First, a Grumpy, Pregnant Lady Rant... Then Shopping │ Large Family Shop with Me ║ September 2017

After regularly getting badgered about our family eating snacks and soda, I'm just not in the mood for dealing with rude comments. Pregnancy hormones are apparently making me less patient! Nutrition is, and has been, a very important topic of study for me over the years. It's through that study that I was able to get over my "eating disordered" thinking and embrace an inclusive diet in which we no longer label foods as good and bad, but instead embrace ALL types of food as part of our joyful diet. I understand that there are many methods out there for feeding ourselves and our families and I have no judgments about how any other family chooses to do it. It bothers me a great deal that some people who choose more restrictive diets are among the most aggressively rude commenters that I have. I find it extremely rude to behave that way and I, myself, couldn't imagine talking to strangers about their family's habits like some feel so free doing to us. I'm choosing to block those people because it feels like too much sometimes.
As a family of 10 that eats at home almost exclusively, as well as feeding lots of guests each week, we produce around 1,700 servings of food (snacks and meals) each month. Our Walmart shopping only represents a very small amount of our food purchasing. We buy most of our food at our local grocery store. We also buy bulk foods from www.azurestandard.com and www.alisonspantry.com.
This was a VERY poor year for our garden, but we're still in the process of preserving this year's harvest (about 550 pounds of food.) (We picked our apples after Tom and the kids got home from their bike ride and we had 162 pounds of fruit on our tree!) The kinds of plants we grow in our garden include: apples, apricots, asparagus, beets, blackberries, blueberries, cabbages, cantaloupe, carrots, cherries, corn, crabapples, elderberries, garlic, gooseberries, grapes, green beans, hawthorn berries, lettuce, onions, peaches, peas, peppers, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes and watermelon, as well as a variety of culinary and medicinal herbs.
www.andreamills.tv
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[@mallorymuse4515]

You should not have to justify what your children eat to anybody. I'm sorry you endure such hypocrisy. Many blessings to you on your new Mills family edition 🍼🎀

[@MRsMoON84]

I’m gonna miss seeing you in your “shop with me” videos, RIP Andrea 🙏🏼

[@bubblybernice4863]

And date night.😔

[@kristaw2686]

These videos will be so precious to the kids. ❤

[@NikkiSchumacherOfficial]

Same. Even tho I didn't hear of her till she was ill. What a precious family

[@bonniescott6470]

Nikki Schumacher Official I agree x

[@Jen.E]

@@NikkiSchumacherOfficial I didn't either. I missed out on such a great vlogger.💔 I'll be watching all of them from now on. Praying for her sweet family.

[@1214rdc]

I rewatch just to hear your voice. Miss you Andrea Mills.😢

[@MySpaBunny]

I thought I was the only one☹☹☹

[@darlene6670]

I do also, I miss her so much, her soft kind voice and comfort reasoning!

[@darlenehynes855]

I do as well.

[@rhondachapman7136]

I miss you, Andrea. Thank you for leaving all these videos behind. We have so much to learn from your life. Praying for your family every single day.

[@athomewithmelissa]

@Rhonda Chapman what did Andrea die from? She seemed like a very kind woman and caring mother.RIP Andrea🙏🏻💝

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

@At Home With Melissa It ended up being breast cancer, but we didn't know until after she passed.

[@ChihuahuaMama54]

You were always so organized and gave the best Birthday Parties for your kids. My heart breaks for them not being able to have you there with them anymore😞💔♥️

[@NeedleNanny41]

How precious to see mommy rocking and comforting her little tired Claudia.

[@TheDailyConnoisseur]

Hi Andrea, There must be something in the air because I had to recently address mean comments on my channel and I never do that! Sadly, it's part of being a KZbinr. I find that most people are "me" centric. They think about themselves and what issues are important to them and if you don't do the same thing then some of them can criticize. Keep doing what you're doing. Your channel brings joy to thousands of people and we love your content because it's authentically you! Much love to you all. ~Jennifer

[@tinaapplegate5914]

the Daily Connoisseur I so love that you watch Andrea`s channel !!! I watch your channel and love it as well !!

[@junbh2]

I think some people use the internet to let out frustration...

[@stepheniegilmore685]

I love both your channels so much! You both create joyful, helpful, beautiful content. Keep up the great work, dear Jennifer and Andrea. XO

[@2u2a]

That was the most polite "rant" that I have ever seen :)

[@shaybatty3785]

I love this one. It shows how strong of a lady Andrea was. Miss her so much already.

[@maryphillips203]

You don't need to answer to anyone, your children are not starving your doing great if you ask me, you live in the real world kids drink soda,they use computers. I love your channel I am alone in this world and you bring me great joy.

