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

Meal plan below ⬇️ Weekly grocery haul for our family of 13 in NYC. We shop at Costco & Trader Joe's on Tuesday and Wednesday evening. (Our Costco is in Harlem and our Trader Joe's in on the Upper West Side in Manhattan.) We bring Anna (12), Chloe (9), Enoch (7), Melody (5), Moses (2), and Neta (6 months).
Here is our meal plan:
Wednesday: Pesto Pasta, Dinner: Corn Chowder & Bread
Thursday: Charcuterie Board, Dinner: Lasagna, Salad & Bread
Friday: Pizza Bread, Dinner: BBQ Chicken, Green Beans, Tri- Color Pasta
Saturday: Croissant Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Dinner: Burritos
Sunday: Flank Steak Teriyaki, Rice, Veggie Kebabs, Dinner: Nachos
Monday: Tuna Pitas, Dinner: Garbanzo Bean Soup and Bread
Tuesday: Beans on Toast, Dinner: Costco Food or Take Out
Our Family:
Marc 47
Amber 44
Josiah 21
Pearl 20
Elijah 17
Naomi 15
Noah 13
Anna 11
Chloe 10
Enoch 7
Melody 5
Moses 2
Neta 6 months
#largefamilylife #momof11

[@leighscott1877]

Marc is such a gentle person and Enoch takes after him. I also Mo reminds me of Enoch. How much fun !!!

[@kathleengreen9660]

Mo is such a daddy’s helper and he takes his job seriously! Marc you are such a patient father and Amber is such a patient mother and it shows in how your children treat each other . Neta is getting so big!

[@samanthamiller3954]

Amber: Hold carefully Mo: *Drop* 😂😂 If that is not not the perfect depiction of toddler life I don’t know what is lol

[@KentuckyNaNasLife]

#TrueStory 😮😅😂 , Perfect Timing 😜❣️... I thought 🤔🧐 so too 😊😳❣️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

😅❤️

[@daveshoemaker7137]

@@TheHappyCaravan When our daughter was Mo's age she loved chocolate malted balls that came in a half gallon milk carton! My wife gave her the carton and gave her a ball to eat. She said do not open the carton because they will fall all over! Being her stubborn self a minute later malted balls were rolling all over the place! A store person came running over. They were rolling down the aisle and she was screaming at the top of her lungs! My wife got the carton and tried to put it in the cart and she screamed even louder! The manager, my wife and I were trying to get them before someone hurt themselves! The manager said don't worry I'll get you a new carton but she wouldn't let him come six feet near the cart! She never asked for them again! They were my father's favorite candy! She used to always keep the carton in the car and take it to share with grand pop! He asked her the next time where are my malted balls? She cried for half an hour! He had a carton but she refused to eat them ever again!

[@tamariafetzer2209]

It's so nice to see how attentive you are to what each child likes. They will all grow up to be good at grocery shopping and the treat factor is very motivating. Spiderman may have fumbled the cherries this time, but it's fun to see how strong, capable and verbal he is becoming!!! Thank you for taking us along and for the great menu ideas!!

[@oliviachen5419]

I prefer your weekly Tuesday shopping so we can get a video each week. Hope they can sponsor your family. Makes me love going to Costco and trader joes

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🥰🙏

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I don’t think they need a sponsor. Everything is tax deductible since it’s on film and part of their show

[@tracyrawcliffe407]

Mo is speaking so well now. Love how he asks if he can get treats ❤

[@robbynburris3780]

I know I say it all the time but Enoch and Josiah they just remind me so much of each other they're so matter of fact in everything about them what beautiful hearts

[@amyvickers2488]

❤❤❤ amazing family xx

[@SineadybabyBL]

Moses is Marc's absolute double in your thumbnail ❤

[@knottyhead007]

The most beautiful and handsome kids ever !!

[@robynfedalen1777]

Moses is too cute! Netta just keeps getting cuter, in fact all of your little shopping helpers are adorable 🥰 ❤️✌🏻

[@naomihartman6623]

Mo becoming a big helper his talking is unbelievable good for Mo

It’s funny seeing Moses being so vocal ! It’s great that fruit season is plentiful there ! Always good to see cute Neta!!!

