I am so glad to hear you talk about reusable bags! I’m with you on them. Drying them is a pain. Give me a zip top bag any day. Sorry environment. I’ll compost and combine my trips into one day to cut my carbon footprint.
I used the reusable ones for bread products I freeze (pancakes, waffles, muffins, etc), because I totally agree on everything you guys have been saying!
Yup, the reusable bags aren’t perfect (yet). I pick and choose what I use them for - they’re fine for dry stuff, fruit, cheese but no way for meats and saucy stuff no way.
I’ve found something that works for us. I save our shredded cheese, tortilla bags, bread bags, and such in the door of our freezer and they’re perfect for freezing things later, like my homemade buns, homemade bread, maybe leftover spaghetti or sauce in a mozzarella bag, my homemade Mac n cheese that I freeze individual servings of in cheddar cheese bags. It saves some plastic with little effort and the thickness works great.
i turn them inside out and put them in the dishwasher, that has kept mine clear and fresh-smelling. it also makes drying easier because the inside is on the outside. but yes overall the reusable are much more of a pain than ziplocs. so far i'm ok with it though.
I am glad I am not the only one who washes out her zip top bags. I put baking soda and water in the bags to remove the tomato stains. It works pretty well. I also turn them upside down over things that stick up (my spoons and bottles by the sink) and keep the upside down for a day and all the water drips out. I also have something in my mudroom that organizes things on the wall and I put clips on it and clip them upside down for a day. Works well. I also do this with the silicone bags.
I use the green bag holder that people use for meal prepping to dry my reusable bags. They have to be completely open and turned upside down to dry the best.
I flip my reusable bags inside out to dry and then flip them back when they’re done. Never had a problem staining or holding odor, but I mostly use them for cheese or leftovers nothing with sauces.
Hi Jen, Thanks a lot! It's not like I haven't spent enough already - there you go showing me things that I didn't know I needed until now, lol. I've found that I have a love/hate relationship with this holiday. It's the time when, if I don't buy everything I think I need, my world is going to fall apart.😢Am I the only one here who feels this way? I swear that I love Christmas, but can't wait for it to be over at the same time.
Same! Got my Kitchen Aid in 2003 I believe, and it’s so wobbly. The metal piece in the centre that holds the 2 pieces together, wobbles its way out and I have to get my husband to shove it back in. 😂
Completely agree on the disposable bags. I have tried to reuse some that came with my vacuum sealer and they don’t work. For us moms that work full time and looking for convenience, this is a timesaver. Merry Christmas Jen to you and your family and thanks for all the content variety you provide throughout the year. 🎄
I’m with you on bags. It would be ideal to use reusable things all the time, however it’s not always realistic. Especially for working moms. Sometimes I choose my mental health over eco friendly. Lol
Enjoyed the Sam's Club video. It has been awhile. The closest one to me is an hour away so I never get there but love that you to showed us around. You fell into some good deals. Just over a week away and Christmas will be here. Having a private wrap party tomorrow to get the gifts wrapped up. Never have I been so late. Thinking a nice glass of wine and a cheese ball would be really good. Thanks for taking your time and energy to show us around while you are getting your stuff done. It does not go unnoticed and is appreciated. Nice to have you in my life. Take care and see you soon.
I got a professional kitchen aid at Target a few years ago…. I guess they don’t make them like they used to, the beater doesn’t get close enough to the bottom of the bowl so I end up with unmixed ingredients at the bottom.
I love my kitchen aide I have had it for a couple of years don’t know what I would do without it and 280.00 is a great price for one I got mine for Christmas two years ago
Jen those pineapple spears are the best! They went viral on tik tok last year because people were using them for tropical drinks. My Sams struggles to keep them in so I grab 3 when I see them. Delicious.
I've had my Kitchen Aid for 35 years. I saw a guy on Tik Tok that makes videos on how to fix/service them, might try giving it a tune up. Mine still runs well but it is not as powerful as it once was.
