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This is isn’t a bad app I actually did like it unfortunately in my area of Eastern Iowa it doesn’t work with restaurants and grocery stores I did got almost $12 back i after two gas visits but since the start of this year stations by me are either just $0.01 off or not at all
We have the same issue with the variety packs but I found out his teacher is spending her own money to have snacks available for kids who don't bring a snack. So if they're individually packed I send in the ones my family won't eat for the classroom snacks. (I also just donate snacks periodically).
I do this with the random items I get sometimes when I do pick up at Sams. For some reason they always add a weird item like a 24 pack of movie theater sour patch straws or sugar free fruit cups.
My husband is an elementary school teacher; I go to Dollar Tree and buy the knock-off versions of Goldfish and chocolate animal crackers along with snack size zip-top bags. Then I portion them out in 1/4 cup sizes for him to take for the kiddos.
I live in Sweden and I'm amazed on the packaging sizes you have! I understand that Costco and Sam's club is different from an ordinary supermarket, but they're huge! We only have school lunches (for free) so my kids doesn't bring any food to school, wich I'm very thankful for. It's fun to see what other people in other countries buy for food. Its exotic😂.
Mindy! Just wanted to say THANK YOU on behalf of moms everywhere trying to feed our kids! I came across your channel desperate to find new meals that were easy, healthy and affordable to cook. And you delivered!!! I have watched many of your videos now, and I can truly say you are teaching me more about how to cook and grocery shop than I ever have learned on my own in the past 3 years of being married and having a baby!
It's so nice to hear that we are not the only parents that make their kids pack their own lunches! It's just a small thing to start teaching them responsibility early.
I have to do the same for my middle child (picky eater), we decide what days he will eat lunch at school and what days he will take his own. Works out great. 👍🏼 my other kids will eat lunch at school for the most part. And just take a snack.
I’ve been binge watching your videos the last few days to get some ideas for us on our budget and I just have to say I love the show and movie references you make! The reference to phoebe from Friends with the chocolate chips made me laugh. As did your “Clue” and “My Cousin Vinny” references in other videos. You are a gem!!
I had to pause the video to jump in before I forget....DRYER BALLS is the only way to go.....no static and no grease build up from the dryer sheets....been using them for a few years now and will never go back! Great haul.....I was impressed that your kids pack their own lunches, wish I had thought of that when my four went to school. We recently spent a week with my grandkids while their parents were away and learned that they packed their own lunch, it felt so weird for me to sit back and watch them do this so efficiently! I had no idea it was a thing!!! Love your channel, thanks for sharing!
What a great grocery haul! Lots of healthy foods and treats. I do the same thing as you. When I get done shopping I buy a rotisserie chicken, and sides if they're reasonably priced. All the short cuts you give are so helpful. Plus you still have some indulgences. With all the work you do you deserve the reward!!
I love these giant grocery hauls videos. They are so fun to watch! I don’t have any kiddos who are going to school yet but I’m gonna use some of these ideas in the future 😊
We tried the dryer balls too, but we switched back to dryer sheets unscented. We still had static and it was not taking off any risdual pet hair. I definitely get better results with the sheets.
I enjoy your videos and understand you don’t have need to go dairy free but we do. Any channel friends that do make dairy free meals for kids? Would love some cost saving tips or tested substitutions. Miss easy crockpot meals.
Not sure how I came across your channel but love watching your videos! You are so relatable and down to earth. Anyway, we moved last year to somewhere very rural and our only shopping option is a Walmart about 53 miles away. I’ve never been a Walmart shopper before now but I’ve been pleasantly surprised with most of their store brands. With the exception of a few. Also, I’ve tried various dryer balls over the years and have NEVER had any luck with them. I just use unscented dryer sheets.
I appreciate so much that you use real food that is accessible to nearly everyone. Some channels really focus on specialty foods and it makes food prep a chore. I have 100% tried things you recommend (holla to Mr. Sticks spices- they are awesome) because you're suggestions are REAL and DOABLE.
This is Thursday. My daughter and I went to Sam's this morning. She had to stock up for her kids school year. Holy Moly! Let's just say she spent 5 times as much as me. Wow! But most of the items will keep through the first semester. I use to do the same when my 5 children were home. She has 2. I do not remember ever spending almost $500. Prices are truly different.
Hi Mindy, there are just 2 of us, (we are old seniors) 👴🧓, we obviously don't have kids going back to school but I watched anyway, even though I won't be doing these things. I just love your channel and gotta watch all of them. But for parents that do, it was pretty good ideas. But you did remind me that I need to organize my fridge and pantry, which is not exactly my favorite thing to do.
The lunch meat at my Sam's is in those center coolers....the ones without the doors if that makes sense. I'm not sure how different yours is but I feel most places are the same roughly layout wise.
This may be strange, but I am an older college student, and our community college has free snacks and coffee available for the students in the study areas. Even the big kids appreciate free food.
