I Meal Prep For A Family of 5 With Less Than $100

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[angelacline]

Hoping to add to the positive comments- I wasn't too interested in the recipes when you said what you were making, but when you were finished....MAN does the food look yummy!
Good job on the food presentation. I would try all of these recipes. Thanks for sharing meals that aren't meat-heavy.
Also, I spend very little on flavourful meals for my family all week. Maybe people with the negative comments about that live in different areas. I use a lot of stuff found in the back of my pantry while cooking and I don't know anyone who buys olive oil and seasoning every shopping trip. Lol
Thanks for sharing!

[Candlewick]

Love this girl. Could watch her for hours. Has helped me prep for my family

[ashleylackey]

I personally like that you went into the pantry. Even tho that brings the total cost of this up technically I like that the format felt more like being informative and encouraging us to make choices rather than just following everything you do exactly :)

[lydia]

This comment section is really critical wow

[judith.corinne]

I love how so much of this was organic! So if you're getting conventionally grown things, it will be cheaper. But I love a budgeted meal plan with organic goodies, and products that cater to dietary restrictions ( i e gluten free pasta)

[ArstyImogenSky]

This is where the title is misleading. I meal prep for five people. 7 days, 3 meals a day and 2 snacks daily. There is no way to do that for 75$, or 100$. And 90% of our food is from scratch.

[rachelsbusy]

I love this format of cooking! It's so efficient, especially for big families. Less cleaning, less waste, and better chance of not splurging on eating out.

[isaachuerta]

I came here for the recipes but ended up searching for that fishtank everybody was talking about, it's at 1:01.

[marissawacholder]

I don’t mean to be rude but the shopping your pantry cleared up a lot of expenses. I wouldn’t consider this fully $100 for a family of five

[kt_rvs]

Erica please come out with your own YouTube channel! You're such and amazing chef with so much knowledge to share. I mean, you made 5 meals for 5 people at $75 total. That's insane savings!!!!

[KellyTawni]

This is awesome!! This makes cooking fresh and whole food look more accessible.

I would love to see more about how you plan a menu.

[Teaganslovechannel]

I think it all looks super delicious! Also prices for groceries can vary really widely depending on where you live. I also don’t get why these comments are so critical. Eeeek.

[dianainboulder]

Brilliant! I love the way you just see your way through a daunting challenge. Everything looks absolutely scrumptious. Can't wait to get your e book!

[kanisharichardson]

You are so resourceful and you think outside of the box you're very organized and upbeat and I enjoy these videos they are a lifesaver don't let negative nancies break your stride do you and continue your journey and please continue helping those of us out here that truly appreciate it ♥️

[tanukimario]

I'm no fish tank expert but for my healthy logical mind this doesn't look good. I feel sorry for that poor lonely fish. No filter, no hiding places, no fish friends, not much space. Would you like to live in a tiny room without a bed, without windows and no social contacts at all? Please change that.

[andreasventer]

Your fish tank is horrible for that fish you have.
No filter no heater not even an air stone and no place to hide if you can’t take care of fish then don’t

[barbecueddeer]

3:56 one way you could improve that cabbage meal is dont put the dressing in it let other people do it because then after about 3 or 4 days it gets soggy

[annahernandez]

Erica just wanted to say the shorter hair suits you really well!!

[kianahill]

Her actual total was $75, if you added the other things that she had, it would probably be $100 so why is it a problem, she literally gave $25 extra dollars leeway for other things which could be things you don’t have in your pantry

[editname]

Depends on the state you live. Right now $75 can only buy couple of items in NY.