FAMILY OF 12 - GROCERY HAUL 🍅🥑 NYC 🗽 TRADER JOE'S - COSTCO - TARGET

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • Weekly grocery haul for our family of 12. Here is our Meal Plan for the week:
    Monday: Tuna Sandwiches, Dinner: Minestrone Soup + Baguette
    Tuesday: Lunch out (News show) Dinner: Pizza
    Wednesday: Pesto Pasta Dinner: Split Pea Soup, corn muffins
    Thursday: Fresh Mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, tuscan bread Dinner: Deconstructed Pepper Casserole (From Temecula Mom Blog)
    Friday: Tabouli, hummus, pita, greek chicken Dinner: Sweet and Sour Chicken and rice
    Saturday: Yogurt Marinated Chicken legs, Harvest blend, Brussel Sprouts
    Dinner: Sandwiches
    Sunday: Bean Burritos Dinner: Beans, Salsa, Chips
    See what it takes to feed our family of 12 for a week!
    We go to Trader Joe's, Costco, and Target in this video. We also buy a few things at our local grocery store called Lincoln Market.
    Our kids Anna (11), Chloe (9), Enoch (6), Melody (4) and Moses (1) accompany us on this shopping trip.
    Our family:
    Marc 45
    Amber 43
    Josiah 20
    Pearl 19
    Elijah 17
    Naomi 14
    Noah 12
    Anna 11
    Chloe 8
    Enoch 6
    Melody 4
    Moses 1
    #largefamilylife #momof10

Комментарии • 167

  • @brendahardee4175
    @brendahardee4175 Год назад +6

    This daddy rocks! A loving father, husband and not afraid to help and get involved! More men should be like him! Would love to live in New York. What a great environment for your children. Beautiful family. Hugs from Houston, Texas

  • @kimm778
    @kimm778 Год назад +36

    Mark is Super Dad-helpful, patient, and kind!

  • @rebeccaoliver7977
    @rebeccaoliver7977 Год назад +10

    Amber, my understanding is that when bread is kept in the fridge, it actually dries out faster than if left out on the counter. The moisture in the bread is lost. If you can find room in the freezer for what you will eat the second half of the week, you'll be golden. I could never do what you and Marc do. Keep up the good work!

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +3

      Thanks for the advice! Yes, it does get a bit dry. We do usually freeze the baguettes. I learned that from Marc’s grandmother in France.

  • @kimlovejoy2710
    @kimlovejoy2710 Год назад +14

    Love how healthy you all eat It's inspiring me to try to eat better for better health

  • @Liz-sq9pf
    @Liz-sq9pf Год назад +8

    The children are very loving towards their siblings reflection of great parenting 🙂🌹🌹

  • @janine5575
    @janine5575 Год назад +3

    I just recently found your channel, and I'm hooked . You have such a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing everything you do 🥰

  • @rossmeehan8644
    @rossmeehan8644 Год назад +1

    Such beautiful children so considerate to each other ❤

  • @rhondamckinley4373
    @rhondamckinley4373 Год назад +5

    Moses looks so much like Marc! Even his expressions.😊❤

  • @amyrivers4093
    @amyrivers4093 Год назад +3

    Seeing Moses siiting on the set with the others is cute, he is growing up so fast.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Yes! It’s amazing how quickly they grow up!🥰❤️

  • @ncpdelrosario2122
    @ncpdelrosario2122 Год назад +5

    That's a cute outfit Anna! 🥰 I always love your healthy food choices ❤️, Mo looks super cute! 😂 I always look forward watching your Vlogs ☺️, Thank you for sharing your adventures! Have a nice day fam! ❤️

  • @lucycbyrd
    @lucycbyrd Год назад +2

    Oh my goodness what a super family. Everyone helps with whatever needs to be done. These children are being raised wonderful and healthy and you are wonderfully inspiring parents.!!

  • @dianeolivier6015
    @dianeolivier6015 Год назад +5

    Your children are adorable !!! that baby is to cute !!! God Bless you all

  • @sherryloveshiking2175
    @sherryloveshiking2175 Год назад +7

    I really enjoy your grocery videos..they are so realistic..no filters..no music in the background...it feels like you're taking us along on your shopping trip! Your videos are so inspiring and relaxing ❤

  • @ellyne3863
    @ellyne3863 Год назад +3

    I love that you love TJs! It’s just the best ❤ could you do a DITL video from waking up to nighttime and how you guys spend the day? That would be interesting to see!

