FAMILY OF 13 - GROCERY HAUL 🍅🥑 NYC 🗽 COSTCO & TRADER JOES

See what it takes to feed our family of 13 for the week!
Our meal plan is:
Wednesday: Chilaquiles, Dinner: Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Sauce & Salad
Thursday: Ham & Cheese Pinwheels & Strawberries, Dinner: Lentils, Rice & Cucumbers
Friday: Potatoes & Bacon, Chives, Lettuce, Tomato, Dinner: Tuesday Chicken, Rice, Salad with homemade Ranch & Peas
Saturday: Sandwiches w/ juice, chips & grapes, Dinner: Fettuccine Alfredo w Broccoli.
Sunday: Easter Lunch: Ham, Corn, Hot Cross Buns, Walnut, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad, Carrot Cake
Monday: Spaghetti & Meat Balls Salad & Bread
Tuesday: Burritos, Dinner: Costco Food (Hot Dogs & Salad)
We shopped on Tuesday & Wednesday this week at Costco in Harlem & Trader Joe's on the Upper West Side. We also shop at Lincoln Market.
We bring Anna (11), Enoch (7), Melody (5), Moses (2) & Neta (3 months)
Our Family:
Marc 46
Amber 44
Josiah 21
Pearl 20
Elijah 17
Naomi 15
Noah 13
Anna 11
Chloe 9
Enoch 7
Melody 5
Moses 2
Neta 3 months old
#largefamilylife #momof11

[@jamiejettwalker]

Enoch is always so thankful & appreciative. It is beautiful.

[@myheatherfeather]

You can't help but smile when Enoch tells his parents thank you and how much he loves every snack that he is allowed to pick out for himself. He is the most polite little boy .........

[@boething]

I love how your older kids dote on the baby! My two older kids were 9 and 7 when my third one was born, and the two older ones loved on her all the time! They’re grown and gone now-sweet memories!

[@bevwalker2198]

I love how carefully Mark stacks the groceries perfectly, what a job it is for you both, love you and yours xxxx

[@erin_ching]

I love your videos and I love how your kids are so talented and so kind with each other. Take care always ❤

[@cherylduncan5158]

I would love to have a little boy like Enoch. He is so kind and so appreciative ❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karolrust2300]

You have a fun sense of humor Amber..we all gotta eat!!😊 I don't know if I've ever seen or heard Enoch complain about anything when on these grocery hauls. He is just so appreciative of everything. It sounds like Easter dinner is going to be fantastic!! Happy Easter and blessings for the family.🙏💜💛✝

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Happy Easter!🩷

[@Trishagram]

Enoch is precious. I totally agree❤️

[@mc5366]

Enoch so cute with his haircut and flannel shirt and jeans. Love the way your kids dress! 😍

[@angelahayden4324]

Melody is the funniest kid 😂 she cracks me up!

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

Hi, Enoch reminds me of my oldest son. He is sensitive and truly puts others first. Just watch out for him. As he gets older and has to deal with others. Sometimes, their hearts are just too good for this crazy world…. Sending much love. Happy Easter ❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! A tender heart!❤️

[@cathy91225]

Great shopping trips! Baby Netta is growing fast! Blessing for a beautiful Easter Season. Jesus is the Reason! ❤️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! Jesus is the Reason!🙏

[@cathy91225]

@@TheHappyCaravan 🙏🏼🙌Yes!!!

[@user-ys6fq7yx1b]

Love your grocery hauls. Can't wait to see your Easter dinner.

[@misschin99]

I hope Chloe's coming along well and continues to heal nicely. Thanks for sharing as always, sweet family 💖

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Yes she is feeling better and I’m so grateful that she I being looked after by the doctors!

[@lisalandry4879]

Y’all should pick up a pound of yeast at Cosco and keep it in the freezer(put the bag in a ziplock bag once opened) stays fresh in freezer for ages and more economical

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Wow that’s a good idea! I’ll have to look to see if our Costco has yeast.

