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Mrs. Sarah, I believe your family would love "that's it" fruit bars. Two ingredients only, apples and blueberries. And such. At Costco, online, .....📖🙏🧡🍓🥭🍌🫐🍎👍🏻🥰🤠😉
You are incredible. Your ability to feed a large family SO incredibly healthy is amazing. We’re pretty healthy, eat from scratch, preserve food, and yet, there is so much we can learn from you. I think you’re so inspiring
For ginger, no need to mince before putting it in the freezer. Just put the whole root in the freezer, and then use a grater to grate however much you need. Works great! Your grocery hauls are so much fun, thanks for sharing!
Prices are so much higher around here , even the simple staples . I can’t imagine feeding a family such as yours . My father never complained about groceries , his thought was , food was cheaper than medical bills. I have to say ,what a beautiful baby Peace is , she is trying to talk and that is so adorable . Prayers God continues to bless your beautiful family ! Enjoy your vlog so much ! ♥️
Yes, groceries are definitely more expensive. The cost of everything has gone up and I’ve also noticed that portions are smaller. There aren’t as many servings in packaged items. I’m single, no children and I used to spend about $250 a month on groceries. Now, the same groceries cost $325.
Keep the hard avacados in the fridge then take out when you need them they will get soft in a few days so stagger the time. Love your channel! Healthiest eating in you tube land!
I remember them at 89 cents and I am 58 years old so I'm not too terribly much older than you but I love your channel and I love the way you teach your children to love the Lord and you hold them accountable for their actions. These days too many people that kiss off without any kind of punishment and that's not what our Bible says is it. And I watch you open gifts from people all the time and I love it. Keep up the good work you and Solo
I was shocked by the prices at Aldi this week and just left some items on the shelf and decided we could do without them. I quarter lemons and limes and freeze them flat on a baking sheet and then store them in a glass canning jar in the freezer. When you thaw them they are just like fresh. It is amazing and we always have lemons and limes ready to use in our freezer.
How blessed you all are. To be able to buy in large quantities. Love your beautiful family and I know they will all be stars in their own lives whatever they choose to do. Your 11 children are so blessed to have you for their parents. God is so good.
Not sure where you live but here in Central Illinois I'm not seeing much of a price increase in the foods I buy have you ever tried buying markdown meat and other markdown food items in your grocery store I've been doing this for years
Groceries are DEFINITELY going up💰 I use salmon for croquettes and chopped up on top of salads. The shelves are bare, but the house is full. Praise God.
Oh wow Peace is getting so big. That mommas milk is the best... She and Seth look so much alike. I really enjoy looking at your grocery hauls. Buying for one person can be tricky. I sometimes get a deal on meat and share it with my kids who all live in their own places. Also I have been enjoyed watching your friends the Miller Family. They are so precious. Thanks for recommending them. Be blessed.
My mom doesn't need food baskets but she and my day get them from church and seniors centers. Then she brings them out to our field workers because they work and cannot stand in line for food. The families and field workers seem so appreciative for the extra food.
For canned salmon - make salmon patties - you use mashed potatoes, diced onions, canned salmon, seasonings (sometimes I use lemon pepper) & a couple of eggs to bind and form ito patties and roll in bread crumbs - fry in a skillet until just golden in each side - I do mine in batches and put the cooked ones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper in the oven to stay warm - you can make a white onion sauce to put over the patties (almost like a bechamel sauce but with onions, salt & pepper) and serve with vegetables or salad!! I love Peace's cheeks - she is so adorable 🥰
@@tilseptember I've seen others use glucomannan powder mixed with water as a binder. I belive I've seen Sarah or her kids using it also. Instead of mashed potatoes I use bread or breadcrumbs soaked in milk in my salmon patties.
I make Salmon patties all the time. But I have never added mashed potatoes to a batch. My mother never did. Wonder if it changes the texture very much?
I live in middle Tennessee and our food prices have risen drastically. One item went up 50 cents in a week! I have been trying to stock up on most used items but have limited storage space. Using a lot of the tomatoes I canned last summer (625 Lbs!!!) in soups, chili, spaghetti, meatloaf, lasagna and anything else I can think of. Actually found canning supplies at Walmart this week (flats and rings were not easily found last year). Thanks for sharing your family and ideas. Love to you all.
I usually keep dried goods in my storage area after buying stuff on sale every summer. There were few sales this summer and I've been experiencing sticker shock because some items I have never purchased full price before or haven't had to purchase since 2020 lol
@@heatherlynsey3092 , I am in White House, just north of Nashville. We only have Walmart and Kroger to shop in. I try to watch for sales. , can and freeze as much as possible. looking for local farmer for beef and pork this year.
Another great haul and healthy too! My husband and I are empty nesters living in Arizona, and food prices have risen. We too eat healthy, and find that anything organic is quite pricey. Our son is an Executive Chef, so he’s always telling us what food items are best for us. And having him cook for us is a BONUS! You and Solo are doing such a wonderful job with your food choices, and you’re amazing parents. Sending you all a big hug.💕💕
For toddler snacks, frozen yogurt drops are easy to make. Dried bananas are also a good one. Mini muffins, with all kinds of sneaky fruit and pureed veggies in them. We also made homemade fruit leather. Hope that helps😄
I used to can a lot. My husband loved gardening. Green beans are easy to can and so good. I also canned tomatoes and made ketchup, salsa, pizza sauce, marinara sauce, bbq sauce, vegetable soup...There’s so much you can do with tomatoes. I also canned dill and sweet pickles and pickled beets. Loved it!
