WEEKLY MEAL PREP AND BUDGET REVIEW #2 | LARGE FAMILY OF 9

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
    @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +12

    Thank you so much for watching !!! We will always promise to keep it real with you !! Some months we will be under budget and others over that is just real life.

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      @Olivia thank you so much 😍😍That is so sweet !! I do have some Pioneer Woman stuff :-) the kids got me a vase for Christmas that is Pioneer Woman and my mother got me some bowls and a couple other things but mine is all mix match too . A lot of my dishes are handed down to me from my grandmother 😍😍

  • @judymullins2694
    @judymullins2694 5 лет назад

    Sweet family 👍

  • @maleesaparadis9889
    @maleesaparadis9889 5 лет назад

    Great job on keeping track.

  • @susanedwards9473
    @susanedwards9473 5 лет назад +3

    I make a menu of (what I have in the pantry) and choose the day before or later what I feel like cooking. Sometimes you just don't feel like what is on the menu for the day. You have an awesome pantry.!!! I always have cake mix on hand in a variety of flavors but you have gave me so many alterations for the mix.. So frugal and fast. You do such a good job!!!

  • @brendaatkinson1965
    @brendaatkinson1965 5 лет назад +14

    I make a 30 day plan, but definately pick and choose! Leftover days always become a choice! You dont need to explain your choices! Life happens!

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you !!! Some weeks life just keeps happening 😁💙💚💛🧡

  • @yvettegerry9862
    @yvettegerry9862 Год назад

    Hi Noel !

  • @appletinImom0f5
    @appletinImom0f5 5 лет назад

    U did fine.. Keep up with the good work!!

  • @Iheart2cook
    @Iheart2cook 5 лет назад +3

    Hi Noel, I suggest you pick 7 dinners and a bunch of ideas for breakfasts and lunches and then make whatever fits, fit on whatever day. That way, you're always successful. God bless my friend 🙏🏼❤️

  • @ptebo7219
    @ptebo7219 5 лет назад

    Your doing great Noel and Charles great job explaining the budget, it does help to see just where your money is going and maybe change it up the next week. Keep up the good work! Pat

  • @tiffineyw.641
    @tiffineyw.641 5 лет назад

    Great news on the school. So happy for you all and hope it works out.

  • @jessicas.9859
    @jessicas.9859 5 лет назад

    I so agree on the menu plan being just a guide...I've even completely switched to a meal I had in the freezer or pantry, breakfast like eggs and toast or a simpler version of a meal utilizing some part of my plan. You have to do what you can do based on curve balls life throws you.
    I'm excited to hear about the potential school. Don't feel guilty! I'm sure if it's the right fit Luke will love it and you will both benefit.
    Love all the desserts! Yummy!

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much !! I think Luke is definitely ready to make friends 🧡💛💚💙

    • @jessicas.9859
      @jessicas.9859 5 лет назад

      @@NoelsBIGfamilylife that will be a beautiful thing to watch develop! :-)

  • @fayejones6740
    @fayejones6740 5 лет назад +1

    Noel, when I plan my meals I don't designate a certain day. I just list what we are eating for the week and pick what we are having that day from our meal list.

  • @bsanderson8737
    @bsanderson8737 5 лет назад

    I think you guys are doing a wonderful job with your budget.
    Thanks for the update on Ash
    I'm so glad it's not a spider bite
    My daughter got one after Katrina and she has a hole in her leg .
    It took along time to heal, months.
    Thanks for a great video!

  • @toshawierenga5407
    @toshawierenga5407 5 лет назад

    You are a wonderful wife and mother. Keep showing us we don't need to sink into self pity. We are strong and still love no matter what is thrown at the family

  • @karkarsmama8369
    @karkarsmama8369 5 лет назад

    You always have the neatest little gadgets ❤️ I love it

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much 🧡💛💚💙 Amazon always has the coolest stuff:-)

  • @miss.baptist394
    @miss.baptist394 5 лет назад +1

    I think it is great that you are watching your budget. It really shows where the money is going and why even if you over spend. I menu plan to and things are always getting swapped around. The point is to have meals that you know you can make without going out and buying more stuff or eating out. 👍

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you !! This was our first month on the budget :-) it definitely was an eye-opener at how much we spend on things that we didn't realize

  • @soniaibarra1926
    @soniaibarra1926 5 лет назад

    Hello my beautiful friend Noel!!🙂🙂🌷🌷 U don't have to give us an explanation!!I 🌷🌷I love watching your beautiful family!!🙂🙂Wow great pineapples, muffins!! Hope Ash is ok!!👍👍 Blessings!!🙏🙏❤❤