No I wish Costco did the scan and go. But for my family Costco is the better place for us. We have both Sam’s and Costco that’s about 15 minutes away. Personally I feel like Sam’s is aimed more at businesses. Where Costco is more at households. The fruits/vegs/meat is hard to beat at Costco…. I need to try those egg omelets for my kids for a quick breakfast before school! I agree with you on the reusable bags. I have a stand I use for them for drying them. But I still prefer disposable for most things.
I am SO glad that you mentioned the reusable zip bags! I have spent quite a bit of time cleaning them....assuming maybe the kids etc are not cleaning them well though...but to no avail, they stay stained, hard to clean and dry! It is frustrating because I love the concept the the reasoning behind have reusable items....someone needs to improve on this item! LOL. Really thought it was just me!
I started buying my printer toner from Staples. They give you 50% back in rewards points... girl. I use that to buy more toner! Such a great deal. I also use Rakuten for a few extra bucks. Also, the lift Kitchenaids? Those attachments are NOT dishwasher safe :(
Sorry..Lady ain't nobody got time for that! Refering to what you said about the reusable bags. Ha ha. Fair enough. Especially a super busy working Mom like yourself. You do more than enough. I'm 6 years older than you but I too did Atkins in the 90's. Yeah. Eggs. Take care of you xx
I like sams club produce as well. Did you like the broccoli? I didn’t care for it it was kinda rubbery. My club is about 45 minutes away so we only go every 2 months. But I love to go such good deals!
Do you remember how much the foil pans were? I stocked up on them at Costco but wanted to cost compare to see if I should be getting them from Sam’s. I so can relate about the reusable bags, they’re a scam 😅…not really but I do not think they’re worth the effort (put them in the sun all day?!?!) No thanks. Also like you I have a very old kitchenaid mixer but I wanted another. My husband bought me the smaller sized one at Target for $249 for my birthday and it’s perfectly sized for my weekly cooking. Both are lift bowl and came w/attachments. The first one I owned my mom bought and it has the glass bowl and is huge but I love it and it’s still in pristine condition. I could be wrong but I think they made them better back in the day. I actually wouldn’t mind a third in pink, but it’s not necessary. Those who cook get it tho. 😂
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We do t have Sam's but we have Costco and we haven't been in over a year. I just told my husband we need to go soon. Thanks for posting. Hugs friend Elissa modesto cali @elissa_tc
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I am so glad to hear you talk about reusable bags! I’m with you on them. Drying them is a pain. Give me a zip top bag any day. Sorry environment. I’ll compost and combine my trips into one day to cut my carbon footprint.
I'll continue with disposable bags too. Time, water & soap use, I'll stick with them.
I used the reusable ones for bread products I freeze (pancakes, waffles, muffins, etc), because I totally agree on everything you guys have been saying!
Yup, the reusable bags aren’t perfect (yet). I pick and choose what I use them for - they’re fine for dry stuff, fruit, cheese but no way for meats and saucy stuff no way.
I’ve found something that works for us. I save our shredded cheese, tortilla bags, bread bags, and such in the door of our freezer and they’re perfect for freezing things later, like my homemade buns, homemade bread, maybe leftover spaghetti or sauce in a mozzarella bag, my homemade Mac n cheese that I freeze individual servings of in cheddar cheese bags. It saves some plastic with little effort and the thickness works great.
i turn them inside out and put them in the dishwasher, that has kept mine clear and fresh-smelling. it also makes drying easier because the inside is on the outside. but yes overall the reusable are much more of a pain than ziplocs. so far i'm ok with it though.
I am glad I am not the only one who washes out her zip top bags. I put baking soda and water in the bags to remove the tomato stains. It works pretty well. I also turn them upside down over things that stick up (my spoons and bottles by the sink) and keep the upside down for a day and all the water drips out. I also have something in my mudroom that organizes things on the wall and I put clips on it and clip them upside down for a day. Works well. I also do this with the silicone bags.
I use the green bag holder that people use for meal prepping to dry my reusable bags. They have to be completely open and turned upside down to dry the best.
