a *realistic* grocery shopping vlog + haul of a 21-year-old living alone

[@kem8887]

It would be so cool doing a 21 and living alone series including budgeting, random adulting tasks, and standing on your own. Would be awesome for us young adults😊 Love your videos so much! You are such an inspiration and I cannot wait to see all of your future videos you have in store:) truly love your positivity!

[@jasminemuzvidziwa6201]

I was

[@zainabsiddiqui6154]

this!! would be so helpful for those of us that are about to move out on our own as well

[@the.annethology]

Ava, here's some advice from someone who's finally living alone after 28 years at home: -meal prep! Even if you don't know how to cook, meal prep is a gamechanger for grocery shopping! I have about 3 dishes i rotate thru. From here, you can create your grocery list. it saves money and time from the grocery trip. -Your airfryer is your bestfriend! I live in the tropics and the airfryer doesnt heat the whole house unlike an oven. I cook EVERYTHINGGGG in the airfryer lol -Not using the grocery cart is actually smart, since it stops you from hauling a ton of items you don't need 😅 -You're doing amazing, sweetie! Experience is the best learning opportunity.

[@maiphammy]

AHHHH YESSS AVA IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@sadenicaise4396]

just came from your video from yesterdayyy omw my two favs 🥹

[@Cherryyyyycoke66]

AAAH MAI.. YALL BETTER BE DOING A COLLAB WHEN U GO TO HAWAII

[@khalilahd.]

Omg not Mai commenting on my other favorite KZbinrs account 💛💛

[@avajules]

MY INSPO you really saved my Sunday upload with this vid idea ily forever. collab??

[@sadenicaise4396]

@@avajules Omw yesssssss

[@tikeglo730]

I’m a dietitian and just want to mention there’s little to no evidence oat milk is inflammatory so drink it if that’s what you enjoy! And nothing wrong with salad kits, I eat them all the time 💛

[@shannonhoughtaling7803]

You seem like the kindest person ever 🤍🫂

[@adannayoutube4243]

i believe she was referring to the brand “oatly”. as a dietitian, what do you suggest in terms of good oat milk brands?

[@tikeglo730]

@@adannayoutube4243 Nothing wrong with Oatly! I would recommend getting any brand that is fortified with calcium

[@sarahbartlow2482]

As of 4ish days ago there is a recall on Oatly!

[@tikeglo730]

@@sarahbartlow2482 it’s only certain batches and products! Plus it’s due to a microbial contamination, nothing to do with the oils in the oat milk.

[@arigotjams1992]

As an Italian: different shapes of pasta definitely have different taste! and condiments! Farfalle are very good with pesto or cream and prosciutto, tomato sauce is very good with Penne rigate

[@inesdevillers3545]

thank you!!

[@arigotjams1992]

@@inesdevillers3545 and I'll tell you more: Paccheri are good with fish (mussels, clams, squid), any kind of Pasta rigata (with grooves so not smooth) is best with saucy condiments and Smooth pasta is better with oily condiments

[@치추이]

@@arigotjams1992 ooo interesting, what's the best pasta for mac and cheese? i feel like macaroni has became a stereotype

[@arigotjams1992]

@@치추이 not gonna lie mac and cheese doesn't exist in italy........ so I'm not really sure because I haven' tried it yet but we have cheese pasta which is cacio e pepe and is done with Spaghetti and similar types

[@chatterchatterchatter6142]

i have Italian roots and I hate farfalle like linguine are so much better but I tend to use them for no sauce dishes

[@britneyfrancis5757]

I used to feel so guilty of eating snacks and very little veggies after watching other KZbinrs! But i love how you don’t restrict yourself and eat only salads. At the same time, you try to incorporate as much healthy foods as you can 💖 love this grocery haul

[@khalilahd.]

