FAMILY OF 12 - GROCERY HAUL 🍅🥑 NYC 🗽 COSTCO & TRADER JOE'S

See what it takes to feed our family of 12 for a week! We go to Costco and Trader Joe's. We bring our 2 little ones (Moses age 1 and Melody age 4) and we also bring Naomi (age 14) to Trader Joe's with us. The rest of the kids were cleaning because Pearl is having a couple of her friends from the Bay Area stay for the week. We are shopping on Tuesday Evening.
This week's meal plan:
Wednesday: Pesto, Dinner: Split Pea Soup & Corn Muffins
Thursday: Baked Potatoes with Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato, Dinner: Tacos and Pinto Beans
Friday: Chacuterie Board with crackers, cheese, salami, grapes, strawberries,
Dinner: BBQ Chicken, Green Beans, Rainbow Pasta
Saturday: Sandwiches, ham, cheese, melon, chips, Dinner: Chicken Legs, sweet potatoes
Sunday: Slow Cooker Banh Mi Rice Bowl, Dinner: Nachos & Cheese with beef
Monday: Tuna Melts, Dinner: Garbanzo Bean Soup with bread
Tuesday: Pinto Beans Rice and Tortillas, Dinner: Lamb Kebabs, CousCous, Salad grilled tomatoes, flat bread and Tzakiki
Our family:
Marc 46
Amber 43
Josiah 21
Pearl 19
Elijah 17
Naomi 14
Noah 13
Anna 11
Chloe 9
Enoch 7
Melody 4
Moses 1

[@claudiarodgers7893]

Looks like Melody had fun with mommy and daddy! She’s a sweetheart!

[@karolrust2300]

Even though you had just the 'littles' Melody and Moses were big helpers!! 'Am I being good?" Aw..sweet Melody😊I love the energy 4-year-olds have!! I asked for 'monster' cheese too as a kid!😃 I live 4 hours from the nearest Trader Joe's so I stock up when I go!! Blessings!!🙏❤

[@bobo102458]

Melody is just the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Love her spunk! ❤❤

[@leslielousma7913]

Our four kids are grown and I can’t imagine buying groceries for six in this day and age. I fed all of us, in the ‘90’s, for $50 per week.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Food has gotten much more expensive. When I just had Pearl and Josiah in the early 2000’s I spent about $20 at Trader Joe’s for the week. And we only bought a few things from the other stores!

[@kristinm7388]

Melody is so cute!!!! Have a good day !!! I love your videos

[@rebeccaharper7859]

I haven't said this for a while.Those children are awsome.Such a lovely family.Take care and stay safe.

[@kathleengreen9660]

I can’t believe how helpful Moses tries to be at his age❤. That is so amazing. I love your Daughter’s orange dress!

[@yadiramartinez8569]

“It looks like a good breakfast “ 😂 Melody is a doll!

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Melody is so sweet and precious.

[@gthomas3233]

Your children are so adorable and so well behaved! Love your family! ❤️

[@lauragriffin6214]

Thanks for taking us along with you!! Hope we get to see all the yummy dishes you will create with your haul! 😊

[@debraeckhardt4892]

The unmentioned makes garbage boards. Love how yours are healthy.

[@johnensminger7675]

Yup...it costs to live!!😊 Food was free in the garden!) Thanks for letting us go with you guys.!

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Melody looks so pretty in her maroon coloured dress!

[@halehvafai8700]

I love mo's lil voice!❤

[@budgetwithrenay2419]

Melody is so comfortable in front of your camera!

[@tammyhouse4537]

Melody is so Precious

[@carmenbrown3437]

I think that charcuterie board is going to be a hit.

[@kates1118]

Hello Amber 😊 your shopping is cheaper when the other children stay home 😂😂 🥰🇦🇺

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes!😅

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

Awe, Mo said Mama! I’m looking forward to all of his new words! ❤

[@michellewilson4815]

Marc and Amber another great shopping 🛒🛍️🛒🛍️ trip to Costco and Trader Joe's. Love all the fresh produce, and all the cheese's.

[@micheleholden4175]

Hello, si happy to see these videos again. Melody got so tall❤❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️ Yes! Melody is growing so quickly!

[@jillwalls9330]

It looks like your going to have some great meals this week.

[@sianmorgan6503]

Gorgeous family 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@margueriteodell2522]

Love watching your family! Kids are so sweet!

[@LoboLady2007]

Munster cheese is what is good for grilled cheese sandwiches. The Munster cheese with the ham along with some sourdough bread would make some AWESOME grilled ham and cheese sandwiches!!!