  • @dessebasey2750
    @dessebasey2750 Год назад +2

    Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing your family.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      ❤️🙏Thank You for coming along for the journey!🥰

  • @Ritamichaels1
    @Ritamichaels1 Год назад +5

    Your grocery shopping is so interesting. I have visited NYC twice, and I found their food so much fresher and such a variety. The water is also very good to drink (at least that is what I was told). We live in Texas and cannot drink our water; and sometimes we get notices to boil it and add bleach to clean dishes, etc. Who would have thought that NYC is healthier in a lot of ways other cities are not. God bless your entire family!

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +2

      Thank you!❤️🙏 Yes! I was also amazed by the water when we here! Back in San Francisco we couldn’t drink the water either. I think even though NYC is a very urban situation, it is surrounded by a lot of wilderness where the water is nice.

    • @Maggies87
      @Maggies87 Год назад +3

      @@TheHappyCaravan NYC has excellent water quality. Your kids might be interested in researching the historical and modern NYC water system. You could likely arrange a homeschool group tour of part of the system for a group of older kids.
      Municipal water and wastewater treatment are good fields of employment and there are many varied jobs one can do.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Yes! Marc is looking into what is available here. His work history is in sign fabrication so he might try that first.

  • @thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721
    @thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721 Год назад +4

    You all have so much energy! I get tired after a trip to one regular small grocery store (I forget what it was like when I was younger though) 😊

  • @MesquiteHillHomestead
    @MesquiteHillHomestead Год назад +4

    Love your grocery hauls. I noticed you go to the store with meals already in mind. I’d love to see how you meal plan!

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +2

      I have sort of a rough monthly goal for the meal planning but I should make a video about it. It also of depends on what is happening that week. Sometimes I resort to hotdogs if it’s a busy day!😅❤️

  • @themr.weeniechannel3548
    @themr.weeniechannel3548 Год назад +7

    This is super inspiring and so cool! I spend way to much on groceries everyone month because I don’t meal plan and buy random things 🤦‍♀️

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +7

      Yes! I used to just kind of wing it in the grocery store but I always ended up throwing food away. We are at a point where we need every dollar to count so I have to plan. It is a pain to plan it out, but when the day comes and I know what we’re making it helps us not stress out so much.

  • @Gigi_4823
    @Gigi_4823 Год назад +3

    Happy caravan family hope you'll post more of your amazing recipes

  • @kateking1980
    @kateking1980 Год назад +2

    This made me smile as I was preparing and chopping all my melons for the week as I was watching this! Watermelons are fantastic in the UK 🇬🇧 at the moment! We don’t get a long import season but now they are plenty!
    Great video as always. Greetings to you all ❤

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      Thank you! Yes watermelons are so refreshing!❤️

  • @kimkerley4218
    @kimkerley4218 Год назад +4

    Your backyard activities are fun to watch 😊

  • @debbiecahill8488
    @debbiecahill8488 Год назад +4

    ❤❤❤ love your channel thanks for letting us into your house 🏡 from Debbie from Ireland ❤❤❤

  • @EstherSummerlott
    @EstherSummerlott Год назад +2

    Yes, put your parm rind into soups!!! Total game changer Especially those Italian-based or minestrone. They freeze well if not gonna be used right away

  • @kathyh7826
    @kathyh7826 Год назад +2

    Congrats on100 k subscribers!! Great video

  • @Maggies87
    @Maggies87 Год назад +4

    Hi! When you space, freeze bread then thaw on counter the night before it’s needed. Fridge prevents mold but also stales bread. Big family, do what ya gotta do, right?!!! 😊

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Yes! We do that with baguettes sometimes. I learned that from Marc’s grandmother in France. In France they have bread that goes stale very quickly.❤️

  • @JC-wc1bs
    @JC-wc1bs Год назад +1

    I would be interested in a meal prep video where you plan your meals for the week and make a grocery list ., could break down the cost of meals etc

  • @davisreed9002
    @davisreed9002 Год назад +1

    The children are very happy to share, your education is very successful😊

  • @SAPlaysRoblox
    @SAPlaysRoblox Год назад +3

    Awesome video and grocery Haul and lots of hugs to you all sweet dearest friends The Happy Caravan 😊❤️

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +2

      Thank you Sarah!❤️🙏🥰

    • @SAPlaysRoblox
      @SAPlaysRoblox Год назад +1

      @The Happy Caravan your welcome sweet dearest friends The Happy Caravan 😊❤️

  • @jimmyho1914
    @jimmyho1914 Год назад +3

    I see someone is still rocking the Mo-llet; he looks so much like his daddy by the way!