  • @donnaallison7462
    @donnaallison7462 5 лет назад

    You do what works best for your family.Love you &family.life happens.I'm glad your feeling better

  • @texadianstitcher
    @texadianstitcher 5 лет назад

    I don't meal plan because if I do, life throws a ton of curveballs. I try to plan the day before. Having a variety of frozen meat allows me to pick & choose a recipe based on time available & what veg & sides we have on hand.
    Yesterday I was going to do frozen fish, but I found ground beef on clearance so I made meatballs instead. Monday I finally made a roast beef that kept getting pushed for weeks due to life happening. Next week I need to do a pork tenderloin & that's the extent of plans.
    Don't beat yourself up if you eat sandwiches instead of a meal for supper because life happened. You have a lot on your shoulders & as long as everyone is fed, who cares if you juggled meals around.

  • @stephaniet.5687
    @stephaniet.5687 5 лет назад

    I do that to I make my plan but I switch out maybe Monday for Thursday.. like we bbqd tonight the meal I was making tomorrow night just switching days that’s all.. your right life happens..

  • @deana6633
    @deana6633 5 лет назад

    That’s how I meal plan too.👍😃😃

  • @shannonrose6393
    @shannonrose6393 5 лет назад

    You're doing a great job with the budget. I admire your dedication and openness with. Life definitely happens.

  • @lynnbondoc7964
    @lynnbondoc7964 5 лет назад +1

    I agree meal plans are very helpful, and saves me Monday. I switch menu days all the time. If I have extra leftovers can we eat that, and what we don't eat for the week meal plan I bump it to the following week. 🙏❤️

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      Exactly!!I am so happy everyone else says this too :-)💜🧡💛💚

  • @pinkrevenge3747
    @pinkrevenge3747 5 лет назад +3

    You do an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your life!

  • @cateburritt4295
    @cateburritt4295 5 лет назад +1

    I do the same thing with my meal plan too! Great meal prep even if you didn't get everything done you wanted. Made me want pineapple! Glad that Ash's appointment gave you relief. I felt guilty at first too when I put Lily into school, I know it's hard not to feel that way but it will get him the help he needs like you said and it will give you a bit of a break which is well deserved, you do so much for Luke and for all of your family. Your backyard is beautiful! I have one of those trees with white blooms too. I believe they are called Bradford pear trees and they are so pretty but don't smell great. I hope you enjoyed the award ceremony! Have a great day! Keep being such an amazing mom!

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      Aww thank you so much. I do keep telling myself then I can use that couple hours to get caught up on sleep or housework so that I can be more attentive when he is home💜🧡💛💚💙 and for the first time he is really wanting to make friends 😊

    • @cateburritt4295
      @cateburritt4295 5 лет назад

      Yes exactly! I know most Autism mommas could always use extra time to catch up on sleep or household things!! Love hearing he's wanting to make friends! This school could definitely give him that opportunity!

  • @kendallkaboodle1235
    @kendallkaboodle1235 5 лет назад +2

    Love watching as always! Agree with your explanation of meal "plans". Life is a living being. Changing and morphing as we go through our days. Especially with families! And meal planning totally helps with budgeting and grocery planning.

  • @kristinsmith4375
    @kristinsmith4375 5 лет назад

    As long as my kids eat food everyday I feel like I'm winning 😂 I do a weekly meal plan but I might switch it up some days and use some ingredients I bought for one meal for something else but all our groceries get eaten. I mostly meal plan to know what to buy at the store and not overspend or eat out.
    Life happens!! I completely understand!! 🙌

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      LOL thank you so much :-) and yes it sounds like we feel the same about meal plans. And is a wonderful grocery shopping tool

  • @ashleybautista2650
    @ashleybautista2650 5 лет назад

    I really need to take some tips from you and start monthly planning 🤦‍♀️ I always find myself at the end of the month borrowing money from someone not something I’m proud of 😑 I need help! Lol I was trying to see the set up on the board but I couldn’t see it. I thank you and Charles for sharing every day life ❤️ it’s ok you don’t have to explain anything to no one! Your amazing parents and your children are so lucky to have you guys as parents growing up I wish I had parents like you guys! hugs 🤗

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much 🧡💛💚💙 I am sorry you cannot see the board by next months he will have something on our website so that you can see it up close Noel break everything down into a weekly budget that you can also copy if you want😍😍

  • @deannaf4237
    @deannaf4237 5 лет назад

    I love your videos especially the ones where you show recipes. Thank you so much!!

