Grocery SHOPPING at COSTCO USA - HUGE HAUL!

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey FreeGang! Check out when compared COSTCO prices with ALDI prices! kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZu1mYGviqiWrJY

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

Costco is more money than Aldi

[@PepperSprayed-bc5de]

Remember, Aldi and Lidl (both German firms) are PRIVATE-LABEL retailers. In effect, generic brands. No brand-names. (Sure, Coca-Cola, Hershey's...Ubiquitous.) Much like Costco (which is an American company, of course) with its Kirkland house-brand, though on a much grander scale, and, truthfully, higher quality than Aldi/Lidl.

[@PepperSprayed-bc5de]

Hope this clarifies: "The H. J. Heinz Company is an American food processing company headquartered at One PPG Place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.The company was founded by Henry J. Heinz in 1869. Heinz manufactures a couple thousand food products in plants on six continents, and markets these products in more than 200 countries and territories. The company claims to have 150 number-one or number-two brands worldwide. Heinz ranked first in ketchup in the US with a market share in excess of 50%; the Ore-Ida label held 46% of the frozen potato sector in 2003." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinz

[@PepperSprayed-bc5de]

The U.K. national government (Westminster) operates a farm-protection program whereupon it helps to subsidize agriculture at both the retail and commodity level. It does this for fear of foreign domination of native industry. The United States offers farm subsidies to farmers, not retailers, as in the U.K. American prices fluctuate with market forces, unlike the artificial propping-up done by Westminster. That is why you'll see marginal differences for certain products, namely produce. (The margins are really not that different....) Great Britain is fearful of foreign dominance of its native ag-sector.

[@catherinesearles1194]

Aldi is not a Big box store like costco....they are different from start to finish.

[@martinknoerr8037]

I just love that expression. " You can't leave it there for that" I just love it.

[@sayitskay]

A lovely memory of mine. My grandmother (who passed away several years ago) gave me the book "Oh the Places You'll Go" when I graduated. Brings back such good memories .

[@FamilyFreedom]

Aw bless your Grandmother 🙏 What lovely memories to have! That is such a special book! Thank you for sharing that with us Kay 💚💚💚

[@BeckyWolfe-lg8fh]

I love that book. In the Dr Seuss document ry they made it into a song.

[@emsparamedic5183]

I'm in Missouri and enjoyed shopping at Costco with you. I honestly thought your bill was going to be higher, so I thought you did really well. Don't cry Katie, because you really couldn't leave some of those things there, especially if you don't have them in the UK.

[@kleeseaborne7632]

Heinz originated from Pittsburgh PA, they have a giant bottle of ketchup outside their museum :) Their football stadium was renamed The Acrisure from Heinz Field

[@FamilyFreedom]

Wow that's really interesting to know, thanks for sharing 👍😊

[@naomihartman6623]

I love it when Jo Jo said beanzzzzz

[@ESUSAMEX]

Heinz is an American company that is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Ah cool, thanks for letting us know! 👍

[@maria-k3g9u]

I'd love to see Jojo do a shopping challenge in the US. Just letting him choose all the food, i feel like it'd be snacktacular

[@Yesquire0]

Years ago I had a home big enough, and a full-size van big enough, and three refrigerators in that large home, that transporting a ton of groceries and finding places to put them once we arrived home was no problem. We routinely spent around $1,000 each time we went shopping at Costco, but only went grocery shopping once a month for the four adults living in our home. That included alcohol in addition to food. Now we are old, don't eat much, are empty nesters, and have down-sized into a smallish condo, and drive a mid-sized sedan. We don't need the portions offered at Costco, might not have room in the sedan to get them back to the condo, and have no place to put them once we get there. We haven't shopped at Costco for maybe 15 years, but it was fun while it lasted, especially all their free food samples on Saturday mornings. Brunch at Costco was the rule for the day.

