FAMILY OF 13- GROCERY HAUL- COSTCO & TRADER JOE'S NYC

[@eugeniaturanski2447]

I like when Mark takes the time to interact with the kids when he is shopping with them. Instead of just speed shopping through the experience.

[@CarolBChipotle17]

You can tell that each child is precious to Marc and Amber.

[@kathrynleeper4426]

Glad that the children help and learn how to shop for grocery

[@lisalandry4879]

Use those rotisserie chicken carcasses to make broth. Throw in instant pot, add an onion, celery, carrots, garlic whatever you like, fill with water to max line. Cook on high pressure 90 minutes, strain and there ya go!

[@Natalie-ym8pj]

Thank you for that tip! I'm a new instant pot owner I know I'm late to the game lol. I wasn't sure how long to cook it!!

[@conniepfannerstill817]

Saves tons of money on broth and as the bones are simmered you get a healthier , more tasty broth.

[@amaiaamaiaa]

have you guys tried better than bouillon? from what i've read, majority of all grocery store boxed broths are made from concentrate by 1 manufacturer, you are basically just paying more for them to mix concentrate with water, and transport it. The costco better than bouillon is organic and lower sodium, and 1 container will make like 25 liters of broth. It's so good!

[@barbnauman705]

I also use Better Than Bouillon, and buy it at Costco. I agree- I don’t need to pay for water in the boxed stock containers. In the addition, the flavor is FAR superior when you use Better Than Bouillon.

[@christyhoehn8244]

@@barbnauman705I agree!

[@user-qd2wd7ns9uAnnie]

Hi guys , it always amazes me how beautiful and calm you are shopping with your beautiful children.. it's a huge credit to you Amber and Marc on raising your family... Have a wonderful week Happy Caravan Family ❤🙏

[@lucindabutler1100]

Hi Amber would you please share with us your smoothie recipes, I love all that fruit but I'm not very good with smoothies!

[@zefcha4670]

i look so forward to your videos! such variety and still sameness. very enjoyable!

[@chasewendell9079]

I’m a boy mom of 2 and I just adore that little Mo ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ceciliacalvin263]

For the soy sauce, the green label is better as it is less sodium.

[@debbiemaclean4232]

Nice haul.Baby is getting so big and cute.

[@afterthought72]

The way Mark meticulously packs the cart , i do the same thing my husband laughs at me . He said if he puts something in the buggy that i rearrange it 😂

[@yvonnebannon7623]

The little kids are so cute and sweet. Little Melody is so adorable and quiet, love her. Mo is funny and how he is so smart and talkative already. He was just the baby not too long ago. Baby is precious with her big smile. All of your children are so beautiful and so well behaved. I’m always very amazed. I guess because you two are so gentle and kind to them. Mark is so patient. Love you guys so much!❤

[@buffybrown1619]

I apologize for not watching your channel for a few months, but your family is inspiring. You have a lovely family.

[@sandytmobile4467]

Banana is a berry and is called finger's of the flowering plants not a tree. Grandkids teaching me. Incredible and that the stim is bottom thats a handle to hold and to pinch the tip and pull down is how you eat it. Funny i wasn't eating them right but i growing them in my yard in Oregon.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Interesting!❤️

[@tangodaze]

I loved when Mo said- red onion!!! And Marc is so good with kids…❤️

[@Linda-in9ns]

So good to see you all! God Bless! 🫶🏼❤

[@Atmviola]

Could you do a sit-down video talking about how you manage tech with your kids? I think that’d be really interesting and useful.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It’s a constant fight!

[@michellewilson4815]

Another great shopping 🛒🛍️ trip. All the things you are making sounds so yummy and delicious. Great to see the kids help picking out the veggies and fruits.

[@naomihartman6623]

I like how mo knew the purple onions and knew they weren’t. Blue berries u can tell Marc loves his his kids very much

[@lyndabender6828]

I love all of your videos ❤❤😊

[@knottyhead007]

Enoch such a heathy eater !! I’m going to have to try the power to the greens ( I love all those greens ). My sweet babies Mo and Neta and Melody Joy 🎉 I love ❤️ you all . I wish I could shop with y’all!! Keep up the great work Mom and Dad !!