[@ilonacrooks5899]

Hi from Australia, Enoch is such a grateful little person. You guys are doing a great job as parent.sending blessings 🙌 🙏

[@Nichas-dm1mo]

Baby Netta👶🏻 is so beautiful and adorable she looks just like you Mom. Netta is surrounded by a family of love and happiness 💕💞.

[@tinafrancis4293]

Thank you for taking us along on your shopping trips, love how the children are so good and helpful when out shopping, Neta is getting so big, love to you all ❤

[@melaniebrummett9926]

It just amazed me how you'll fit everything in one basket!😊

[@janine5575]

I absolutely love how organized your whole family is. I also love how clean your diet it. You're absolutely fabulous parents ❤️ .

[@susiecox3594]

Hey guys! Love all your videos! I hope Chloe is healing 100%! The kids are so cute and polite. You and Mark are so sweet to each other!

[@sherribolus]

So much fun shopping with you. I don't get out too much so you make shopping enjoyable,and your beautiful family just makes my day.Love from Hamilton Canada.Almost forgot, Happy Easter everybody🧡

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you! Happy Easter to you too!

[@MyTableofThree]

I noticed the Aldi sign as you guys were coming out of Costco for the first time. Have you ever tried that store out? Our local Aldi has a lot of organic items and affordable prices. I can't buy all we need there, but I do grab a good bit there and it saves me a lot!

[@ruthrunzer7853]

I was going to say the same thing. Aldi has some great deals and carries many organic and healthier options and I'm sure they are less expensive than Lincoln market. They also have a great selection of cheese

[@racheladams5299]

I agree Aldi is a great store.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes I went there but it wasn’t very well stocked. Maybe because there is a lot of shoplifting in that mall, but I want to try again!

[@MyTableofThree]

@@TheHappyCaravan ahh maybe so.

[@michellewilson4815]

Another great 🛒🛒🛍️🛍️ shopping video. So many great things to eat for Easter.

[@eztieder4772]

You guys are adorable!! Two Lincoln Market trips equals two kisses 😅It's so beautiful to see what a healthy relationship looks like! Great role models!

[@kimmberlie573]

Love the Costco shop trip. Marc’s cart organization. 😂

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! He’s so good at organizing!❤️

Can’t wait to see how all those ingredients are used for your meals especially for Easter!!!

[@jeanburby6492]

Have a blessed Easter! Thanks for sharing your shopping trips with us. Gives me ideas!

[@cherienaera3751]

You can grow ginger by planting it in the garden..apparentky..mines still stored in the fridge lol

[@robbieanderson5902]

Good healthy shopping. great parents…. And amazing children.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@jeanneharrington4606]

Melody looks so pretty with her hair up and her beautiful outfit ❤ Your kids always look so nice! Happy Easter 🐣🐇🐰

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏🥰

[@beckygrimes7596]

I love the," I like you, too!"❤😄

[@alisonleach6251]

Good chloe on the mend and its a joy watching you go shopping with Marc and some of the children , you look like,a idea family out shopping 😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@Justmeeee2]

You and another channel always make me wanna eat healthier, have I yet? No but I'm gonna! Thank you for the video and grocery haul!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you!❤️🩷💜🙏

[@user-fo7sx2pq4o]

Wow miss melondy you look so.pretty in your easter Hat babynetta wow beautiful and Enoch what a beautiful boy so kind enjoy Easter and looking forwaed to seening Ham ❤️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@user-qd2wd7ns9uAnnie]

I love the children and their treat party at the end of Trader Joe's... What a beautiful baby Netta always quiet and sleeping while you are out 🙏... so adorable ❤. Netta must be getting quiet heavy in her papoose... Amber, make sure your back is ok with her weight... All your children young and old are amazing and so attractive..HAPPY EASTER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.. 🐣🐣🐣🐣

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Happy Easter!

[@SadieGrace]

Happy Easter blessings to you, Amber, Mark, and all of your children.🙏✝️❤️

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Easter blessings to you too!

