Shop with Me ║ Large Family Monthly Grocery Shopping Haul│Feb. 2017 │$493

It's time for another monthly shopping trip to Walmart! We are a family of 10 living on a single income from our home-based business. These monthly trips are to stock up mainly on pantry items I can't get at my small, local store. (We shop there weekly for fresh foods and to stock up on sale items.) This month we've already got most of the things we need for any upcoming parties/holidays so we don't need quite as much as we did last month. We spent $493 today. Along with our weekly trips to our small local store and a bulk food order, we spent about $110-$125 per family member in February for food and household/baby items.
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[@emilypaigeessick]

Does anyone else just look so forward to Andrea's videos? They are so calming and I love watching them every time she uploads!

[@loganANDamberRbamfs]

Emily Paige Essick sameeeee I wish she was my mom

[@PotawatomiProud]

Emily Paige Essick yep every single one since I found her channel. Beautiful family.

[@garrettdavis5518]

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[@cnwgirl5420]

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[@madinasamet644]

Amber Villela mine too

[@sarahsherrod2012]

I’m gonna miss her so much! I’m rewatching all her shop with me videos since there won’t be anymore. Rest In Peace Andrea.

[@cheyennesida618]

"I used to flirt with him through the drive-through window" awww thats precious

[@burtonesquebarrel]

This video has kinda freaked me out. The minutiae of our lives! This is how we live, all these little moments that just add up. I mean, even stopping to smell the scented candles. We are all so different yet we are all exactly the same!! 👁👁

[@kymberlei25]

The initial shopping music was so dramatic and made me laugh! THEN the watermelon seeds...hahaha!!

[@MrsPinkZebra]

I recently went plant based. As in eating whole foods, no meat or dairy. I thought It be way more expensive but I'm actually saving about half on my groceries! I just need to go more often for the fresh stuff. I buy a ton of dried beans and lentils, quinoa, rice, potatos. Those last me forever and super affordable. Plus the health benefits are crazy. I've lost 30 lbs in 2 months just by cutting out processed crap.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Good for you! It probably feels good to save all that money!

[@LifeByJen]

I'm so glad to see you pick up a couple little treats for yourself. Taking care of so many other people it would be easy to overlook taking care of YOU! You deserve it!!

[@123mintjelly]

I hope the seeds made it home with you.

[@Nightowlnursery]

Anne Montgomery LOL ... I was gonna ask if they did :0)

[@kathygarber7477]

That is so funny, just how many times did those seed land on the floor?

[@jessicalewis1795]

Andrea I just found you on KZbin and I am so thrilled. I only have one child so it's so cool to see how you live with a family of 8 kids and a husband. It's almost like I can live vicariously through you. Much love to you.

[@grassy6101]

The part with the watermelon seeds killed me 😂😂😂😂

[@Emmy4ShortStack]

wow america has amazing snack foods! so jealous!! love your videos and as an aussie watching you drive is like being on a roller coaster because you drive on the other side of the road so it's always fun 😂

[@poppycopper1]

[honey, please. you worship me.] same here in the uk

[@leilyhaddad]

I love watching you actually shop and that you show us prices! Things are so cheap there in the US. A packet of biscuits would cost me around $2+ here in Singapore.

[@shemom4]

You should have titled this video "Where are the watermelon seeds?" I shop once a month at either Aldi or Sam's and then every other week I use Walmart grocery. I order my groceries online and pick them up at the store the next day. I don't even have to get out of the car. I save so much money not going into the store. We are a homeschool family of 6 in SC.

[@frazbox00]

Thank you for your amazing videos Andrea! I've been subscribed for a couple of months and love everything you post! You are such a positive, cheerful, and hard working Mamma! You're a real inspiration, and provide SO many helpful tips and tricks with each new video! Love your work!! Blessings from Melbourne, Australia :)

[@joshuacreel3000]

you should consider getting a windshield mounted camera holder, Andrea. Unless you're building your biceps with the camera holding ;).