[@jillwalls9330]

No tortillas and salsa this week at Trader Joe’s? I like that you decided on the new lunches. I bet the kids are so excited. 😊

[@valerieleblanc8066]

I am obsessed with that zuppa toscana recipe you shared! I have been making it so often for our large family. I use more kale though, makes it healthier. I bake the bacon in the oven to save some time too! Such a delicious soup; thanks for your suggestion.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It’s so good! The kids really like it which makes it a winner in our house!😅❤️

[@rhondaboggs5539]

When Mark asked Mo about the oven being fixed, and Mo said nNo! so fast, I was too weak 😂😂 I love your videos ❤❤

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

delicious array of foods🌷adorable family🌷

[@isagoldfield7393]

Melody has my family’s favorite TJ’s ROLLED TORTILLA CHIPS in her hands,,,great choice Melody🐞🌷🦋

[@jeaniegallo4693]

I'd love to see the Aldi next to costco to see how it is in NYC. They usually have a fantastic international cheese section and lots of organics. They are a sister store to Trader Joes. Lots of the same products. I'm interested in how it compares with your TJs.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It usually doesn’t have much in the evening but I’d love to check it out earlier in the day.

[@angelahandy4119]

Hi guys😊love your shopping vlogs with the children 💕 your menu always looks so good😊

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you

[@kimmberlie573]

Always a great shopping adventure. The kids are so good and helpful.

[@tuantran4787]

Love family

[@Magazinelady]

Another fun shopping outing!

[@hawkbutterfly]

You should get the kids to show what they got for snacks its part if the reason i watch they make really fun interesting choices!

[@jeanettefry4835]

Love watching your videos,for such a big family you have a great range of healthy food .love watching your shopping trips everyone has there role

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

With the green onions. Put the bottom parts of them in water or in dirt and they will grow!

[@JessicaZeitler]

Love your videos feels like I'm right there with you and your family shopping there with you

[@shelleydavies1639]

Like the healthier choices for breakfast!

[@cherylduncan5158]

Marc is such a great shopper!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Enjoy watching your family shopping. I think it’s great that you do not have to budget tightly and work so hard to be creative with foods and eating out experiences that are healthy and even on the expensive side but your kids benefit. They are worth the investment! You give your kids a great eating experience. They seem healthy and happy in every way. I love seeing you all enjoying a good life. God bless!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@robynfedalen1777]

It cracks me up when Mark carries all those jugs of milk at once! My fingers hurt just watching him🫨 The kids are so good at the store. ❤️✌🏻

[@stefbolton2266]

Netta is an absolute doll baby😍

[@ambergibson1930]

Love you 😘 just can't do another grocery trip!!

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Y’all did really good last week on how much you spent!🎉

[@christieostler]

You and Marc are so adorable. You guys always make grocery shopping fun for the kids. Stay cool and drinks lots of water. Its 110 here. Sending love from Arizona.

[@juliebower4265]

Great shopping x

[@delores4167]

Moses knew the color of the lollipop. He said orange ❤ good job, Moses.

[@tumidigo6217]

Mo looks cool with his necklace

[@scwendy6302]

Enoch, too❤ They all have such great individual style!

[@Janlnz]

neckless is dangerous on todlers

[@BeverlySmithJohnson]

Have a great week❣️

[@PatriziaFederici]

Buonasera famiglia ❤❤ let's go shopping with you 💖💖💖

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Buonasera!❤️

[@PatriziaFederici]

@@TheHappyCaravan 🫶

[@donnalaplante6589]

Hi from Maine ❤

[@lindaang7814]

Mo was right, they're purple onion ❤

[@redrubyslippers8284]

TRY BUYING ALL OF UR BAKING NEEDS AT COSTCO!!! CHEAPER AND ALSO LESS TO BUY EVER WEEK. SAME WITH ALMOND MILK, SHAMPOO, CREAM, SPICES, ICE CREAM, TOMATO PRODUCTS, SALSA, CHIPS, BREAD, ETC... WOULD SAVE U MONEY IN THE LONG RUN AND WOULDN'T HAVE TO WASTE MONEY ON GAS😊😊

[@karenjoy7557]

U should get incontact with Sarah from a "tribe of many" she makes sour dough bread and other things aswell like bagels,pizza bases etc... she maybe be able to steer you in the right direction... Also Marco should cut the bottoms off your spring onions about 2 thumb nails lenght then plant them in you garden and in a couple of weeks you would have spring onions and U don't need to BUY anymore... U could buy 2 pots out the back for your baby spinach,everything in your power of greens buy the seeds from garden shop for Moe and Melody to water and grow and eat...much more healthy and cheaper on Marco Wallet...so he save for a holiday for the family...❤❤❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I love Sarah!

[@MargaretKearns-r1n]

Just watching great shopping omg mo is getting to be a bright youg child funny he full.of fun ❤☘️☘️☘️🙏🙏

[@kathyerikson637]

Great haul how did Anna do in her Juliart audition

[@TheHappyCaravan]

She didn’t get in this time unfortunately.

[@hawkbutterfly]

Can you do a homeschool video in detail and then a separate one on music school and how you incorporate music at home

[@Janlnz]

Arent you asking a bit too much from this busy family.?

