We survived on slum, macaroni noodles mixed with tomato sauce and some ground beef. That was back before the feminists started demonizing stay at home moms. Let me tell you, my mom was a true American hero. Being a homemaker is one of the most demanding and important jobs a woman can have. My mom was no dummy. Should could have easily handled a "real" job (It would have been a break for her!). It took (takes) a wide variety of skills to raise a family, especially on a tight budget. For example, she turned couponing into an art form. We were poor, but we never starved or asked for government help.
We called that (and still call it) Beefy Mac.