I was shocked to see the comments on your last one. They likely have no idea what they are talking about either. They might know how "easy" it is to cook fresh for a few people but they aren't thinking about the fact that pans only have so much room. You have to do things differently for a large family, especially while squeezing in the needs of 10 people. But I absolutely loved your responses. So positive and I love how you evaluated what you could do to improve. But don't let them get you down. Once you attract the "trolls," you know you are doing something right. I absolutely love that you have variety while using similar ingredients... so many things I never even thought about making. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy life to help others. I have a chronic illness and some days it's impossible to stand and cook but I still need to take care of my family.
+Sharon B thank you for your positive encouragement. I appreciate it. I appreciate the negative too, keeps me on my toes.:) I do only what I can do for our sized family. If it helps someone else than great that is what I'm doing it for. I would have loved youtube back when life was a huge struggle. I'm sorry to hear of your illness and will be praying for you. Thank you again. Be blessed
You are one of the best examples of being a great Mom. Don't ever let rude poops get to you, what you do is great and not all could meet your routines. Be proud, be best, you are so great!
The organized fridge and pantry and freezer all look amazing! Great way to be able to enjoy more time with family and not have to worry everyday about what you're going to eat for dinner!
Love your videos! I don’t have a large family-only 3 littles. Your outlook is so positive and reminds me to breathe and let God drive. You remind me of a friend of mine. I for one truly appreciate your reminders. Thank you and keep on posting!
I have learned so much from your freezer meal videos! I'm a single mom who works 12 hour shifts and freezer meals have been a life saver. It is absolutely absurd that some people would leave negative comments on your videos when you are sharing your life with everyone. Please ignore them and know you are helping a lot of families get it together. Blessings to your fambam.
Happy Belated Birthday Amy🎂🎂🎉🎉🌹🌹!! May God continue to bless you at all times 🙏🙏!! I am an avid RUclips viewer. I watch other people’s videos but yours I like the most💯💯👍👍😊😊!! I simply enjoy all of your videos💯💯👍👍!! The music you play is wonderful!! The words you speak & worship music you listen too is very inspirational 🙏🙏💯💯💯💯😊😊!! Generally, I love shopping especially for food!! I try to always shop the store specials!! You are correct in saying food prepping, & freezer meals is the way to go so that I can have fresh & different ideas for my small family!! I just change the quantities to a smaller amount!! I enjoy cooking for my small family & your ideas for prepping & freezing the different items is indeed a time savor!! I also prep & cook different meals like Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner for my daughter & her fiancé!! My daughter & her fiancé are trying to lose some weight for their upcoming marriage nuptials in 2021. I believe that diet food can be both tasty & extremely nutritious!!! The variety of dishes you prepare have given me new options & ideas!! I like to explore different options for feeding my family!! Thank you for being so sincere, & keeping your optimistic attitude!! You are so cordial, friendly, compassionate towards everyone especially your viewers!! It is a fresh of breath air every time I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Keep up the great work!!!
New to your channel.. been watching your big cook videos for days, but I just wanted to comment.. I absolutely love your channel.. I love your authenticity! I love how you continually say, "hey, I didn't get it all done, but that's okay"... In a world where social media makes us believe we all need to be perfect I love when I find someone using their platform to reinforce that it's about giving your best, not killing yourself for perfect, impossible standards. Can't wait to try some of these recipes for my family!
You are a busy awesome Mom. I am so proud to have met you on UTUBE. I was in a home years ago when a mom opened green peas..poured them on plates and her children had that for a meal. Your children are blessed to have you. I am one of 8. My Mom cooked 3 meals a day. Raised a huge garden and canned everything she could. I don't remember us having a freezer. I admired my Mom and I admire you and your effort with diverse meals. You are a Special Mom.
I think you must be some sort of wonder woman to do what you do. I only have two children, and I was constantly exhausted as they were growing up. Your videos are inspirational to anyone with a family. I am a new comer to your videos but already I am addicted to them and watch them over and over every day. Please keep up the good work and thank you.
