pizza dough can be used for amazing breakfast bombs! add eggs and bam--breakfast! If you are struggling, reach out. Even going to a food pantry for a few weeks frees up money to pay that overdue bill or to add to the foods they give you. Food pantries help, but they don't support you completely. You are worth it, there is no shame in wanting to feed your family. Thanks for all you do, Brooke.

Who else goes ahead and “likes” the video before even watching! xo

I learned there's no shame in going to the food bank. That's what they are there for! It took time. The 1st time if the hardest but you will get comfortable with swallowing your pride so your kids don't go to bed hungry unnecessarily. You won't get everything you need but a peanut butter sandwich or a simple veggie homemade soup made from canned veg is better than an empty, growling stomach. If you need help, reach out. There's no shame! We all need a little help sometimes & that's ok!

It helps me to remember that my grandmother could feed a huge group of people on a regular basis on a fixed income. And it was incredibly delicious! Scratch cooking ALWAYS tastes better, and it's cheaper. Due to high grocery prices, I think we're being forced to re-learn creative cooking skills. That's the silver lining in this inflation cloud 😀

"Garlic powder and onion powder can make anything taste good." THAT is some excellent life advice! Keep up the good work in showing everyone how to be budget friendly.❤

Great job! Tip if oil can't be fit in a budget just saute in water. Doesn't taste quite as good by but.....

I remember when sacks of flour were under $1 and la moderna pastas we're $0.32/bag.

Brooke, would love to see you do a video on how to make chicken and dumplings. Thank you for all the tips you gave on this vid!

I remember when pepper was the cheap spice now it's so expensive it's nuts

I just watched this on tv . I have been getting 5 .00 pantry items and have built my pantry a lot . My plan is if my family or friends have problems later on I can help . I love the fact that you are not making people panic that you are calm and positive and kind. Thanks if I could send you a picture of my pantry I would

Oil prices are high everywhere! It caught me off guard since I haven't had to buy any for a while.

Loving this video so far… ❤ I just wanted to pop on here and remind y’all to please watch as many ads as you can. It adds up to monies that Brooke can use for her “Be Kind” activities, if nothing else. Also would help to add back to what she spends to show US how to shop efficiently and make great food. I don’t mean to harp on it… just reminding how we can help her and her family for her kindness. Thanks ❤

Thank you, so many are on there on and know nothing. Dollar tree is been awesome in my budget lately. 2lb bags of rice 1.25. 2 lb bags of beans. 4 count sticks of butter. 10 pack snacks assortment of flavors. Dollar tree lately has stepped up. If you can go it's worth it. Great video

Wal-Mart should have never stopped price matching store ads. That was the best thing they had going for them.

Just think of the difference, when we add an additional $5 to the basics. If we followed your frugal meals for a month! Wow, the $$ save aside could fill a short-term pantry!

Great basics for 15.00. I love my pajamas too. I wear the same type you have on. Since I retired I wear mine all the time unless I’m leaving the house. Then I put them on as soon as I get home!

I live in a house with 4 other room mates, and they keep eating my food and taking my drinks. I am very frustrated considering I am living off an extremely tight budget. I think investing in a chain and padlock is my first form of defense. Anyway, I really love your channel and it's inspiring me so much. You have no idea how much it means to me. Please never stop what you are doing. You are helping so many people out there. SUCH an inspiration. Much love.

I love watching your videos. You have given me so many great ideas. Sometimes when I’ve had a down day I watch you just because your spirit makes me smile. Thank you for all you are and all you post. You mention a garden a few times. I’d love to see videos on gardening tips or just simple how to videos Thank you! You are amazing!

I love how encouraging this was. Great job

My MIL bought me a pioneer woman bacon grease saver that has a mesh strainer with it. I've been saving the grease in this thing for emergencies because everything is going up. I was lucky last week and one of my local stores had a 32 oz bottle of olive oil buy one get one free. I've been stocking up A LOT recently. I love your content, keep it going!

Great start for $15, Brooke! I started my son's new apartment pantry with $75 a year ago and it lasted him a long while with a huge haul. Prices are crazy and I thought it was bad last year. Have a glorious day and be blessed always! xoxo

New to ur channel. Been binging big time. I love ur personality. Ur kiddos r awesome (and yes i think they r fed lol). Thanks for bringing content that always brightens my day. Oh feel better Dusty. My ankle is fused in 2 places

I enjoy these videos they really spark creativity in me to use up items, add to my own menus and pantry. I often purchase Tomato Sauce packet from Walmart and the most inexpensive cans of Tomato Paste I can find. Makes a great spaghetti sauce use it on pizza, pasta, calzones . Breakfast pizzas yum

Great video! Pantry starter pack! note: basic yeast bread dough can be made into lots of things (cinnamon rolls & fry bread are my 2 favorites).