I still can’t believe it’s already been 6 months of you living on your own. I’m literally so proud of you Ava!! You’re doing so well and this is just the motivation I needed to go grocery shopping 😅💛

[@KAYA-be4yv]

TW i’ve been struggling with disordered eating for a few years, and i’m back in a bad place. i don’t know why, but something about this video and your warm loving energy gave me so much courage to try to recover again and enjoy food and be kinder to myself. i just wanna thank u for that! ♡

[@mirayerener2356]

Hey beautiful, you got this💗

[@KAYA-be4yv]

@@mirayerener2356 ❤️❤️❤️

[@kawaialohayamamoto]

trying to be kind to yourself and not feel guilty about things related to food can be so difficult sometimes. any progress is good progress and even a change of mindset goes such a long way. you got this and i hope the best for you ! 🤎

[@KAYA-be4yv]

@@kawaialohayamamoto you are so right. thank u so much :) all the best to you 🤍

[@avajules]

Sending you so much love

[@ayleeazadeh]

the way I DROPPED everything when i got the notification for this vid

[@khalilahd.]

Lol literally same 💛

[@hi.itsmimi]

okay thanks god i'm not the only one who LOVES doing groceries!! it's soooo therapeutic!

[@victoria-e]

I def suggest the brand milkadameia if you wanna try a new milk! It's a lot lighter than oat milk but still creamy. But also, if oat milk makes u happy a splash of it in your coffee is really not gonna be the cause of gut issues. Unless a professional has advised you on your gut problems I wouldn't worry about it. The best way to help your gut starts with adding things like a variety of fruits and veggies, not worrying about cutting things out. Don't let TikTok be your dietitian hahah everyone is unique!

[@laurenmw9629]

It’s more likely that the coffee itself is causing issues rather than the creamer. But I agree with everything above! Add, don’t subtract

[@moaparkkinen6627]

it's so nice to be able to relate to videos about living on your own when i recently moved myself, it feels like we are growing up together🥺

[@mihaelaclaudiap..2]

I like *realistic* videos so well done Eva, we are sick of the fakeness on social media, some real deal it's refreshing!

[@ronjatuan7090]

meal plans help a lot w grocery shopping!! like think about the meals you wanna have and buy the ingredients for that so you use all of it up!

[@jungtwinkie6196]

I LOVE YOYR HAULS. They're always so realistic and entertaining to watch.

[@shantecarter172]

Always look for sales/coupons! Don’t go to target/whole foods for your groceries, they are too expensive and you can find the stuff cheaper somewhere else. If you guys have farmers markets, go there and buy fruit and veggies bc they are cheaper. Compare prices from different stores/ different weeks you go to the store. Oh yeah and I always do a “do I really need this test” when I’m about to checkout. 9/10 I don’t need it and I put some items back.

[@maddssmithy]

What are the grocery stores we can shop at that are cheaper than target? feel like that only leaves walmart. Any advice?

[@nija2106]

The way I could watch you grocery shop and being entertained bc your are genuinely so fun to watch is crazy 😂😂❤️

[@BrooklynXMoon]

Idk why as a 12 year old i love watching grocery videos but they are so fun to watch and i love your amazing aesthetic but also realistic videos its just perfect!

[@247_happygurl]

It was sooo nice having the opportunity to meet you on Wednesday! You are so sweet and so niceee. It’s been 4 years since I last met you! Thank you for being my inspiration all these years and helping me with autism! I’m always looking forward to your vlogs and I love your podcast so much. I’m grateful for you! I would love to send you my letter that has everything on there.

[@user-bj5fs4wj8m]

ava's vlogs are always so comforting

[@oliviaclairexo]

right?!🥰🫶🏼also i recently started my own channel if ya wanna check it out~~i just posted my productive morning routine !!

[@brookenaumcheff792]

I fully agree with different pasta shapes all having a completely different taste and experience 🙌🏼

[@ciarabeaudoin7580]

You are so inspiring Ava. I moved out on my own about a year ago and you give me so much motivation to make the most out of living alone. Love you!

[@mondormia]

I genuinely love how realistic this grocery haul is!

[@abriamcmillan9008]

Hey to keep your berries fresh for longer after you wash them put them in an air tight glass container! I use mason jars with the lids and my fruit stays fresh for atleast a week or longer!

[@the.annethology]

For me, i don't wash them until I want to eat them. Moisture is their biggest enemy. But might not work to a lot of people esp if u need to meal prep. Maybe that's why mason jars also work? Since it's airtight

[@kt-515]

@@the.annethology maybe if you pat the water off the fruit before jarring them, might help with that problem! I know I have put strawberries in a mason jar, and it almost made them taste fizzy. It honestly made them more delicious in my opinion! I don't know if it has to do with fermentation but it tastes good !