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

That's my plan; kill two birds with one stone! :)

[@becky3161]

You have inspired me to plan meals and shop twice a week at my local shop and once a fortnight at the bigger store. So far it is definitely saving money and I think we are eating more healthily. I used to shop almost every day and definitely bought more treats than I do now!

[@annacastillo8099]

oh my gosh its 57 degrees where I live tonight and I ran to my car and cranked up the heater because I was so cold and here you are in a tank top with no problem 😂

[@jakehohweiler404]

Anna Castillo

[@2plus2by2]

I'm so glad you ran the math on the food, it does look like so much all together, but the whole snack per day and pop on Taco Tuesday for a month makes it look like a lot. I had been trying to figure out why Mountain Dew was your pick me up of choice then remembered that it has caffeine in the US which it doesn't in Canada, which basically renders it useless as a beverage. lol

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Yes, I bought/ordered 245 individual snacks which comes out to less than one snack per person per day for the month. We'll run out before the month runs out.

[@cheyennesida618]

2plus 2by2 it doesnt have caffeine in canada? Hm weird

[@krististout5590]

I always look forward to watching your videos every night after a looong day at work! You and your family are awesome!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I'm glad we get to hang out every night!

[@kitchentablecrafting7111]

I had to laugh when I saw you shopping. I have five children and my shopping cart used to be stacked up too, but they are now grown up and living their own lives. My shopping list is now SO different with only me and my husband at home.

[@thisrothtribe3780]

I think something most people forget is that you are a bigger family and this is your monthly stock-up trip. The quantities are higher because it's a full month mixed with the family size! 😂 I understand as a momma of 7!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Yes, gone are the days when we could use a little double cupboard to hold a month's worth of food! I did monthly trips when it was just Tom and I and it looked _way_ different than it does now.

[@vickiejohnson5821]

You’re wife still has the best advice on u tub

[@donnasparks8189]

I really wish I would have found you before a month before you left. You truly are missed by many.

[@karenrogers2826]

Donna Sparks , I know what you mean. We’ve missed so much while Andrea was here. Her gentle and calming manner has inspired me to see everything in a better and more calmer way . Makes me appreciate life and my loved ones more.

[@thehomespunwife]

I am just now catching up on watching my favorite KZbin videos. I think your haul looks right on target. I only had 4 children but my kids always had friends over, especially during the latter middle school days and throughout their high school years. Preparing food for so many people was just normal for me then. At the grocery store, people would look at me like I was nuts...with all my items piled high in my buggy. But that is what its took to feed us! Now that my children are grown, its usually just hubby and me for our meals. For about 3 years, I continued to prepare more food than what we needed to have at mealtime! it was so hard to break the habit. I didn't cook for like, a dozen people...but I would cook about 6-8 servings. It took effort to get better at this..and now (just in the past year) I have learned to cook 2-4 servings unless I am making a casserole. Whew! My big cooking days are done. ( Until they all come over for family night..and bring the grandkids!! Love it!)

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I remember going through that when Tom and I first got married. I grew up in a family of 7 and was used to cooking that way. When I started cooking for 2 of us, it was a bit strange!

[@cece1633]

Thank you for this video! It's really helped me be more organised with food shopping! I use to go to the supermarket almost everyday but have been able to get it to once a week and hopefully soon down to once a month. You're an inspiration Andrea, thank you ❤

[@tracyclow8036]

I love how you have your list ready an laid out. How the store is set up. It's also neat how you organize everything in the cart.

[@raikimberley1811]

My family has six people and I am one of the four girls in it. My mom likes to save money by buying stuff at Costco so that we have enough money for all of us girls to do the one thing we love dancing! My mom has done so much for us to b in dance and I love it so much. These videos have helped my mom so much. Thank you Andrea!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I'm glad you enjoy them! We live in a part of the country where Costco, Sam's Club, etc. are very far away so we don't shop there, but I bet it's really nice to be able to do that!

[@raikimberley1811]

Yeah we live in Canada in Alberta actually and everything everywhere els is super expensive and Costco and Walmart really help us. We also live in a very small town.

[@janlovesmany712]

Great job on all of that Andrea... I being an old Mom of 2' and Mamaw of 3 watch and thoroughly enjoy watching daily life of a large God loving family...I'm in awe of all you and Tom accomplish! God bless...