I’ve definitely found an increase right across the range of groceries I buy here in the UK 🇬🇧 and especially on fresh foods. Meat and poultry has definitely increased in price but also non food goods are also creeping up in price too e.g household products ….. cleaning products, detergent and pet foods . Peace is so adorable and a very beautiful baby girl 💕🇬🇧 xx
Peace is absolutely adorable! Can't believe she's almost 4 months! Just a wee correction I'd like to make on Celtic... it's pronounced Keltic. 😁 love from Ireland 🇮🇪
My 7yo grandson who is on the autism spectrum and has developmental delays and sensory issues has been in feeding therapy for almost two years. He is finally eating a few new things like cucumber, apple, and bell pepper. He reluctantly eats it but I am seeing such an improvement in trying things. I have been buying those small English looking cucumbers and he is eating some of those. And he will eat green bell peppers with lots of encouragement. Maybe Seth would try them too.
I was in the same situation with my autistic daughter for years she ate only few things after years of therapy she is now 12 and eats everything wish your grandson the best 😍
@Lynne Brown-Hardy I have resesrched autism. My brother has this, Im sure you know its helpfull to stop eating dairy, gluten and sugar. Thank you God bless You
My toddler is 2.5 and LOVES the freeze dried berries from Trader Joe’s. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, he even likes the freeze dried apples. No sugar added, super crunchy and he’ll eat a whole bag in a sitting if we let him.
How fascinating. I am starting my garden soon. Toilet paper, we get the 80 roll on Amazon. I got mine through subscribe and save at $31.42, so that helps us for every 2 months. Trout is great grilled with johnny seasoning salt and lime. Prices of several meats have went up by 25%-75% depending on where you go.
Yes! I have noticed my weekly budget has gone up from $150 to $200 for a family of 6. We aren't buying anything different. Milk alone is over $3 a gallon!
I notice you changed your Salad Dressing to Hellmann's;That is all I use! I used t on my Sandwich. Peace is like her name. She seems to be always happy! I did not finish watching before! Little Debbie Products is too Sweet for me!
When you showed the Nutty Buddy, it took me right back to my childhood. I used to eat it in layers also. Just the sheer amount of food you bought, made me want to go take a nap 😴. Peace is getting so big and I love her smile. Blessings to you all.
For the canned salmon I like to make Salmon Rice bowls. Basically put rice, a chunk of salmon, and maybe avocado. Sprinkle Soy Sauce and/or Furikake sprinkles on top. I’ll also make it salad style with diced celery & Mayo. Over rice or in a sandwich.
Food prices in Ireland have been increasing gradually for about 6/8 months! Couple of cents at a time, but the final price is about 10/15c higher than original price. Paper towels have gone up a third and beef and fish prices have doubled, chicken and pork have gone up about 1/2 price! My budget had to rewritten in January for the year, and just ensure that the back stock is still good!
Hey Hey 👋🏾 We have definitely noticed an increase on grocery items here in Tennessee but to no surprise at all. Love seeing your grocery hauls. Seeing baby Peace is always a needed therapy for joy and happiness.🥰 I actually love every video and seeing your whole tribe. Happy Sabbath. Have a great W.E 💚 Tower garden🤔 I'm interested too. Following.
Food prices are up but it helps being vegetarians. Since we don't buy meat and dairy, the prices haven't impacted us too much. When my kids were little, I would toast whole wheat bread and make buttered cinnamon toast. Cut them into bite sizes. Always a hit. Always impressive that you shop for the entire month. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh! Peace is such a little beauty ❤️. Always love watching your hauls. It always gives me ideas on things to try to keep all our kids full and mix into the menu!
Mama of 12 here but only 5 left at home... oldest is 26 and over the years I've absolutely noticed prices going up here and there but this last year (honestly 2 years) its been nuts!!! Cheese is another one that just keeps climbing. Fruit and veggies kill be but we eat mostly whole so it's necessary. Look into milk kefir, super easy, good gut health and makes the nest smoothies ever!!!
When my mom used to go to a farm, and pick fruit & veggies by the bushel. Mom used to clean the apples, cut them up, put them in freezer bags. We kids would get whole bags from the freezer and eat them. Frozen apples were good. Think I saw a tower garden on *This Old House.*
Great grocery haul. Prices are going up and up. I love learning things about food prep and stuff from you. I just threw out 2 romaine ends today but I'm definitely going to try to grow them like you showed with my next ones, so neat. Let me know about the dehydrating and how that goes. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
You're amazing Sarah! I'm trying to get into a bulk buying rhythm again, it's so helpful just takes setting blocking out time at the beginning of the month!
My husband works for Little Debbie's in Stuart's Draft Virginia. The plant itself is called McKee Foods. And there actually is a Little Debbie. (McKee brleing the family's last name) She had been to the plant here and even signed a toy Little Debbie tractor and trailer that is in my cedar chest. They are 7th Day Adventist so my husband is on OT today, Sunday, and I'm keeping the woodstove going, watching you on you tube! Today my service will be from home. It is so cold in the Valley today and covid is running rampant. Blessings to The Tribe!
We like the Green Stalk. Have had one for a few years, and it holds up well. There is a large variety of things that can be grown in it, too! I am so proud of you for getting going on pressure canning. It's just another skill to have in your bag of tricks!
Hello Sara. I live here in Dallas and the meat prices are going up here. Really, everything is going up. But God is good, and he will provide. I really enjoy your grocery hauls. Be blessed!