[@jenniferyarnell3324]

Petit pot - get it - so good - reuse the container for Baby food and or dry snack containers - or also use them to do individual servings of yogurt, applesauce etc

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Those containers are gorgeous!

[@JaneNess-q1r]

Love your new meal ideas! I love seeing the cool treats the kids pick put! Gos bless!

[@BarbieLine]

Beans on toast is traditionally tinned Heinz beans and it's fabulous with grated cheddar on top.

[@nancybogart3803]

I use regular baked beans when I do beans on toast since it is difficult to find the traditional British Heinz baked beans in my part of America that are what beans on toast are supposed to be. I admit I wondered if Naomi had read a recipe before deciding to try them after seeing Peppa Pig eat them after you guys bought great northern beans.

[@pookienose3]

My husband and I got the California cherries for $5.99 last week. They were delicious and nearly gone even though it is just the two of us. I agree the fruit is so much better in season. God bless your sweet family.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! So yummy!

[@JessicaZeitler]

Love your videos always feel Ike I'm with you and your family shopping

[@knottyhead007]

I love the youngsters !! I would go to store for 🎉access to 🎉treats 🎉!! I love Mom and Dad and shopping with you all !!

[@essiemohr1216]

I love your hauls , I tried the grass fed butter. I’m never going back to any other!!!!!!!

[@SineadybabyBL]

Try Irish butter. It's the best in the world

[@knottyhead007]

I can’t wait to try the grass fed butter 🧈!! I’m one person

[@oliviachen5419]

I’m going to try it soon. Thanks for showing us.

[@KirstenChristensen]

The grass fed butter is so good. I wish it was unsalted though

[@donnalaplante6589]

NEK Vermont ❤️ Cabot creamery Best Butter

[@melissawingfield8666]

Thank you for another fun video to watch! Always look forward to seeing them! 🙏❤

[@BarbaraCullum]

Moses is the sweetest little boy! He really wants to help! Love y'all's shopping trips. 😊 The girls are all so pretty. Everyone have a blessed and beautiful evening. Stay cool!🥵💓👋

[@EmilyEmilyEmily01]

Neta with her big sister is so sweet! I was a baby hog as a kid 😂 and wanted a little brother so bad - that was not happening but any chance with friends or church I had a baby on my hip.

[@janine5575]

Sweet little Moe is the best helper. He definitely needed some ice cream after all of that work. Thanks for sharing everything you do with all of us ❤

[@tribalwoman138]

Moses is quite the little helper. thanks for taking us along on your food shopping, it's fun watching the kids help and pick out what they want. Netta is growing fast. Pretty soon she can sit in the shopping cart.❤

[@ilonacrooks5899]

Hi from Australia, hey Amber wrap your avacardos in foil and store in the fridge until ready to use, they store better this way and don't go off as quickly. Sending blessings 🙌

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Oh good to know!

Moses is such a handsome little boy...and Netta is just beautiful. Darling little faces.❤❤❤

[@normadvelez80]

Iove your food haul, Yum!

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Love grocery shopping with the family!

[@michellewilson4815]

Another great shopping 🛒🛍️ video. Love to watch and see, what you will be having for dinner. Great helping everyone.

[@randombeautifulsouls1810]

I find that tide cleans so much better that I don’t usually have to use the extra product so it’s worth the cost .

[@TracyannBoyle-wm2zo]

I love moses haircut. I noticed it last visit.

[@Summersaz]

How is chloe keeping? She's walking so much better now! ❤ I look forward to your videos. I deal with chronic health issues and wish I was able to have a big family like yours. Hopefully I can be a mum one day it's all I want from life xx

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! She’s feeling so much better!