[@violet3430]

I love everyone of your videos Ava! You’re seriously such an inspiration to me 🧀🍞🍓

[@anna-qr1uz]

i love this! you have the best energy and I literally could watch ur videos all day, thank u for always making me smile!

[@prilippert]

heyyy Ava! i’m brazilian, discovered your channel few weeks ago and i’m obsessed! i love your videos, they help me with anxiety and get a better routine, thank u 💗

[@madis_jewelry_and_art_co1559]

THE FACT THAT AVA HAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST STYLE AHHHH

[@oliviaclairexo]

ur so pretty omg! and that is super true!!🥰🫶🏼also i recently started my own channel if ya wanna check it out~~i just posted my productive morning routine !!

[@adelinearpin3418]

we LOVE. a grocery shopping queen 🧀🍞 also, what would a shopping trip be without forgetting at least one thing?

[@igacibinska7577]

you should do more hauls like this cause i personally love them kinda vids and i think if you do them more your vids would be more fantastic xx

[@oliviaclairexo]

i love these too!! 🥰🫶🏼also i recently started my own channel if ya wanna check it out~~i just posted my productive morning routine !!

[@elisabethlarson4279]

My favorite milk substitute is the planet oat vanilla oat milk! It is so good!

[@hibii-lu9097]

Guuurrrlll, you are part of my morning routine!!! Sometimes I feel like we are roommates 🫶🏽

[@melcha7352]

I know you have been on your own for a year or little over a year now as this vlog shows. Your crockpot/slow cooker and air fryer (if you don't have either yet get both) These become your best friend lol. Those days you work and don't want to come home to cook . Set that timer on the crockpot and cook your meal you prepared the day before. Love it.

[@abbybubble1962]

Ava! A tip for the fruit/berries is to put them in an air tight container. They’ll last you a week plus. Hope that helps!

[@MsAlison]

so relatable haha, i also don’t like cooking and am a kinda picky eater. AND YES the expiring is so stressful.

[@kobimiller4815]

Hey Ava! To my understanding it’s not all oat milk that it is bad, it’s just some brands include oils that can mess with your gut health. If i’m not mistaken Oatly has canola oil in it.

[@KA-wy3cj]

i really love almondbreeze vanilla almond milk + coconut blend it’s really good

[@laurenharris2958]

I love when you post it brightens my whole day ❤️

[@RachelLiza]

you should try the white cheddar pop corners!! they’re my favorite !

[@nija2106]

Not my notif not notiffing 😂😂

[@katedyoung773]

omg!!!!!! i was on spotify and i saw your podcast! im gonna go binge listen to it

[@sarab7794]

Always love to watch these realistic vlogs 🥰💜 happy Sunday!

[@udunmandukwe7162]

love the camera quality of your videos

[@fridakommedal6592]

Hey Ava!💕 You look stunning🤩 I love your podcast, it is so inspiring and calming to listen to!🎧

[@beepb00ppp]

SO CUTE HOW U WERE EXCITED ABT BEING A REGULAR AW

[@sarahkrenzel2887]

Fun fact, fruit stickers are food grade and, in fact, edible. Also, you learn that food expires faster when you are the one buying it.

[@lindsaydeviveiros5533]

I love how realistic your grocery haul was 😊

[@debgins]

This makes me so excited to grocery shop for myself when I move out! Literally loved this video and would love to see more like this. Also, with the milk, I totally relate! For me, it is so hard to find one I like enough to just stay with. Silk almond milk is good and especially if u mix it with smoothies or other things u don't taste it that much! Love this video

[@amandahilsinger3991]

I always check for the latest expiration dates on everything bc everything goes bad so fast!

[@roses3027]

you should try making stirfrys! when i first moved out I lived on them and its an easy way to get heaps of veggies into you and you can just use pre made stir fry sauces, i love mine with udon noodles or rice :) xxxx

[@caseymorgan3815]

This is honestly all I lived on when I first moved out. The easiest meal ever that feels homecooked

[@Blackisqueen0]

More grocery shopping vlogs, I enjoyed it!