Hey Sarah price is up at the grocery store for sure!! Family of two here I have a slight back stocking in my pantry. I shop about every two weeks. I meal prep one day a week. I definitely love seeing how you guys live I’m always in amazement. I have also picked up a recipe or two from you so thanks!
Oh yes, I’m in New Jersey and grocery prices are higher. You can find plenty of beef & pork here but no chicken. I’m alone now (widow) and my 3 children are all married and live in Alabama, Washington State & Colorado. They all say the same thing about high prices in groceries. I really miss cooking for 5 🥲
I definitely have noticed that grocery prices are up. I got a shock when I shopped this week and was buying my coffee creamer - it was nearly $2 higher per container at Winco - which is the cheapest store for me. Also, if you haven't tried making chicken and wild rice soup with chicken thighs before, it's a really yummy soup to make and it's quick. I cook the chicken first - about 10 minutes in the Instant Pot with 1 can of broth and a heap of minced garlic. After I release the steam from that, I shred the chicken, add the wild rice, some shredded carrots, onion powder and more minced garlic. I add an entire carton of chicken broth. Then cook in the Instant pot for 3 minutes. The rice cooks perfectly and it makes a really hearty soup for a cold day or for when everyone is feeling under the weather.
My family is also switching to raw milk this year too. Probably in the next week or so. But here it's only $5.00 a gallon, which is the same price as an organic half gallon of pasteurized milk. We're excited about the change though and happy to support more local farmers.
I live in am appartment and have limited outdoor garden space. I purchased a greenstalk last spring. It was a very good way to plant my herb garden. I did order a second one for the coming growing season. Not only did I plant herbs, but I did have a few pepper plants in the top tear and squash and cucumbers in the bottom tear.
Sarah this vlog was wonderful. Yes the prices have gone up. It just me and my husband and his brother. I spent over $200.00 on food and I usually spent around $100.00. So groceries have gone up big time. So has other things. Sending much love and prayers for your family.
We are lucky to be a farm with a milking herd so fresh milk daily if we want it, just dip a jug in the tank! When children were young it was too creamy for their taste, husband grew up on it and still has it
My children have all loved to eat frozen green peas as a snack when they were toddlers! Plus it takes a while for them to eat them one at a time so it occupies them for a little bit! :)
Takes me back to the 70’s, people were doing this: baking bread, making yogurt, canning, growing vegetables from ends on the window sill. And of course planning nutritious meals and buying in bulk. I’m from a family of 8 kids and my mom shopped weekly. She shopped monthly at the bread store- she didn’t bake. Our mailman had a farm, so he delivered 2 gallons of milk every other day. I have fond memories of stirring the milk before pouring from large blue enamel pitcher. Mom also bought boxes of oranges and apples. I love your breakfast prep and dinner ideas. I also like that you buy lots of vegetables and fruits and a few treats. Thank you for sharing your family’s food situation. It does cost to restock, but like you said, it’s there now and you can rely on it if you have to.
Honey Nut Cheerios or regular cheerios is also a great snack for a 2 year old, apple sauce and veggie chips work well.. I live in New Mexico and absolutely love green chile.. never had the canned one’s but seeing green chile warmed my heart ❤️
Agreed! Squeeze applesauce yoghurt, Motts fruit snack is a big hit as well. Made Good snacks are a massive hit with my wee ones also!!! Pretzels, Simple Mills cookies, mine are also CRAZY for fruit: blackberries, raspberries, Strawberries etc… they NEVER turn down fruit!!! That’s it fruit bars as well!!! We love snacks ( girl aged 5, boy almost 3) 😉
Sarah when avocados ripen fast, wrap them individually in foil & place them in fridge. Date them so you eat the older ones 1st .They last up to 2 weeks . I buy avocados every 3 weeks . This is what I do & have avocados all year . 😉
Peace is so adorable I'm going to be nanny to my 10th grandchild in June I had my granddaughter on Friday she is 13mths I gave her apricots she loved them she has to have dairy free food you be surprised the amount of food has milk in also my 8yr old grandson is the same it's hard to find healthy snacks also your hair looks lovely and the older children are becoming adults so quick thank you for sharing take care 💞🤗
Yes! There is so much inflation. I can definitely tell the difference in the amount I can buy versus what I use to get. Which is not the greatest as I just dropped my hours at the hospital to go back to school for nursing. We have a well stocked pantry and family that's supportive. Side note my two kids love all the vlogs with your kiddos. The stand so close to the TV. Get excited with them I love it.
Hi Sarah all the food looks so good!! I love see all the kids! They all are great!😃 With the canned salmon maybe you can use it to make salmon cakes it’s so good! I haven’t tried it with canned salmon but I have seen a recipe using it instead of fresh salmon. I mix it with chopped fresh green onions, minced bell peppers, minced celery, bread crumbs, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, if you have some Old Bay seasoning add a little bit of that & 2 large eggs and just bind it all together and form into patties pan fry them in olive oil. Serve with sour cream tarter sauce and side of salad😋😋😋
You can also wash your lemons and limes off, place them in your quart sized jars, cover them with distilled water in the jar, put the top on, and store sitting up or laying down in the refrigerator. It works.😊
Yes! Prices are going up over here in the Pacific Northwest. I also do a monthly haul for myself as my kids have flown the nest. My monthly grocery bill for February was over $200. I prefer to keep it at $100 at month. I've been noticing lately some of my fruit, like the cuties having one or two bad ones after buying them as well. Once I get the good ones in the refrigerator right away then they last longer. Milk is almost $5.00 here. The toilet paper aisle is ridiculous. They are selling 6 roll packages for $18.