[@mustlovedogs5569]

U could use a wagon on the subway from harl m to trader joes. Just make sure the local subways have a lift

[@cherylduncan5158]

Moses is so cute with his new haircut ❤

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Moe is so adorable 😊

[@robindearborn1486]

I've watching the videos mom and dad a very calm demeanor... The kids are definitely most helpful you can tell they were definitely raised well Only thing that bothers me is everything somebody has in their hand she takes and has to put it on video or whatever you wipe take it out of their hand is what I don't understand... Love the idea of her menus too. Do have a question does I think I missed it somewhere what does mark do for work. I'm gonna guess she's a stay at home mom because she has the 2 little ones

[@roreyb7]

Little Netta is growing like a weed she's beautiful as are all you're children. Love to watch your shopping excursions and what you eat in a week always wonderful food so much verity .Many times I have wanted to be at your dinner table tasting all the delights.

[@BarbaraMulligan-v8m]

I notice you (& others) say “bring” when we would say “take”, i.e “she’s bringing them to the game”. I notice it on other Channels too. English language varies so much across the world.

[@cynthiamateo9450]

I saw friendlys pie at the last store in the freezer, ooo yum. I miss friendlys

[@MatindianGirl06]

Hi Caravan Family. I enjoy shopping with you all. In fact, if it wasn't for you all, I wouldn't have known that Costco has the Kombucha variety pack. That has been hard to find. Thanks. Anyway, take care, be safe and enjoy your time with your cousin. 😊

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Y’all are doing great today on what you’re spending!😮 something has happened with the sound..😮 Amber I know why you like to go shopping with your husband!!😮😊 so you can get those kisses!!❤❤❤

[@DonnaGarcia-s9t]

Planning meals for a big family is tough. My Mama shopped for 16 of us. Trying to plan meals that everyone liked and fit in the budget.

[@iknowlinda]

The Kewpie mayo at Costco is really unique and delicious. It has a mild umami flavor. I recommend trying it, it's so good! Thanks for sharing your sweet family, I really enjoy your videos. You do a great job with your content!

[@ericalissette2078]

Those grapes you got are super sweet. They are like the cotton candy grapes. They are delicious

[@geraldineevans735]

Do u guys not have Baked beans in tomato sauce in a tin ? For beans on toast ? ❤❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We can get them from Amazon but Naomi wanted to try making them haha ❤️

[@knottyhead007]

Don’t forget the Lincoln Market 💋 kiss 😘!!! Also Mo looks so big ( thought he was Enoch ) and Neta grabbing for stuff !! Mo with two lollipops!! Melody Joy is kinda quiet

[@JennaBerglund-j1e]

Where I live it is 2.5 hours one way to our closest Costco or Sam’s Club. When I go it is an easy $400-$600 depending on how many extras I need to get for birthdays etc. what I do to cut down on what I need to pick out and drive home, is I order shelf stable stuff online. Laundry soap, crackers, toilet paper, wipes, diapers(back in the day) drinks, paper plates etc. I have a list of a few items they won’t ship for various reasons but for the most part everything I get is deli, cooker or freezer items.

[@valeriemurphy8628]

Moses is growing up so fast!

[@lanadixon1822]

Aldi! You could save so much money there!! Shop there first!

[@donnalaplante6589]

Hi funny just finished my haul Maine ❤ sitting in my car eating pizza

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! It’s so good!

[@SineadybabyBL]

Beans on toast is a popular lunch or tea here in Ireland and in the UK. It's made using tinned Heinz or bachelors baked beans heated up and poured over hot buttered white toast. You can make your own of course (probably healthier too) but you can get organic tinned baked beans from Heinz for the "True" taste ❤

[@TheSiobhan12]

Yes, was going to say the same thing. Good with cheese on top. That’s how I like it. Also with a cuppa.

[@SineadybabyBL]

@@TheSiobhan12 and salt and pepper on top....

[@MargaretKearns-r1n]

Hi Amber mark another great shop mo ehat can i say but your such a good helper with dad and your just beautiful live about the cherrys he full of fun.cannot get over price of jam i have beans on toast twice a week toast has to have plenty of butter for me 🤣❤️❤️ the girls also great shoppets live to all ❤❤☘️☘️☘️

[@mustlovedogs5569]

U should buy bulk rice from Costco and keep in a large container

[@mustlovedogs5569]

What is a weekday during the day like for you? Do the children go to school or homeschool?

[@Magazinelady]

Amber homeschools.

