Families: Dinners on budget?

[AquataHolic420]

dang! really lucky to be living here I guess, yeah the prices have gone high even in the middle east but still getting a feast for all 3 meals of the day

in other words, thanks to mom and dad

must to be nice living in kuwait.. dolla dolla bills y'all

 

[JD7.62]

some govt assistance would be nice i want an EBT card!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know youre in line waiting on yours arent you?!

NEVER!!!!!!! i will never become a vegan! if i dont have some sort of meat with every meal i dont feel like im getting a full meal. usually something like ramen & eggs, ramen & sausage, or mac&cheese with hot dogs..

Im exactly the same way! I can NEVER eat a meal with out meat. Its just not complete if there isnt a once living animal on my plate! I also have a pet peeve where I cant eat a cold dinner. I can eat a cold lunch or cold breakfast but a dinner...no way! Its gotta be served up hot!

 

[imcrystal]

some govt assistance would be nice i want an EBT card!!!!!!!!!!!!

psssht. i tried that not too long ago & they told me i make too much to get govt assistance. if i told you how much i make youd LAUGH. its rediculous, i dont make shat. oh screw it $10.50/ hr. there. i have my own apartment (theres most of my pay- RENT) then electric, then car payment, my insurance got cancelled, cell phone, and i have a BABY (dont get any child support AT ALL) daycare which is really. really. expensive. im not trying to have pity party here but geeeez

 

[cichlaguapote]

Cheaper things I eat:
Pasta's (simple kind with one meat/sauce/noodles or make a big bowl of pasta salad both usually last for left overs unless you tire of them)
Store brand mac and cheese.
Bone in chicken. Just a huge pack of drumsticks or whatever's cheap.
Just bratwurst/sausages/etc. Just fry 'em instead of grilling since it's getting cold out.


If I'm really broke french toast(only requires eggs/bread/cinnamon&sugar), pancakes, or just steamed white rice with some sort of bread. All are kinda big favorites of mine though..

 

[imcrystal]

they keep raising prices on everything its so expensive just to live but we still make the same. no fair

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

Rice with anything is a great filler, along with a HUGE glass of water before your meal....

 

[jcardona1]

psssht. i tried that not too long ago & they told me i make too much to get govt assistance. if i told you how much i make youd LAUGH. its rediculous, i dont make shat. oh screw it $10.50/ hr. there. i have my own apartment (theres most of my pay- RENT) then electric, then car payment, my insurance got cancelled, cell phone, and i have a BABY (dont get any child support AT ALL) daycare which is really. really. expensive. im not trying to have pity party here but geeeez

yeah i wish i could stand in line! i make ok-decent money, but its still hard to survive. i can only imagine what it must be like for people making much less and that have families. its just my gf and i and we both work, but crap is still expensive!

 

[jcardona1]

I know youre in line waiting on yours arent you?!



Im exactly the same way! I can NEVER eat a meal with out meat. Its just not complete if there isnt a once living animal on my plate! I also have a pet peeve where I cant eat a cold dinner. I can eat a cold lunch or cold breakfast but a dinner...no way! Its gotta be served up hot!

same here, if i dont have meat, it feels like i just ate a cardboard box for dinner only time i dont have meat is for breakfast!

 

[JD7.62]

psssht. i tried that not too long ago & they told me i make too much to get govt assistance. if i told you how much i make youd LAUGH. its rediculous, i dont make shat. oh screw it $10.50/ hr. there. i have my own apartment (theres most of my pay- RENT) then electric, then car payment, my insurance got cancelled, cell phone, and i have a BABY (dont get any child support AT ALL) daycare which is really. really. expensive. im not trying to have pity party here but geeeez

I feel for you darlin, I dont know how you are doing it!

BTW, no child support?! Some one needs a real good arse kickin. Guys that dont pay child support are criminals in my book!

 

[Red Devil]

i buy lots of rice and noodles... and use very little meat... lots of kidney beans...cheap.... and they are rich in protein like your eating meat.. tomatoe sauce and veggies of your choice... brown and white rice mixed with chicken and mushrooms with can of mushroom soup with onions and garlic... over the noodles..makes a big pot full and healthy and resonable and filling... instead of meat balls .... i use very small package of lean ground beef browned and added to sauce over spaghetti .. peas in bag to make huge pot of pea soup... so easy... cook in water and thin or thicken as you like...add some buillion for taste and add pieces of ham and carrots and Italian bread for a meal...cheap... and good for you..biggest savings of all ...start using store coupons.... but only for the food you normally buy.... and stay away from prepackaged stuff... start making things yourself... and if we all do this the price will come down...