Good tip!!
I flip my reusable bags inside out to dry and then flip them back when they’re done. Never had a problem staining or holding odor, but I mostly use them for cheese or leftovers nothing with sauces.
Hi Jen, Thanks a lot! It's not like I haven't spent enough already - there you go showing me things that I didn't know I needed until now, lol. I've found that I have a love/hate relationship with this holiday. It's the time when, if I don't buy everything I think I need, my world is going to fall apart.😢Am I the only one here who feels this way? I swear that I love Christmas, but can't wait for it to be over at the same time.
I'll with you. Love it but kind of relieved when it's over 😂
What!!! Frosted Flakes are the best.
Same! Got my Kitchen Aid in 2003 I believe, and it’s so wobbly. The metal piece in the centre that holds the 2 pieces together, wobbles its way out and I have to get my husband to shove it back in. 😂
The KitchenAid bowl lift is the Professional model with more power definitely a great buy.
Completely agree on the disposable bags. I have tried to reuse some that came with my vacuum sealer and they don’t work. For us moms that work full time and looking for convenience, this is a timesaver. Merry Christmas Jen to you and your family and thanks for all the content variety you provide throughout the year. 🎄
Merry Christmas!
Ziplock freezer bags are the best!
I’m with you on bags. It would be ideal to use reusable things all the time, however it’s not always realistic. Especially for working moms. Sometimes I choose my mental health over eco friendly. Lol
I’m with you on the eggs!
I agree.
Sams scan n go is sooo good the lines are always crazy!
Thank you .. you just saved me from the never ending IG reels
Those pineapples are amazing grilled. I brush them with Dale’s low sodium marinade then grill. So delicious
Totally understand the egg-ik
Enjoyed the Sam's Club video. It has been awhile. The closest one to me is an hour away so I never get there but love that you to showed us around. You fell into some good deals. Just over a week away and Christmas will be here. Having a private wrap party tomorrow to get the gifts wrapped up. Never have I been so late. Thinking a nice glass of wine and a cheese ball would be really good. Thanks for taking your time and energy to show us around while you are getting your stuff done. It does not go unnoticed and is appreciated. Nice to have you in my life. Take care and see you soon.
The kid kitchen appliances are so cute and they're super durable
Shame on you using ziploc bags!! Oh wait i use them too! 😂 just a funny! Merry Christmas 🎅
The cotton candy grapes look amazing, they always look so sad and ick at my stores
I got a professional kitchen aid at Target a few years ago…. I guess they don’t make them like they used to, the beater doesn’t get close enough to the bottom of the bowl so I end up with unmixed ingredients at the bottom.
Costco usually has their kitchen aids on sale over the summer. We got ours and it was the professional one for $300.
Throw away baggies for me! I need easy in my life!
Frosted flakes are the best ...Lol😅
I love my kitchen aide I have had it for a couple of years don’t know what I would do without it and 280.00 is a great price for one I got mine for Christmas two years ago
I have never purchased reusable Ziplock bags and I’m definitely not doing it now. Thank you for sharing that info!
Jen those pineapple spears are the best! They went viral on tik tok last year because people were using them for tropical drinks. My Sams struggles to keep them in so I grab 3 when I see them. Delicious.
Hi Jen! We love those pickles so much! I buy 3 or 4 at a time because we live 45 minutes away and i go around once a month. Hope you have a great day!
I am wanting to upgrade my KitchenAid too. Mine is 20 years old this Christmas. I want to 7 quart!!
I hate reusable bags as well. So I use kind of that meal prep containers you said you don't need. Easier to store anyways
I've had my Kitchen Aid for 35 years. I saw a guy on Tik Tok that makes videos on how to fix/service them, might try giving it a tune up. Mine still runs well but it is not as powerful as it once was.
Love the scan n go!!!❤
It okay to buy more because it is cheaper. Buying just one might cost alot. Happy holidays. Be safe.