[@matteosala4012]

Questo video mi piace molto siete fantastici e simpatici vi adoro vi seguo sempre ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenmclachlan3677]

Heinz baked beans on toast yum x

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video amber

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏❤️

[@matteosala4012]

Mi piacciono i vostri video che pubblicate ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@matteosala4012]

Enoch è un piacere rivederti ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JustMeeee2]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@therasawoodland1621]

When you buy your hot dogs do you take all your drinks home😊

[@matteosala4012]

Aspetto il vostro prossimo video vostro ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shelleydavies1639]

Beans on toast is classically made with good old canned pork and beans

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

wonderful foods🌷

[@angelahandy4119]

Love how Mo is such a great little helper 😊nice shopping haul,looks like it will be a great menu for the week❤

[@shellyhart7112]

Can yall please go aldi they have good cheese for charcuterie

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes I want to go again! Last time they didn’t have much but I think I went too late. I think it would be better earlier.

[@matteosala4012]

Vi adoro tantissimo ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@halehvafai8700]

Remember you did an interview bac k in the summertime with your daughters? Can you do that with your sons too?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! That’s a good idea.👍🏼❤️

[@michaellenohio6893]

New content idea...The infamous smoothies...make one for us...power greens!

[@donnalaplante6589]

Maine ❤ first Costco Scarborough 😊

[@kariwebb5523]

Moe is talking so good. I love that he always wants to help.

Parsley loves a lot of water.

[@RayJoannThomas]

What is Cabuucha?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Kombucha is a fermented tea and juice drink.

[@kimkerley4218]

I wish sweet Enoch could get some new pants. He is the sweetest 😊😊😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! His birthday is coming up and he’s going to get a lot of pairs.

[@Linda-in9ns]

Hello Family 👋🗽🛒🛍️

[@sophiemorrison9820]

Trader Joe's is Disneyworld for us grownups.😊

[@amandanicole7955]

Mo is looking like a little boy and not a baby!!!

[@alohr3491]

How’s the basement apartment coming along? What is in it? Who is in it? Just wondering what it is being used for

[@marykoufalis7666]

Nobody is living in it. It's basically used for some storage and a play area. And I believe they may have the idea to get a second fridge for extra stock up.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Josiah has a room there and loves it! Also we use it for storage.

[@cherienaera3751]

What IS the story behind the lincoln market kiss??!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Haha I guess it became a mini date for us❤️

[@TracyannBoyle-wm2zo]

Try Rao's pizza sauce. Very good.

[@matteosala4012]

Il bebè è carino mentre porta il carello ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Lychee is mostly imported from China, vietnam, India, se Asia. In 2022, Mauritius exported $15.7 million in raw sugar to the United States, making it the third-largest destination for Mauritius's raw sugar exports that year. The United States was also one of the fastest-growing export markets for Mauritius's raw sugar between 2021 and 2022, along with Madagascar and Germany. The main destination of Raw Sugar exports from Mauritius are: Kenya ($48.5M), Spain ($22.4M), United States ($15.7M), United Kingdom ($15.5M), and Italy ($15.4M). The fastest growing export markets for Raw Sugar of Mauritius between 2021 and 2022 were Madagascar ($11.4M), United States ($8.85M), and Germany ($2.87M). I don’t find a lot of lychee standing out.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Id run this stuff by your oldest son. He’s the king of BS. If he doesn’t know it and his old men’s clubs can’t make it up- he will gladly step to the challenge.

[@amyrivers4093]

@@cumberlandquiltchic1 You are certainly opinionated and in this case plain rude. You have posted over 100 comments on this channel telling them what to do and what they shouldn't do. You mentioned in one comment that you are old so that may be why you are unstable mentally. You act nice one minute and a complete bitch the other but it's not an excuse for verbal abuse. Telling a mother that her child is full of bullshit makes you an ugly person. To say that after spurting out a bunch of so called statistics is an oxymoron.

[@debbiemaclean4232]

What is kombucha?Never seen it where i live.Im curious.Nice haul.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

It’s a probiotic tea and juice fizzy beverage.

[@debbiemaclean4232]

@TheHappyCaravan oh .I must look for it.Does it taste good?