[@bboyias]

Zip fizz are my absolute favorite. The pink lemonade is just the best. I have it with me at all times excellent excellent choice.

[@FamilyFreedom]

We've loved it!

[@ChloeSinclair-jt5kj]

Can't wait for another amazing video.❤❤❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Yay! 😁

[@sharonellis8776]

Hi Free gang. You did really well on this shopping haul ! xx

[@drdarbyii]

I was just there today in New Orleans and grabbed several pounds of shrimp, fresh French bread for a scampi tomorrow...the seafood in New Orleans Costco is lovely.

[@jamiryce3945]

I'm looking forward to the Costco UK vs USA video!! Also, hi from Kansas City, Missouri, USA! I'm very much enjoying your USA videos! I've been a fan for a long time. I wish you and Family Fizz would come to the USA together, maybe even do a meet and greet with your USA audience! See ya! 🎉💚

[@francinecousin2800]

Love when JoJo says Beans ❤

[@mikesahle1193]

Thank you 🙏 for sharing and pineapple 🍍 looks delicious in couple days ❤family shopping 🛒👋☮️

[@FamilyFreedom]

You’re welcome 😊💚

[@stevensteve7618]

For any Brit’s in Florida. Publix supermarkets sells a small section of British food items located in the international/ethnic aisle region of the store. You can get British baked beans marmite. Mushy peas. Mustards,

[@FamilyFreedom]

Ah cool, thanks for letting us know Steven!

[@dawnpardon9752]

I would love to see another blind fold food challenge please ❤

[@WilliamB161]

Can’t wait to watch this video 💚🇺🇸

[@celtic9333]

So excited for this one hope you're having a lovely time we actually have 22 degrees in scotland right now it's a miricale haha

[@FamilyFreedom]

Wow 22 degrees! That's great to know! We hope it continues 👌☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@racheljustrachel2732]

You got a good deal and it will last long because by bulk and plus all the stuff you got is mostly organic. And organic else where is expensive.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Live not live from sunny 🌞 Scotland Family Freedom and love 🥰 this video and thanks for being so inspiring. Lots of yummy 😋 vegan food in Costco. Love 💕 Family Freedom.

[@CrazieFrogz]

I'm not sure if Orlando has it. I just learned we have one here in Jacksonville... Food establishment called " Clean Juice" I think you all would love it. For breakfast or lunch.

[@drdarbyii]

Y'all are funny... definitely go to the bread section...

[@avacadman2155]

We love the beans from Aldi, only 26p per can too! 👍👍👍👍

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks for letting us know Ava! 👌

[@anthonysalomone3698]

I’ve bought lots of shirt for winter at Costco for great prices!

[@FamilyFreedom]

Nice!! 👌🙂

[@LindaDavis-hi2un]

Love this video! Thinking about getting a membership now because of all the organic food. Thanks for sharing.

[@FamilyFreedom]

You're welcome Linda, we're glad that you found it helpful. We'd definitely recommend getting a membership if you have a store nearby 👍

[@catherinesearles1194]

The frozen fruit is usually for smoothies..i use them to make jam. Not jelly or jello ..jam

[@BeaWms]

Warehouse shopping!

[@susie5668]

That's great everything is so big in the USA 🇺🇸 enjoy guys x

[@CrystalKYCAT]

We have the sofa that you can turn into a fort the grandkids loved it

[@IcYMilliex]

Loved this challenge 💕

[@202kittykat]

Omgosh, since watching this, Costco australia have announced that lounge that converts to a play centre

[@FamilyFreedom]

Fantastic!! That is such a great product, we were amazed at how many unique products there are at Costco 🤩

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

Bob the Costco's by me in Coventry UK has cloths . YOU make fantastic KZbin content .Take care and all the best. 😄😄😄👍👍👍

[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

Great prices. Professional shoppers. You saved lots because packages will last longer.