Prices are definitely going up, I bought small bag of sliced apples, because they are easy to throw in for my daughters lunch, and they were $5.69, they used to be $3.59, and that was just one thing that I noticed from my groceries yesterday. Time to reevaluate what I buy.
I always enjoy watching your videos. As we only had 2 children I admire how you manage your large lovely family. Your children are very well behaved which is a blessing in this day and age. We are now empty nesters so our grocery bills are minimal, but food costs here in St.Louis have skyrocketed.
Love my Green Stalk! Super easy to water and grows tons of food if you find the right spot for it. It’s almost time to start cool weather crops in mine.
Yes green stalk! Was hoping to buy one. I hope I can get some Good food out of it. Which cool weather do you do in yours? Lettuce seems a no brained. What about cauliflower or broccoli?
Love to know which cool weather veggie you grow. I live in north Texas and purchased a green stalk last year so that I can begin harvesting fresh veggies for husband and I
@@midlifemama8420 Yes to all the greens, not just lettuce. Kale, spinach, mustards, etc. I just started my seeds for broccoli, so those will be ready to go in about 4 weeks (into the tower). A lot of it depends on your zone and how soon your hard freezes are over. The frost tolerant plants can usually go outside 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. Also, carrots and radish can be direct seeded. They'll only germinate once the soil warms up some, but no reason not to put the seeds out now!
@@roxie0648 My parents live in North Texas--you can put a lot in there now! Direct seed things like carrots and radish, try some green onions and hardy herbs. All the brassica family is frost tolerant as well, and will all survive in your climate without too much trouble at all!
@@abigailgray9603 I don’t have much luck with starting seeds indoors but I better soon because this coming week is 10 weeks till last frost. The tower seems to have small holes for growing. I might just need to wait 6 weeks and direct sew all seeds I would like…i guess
My brother and I eat enchiladas once a week from Walmart (Stoffer's brand, they don't sell it at the grocery store we normally go to.) Today we made them homemade! So much better. The quality has been going down and the price is too high so we made homemade for half the price although we also made less than what comes in the package because my brother used extra large tortillas lol
Get the Green Stalk tower garden, they have free shipping through tomorrow. They will work great for your large family, you can grow all your lettuces, spinach ect
Sarah, you and Solo have a wonderful recipe for babies - your children are beautiful! I must say, though, that Peace is just gorgeous! I could look at that sweet thing all day long.😍
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Mrs. Sarah, I believe your family would love "that's it" fruit bars. Two ingredients only, apples and blueberries. And such. At Costco, online, .....📖🙏🧡🍓🥭🍌🫐🍎👍🏻🥰🤠😉
Make fruit leather from the fresh or frozen fruit..
You can freeze the ginger as is.
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I love how you give thanks to God for the food 💕
You are incredible. Your ability to feed a large family SO incredibly healthy is amazing. We’re pretty healthy, eat from scratch, preserve food, and yet, there is so much we can learn from you. I think you’re so inspiring
Thanks....and thanks for watching!
It is seriously amazing! I can hardly feed myself more than a bowl of cereal and I have only one 9month old 😅
For ginger, no need to mince before putting it in the freezer. Just put the whole root in the freezer, and then use a grater to grate however much you need. Works great! Your grocery hauls are so much fun, thanks for sharing!
Yes!! I don’t even peel it before grating, as i don’t think the skin affects flavor.
Before my apples go bad I peel and dice them and cook them with cinnamon. I use that in oatmeal. It’s so good.
Always gave my kids cheerios.
Prices are so much higher around here , even the simple staples . I can’t imagine feeding a family such as yours . My father never complained about groceries , his thought was , food was cheaper than medical bills. I have to say ,what a beautiful baby Peace is , she is trying to talk and that is so adorable . Prayers God continues to bless your beautiful family ! Enjoy your vlog so much ! ♥️
Yes! Prevention is always cheaper than treatment
My grocery bill went from $200 to $400 for my family of 3 it's so crazy how much things have went up here I live in NC
@@crystalammons7907 IKR? Mine went from $16/20 to $30/week!
Oh my gosh….watching Peace get so excited seeing herself on the camera….adorable. ♥️♥️♥️
Yes, groceries are definitely more expensive. The cost of everything has gone up and I’ve also noticed that portions are smaller. There aren’t as many servings in packaged items. I’m single, no children and I used to spend about $250 a month on groceries. Now, the same groceries cost $325.
Wow...so it's crazy for everyone!
My daughter gives my two yr old grandaughter peanut butter and banana roll ups ! Cut into slices xxxx
Keep the hard avacados in the fridge then take out when you need them they will get soft in a few days so stagger the time. Love your channel! Healthiest eating in you tube land!
I remember them at 89 cents and I am 58 years old so I'm not too terribly much older than you but I love your channel and I love the way you teach your children to love the Lord and you hold them accountable for their actions. These days too many people that kiss off without any kind of punishment and that's not what our Bible says is it. And I watch you open gifts from people all the time and I love it. Keep up the good work you and Solo
I was shocked by the prices at Aldi this week and just left some items on the shelf and decided we could do without them. I quarter lemons and limes and freeze them flat on a baking sheet and then store them in a glass canning jar in the freezer. When you thaw them they are just like fresh. It is amazing and we always have lemons and limes ready to use in our freezer.
You can ferment them...salt and water
Thank you so much!!!
That is a great tip! Thank you! We rarely use the whole lemon and it usually hoes to waste. Thanks :)
How blessed you all are. To be able to buy in large quantities. Love your beautiful family and I know they will all be stars in their own lives whatever they choose to do. Your 11 children are so blessed to have you for their parents. God is so good.