It amazes me that people with watch videos and complain. It's not like you have to watch. I love your videos and am inspired by them. If not I'd just move on to someone I was inspired by. I'd like to hear your thoughts on savings by shopping at Sam's Club. Oh, and can i complain too??? My complaint is I'd like to see a video everyday lol. Great Job!!!!
Donna Baldwin I occasionally complain when I watch videos such as this(but not this one in particular). The way I see it, if someone is putting their life out there for everyone to see, they deserve honesty. They should NOT expect everyone to blow sunshine up their skirt. If they can't take criticism, they should keep their lives private.
Donna Baldwin By putting her life on this forum, yes, she is asking everyone's opinion. What's the old saying? "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen."
+Patty kay I appreciate the comments on things I need to fix :) I don't get offended when people say comments. I may respond back in love but they don't bother me:). Ill have a new video out this week all about not taking offense :). Be blessed ladies ..
Awesome, awesome, I love to watch your videos, you do such an amazing job, so much and you work so hard at it all day, with your lists. you should not worry about anything negative as NO ONE lives in your shoes, if I was your kid, wow I would be so very proud to have a wonderful mom like you. I have spoken to my husband and we are looking into cooking some frozen meals, maybe start with one meal with the supper meal we already planned for that evening. thanks for sharing, hugs.
I am so going to make my beans like you did! And the "trash bag snack" brilliant! I right away started thinking of what I would put in it! LOL I was going to do that in a Pop Corn Tin, so...
You are so wonderfully organized. Your meals are awesome! It puts me to shame. Goals! I will buy freezer bags and follow your example. Have a blessed week and once again thx for sharing.
Yay! I was really looking forward to this video and as expected I was very inspired by it.We are running low on staples and I'm going to do a large shop-up and get back on track with my freezer meals too. Thank you for shooting this video. I know how much work goes into it and how it would be much easier for you to just cook and not film. We appreciate it! Happy birthday too! ~ Jennifer xo
New subscriber. Your video had me smiling all the way through. My babies are all grown, but your exuberance is inspiring. I definitely need to do more meal prepping.
Your so inspiring !!!! Please try not to worry about what people say about your meals and the containers you use. Honest some people are just never happy😉 I love those pan meal ideas, a meal all in one and add a veggie on side if have it :-) So many great ideas you share with us and im very appreciative!!! I think your amazing and you work so hard to keep your family happy and healthy 😊😊😊 Thank you for all you share :-) Take care 😃
You are simply amazing. Anyone who gives you a negative comment should walk a mile in your shoes. I am so impressed with your planning skills. Way to go!
Omg, Why would people say anything bad about having meals ready! Good lord, I'm so sorry. If people have nothing good to say, they should NOT say anything! I think you are doing an amazing job!
amy maryon I made a turkey today, let it cool, and shredded the meat, and now I am going to make a soup with the bones. I literally thought of how you make the meals and put into freezer for meals. I'm channeling you lol
don't worry so much about the aluminum pans, recycling aluminum is actually more eco friendly than, say, using plastic or even recycling glass. i enjoy your videos, i also enjoyed the variety of the dishes you prepared this time!
I’d like to know how you make the iced coffee. Maybe a video to show how much you mix for the tea and how you do the coffee. I really like how you have real and affordable ideas
I think the garbage bags snack bags is a brilliant idea. Can you tell me about how many boxes of everything you put in it? I want to start making it. Great idea!!!
I'm so glad you honor the Sabbath! Have you ever used an instapot? I use to do the beans in the crockpot but now I use the instapot and it takes 25 min. Just another great was to save time :)
Awesome planning. Just wanted to suggest a laundry help. I use this thing called crystal wash. Look it up on you tube. And it does wash clothes clean. You have to pretreat clothes that are heavily soiled but it does leave clothes clean and clean smelling! And it last approximately 3 yrs! I have a 2 yr old boy and we mom's know how they can get!