[@Sophieslifezh]

loved this

[@avacadman2155]

You could get those plushies if you bought a vacuum bag and they would take up no space and they are light too! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@karenmar1529]

Bob by the time of the haul I was thinking I was definitely going to see the heavenly hunks sitting proudly on the counter, sadly I think they stayed at Costco 😂 so funny and the bag of snap peas that said shareable, I like how Katie said No then, I could eat the whole bag too😂 I can always count on Jojo to say b.e.a.n.s 😂. The US prices are just crazy right now in general due to the economy. It's the worst it's been in a long while so for the amount of food you got you actually did awesome.

[@JaniceRigsbee-xx5ph]

I'm Muslim they put gelatin and bacon in everything here! Is really crazy what you will find in products that's why I'm always reading labels and I'm vegan.

[@FamilyFreedom]

We know what you mean Janice, the first time we came food shopping in the USA we accidentally bought beans with pork, luckily we realised before we are them :)

[@christinehart6430]

Ha ha. Has the cuddly toy got beanz for Jo jo? Beanzzzzz. ;-) X

[@Instantphojo]

I actually think that’s a great price considering all that organic products. Also, Kirkland coffee is actually done by Starbucks. So you all did really good!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@karamia517]

Would love to hear Katie or Jojo narrate a vlog. You over talk them.

[@cliftonmobile123]

You can tell he's real controlling

[@honorsilverthorne7227]

Hi! ❤😊 I use the bags of frozen fruits to make delicious smoothies, with coconut milk!! A dash of vanilla, a sprinkling of cinnamon, some non-dairy yogurt, and you're in Heaven! 😋😋😋 The way Jojo says BEANZZ, as well as the upcoming UK vs USA cost-comparison (plus you guys yourselves 😁) has made me decide to subscribe‼️🩷

[@FamilyFreedom]

Ooh that smoothie recipe sounds yummy!! 😋 We might have to heard back there now! 😃👌 Thank you for subscribing and for your kind words! 🙏 We really appreciate it and hope that you enjoy the videos 😊

[@dhannia20]

U should do a video with groupon it is their version Of vouchers on food and groceries

[@FamilyFreedom]

Great idea! We actually did a video where we only used Groupon vouchers for 24hrs, you can see it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y53VgqeEpNmrjrc

[@juliepepperman]

Love your videos!! Btw, Heinz is an American company believe it started in Pennsylvania. But, glad you love Heinz beans so much!

[@catherinesearles1194]

We put.bacon in beans and brown sugar at.the factory to make them taste good...use them at the next bbq. Its not a breakfast food lol

[@emilygrace5676]

They have Aldi in Orlando now :)

[@bthalsey5943]

You actually did VERY good w what you spent!! Costco sucks you in, everytime! Glad you are having a great “Holiday” (vacation in the US) 🩷

[@202kittykat]

Costco in australia is huge, very similar to that of this video.

[@lanamitchell6592]

Hi family freedom hope you are well and having a good day! Great Costco haul! I think I've been to Costco once when I was younger with my neighbour! I don't have a membership so I can't go again😂 I had the same reaction as Bob with what on earth is hanging from the sealing, the water inflatable thing😂. Take care Just keep rising 💚🌻🌿

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey Lana! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊 We're not surprised at the having the same reaction as Bob, that was a strange thing to see hanging from the ceiling! 😂 Have a great day, and just keep rising 💚🌻🌿

[@avacadman2155]

I have grown six Avocado trees from the stone inside. Some tell me they will not fruit as they sterilise them. I think that is rubbish. Takes years to fruit, about right to ten years. But the first one I planted is already two years old so, hoping to be about when they do fruit..fingers crossed! 😄👍👍👍👍

[@FamilyFreedom]

That sounds amazing! We hope that they bring you lots of tasty avocados! 🥑🥑🥑🥑😃

[@jasonparker5279]