[@LizWatts-o1o]

Probably their call to make.

[@blessedby5780]

Hamburger strongoff sounds really good. How do you make yours?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We use the Natasha’s kitchen recipe online. It’s so good!

[@susanjohnson114]

I saw the Aldi sign outside Costco. Do you not ever shop there ?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! But in the evening there isn’t much left. I’d love to go early in the day. I may try taking an Uber. I’m no good at nyc parking 😅

[@susanmcalister-h9p]

Hi I have been enjoying your channel, just curious why do you shop so late in the day and often run out of time , you kids are really well behaved mine would be so tired and ready for bed when you start shopping.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It’s because Marc gets off of work late often.

[@emilylabo7053]

What do you two do for a living to pay for these kind of grocery bills? I’m new to your channel.

[@carlathorne6693]

Why do you not buy liquids aminos instead of soy sauce ?

[@naomihartman6623]

Mo is so funny

[@KentuckyNaNasLife]

Hey 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 Amber,, Marc n Happy Caravan Family 😍🥰, NaNas Here 🤗❣️... Always a good haul for the meals of the week 😋❣️... Netta was tired I reckon 😅😴, Enoch ❤Bein a foodie commentator 😅😂👍🏻💯❣️... This week was a Lil over 100$ cheaper 👏🏻 🤑 👏🏻, I 🚫 imagine as pending that much 🤑💰 on food 😜 we'd be bankrupt 😮😅❣️ My son saves 1500$ monthly for his family of 7, n that's with sales from Kroger, n Farmers Market too 😉💭❣️... So it blows my Mind how parents are making it these days 😔 😢💯❣️... Here the school fixes a large paper 🛍️ n a gallon of milk for each child weekly to be picked up for them for summer also 😉💭❣️... I'm shocked, it's Fresh produce, and Frozen individual meals, cereal, 🥣 oatmeal, cheese crackers, Jerky bags, Nuts, 🧃 juice, All kinds of things 🤤🧀🥤😋😀 for them to have 2 meals a day 😮❣️... It 🚫 matter what income the parents have, but every child in the 🏠 home also qualifies for It, in school or 🚫❣️.. there's 🚫 a reason any child should be hungry in this state, or Tennessee this summer anymore 😊❤💯❣️... I think it's a National program, All parents aren't a blessing 🙏🏻 like y'all n other families on here , I'm blessed also to have instilled Family Meals n full bellies in my children too ❤🏠🥰😋❣️ Bunches of ❤ to y'all 😘 , you're a asset to Many showing what love goes into raising Independent n happy children Y'all are a inspiration ✨ 😇✨❣️...

[@stacyr7678]

Can you put the recipe for French tuna salad

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I got it online, I’ll have to share the link when we make it.👍🏼❤️🇫🇷

[@CathyRaines-c6v]

Why do we never see you buying diapers? Do you use cloth diapers?

[@Karmella847]

Hi Amber. I'm not sure if I missed it. Any updates regarding Anna's audition?

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Did not get in this time

[@Karmella847]

@@Traveler-nu8xc oooooh! Anna is a sweet beautiful young lady. Will continue praying for her success in God's perfect time 🩷

[@hannahwhitson7130]

I like how you and Mark interact with the kids also I have a friend that lives in Rochester New York and she said it is so hot

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! There is a heatwave!

[@reneebond777]

Question: How come y’all don’t go to Trader Joe’s first? ❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Because Costco closes earlier. Sometimes we do go there first!❤️

[@reneebond777]

@@TheHappyCaravan oh ok I didn’t know, thank you just trying to help lol 🙏❤️

[@SineadybabyBL]

First ❤ from Ireland

[@Trubadurocka]

I noticed you never buy any fish, don't you like it at all?

[@amyj1124]

They buy wild salmon from Costco and make tuna dishes. It’s been shown on several of their videos.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We eat salmon and tuna❤️

[@donnalaplante6589]

❤ Costco

[@Frances-z7i]

Basically, you buy the same food every week on Tuesday. How can you afford the prices on the organics.

[@redrubyslippers8284]

Yeah that is what I'm wondering also. They could be saving so much at Costco on bulk rice and many other things, then wasting time and money at trader Joe's and Lincoln market. Aldi's might also be a better choice to shop at too. Or even BJ's if it is local to the area. I see other families that shop healthy at Costco and BJ's and save a ton of money and have large families like Amber's. 😊❤😊

[@noreenp.9858]

@@redrubyslippers8284 I use to think that too but understand it is a lot more work to grocery shopping in New York City than for some of us that can pick a store and shop the sales.