I just wanted to say, I too think your an amazing woman, and wonderful mother. I don't know how you do half of what you do and where all the energy comes from. :))) As far as the tin foil excess people were talking about when you meal prep, having a big family is going to create alot of waste anyways. I have 7 siblings myself so I know. And secondly if it makes your life easier and more simplified then you do what works for your family. Peace and love💝
Have you ever thought to purchase a food saver vacuum sealing machine .. it is so worth the money . You can shrink wrap the meals any size you want individual to enormous and i notuced you toss your zippy bags instead of washing and reusing so i assume you spend tons on those.. but the vacuum sealing machine is so cost effective and helps to make the food packages flat for bulk storage .. i love mine ..
Ohh. Maybe I will add to my Christmas list. I normally buy a big package of freezer bags every 2-3 months and it is $5. So not too bad. But I will definitely look into shrink wrap
We are very frugal my Husband and I are Retired cooking for 2 is difficult to do, we have 6 Grown Children, 2 Daughters in Heaven, 21 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren, many Nieces, Nephew’s and Lots of Great Nieces and Great Nephews.... we eat a lot of fresh vegetables we have a garden every Summer, I can tomatoes 🍅, make pickles sweet and dill, make my own pasta sauce, and relishes, we eat a lot of cheese, potatoes 🥔, beef and pork. Love Aldi, Kroger and Walmart and Amazon. I make our breads the only bread I do buy is bagel 🥯. Let me say you amaze me 💐 we have 3 deep freezers, one for raw meat only, one for vegetables only, the last deep freezer is for 🍨, bread 🍞, Baked goodness. I am 59 years young and my Husband is 78 feeling great, Married 16 years now, loving life with our Lord as our foundation. Thank you for sharing all of your meal making 🌻
As the kids are getting older, keto may be an easier sell. It greatly reduces costs to fuel your body ketogenically rather than burning sugars all day long. Here is a playlist I've curated with videos related to the science of diet and health. Hope you will check it out! It blew me away when I started watching these! ruclips.net/p/PLN1Bi7ohZg7nNK3kKIMjc8aymkYl0t09a
I am so curious where the discounter you go to is located. We are here near fort bragg/Fayetteville in North Carolina. I use to live near grocery outlets in Philly and I loved it.
The one we go to is in brevard. There is an even bigger one down in Easley South Carolina. Huge like Walmart discount store. I just don't get down there as much. That one is called The Bargain Barn
Thank you for taking the time and effort to share. I’m trying to expand my freezer meals and don’t have a pressure cooker or insta pot. Lots of new ideas for me! How long to you cook the dry pinto beans in the crock pot? God Bless.
It depends upon what u cook them at. If you are just going to puree them to make refried beans you can do them over night on low. If during the day I do high for few hours. I'm happy your expanding :)
I missed the part about the containers from Sam's, what were they? I heard free! Also, would love a recipe or link to recipe for the tea and coffee! Thanks for sharing.
I found out recently that if you store breads in complete darkness, it keeps them from growing moldy sooner. It keeps at LEAST a week or two longer otherwise. (I’ve started putting mine in one of my upper kitchen cabinets, because I don’t have a bread box... yet. 👍❤️😉 (Its on my wish list, though!) 🤔😊 Preventing light from touching the bread retards the growth of bread mold. {But you probably go through that huge stack of bread too quickly for it to grow, right?}
Great video as always! Your son was so cute lining up his stuffed animals, lol. How did you make you pancake muffins, sounds good my family would love them?!
It’s a personal thing with me but I’m afraid of aluminum leaching out of foil into our foods. It’s taken me time but I’ve slowly accumulated glass casserole pans. I pick them up at estate sale, flea markets just wherever including WM. There are times when it’s nice to be able to pop dinner in the oven already done. 0ver time it’s saved me money which is a nice bonus.
I was shocked to see the comments on your last one. They likely have no idea what they are talking about either. They might know how "easy" it is to cook fresh for a few people but they aren't thinking about the fact that pans only have so much room. You have to do things differently for a large family, especially while squeezing in the needs of 10 people. But I absolutely loved your responses. So positive and I love how you evaluated what you could do to improve. But don't let them get you down. Once you attract the "trolls," you know you are doing something right. I absolutely love that you have variety while using similar ingredients... so many things I never even thought about making. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy life to help others. I have a chronic illness and some days it's impossible to stand and cook but I still need to take care of my family.