Reminder. Check best buy or use date. Most things are good way past that date but you don't want to start out with old stuff.

My family thought I was nuts for starting a prep pantry just before the pandemic. I always listen to my intuition as it’s rarely wrong. Now hubby and I store what we eat and eat what we store. I have no problem shopping at the Dollar Stores, we have two different ones in our small town. Our WalMart is horrible, I only buy pet food there.

So fun to watch a regular person do meals that are normal eats in todays world! Thank you for being so honest to us all!

I found my self rising flour that I had in storage went flat. I added baking powder to it and everything was good to go. It rose like it needed to.

Love how your staple selections considered bulk (noodles, rice, beans), scratch (flour, sugar, oil) and flavor (seasoning)... that surely should help those who may have to reduce the food budget elsewhere to make room for pantry choices.

No knead breads are awesome, easy and very frugal. The bread after two days becomes stale but makes awesome toast, bread crumbs, or croutons. Also add seasoning to dough to bring out extra flavors like garlic Italian style, or rosemary. Awesome to brighten up a rainy gloomy day.

I would take out all the baking stuff for me… and add canned soup and other spices… some of us don’t bake anything🤣

I love all of your choices Brooke! Also if you didn’t know you can make eggless pasta with flour, boiling water, salt, and a little salt. It makes great ravioli dough and pierogi dough!

Do you ever shop any ethnic grocery stores? I wonder if some of the prices are lower on certain spices? I understand people may have different types of access but i think you would inspire people to adventure into trying something new. Plus- I would love to see what kind inspiration you get from shopping in a Hispanic Market or an Asian Market. You make creativity with food less scary and more fun!!

Yay! Love your videos and recipes! And I always get excited when I see you upload a new video. Also I pray God blesses you and your wonderful family and that He always provides for you guys especially in these times! Amen! ❤

Love the channel so much great practical advice ❤

It's much cheaper to buy a huge container of oil (and just about anything these days) and split it between a few families. I think we are upon the times where we need to lean on our family and friends. I save those glass flip top sparkling lemonade containers Aldi sells in the summer.

Spices and especially bullion are usually cheaper in the Mexican isle, bullion always. I buy the big chicken granulated bullion for around $3.00. A tsp equals a cube for those who don't know. It's like 50 tsp for 3 bucks, if you got it. I see biscuits n gravy all day! 🤣

Always happy to see you post videos I get excited because for sure I know I'm looking at something useful 😉☺️ love you and your family ❣️💕💚

Sis I'm feeling these prices! Great video. Thank you for being amazing!

I love your videos, your advice is helpful and encouraging and I love your personality. Lots of love from South Africa. ⚘

I just found your channel a few days ago ! I absolutely love it !! You and Dusty are such wonderful, beautiful people and it shows through your beyond precious children. I am trying to watch every episode. I already feel like part of your sweet family. Love your ideas and love the recipes ! Just waiting for my check so I can hit the Dollar Tree and H.E.B. (our grocery store in Texas) !!! Love you all !!!!!

Brooke your awesome…I love all your ideas

Thought I was hitting thumbs up but didn't .Soo glad I saw that and corrected it!! Love your videos!! It seems your grocery prices are cheaper than ours in South Alabama. I've learned alot from you. Ty

If you can afford it, you should get a tiny bottle of chili oil. Not sauce, oil, because that lasts for years. Just put a few drops (really just a few unless your family loves super hot) on all rice and beans or Mexican inspired dishes, and it's one more level higher.

same... Love the pjs night shirts at Walmart

Good video for newlyweds or young people moving out on their own. Great job Brooke.

You are a very kind person. Thank you for doing this.

I wonder if the Great Value shortening (small can) would have been cheaper than the oil? I would have had to go to Dollar Tree and get their little bottle of Olive oil blend to tide me over. Furthermore, I'd get the black pepper there too. And don't forget to save bacon grease for cooking and flavoring. I keep mine in the freezer. Another great video, Brooke! xo

Good choices for a 15.00 budget. I love Mexican rice!! Blessings sweet lady ❤️

Feeding 4-6 depending on age and appetite. Write a meal plan. Easy - foods your family will eat, try for 14 (dinners) + lunch and breakfasts. For now try for inexpensive meals, no lobsters lol. Try simply at first. For I would be (and have been) stocking up with sale items. Turkey - free to $0.27-$0.37 ~ in January you won’t mind turkey Chicken Quarters - 10lbs @ $0.48lb ~ get 4-6 bags Ham butt - $0.59-$0.99lb 4-6 hams Sweet potatoes 🍠 $0.25lb, potatoes 🥔 $0.25lb, carrots 🥕 $1 for 2lbs, onions $0.50lb, stuffing box mix $0.59, can veggies 6 for $2, Breyer’s ice cream $2.12 (hide behind turkeys to save for birthdays), butter $2lb Dinner - 1lb ham $1 2lbs sweet potatoes $0.50 2 cans green beans $0.66 Total=$$2.16 to feed 4 people or 2.16/4=$0.54 a person Breakfast- oatmeal or rice recipe from SFM ($1) Lunch - 1lb turkey $0.50, bread/mustard/leaf lettuce 4 sandwich $1-$1.50 or bean soup & biscuits Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner about $5 $5x30 days = $150 mo + pantry and coffee = $180 mo /4 weeks = $45 wk + $5 wk fruit=$50wk This is a goal to work towards.