Yes food has just about tripled. Everything is up except wages for most us. All your kids are really growing up fast
Not sure where you live but here in Central Illinois I'm not seeing much of a price increase in the foods I buy have you ever tried buying markdown meat and other markdown food items in your grocery store I've been doing this for years
Groceries are DEFINITELY going up💰 I use salmon for croquettes and chopped up on top of salads. The shelves are bare, but the house is full. Praise God.
You're grocery hauls are actually instructive and helpful, besides being fun to watch, with all the special appearances of your sweet kiddos!! 💓👵💓
Thank you Peace for making me smile so big!! 🌺🌼🌺
Oh wow Peace is getting so big. That mommas milk is the best... She and Seth look so much alike. I really enjoy looking at your grocery hauls. Buying for one person can be tricky. I sometimes get a deal on meat and share it with my kids who all live in their own places. Also I have been enjoyed watching your friends the Miller Family. They are so precious. Thanks for recommending them. Be blessed.
They are nice people.
My mom doesn't need food baskets but she and my day get them from church and seniors centers. Then she brings them out to our field workers because they work and cannot stand in line for food. The families and field workers seem so appreciative for the extra food.
For canned salmon - make salmon patties - you use mashed potatoes, diced onions, canned salmon, seasonings (sometimes I use lemon pepper) & a couple of eggs to bind and form ito patties and roll in bread crumbs - fry in a skillet until just golden in each side - I do mine in batches and put the cooked ones on a baking tray lined with parchment paper in the oven to stay warm - you can make a white onion sauce to put over the patties (almost like a bechamel sauce but with onions, salt & pepper) and serve with vegetables or salad!! I love Peace's cheeks - she is so adorable 🥰
We do exactly this with canned Tuna as well.
These sound so good but I can't eat eggs - any suggestions for a different binder?
Maybe you could use a little milk.
@@tilseptember I've seen others use glucomannan powder mixed with water as a binder. I belive I've seen Sarah or her kids using it also. Instead of mashed potatoes I use bread or breadcrumbs soaked in milk in my salmon patties.
I make Salmon patties all the time. But I have never added mashed potatoes to a batch. My mother never did. Wonder if it changes the texture very much?
I just freeze fresh ginger whole and then use a grater by hand and grate what I need while it’s frozen. It works very well.
And you don’t have to peel it!
I live in middle Tennessee and our food prices have risen drastically. One item went up 50 cents in a week! I have been trying to stock up on most used items but have limited storage space. Using a lot of the tomatoes I canned last summer (625 Lbs!!!) in soups, chili, spaghetti, meatloaf, lasagna and anything else I can think of. Actually found canning supplies at Walmart this week (flats and rings were not easily found last year). Thanks for sharing your family and ideas. Love to you all.
Hi - in England the cost of living, including food is increasing rapidly, yet salaries are not :(
I usually keep dried goods in my storage area after buying stuff on sale every summer. There were few sales this summer and I've been experiencing sticker shock because some items I have never purchased full price before or haven't had to purchase since 2020 lol
I’m right here with you, literally. I’m in McMinnville, not far from Murfreesboro. We spent $200 for two people yesterday, I coulda passed out lol
@@heatherlynsey3092 , I am in White House, just north of Nashville. We only have Walmart and Kroger to shop in. I try to watch for sales.
, can and freeze as much as possible. looking for local farmer for beef and pork this year.
Peace looks just like solo..100% her daddy,that’s so cute.I look at all your kid’s but she’s really got her daddy in her..
Another great haul and healthy too! My husband and I are empty nesters living in Arizona, and food prices have risen. We too eat healthy, and find that anything organic is quite pricey. Our son is an Executive Chef, so he’s always telling us what food items are best for us. And having him cook for us is a BONUS! You and Solo are doing such a wonderful job with your food choices, and you’re amazing parents. Sending you all a big hug.💕💕
I too am an empty nester in AZ.
That is cool. And thanks for the comment!
You are so true. We feel so blessed to have food in our cabinets and clothes in our closet.
For toddler snacks, frozen yogurt drops are easy to make. Dried bananas are also a good one. Mini muffins, with all kinds of sneaky fruit and pureed veggies in them. We also made homemade fruit leather. Hope that helps😄
Mini muffins with sneaky fruits and veg are a favorite here too!
Yes sneak fruit and veggies in that what I did too
Thanks for sharing your beautiful family....Baby girl is so mellow.Were all your babies that chilled.You all seem so mellow ....Take care
Peace is so adorable! She looks so much like Seth. And yes, food prices are going up everywhere I think, at least they are here in Kentucky.
Hi I'm from ky also
Looks like a blanket near the heater becareful....GOD BLESS YOU ALL...XXXOOO
Prices are going up so much in the UK too. Our weekly food shop has increased by at least £50 for the 10 of us xx
I used to can a lot. My husband loved gardening. Green beans are easy to can and so good. I also canned tomatoes and made ketchup, salsa, pizza sauce, marinara sauce, bbq sauce, vegetable soup...There’s so much you can do with tomatoes. I also canned dill and sweet pickles and pickled beets. Loved it!
Peace is such a beautiful bundle! This was super interesting, And I loved hearing how grateful the kids were for the groceries! God bless!
I’ve definitely found an increase right across the range of groceries I buy here in the UK 🇬🇧 and especially on fresh foods. Meat and poultry has definitely increased in price but also non food goods are also creeping up in price too e.g household products ….. cleaning products, detergent and pet foods .
