The Ultimate $8.72 Extreme Budget Meal Plan with 11 items from Walmart!

Looking to save money on food? Check out this ultimate $8 extreme budget meal plan with 11 items from Walmart! Learn how to cook delicious meals on a tight budget.

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[nancykaufman]

If I am calculating correctly, that’s a 74.4% increase in price….No wonder so many families are struggling to put food on their table 😢

[mistyblair]

I was telling my husband and getting a little teary eyed, how much I appreciate your videos. They have helped us to eat on a budget without having to struggle through the increased prices in food. Thank you for what you do ❤.

[lp]

Very creative! If someone didn't have oil, the chickpea liquid is a great oil substitute for dressings and baked goods.

[kimw]

More videos like this please! I am fortunate to not have to live this extreme but I think these types of videos would be so useful when we go on vacation!

[KerryJames-lz]

I ham hock $6 packet green split peas one onion I carrot one potato water six servings of split pea ham soup

[KateMoranHere]

I'm loving your revisit of older videos and comparing the approach to what you'd do today. More please - and thank you!

[joannafoster]

This made me feel good about my family's grocery budget for a family of 7, the youngest being 15, we spend decently lower than that per person per day, and we eat really healthy. Here I thought I was overspending.

[leighmurphy]

Hi Mindy! I have a challenge idea for you; it comes from my own needs and where I live.

First, I have multiple chronic illnesses and, in my area, all I can afford to rent is a studio apartment. In my kitchen is a dorm fridge where food spoils quickly- no freezer, a small amount of cupboard/ drawer space, a microwave, crockpot and single burner hotplate. I also own one medium saucepan with a lid and a nonstick frying pan.

Second, I'm allergic to eggs, nightshades and wheat/ gluten.

Third, Safeway and Wal-Mart are my only shopping opportunities.

My challenge is: after paying rent, cellphone, past medical bills and all my other bills, I have just $90 for a whole month and that has to cover doing laundry {I don't have a w/d which means going to the laundromat/ hand washing what I can- it costs $8 a week}, clothes or shoes or an oil change... so after all of those miscellaneous expenses- if they don't happen all in one month, I'd have roughly $56 total to spend on food, and if I did have to do an oil change that month, I'd have no food money left at all.

I do utilize my local food pantry, however with such a small space, no freezer and with my allergies to so many foods, I mostly get things like a pound of rice, pound of beans, cans of whatever don't contain my allergens, once in a while they'll have cheese, butter, oil, etc.- and that has to last a whole month, which is obviously very unrealistic even if you eat tiny amounts and drink lots of water to help you 'feel full'. So, what can I spend my money on to supplement those staples?

Living on just $14 a week is getting really tedious and kind of boring at the same time! Would love to hear some ideas!

[tkaychandler]

You could make croutons with some of the bread for your salad.

[yvonnepalmquist]

I've always been intimidated to temper eggs and turn them into a sauce (like carbonara) and I know you've done it on multiple videos before but this is the one that finally convinced me. I've been successful quite a few times now. Such an easy way to add additional protein and calories to a simple meal (like Ramen). The other day I had nothing but cold leftover spaghetti when on my own for dinner, and in just a few minutes I had a satisfying soup made from pasta, bouillon, a few simple seasonings, cheese and 2 eggs. Had I added a few vegetables it would have been a complete meal. As it was, it was very satisfying and satiable meal; and not intimidating at all. Thank you, Mindy.

[magpie]

That was my exact breakfast this morning 😂

Nice job on the pasta salad! Doing a segment on homemade dressing from pantry would be useful. Once i started that and realizing flexibility I didn't go back to bottled.

[charylliss]

Mindy, I really believe that if you are looking for some new inspiration and increased subs, that looking at grocery stores in other cities and towns, states is an option you should pursue. On my part, I watch you for your meal plans, budget videos etc.

[SusanP]

I love it when you go back to an old video and see if you can still work with that budget! Thanks Mindy!

[cindy]

Mindy, you're the kitchen magician of well-rounded budget meals!! ❤❤

[virtualprimatologist]

I've enjoyed making some of your recipes! I sometimes travel for work, but it'll be for extended periods of time. So I have access to a kitchen but don't want to purchase a whole pantry of goods! I've found some of your recipes are great because I up everything I buy

[robinlamper]

That spinach salad with the Greek dressing looks so good!

[betterlivingonabudget]

Love the fast healthy and surprisingly high-protein meal ideas here, thanks! ❤ PS - I did a closet purge last month, and got rid of a couple kimonas - and now I regret it because yours looks adorbs in shorts and t-shirt. I never think to mix things like that.

[MauraMarcus]

the recipe I use for
Greek Dressing
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 teaspoons each oregano and kosher salt
1 teaspoon or more Dijon
½ teaspoon each freshly ground black pepper and honey
½ cup EVOO
Shake to combine all together.
If using cruet, add vinegar to V line, then all remaining ingredients except oil, then add oil to O line. Shake to combine.

[MrsAlmaTrumble]

I always look forward to your videos. I've gotten so many delicious budget meal ideas.

[kathyparandes]

I need to put myself first more often. I have been meeting a lot of new people and that has increased my joy.