  • @kbhomestead
    @kbhomestead 5 лет назад

    When I meal plan....I change stuff around also and make stuff on different days than what I planned! I look at meal planning like you....it is a guide for the week! Oh! Girl....nothing to feel guilty about it will help Luke and you both!! IT is a win win!! Girl you got alot accomplished to me! I think y'all did great on budget.....it was your first month! hugs, xoxo

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much !!! I do know that the school will be wonderful for him and that I can use that time to catch up on sleep or get things done that I need to get done :-) on the budget we did not hit the number we wanted to hit this month but we did cut our spending and half compared to last month so we are very happy with that :-) that is a win in our book 😍😍

  • @allisonpacino
    @allisonpacino 5 лет назад +2

    My meal plan never happened in order!

  • @mizzshelley8873
    @mizzshelley8873 5 лет назад +5

    I do my meal plan for the entire month, but don't choose which days because, life happens, things come up. We always have something on the plan though, works for us, and I totally understand what you're saying.
    TFS!

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      When I did monthly meal planning I never assigned days either because I can barely keep a week straight yet alone a month🧡💛💚💙

  • @appletinImom0f5
    @appletinImom0f5 5 лет назад

    Frozen pizza on hand help alot with our autistic 14 yo.. Aldis like 2.50 ish.. But at least u pin point ur down falls so it's a great way to start improving.. U are doing ok

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      I wish Luke would eat other kinds of pizzas but he only eats Little Caesar😢

    • @appletinImom0f5
      @appletinImom0f5 5 лет назад

      @@NoelsBIGfamilylife
      Aldis take and bake may be more like u use to seeing.. We had a hard time getting my son to try a different way also.. Once he gave in and did it made life easier!! Only issue is now when he see them in frezzer he was pizza everyday which is a no no lol!! I also heard from other moms that when they made homade and got the child invloved they where more likely to try it cause the fact they can make it give them pride and fun at the same time!!

  • @ellencasey5580
    @ellencasey5580 5 лет назад +2

    When you send Luke to school ask about the security guard watching over his from trying not to leave on his own my son had a desk security guard and he managed to get out to the Street in kindergarten.Worst they never called me when it happened
    Loved today's Pineapple hints. Its wonderful to see Luke so happy 🤩😍😊😄😅😀🤗👶👦👼

  • @annetterose8948
    @annetterose8948 5 лет назад

    Maybe you could make premade homemade personal sized pizzas and freeze them for Luke.

  • @tennesseebornandraised1075
    @tennesseebornandraised1075 5 лет назад

    Love love love me some Noel videos!!!!🤣🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @marylancaster8519
    @marylancaster8519 5 лет назад +2

    I'm with you, My plans and menu always changes, If someone doesn't, then they must have a perfect life, I had to giggle why someone would even ask that. Dont feel guilty, Its something that's would help Luke, That's a good thing, Awesome as always Noel, ❤️❤️❤️

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      You so much Mary :-) I know but it will be what is best for him because he is really wanting to have some friends and play with other kids. The school is just for autistic children up to the age of 22 and it makes me feel more comfortable that he would only go for 3 hours and get therapy and some time with other children I don't think that I could do all day though

  • @amandacannyn7424
    @amandacannyn7424 5 лет назад

    We have that happen too with the meal plan for the week. Sometimes you just have to change it up! Even though we are only a family of 3 it still happens lol!

  • @lat4237
    @lat4237 5 лет назад +1

    Excellent explanation of 'flexible' meal planning....this I can do!

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you 😍 and I love the name flexible meal planning :-) I may steal that from you💜🧡💛💚💙

  • @CanadianMom1
    @CanadianMom1 5 лет назад +1

    I know it is easy to say not to feel guilty for needing a break from our kids from time to time but of course we always do. It will be great for Luke, although I am sure it will be an adjustment for him to be around new people. I know you have a busy life but it Is a good time to get a much needed nap. :)

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you :-) and that is what I am thinking too he is really wanting to be with friends and it would only be 3 hours a day :-) and naps have definitely entered my mind💜🧡💛💚💙

  • @Sweetzandmore
    @Sweetzandmore 5 лет назад

    Noel you're doing great. I'm an empty nester,but I plan meals when I know I'm having guest.

