Eating For $1 A Day (Full Week) IN 2024

HOW TO EAT FOR $1 A DAY IN 2024 | EMERGENCY EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET MEAL PLAN | CHEAP MEAL IDEAS | LET'S GET COOKING! When you're at the end of your grocery budget, and don't have much left, it is overwhelming to try to make a lot of meals out of a few inexpensive ingredients. I know, I've been there! In today's video, I went shopping with a low budget trying to make a meal plan for the week that included breakfast, lunch and dinner. For me in my area of Utah, this cost me $1.69 a day but prices will vary depending on where you live. These are some of the cheapest foods to eat. It was enough food and actually kept me full since it included some complex food groups such as eggs, beans, lentils and brown rice. I hope this helps you or someone you know. So that when you're overwhelmed, wondering what in the world your family is going to eat, you can make delicious, nutritious meals for cheap!! I hope you find a little cooking inspiration.. I love you all and thank you for all the support 🌼

0:00 Welcome! ❖ Today's Recipes
0:09 Why I did this
0:46 Shop with me
1:47 Grocery haul
2:34 Breakfast days 1-4
4:57 Meal prepping the pinto beans
5:35 Breakfast days 5-7
7:57 Lunch days 1-4
10:04 Lunch days 4-7
10:39 UPDATE
11:54 Dinner days 1-5
13:18 Dinners days 6-7

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[montananerd]

People don’t realize the power of this knowledge. I miscalculated when my first paycheck would be and once had to live off a bag of rice & a bag of lentils for a week. It wasn’t fun, but I had plenty of herbs & spices, so I at least ate a pretty tasty identical meal 2x a day for a week. But I felt so good about myself at 23 for being able to truly take care of myself & I didn’t ask anyone for money

[Angel-rqpi]

Just a tip... When you arent struggling and want to help those who are: grab basic spices from Dollar Tree or Walmart, even the 2 pack of salt and pepper....donate those to food banks, little food library pantries etc :) it's cheap but definitely appreciated

[LibraryLizard]

I have seen people laugh at the suggestion that having a small garden or even a windowsill herb garden actually makes a difference in your budget. But think how a few fresh herbs and micro greens could’ve livened up the tastes and visual appeal of a super budget week like this. If you get creative, you can have a windowsill herb garden for pennies a month or even 100% free.

[JoyJoy-zqcn]

You're one of the very few people doing these types of videos that actually doesn't add stuff. Meaning oil, seasonings, milk, butter, syrup, to bring the cost up. $1.69 a day isn't bad at all. Great job. amazing video.

[janecraftswhen...]

I admire that you didn’t add in pantry cupboard ‘staples’ like oil. That proves it can be done and enhanced with whatever we might have on hand. I also admire you showed us when you had cuties. Honest and real, thank you.

[elizabethernst-mullin]

This really makes me aware of how we take for granted things like cinnamon and cheese.

[erinmurray]

I found your channel a couple years ago when my part time job was the only income in my home of 3 adults and pets. We were denied EBT because my part time job paid "too much" but not enough to buy groceries or pay our rent and bills on time. Your channel was a lifesaver. I'm in a much better place now but I'm glad these videos exist for people in situations like mine 2 years ago. Thank you, Julia❤

[jennys]

One of the only extreme budget videos I've seen that genuinely doesnt add in a bunch of extra "pantry staples" for $$$! Great video, truly!

[katieclemm]

I think it's fantastic that you did all of this using salt, pepper and no oil. You really went above and beyond with showing how to eat on an extremely low budget. BEST of all was that you showed yourself EATING the meals you prepared and giving commentary. Eating on this kind of budget isn't exactly pleasant but it can be necessary. Kudos Julia!! PS. I requested your cookbook for my Mother's Day gift 😊

[reesesbabycakes]

If you do not twist while cutting out your biscuits, they will rise higher. When you twist the biscuit cutter, glass or whatever you use, It seals off the edges and prevents your biscuits from rising higher. Plus make sure their edges are touching while baking. Just thought I’d share!😊

[dmmrad]

Great ideas for someone like me as a senior on a fixed income. Thank you. I notice every week the groceries i bought previously are higher in price. It is really hard for everyone nowadays. ❤❤

[Yesica]

Amazing! I think I have something like $8 to get me through until Thursday. My stupid internet service decided to take out its payment yesterday, instead of on the future date I had scheduled it. Of course they pretend to not have a clue what happened and won't change it. Aggravators.

I appreciate so much how you don't just give the recipes/make the food, you actually eat it! And not just for one day, but the whole week. It really touches my heart that you understand how it is.

[rebeccakaulbach]

I have been following you for a VERY long time and seeing how confident and savvy you have become is such a beautiful thing. You charm, creativity, and genuine care for others shows in such a heartwarming and touching way. Thank you forvall you have done for me and your other followers. You are a true gem of a human being.

[peacefulinspirations]

One summer I was laid off. I had lettuce growing in my flower bed. I bought eggs, apples, Budding turkey, navy beans and bacon or ham lunch meat. I made scrambled eggs for breakfast, salad for lunch and ham and beans for dinner.

[emmamcphersonofficial]

My husband (our only bread winner) was out of the job for 3 months. He just got his first paycheck at a new gig but we're so behind now! Thank you for this! Going to do this meal plan (plus cheese and seasonings) to help us dig out!

[CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

I missed work on the last pay period due to having surgery and food didn't seem possible this coming week. Ty so much for this. ❤

[lorraine]

Julia… thank you for being so thoughtful. I am blessed to be retired with enough money to eat but there are so many seniors suddenly raising their grandchildren and the expense and stress is a lot! These recipes can really help these good people!!! Blessings to you and your beautiful family!!❤❤❤

[knightsofneeech]

A few tips if people have bacon or meat with oil in it:
1. Cook the meat up
2. Pour the fat into a bowl and let it harden it room temperature
3. Take the tiniest bit on the back of a spoon and rub the back of a tortilla. If you put it down on the pan it will be crispier.

Also: If you mash the cooked pinto beans with some animal fat such as bacon fat and a little salt, it will be more filling for tacos and burritos. A little bit of fat goes a long way with beans.

[elsue]

Love the idea of putting the apples in the water. Brilliant.

[meganrichardson]

My husband always talks about the years when he was young and poor in college and how he mostly lived on beans and rice and pancakes. He sprinkled in some of the cheapest produce like carrots and apples. He still says it was the healthiest he’s ever been, including his entire childhood and teen years at home. Simple food is so good for you and can really stretch the budget!