+Sharon B thank you for your positive encouragement. I appreciate it. I appreciate the negative too, keeps me on my toes.:) I do only what I can do for our sized family. If it helps someone else than great that is what I'm doing it for. I would have loved youtube back when life was a huge struggle. I'm sorry to hear of your illness and will be praying for you. Thank you again. Be blessed
You are one of the best examples of being a great Mom. Don't ever let rude poops get to you, what you do is great and not all could meet your routines. Be proud, be best, you are so great!
I am thankful :)
You are seriously my hero. You motivate me when I feel like I don't want to do anything.
I have no idea where you get your energy from. You always seem to be brimming with it! It's so refreshing!! 😊
+Michelle Katt I get tired too. You just have to do:) whenever something needs getting done
The organized fridge and pantry and freezer all look amazing! Great way to be able to enjoy more time with family and not have to worry everyday about what you're going to eat for dinner!
+Ann Haws thank you agreed!
I LOVE your snack bag idea! My kids will love this.
+Brenda Berry it's awesome!
I just found your channel. You are a bigger and better woman than me! I could never keep up. Bless you and your family.
One word for you - AMAZING!!! Well done.
+Linda Beeley ty:)
Love your videos! I don’t have a large family-only 3 littles. Your outlook is so positive and reminds me to breathe and let God drive. You remind me of a friend of mine. I for one truly appreciate your reminders. Thank you and keep on posting!
I appreciate all of that. I am happy to be here and glad I have some viewers! Have a blessed day, God is sooooo good!
I live alone as my family are all grown. So have no need for huge meals etc. But. I absolutely love watching your videos 😍😍😍
I am happy you are here! Thanks for watching
I have learned so much from your freezer meal videos! I'm a single mom who works 12 hour shifts and freezer meals have been a life saver. It is absolutely absurd that some people would leave negative comments on your videos when you are sharing your life with everyone. Please ignore them and know you are helping a lot of families get it together. Blessings to your fambam.
+nikkinoos82 I'm happy that you are doing what works for you:). I am blessed!
Happy Belated Birthday Amy🎂🎂🎉🎉🌹🌹!! May God continue to bless you at all times 🙏🙏!! I am an avid RUclips viewer. I watch other people’s videos but yours I like the most💯💯👍👍😊😊!! I simply enjoy all of your videos💯💯👍👍!! The music you play is wonderful!! The words you speak & worship music you listen too is very inspirational 🙏🙏💯💯💯💯😊😊!! Generally, I love shopping especially for food!! I try to always shop the store specials!! You are correct in saying food prepping, & freezer meals is the way to go so that I can have fresh & different ideas for my small family!! I just change the quantities to a smaller amount!! I enjoy cooking for my small family & your ideas for prepping & freezing the different items is indeed a time savor!! I also prep & cook different meals like Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner for my daughter & her fiancé!! My daughter & her fiancé are trying to lose some weight for their upcoming marriage nuptials in 2021. I believe that diet food can be both tasty & extremely nutritious!!! The variety of dishes you prepare have given me new options & ideas!! I like to explore different options for feeding my family!! Thank you for being so sincere, & keeping your optimistic attitude!! You are so cordial, friendly, compassionate towards everyone especially your viewers!! It is a fresh of breath air every time I watch your videos!!! Thank you very much!!! Keep up the great work!!!
So nice to meet you! Thank you for your positivity and kind words!! Enjoy your day
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I’m glad you got some pampering. You deserve it!
You are such an inspiration!!!! Am so glad your grateful children help you. Wow!! Am very happy that YOU know what is important and what can wait.
:). Took some time learning
I love watching your videos! Thanks for keeping it real!
+Robin Wilson your welcome
New to your channel.. been watching your big cook videos for days, but I just wanted to comment.. I absolutely love your channel.. I love your authenticity! I love how you continually say, "hey, I didn't get it all done, but that's okay"... In a world where social media makes us believe we all need to be perfect I love when I find someone using their platform to reinforce that it's about giving your best, not killing yourself for perfect, impossible standards. Can't wait to try some of these recipes for my family!
