140 11 ай бұрын

Tortillas here in HI is about $6 and more... i miss rhe mainland prices for sure

@RevDanXP 11 ай бұрын

Good video

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

@marybowling7652 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for these ideas -- sometimes I just don't think about something as simple as mini-muffins which are a nice treat without over indulging my kiddo's sweet tooth! I honestly like these ideas for lunch option for me as a stay at home Mom.

@debbiebrunner1049 11 ай бұрын

how does earth breeze work for hand washing like sweaters

@marywatkins6798 11 ай бұрын

My kids and I loved the tortilla rollups with honey mustard, turkey or ham slices, and shredded cheese. I'd still eat them this way, maybe with dijon mustard!

@cayceorrell3470 11 ай бұрын

I have a child that is allergic to dairy. I would LOVE to see one of these that is dairy free. Thanks!

@natalieeubank4533 11 ай бұрын

Just sub in dairy free milk, really not too hard

@princessjanuarymarie3197 11 ай бұрын

cool

@kerryjames6312 11 ай бұрын

$16 i made mince beef vegie bonaise seven portiins

@lesliegilbert9193 9 ай бұрын

You needed eggs but didn't count them. Same w oil

@mardwella 11 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜💜

@kerryjames6312 11 ай бұрын

What happened to a peace of homemade cake a peace if fruit and a sandwich

@eyestoseeearstohear9030 11 ай бұрын

She's providing other options and ideas. Most people know about typical lunchbox sandwiches, fruit etc.

@kerryjames6312 11 ай бұрын

@@eyestoseeearstohear9030 shes an amazing mum

@natalieeubank4533 11 ай бұрын

That is a lot carb wise

@staceyrogers6125 11 ай бұрын

My four year old eats like a man lol he definitely requires a good sized lunch, but he eats so healthy and loves veggies. I have two boys and I'm due with another baby in January. If we end up having another boy I think I'm gonna need a bigger garden and maybe a small orchard lol

@SeeMindyMom 11 ай бұрын

haha! I hear ya. My boy definitely eats more than my girls at his age.

@kerryjames6312 11 ай бұрын

With $12 i made seven ham cheese sandwiches