Peace is so adorable and a very beautiful baby girl 💕🇬🇧 xx
Peace is absolutely adorable! Can't believe she's almost 4 months!
Just a wee correction I'd like to make on Celtic... it's pronounced Keltic. 😁 love from Ireland 🇮🇪
I didn't know that. Thank you.
Lol came here for this. Thank you 😋
Was about to text Sarah and let her know the pronunciation of Celtic is Keltic, but you beat me to it. Hello from Derry!! 🇨🇮
@@eileenkillen1481 Hello from Cork 🇮🇪😁
Thanks!
Yes. Prices are going up.
My 7yo grandson who is on the autism spectrum and has developmental delays and sensory issues has been in feeding therapy for almost two years. He is finally eating a few new things like cucumber, apple, and bell pepper. He reluctantly eats it but I am seeing such an improvement in trying things. I have been buying those small English looking cucumbers and he is eating some of those. And he will eat green bell peppers with lots of encouragement. Maybe Seth would try them too.
I was in the same situation with my autistic daughter for years she ate only few things after years of therapy she is now 12 and eats everything wish your grandson the best 😍
@@nassiralaayry9461 thank you.
@Lynne Brown-Hardy I have resesrched autism. My brother has this, Im sure you know its helpfull to stop eating dairy, gluten and sugar.
Thank you
God bless You
My toddler is 2.5 and LOVES the freeze dried berries from Trader Joe’s. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, he even likes the freeze dried apples. No sugar added, super crunchy and he’ll eat a whole bag in a sitting if we let him.
How fascinating. I am starting my garden soon. Toilet paper, we get the 80 roll on Amazon. I got mine through subscribe and save at $31.42, so that helps us for every 2 months. Trout is great grilled with johnny seasoning salt and lime. Prices of several meats have went up by 25%-75% depending on where you go.
Absolutely food prices are up in Ontario Canada. Can’t wait until it’s gardening season again!
Yes! I have noticed my weekly budget has gone up from $150 to $200 for a family of 6. We aren't buying anything different. Milk alone is over $3 a gallon!
I notice you changed your Salad Dressing to Hellmann's;That is all I use! I used t on my Sandwich. Peace is like her name. She seems to be always happy! I did not finish watching before! Little Debbie Products is too Sweet for me!
When you showed the Nutty Buddy, it took me right back to my childhood. I used to eat it in layers also. Just the sheer amount of food you bought, made me want to go take a nap 😴. Peace is getting so big and I love her smile. Blessings to you all.
Healthy eating and healthy living, so great. You manage to do that with 11-kids. Salute.
For the canned salmon I like to make Salmon Rice bowls. Basically put rice, a chunk of salmon, and maybe avocado. Sprinkle Soy Sauce and/or Furikake sprinkles on top. I’ll also make it salad style with diced celery & Mayo. Over rice or in a sandwich.
What a cutie pie. Happy Birthday to the 18 year old
Food prices in Ireland have been increasing gradually for about 6/8 months! Couple of cents at a time, but the final price is about 10/15c higher than original price. Paper towels have gone up a third and beef and fish prices have doubled, chicken and pork have gone up about 1/2 price! My budget had to rewritten in January for the year, and just ensure that the back stock is still good!
Love watching your grocery hauls. I too complain about shopping bec it’s not my favorite. Definitely very Blessed to be able to do it. Amen
Hey Hey 👋🏾 We have definitely noticed an increase on grocery items here in Tennessee but to no surprise at all. Love seeing your grocery hauls. Seeing baby Peace is always a needed therapy for joy and happiness.🥰 I actually love every video and seeing your whole tribe. Happy Sabbath. Have a great W.E 💚
Tower garden🤔 I'm interested too. Following.
Food prices are up but it helps being vegetarians. Since we don't buy meat and dairy, the prices haven't impacted us too much.
When my kids were little, I would toast whole wheat bread and make buttered cinnamon toast. Cut them into bite sizes. Always a hit.
Always impressive that you shop for the entire month. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh! Peace is such a little beauty ❤️. Always love watching your hauls. It always gives me ideas on things to try to keep all our kids full and mix into the menu!
Peace is growing...too cute 🤗..I use can salmon for salmon croquettes. Make with sides like mashed potatoes and a veggie.
Mama of 12 here but only 5 left at home... oldest is 26 and over the years I've absolutely noticed prices going up here and there but this last year (honestly 2 years) its been nuts!!! Cheese is another one that just keeps climbing. Fruit and veggies kill be but we eat mostly whole so it's necessary.
Look into milk kefir, super easy, good gut health and makes the nest smoothies ever!!!
When my mom used to go to a farm, and pick fruit & veggies by the bushel. Mom used to clean the apples, cut them up, put them in freezer bags. We kids would get whole bags from the freezer and eat them. Frozen apples were good.
Think I saw a tower garden on *This Old House.*
Great grocery haul. Prices are going up and up. I love learning things about food prep and stuff from you. I just threw out 2 romaine ends today but I'm definitely going to try to grow them like you showed with my next ones, so neat. Let me know about the dehydrating and how that goes. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.
We bought the Green Stalk vertical garden and love it! Made in the USA. A family business.
Ahh! Who doesn’t love a round baby face with a double chin? She’s so adorable! 🥰
It’s like the only time that double chins are super cute! 😂
You should definitely go with raised garden beads, they are super easy on the back and my favourite way to grow veggies!
You're amazing Sarah! I'm trying to get into a bulk buying rhythm again, it's so helpful just takes setting blocking out time at the beginning of the month!