Hi free gang I'm not sure if can take coolers in all I know Disney world is very strict on glass re usable water bottles from our personal experience having a cross body bag from ECCO to put a standed size warte bottle in each ones phone in hand sanitizer wallet.ect

[@melissakemp8071]

Love seeing this haul how long r u away for shopping in bulk lol 😂 It’s hot here in London right now am loving seeing your holiday x

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks for following us on this journey Melissa

[@lightening297]

Please do some videos of the parks x btw I've had 1 of the worst years of my life but I always smile when I watch your videos so thank you ❤x

[@catherineclark2949]

Really loved this haul and to see what they sell. There is a Costco near Chester but I haven't been, it's hard to buy in bulk when there is only one person. Not sure if the general public are allowed in, do you need to own a business? Look forward to your videos xx

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey Catherine, thanks for your comment 😊 In the UK I think there are certain requirements for a membership dependent on profession or other things. In the USA though there isn't 👍

[@kayleighcheek1180]

You can take a small cool bag into the park but I think it is just for snacks

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks for letting us know Kayleigh 👍

[@kateking1980]

Looks like you guys are having a fab time! How long are you out there for? Keep enjoying and thanks for the great vlogs ❤

[@MacktheKnife-r1g]

I'm a single retiree and I spend about $180 every two weeks for groceries without having to economize. That usually includes 2-3 packs each of chicken, fish and ground beef; and beef roasts or steak if I can find something that's reasonable. Food prices went up during Covid, but for a single people like me, food is still one of the things that's still fairly affordable.

[@mxfolkard]

Love these shopping videos! I find them pretty calming and something you can just relax and watch. “Its worth it” means “its going in” Have you noticed any branded foods like walkers / lays in the UK which is vegan but the one in the US isn’t or viseversa? #freegang #livebutnotlive #justkeeprising 💚

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey Milly, we're glad to hear that you find these videos calming 😊 Yes, there are some products for which the US versions are different i.e. not vegan or some differing ingredients - although off the top of my head I can't think of any examples to give you! 😂 But there definitely are some 👍

[@mxfolkard]

@@FamilyFreedom for some reason I don’t really get reply notifications so apologies that I don’t reply o your reply!

[@202kittykat]

Peanut butter pretzels are to die for, they are gorgeous. Can’t get them in Oz at the moment

[@aka4445]

If you are still in the USA please try and see if you can find Pickle Pops in the freezer section (ice pop)

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks for the tip Aka 👌

[@markmartin6466]

You can’t get a fair pricing if you compare your hometown prices with stores in tourist areas like Orlando or Miami, they will run higher. You need to go off the tourist trail to inner America, things are going to run cheaper. Not everywhere is the same.

[@allanrose2964]

I was guessing $249! It's easy to spend $200 there in one trip! You did good shopping!

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks Allan!

[@LittleBitofSunshine]

I love that book too it was the first book we bought for Harrison ❤️ And I’m so jealous 😂 all them gluten free goodies?! I would be in heaven 😂 And I definitely think you got the perfect ingredients for burrito bowls ❤️

[@avacadman2155]

Not too bad a cost! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kimbutton5850]

wow not bad for a us cosco haul ive seen people spend 700 -800 dollars

[@FamilyFreedom]

Wow, thanks for sharing Kim! To be honest, if weren't only here on vacation, we might have spent that much! 😃

[@sayitskay]

I wanted to know what you thought of the plant based milk at Costco.

[@catherinesearles1194]

Heinz ketchup is american and so are the beans. The Heinz Company was founded in 1869 by Henry J Heinz the son of German immigrants, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks for the info Catherine! 👍

[@maria-k3g9u]

currently watching and fingers crossed you kept the nugo protein bars, i used to order them off amazon to the UK as they are sooo good. I'm not sure what flavour you fot as a couple weren't great. The mint was my favourite. Nugo or Trek Builders bars are the best imo (and i've tried over 25 brands of protein bars). I love the no budget shopping videos as we really get to see a variety. Maybe visiting a food market/festival whilat you're there could be fun😊

[@rj-zz8im]

Again, not bad! I spend that much a week, at least. I don't shop well.

