*REALISTIC* BUDGET FAMILY MEAL PLAN $100/WEEK // 2023 Feed a Family on a Budget

7oz muffin mix pouch
1/2C milk + 2tsp vinegar
1tsp baking soda
1/2C flour
1/4C water
Mix milk and vinegar and let stand at least 5 min. Whisk together in a bowl mix, flour, and baking soda. Add milk mixture and water and stir by hand until just combined Divide among 10 greased muffin cups. Bake at 450 for 3 minutes, open oven a few seconds and adjust temp to 400. Bake until done (mine took an additional 8 minutes).

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[pamh.]

40+ years ago, before every kitchen had a microwave, a friends 15 y/o son would cook a batch of pancakes on weekends, freeze them & then warm them in the toaster for breakfast before school.
I was impressed with his initiative at his age.
Cheaper than frozen waffles.

[angelicavasquez]

I have a tough time keeping to $400 for myself for a month. The fact it can be done for a family is really shocking and you’ve helped me with ideas to reign in my grocery budget since it is just me.

[vashxux]

As a Canadian, it's wacky how inexpensive food is down there.
I love how you care about the food you feed your loved ones.

[pharmztko]

Currently binging your videos as a single person in a new apartment.. not used to cooking for myself at all, I’ve always just ordered food or I buy frozen expensive meals and it’s really hurt my wallet! Just wanted to thank you for the time you take to make these :-)

[keeping.it.all.simple]

Here's a tip...once you have cleaned your celery or carrots keep them in a container of water in the fridge, they'll last at least 3 weeks...

[madesimplyathome]

This is a great video Mindy! Thank you. I just made 4 meals out of one Costco rotisserie chicken. Chicken noodle soup, white chicken enchilada casserole, chicken pot pie and a chicken salad. Each meal serves 6. I was shocked how affordable it was. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[brenda]

A really easy peanut butter cookie recipe just uses three ingredients: one cup peanut butter, one cup sugar, and one egg.

[nymifpn]

These videos have helped me feed my family while we've been in a tight spot. Watching them has helped me feel so much less stressed. Thank you so much Mindy!

[vikihoover]

Mindy, I made your “Not your ordinary casserole” tonight and my kids said it was the bomb. Even my one child who hardly ever says the dinner that I made was good said it was GOOD. It wasn’t just good, it was GOOD. 😊 Thank you for sharing at least that recipe. I can’t wait to make the other ones in this video.

[eckankar]

You're just amazing, I enjoy watching your creativity in meal planning.  

We're a family of 3 adults, 2 retired one disabled child. I make loads of pizzas, noodles, pot pies, biscuits, pancakes/waffles, pies, cakes etc. I buy flour in 50 pound bags which I can't find at the grocery stores anymore but shop at restaurant supply stores also. I do make waffles for a few hours and freeze them, they still fit in a toaster or toaster oven, home made noodles are a meal in themselves but covered in chicken stock gravy with a salad is very filling. Whatever fruit is on sale that week is made into 2 pies so dessert is completed for 7 days. I need to date the 50 pounds of flour and see how long it lasts, I'm baking or cooking with flour every day.

[amandar]

I buy a bag of cauliflower maybe 12 Oz from Walmart. I let it thaw and dice it up. I add it to my pan with the meat I am cooking. Extra vegetable in the meal and makes it seem like more meat. I also add corn and beans to my taco meat to stretch the meat mixture.

[delnayr]

Thank you for saying, "my husband and me." I immediately bristled at "I." It made my heart happy when you corrected it🤣

[mauramarcus]

At Stop & Shop, you can go back to the grocery store and at customer service desk tell them you accidentally left something there. They have a ledger where they note left items, so they verify and then you can get the item without double paying. I bet other grocery stores do this too.

[mariaconsuelothomen]

I wash my ketchup bottles, prepare my own vinaigrette and keep it in repurposed ketchup bottles.

[amandaburger]

I find videos like these budget ones so reassuring, not only because they give great and inexpensive recipes, but because there are so many ways to follow along and cut the budget further if needed for even smaller budgets.

[mariayelruh]

When our kids were growing up we'd make waffles most weekends. The leftovers were frozen and they disappeared during the week. If you have a waffle iron and time (my husband usually did this) it's a small way to save a little so you can spend it on some other food.

[louisedillon]

$100.00 is a great grocery budget. My husband and I spend $100.00 for us but it covers household and pet food. I made up Taco Soup one day just to freeze into containers for a meal on a night when we have a late appointment or are in the mood for Taco Soup. I love pulling things like that for dinner.

[christiegodfrey]

I love all your great ideas, tips and tricks!! I’m disabled and on a tight fixed income… I have my 2 children and a grandchild I support and it’s hard at times. Any way I can have some money off my grocery bill always helps and makes me happy!!

[sarahconnell]

First LOVE that you corrected your grammar ❤️❤️❤️ Second, I only plan 4 dinners a week (smaller family) I make four meals from scratch, 1 is leftovers, 1 is “scrounge night” (every man for himself - eggs, sandwiches, etc and 1 take out or meal at church, etc.

[loniivanovskis]

this seems like one of the most realistic plans out there, thank you