Lol. I appreciate all of that. Thanks for watching
Love all your ideas. I need to get more prep in!! Will need to watch and take notes. 😊
You are a busy awesome Mom. I am so proud to have met you on UTUBE. I was in a home years ago when a mom opened green peas..poured them on plates and her children had that for a meal. Your children are blessed to have you.
I am one of 8. My Mom cooked 3 meals a day. Raised a huge garden and canned everything she could. I don't remember us having a freezer. I admired my Mom and I admire you and your effort with diverse meals. You are a Special Mom.
Thank you for the wonderful encouragement that blessed me heart !
You really are a supermum! Your videos are inspiring. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Thanks for watching
I think you must be some sort of wonder woman to do what you do. I only have two children, and I was constantly exhausted as they were growing up. Your videos are inspirational to anyone with a family. I am a new comer to your videos but already I am addicted to them and watch them over and over every day. Please keep up the good work and thank you.
I appreciate that. Thank u I will :)
You are a powerhouse! You have some really good recipes this month that I might try! So impressive and happy birthday!🎈
+Julia Nolin thank you
Going to watch again as I make my list of ..to cook ...for the month. It saves so much and makes life much easier!!
Goodness! hysterical but practical. The huge bag full of homemade snacks! You are such a steam train of a momma! Wow go on !
+Sephardi Shalom :)
Mom of 8 here. I wish you could come teach me. You make it look so easy, but I find it mind boggling. Love your videos!
Take it one day at a time. This takes time as everything does
happy birthday, enjoy learning from your videos
Thanks for watching
It amazes me that people with watch videos and complain. It's not like you have to watch. I love your videos and am inspired by them. If not I'd just move on to someone I was inspired by. I'd like to hear your thoughts on savings by shopping at Sam's Club. Oh, and can i complain too??? My complaint is I'd like to see a video everyday lol. Great Job!!!!
+Donna Baldwin lol...i agree:). They just keep ya in check that's all. I'd do videos everyday if I could :). Need more hours :). Thanks
Donna Baldwin I occasionally complain when I watch videos such as this(but not this one in particular). The way I see it, if someone is putting their life out there for everyone to see, they deserve honesty. They should NOT expect everyone to blow sunshine up their skirt. If they can't take criticism, they should keep their lives private.
Patty kay so did she ask your opinion??
Donna Baldwin By putting her life on this forum, yes, she is asking everyone's opinion. What's the old saying? "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen."
+Patty kay I appreciate the comments on things I need to fix :) I don't get offended when people say comments. I may respond back in love but they don't bother me:). Ill have a new video out this week all about not taking offense :). Be blessed ladies ..
You did great!! So hard working and organized and take time fortbe kiddos. Thank you so much for sharing 😄
+Corina Wooten your welcome
Thanks Amy , for being an inspiration for me making more things from scratch for my family ❣️ Geetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱
Yay so excited for you!
Awesome, awesome, I love to watch your videos, you do such an amazing job, so much and you work so hard at it all day, with your lists. you should not worry about anything negative as NO ONE lives in your shoes, if I was your kid, wow I would be so very proud to have a wonderful mom like you. I have spoken to my husband and we are looking into cooking some frozen meals, maybe start with one meal with the supper meal we already planned for that evening. thanks for sharing, hugs.
+Barbara McRae thank you. Yes start with something instead of nothing:) work your way up, that is what I have done. :)
I am so going to make my beans like you did! And the "trash bag snack" brilliant! I right away started thinking of what I would put in it! LOL I was going to do that in a Pop Corn Tin, so...
+DragonflyArtz1 yes!!!! It's a great stretcher!!!
You are so wonderfully organized. Your meals are awesome! It puts me to shame. Goals! I will buy freezer bags and follow your example. Have a blessed week and once again thx for sharing.
+Katherine Elaine your welcome. No shame...we do what we can. Start small, you can do it!