My husband works for Little Debbie's in Stuart's Draft Virginia. The plant itself is called McKee Foods. And there actually is a Little Debbie. (McKee brleing the family's last name) She had been to the plant here and even signed a toy Little Debbie tractor and trailer that is in my cedar chest. They are 7th Day Adventist so my husband is on OT today, Sunday, and I'm keeping the woodstove going, watching you on you tube! Today my service will be from home. It is so cold in the Valley today and covid is running rampant. Blessings to The Tribe!
We like the Green Stalk. Have had one for a few years, and it holds up well. There is a large variety of things that can be grown in it, too! I am so proud of you for getting going on pressure canning. It's just another skill to have in your bag of tricks!
Hello Sara. I live here in Dallas and the meat prices are going up here. Really, everything is going up. But God is good, and he will provide. I really enjoy your grocery hauls. Be blessed!
Hey Sarah price is up at the grocery store for sure!! Family of two here I have a slight back stocking in my pantry. I shop about every two weeks. I meal prep one day a week. I definitely love seeing how you guys live I’m always in amazement. I have also picked up a recipe or two from you so thanks!
Oh yes, I’m in New Jersey and grocery prices are higher. You can find plenty of beef & pork here but no chicken. I’m alone now (widow) and my 3 children are all married and live in Alabama, Washington State & Colorado. They all say the same thing about high prices in groceries. I really miss cooking for 5 🥲
@@priscillarobinson7740 if I lived near I’d come over!! Sending good vibes from Miami Fl
My friend has a tower garden and loves it. She showed photos on line as each item grew to harvest. It did really well
I definitely have noticed that grocery prices are up. I got a shock when I shopped this week and was buying my coffee creamer - it was nearly $2 higher per container at Winco - which is the cheapest store for me.
Also, if you haven't tried making chicken and wild rice soup with chicken thighs before, it's a really yummy soup to make and it's quick. I cook the chicken first - about 10 minutes in the Instant Pot with 1 can of broth and a heap of minced garlic. After I release the steam from that, I shred the chicken, add the wild rice, some shredded carrots, onion powder and more minced garlic. I add an entire carton of chicken broth. Then cook in the Instant pot for 3 minutes. The rice cooks perfectly and it makes a really hearty soup for a cold day or for when everyone is feeling under the weather.
My family is also switching to raw milk this year too. Probably in the next week or so. But here it's only $5.00 a gallon, which is the same price as an organic half gallon of pasteurized milk. We're excited about the change though and happy to support more local farmers.
That's great!
I have been guilty of eating the nutty bars. I'm sure the kids will love them. The baby is so
adorable.
Wow! I can only imagine how many grandchildren you and Solo are going to have later on...!!
Your daughter peace is sooooo cute. And yes the food prices have gone way up it's ridiculous. 🏵️
Sure have and and fast every week I just stand at the meat case like what in the world 😂 LOL although it's not funny at all
Your so right about the food prices!
I live in am appartment and have limited outdoor garden space. I purchased a greenstalk last spring. It was a very good way to plant my herb garden. I did order a second one for the coming growing season. Not only did I plant herbs, but I did have a few pepper plants in the top tear and squash and cucumbers in the bottom tear.
Oh my goodness, Peace is just yummy. I love it when they are at that cooing stage.
I will add, we do live on just over an acre and will be growing most of our veg & fruit starting this summer.
Sarah this vlog was wonderful. Yes the prices have gone up. It just me and my husband and his brother. I spent over $200.00 on food and I usually spent around $100.00. So groceries have gone up big time. So has other things. Sending much love and prayers for your family.
We are lucky to be a farm with a milking herd so fresh milk daily if we want it, just dip a jug in the tank! When children were young it was too creamy for their taste, husband grew up on it and still has it
My children have all loved to eat frozen green peas as a snack when they were toddlers! Plus it takes a while for them to eat them one at a time so it occupies them for a little bit! :)
Takes me back to the 70’s, people were doing this: baking bread, making yogurt, canning, growing vegetables from ends on the window sill. And of course planning nutritious meals and buying in bulk. I’m from a family of 8 kids and my mom shopped weekly. She shopped monthly at the bread store- she didn’t bake. Our mailman had a farm, so he delivered 2 gallons of milk every other day. I have fond memories of stirring the milk before pouring from large blue enamel pitcher. Mom also bought boxes of oranges and apples.
I love your breakfast prep and dinner ideas. I also like that you buy lots of vegetables and fruits and a few treats. Thank you for sharing your family’s food situation. It does cost to restock, but like you said, it’s there now and you can rely on it if you have to.
The baby is growing so beautiful.
Love, love seeing that precious, pudgy cheeked baby. I can recognize a healthy, breastfed baby when i see one!
You can actually freeze the ginger whole. No need to chop and put in oil.
Honey Nut Cheerios or regular cheerios is also a great snack for a 2 year old, apple sauce and veggie chips work well.. I live in New Mexico and absolutely love green chile.. never had the canned one’s but seeing green chile warmed my heart ❤️
Agreed! Squeeze applesauce yoghurt, Motts fruit snack is a big hit as well. Made Good snacks are a massive hit with my wee ones also!!! Pretzels, Simple Mills cookies, mine are also CRAZY for fruit: blackberries, raspberries, Strawberries etc… they NEVER turn down fruit!!! That’s it fruit bars as well!!! We love snacks ( girl aged 5, boy almost 3) 😉
Melba toast and Graham crackers
Sarah when avocados ripen fast, wrap them individually in foil & place them in fridge. Date them so you eat the older ones 1st .They last up to 2 weeks . I buy avocados every 3 weeks . This is what I do & have avocados all year . 😉
Interesting!
