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In this video, I’m reviewing an old extreme budget meal plan with lots of good ideas for easy and cheap meals that still work today. PLUS, I’m making a new meal plan for a family with a $100 budget!

The $70 Budget Meal Plan from 2022: https://youtu.be/CiwA_0GDH2o?si=lA2aDZrZZAkwqznL
USDA Budget Recommendations: https://www.fns.usda.gov/research/cnpp/usda-food-plans/cost-food-monthly-reports

$5 Crockpot Meals: https://youtu.be/bpnXGE6Vc1I?si=C1O0-24196W6383X

~Meal Ideas~
Skillet Chicken Enchilada Casserole: https://reciperunner.com/green-chile-chicken-enchilada-skillet/#wprm-recipe-container-22901
One Pan Chicken Enchilada Skillet: https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/Cost_Of_Food_Thrifty_Food_Plan_February_2025.pdf
Cheeseburger Mac: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cheeseburger-macaroni-stove-top-youll-never-buy-the-boxed-kind-again/#wprm-recipe-container-136058
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes: https://cooknovel.com/broccoli-cheddar-stuffed-baked-potatoes/amp/

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It’s still possible to make easy & nutritious MEALS for your FAMILY on a TIGHT BUDGET in 2025! In this video, I’m showing you the exact $30 grocery haul and the recipes I used to make 3 delicious meals for my family of 5. These meals are tasty, cheap, and have variety as well as fruits and vegetables. You don’t have to skimp on the all nutrition just to stay in budget.

Other videos of mine with a similar format:
https://youtu.be/GnNAF8_RBkk
https://youtu.be/x-28hyYSi4g
https://youtu.be/beAfFvy3EYI

Inspiration:
French Onion Soup Rice: https://cooking.teatimewithnaomi.com/french-onion-soup-rice/#tasty-recipes-463-jump-target

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A look into our dinners across the week as a family of 5 on the go!
We are loving the family life, but with 3 kids ages 11, 12, and 15, our evenings can get kind of hectic! Here’s a realistic view into our meal plan and what we eat in a week as a buy family of 5!

~Inspiration~
Banana Bread: https://littlespoonfarm.com/sourdough-banana-bread-recipe/#recipe
Orange Chicken Sauce: https://izzycooking.com/orange-sauce/#wprm-recipe-container-40335

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Another week, another grocery haul for my middle class family of five. This week I’m shopping at Aldi, and I’ll not only show you my grocery haul, but tell you my meal plan for using it! Plus, we’re gonna talk saving vs splurging, and some ways I would cut back to make this grocery haul and meal plan more frugal.

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Meal Inspiration (these aren’t exactly how I make these recipes, but they’re a good jumping off point for the things I mentioned in this video):
👉https://www.plainchicken.com/spicy-pork-noodles/
👉https://www.mooshujenne.com/creamy-beef-cavatappi/

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Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/25038/chewy-jumbo-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Banana Cake: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-banana-cake/#tasty-recipes-66521

If you think cooking from scratch means working all day in the kitchen, I’m here to tell you: it doesn’t have to be! Making homemade meals that are nutritious and delicious can be easy, and it’s so satisfying. To get you started, this video features a few recipes that are easy, cozy, comfort food meals you can make right now, without a lot of fuss!

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I am not a medical professional, a dietician, nutritionist, or food scientist. I’m just a regular person trying to navigate good nutrition and fitness as a woman in her 40’s. These are some things I’ve been eating lately to help me meet some of my nutrition goals which include getting more protein and fiber in my diet. They’re not perfect, but they work for me right now.

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Cheesy Sausage Pasta: https://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2014/09/pan-cheesy-smoked-sausage-pasta-recipe/
Chicken Caesar Pasta: https://thecozycook.com/chicken-caesar-pasta/

Let’s explore the USDA’s thrifty food plan and how it impacts family budgeting when it comes to groceries 👩🏼‍🍳. Through frugal living and implementing effective grocery saving tips, families can significantly save money on groceries while maintaining nutritious meals. Understanding food cost and making informed decisions helps create a sustainable approach to feeding your family! 💵

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