I think you did an amazing job. I think anyone who wants to be judgmental about your meals has never had to truly budget with limited shopping resources.
This comment section does not pass the vibe check! Sorry some folks were so rude, thank you for making this video. I love watching these $10/week challenge videos!
If you spend the days food in a grazing method, it’s still the same amount of calories. Also, diabetics are encouraged to eat 6 times a day. Everyone is different, don’t worry about other folks and their comments. You do you!!!
You are right many people do these videos BUT you are the only one I enjoy watching because you do a lot of frugal things so much enjoy you and I try a lot of your plans thank you !!!!
All you have to do really is cook beans with half an onion 1 or 2 garlic cloves and salt , and they'll be very flavorful and delicious. I'm Mexican , that's how we cook beans. Try it.
I'm a DS patient. You did amazing. Thought your comment section could use more positivity. I have relied on videos like these in the past out of necessity. Like you, I maybe don't need them anymore but I still enjoy watching them and being prepared for anything. Please keep making them if you enjoy it. You are helping more people than you know. Having what is possibly the strictest dietary needs in our little community, I would still eat these meals, ESPECIALLY if I was on a tight budget. Keep up the great work!
I never had gastric bypass or anything, but somehow during pregnancy, my stomach "shrunk" or something because I could only eat half a meal in a sitting and I was hungry every 1.5-2hrs. So, for lunch and dinner, I basically would eat each of those meals in 2 sittings (so that's 4 meals), and then in between I ate a ton of fruit and handfuls of nuts. Just because most people eat 3 meals, doesn't mean you should force yourself to also. Everyone's different and has different needs. I was actually healthier when I ate that way. I regret not keeping that up!
I totally appreciate your transparency because I had the sleeve surgery in 2020 and my eating habits have also changed so your DT meals have been so helpful, BTW you look awesome 😊
I'm not sure why all the negative comments but I thought the video was great. I had gastric bypass in 2017 and I love watching these videos to get ideas for new recipes, especially now since times are tough for a lot of people.
Hot dog in ramen is delicious. I've gone so far as to add plain potato chips into the ramen (which softens the potato chips) and then kind of makes it a potato soup if you will. If you use flavored chips like cheddar cheese Pringles and mix those in it adds flavor to the ramen dish. I've also added mixed vegetables as well. Also delicious. Even a boiled egg will make ramen better. It's one of the most flexible basic things you can use in recipes. I too use a lot of dollar tree items in my recipes in my channel if you're interested. But you've opened my eyes to many more possibilities. Thanks for that.
I never knew you had blonde hair ! Or weight loss surgery! And look at all those torani syrups!! Do you use them all? What flavors are there? 😂 I found your channel maybe a year ago but just started actively binging a few days ago! I’d never know you weren’t just a redhead all along!
These meals looked so good! I'm needing to dramatically cut down my grocery budget, so this video was so helpful for inspiration. I think I might make those breakfast tacos with low carb tortillas to make a grab and go low carb breakfast option this week. I have the ingredients on hand, so that is perfect! 🥰 Thank you!
Just a suggestion ...Dollar tree has shelf staple milk or even canned milk mixed with water.then you would have milk on hand..I always keep them in my pantry..otherwise I think you're amazing..the meals you come up with are very helpful for many..I share all your videos hoping someone it can help others
Rice pudding would be next to impossible to make without milk, so you might try just adding some sugar to the rice and treating it like oatmeal. Growing up we had this for breakfast, but with a bit of milk. Maybe sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
Those scalloped potatoes are one of my favorites! I’m just finishing up the last of 20 boxes I got for free at DT when hungry jack put out a $1 off 1 coupon (before the increase to $1.25). Yes DT take’s manufacturers coupons! Each store has the right to refuse BUT you can print the coupon policy out online and keep in your purse in case you need to pull it out at check out 😊
they usually have canned refried beans at our dollar tree. also add canned cheese to the rice for the burritos. they also sell that at dollar tree near the salsa n chips..
New subscriber!! You are a natural behind a camera and so relatable! Keepin’ it real - nicely done!! That was a great idea on the skillet “searing” of the tortilla roll ups - I’ve never done that before and could elevate our meals 👍🏻😎👏🏻♥️ thank you! Keep it up!
Cheap sweet treat with rice Take a clump of cooked rice, slice it, fry it very crispy. Do not STIR! You want a slab of heavily browned rice. Sprinkle with sugar.
Add a bit of water and simmer the cooked rice for awhile. You want it to be a porridge like consistency. That is what the Japanese refer to as conjee. They add sweet or savory ingredients to it and call it any meal. 😉
One of my kids favorite meals is beanie weenies and Ramon noodles. I'm totally going to make your Ramon stir fry and they will probably love it as it combines those two things!