For ppl who live close 2 Shelby north Carolina they have a bargin hut and they r cheap and fresh......I LIVE N SMYRNA SC AND DRIVE THERE ONCE A MONTH....

Great advise! Love your content

Hi Brooke! Amazing ideas with your pantry items!! Maybe pick one like the AP flour n make two of your scratch made recipes/doughs!! Like a series.? Pizza dough and Hot pockets 1st!!! JK However, I would love to see that when you get around to it!!! Love ya and thank goodness for you!!! :)

Have a great day. Enjoy be ypurself

Thanks for sharing great ideas!

I ❤ your family & your channel

Sometimes Walmart has the oatmeal in a bag and it’s cheaper then in a box

Pajamas make me happy too! ❤️

You are one shopping Lady, thanks for sharing ❤️👍❤️👍❤️

I 2nd the Iodized salt ..gotta have it!!😁🥰

Love this thank you so so much

You can find some times at the Dollar tree the Goya jamon . I get it all the time there.

My dream vacation would be anywhere I can swim with my family and no one else. I love your channel and l have learned alot, l have also started the 5 dollar challenge.

Pj's are the best!!

So how I shop around is I keep a list of what I want, from where. Then, when I know I’m driving past that store, I stop and pickup my items. I never make a drive just to go to the store. Hope it helps.

When I cook chicken for dinner I put cup back or I put 1 breast back from pack so I can add it to stuff like rice to stretch meals

I would’ve never thought to put oil or spices in my “stock pile” pantry!

At my dollar tree they have little jars of coconut oil. So that may be an option.

Awesome

Nice job.

Well done, As always ur friend from Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

You can make self rising flour with flour, baking powder and salt. I'd have to Google exact amounts. Self rising flour isnt really a thing outside of the south. Some stores here in Illinois have ur, but not a, and i bet you go further north, you wont find it.

big box oc oatmeal at our Aldi's use to be about $1.50 is now $3.08 it is crazy now days some things go up week by week

Great

Check out shortening.

Great suggestions! Just FYI although brown rice is a great healthy option. It doesn't last long in the pantry it lasts maybe 6 months? White rice lasts longer if you're looking for something to keep longer. :)

Try and find were your walmart has their clearance food section. It's hit or miss with what's in it but I've gotten a 20lb bag of rice for $5

I save them

Hey girl hey

i always hesitate to start a pantry because i am afraid of things going bad and not remembering or knowing how to properly rotate the items out.

Sopa 😊

You should buy your cooking oil at the Dollar tree, it would be so much cheaper.

PJs YES!!! Football day! I Enjoy your videos so much!

Can you show us how to make a homemade hot pocket? I need to practice making a dough. Not really sure how.

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I love you more, girl!!! ❤😊🎃

I made my pantry from foods I got from food banks

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Do you ever make your beans with smoked meats like turkey tails or ham hocks

Do you ever shop at food city? Do you think their 5 for $20 deals are worth it/actually a good deal? We used to shop there all the time but ever since they built the Walmart neighborhood market a minute down the road from our house we just do all of our grocery shopping there. I think I might check out Aldi because I've never been(local to your area/ live on east end of town) and I watched a few of your videos(just found your channel like 2 days ago) and you mentioned getting some things from there for a good price.

Do you have videos on the $5 pantry challenge?

Never heard of tomato bowl-in. (However u spell it) whats it used for or in?

Thank you for your suggestions! I have a question about the oatmeal at Dollar Tree. How is the taste? When we've gotten oatmeal at Aldi, it smells/ tastes like chemicals (Round Up?). So I've been having to buy it at Kroger or Walmart, but I'd love to try the Dollar Tree oatmeal if it tastes good!

I've never used it and I see u use it a lot what is adobo and what do u put it in

Can I ask if you coupon ? For groceries and at CVS / Walgreens etc.

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What was that first thing you showed for.?

Oil is outrageous everywhere😣

Yeesh I just got peanut oil at Walmart for 16 dollars. 😭

Helpful video! What aisle would someone find that bag pasta in?? Thank you.