I work at a school and my kitchen definitely looks different during the school year. I do more food prep and meal planning when I’m working. Especially at the beginning of the school year. It gets me off on the right foot!
Growing up the closest thing to individual portion treats were Little Debbies! We took them to the swim park. I have the wool dryer balls & love them, I've also noticed they help kick all the pet fur to the lint trap. I have the ones from Beekmans, they also have scent drops if you miss the fragrance.
Mindy I have a idea for you I have a 4runner and I have my big cooler in the back and when I go get groc. that are cold things I pack them in it with a bag of ice and I can run all my places then go home and everything is still very cold . saves gas too. I even have been to the groc at 6am and work all day and when I get home after 4pm and my eggs, meat , milk it all is still good.. I love my big cooler.
Sorry meant to add that I saw in someone else's video ages ago that she keeps an inventory of her items in her freezer & checks off things she pulls out. I thought it was a brilliant idea and could be used for the pantry also so that you aren't buying more of what you don't need.
I've thought of this often, but living with other adults that also do their own meals and shared cooking, I've never implemented it. It's such a fantastic idea.
I am with you on the school lunches. I keep a bunch of “school only” individually wrapped snacks on hand to make it easier for the kids. My 12yo daughter actually loves to pack lunches so she packs hers and my 16yo son’s while I was the dinner dishes each school night.
Wow ! You should be set for a few weeks ! Don’t feel bad about reheating coffee, I make a full pot every morning and any leftover I put in mason jars and refrigerate it. We cannot taste any difference, and let’s face it, I use a ton of creamer anyway so it’s always delicious !!!! With prices the way they are I cannot just pour any leftovers out ! Thanks for sharing your amazing haul !
We homeschool but this is the time of year when all of our extra-curricula starts back. We are usually able to fix lunch at home, but dinner is a little harder at least 2 days per week. On Mondays our daughter will have orchestra (we will leave house at 5 I think) and on Wednesdays our daughter has drama. We leave the house around 12 and won't get back until about 430 (then we leave at 515 or 530 for church). So these two days will look different for us, especially since both of these are out of town. She also has piano lessons on Tuesdays at 2:00 but the lessons are only 5 minutes from our house, so it doesn't really pose a problem..lol Our daughter actually decided to start back July 5, so we've been in school for nearly 2 months. I do love that we have a little more of a routine once school starts back though.
An epic shopping trip! I really enjoy USA shopping hauls to see what products you have that we don't have and what is the same or similar. Thank you for the video!
Hi, from Oklahoma here also! I got some Norwex dryer balls as a gift & I’m enjoying them. One thing I’m learning is to not over dry your clothes & that helps w the static. Drying too long especially with the wool balls will cause static. (For me) Otherwise…love them!
I also can't finish a pot of coffee in a day. I buy the coffee I like best and make a full pot every time even though I only drink a cup a day. To save the extra for later I portion into mason jars. You can add sugar/sweetner before sealing. I just tighten on the canning lids and give a quick shake before shoving in the fridge. Because they go in hot, it will seal and keep your coffee fresher. Just pull out 1 and have iced coffee or reheat. 🙂I get 3 ~8oz jars and 1 cup of coffee from my 5 cup coffee pot.
I went to Costco yesterday, still recovering 😂, left home around 9am got home around 4pm 😮, I bought provolone cheese and montaray (sp?) jack cheese, should of got the sharp cheddar was it, the dark orange one? I looked at it a few times but didn’t get it, darn it 😂, I’m in Australia and follow you and have bought some food from Costco on your recommendation 😊 I love that you have made your kids independent in regard to getting their own lunch, it makes it so much easier on you and your teaching your sons that women are not their slaves 😊.
We use reusable K-cups!! Saves money and waste :) (and my favorite coffee doesn’t come in k cup form so it was the only way to not have to brew a whole pot every time)
I LOVE Dunkin’s Colombian coffee ☕️ it’s so smooth. I splurged not to long ago on the big container it was about $20 at Walmart & had no regrets. For me coffee is a must to get me through the stuff I gotta do so why not make it absolutely delicious , enjoy your coffee 😊 ps this was my favorite video 👍🏼
We have started buying our meat and eggs at Sam’s because it’s the best price where we live! Also it goes farther! Love your channel! Have a great day! ❤️
We have the same rule about packaged snacks. It’s always more expensive when it’s in an individual package so they are always for school and practices.
I don’t think the dryer balls help with the static, but I think they do help with dryer time. I’ve heard you can roll up foil into a ball and through that in to help. I use the unscented right now and usually only use half and it works. As far as melatonin, you can break it in half and reduce the amount. Your body can get use to it, so not good to take for a long time. Just take a break if you can. I can eat these foods,I have to stick to meat,veg and fruits (not to much) due to some gut issues I have. I do watch hoping for some ideas for my husband and son. I try to cook good fun food for them.🧡
I was recently released from the hospital because I had a severe kidney infection, when I got discharged the doctor told me to drink lemon water everyday. I stopped on my way home and bought a bag and now I have a pitcher full in the fridge, as soon as it's empty I make another one LOL
I have found that super-low-dose melatonin works best for me. I take 300 mcg (micrograms?). I have to order it from Amazon, but I love that it does the job and I'm not groggy in the morning. And...if I'm having a rough night, I can take a second one in the middle of the night and still not be groggy when I get up (I don't do that very often).