  • @meow2871
    @meow2871 Год назад +2

    Awesome haul as always! I enjoy and look forward to watching your hauls each week!

  • @melissagrimes4871
    @melissagrimes4871 Год назад +4

    Happy Birthday Anna. I hope you had a wonderful birthday ❤

  • @uffda
    @uffda Год назад +3

    It would be interesting to see you do some NYC touristy things like the Statue of Liberty or Museums or a Children’s Museum…

  • @cumberlandquiltchic1
    @cumberlandquiltchic1 Год назад

    Wow! The “bike lane”, gives new meaning to, “the bike lane”.

  • @naturalsimpleliving
    @naturalsimpleliving Год назад +6

    I have been praying for your family. How did the auditions go? Is it strange that I film our grocery hauls for our family of 13, but I love watching other families shop? Haha! I hope you are all doing well! Love from Wisconsin!💕

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +3

      Thank you for your prayers! Yes I like watching other people’s grocery hauls too! I get lots of ideas of what to make for meals that way!❤️

  • @stevenpaultann25
    @stevenpaultann25 Год назад +3

    Love your shopping trips. You caught me out though. I thought you’d given up chocolate as you normally get it first, but I’m pleased you haven’t 😊 Blessing to your beautiful family.🙏🏻❤️

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      Aw thanks! Yes, we definitely still get chocolate!❤️🍫🥰

  • @alexachenbach821
    @alexachenbach821 Год назад +2

    Thx for sharing 😊

  • @dizzy_miss_lizzie
    @dizzy_miss_lizzie Год назад +5

    Congrats on 100k!

  • @AllSurnamedRamirez
    @AllSurnamedRamirez Год назад +3

    Beautiful family💞

  • @jeaniegallo4693
    @jeaniegallo4693 Год назад +4

    Do you ever go to the Aldi there next to Target? They are the sister store of Trader Joes. I think 2 brothers split the 2 store chains. I can't remember the details. But Aldi is based out of Germany. It has some great German foods , especially at Christmas. And they follow the European standards of not having all the chemicals that aren't allowed there (in their store brand things). Many of their items are the same as Trader Joes but repackaged. And Aldi is significantly cheaper. They have a fantastic gourmet cheese section, lots of organics too.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      The Aldi next to the Target is really small unfortunately, sort of like a 7-11. I would love it if we got a normal sized one! I see a lot of people get great deals there!

  • @suzannesahl1699
    @suzannesahl1699 Год назад +3

    I love watching your grocery halls. However I would love to see some videos of you home schooling the children. I'm a retired public school teacher as well as retired home school Teacher home schooling my daughter along with my sister's grandchildren. I did That's with a variety of children 4 The total of seven years. Now I end up tutoring my sister's great grandchildren. Please show some videos of how you home school.😂

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +2

      Wow that’s so cool you are using your teaching skills with your own family! Their math program is online (it’s called “Aleks”) But for other subjects the older ones use used textbooks we found online at Amazon or Rainbow Resource Center. I love Spectrum workbooks for the younger ones because they seem to cover all of the bases. I use explode the code currently for teaching early literacy. We also have a ton of books around because I want the kids to have choices in reading so they aren’t so tempted to turn on a screen. I can do a video about it too!❤️

    • @suzannesahl1699
      @suzannesahl1699 Год назад

      I'm looking forward to a video. Are they still in school question? Mark here in arizona school has ended for this academic school year.

  • @SorgieWrites
    @SorgieWrites Год назад +2

    Happy Birthday Anna 🎉

  • @froggy0165
    @froggy0165 Год назад +1

    I loveee goat cheese and the Costco price you can't beat...among other things I make a "dip" cheesespread type thing with goat cheese, add honey, toasted almond slices and dried cherries and serve with crackers of choice (I personally go for the trader Joe's fig and olive or crunchmaster ones) soooo good, the honey takes away from the tartness of the goat cheese

  • @boxesbinslidsllc
    @boxesbinslidsllc Год назад +3

    ❤ Sweet Mo, loves hanging out with Daddy. Is he getting more teeth in?
    Pizza my favorite.

  • @margiem2345
    @margiem2345 Год назад +2

    Happy Birthdayy Anna 🎉🎊🎂

  • @donnadiedrick2679
    @donnadiedrick2679 Год назад +1

    Love watch the shopping..

  • @AngieB2471
    @AngieB2471 Год назад +3

    Sounds like a tres leche cake that Naomi is going to make.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Yes! She made it this evening! It seems really interesting. The kids are going to try it tonight.