[@colleenmercer3408]

I subscribe to a lot of channels, but I have to say - you and your family are my absolute FAVORITE!!!!

[@brittniborchardt1221]

I admire your intentionality and humor. You shop like a BOSS! Tfs such helpful content and answering all of our curiousities surrounding your large *awesome* family!

[@coffeeandcraftinmama6054]

You just make me happy, Andrea. Your sincere spirit is simply beautiful. Eden, at the end, made me smile! In March, I think I'm going to try shopping only twice (on paydays). I know I can spend less, if I'm not going weekly. 😊

[@ruthodom593]

I look forward to this video every month! Please keep on making them--I get so many ideas from your channel. I recently made a menu card system like yours and I also made an inventory list like yours (customized to my house needs of course) and will be trying the once a month shopping out this weekend. Thanks so much for all you give your YT viewers, Andrea. It's amazing you put out so much wonderful content with no ad revenue. I know God finds you to be a good and faithful shepherd. ❤️❤️❤️. I also love to see your kids run to meet you at the end! You have a beautiful family!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Ruth, you've made my day! Thank you!

[@lauraweber1955]

Although I do not have a large family - just myself and two teen boys - I really enjoy watching your videos! The money saving and organizational tips are fitting for any size family. And I am loving the family archive videos!!!!

[@meowJACK]

Always jealous when I see these videos! :( prices here in Canada for groceries are tough to manage. My boyfriend and I pay $300 per person, per month. (that does include household items too though, but that's a small portion of the bill) and that's with me usually only getting one meal a day. bf has 2 eggo waffles for breakfast every single day, and dinner leftovers plus small snacks for lunch. I've tried to cut corners as best as I can, but kinda gave up. Thankfully we can afford it, but it still feels excessive. But I used to spend $1500+ a month on food so I suppose I've come a long way.

[@bethgordon7386]

I love love love watching your videos. I feel so encouraged and inspired whenever I can sit down and watch. I love that I can watch with my children too. My husband has really been impressed with how I have been able to implement some of your ideas to make things more organized, simplified, and beautiful for our own family. Thank you so much for sharing your family's life with us.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

This makes me so happy to hear, Beth! Your comments are always an encouragement to me.

[@bethgordon7386]

That makes me smile. I talk about you so much that my mother asked "have I met her before?" I told her no; and neither have I but it sure feels like I have. lol! :)

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

I love your videos and I love shopping with you! ❤️ I’m learning organization skills from you also! Thank you!

[@ladyradiana]

We do most of our shopping with Walmart and have it delivered because both my husband and I are somewhat disabled. I think Walmart is great but prices on meat are just too high, that's everywhere we live. I'm out here in California. I'm amazed sometimes as I watch grocery hauls from other states and see how low the prices are on meat. Not to change the subject Andrea but there is a great place online to shop especially for kids parties and favors also for everyday goods, very reasonably priced. The name of it is Hollar.com and it's free shipping with $25.00 purchase. I think you would like it.

[@aliciafreak0007]

every day I wait for your video . love these shopping ones especially. its always fun to see what other people buy. and the price comparison I see from here in Canada. love your personality and family andrea :) never miss a video :)

[@GreenMama93]

Hello from your friendly neighbor to the north, Montana! I just love your channel and I am so blessed by your calm demeanor and your amazing family!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Hi, neighbor!

[@sharkee5753]

You have inspired me to buy a freezer! I'm going to shop twice a month for groceries and work my way up to once a month. That's my goal at least. I have four kids, 22, 21, 18,16 and a grand baby. My bill is usually 135 to 160 a week. I'm hoping to go under that soon. Love your videos.

[@aliciavilla7416]

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. Your children are so smart and so darn cute. There is so much love and respect in your family. Very refreshing to see.

[@weeoni]

I'm a mum of 1 from Northern Ireland and I've been a subscriber for quite some time and I can say with my hand on my heart that I enjoy each and every one of your videos. You have a beautiful family.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you; I'm having fun picturing you in my mind holding your hand over your heart saying that. Makes my morning!