So I just started working for a company that makes a lot of packaging for companies (I won’t specify) but we’re selling the same customer packaging for products that are labeled for a range from the expensive organic brands to Walmart… I can’t say they are putting the same product in all the packaging but… I highly doubt different quality products are going into these staple foods! It’s all the same stuff!! I am brand loyal to the blue dawn though! Blue dawn will get out any stain on clothes!
Try calling your Sam’s store where you bought the chips, and ask the manager if you can return them or get something else in their place. There is a Sam’s 100 percent satisfaction guarantee on some of their products. Might just be products by members Mark...but worth the knowledge of finding out which products. If you explain how terrible the chips are, they might let you just bring them back.
Thanks for pointing out the big croissant rolls are the same price as the smaller ones at Walmart! You posted a vid a while back that inspired me to try a couple different thigs with the croissants and they were both a big hit with the YA's, thanks!
I always hate them going back to school. But it is what it is. So we muttle through... I need some organization inspiration! Thanks! And I also do not care for that Coke Dream!!
I make yogurt, a gallon at a time. Look for making yogurt in a cooler. It’s super easy and saves us a ton. I use whatever fruit that’s in season to flavor it. Lasts like 4-6 weeks in the fridge.
On wool dryer balls....cut the dry time in half. If you over dry then static may form. At least that's been my experience. I had to adjust the dry time setting from what I normally used ☺
Wow girl you did some shopping! Single person household here talking but I find quite a bit of things at Sam's that make it very cost-effective for me to shop there. I think the Member's Mark brands of over the counter meds are an extremely good buy. Costco has a lot of them as well but I have found that Member's Mark carries a greater variety of items so it kind of depends on your needs and which club you belong to. I do believe that it was the Costco brand batteries that are supposed to be made by Duracell and are the same as Duracell. Oh,I have been using wool dryer balls for quite awhile and they are great! I think you were really like them.I actually belong to Sam's Club and my next door neighbor belongs to Costco. That works out great for both of us because we can each reap the benefits of the both clubs with only paying for one membership a year each. I'm disabled so my neighbor does a lot of my shopping for me as it is difficult for me to get out and shop. The advantage for me is I give her a list and she doesn't end up with any impulse shopping for me so that's a great thing! Really saves me some money. I do buy a fair amount of dairy and frozen items at Sam's and I do find generally speaking they are the best prices I can find. The four packs of butter have always been a big hit for me as I have a small freezer and can store them but with inflation better prices I think along with a lot of dairy has really been fluctuating so you have to kind of watch and see on that one. I do drink half and half in my coffee and it is a great buy at Sam's Club compared to Walmart or other grocery stores. Oddly milk is more expensive at Sam's Club and Costco versus Walmart. I don't know if they just expect that people will grab it while they are at the warehouse club out of convenience or what but I've been watching that and Sam's is almost I think 80 cents a gallon more for milk then Walmart so unless I'm completely out and really need it, I will be waiting until I do my Walmart shops. I have the annual membership from Walmart for grocery delivery and that's what I use for the majority of my shopping. I got a deal of 18 months for the price of one year. Walmart overall has the best prices and with the annual fee it comes out to be more cost-effective because if I get delivery from Aldi it's through Instacart and even with their membership, the fees are a bit more than I'm willing to pay. I realize that if you do grocery pickup it's free at many stores but I don't like to impose on my neighbors for that since delivery is so readily available from multiple different grocery outlets. The one thing I think that has saved me the most money on groceries is shopping less frequently. I take a page from your book as far as every day that I avoid grocery shopping is a little more money in my pocket. It makes me use up what I have therefore less waste and I'm also delaying spending that grocery money. Being a single person, I have traditionally bought a lot of the easier things to make like Lean Cuisines and snack foods but their prices have increased as well so I'm really cutting back on that. I can make a sandwich just as quickly as I can pop a Lean Cuisine in the microwave and I'm not going to spend three to four dollars on a sandwich no matter how much lunch meat, cheese lettuce or tomato I put on it! The club stores can really be a great thing to save money but it's like everything else you really have to compare prices and watch out for what you like and what is on sale. My favorite coffee is the Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream. Sam's Club has gone up in price by a couple dollars recently but it's still the best overall kcup price that I can find. I'm okay as long as I spend less than $0.50 a kcup as I only drink one cup of coffee a day unless it's extremely cold out and then I have a second cup. I try to watch for coffee deals this time of year but coffee prices have gone up so much that I wonder if there will be the deals this year. Anyway thanks for taking us along with you Mindy and I hope your kids have a great school year!