I love your videos and your creative imagination! You come up with meals I would have never thought of from the DT. We are having tough times now so your videos are giving us new fun ideas to try. Eating so many different and new recipes makes it so much more enjoyable! Thank you!
Wow...i recently started rewatching all your videos and totally didnt catch the first time that you had the surgery. I had it done in 2005 and have kept it off for almost 20 years.
Hey there, kinda new to your channel but wanted to say I'm thoroughly enjoying your content. I had gastric bypass surgery 15 years ago when it was still considered "new". Since then I can't eat pasta, chicken, and dairy at all. It was worth it though. How much weight did you lose? I lost 157 then got pregnant and after my son was born, I maintained that same amount. Gonna go binge more videos. 😌
you rock!!! I just had sleeve, and this is great!!! I usually make big meals and nibble on them throughout the day, and that works for me. I will definitely try these when I need a cheap meal for a game night or something
Good video. Mac&cheese does reheat just fine if you use a little bit more oil and aim for browsing it a little. Then add your veggies, paprika, and garlic. Overcooking can make it crunchy so avoid that. Paprika is important, or some chili style seasoning or even salsa. If you have cheese, sprinkle that at the very end. By the way, does the Dollar store sell dried mixed beans? That would be even healthier... and tastier.
I really loved this video, I also had gastric bypass back in 2014 and can relate to the 'many small meals' eating style! Probably not possible on such a strict budget, but I make the yummiest ever homemade refried beans inspired by a youtuber called The Kneedy Homesteader's recipe. I cook 500g of pinto beans in my instant pot then fry onions and garlic in a large pot on the stove and add the strained beans in (reserve the cooking liquid!) Then I use a potato masher to mash the beans while cooking on medium low and laddle in the cooking liquid slowly until it's the texture you want, then turn off the heat and puree to smooth. For seasoning, add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 1 packet of ranch dressing powder, 1/4 block of cream cheese and salt to taste. These refried beans are sooo tasty mixed with rice and served on tortillas with cheese. My son ate them as baby food and absolutely loved them!
You could have just added two eggs to the casserole and made it like a fritata! I do it all the time sans potatoes 🥔 but, i will try it with some scalloped potatoes!
just discovrered you and i also have had bariatric surgery. And you have inspired me to compare what we can buy from$ tree and regular grocery store.....money and health. My channel is really more about growing and processing for long term storage if you can't use it up free. If i do an episode on the comparison I'll mention your channel.
So this might sound weird, but I like to add a bit if salsa to my refried beans. Not while the beans are cooking, but once you're ready to mash them...
First time seeing your channel...new subbie...enjoyed your video and meal ideas...never know when these meals might be needed...ignore the food police...aka sad sack Sally M.
a bottle of Lea & Perrins would be a good addition to Your Flavour Stash . great on/in everything savoury , especially when the dish is a bit blah and You dont know what it needs .
I think I would have scrapped the mac n cheese, ramen, tortillas, and hot dogs and gotten milk, flour, and peanut butter. Could make gravy, tortillas, biscuits maybe, pan bread/pancakes, noodles, dumplings...peanut butter would be a nice sweet way to get protein. Excellent video!!!
Wait. I just came across your videos and I like them a lot. I noticed that your newest video was a year ago. What happened? You need to return to RU-vid! I love your recipes and the way you explain everything is great! Anyway. I just want to express my thought and feeling. Hope you’re well. Oh! And Happy New Year!😊
Oh! Haha! So my boyfriend is from Washington state and over there the coffee shops serve flavored red bull drinks. We can't get them here so we make them ourselves! It's like an Italian soda but made with red bull instead :) Seahawks is our favorite (blue raspberry and green apple mixed)
I'm shocked you had the surgery and can eat rice. I throw up after more than 2 spoonfuls. Also milk, I LOVE milk but I've been lactose intolerant. I had mine like 12 years ago tho.
I’m sorry if you mentioned , maybe I missed it , how many people are eating off these meals ? New viewer here :) I also enjoy dollar tree videos although I’ve never been brave enough to do one myself lol
@@DollarTreeDinners lol I just came back to say whoops as I watched I heard you say it’s just me lol. I’m still watching. Not gonna lie those egg taquitos for breakfast look delish lol 🙂
Thanks! To be fair I'm not a fan of it either but I had several time lapses and I didn't want those to be silent nor did I want it to be back and forth between music and no music so ultimately I decided on a very faint background music through the whole video