[@hildamasi4665]

Andrea, your right you have your hands full. I still think coats and hats on in the winter, just what I had my children do. You do a great job.. Hilda

[@alisonv6805]

Hi from Nova Scotia Canada. I enjoy seeing what you have at your Walmart

[@ggandbb1702]

our shopping can be quite large too as we only get to do it every 3 weeks for everything :) but i reckon it does save money..we dont have as much waste too because when were running low on supplies we use up all the bits and can still manage to make healthy meals with those :) it seems that i never see anyone with a full cart like us though so were always letting others ahead of us who only have small baskets of stuff. takes us a while :p

[@stefanieely3354]

Love this "haul as you go" style!

[@supersitter128]

I love watching you shop. I just started living in a dorm and seeing how organized you are is so inspirational!!

[@karolinakubacova1890]

I was very surprised with sizes of things you are buying. I live in europe and everything is like half a size.

[@peggy1046]

i love your videos. we dont need you to photograph them when you get home. we are thankful for all you give.

[@teamilanovic1339]

You're the sweetest person 💙 bless you and your beautiful family. Your smile always makes me smile no matter how I'm feeling

[@itsamiamario69]

Love the video! I don't even have kids just yet, and even when my finacee and I get to that point, we will be stopping at 3! But somehow I'm so very captivated by your videos, absolutely love them!

[@cherylrayle7082]

I love watching you grocery shop. That may sound weird but I’m homebound and dont get to go out to the grocery store. My husband does all our shopping. It is very interesting to watch you pick out all the items. Thank you for taking me along.

[@gbc574]

I'm from New Zealand and am always so amazed by how affordable food is in the US in your videos and the ability to bulk buy! Drawbacks of a small country I guess, we don't really have that availability. Also watching you drive on the right side of the road is so thrilling for me haha. I've only just recently come across your videos but they're so great and your family seems lovely, thank you for sharing it all with us!

[@pattieblackwell2027]

Andrea, I have been watching you for a while and love your videos. I love your countenance and the way you raise your beautiful children! Keep up the good work and may God bless you in all you do.

[@hearsthewater]

You're really good at playing Tetris, aren't you? How you manage to get your cart so full is mesmerizing.

[@cuthulucups4878]

At first, my reaction was that you could save so much money by making your biscuits, brownies, krispies treats, cakes, ect from scratch... _aaaand_ then I took all my recipes and scaled them up 9 times. NOPE. I literally do not own bowls big enough to accommodate most of those, not to mention how much longer it would take to prepare so many batches in a home kitchen. Now I get why it's worth it to buy those things pre-made.

[@melissasfrugalfinds]

I love shopping hauls! It's just my husband and I, but I do stock up when there is a good price on non-perishable. Happy birthday to your daughter, I hope she has a wonderful day!

[@nataliev4988]

I get so, so excited when one of your videos comes up in my subscription box. I watch them all!!

[@maddasnine1281]

I really love your channel Andrea, It's very comforting for me cause you sound and look like my mom when I was a kid. I grew up with 7 seven brothers and sisters, for my family it was 5 girls and 3 boys, and my oldest sibling is named Thomas as well. Watching your videos are really nostalgic for me and I just love it. Also, I love your chats with us cause you have such wisdom.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I bet you _can_ relate! I'm glad our family brings back fond memories for you.

[@bobbiejones8253]

I just love following your family. Thanks for letting me in.

[@annestegman8880]

I have binge watched almost all of your videos love them all ❤❤😄

[@LililibragirlAnna]

I love seeing you do your daily mom stuff haha I'm a mom of two so I can learn a thing or two, thanks!

[@annmarielowe9253]

it's so nice were you live I would love to have all tht peace and quiet were you live it looks beautiful and clean and homely. xxx

[@williamf3087]

I stumbled across your channel and I truly love your videos and how you make everything work, it's only and my little boy but you inspire me how to make what I have work and stretch and have me get creative as well. You have a beautiful and wonderful family

[@crsh2007]

I wish the Walmarts here in Canada were like the ones in the States. Better selection and better prices! Compared to Canadian Walmart, the US ones seem like Costco with all the value packs :)

[@indigoblue4791]

I just spent a minute looking at your comments Andrea, so many and such lovely things people say!! I feel the same of course and it's nice to know that you see all our comments even though you might be to busy to reply to them all. 😃

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you; I always appreciate your encouraging comments!