[@nancycolbert2703]

@@redrubyslippers8284 ,

[@Magazinelady]

Most people shop for the same food weekly. Amber does use different recipes to mix things up a bit.

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Love the supermarket kisses 💋

I never heard what mark does for a living ?

[@Janlnz]

He has said but i wont repeat in case it has changed something to do with drawing.

[@flupy8343]

What is kambucha?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s a carbonated fermented tea and juice drink.

[@essiemohr1216]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marystein2579]

What no salsa at TJ’s???? :D

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We forgot!😭

[@fayejacobs1043]

No salsa this week😂

[@karlapatterson7194]

or tortillas?

[@fayejacobs1043]

@karlapatterson7194 your right, I didn't even notice that one!

[@teresaburton4373]

Why don't you take reusable bags to put your Costco groceries in?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes!

[@conniepfannerstill817]

Wouldn’t it be cheaper to buy these items at Costco?

[@gemini730lory8]

Is cousin Andrea still visiting ?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

No she is back in San Diego ❤️

[@donnalaplante6589]

Costco ❤ best

[@DJ-os5ih]

Yes, Brazil nuts are very good for you, but you shouldn’t eat more than three a day. You can get very sick if you eat too many.

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video amber i had costco pizza today best pizza

[@courtneyfan9]

I hope I’m not the only one who did a double take at the nuns going by. No judgement or dislike towards them just not something you see everyday!

[@Peterwaqa]

Bula from Fiji

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

It’s a good thing that Costco has large carts. I bet they plan it that way, huh?😮 $424 that’s cheap for y’all. Boy y’all did great at Lincoln market as well. Nope y’all are not perfect and neither are we! That is true about Brazilian nuts actually just one nut gives you the selenium that you need. I wish I wasn’t allergic to them or I would get some. His chops beef sticks are delicious and they’re very healthy. y’all did amazingly great on your spending this shopping haul!😮🎉 oh I know why because you didn’t buy much meat other than cheese and bacon for protein. He didn’t really buy any other meat? As usual Netta just keeps getting more beautiful every day! I love your family. I love your channel. God bless you all. May every need you have met according to his riches and glory in Christ Jesus I pray prosperity and blessings. Chase you down in Jesus name.❤

[@MaryJo-w9k]

They bought sausage and chicken thighs at Costco

[@laruetoombs678]

No Salsa??????

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We forgot! 😭

[@jenstewark8087]

Oh my goodness no tortillas and no salsa 😮😮😮😮

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha we had some extra tortillas but we definitely needed salsa but forgot!

[@PerilousRainbow]

I’m on Moes side, who decided those are red onions? Clearly purple.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

😅💜

[@PerilousRainbow]

@@TheHappyCaravanas a kid, my grandma told me to grab red onions and I remember being like “they don’t have red, they’ve got yellow, white, and purple” I’m 30 I stand by those are purple 😂

[@noreenp.9858]

I know the prepackaged oatmeal is a convenience but did you ever think to buy plain oatmeal in bulk and add whatever the kids like to it? You can make a big batch and they can add any sweetener or fruit or nuts. You could even do an oatmeal bar on a Saturday morning. Leftovers can go in the refrigerator and then reheat to eat. It’s much more economical and it’s great for making overnight oats, baked oatmeal, muffins, and cookies. Here’s a good way to have French toast in a hurry. Make a whole loaf of French toast. Let it cool and put it back in the bread bag and freeze. The kids can take out what they want and pop it into the toaster or cut into French toast sticks.

[@SheilaTurner-bj3kl]

Amazing job amber and mark. Less that $ 1,000 dollars to feed your large family 3 carts from three different stores. You guys just proved that it does not 4 or 5 carts of food to feed a large family, and you guys also does not fill carts up with nothing but sweets, junk food and icecream which is not healthy for you guys kids. And on top a reasonable amount of pizza for everyone. Great......

[@steelerschick72]

Please use reusable water bottles! So much waste. 😢

[@kerricollins3838]

Hands off on you amber you have best husband and good father only other lady could be so lucky not me I don't have a man my life helps with shopping u don't see other volg husband helping like lush husband is lazy

[@Happy-b7m4x]

Boys don't wear necklaces except for military ID tags.

[@amaiaamaiaa]

???

[@donnalaplante6589]

Really men not boys wear military tags Boys can / do wear necklaces and earrings to 😂

[@isabelpimentel1415]

He's a little boy, just let him be! When you were little didn't you play with things copying others?

[@noreenp.9858]

Oh my goodness! He’s a child who is just decorating himself, besides there are men who do wear necklaces. I’ve seen many wearing gold and silver and cross necklaces.

[@kimlovejoy2710]

In whose eyes do boys not wear a necklace? Anybody can wear whatever they want. Stop judging