[@ESUSAMEX]

They are for families and parties.

[@elkepayne9308]

Hi guys. I hope you are enjoying your trip. Was just wondering how long you're away for where you bought such big packs of food? Xx

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey Elke, we're here for a bit longer, and this food haul was bought earlier in our trip so it should all be used 👍

[@dianemoulsdale6892]

Awe I love how you interact with each other , costcos pulls you in you’ve got to be very controlling when you shop there. I went today and just bought yoghurts . Oh to go in there and pick up and pick up and bankrupt your self . I’ve seen people with ice boxes in Disney if I remember correctly they hired a locker and put them in there and went back for the food through the day . I hired a scooter in Disney so we had everything on the scooter . ❤️❤️❤️

[@avacadman2155]

Hello my lovelies…let’s go to Costco! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@therichlife8657]

I did a review on my channel on those Vegan Wedding Cookies a few days ago. I think it comes out next week on my other channel. I gave them 10/10 and I’m not Vegan. Next time you see them. Give them a try.

[@WilliamB161]

Hi Family Freedom 👋🏻

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey there William! 👋

[@87654321j]

Looks Lovley

[@kimparrott7051]

love you guys xxx

[@FamilyFreedom]

Love you too! 💚

[@JP-ur8eg]

Heinz is sold in the UK but not a UK product. Originally made and headquarters is in Pennsylvania, US. This is one of the biggest misconceptions from Brits.

[@georginarigg8463]

LOved this video ive never be`n a cosco me and hubbie wouls love to go to one love Gina from staffordshire

[@Shogunz81]

This is the reason we have big pantries in America.

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

It is too hot in Florida. Here in South Florida it feels like a 102 degrees.

[@debbieblincoe9880]

Awesome haul guys! How long are you in Florida for?

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hey Debbie, we're here a bit longer 😊

[@lauravivo6144]

Good price

[@lorrainetrotter4737]

Avacado oil is better for cooking, imo. And, just generally. It has a higher heat point. I think that is what it is called. They also have it at Costco. I would recommend trying it at least once for comparison.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thank you Lorraine, we actually saw the avocado oil in Costco yesterday when we were there (video coming soon) We should have bought it! Maybe next time 💚

[@lorrainetrotter4737]

@@FamilyFreedom I would still say olive oil is good for things like if one makes their own dressing and that sort of thing. Although the avocado oil might be good as well. I have both in my kitchen, but cook with the avocado.

[@calvinliu6304]

Happy Friday

[@FamilyFreedom]

You too Calvin! (although it's Saturday now 😂) 👍😊

[@KatieJoMikell]

I’ve never in my life heard of anyone putting real peanuts in their cereal. That’s so interesting. Can you show us please?

[@JaniceRigsbee-xx5ph]

So how long are you guys on holiday in the United States?

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

Here in The States we do have Hines Bake Beans. 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@FamilyFreedom]

We must find them 😋😂

[@historybarf]

Where?

[@danielleigh887]

​@@FamilyFreedomyou will find the British ones in publix in there britt section , the price has gone up a lot. The other heinz have double salt and sugar .

[@danielleigh887]

I tend to shop in aldi first then trader joes , target then anything I can't get publix and to treat myself wholefoods or sprouts. Aldi is your best bet to keep the costs down.

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

@@danielleigh887 I started shopping at Aldi's. I also go to Publix,Winn Dixie,and Wal-Mart.