I’ve seen videos from moms with rules regarding what they can take. Each item gets placed into a certain category and the kids are required a certain quantity from each category to fulfill a lunch requirement.
@@stuartpierce121 I did realize the joke in it, yes. I just figured it's probably a legitimate battle for a lot of parents out there, so I wanted to suggest what I've seen as a good way to address that concern. As a huge snack lover, I don't always make the best decisions myself, lol. I'd be embarrassed to admit what I ate everyday for lunch in the 7th grade when my school had a vending machine. 😳
My mom puts them in with towels helps with the trying time that’s what she says. I have no clue about replacing them for dryer sheets. She will still put a dryer sheet with her towels even with the ball. I want to get the ball but want to get some Norwex instead.
The olive oil at my Sam’s club is SUPER cheap!!! It’s a two pack and it’s cheaper then one can anywhere else. I’m surprised you don’t find more deals at Sam’s vs walmart. But a huge thank you to you bc I’ve been way better at looking at prices and the 60 eggs at Sam’s is $24 and at Walmart the 60 eggs is $11. Crazy different prices!
Hey Mindy! Loved this haul! I really need to go to Sam's Club and grab that huge container of Reese's cups. And can't believe those doritos weren't good. You got so many things that gave me some great ideas for my daughter. And that caramel apple light and fit is my absolute fav! Hope you have a wonderful day!🥰
Thank you for the reminder on upside . Have the app , but forgot , now that u reminded me of the name I’ll use it 👍 Great job having your kids make their lunches . My 12 year old is about to get served , “ get busy making your lunch this year “😉 Never really thought to freeze sandwiches .. but might be utilizing that as a morning time saver . Can’t wait to see your video for inspo on lunches 😊
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This is isn’t a bad app I actually did like it unfortunately in my area of Eastern Iowa it doesn’t work with restaurants and grocery stores I did got almost $12 back i after two gas visits but since the start of this year stations by me are either just $0.01 off or not at all
We have the same issue with the variety packs but I found out his teacher is spending her own money to have snacks available for kids who don't bring a snack. So if they're individually packed I send in the ones my family won't eat for the classroom snacks. (I also just donate snacks periodically).
Oh that's a good idea! I just sent 3 boxes of snacks to my younger daughter's classroom.
I do this with the random items I get sometimes when I do pick up at Sams. For some reason they always add a weird item like a 24 pack of movie theater sour patch straws or sugar free fruit cups.
I also noticed the BBQ was only a quantity of 6 to the quantity of 12 on the other two flavors.
I like the BBQ ones the best out of the mix tbh! 😂🤣
My husband is an elementary school teacher; I go to Dollar Tree and buy the knock-off versions of Goldfish and chocolate animal crackers along with snack size zip-top bags. Then I portion them out in 1/4 cup sizes for him to take for the kiddos.
I live in Sweden and I'm amazed on the packaging sizes you have! I understand that Costco and Sam's club is different from an ordinary supermarket, but they're huge! We only have school lunches (for free) so my kids doesn't bring any food to school, wich I'm very thankful for. It's fun to see what other people in other countries buy for food. Its exotic😂.
Mindy! Just wanted to say THANK YOU on behalf of moms everywhere trying to feed our kids! I came across your channel desperate to find new meals that were easy, healthy and affordable to cook. And you delivered!!! I have watched many of your videos now, and I can truly say you are teaching me more about how to cook and grocery shop than I ever have learned on my own in the past 3 years of being married and having a baby!
Judy, thank you so much for those kind words! They are very encouraging because my mission for my brand is to be helpful in a kind and realistic way!
@@SeeMindyMom you nailed it! 😊
It's so nice to hear that we are not the only parents that make their kids pack their own lunches! It's just a small thing to start teaching them responsibility early.
So true! I have a video coming out next week where I talk about this and how I organize my pantry/fridge to make this easier for the kids.
I have to do the same for my middle child (picky eater), we decide what days he will eat lunch at school and what days he will take his own. Works out great. 👍🏼 my other kids will eat lunch at school for the most part. And just take a snack.
i love shopping at walmart
I’ve been binge watching your videos the last few days to get some ideas for us on our budget and I just have to say I love the show and movie references you make! The reference to phoebe from Friends with the chocolate chips made me laugh. As did your “Clue” and “My Cousin Vinny” references in other videos. You are a gem!!
Thanks so much, Nicole! :)
Put some safety pins on the wool dryer balls to help with static
We bought a 4 battery recharger, it takes all sizes batteries, had for years, saved thousands.
We have one, too. We still run out. I’m just being realistic about what works for us.