  • @jillwalls9330
    @jillwalls9330 Год назад +2

    Moses is such daddy’s boy

  • @oliviachen5419
    @oliviachen5419 Год назад +3

    Are you going to do another what our family eats in a week?

  • @suziebuckingham9053
    @suziebuckingham9053 Год назад +1

    I see so much you purchase at Trader Joe’s that is so much cheaper at Costco. They have so much organic too. I love TJ, but for the things I can’t get elsewhere, but Costco beats everybody on basics. The mushrooms, mozzarella, seaweed, almost all produce, brown sugar, flour, all available there.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Yes, I’ll have to look for that. Our Costco is on the small side. I see other people’s Costco hauls and they get lots of things I haven’t seen. I definitely find a lot of the produce to be a better deal. Some of the reason I buy stuff at TJs is because we just have one fridge, but if it can sit in the drawer we have plenty of space for those things.❤️

  • @elizabethocampo9700
    @elizabethocampo9700 Год назад +2

    I just wish to hear them play the golden hour

  • @christinas1205
    @christinas1205 Год назад +2

    I’m not that far in and should probably wait until the end but only one jar of pasta sauce? Am I missing something? We are a large family I don’t think I’ve ever bought one jar of anything🤣🤣🤣 I think we need to know how you stretch this stuff. Help us

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      It’s for the stuffed pepper casserole from the Temecula mom blog. It’s a great casserole because our whole family is full after it! It also has tomato sauce so it stretches a bit.

  • @kittyglitter8186
    @kittyglitter8186 Год назад

    Maybe Naomi is making a “tres leches” cake.

  • @alanparadise3139
    @alanparadise3139 Год назад +3

    HI ALL!! Amber I love when you guys go on your weekly grocery hauls. And SWEET Chloe and Anna looking for all the free food samples. Its seem to me they love to get their Yummy samples and try new samples each week. Anna love your Denim outfit, looking So cute. Chloe that LONG Hair I just love your daughters long silky amazing GORGEOUS Hair and their hair styles they wear each week. Moses is so adorable. He loves his snacks too, and .He love to hold all the food items. It makes him feel apart of the shopping experience. And my favorite, my sweet little darling Melody. She looks so adorable so sweet in her outfit with her hair in Pigtails So Cute. MOMMY DONT GET LOST. Melody you are an angel. Worrying about her mommy. HOW precious is that sweet little angel. Love ❤you😘 Melody. Until next time be careful Jesus loves And Blessings to you all.❤❤❤❤🙏

  • @alexandralawson9578
    @alexandralawson9578 Год назад +1

    Where’s your hat from love the green and how it hangs

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      It’s from free people. I love It because i can wash it which is nice because sometimes the kids walk around with my hats and they end up on the floor😅

    • @alexandralawson9578
      @alexandralawson9578 Год назад +1

      @@TheHappyCaravan yes I love that ya same I love being able to carry a hat around with all the sun and a plus it’s washable! Ty!

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @emilys384
    @emilys384 Год назад +2

    Curious how you keep all the kids from picking up extra items not on the grocery list? What does those major ground rules look like for a family of 10 kids in a store all at the same time? Even as an adult I sometimes find it hard, wanting to toss an unnecessary item or two in.

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      I have a really careful list for all the meals planned out (it takes hours lol) so that’s easy for me to stick to, but I do tell the kids that they can pick a few snacks so the shopping trip still seems fun.

    • @emilys384
      @emilys384 Год назад +1

      @@TheHappyCaravan Thanks for sharing and the reply! You have such a beautiful family. Love the pick a snack item. Creating core memories. 💕

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      @@emilys384 ❤️❤️🙏🥰

  • @aaronwinneroski7398
    @aaronwinneroski7398 Год назад +4

    Did your kid's get into Julliard? When is the update!?

  • @Gaiathehomeschooler
    @Gaiathehomeschooler Год назад +2

    Anna Is so cute with Moses i Wish i had a Little Brother 😌

  • @sollandernorman-rv7dd
    @sollandernorman-rv7dd Год назад +1

    Happy Birthday

  • @theselfprofessedchef
    @theselfprofessedchef Год назад +2

    Would you ever get your groceries delivered?

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      Yes, but it’s a little expensive here, plus you are expected to tip so we save money by shopping.

    • @theselfprofessedchef
      @theselfprofessedchef Год назад +1

      Oh that makes sense! In Australia my groceries delivered are free (usually free for big shops). Such a shame it’s not the same in NYC considering how hard the parking is for you guys! Love your videos. I made your Lamb Korma on one of my recent videos - so yummy!