[@marykoufalis7666]

​@@debbiemaclean4232It's a very acquired taste, and every brand tastes completely different. It's fizzy with a little bit of a tiny flavor due to the fact that it is fermented. So it truly isn't a one for all. You may have to try many different brands to stumble upon one you enjoy. And it's wise to not drink more than 4 to 6 oz. a day. Once it's opened, it must be finished in a few days.

[@matteosala4012]

Enoch io ti amo tantissimo 💓❤️💓❤️💓❤️💓💓❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💓

[@amaiaamaiaa]

have you guys tried aldi?

[@katherinemay9131]

How come you don’t shop at Aldi since it’s so close to Costco?

[@NilaRegenstein]

Mark went in once of course it was late and he didn’t think it was any good. You got to be a cherry picker at different grocery stores. Plus you could bigger items at Costco like rice or other items store in basement. Refillable water bottles would save a lot and for our planet. 🌎

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Maybe time constraint as they shop one night a week?

[@TheHappyCaravan]

There isn’t much stock in the evening when we go but I’m thinking of taking an Uber sometime by myself in the morning.

[@Faeroy22]

I’ve tried two different Aldi’s near me a couple times and they are gross. If they have produce, it’s limp or rotten. Meat, no thanks. It’s a waste of time when a store is not reliable and consistent.

[@katherinemay9131]

@@Faeroy22 thank you for the heads up!

[@shelleydavies1639]

Not sure what you mean by avocados were bad...if they are brown, just put them in smoothies...nothing wrong with them

[@gabrielleholloway9609]

Anna take the ice cream right out of Moses hand before he could even take a taste

[@lindashively2530]

Do you have Aldi in NYC? If so you should totally check it out. They have some good deals.

[@marykoufalis7666]

Yes, she mentioned. They have been, but unfortunately, they went later in the evening and there was not a lot of produce left.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Ours doesn’t have much stock when we go but I’d love to check it out in the morning.

[@matteosala4012]

Ci vediamo sabato pomeriggio alle ore 18.00

[@donnalaplante6589]

Hi are first Costco Maine ❤

[@andreanittel2240]

if u used real plates and bought paper towels at the $ store, u could save quite a bit of $ over time.....

[@ASC470]

M, the happy helper!

[@nancycolbert2703]

Why do you not use a stroller for Netta and Moses?

[@Magazinelady]

They are happy with their routine.

[@maritkristianehauganwick7721]

❤

[@betheurich7790]

You only got one Salsa??😊

[@karenjoy7557]

Why don't you put some more Parsley Seeds in the backyard if it is going to seed and Power food isn't it only baby spinach you could grow that in a pot plant container out the backdoor beside the house it would only take maybe 2 weeks to start to grow also Rocket is easy to grow for your salads and lettuce...would be cheaper than store bought food and healthier...easier only need seeds from that flower shop down the road...😂❤😂❤😂❤ Make the kids for baseball game sandwiches and juice containers... sandwiches curry egg sandwiches with lettuce easy and yummee...😂😂😂

[@sherryd339]

Where are the kids while you are in Lincoln Market?

[@marykoufalis7666]

Well, they like to make us think they're back home, but they're actually in the van waiting all by themselves. It has been addressed way. Too many times by people who are concerned, but they don't seem to be concerned.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We drop them off sometimes or they wait in the car. Lincoln market is across the street from a police station so it’s one of the safest spots in the city.

[@kimlovejoy2710]

Here in Ohio if you leave kids in a vehicle to go into an establishment regardless if it's by a police station you would be cited and children services possibly called ​@marykoufalis7666

[@kimlovejoy2710]

​@@marykoufalis7666 Here in Ohio if we go into an establishment and leave the kids in the van regardless if by a police station , we would be cited

[@marykoufalis7666]

@@TheHappyCaravan The safety concerns are not just that somebody could break in. With all the snacks they bring in the car with them what if a little one chokes or has a medical emergency? It is irresponsible and unbelievable that it continues to happen. And the false sense of safety that they're parked in front of a police station is mind blowing to me. All this so that you can record.

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

I recently tried to make my own fajitas. I was surprised at how easy it was! And they were delicious!

[@BeverlySmithJohnson]

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