[@PepperSprayed-bc5de]

You see, you hit the nail on the head: You have to shop around in the United States, for this is a seemingly unlimited marketplace of enormous variety. Three brands of deodorant or toothpaste? No, more like twenty. In both choice and variety and pricing options, the American consumer marketplace is unrivaled. Brand-name. House-brand/Private label/Generic (like Aldi and Lidl) with each store having its own house-brands. Food clubs. Coupon-clipping. (Now, THAT would be something you should explore...) Bulk stores. Discount houses. Now, of course, online shopping. I can see how the American shopping experience overwhelms visitors/tourists/transplants. And, if you don't know what you're doling, you may wind-up paying more . . . . Do your homework, and SHOP AROUND.

[@JMarieCAlove]

I think the way you were only know about the baked beans you have with your English breakfast, here in the U.S. there’s a huge variety of beans, not just the beans made into baked beans. The main beans we use around the U.S. are pinto beans, which is also used for Mexican food (whole beans or refried beans).. And because we have a large variety of beans, there’s so many recipes for the different kinds of beans. I’m not too fond of most beans except Pinto beans. Being that I’m Mexican-American, my family born and raised in California since the mid 1900s, generation after generation, we always have pinto beans in our cupboards. It’s like a staple in our home. I really don’t like a lot of ingredients added to my beans, and I love Bush’s baked beans, but my mother used to always buy Campbells’s baked beans, the popular brand also in the U.K., but most of Americans always bought Campbells baked beans. And then Bush’s baked beans came along and we liked the flavor even more! Funny how that happened. We see t.v. commercials about Bush’s baked beans daily! Lol… I guess since there’s a large variety of beans, people can get creative with beans! Lol.. 😉🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jensm4026]

Of course we have a huge aisle of beans in the uk,that aren't baked beans just like in the states. Haricot,pinto,kidney,black eyed,black beans bolotti, canolini etc etc etc.

[@barryp8145]

I am from the UK now living in the US and there is no way on this planet that UK food prices are cheaper than the US. It’s not even close.

[@jessechristensen1074]

Costco is amazing! I wouldn't pass on a food because it's kirkland brand either. Kirkland is pretty good quality and even if you find cheaper, it's likely cheaper for all the wrong reasons.

[@FamilyFreedom]

Thanks Jesse! We're glad that you enjoy the Kirkland food too! 😃

[@happyabbie10]

I have the squishy with a subway 😂

[@PoorCatPortraits]

Those prices were insane even for bulk! 🤯 Not making me want a Costco membership any time soon 🤣

[@cornishmummyof4ukt229]

Hey, the prices aren’t great on some of the products I’m thinking if they have an Aldi they may be better? Must be exciting shopping there though?

[@FamilyFreedom]

Yes, it's very exciting shopping here and seeing the different stores and different products 👍

[@what_im_eatin_uk]

Did Katie really say we only have 1 flavour of baked beans in the UK? What about the BBQ, curry, cheesey, just to name 3 off the top of my head but there has to be 10+

[@jensm4026]

I thought that too.

[@FamilyFreedom]

That's a good point. We were just talking generally with regards to what is mostly available in all stores

[@KatieJoMikell]

You can take a pineapple that’s not ripe yet put it in a brown paper bag with a banana and put it in a dark drawer and come back two days later it’ll be ready and delicious.

[@GracyK-on2sf]

Hiiiii❤❤❤

[@FamilyFreedom]

Hi Gracy 👋

[@CrazieFrogz]

Katy got to visit a Dollar General we have to 3 kind. Ones a market where it has fresh produce, 2nd is Home store. Has so much stuff! 😆 the 3rd one is just normal one. It is smaller. Jojo they do have Legos. 😆 coolest thing about the Dollar General is the hidden PENNY items. We like to refer to it as Penny Shopping. Every week the company puts out a shelve pull list to the stores. The employees are suppose to pull it. But with the store policy. If the customer finds it. It rings up as 1 penny. The employee must sell that item for 1 penny & then go pull the rest. We never leave the rest though. 😆 I've gotten so hundreds clothes & shoes for mere dollars & turned around & donate to different non profits aka charities .. To learn this you have to be in a group. 😊