I had to pause the video to jump in before I forget....DRYER BALLS is the only way to go.....no static and no grease build up from the dryer sheets....been using them for a few years now and will never go back! Great haul.....I was impressed that your kids pack their own lunches, wish I had thought of that when my four went to school. We recently spent a week with my grandkids while their parents were away and learned that they packed their own lunch, it felt so weird for me to sit back and watch them do this so efficiently! I had no idea it was a thing!!! Love your channel, thanks for sharing!
What a great grocery haul! Lots of healthy foods and treats.
I do the same thing as you. When I get done shopping I buy a rotisserie chicken, and sides if they're reasonably priced.
All the short cuts you give are so helpful. Plus you still have some indulgences. With all the work you do you deserve the reward!!
I love these giant grocery hauls videos. They are so fun to watch! I don’t have any kiddos who are going to school yet but I’m gonna use some of these ideas in the future 😊
The best grocery EVER!! I can't wait to see the kids lunch videos ❤
Still another week before school here!
We tried the dryer balls too, but we switched back to dryer sheets unscented. We still had static and it was not taking off any risdual pet hair. I definitely get better results with the sheets.
Amen kids going back to school is a wonderful time of year.
One and half weeks before back to school here in NJ
Im so glad mandy recommend your channel.
The key to no static is not overdrying.
The Wool dryer balls are great!
I love these style videos! Grocery hauls are so much fun to watch!
I enjoy your videos and understand you don’t have need to go dairy free but we do. Any channel friends that do make dairy free meals for kids? Would love some cost saving tips or tested substitutions. Miss easy crockpot meals.
Those clio bars have $2.50 back on Fetch if you use that app!
I always love your grocery hauls! Thanks
Not going to lie. I was just at Sams about an hour ago and that bucket of peanut butter cups almost came home with me. 🙂
I called my (adult) son over immediately to show him this video. Reese's is probably our largest impulse buy.
Listen…I thought about much longer than I should have! 😂
Listen . . .inflation got me like, we're about to start a family farm. Definitely going to check out Sam's Club.
I love Casey’s!! I remember when I moved back from Arizona seeing the first Casey’s was like a kid at a theme park 🤣🤣🤣
Not sure how I came across your channel but love watching your videos! You are so relatable and down to earth. Anyway, we moved last year to somewhere very rural and our only shopping option is a Walmart about 53 miles away. I’ve never been a Walmart shopper before now but I’ve been pleasantly surprised with most of their store brands. With the exception of a few. Also, I’ve tried various dryer balls over the years and have NEVER had any luck with them. I just use unscented dryer sheets.
Those Reese's ARE a year round item!
I appreciate so much that you use real food that is accessible to nearly everyone. Some channels really focus on specialty foods and it makes food prep a chore. I have 100% tried things you recommend (holla to Mr. Sticks spices- they are awesome) because you're suggestions are REAL and DOABLE.
I appreciate that, thank you!
This is Thursday. My daughter and I went to Sam's this morning. She had to stock up for her kids school year. Holy Moly! Let's just say she spent 5 times as much as me. Wow! But most of the items will keep through the first semester. I use to do the same when my 5 children were home. She has 2. I do not remember ever spending almost $500. Prices are truly different.
Hi Mindy, there are just 2 of us, (we are old seniors) 👴🧓, we obviously don't have kids going back to school but I watched anyway, even though I won't be doing these things. I just love your channel and gotta watch all of them. But for parents that do, it was pretty good ideas. But you did remind me that I need to organize my fridge and pantry, which is not exactly my favorite thing to do.
I agree with you on the southwest ranch Doritos. Did not like them at all. Love your haul. I have implemented lots of your ideas
The lunch meat at my Sam's is in those center coolers....the ones without the doors if that makes sense. I'm not sure how different yours is but I feel most places are the same roughly layout wise.
This may be strange, but I am an older college student, and our community college has free snacks and coffee available for the students in the study areas. Even the big kids appreciate free food.
Thanks for sharing, I don't have School kids but the ideas you have are great, 😊
I work at a school and my kitchen definitely looks different during the school year. I do more food prep and meal planning when I’m working. Especially at the beginning of the school year. It gets me off on the right foot!
I also reheat my coffee that’s left in the pot from the previous day. My husband won’t he will just dump it out but it seems like such a waste!
You should try vanilla yogurt with dry honey nut cheerios.
I used to have a boss that had cereal in his yogurt for breakfast everyday. I think his preference was Fiber One.
Growing up the closest thing to individual portion treats were Little Debbies! We took them to the swim park. I have the wool dryer balls & love them, I've also noticed they help kick all the pet fur to the lint trap. I have the ones from Beekmans, they also have scent drops if you miss the fragrance.
Oh, good deal! Thanks for letting me know!
Lemon juice has citric acid that helps keep kidney stones from forming. I drink a lot of lemonade!
You can also freeze coffe in ice cube trays and use them in iced coffees instead if regular ice.
This year my kids are packing their own lunches! This mom resigned!!