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much 🧡💛💚💙 I think of Charles and I are ever empty nesters I will never cook again :-)

  • @Sarah_Grant
    @Sarah_Grant 5 лет назад

    Luke's pizza....have you tried to reach out to Little Caesar's corporate to see if they would send you the dry pizza crust mix and the sauce and such.....
    Try making that pizza with their stuff but at home.

  • @sallyethridge1393
    @sallyethridge1393 5 лет назад +2

    The pineapple muffins look good and easy. I will make them.

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      I think you will like them Sally !! They are super moist and very low in calorie to which is an added bonus💜🧡💛💚

  • @diannalovett7624
    @diannalovett7624 5 лет назад +1

    Someone really asked That! I would comment about it but peace be to them. You are normal and it's normal to Not stick to a plan you be you!!

  • @amberf3599
    @amberf3599 5 лет назад

    Beautiful Noel.......blue is one of your colors💙💙
    Meal plans for me is a idea of what we can have....so I can have the stuff on hand. It's not set in stone.
    This school would be good for him. I know the guilt but look as a beautiful thing for that sweet boy.
    Ash and her friends are so beautiful💖💖
    Your Apple tree is magickal❤❤❤
    Your brother is awesome💖💖💖💖
    Have a wonderful Wednesday sweet friend💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @ericastout5606
    @ericastout5606 5 лет назад

    Angel Girl and Charles, you guys are doing great. I love you all so very much. God Bless You Angel Girl and your family. I'm glad you were given a TV. to. Isn't God good,? I'm looking forward to seeing your video for tonight

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much !! Yes God is wonderful 💜🧡💛💚💙 no video tonight but there will be tomorrow :-) I took the day off of filming today because I really needed to get caught up on housework and get some deep cleaning done. When I go that many days without sleep the house gets very messy even though the kids in Charles try to stay up on it

  • @kalindaborkowski288
    @kalindaborkowski288 5 лет назад

    Curious mama why are you so hard on yourself? There is nothing wrong with feeling grateful and utelising help that's why its there we all need help from time to time and you seem pushed to the edge. Blessings from down under

  • @ebonykids9991
    @ebonykids9991 5 лет назад

    Tell Luke hello.

  • @ashleymallia9636
    @ashleymallia9636 5 лет назад

    I’m new to the Channel && have a question. Can you make homemade pizza to save money? Please no one come for me with the question. My nephew has aspergers and his chosen food is Mc Donald’s chicken nuggets if we were too cook 20 nuggets at home he may only eat 5 because of how they look or feel. So I get it !! Just asking because I’m new and don’t really know Luke lol. Anyway loving the channel. 😘

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад +1

      Do not be afraid to ask or suggest anything !!!! I will not ever get upset 💜🧡💛💚 He will not eat the homemade pizza :-( I make it all the time for the family he also will not eat any pizza unless it is Little Caesar no matter where we get it from he will smell it and look at it and refuse to eat if it is anything else:-(

    • @ashleymallia9636
      @ashleymallia9636 5 лет назад

      Noel's BIG Family Life we go through it with my nephew. He is now 20 and has to pay for his own nuggets. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @candicejaeci
    @candicejaeci 5 лет назад

    Wow! Who was rude? I feel you shouldn’t have to explain yourself and if people don’t like it, they can kick rocks and watch someone else’s channel 💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️💁🏼‍♀️ edit: sorry that was probably harsh of me but I know you’re a good hard working mommy and I don’t want people picking with you 🥰

  • @annetterose8948
    @annetterose8948 5 лет назад +1

    You may have answered this in other videos but I'm new to your Channel are you thinking about putting Luke into ABA therapy? I watch a few other channels that also have autistic children that are in the ABA therapy and it really seems to help a lot. I grew up with a brother on the Spectrum but he was very high functioning and then they didn't have the programs they have now.

  • @nic-ch
    @nic-ch 5 лет назад

    Please check out RUclipsr MsVaughnsTV. She just disclosed the Autism diagnosis of her two year old daughter. She shared a trip to a conference in New Orleans with a support group called the Autism Mom's getaway. I really believe you guys will be a blessing to others with your transparency and by sharing your journey. Wishing you all the best.

  • @peggieryan1184
    @peggieryan1184 5 лет назад +2

    I get irritated on your behalf when I watch you explain why you are swapping meals around during the week. I have a 31 year old son with ASD..... I have been in similar situations.

    • @NoelsBIGfamilylife
      @NoelsBIGfamilylife  5 лет назад

      Thank you 🧡💛💚💙 for some people it is just really hard to understand what family life is like