[@TheSiobhan12]

My go to is the soft serve with Strawberries. It gives me energy to brave crowded Harlem Costco!!! Lol

[@EW-uw7dg]

Nothing goes into the shopping cart without being checked by Moses 😂❤ I truly love how you get it all done and work as a team. You also manage to feed your children as your shopping. Beautiful family ❤️💯

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw Thank You! Yes Moses is overseeing the shopping!😅❤️

[@EW-uw7dg]

@@TheHappyCaravan 😂❤️

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good afternoon and happy Thursday love you’ll groceries shopping 🛒 vlog thanks for sharing

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Happy Thursday to you too!🥰

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

I went along with you guys & really enjoyed the shopping 🛒🛒 haul 😅😅

[@mrwho6210]

I love you guys so much keep up the work

[@murnda2008]

a beautiful home you live in and have created

[@karinhritz9381]

The cookie dunkers are the best!

[@marinasilva8689]

Love your videos, what a great family!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@denisescott3943]

A trolley full of goodness.

[@ambergibson1930]

How is the adaptation going of Mark being out of the home working and you being home with most of the meals ❤

[@michelepruitt8299]

I would love to see any other stores in NYC that you frequent.

[@lorisullivan327]

Wow, I’ve never actually tried the skin on a kiwi, but I really like kiwis 🥝 I hope Pearl (and all of you) had a really good time with the bay area guests! I’ve been kind of chicken to travel with all the obnoxiousness going on with air travel ☺️ anyway, God bless you all big! I’m continuing to pray for you guys regarding the newest little 💕

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

Amber get u some reusable shopping bags. They make loading and unloading a whole lot easier

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! We do have them. We often use them locally, but I guess we forget to bring them to Costco!

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

@@TheHappyCaravan oh ok they are a blessing to have for the little stuff. I stopped using those plastic bags a while back.

[@michellealder5051]

Hi , love watching your Vlogs, Congratulations on your Pregnancy 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰uk 🇬🇧💖

[@warrenzevon8635]

Those ornamental peppers are pretty but they seem to draw flies. When we had some on the front porch they Always had a lot of flies on them

[@sheilaturner6486]

Your girls have beautiful hair.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

💗🙏❤️

[@mrsbethanyelise]

Munster makes the best grilled cheese!

[@mommysashie04]

Curious what your monthly grocery budget is? I have 6 kids myself 6-18, and feel like my groceries are INSANE. FYI I also grew up in a family of 10 kids (I am the 2nd to oldest). I also live in NYC as well

[@amyrivers4093]

Just so you know as I'm from New Zealand we call the fruit kiwifruit not kiwi just like passionfruit isn't called just passion. A kiwi is our native bird and a slang name we call ourselves. So I say I'm a kiwi and that means I'm a New Zealander. It's no big deal but I've noticed a lot of people from other countries getting it wrong as well. I give you full points on knowing they are from New Zealand and for getting our butter. I think you would fit in well here with your chill personality. You are just generally kind people and are down to earth. 😊

[@summersharon7852]

Calling it kiwi is fine too im also from NZ, living in Auckland.

[@amyrivers4093]

@summersharon7852 hi summer, I'm in Auckland as well. I wasn't saying it would offend us because we are a relaxed people I was just trying to explain the correct use of the fruits name. Put it this way I would not be upset if they keep calling the fruit kiwi but the generation before me wouldn't agree. I guess I can be taken out of the classroom but the teacher in me is forever.

[@amandanicole7955]

I imagine with 10 kids all food goes fast but fruit is probably the fastest. I have a daughter and we eat fruit like crazy.

[@ilovewillsandkate]

Where do your daughters get their dresses? I’ve been looking similar ones! Thank you

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It is from Amazon!❤️

[@emmanewman9863]

Morning from Melbourne. Xx

[@andreastamper9908]

Have you considered reuseable produce bags?

[@maryjowilliamson1276]

While taking the little ones shopping with you, I’m surprised the older ones don’t take the time to tidy up the house for you! They certainly seem capable!

[@jenstewark8087]

@@jona19thancseriously do you troll every question and make negative comments If you don’t like them don’t flipping watch

[@lyndalolo3398]

❤❤❤

[@ddchomeschool]

Did you notice how the aisles in the NYC Trader Joe’s look MUCH wider than CA stores?

[@opusrosae8560]

You said « C’est notre voiture » in a perfect French. Are you French ? My best friend’s family had made the same choices as you for your children. My best friend knows your channel now.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

My husband’s family is French and I try to speak it whenever I can!❤️

[@suryarofl4655]

1:32 look at the way Marc pulls melody’s hand off Children can be well behaved when young often for different reasons than a well-meant virtuous upbringing Stay awake y’all

[@ccj3355]

issuch a good helper.

[@ccj3355]

sis such a good helper.