Mindy I have a idea for you I have a 4runner and I have my big cooler in the back and when I go get groc. that are cold things I pack them in it with a bag of ice and I can run all my places then go home and everything is still very cold . saves gas too. I even have been to the groc at 6am and work all day and when I get home after 4pm and my eggs, meat , milk it all is still good.. I love my big cooler.
Fabulous work- I was exhausted for you. You always have consistently great content. Your family is lucky to have you!
Thank you for the great I formation. I love the price comparison on the store brand vs the name brand.
4.98! in Montreal, canada, walmart sell rosted chicken for 8.47 and 12$ in regular groceries
This is the youngest of the 6 kids last school yr. (Hes a Senior.) Bitter sweet for this stay at home mom.
Oh, wow! Bitter sweet for sure! 🥲
I purchased wool dryer balls months ago and I love them! They work really well! I purchased mine off Amazon.
Sorry meant to add that I saw in someone else's video ages ago that she keeps an inventory of her items in her freezer & checks off things she pulls out. I thought it was a brilliant idea and could be used for the pantry also so that you aren't buying more of what you don't need.
I've thought of this often, but living with other adults that also do their own meals and shared cooking, I've never implemented it. It's such a fantastic idea.
My daughter has them due to her crohns . The lemon has citric acid that can help dissolve the stone .
I am with you on the school lunches. I keep a bunch of “school only” individually wrapped snacks on hand to make it easier for the kids. My 12yo daughter actually loves to pack lunches so she packs hers and my 16yo son’s while I was the dinner dishes each school night.
Wow ! You should be set for a few weeks ! Don’t feel bad about reheating coffee, I make a full pot every morning and any leftover I put in mason jars and refrigerate it. We cannot taste any difference, and let’s face it, I use a ton of creamer anyway so it’s always delicious !!!! With prices the way they are I cannot just pour any leftovers out ! Thanks for sharing your amazing haul !
The wool dryer balls are great for drying your clothes much faster at low heat. The balls keep the clothes lofty and separated so they dry quicker.
We homeschool but this is the time of year when all of our extra-curricula starts back. We are usually able to fix lunch at home, but dinner is a little harder at least 2 days per week. On Mondays our daughter will have orchestra (we will leave house at 5 I think) and on Wednesdays our daughter has drama. We leave the house around 12 and won't get back until about 430 (then we leave at 515 or 530 for church). So these two days will look different for us, especially since both of these are out of town. She also has piano lessons on Tuesdays at 2:00 but the lessons are only 5 minutes from our house, so it doesn't really pose a problem..lol
Our daughter actually decided to start back July 5, so we've been in school for nearly 2 months. I do love that we have a little more of a routine once school starts back though.
Have you tried the gouda Triscuit crackers??? OMGsh, instantly addicted, lol.
I use silicone dryer balls and I love them!!!! They work amazing.
I make iced coffee with leftover coffee 😀
The Greek yogurt is cheaper in the large tub. We mix in jelly and add fruit and high protein granola for breakfasts...everyone eats it.
We buy the tub, too. I buy coconut flakes, mini chips and almond slices to dupe the Chobani Loco Chocolate Almond flavor.
When I buy apricot preserve it is specifically to add to my plain Greek yogurt.
Yes, but it’s not as convenient for my kids to pack in their lunches. Makes a huge mess.
An epic shopping trip! I really enjoy USA shopping hauls to see what products you have that we don't have and what is the same or similar. Thank you for the video!
Hi, from Oklahoma here also! I got some Norwex dryer balls as a gift & I’m enjoying them. One thing I’m learning is to not over dry your clothes & that helps w the static. Drying too long especially with the wool balls will cause static. (For me) Otherwise…love them!
I also can't finish a pot of coffee in a day. I buy the coffee I like best and make a full pot every time even though I only drink a cup a day. To save the extra for later I portion into mason jars. You can add sugar/sweetner before sealing. I just tighten on the canning lids and give a quick shake before shoving in the fridge. Because they go in hot, it will seal and keep your coffee fresher. Just pull out 1 and have iced coffee or reheat. 🙂I get 3 ~8oz jars and 1 cup of coffee from my 5 cup coffee pot.
Oh my... that bucket of Reese's. I couldn't have it in my house. Reese's is my favorite candy bar.
I like to drop a couple of drops of essential oils on my dryer balls and it completely takes the place of dryer sheets that way!
I went to Costco yesterday, still recovering 😂, left home around 9am got home around 4pm 😮, I bought provolone cheese and montaray (sp?) jack cheese, should of got the sharp cheddar was it, the dark orange one? I looked at it a few times but didn’t get it, darn it 😂, I’m in Australia and follow you and have bought some food from Costco on your recommendation 😊
I love that you have made your kids independent in regard to getting their own lunch, it makes it so much easier on you and your teaching your sons that women are not their slaves 😊.
