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

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[@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

[@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

[@chichou7]

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

[@arigotjams1992]

@@chichou7 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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 💛

[@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 😅💛

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@jungtwinkie6196]

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

[@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🥺

[@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!

[@nija2106]

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

[@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 !

[@hi.itsmimi]

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

[@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 !!

[@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! 💙🍟🍝🍳

[@brookenaumcheff792]

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

[@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!

[@nija2106]

Not my notif not notiffing 😂😂

[@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!

[@elisabethlarson4279]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@miss.megalodon]

Honeycrisp apples are the BEST variety!! They are always crisp, juicy and sweet. They’re engineered so that the cells are bigger- hence the juicy crunch. That’s why they’re almost always 2x the price of other apples. Other apple varieties can be more grainy, dense, tart, etc. but they have their own uses too. Honeycrisp are elite!! Once I tried them I couldn’t go back 🍏🍎

[@MsAlison]

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

[@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.

[@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 !!

[@KA-wy3cj]

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

[@lattesdelavanda]

as a fellow 21 y/o living alone, YES I ENJOYED THE VIDEO!!!! makes me feel NOT guilty ab buying snacks and not necessarily stuff i need when i go grocery shopping!!!!

[@hibii-lu9097]

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

[@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 !!

[@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 !!

[@lynethb7277]

Tip for keeping food the longest Wash, cut and store your fruits ( strawberries, grapes, blueberries, etc.) in glass mason jar with a napkin inside. Your veggies cut and washed ( carrots, celery, etc ) in a glass mason jar with some water to about half way. Meat: cut and portion your meat into ziplock baggies and freeze what you won’t use Hopefully this helps. I started doing this and it made my food last for days. 💗

[@lynethb7277]

***Make sure to dry them thoroughly !!

[@avaf.9496]

Some fun facts about the honeycrisp apple! It was actually genetically engineered at the University of Minnesota a long time ago to be tastier (more crisp, and with a greater balance between sweetness and acidity) than regular apples. And when it was released to the public in 1997, it rapidly became one of the most popular types of apples on the market! It’s now also the state fruit of Minnesota. Wonderful video, and hello from Minneapolis, MN!💕🍎

[@izzycampbell]

i never knew this honeycrisp is the only apples i eat lol that’s so interesting!

[@violet3430]

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

[@laurynblake3824]

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

[@melancholicdaydream]

as someone with ibs i can tell u that ostmilk is nothing to worry about. oats are actually calming to the gut and have a prebiotic effekt on your gut.

[@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

[@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!

[@josiekernen7830]

Ava!! Idk why I never mentioned this but I’m sure since your a regular the bread shop would be more than happy to preslice your bread for you!!!!! They’re so happy to help. Normally bakery’s will do it! 🧀🥖🧀🥖🧀🥖🧀

[@malakbenabicha7415]

the califia barista blend sooooooo good

[@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

[@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 !!

[@braelynfossl]

Ava!! If your berries go bad quickly, soak them in cold water and vinegar to clean them, let them dry on a kitchen towel until most of the water is gone, then store them in glass mason jars! This was a game changer for me. My berries last 2-3 weeks now 🍓

[@mondormia]

I genuinely love how realistic this grocery haul is!

[@sarab7794]

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

[@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

[@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! 🍜🧃

[@kellytyson2156]

Meal & snack planning will help with food shopping.

[@laurenharris2958]

I love when you post it brightens my whole day ❤️

[@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

[@oliviaclairexo]

omg ikr. it made my day too hahah🥰🫶🏼also i recently started my own channel if ya wanna check it out~~i just posted my productive morning routine !!

[@cassidylynn1820]

Grocery hauls hit different 🍋🥖🧀🥚🍕

[@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

[@fridakommedal6592]

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

[@marie__contente]

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 ! :)

[@adelinearpin3418]

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

[@lydiadewar6059]

I'm obsesseddd with this video

[@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

[@cactusgamer7725]

Love you so much. Your videos are so fun.

[@oliviaclairexo]

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

[@cactusgamer7725]

@@oliviaclairexo I'll check it out ❤

[@savannah7906]

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

[@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)

[@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

[@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 💗

[@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 😂

[@haileywasheree]

This is what I loom forward to when I finally get to move out

[@Maria-pb9ce]

Get the Elmhurst Oat Milk/Barista Edition for coffee! LOVE AND HEALTHYYY

[@mikaelaholden5486]

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

[@Blackisqueen0]

More grocery shopping vlogs, I enjoyed it!

[@mayademarco2856]

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

[@kinga9906]

Acording to the cooking I recommend learning from pinterest or tiktok. You can find some easy recipes there and improve your cooking/baking skills. I love meals that will last a few days such as creamy soups or rice with vegetables. Then you can always take them to work or anywhere.

[@k213389]

honeycrisp apples are the queen of apples. They're my favorite.

[@_Hibafathima]

Apple banana is such a super common banana variety in India and especially Southern part of India. You can find this variety plantain in every places.

[@udunmandukwe7162]

love the camera quality of your videos

[@kayleydlugos6250]

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

[@caitlynakers2947]

Begging for a grocery trip/haul/what I eat in a week video 😫

[@liekekruit5326]

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

[@JennnSaidWhat]

Honeycrisp apples are the only way to go. So good!

[@beepb00ppp]

SO CUTE HOW U WERE EXCITED ABT BEING A REGULAR AW

[@christinadeibel4937]

Honeycrisp apples are sweet but taste absolutely incredible!! I eat those all the time.

[@emmamiddleton9146]

three trees, elmhurst, and malk are all great milk brands - they all have almond,cashew, and oat flavors! brands like oatly are usually high in sugar and natural flavors which is why it’s not good for you, hence the digestive problems! oatmilk is also very easy to make at home!!

[@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.

[@jessicam5453]

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

[@celsius1022]

Califia farms vanilla almond milk TASTE SO GOOD

[@chylakumuhonehoomana]

Chobani vanilla oat milk is so good 😩 better than oatly!!! they have it at target 🤗

[@anasofiamendoza6081]

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

[@lindsaydeviveiros5533]

I love how realistic your grocery haul was 😊

[@RanalynnNaipo]

Yes definitely eat before grocery shopping.

[@earthw777tch]

salt & pepper on cherry tomatoes is the best snack ever

[@Marina-ju9lt]

as a french person seeing you put your bread upside down gave me chills

[@RachelLiza]

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

[@BC-bf9qs]

Ava, if you still go home once a week, maybe have you’re mom show you a recipe when you go home 😊 especially any childhood favorites. I think it would be a great way to spend quality time with here AND learn some recipes

[@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 ❤️

[@littletoe116]

ppl say oatly is bad because it has emulsifiers and additives (basically oils that help make it creamy, and they're also what make it taste so good lol). most dairy alternative milks will have these additives too so unless you make your own or look for more expensive brands without additives (elmhurst, as an example), you're gonna find all the "bad" stuff in pretty much any non dairy milk. some people are extra sensitive to these additives and it can cause negative reactions, but if you're not sensitive to them and it doesn't make you feel sick to drink you should be totally fine to keep enjoying oatly.

[@lauracatalinavillabona5529]

Ava you can freeze your blueberries! They last a lot longer, don’t get moldy and they’re really good frozen😄