[@lydiadewar6059]

I'm obsesseddd with this video

[@tathii]

AVA I FEEL U!!! I’m from Brazil and the local bananas are literally the best! I moved to the US and I honestly hate them here lol like they’re too sweet idk how to explain! Luckily there’s a Brazilian supermarket near me who sells apple bananas 🫶🏼 also soy milk is really good! high protein content and tastes great

[@marah3132]

Aaah waited for your Video the whole day. It is so comforting to watch them, I cannot get enough of them. You always makes me feel like I can get through everything ❤️

[@elaine5825]

Love how raw and honest you are 🫶🏻❤️

[@oliviaclairexo]

exactly! she’s an angel 🥰🫶🏼also i recently started my own channel if ya wanna check it out~~i just posted my productive morning routine !!

[@averyadyson3207]

I’m not gonna lie eating has been hard recently, and I feel like I have no one I can go to about it, although I can’t talk to you I feel a million times better after watching this because I love how real you are with food! 🍜🧃

[@liekekruit5326]

I love the way you think everything is cute ahah❤️ also such a good grocery haul, i wanna try everything 😍

[@rubygr8ce]

I don’t drink oat milk myself but everyone i’ve talked to/heard ppl talk about on the internet have said that chobani makes the best oat milk and doesnt inflame ur gut (that i know of)

[@Baladineb]

YESS extra creamy is the way to go

[@laurynblake3824]

Needed this because I’m living off campus this year for school

[@Aleksandra-wi3xx]

You eating a sticker, I know it's bad 🧐 but it made me laugh and made my day! 🤣Cause it was so relatable and charming

[@savannayoder4404]

I’m always so motivated after watching your videos, as a woman who just turned 20 and recently moved away from home, I related to this 100%. Grocery shopping is HARD 😂

[@Baladineb]

Honestly the only comparison to Oatly I've found is Chobani Oat milk but it has to be the extra creamy one. I'm so picky with my oat milk too girl I've tried SO many and the only two i can have are Oatly and Chobani oat milk extra creamy

[@sole2312]

I love all your videos but this is definitely number one I mean I've been waiting for this and I love it.

[@marie__ccc]

As a french girl who loves bread and cheese: don't cut your whole bread once you got it because it just makes the bread become harder faster, so it's better to just cut a slice when you want one. + if you are looking for good french cheeses that are are not too strong here are some (in french i'm sorry but i guess it is how they are called in the whole world) : - comté (the BEST. light taste = 4-8 months of ripening vs strong taste, also the most expensive : 18-24 months of ripening). - the morbier (no choice in the ripening duration. this is one is a little bit strong for non-french people i think but very good) - the brie is also very good + it is not very strong. hope i helped all the cheese's lovers here ! :)

[@jessjemm]

yesss ava i’ve been waiting for this, i love your videos so much lol you do not understand

[@arabellapearl9925]

6:04 I have a Safeway where I live too! And it’s super close to my house so it’s convenient

[@Zonaishpirwani]

Can we all just appreciate the amount of effect julies puts into these videos

[@lola93652]

Yesss!! I’m struggling so much to groceryshop only for myself bcs I know things will expire and I’ll have to throw it out eventually, which I hate

[@anasofiamendoza6081]

OMG I am 21 living alone and abroad from my home and I loooooove these videos. Thank you!!!

[@savannah7906]

try macadamia nut milk! i love the brand milkadamia, they have unsweetened&sweetened flavors and all good ingredients!!

[@sophieblake4331]

I find it super helpful when cooking for one to make a couple of portions at a time to eat over a couple of days to make sure I cook food before it expires! Also google some simple recipes and once you feel more confident you will experiment yourself and make some yummy meals! Also I always have a stock of various spices in my cupboard like cajun, cayenne, paprika etc. which just add so much flavour to so many different meals. And i'd also recommend not cutting your bread the first day you get it because it will make it go stale quicker - just cut a slice when you're going to eat it! xxx

[@priyankasengupta766]

🥭 i literally love love love mangoes and it's mango season so why not. I agree with you about the pasta discussion Ava. Love you so much

[@sophiakets]

I honestly love the dip almond milk (the dark chocolate one is amazing for smoothies)

[@kaitlyn_aliya]

Loved this video! Definitely would like to see more of these! Also just wanted to say I love your personality you’re definitely one of my favs to watch on KZbin

[@yessicahernandez7426]

Coconut fruit bars are my absolute favorite during the summer!