[@curlynoodle2929]

Hi Andrea, when you walked out of Walmart to your car it could have been any large store in the UK as it looks just the same. Some things look so different but just for a moment there it was very familiar. I enjoy looking at and comparing your food/prices with ours, again some differences and some exactly the same. I enjoyed hanging out with you as always. Love and God Bless from Milton Keynes, UK. [The City of Roundabouts] Sharon xx

[@roxanewilson5325]

I am enjoying your new format with your monthly themes. I so look forward to every video! I tell you this often. blessings to you and your family.

[@jillbrown9045]

I'm going through a difficult time a the moment at school as we just moved. Your videos make me smile! I love your content and think you deserve heaps more subscribers and likes. I live in Australia and it's interesting seeing the sorts of price comparisons and differences in items you would see in your everyday life. Thank you for sharing your life with us (that sounds creepy haha) and thanks for everything Andrea . Keep making vids 😘😘😘😘

[@ggandbb1702]

Jillybean B i hope you feel better soon. these hard times do pass x ive been through a fair few in school x hugs to you x ps is that your drawing in your picture there..its lovely :)

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Not creepy... I'm glad I can be here in some small way during this difficult time. Life changes are hard. I always tell my kids there will be things we like and things we don't like, but we'll get used to it. And we always do!

[@jessicalee7801]

Ive been watching all of your old videos andrea!!! Heartbroken that your gone....

[@cr5309]

Super cute ending to the video. Happy almost birthday, Eden! :) xx

[@MyLady22]

Don’t panic. That’s a great motto!

[@terrynorman1222]

I love ur monthly shopping cause I do treat yourself an your children!! I watch many large family hauls an some don't buy any treats or snacks for the children, an I know it's a choice but I think everybody deserves a treat here n thrtr😊😊ijs!!

[@NinjaLlama45]

Can't wait to see Edens birthday party! 💕

[@kymberlei25]

Get to know me, Andrea. 😀 I'm Kim, have 2 children (boy 10, girl 7), work a full time and part time job, born and raised in WV. I enjoy how calm you handle everything that goes on in your day. :-) Thanks for the chat.

[@ebizzychris1780]

That was fun! I have been sewing since i watched you sew!! I love it. Thank you!!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Good! Have you made anything in particular or are you just practicing? My friend and I went shopping on Sunday so I could help her pick out fabric because she wanted to try sewing some shirts. She came over twice today to show me her progress. I'd love to see what you're doing; you could send me a message on Facebook and show me if you'd like.

[@ElaineSpencerSocial]

Another great shopping video! Loved it. Thank you for sharing how you shop, I enjoy watching how others do this sometimes not so exciting task. 👍🏻

[@tracystevens9937]

Love your videos

[@peachy4173]

Thanks for sharing! We have 4 children and I just love all your videos.

[@EyesOnAllison]

I absolutely adore these videos!! I agree, I spend less when I shop in a big trip versus mini trips. When my step-daughter lived with us, though, I had to change to mini trips or she'd eat EVERYTHING I bought to last a week or two! It would be gone in days. Shopping in small batches became a necessity. LOL Hope your seeds made it home with you! Those and kool-aid packets are the worst!

[@sarahsherrod2012]

Hi Andrea! I'm a new subscriber. I was just watching a couple videos and just kept watching and watching. You stay very calm and orderly, which amazes me.

[@darianweldon4586]

I really love the instead music you put in at the beginning of the shopping trip

[@pinghighscore21]

Your family is so precious! My son and I watch every video! :)

[@onelittlemiracle241]

Rewatching. ❤️

[@DraKBC]

When I get home with my grocery I just take one bag in and put it away, and then the next one. I don't take all the bags in at one time because is really chaotic. It works for me! Karen

[@gaga946]

Texas fan watching and loving you and your family. Bless you!