Yay! I was really looking forward to this video and as expected I was very inspired by it.We are running low on staples and I'm going to do a large shop-up and get back on track with my freezer meals too. Thank you for shooting this video. I know how much work goes into it and how it would be much easier for you to just cook and not film. We appreciate it! Happy birthday too! ~ Jennifer xo
+the Daily Connoisseur thank you !!!!:)
I love my tinfoil pans!! I buy them stacks at a time! I wouldn’t be without them! I do most of my freezer meals in ten foil pans!
This is the video I wanted two days ago, and yesterday you posted it- YOU MUST BE A MIND READER-LOL. Thanks again!
+Brenda Berry smiley
New subscriber. Your video had me smiling all the way through. My babies are all grown, but your exuberance is inspiring. I definitely need to do more meal prepping.
+simply lou I wish I would have done more early in marriage as well....but I'm happy I've done some :).
you are an inspiration...thank you-
God Bless : )
Thanks for watching
I love your freezer meal ideas.
+Rebekah Fields-Watkins thank you
I wish I had 1/10th of your energy!! Good job with all of your preparations.
+Faye Davis ty
Thanks for sharing!! Been working on doing freezer meals myself 😁 us moms don't rest but I thank God for his strength 💟
+Lauralee's Classic Kitchen family Amen!!!!
Just found your channel. I love freezer cooking too, saves so much time and stress at dinner time. 😉 great job!
+Sandra Castillo thank you
Your so inspiring !!!!
Please try not to worry about what people say about your meals and the containers you use. Honest some people are just never happy😉
I love those pan meal ideas, a meal all in one and add a veggie on side if have it :-)
So many great ideas you share with us and im very appreciative!!!
I think your amazing and you work so hard to keep your family happy and healthy 😊😊😊
Thank you for all you share :-)
Take care 😃
+Katie M thank you so much for your encouraging words I appreciate them.
Happy Birthday! Thank you for sharing.
+Sam F. Your welcome
the garbage bag snack mix is such a good idea!!
+Mumma Williams thank you
You are really inspirational! i'm learning so so much from you. thank you!
+pin gu your welcome :)
Looove your videos
Thank u
You are simply amazing. Anyone who gives you a negative comment should walk a mile in your shoes. I am so impressed with your planning skills. Way to go!
+Jean Kendall thank you. Negative comments keep me checking on what we do:). I don't mind them.
Omg, Why would people say anything bad about having meals ready! Good lord, I'm so sorry. If people have nothing good to say, they should NOT say anything! I think you are doing an amazing job!
+Michelle Estes thank you:)
amy maryon I made a turkey today, let it cool, and shredded the meat, and now I am going to make a soup with the bones. I literally thought of how you make the meals and put into freezer for meals. I'm channeling you lol
+Michelle Estes lol. I'm so happy you are :) keep going !
How the heck you do all of that I have no idea because I know I couldnt!! Wonderwoman!!
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+trippinontussin Jesus:)
GARBAGE BAG SNACK MIX!!! YESSS!!!!! Great idea!!!! 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Do you post grocery hauls? I would love to see what a large family grocery day looks like.
+Melissa Hammersley I haven't yet. But possibly will next time I go:)
You are amazing!!! I loved this video!
+Heather Fetterly thank you
don't worry so much about the aluminum pans, recycling aluminum is actually more eco friendly than, say, using plastic or even recycling glass. i enjoy your videos, i also enjoyed the variety of the dishes you prepared this time!
Thank you so much!! Love suggestions
Watching this from the future thinking...” they are going to love the gyros!!!!”
Freezer meal and meal planning/use what you have are my favorite and I love your videos on that! Just discovered your channel!
+Mollie Lichter great and hello!
Would love to see a video on how you make million dollar casserole!
+Mollie Lichter I will next month. I have some in the freezer still :)
Love the garbage bag snacks great idea
+Maureen Sommerfelt /)
I’d like to know how you make the iced coffee. Maybe a video to show how much you mix for the tea and how you do the coffee. I really like how you have real and affordable ideas
Thank you. I will work on them :)
You are amazing! God bless you and your family! Johanne, Norway 😃
+DollyJohanne thank you
I think the garbage bags snack bags is a brilliant idea. Can you tell me about how many boxes of everything you put in it? I want to start making it. Great idea!!!
