EATING ON $35 A WEEK ($5 A DAY) | EXTREME GROCERY BUDGET CHALLENGE | CHEAP MEAL IDEAS ❤️ Can you really eat for just $35 a week—or $5 a day? It sounds impossible, but this extreme grocery budget challenge shows how it can be done. I’ll take you from the grocery store to the kitchen and show how I stretched one $35 grocery haul into 84 servings—covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 7 days for me, my husband and my kids.
These meals are simple, filling, and built around affordable staples like lentils, ground turkey, tuna, rice, and frozen vegetables. The goal isn’t just to survive—but to create cheap, nourishing meals on a tight budget that anyone can replicate. Whether you’re facing an emergency grocery budget, trying to cut costs, or just need new cheap meal ideas, this plan will give you practical inspiration to make every dollar stretch further. Thank you for being here today 🌼
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0:00 – Eating on $5 a Day (4 People)
0:49 – Come Shopping With Me
2:53 – Walmart Grocery Haul
3:57 – Day 1 Meals
10:14 – Day 2 Meals
16:15 – Day 3 Meals
20:39 – Day 4 Meals
26:23 – Day 5 Meals
31:37 – Day 6 Meals
33:23 – $3 Second Grocery Stop
34:52 – Day 7 Meals
My own experiences shaped how I cook, and my goal is to offer hope, support, and practical ideas for anyone facing similar challenges. If this video helps you or someone you know, please share it. If you’re in a tough spot, don’t hesitate to reach out to food banks, churches, or local support programs. And if you’re in a position to give, please consider donating to your local food pantry—even small acts make a big difference.
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