[@stacyr7678]

Yeah another video! Love seeing all of you.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@sandiebrown8291]

Your kids always seem like they are starving lol you cook stuff wonderful meals. I couldn't imagine only one can of soda a week and how you have to ration out food for so many people. Grapes for Saturday

[@user-no9nl7lb7t]

Loved this video! You guys are the best! Happy to see everyone doing well. Your Easter dinner will be amazing, enjoy. Happy Easter and God bless. I hope the kids have fun hunting their eggs.🐣🌈 ❤ from AR.🐇👋

[@gretchens.2756]

You both are so cute together! Thank you for sharing your grocery hauls and family with us! Neta is precious and growing fast. Happy Easter to you and your wonderful family!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@cathynevius2164]

I think the bad thing in a lot of non-organic oats and other crops is glyphosate (Roundup). They spray crops to kill off the foliage making it easier to harvest.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I heard that!

[@user-pt8vf3sn3w]

You have such a sweet family 😊norma

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏🙏❤️🥰

[@ntnab3]

Would like to see how you make your tuna melts and nachos 😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! The tuna melts are probably healthier than the nachos but cheese makes them both yummy!😉

[@maureenhammond3369]

Prayers for a blessed Easter!

[@pattycat923]

Love watching you guys, the love in the family is so beautiful 😍

[@barbarasquier2980]

i love your family and your videos!

[@user-or6ep1cg5h]

Moses is just so dang cute

[@caroldenisefrans9445]

Just love that kiss guys!🌹🌹

[@misschin99]

Every time I hear Lincoln Market, I start chanting kiss, kiss, kiss lol.

[@jillwalls9330]

Have a happy and blessed Easter and continued prayers to Chloe. 😊

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@JUSTCOZgroves]

Enoch haha 😂 oh my gosh that boy is so funny “sorry guys I think it’s closed😅”

[@janiceramer6948]

You have great helpers!!!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! So grateful for them!

[@ramonadesantis7644]

Lentils and rice is delicious 😊

[@jennfetters4909]

Are u able to turn neta outward? She seems to be very interested in seeing all the city lights. I’m so out of it when it comes to baby gadgets but they used to make these where u can face the baby out and they can see everything u see. Also really love that u put classical music in ur vlogs!!

[@jennfetters4909]

P.s. the germiphobe in me cringed when mark put his foot in the fridge. lol

[@user-jv3xt3cq7f]

Netty such a content baby. Bless her x x

[@debbiemaclean4232]

I hope you share your recipes All the lovely ingredients.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🙏Yes I usually put them on our eat in a week videos.❤️

Are all in in music and talented for those schools that's amazing

[@amyrivers4093]

I'm always surprised at how early your supermarkets close especially in New York. In my country most are open until 12am or are 24 hrs. Most of our Kmart stores (not a supermarket but similar to non food items you can get at your supermarkets) are open 24 hrs 7 days a week.

[@sugarbabyytf4812]

Luv your channel and my favorite melody

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏🥰

[@lindaang7814]

Happy Easter Amber ❤

[@tuantran4787]

Love family

[@itfitzme59]

Amber Enoch is so thankful

[@naturalsimpleliving]

I love the relationship you and Marc have. We are both so blessed to have wonderful husbands. Is your husband French? My husband has French in him, which I think brings out the calm and romantic side of him. Even with 11 children and busy days, our relationship has just blossomed, and I see that in you and Marc. It’s a beautiful testimony. Thanks for taking us with you. Happy Easter✝️ Sending love from Wisconsin💕

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you! Yes, Marc is French. Maybe romance is in the genes!❤️ I’m so grateful for him. I love seeing you and your husband together too!

[@audreyannelanfranchi6642]

My Mom was from France. I’ve spent most of my childhood going back and forth. The French are many wonderful things. But calm???? 😂

[@marjoleinvanlieshout9429]

Yes I love the chemistry you both have with your husband's. On that part I really miss having a partner!