Over at my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com I have numbers:)
I'm so glad you honor the Sabbath! Have you ever used an instapot? I use to do the beans in the crockpot but now I use the instapot and it takes 25 min. Just another great was to save time :)
+Ann Haws I don't own one. I just might I have heard good things
Awesome planning. Just wanted to suggest a laundry help. I use this thing called crystal wash. Look it up on you tube. And it does wash clothes clean. You have to pretreat clothes that are heavily soiled but it does leave clothes clean and clean smelling! And it last approximately 3 yrs! I have a 2 yr old boy and we mom's know how they can get!
+Sephardi Shalom I will thank you
I just wanted to say, I too think your an amazing woman, and wonderful mother.
I don't know how you do half of what you do and where all the energy comes from. :)))
As far as the tin foil excess people were talking about when you meal prep, having a big family is going to create alot of waste anyways.
I have 7 siblings myself so I know. And secondly if it makes your life easier and more simplified then you do what works for your family. Peace and love💝
I appreciate all of that. I only do what I do because of the grace of God:)
Garbage bag snacks look awesome!
They are the best!!!
Happy Birthday 🎊🎂🎉🎈
Have you ever thought to purchase a food saver vacuum sealing machine .. it is so worth the money . You can shrink wrap the meals any size you want individual to enormous and i notuced you toss your zippy bags instead of washing and reusing so i assume you spend tons on those.. but the vacuum sealing machine is so cost effective and helps to make the food packages flat for bulk storage .. i love mine ..
Ohh. Maybe I will add to my Christmas list. I normally buy a big package of freezer bags every 2-3 months and it is $5. So not too bad. But I will definitely look into shrink wrap
We are very frugal my Husband and I are Retired cooking for 2 is difficult to do, we have 6 Grown Children, 2 Daughters in Heaven, 21 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren, many Nieces, Nephew’s and Lots of Great Nieces and Great Nephews.... we eat a lot of fresh vegetables we have a garden every Summer, I can tomatoes 🍅, make pickles sweet and dill, make my own pasta sauce, and relishes, we eat a lot of cheese, potatoes 🥔, beef and pork. Love Aldi, Kroger and Walmart and Amazon.
I make our breads the only bread I do buy is bagel 🥯.
Let me say you amaze me 💐 we have 3 deep freezers, one for raw meat only, one for vegetables only, the last deep freezer is for 🍨, bread 🍞, Baked goodness.
I am 59 years young and my Husband is 78 feeling great, Married 16 years now, loving life with our Lord as our foundation. Thank you for sharing all of your meal making 🌻
I appreciate you sharing! Thank you for that. Gathering up your fragments and preparing is awesome !
Some ginger, carrots and potatoes in the coconut curry would be good.
Yes I love eating mine over rice with sweet potatoes and kale!
Be blessed all happy bday and stay strong in the Lord Jesus!
+Sephardi Shalom always :)
Ur such a great mom!
Thank you
As the kids are getting older, keto may be an easier sell. It greatly reduces costs to fuel your body ketogenically rather than burning sugars all day long. Here is a playlist I've curated with videos related to the science of diet and health. Hope you will check it out! It blew me away when I started watching these!
ruclips.net/p/PLN1Bi7ohZg7nNK3kKIMjc8aymkYl0t09a
Happy birthday (belated) I just watched this lol
Great video. Happy birthday
Hi Amy! I love your videos. You're such an encouraging mama! ❤
Would you mind sharing your chicken wrap recipe, how you spice it? Thank you !
I have all my recipes over at my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com under meals....marinated chicken tastes great. A bottle of Italian dressing
Just amazing!!!
I'm a new sub and I just have to say you are so inspiring! Thanks for sharing 💜
+Katie Plunk your welcome. I'm happy to share
Lady U Got It Goin On / I Absolutely Love The Way U Roll / God Bless U an Ur Loved Ones 🔪🇺🇸🔥💨
Thank you
Love this! Do you have the recipes available anywhere? I'd love to try some of them.