No I wish Costco did the scan and go. But for my family Costco is the better place for us. We have both Sam’s and Costco that’s about 15 minutes away. Personally I feel like Sam’s is aimed more at businesses. Where Costco is more at households. The fruits/vegs/meat is hard to beat at Costco….
I need to try those egg omelets for my kids for a quick breakfast before school!
I agree with you on the reusable bags. I have a stand I use for them for drying them. But I still prefer disposable for most things.
The pineapple spears in coconut water are so good!! They are currently out in my store. 😢
I am SO glad that you mentioned the reusable zip bags! I have spent quite a bit of time cleaning them....assuming maybe the kids etc are not cleaning them well though...but to no avail, they stay stained, hard to clean and dry! It is frustrating because I love the concept the the reasoning behind have reusable items....someone needs to improve on this item! LOL. Really thought it was just me!
Stasher bags are the best silicone bags I’ve ever used easy to clean dishwasher safe.
Hopefully you like the grapes, my daughter loves them every time they’re in season… they taste just like cotton candy
Great haul.they have nice things.we don’t have a Sam in Rhode Island we did have one.thanks for all you do❤
No joke. I know people who wash and reuse a few times actually ziplock bags.
Iim with you on the reusable bags. They suck! Ain’t nobody got time for that. I’m all about ziplock. 😅
I've had the cotton candy grapes I'm not what it was but did not like the taste oh well 🇨🇦🍇
I won't use the reusable bags for freezer meals or liquids anymore. I have had too many open at the seam and I lose the contents.
I’m heading to Sam’s today! I agree with you about the reusable bags. It’s a no for me!
I started buying my printer toner from Staples. They give you 50% back in rewards points... girl. I use that to buy more toner! Such a great deal. I also use Rakuten for a few extra bucks. Also, the lift Kitchenaids? Those attachments are NOT dishwasher safe :(
I absolutely understand the reusable bag problem, but the plastic cutlery? Come on, don’t you have a dishwasher? 😄
Sorry..Lady ain't nobody got time for that! Refering to what you said about the reusable bags. Ha ha. Fair enough. Especially a super busy working Mom like yourself. You do more than enough.
I'm 6 years older than you but I too did Atkins in the 90's. Yeah. Eggs.
Take care of you xx
I like sams club produce as well. Did you like the broccoli? I didn’t care for it it was kinda rubbery. My club is about 45 minutes away so we only go every 2 months. But I love to go such good deals!
I'm the same with tea, I get the tea-ick😢
Do you remember how much the foil pans were? I stocked up on them at Costco but wanted to cost compare to see if I should be getting them from Sam’s. I so can relate about the reusable bags, they’re a scam 😅…not really but I do not think they’re worth the effort (put them in the sun all day?!?!) No thanks. Also like you I have a very old kitchenaid mixer but I wanted another. My husband bought me the smaller sized one at Target for $249 for my birthday and it’s perfectly sized for my weekly cooking. Both are lift bowl and came w/attachments. The first one I owned my mom bought and it has the glass bowl and is huge but I love it and it’s still in pristine condition. I could be wrong but I think they made them better back in the day. I actually wouldn’t mind a third in pink, but it’s not necessary. Those who cook get it tho. 😂
You seem like a very nice lady very pretty lady I enjoy your video have a good day
🥩Skip the grocery store and use code JENCHAPIN120 to get $120 off across your first 4 boxes of Good Chop at bit.ly/3ZvKg9R
Do you prefer Sam's or Costco??
Sam’s..the closest Costco to me according to Google is 2 hrs away
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Happy FriYAY, Jen!!
Pay attention to the quart size. The one at Sam’s club is smaller.
@Endgrifting I think this was supposed to be a comment for Jen not me.
YT is infested with influencers.
Yaay! I’m the 1st one to watch!!! I miss ur hauls
We do t have Sam's but we have Costco and we haven't been in over a year. I just told my husband we need to go soon. Thanks for posting. Hugs friend Elissa modesto cali @elissa_tc