We use reusable K-cups!! Saves money and waste :) (and my favorite coffee doesn’t come in k cup form so it was the only way to not have to brew a whole pot every time)
I LOVE Dunkin’s Colombian coffee ☕️ it’s so smooth. I splurged not to long ago on the big container it was about $20 at Walmart & had no regrets. For me coffee is a must to get me through the stuff I gotta do so why not make it absolutely delicious , enjoy your coffee 😊 ps this was my favorite video 👍🏼
My kiddos loved the buffalo ranch doritos. So I do recommend those!
We have started buying our meat and eggs at Sam’s because it’s the best price where we live! Also it goes farther! Love your channel! Have a great day! ❤️
I find the better than bouillon is larger and cheaper at Costco in Canada. Not sure about where you are though.
We have the same rule about packaged snacks. It’s always more expensive when it’s in an individual package so they are always for school and practices.
I don’t think the dryer balls help with the static, but I think they do help with dryer time. I’ve heard you can roll up foil into a ball and through that in to help. I use the unscented right now and usually only use half and it works. As far as melatonin, you can break it in half and reduce the amount. Your body can get use to it, so not good to take for a long time. Just take a break if you can. I can eat these foods,I have to stick to meat,veg and fruits (not to much) due to some gut issues I have. I do watch hoping for some ideas for my husband and son. I try to cook good fun food for them.🧡
Yeah I have the wool ones and I find that they don't do much for static, which is something I wish I had paid attention to before I bought them, lol!
I feel the same about the Clio bars. Love the key lime ones though.
I was recently released from the hospital because I had a severe kidney infection, when I got discharged the doctor told me to drink lemon water everyday. I stopped on my way home and bought a bag and now I have a pitcher full in the fridge, as soon as it's empty I make another one LOL
I love lemon water. I need to make this part of my regular routine.
Hope you have a complete and restful recovery, Ann. 🙏
I have found that super-low-dose melatonin works best for me. I take 300 mcg (micrograms?). I have to order it from Amazon, but I love that it does the job and I'm not groggy in the morning. And...if I'm having a rough night, I can take a second one in the middle of the night and still not be groggy when I get up (I don't do that very often).
Never thought to use the bar keepers friend in my yeti! So excited to see how that works for my tumblers 🤞🏻
The wool dryer balls work for me!
So I just started working for a company that makes a lot of packaging for companies (I won’t specify) but we’re selling the same customer packaging for products that are labeled for a range from the expensive organic brands to Walmart… I can’t say they are putting the same product in all the packaging but… I highly doubt different quality products are going into these staple foods! It’s all the same stuff!! I am brand loyal to the blue dawn though! Blue dawn will get out any stain on clothes!
Try calling your Sam’s store where you bought the chips, and ask the manager if you can return them or get something else in their place. There is a Sam’s 100 percent satisfaction guarantee on some of their products. Might just be products by members Mark...but worth the knowledge of finding out which products. If you explain how terrible the chips are, they might let you just bring them back.
Thanks for pointing out the big croissant rolls are the same price as the smaller ones at Walmart! You posted a vid a while back that inspired me to try a couple different thigs with the croissants and they were both a big hit with the YA's, thanks!
I always hate them going back to school. But it is what it is. So we muttle through... I need some organization inspiration! Thanks! And I also do not care for that Coke Dream!!
I’m not a big ranch dressing fan BUT, the lighthouse brand is so delicious! And such a great deal at Sam’s.
I wish I had a Sams closer to me. I’ve been making homemade ranch for the last year and it is so much better than any store bought I’ve had.
I have both the wool and silicone dryer balls. I prefer the wool ones
Just came across your channel and YES to all the things. As a family of 6 it seems to be getting harder and harder to shop on a budget.
Mindy and family have a great day have fun thanks from Oklahoma
Thank you, Sherry!
Incredible haul, and considering you have a family of five I think you did quite well on the money you spent!
I opted for a little more convenience with the packaged things for lunches. I just needed some easy options for this busy season.
Lol. I like the dream zero soda.
You need a salvage grocery! We get crazy deals like a case of big crescents for 3.99 and cases of premium yoghurts for $1.
I make yogurt, a gallon at a time. Look for making yogurt in a cooler. It’s super easy and saves us a ton. I use whatever fruit that’s in season to flavor it. Lasts like 4-6 weeks in the fridge.