[@susanwilliams1881]

Thanks for taking us shopping

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you

[@marshacovington3633]

Netta is so beautiful ❤ enjoyed your food haul

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️🙏

[@flyingdm5973]

Would love to see a morning routine!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

I’m not very good at my mornings but definitely want to get better!

[@marie3539]

When she only shops at midnight

[@angeliamooremoore6861]

I look forward to your videos every week.

[@victorian377]

Love all your videos . 🥰

[@user-ut9ep2ux5q]

Love your videos great family

[@catherinebrown7299]

Awesome video. Happy Easter

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️🙏

[@hannahfaithbear6290]

Happy Easter to my favorite KZbin family karma God bless you all and I hope you have the best Easter ever 🙏💕🙏

[@kathimeadows7869]

I have not been to a Trader Joe’s in years. You convinced me to look for one near me. I will be going soon!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

❤️❤️❤️Yes we fell in love with Trader Joe’s in California. So glad they have one here!

[@marymarks7046]

I’m not sure why I enjoy your shopping trips so much. It looks like sooo much fun! The kids are so helpful!

[@kninemama6228]

I’ve only just started watching, but I wanted to commiserate with you over the olive oil! Something must have happened to the Italian olive crop! Just fyi, my Costco is carrying an organic California extra virgin olive oil for about $15. I remember Ina Garten saying a long time ago that she loved the CA olive oil so that’s good enough for me!😜Now back to your video… Always so enjoyable🥰

[@user-jx4pm1zp5l]

Have a blessed Easter weekend!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! You too!

[@tangodaze]

That Societe Roquefort is my favorite cheese! Fantastic taste!

[@cherienaera3751]

Have you got garden centres to buy seedlings in ny? We havevplanted baby cabbages, silverbeetz, beetroot, and cauliflower for winter and our 11 chooks are down to four eggs a day with autumn here. I feel quite envious of you going to summer!! X

[@TheHappyCaravan]

We definitely want to plant a little garden!

[@MichaelaGronemann]

Happy Easter to a wonderful Family from Vienna/Austria

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you!❤️🙏

[@tammyhouse4537]

Melody is so cute

[@nayanpanchal39]

Great video

[@DawnPalmer55]

I absolutely miss the combo pizza at Costco, as well! I miss all the things that got taken off of menus everywhere. Olive Garden took all of my favorite dishes away and now they don’t really have anything I enjoy. It’s just sad!

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I hope they come back!

[@maureenhammond3369]

I pray for safety for your family. Horrible things going on in the streets. Be careful.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Thank you! Yes! Such sad news. Always praying when we leave the house.

[@marie3539]

Do dangerous. Why is she going late before they close in a large City.

[@taylorle1206]

I'm sure you hear all these annoying tips all the time - but making bread is so easy and so much better - you would save a fortune - and Naomi loves to bake. I only started making bread a year ago - and I am now a total convert.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes!!! Major life goal. I’m watching @farmhouseonboone for pointers!

[@user-no9nl7lb7t]

​@@TheHappyCaravanThat's a good one to learn from. Definitely knows what she's doing.

[@marciagreen1615]

C'mon 😅 with all those kids and baking bread on the top of that? Unbelievable!!!

[@RebeccaDavis]

Enoch is an absolute sweetheart!

[@emavlasceanu3622]

I saw that you have an Aldi close to Costco. Have you tried to shop there? They have a lot of organic, clean ingredients and a lot of things you buy from Trader Joe and Lincoln but better prices.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Their chips are as good, if not better than, name brands. I don’t usually buy off brand, but o so at Aldi. All their items are good. Plus big bags nuts and their chocolate from Germany is so good and super cheap. Can’t go wrong with Aldi. We just got one in my little town, I’d never shopped before there.

[@emavlasceanu3622]

@@cumberlandquiltchic1 I would like to see o video shopping at Aldi😃

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I want to check out our Aldi again, it was not very well stocked when we looked but I want to try again!