Peace is so adorable I'm going to be nanny to my 10th grandchild in June I had my granddaughter on Friday she is 13mths I gave her apricots she loved them she has to have dairy free food you be surprised the amount of food has milk in also my 8yr old grandson is the same it's hard to find healthy snacks also your hair looks lovely and the older children are becoming adults so quick thank you for sharing take care 💞🤗
She is adorable. A mini Solo. 🙂
Yes! There is so much inflation. I can definitely tell the difference in the amount I can buy versus what I use to get.
Which is not the greatest as I just dropped my hours at the hospital to go back to school for nursing.
We have a well stocked pantry and family that's supportive.
Side note my two kids love all the vlogs with your kiddos. The stand so close to the TV. Get excited with them I love it.
Knorpp & South did a few episodes last summer of their tower gardens - they were a great success!
Will be watching this later when I get a minute. Hope everyone is well though. Hello to everyone scrolling through the comments 👋😊
Hello 🤗 hope you are well also 😃
@@1whocs486 I am, thank you 😊
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your grocery haul! ❤️ it is a gift from God. Sweet little Peace!
Hi Sarah all the food looks so good!! I love see all the kids! They all are great!😃 With the canned salmon maybe you can use it to make salmon cakes it’s so good! I haven’t tried it with canned salmon but I have seen a recipe using it instead of fresh salmon. I mix it with chopped fresh green onions, minced bell peppers, minced celery, bread crumbs, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, if you have some Old Bay seasoning add a little bit of that & 2 large eggs and just bind it all together and form into patties pan fry them in olive oil. Serve with sour cream tarter sauce and side of salad😋😋😋
You can also wash your lemons and limes off, place them in your quart sized jars, cover them with distilled water in the jar, put the top on, and store sitting up or laying down in the refrigerator. It works.😊
Yes! Prices are going up over here in the Pacific Northwest. I also do a monthly haul for myself as my kids have flown the nest. My monthly grocery bill for February was over $200. I prefer to keep it at $100 at month. I've been noticing lately some of my fruit, like the cuties having one or two bad ones after buying them as well. Once I get the good ones in the refrigerator right away then they last longer. Milk is almost $5.00 here. The toilet paper aisle is ridiculous. They are selling 6 roll packages for $18.
Yes I have noticed that with my cuties. I had 2 or three that were completely moldy but the rest were perfectly fine.
Peace is so beautiful 😍. Your doing great mama and dad 🤩🤩
Peace is absolutely adorable! I am in awe of you and your groceries and cooking. Your energy is boundless. God bless you and the family
Yes groceries are definatly going up. I'm in the bronx, New York
Prices are definitely going up, I bought small bag of sliced apples, because they are easy to throw in for my daughters lunch, and they were $5.69, they used to be $3.59, and that was just one thing that I noticed from my groceries yesterday. Time to reevaluate what I buy.
I always enjoy watching your videos. As we only had 2 children I admire how you manage your large lovely family. Your children are very well behaved which is a blessing in this day and age. We are now empty nesters so our grocery bills are minimal, but food costs here in St.Louis have skyrocketed.
Love my Green Stalk! Super easy to water and grows tons of food if you find the right spot for it. It’s almost time to start cool weather crops in mine.
Yes green stalk! Was hoping to buy one. I hope I can get some
Good food out of it. Which cool weather do you do in yours? Lettuce seems a no brained. What about cauliflower or broccoli?
Love to know which cool weather veggie you grow. I live in north Texas and purchased a green stalk last year so that I can begin harvesting fresh veggies for husband and I
@@midlifemama8420 Yes to all the greens, not just lettuce. Kale, spinach, mustards, etc. I just started my seeds for broccoli, so those will be ready to go in about 4 weeks (into the tower). A lot of it depends on your zone and how soon your hard freezes are over. The frost tolerant plants can usually go outside 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. Also, carrots and radish can be direct seeded. They'll only germinate once the soil warms up some, but no reason not to put the seeds out now!
@@roxie0648 My parents live in North Texas--you can put a lot in there now! Direct seed things like carrots and radish, try some green onions and hardy herbs. All the brassica family is frost tolerant as well, and will all survive in your climate without too much trouble at all!
@@abigailgray9603 I don’t have much luck with starting seeds indoors but I better soon because this coming week is 10 weeks till last frost. The tower seems to have small holes for growing. I might just need to wait 6 weeks and direct sew all seeds I would like…i guess
My kiddo loves the crunchy rollers that I purchase from Walmart! They have minimal ingredients, all of which are organic☺️
My brother and I eat enchiladas once a week from Walmart (Stoffer's brand, they don't sell it at the grocery store we normally go to.) Today we made them homemade! So much better. The quality has been going down and the price is too high so we made homemade for half the price although we also made less than what comes in the package because my brother used extra large tortillas lol
All of the staffers meals are disgusting now. They just taste like thawed water, noodles, and bland ass cheap tomatoe sauce.
Get the Green Stalk tower garden, they have free shipping through tomorrow. They will work great for your large family, you can grow all your lettuces, spinach ect
Sarah, you and Solo have a wonderful recipe for babies - your children are beautiful! I must say, though, that Peace is just gorgeous! I could look at that sweet thing all day long.😍
My toddler snacks on blueberries, banana pancakes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, basically any fruit we have at home. Sometimes a toast.