On wool dryer balls....cut the dry time in half. If you over dry then static may form. At least that's been my experience. I had to adjust the dry time setting from what I normally used ☺
Wow girl you did some shopping! Single person household here talking but I find quite a bit of things at Sam's that make it very cost-effective for me to shop there. I think the Member's Mark brands of over the counter meds are an extremely good buy. Costco has a lot of them as well but I have found that Member's Mark carries a greater variety of items so it kind of depends on your needs and which club you belong to. I do believe that it was the Costco brand batteries that are supposed to be made by Duracell and are the same as Duracell. Oh,I have been using wool dryer balls for quite awhile and they are great! I think you were really like them.I actually belong to Sam's Club and my next door neighbor belongs to Costco. That works out great for both of us because we can each reap the benefits of the both clubs with only paying for one membership a year each. I'm disabled so my neighbor does a lot of my shopping for me as it is difficult for me to get out and shop. The advantage for me is I give her a list and she doesn't end up with any impulse shopping for me so that's a great thing! Really saves me some money. I do buy a fair amount of dairy and frozen items at Sam's and I do find generally speaking they are the best prices I can find. The four packs of butter have always been a big hit for me as I have a small freezer and can store them but with inflation better prices I think along with a lot of dairy has really been fluctuating so you have to kind of watch and see on that one. I do drink half and half in my coffee and it is a great buy at Sam's Club compared to Walmart or other grocery stores. Oddly milk is more expensive at Sam's Club and Costco versus Walmart. I don't know if they just expect that people will grab it while they are at the warehouse club out of convenience or what but I've been watching that and Sam's is almost I think 80 cents a gallon more for milk then Walmart so unless I'm completely out and really need it, I will be waiting until I do my Walmart shops. I have the annual membership from Walmart for grocery delivery and that's what I use for the majority of my shopping. I got a deal of 18 months for the price of one year. Walmart overall has the best prices and with the annual fee it comes out to be more cost-effective because if I get delivery from Aldi it's through Instacart and even with their membership, the fees are a bit more than I'm willing to pay. I realize that if you do grocery pickup it's free at many stores but I don't like to impose on my neighbors for that since delivery is so readily available from multiple different grocery outlets. The one thing I think that has saved me the most money on groceries is shopping less frequently. I take a page from your book as far as every day that I avoid grocery shopping is a little more money in my pocket. It makes me use up what I have therefore less waste and I'm also delaying spending that grocery money. Being a single person, I have traditionally bought a lot of the easier things to make like Lean Cuisines and snack foods but their prices have increased as well so I'm really cutting back on that. I can make a sandwich just as quickly as I can pop a Lean Cuisine in the microwave and I'm not going to spend three to four dollars on a sandwich no matter how much lunch meat, cheese lettuce or tomato I put on it! The club stores can really be a great thing to save money but it's like everything else you really have to compare prices and watch out for what you like and what is on sale. My favorite coffee is the Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla Cream. Sam's Club has gone up in price by a couple dollars recently but it's still the best overall kcup price that I can find. I'm okay as long as I spend less than $0.50 a kcup as I only drink one cup of coffee a day unless it's extremely cold out and then I have a second cup. I try to watch for coffee deals this time of year but coffee prices have gone up so much that I wonder if there will be the deals this year. Anyway thanks for taking us along with you Mindy and I hope your kids have a great school year!
If my son packed his lunch he would have a bag of chips and candy bar. Lol
I’ve seen videos from moms with rules regarding what they can take. Each item gets placed into a certain category and the kids are required a certain quantity from each category to fulfill a lunch requirement.
@@yvonnepalmquist8676 I was kind of joking. Jennifer
@@stuartpierce121 I did realize the joke in it, yes. I just figured it's probably a legitimate battle for a lot of parents out there, so I wanted to suggest what I've seen as a good way to address that concern. As a huge snack lover, I don't always make the best decisions myself, lol. I'd be embarrassed to admit what I ate everyday for lunch in the 7th grade when my school had a vending machine. 😳
My mom puts them in with towels helps with the trying time that’s what she says. I have no clue about replacing them for dryer sheets. She will still put a dryer sheet with her towels even with the ball. I want to get the ball but want to get some Norwex instead.
Holy cow! That is super super expensive
The olive oil at my Sam’s club is SUPER cheap!!! It’s a two pack and it’s cheaper then one can anywhere else. I’m surprised you don’t find more deals at Sam’s vs walmart. But a huge thank you to you bc I’ve been way better at looking at prices and the 60 eggs at Sam’s is $24 and at Walmart the 60 eggs is $11. Crazy different prices!
sams club batteries are energizer costco is duracell
But did you see on the Veggie Puffs box there's 12 of the sour cream, 12 of the cheddar and only 6 of the bbq???
Hey Mindy! Loved this haul! I really need to go to Sam's Club and grab that huge container of Reese's cups. And can't believe those doritos weren't good. You got so many things that gave me some great ideas for my daughter. And that caramel apple light and fit is my absolute fav! Hope you have a wonderful day!🥰
Thanks, Valerie! You, too! 😊
The bacon cheddar ranch dip is delicious with the red white and blue tortilla chips!
Yes it is! don't ask me how I know...😏
Thank you for the reminder on upside . Have the app , but forgot , now that u reminded me of the name I’ll use it 👍
Great job having your kids make their lunches . My 12 year old is about to get served , “ get busy making your lunch this year “😉
Never really thought to freeze sandwiches .. but might be utilizing that as a morning time saver . Can’t wait to see your video for inspo on lunches 😊