[@marysimpson7688]

❤

[@alanparadise3139]

Hey guys! How y'all doing in NYC. Its another hot summer day today. Lovely Amber how you and the baby doing hope everything is good. LET'S GET SHOPPING!! Hi sweet beautiful Melody I love your pretty dress you have on looking so Adorable. Love YOU! Hi Moses he's a big Helper or Dad & MOM. Melody she is a blast. I want to hang out with Melody, she looks like she's a fun girl to be around with. Lol. Yes Marc is the Butcher Chef cook and the candle stick maker Lol Yes Amber Its not MONSTER CHEESE. When I was Melody age I called it Monster cheese. IT Muenster Cheese. But if you eat too much of the cheese you will be screaming and morning and grunting in the bathroom like a Monster. 👾 all day long.🤣🤣 Tell Melody she is the best shopping helper for Dad & Mama. That big package of bathroom paper would last me almost a year supply. Melody is such a character, love her so much such a little ANGEL😇🥰 Melody is one little Hot dog and Pizza Lover. Wow that slice is huge she can have it for breakfast, launch and for dinner. Moses carried in the zucchini. Lol Heading out to Trader Joe's. Amber I just love the way all your daughter's dress its unique I want to have hair like Anna amazing. Hi Anna AND Naomi. Love Naomi's long silky red hair. What is she whipping up for dessert. Aww Moses love's Mama Mama too sweet. Melody you are Hilarious the child is to FUNNY. TELL Anna I love her outfit. So cool. I love Sweet Potato's will Cottage cheese and roasted Garlic toppings. So so Yummy. Hahaha Melody shopped for herself all her GOOOIES.. $278.20 not bad for 12 people for a week of snacks and food. Until the next haul. Peace Love and sweet Blessings to all.💋💋❤❤❤❤❤❤❤✌✌🤟🤟🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 XXXXOOOO

[@il0meel0]

How does it feels to only bring 2 children grocery shopping, when you usually took at least 5 of them? 😆 It's fun to have friends staying over! Glad that Pearl stays in contact with her old friends. That's really hard to do, she's so blessed with a long lasting friendship 🤍 Kudos to you and Marc too for still letting friends stay over, despite having so many people already in the house! 👏 Did Enoch already turned 7? Happy birthday! 🎉

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It was different not having more kids on the shopping trip! A little calmer haha… yes Enoch had a birthday last week. He’s growing so quickly!🥹❤️

[@nancyfarkas3592]

Nice to see kids who,can behave in a grocery store. Another channel I watch the kids are climbing all over the shelves and running in the aisles. It’s embarrassing.

[@sheilaturner6486]

Are you guys having a boy or girl, and when is your due date.

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

Hopefully we will find out soon

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I’m doing a gender reveal soon! The kids are really excited about it too!

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

@@TheHappyCaravan can't wait for this. Amber do u and Marc allow viewers to send gifts to your family.

[@notsheepish8304]

I believe she said in a previous video that the due date is Dec. 6

[@tammyhouse4537]

U probably just have took the 2 little ones

[@AliceLafleur-dl3rg]

The Dougherty Dozen has over 1 million subscribers So i think they are awesome

[@alexandralawson1728]

They aren’t at all 😵‍💫

[@kerolives]

The DD feed their kids pure crap.

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

That's your opinion. DD are awesome.

[@alexandralawson1728]

@@rebeccalathrop7802 yuck

[@marjoleinvanlieshout9429]

​@@kerolivesno she doesn't! Look at the around the world vlogs! She let's them experience so much different foods! And every meal has either fruit or veggies or both! And yes the kids do eat chips and cereal, but so does my daughter! And she has a balanced meal!

[@sheilaturner6486]

Don't with the charcuterie board. Omg

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha yes, Naomi loves to make it though. She actually is amazing at presentation. Just once every two weeks or so.❤️ I’ll have to post a picture of what she did.

[@karolrust2300]

I would love to see her charcuterie board!! Naomi is so talented with many things-especially in the kitchen!!@@TheHappyCaravan

[@MichelleHaumann]

You will lose a lot of subscribers if you keep referring to the Doughtry Dozen

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

No she won't. These are 2 different families. If people decide to quit watching them it's their choice. Stop blaming DD for the dislike. Amber is the Happy caravan. If you don't like DD then don't watch what goes on. Amber doing great on her own. Can't believe u come on here to practically warn her. Grow up.

[@MichelleHaumann]

I am aware of who they are. Associating with DD will bring this channel down.

[@rebeccalathrop7802]

Ok it's you're opinion then why u don't leave then. U say if she don't stop she will loose.

[@MichelleHaumann]

@@rebeccalathrop7802 That's not what I said. You need to learn grammar. Cannot make out half of what you are trying to say. You must be A DD fan.

[@hopematches975]

Agreed

[@cynthiamateo9450]

Pea soup 🤢🤢🤢