[@emavlasceanu3622]

@@TheHappyCaravan I can’t wait! I didn’t think about that but I am sure the one by Costco it’s a busy one and you have time to go shopping at night when it’s pretty much empty. Love your vlogs anyway.😊

[@MarthaGarrett]

Love your grocery shopping vlogs. How prepared you are with meals & lists. Question: Have you tried Aldi? I saw that there was one near the Costco

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! We went to Aldi once and they didn’t have much but I want to go again! The shopping mall there struggles with shoplifting unfortunately. That’s why the Target left.

[@Jazzybear629]

Melody looks like a little old southern lady, with her hat! I love it!

[@cumomsandcureloms]

Love Melody's hat!

[@bevmacmillan7079]

Groceries are so expensive now. You are so good at budgeting and getting healthy choices

[@saadiquagasant9754]

U should try a butter bean curry

[@TheHappyCaravan]

That sounds yummy!

[@naomihartman6623]

U did well Amber it’s so nice to see u and Marc are still so in love with Anna was a good help getting the stuff for speed shop mo is the cutest little boy with Spiderman way to go mo

[@TheHappyCaravan]

🙏🙏❤️

[@kelliepineda9822]

hubby is from.mexico n we've nvr heard of bell peppers on chilaqulias but might be good

[@user-kp3rv1cw5f]

Have your kids tried Coke Zero or Sprite Zero so good and no sugar. I enjoy watching all of you interact together. You have a beautiful family.

[@donnalaplante6589]

All those drinks have artificial sweetener which very bad her children are fine drinking regular coke

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Aw thank you! Yes they are not in love with artificial sweetener, but I love Diet Coke but I had to stop drinking it because it seemed to give me cavities! I have no idea why because it was sugar free. I think the doctor said the acid or carbonation or something was a problem for my teeth. But maybe I just have weak enamel.

[@user-wm4eh4gk5p]

Would it be too difficult to get everyone their own waterbottles to keep refilling? I worry about the additional plastic going into landfills every time you buy a slab of water bottles. Not criticising, your family is exemplary in just about every way.

[@sandyjay276]

Refilling from where?? NYC tap water is not safe to drink

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes, we’ve tried that but we had a hard time keeping track of them. But I would definitely want to get back to that!

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks for another wonderful video! Question- Is Marc a Marc or a Marco? Just curious. God bless.

[@TheHappyCaravan]

His real name is Marc, but his dad called him Marco as a term or endearment (his dad is French) so I call him that sometimes ☺️

[@SongSparrow-wf2is]

“man shall not live by bread alone” then shows the peanut butter, thats funny😊🌷

[@Trishagram]

Not everyone drinks soda. I personally think drinking milk is much better for those children. I am a believer in water. No soft drinks in our home. Our children are grown with children but all of them drink water. I have never missed a video and believe me they get treats. Great parenting. Love this family. I did feel sorry for Moe trying to ask something and Anna jerking whatever he had out of his sweet hand🥲 he is so adorable ❤

[@TheHappyCaravan]

Yes! I would prefer to be soda free but I’m trying to strike a balance too. So our compromise is one can a week. When I grew up it was one can a day haha…. But that was the 80s before we knew better.

[@gabrielleholloway9609]

It drives me when they do that with the little ones😔

[@beatricerubio3763]

You forgot the bananas at Trader Joe’s or Lincoln market lol ❤

[@gailobright8070]

Great video. 🙂 I just wanted to let you know, be very careful with that type of sling carrier for your baby. Its fine if the baby is awake and moving around. But if your baby falls asleep, and their chin rests on the chest, it can cut off the baby's airway. A few years ago I saw a news story, a mom thought her baby was just sleeping, but when she went to take the baby out of the carrier, the baby had already passed away. 😢 Take care. 🙂

[@melissalong8132]

Does Costco offer scan and go? It is a lifesaver at Sam’s Club! Or might help save time♥️