[@joh3728]

Hi Andrea, I love your shopping vlogs, so interesting. When you said about the rain I thought you should come to Wales, it rains so much. Wish Eden a happy birthday, thankyou for sharing 😊

[@laurac56]

I love ordering from Walmart.com but their packing is absolutely terrible. I ordered a bunch of laundry detergent and while they DID tape the bottles' tops, they put them all in one big box with one twist of paper. The box was ripped at a seam from the weight, and completely burst when I tried to move it into the house. They will mix crushable and heavy stuff together too. I still use them, but I must say amazon does a MUCH better job with packing.

[@hildamasi4665]

Andrea, I love your family, they don't seem to go without, just because your a large family. I think you could cut back on snacks and make more homemade for them. Sauce could be put on the stove during the am hours, since you do home school your right there to watch it. Please make sure the children have coats on, it can't be that hot there. All of you make such a beautiful family. God Bless Hilda

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you for the suggestions, Hilda. I'm not super woman, though! I used to do much more homemade but a few years ago I had to prioritize. I'm sure the day will come when I have things ironed out. (Keeping up on this channel takes a few hours a day, for one thing!) You might be interested in learning about the old heliotherapy hospitals that accomplished healing through sunlight and cool air. We try to go without coats on purpose for short times outside. It's done wonders for our immune systems. Ill health is a true rarity at our house (in spite of what all of the "sugary snack" haters assume!)

[@RachelBeauty87]

Loved the music when you got into the store, so funny!

[@kerry7418]

Wow $125 per person! I usually spend around $200 week just for my husband and myself here in PEI Canada.

[@JVHarberden]

I know eh! My husband and I do about $200-250/person/month in Alberta. We also get all our hamburger for free from my dad so it would probably be much more if we had to pay for that.

[@meowJACK]

Janina Van Harberden Definitely glad to hear that I'm not completely reckless with money! We pay around $600 a month for the two of us. I always try and cut anything unnecessary out as best as I can, but I just can't seem to get our weekly trip any lower than $130-$150.

[@wednesdayaddams1473]

Kerry McDougall I spent 200 dollars for a family of five. Andrea is definitely thrifty with shopping.

[@eratoisyourmuse659]

Kerry McDougall I live in Manitoba and I spend $1000 to $1200 a month for a family of six. And depending on the time of year, I'm not always getting the fruits and veggie I want :(

[@xOxOHaeee]

we have the same trash can. and we use contractor bags. try it!! theyre like 10 bucks for 20/30 of them. they are thick, never rip.. and they fit up to 40 gallon.

[@tiffanygreen9470]

Before watching ur videos I thought that your weather would have been much colder and more snow then here in Ohio however our weather seems very similar. We have had Temps in the 50/60 for about a week here and everyone has their flip-flops and shorts out. lol.

[@georginabird9354]

Hi I live in England and have been watching your podcasts all last night and today , just wanted to say thanks for sharing with us, and Oh boy! you and Tom look so in love , right from the start , thanks best wishes Great Grandma x x x x

[@Kai-jo1ep]

love watching you and your family. I learned so much from you already!!!!!

[@taniacanal9751]

We use Dawn in the big jug. I find it way better than any other dish soap. It degreases the best and last longer as you don't have to use so much.

[@taniacanal9751]

Also, look into menstrual cups! I know it's weird I was off put by it at first but saw Itsjustkelli on YT review the Diva cup and I am forever changed!!! Trying to get my girls to switch but I totally get not wanting to put anything in there at their age. I'm changing them to the natural pads (they have natural tampons too) that are much better. I've only had the cup for 2 months and already my cramps arent as bad.

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[@thefarnorthhomestead3332]

It is so funny how different families can purchase different items we have seven children and the only thing that went in your cart that we also buy was computer paper.

[@connerfrielinghausen9081]

please do more of these videos I love them

[@raeharward7565]

I love your videos so much. you are such a great mama.

[@_anthonyyyyy_]

What an amazing video! Please do more of these, thank you! :)