[@user-si1zi2ne7o]

Love you so much Ava! You're such an inspiration:) Advice for your blueberries and blackberries that you said get moody fast. Try washing only the ones you're going to eat right then, like put them in a bowl or something bc once you wash them is when they're gonna start to go bad. Hope this was helpful!

[@skyjohnson2856]

🥗low-key craving salad. i LOVED this video. ava does it naturally and i love that there are other big eaters out there!

[@mathildesh08]

i absolutely love these videos 🥹 seeing u post makes my day

[@Saena]

Commenting super late, but when I was in my first apartment I had a little whiteboard where I would write the expiration dates of all the perishables (at least the quickest expiring ones) so I had a visual right there in the kitchen of what was going to go bad soon! It really helped me prioritize what needed to be used up the fastest.

[@mayademarco2856]

as a 22 year old who recently moved into an apartment and is also living alone, I LOVED this!! thank you for this

[@jaiceecopeland]

you learning you were a regular gave me life ugh loved this video!

[@kayleydlugos6250]

minor figures organic oat milk or Calafia Farms barista blend! Both sold on Amazon

[@eliza9402]

My favorite oat milk is the califia barista blend it’s only available in a small carton in the refrigerated section but it’s so good

[@AddieCarroll]

love this video! as a gal in my 20s shopping for myself i feel u girl

[@reneenieuwoudt2780]

love your energy

[@Zonaishpirwani]

I can’t wait for this vlogs !! I love these vlogs so much Ava

[@abbybauer2551]

Blue Diamond Hint of Honey Almond Milk is what I live by. It's slightly sweetened and it's perfect with cereal or baking.

[@catalinasantelices6629]

Ava’s blogs are my safe place❤️‍🩹🥖🧀

[@sophiagarcia4440]

OKAY SO I JUST DISCOVERED THIS HACK! I am also am a huge fan of having things really available and I also struggle with buying groceries for one. So I just discovered buying some chopped frozen veggies (like broccoli carrots etc) and frying it up with eggs and cheese! Make it a whole meal with some rice and you got a delicious egg bowl. It has saved my booty for breakfast and dinners. Love your videos they are so inspiring and you literally glow! 💙🍟🍝🍳

[@megan8887]

Silk unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my go to. Perfect in my coffee ☕️

[@mimmiihanamaki749]

my absolute favorite plantmilk is alpro soya! it's packed with protein, kalsium and vitamins + soy increases your estrogen in a good way (prevents breast cancer !, is good for your heart and keeps your blood pressure stable)

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Ava I loved your vlogs and your editing is sooo good and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you and your editing is amazing

[@cristinaesparza9354]

Try freezing the blueberries!! Not only do they last longer, but they make a great cold snack frozen! 😋

[@tamayatingz]

i am OBSESSED with the ripple plant based milk! it’s made of pea protein. tasty and has more protein in it than other milk alternatives.

[@snnjnnkns]

Literally my FAVORITE type of video

[@cynthiaflores9503]

I love grocery hauls ! And of course any vlog of Ava’s is phenomenal 🧉🥖🥐🍞

[@jordanreese9775]

Don't worry girly the stickers on apples are made so that it you eat it it doesn't hurt you. Love you and your videos Ava!

[@oliviaclairexo]

that’s true! but that was so funny hehe 🥰🫶🏼also i recently started my own channel if ya wanna check it out~~i just posted my productive morning routine !!

[@mirayerener2356]

Ava, i just wanna say that you are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, like are you kidding me? Plus you’re li tera lly my comfort youtuber🥺 keep shining❤️

[@avajules]

LOVE YOU

[@mikaelaholden5486]

🍓🫐🥑🥦🥒🫑🥕🥔🥐🥖🧀🧇🍣🌯🌮🍫☕️🧋 all my favorite foods that have emoji’s lol love your grocery videos!!

[@mandy8772]

Love u Ava I feel like u are so under rated anyways u are my inspiration and u are literally a queen and u are so beautiful🍞🧀