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      So glad you liked it!❤️

  • @kimkerley4218
    @kimkerley4218 Год назад +1

    All the long hair is beautiful 😊

  • @soniaibarra1926
    @soniaibarra1926 Год назад +1

    Do u have a Food Pantry we Can See.

  • @peggysuegiggles9383
    @peggysuegiggles9383 Год назад +1

    i never buy banana at trader joes they charge 25c for each one. do they charge like that at that one

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      I’m not sure, I think Marc got them for a snack in between the two stores. Usually we buy them at Costco.

  • @mdrookiam
    @mdrookiam Год назад +1

    Brown Sugar = Sugar + Maple Syrup

    • @christinas1205
      @christinas1205 Год назад

      Sugar plus molasses! In the south we just keep molasses and canesugar and make the brown sugar in batches

  • @sheilaturner6486
    @sheilaturner6486 Год назад +1

    Excellent shopping it does take 4 carts of food to feed your family size. Alisha be doing to much.

  • @suzannesahl1699
    @suzannesahl1699 Год назад

    Many people are no boycotting target if you decide to do so. Is there an alternative story you can go to? How about is there a Walmart you can go to? I never see a walmart in any of your videos.

    • @suzannesahl1699
      @suzannesahl1699 Год назад

      Correction: now boycotting

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      I love Walmart! There isn’t a Walmart in NYC but there is one in New Jersey!❤️

  • @barbarasantander2575
    @barbarasantander2575 Год назад +2

    Tres Leches Cake

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      Yes! I found that out today when she made it! I’m not sure how she finds all of these cool recipes!

  • @lorimarkel5619
    @lorimarkel5619 Год назад +1

    It looked like daddy daughter fight over baby.

  • @Gaiathehomeschooler
    @Gaiathehomeschooler Год назад +1

    I'm a homeschooler and in Italy every year we have to do an exam Is It the same in NYC? And if the Kids get into Juliard Will they stop being homeschooled?

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Yes, we take exams midway through the year and at the end of the year too! Pre-College Juilliard just teaches music, so we do the other subjects at home still.❤️

    • @Gaiathehomeschooler
      @Gaiathehomeschooler Год назад +1

      Oh in Italy we only have One exam. And in two weeks i have a very important exam, middle school exam. I'm a Little scared.

    • @joangelaparker2845
      @joangelaparker2845 Год назад +3

      @@Gaiathehomeschooler 🙏 you do well , and Gods peace be upon you .

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Praying for you to do well on your exam!❤️🙏

    • @suzannesahl1699
      @suzannesahl1699 Год назад +1

      I understand that the children are doing. A. Home school course? From California on the computer.Can you explain how that works?Do they have to go to California and take any of the tests? In person? Are the classes online and do they have a teacher That they respond to during the school day?

  • @debbh2022
    @debbh2022 Год назад +3

    You seem to snatch a lot of the items out of your husbands hands 😬

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      Haha he is handing them to me but yes I’m a little snatchy in my reception 😅❤️

  • @lizcromwell1899
    @lizcromwell1899 Год назад

    Almost one thousand dollars a week

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад

      Well we spent 250 at Trader Joe’s and 450ish (I forget the exact number) at Costco so I think it’s closer to $700 ish.

    • @Vigilantwarrior42
      @Vigilantwarrior42 Год назад

      And neither work 😮

    • @TheHappyCaravan
      @TheHappyCaravan  Год назад +1

      Marc is trying to find work and I work as a content creator. I spend a lot of hours editing videos, so it’s still work even if it’s at the kitchen table.

  • @tammysturgill7378
    @tammysturgill7378 5 месяцев назад

    Why does Marc always seems mad or in a bad mood

  • @Susan-so4vj
    @Susan-so4vj Год назад

    Target really

    • @suzannesahl1699
      @suzannesahl1699 Год назад

      Perhaps she doesn't feel a need to have a boycott or this was taken before the boy. Cott was considered by most christiyes.

    • @ng3069
      @ng3069 Год назад +1

      ​@@suzannesahl1699 I assure you it's not just christians boycotting Target! It's parents taking a stand against evil for our children!

    • @sssfsshtscfjyv7600
      @sssfsshtscfjyv7600 Год назад

      ​@@ng3069 yes makes me wonder now

  • @brendakahley6919
    @brendakahley6919 Год назад

    Stop raising the baby to h e go always be ok! He will have challenges through life when he's not ok, that's ok!!!!

  • @brendakahley6919
    @brendakahley6919 Год назад

    Why would you permit the kids to eat and make a huge mess in the store! Tacky , tacky , tacky!!!