+alinatif yes over at my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com
That was fabulous!
I am so curious where the discounter you go to is located. We are here near fort bragg/Fayetteville in North Carolina. I use to live near grocery outlets in Philly and I loved it.
The one we go to is in brevard. There is an even bigger one down in Easley South Carolina. Huge like Walmart discount store. I just don't get down there as much. That one is called The Bargain Barn
Love curry recipes. It will be great!
Happy birthday
Where can i find your recipes please
Www.plainandnotsoplain.com
Thank you for taking the time and effort to share. I’m trying to expand my freezer meals and don’t have a pressure cooker or insta pot. Lots of new ideas for me! How long to you cook the dry pinto beans in the crock pot? God Bless.
It depends upon what u cook them at. If you are just going to puree them to make refried beans you can do them over night on low. If during the day I do high for few hours. I'm happy your expanding :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
The garbage bag snacks are genius 🙀
Thank you
I just watched your garbage pail snack video the other day I hope to do something similar but on a much smaller scale for my family
Yay!!!
I missed the part about the containers from Sam's, what were they? I heard free! Also, would love a recipe or link to recipe for the tea and coffee! Thanks for sharing.
+Rhonda Heck sams club deli, ask for their frosting containers. At my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com. All the recipes :)
Wow !!!! That strong sure does work seems like lmao
Wow ! I just am so jealous of your energy!!!! New subbie ! Janet
Great ideas. Are these tried and true recipes? I really need to do a a lot more meal prep. Nothing like staring at frozen chicken at 5 pm.
+MomToMy8 yes. I have all my recipes posted over at my site www.plainandnotsoplain.com. We have used for years :)
Aluminum is infinitely recyclable. As long as you recycled them, it's not a problem.
Whew! Good job... great ideas! What are Haystacks?
+jkclaver you can go to my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com and see the recipe links for them
I found out recently that if you store breads in complete darkness, it keeps them from growing moldy sooner. It keeps at LEAST a week or two longer otherwise. (I’ve started putting mine in one of my upper kitchen cabinets, because I don’t have a bread box... yet. 👍❤️😉 (Its on my wish list, though!) 🤔😊
Preventing light from touching the bread retards the growth of bread mold.
{But you probably go through that huge stack of bread too quickly for it to grow, right?}
Yes we do lol
Great video as always! Your son was so cute lining up his stuffed animals, lol. How did you make you pancake muffins, sounds good my family would love them?!
+Karen Lowry recipe over on my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com. I have them all listed. :)
Got it, thank you.
Would you add any seasoning with the beans after they’re cooked? I’ve never tried them before but they look tasty. Take care and god bless xx
It’s a personal thing with me but I’m afraid of aluminum leaching out of foil into our foods. It’s taken me time but I’ve slowly accumulated glass casserole pans. I pick them up at estate sale, flea markets just wherever including WM. There are times when it’s nice to be able to pop dinner in the oven already done. 0ver time it’s saved me money which is a nice bonus.
Yes I am slowly accumulating glass dishes too!!!
I'm new to your videos but love the idea of the crock pot meals. Do you thaw them before putting them in the crock pot or do you dump it in frozen?
Some times ..if i remember to take it out..this is an old video..hope you enjoy the new ones
Amy, don't worry about your house. Your a busy woman, and I dont know about anyone else, but I dont watch you for your house.
I use tin foil pans for my freezer meals. In the UK where I'm from we HAVE to recycle metals, plastic and paper so the tin foil doesn't go to landfill
Can you share the cream of mushroom recipe you used? Great video
+Alishia Wyman thank you. I will over at my blog www.plainandnotsoplain.com later this evening :)
When the neat is put in raw, doesn't it cook up to have the jibbly goobers in the sauce?
Hey happy belated birthday I'm a February birthday person mines on the 24th.
Happy belated birthday to you as well my friend :). Blessings
Looks great, how do you ground your meat to make it that fine?
+Jae Hudson the ground beef and turkey I just smash with a potato masher . The ham and chicken I grind in the food processor :)