[@123mintjelly]

You are one of the nicest people on this planet - efficient, creative, kind, and I am shocked that anyone could be critical . I look forward so much for your videos.

[@LindaKordich]

As an elder, may I recommend that you focus on the love and support you get from those who appreciate your entire family and your beautiful and selfless nature? People who criticize you are the ones who are looking for ways to steal your joy and love from you. If people only knew that love and joy were the greatest sources of nutrition, they would never utter a negative or ugly word about food choices. A famous doctor once said, "A happy person can digest a rock." You have inspired SO many of us, and continue to do so. Sugestion: Whenever you see a negative comment, delete it immediately and don't read it! Stay courageous and be your loving, wonderful and ever so optimistic self....there's SO many of us who rely on your beautiful posts.

[@TomMillsFamily]

I tell her to do the same thing, but she cant do it! She has to torture herself and read them for some reason! Shes getting better at it though.

[@LindaKordich]

Hmmmm.....best to keep a watchful eye on those negative comments before she can get to them.....and delete them, lol! We need to preserve her sweet nature and dedication to the work you're all doing to help uplift our world. :)

[@patriciaorsborn7165]

Linda Kordich Amen, well put, I was trying to come up with words like that, but you did a much better job. 💖

[@patriciaorsborn7165]

Tom Mills Bless your heart, what a great husband!

[@karahamil3657]

Linda Kordich we can't delete then but she could appoint a moderator, perhaps Tom to delete them.

[@pattymassey5357]

They need to stop picking at a splinter in your eye and deal with that pole in theirs. Hugs to you. You are doing so well with your family, they are healthy, happy and so full of love for each other that they just bubble. Pay no attention to those trolls

[@happyinharned9583]

Patty Massey Need to watch Toms video about why they have so any kids....it is so good and shows what a great Dad he is as all he videos show. This family is so organized and full of fun and love. This Mom is amazing.

[@patriciaorsborn7165]

lol, I've never heard it put like that, but it's so funny and really gets your point across, well done!

[@HOODSSWEETIE]

I love how patient you both are with your children. Your kids are so well-behaved.

[@nicoleshrout9393]

I loved this lady!!! She was everything I view as "good" in a person! What a great mama and person she was! ❤️

[@hilda1170]

God bless this family.

[@sarahgoltz7949]

I don't usually comment but I want to say that I love your videos and I think you and your husband are doing an awesome job with those kiddos. 😊

[@HOODSSWEETIE]

We buy those Mountain Dews and Pepsis and you can hang them safely all around the sides of the cart saving you extra buggy space.

[@xOxOHaeee]

Tina Lynn Johnson Brewer Gatorade also! I do this too!

[@elizabethbecher7182]

Andrea, you make amazing videos, internet trolls are unfortunately a huge part of You Tube. Please don't be discouraged, your fans love you and your family. Also I ordered the stickers from Amazon! I'm excited to try therm out!

[@jasper63689]

She was a smart mama!

[@tphili555]

You are the most organized, creative, giving family. Go you!

[@Blessedbears]

Andrea, here is what I have been through in our food journey. I learned about organic, gmo's, fillers, soy and sugar. I am into holistic health and love to do herbs and supplements. But my journey to health came to a head when I realized my health was being effected by STRESSING OVER FOOD and not the actual food it's self! To me, stressing over each detail is so time taking and from research our mindset effects so much of our bodies health. We do days we are healthy, busy days where we do ready made things etc. I think people are so quick to write things and not realize how their harsh words are more harmful than the foods they are bashing. You are doing a great job and your reply was so kind and soft... I would have not been so gracious!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

To me, there are 3 levels to most areas of knowledge. Ignorance is Bliss, Fear and Control, Wisdom is Bliss. Most people get stuck at level 2 and become increasingly restrictive and/or anxious. But if you can keep going, you realize that 1. For all the dogmatic answers out there, experts don't really have a clue. 2. People I know who've been the most successful at complying with the "rules" have discovered it didn't make them better and often harmed them. 3. There's only one true expert on what your body needs and that's your own body. Your body communicates through hunger, cravings, etc., but we drown those things out by trying to follow the "expert's" rules. So if you keep going, you arrive at level 3. You stop worrying, you stop micromanaging, you start enjoying things and start letting your body dictate what you need. To those trapped in level 2, it has the appearance of Ignorance and they think it's their duty to not only micromanage themselves, but you, too. Misery loves company! :)

[@peggysueprater4205]

Hi. Having no family of my own, I am grateful for the time and effort put into making and sharing videos. During the time I spend watching your videos I enjoy being a small part of your family too. I admire the many skills in which you excel to manage and care for your wonderful family. I would advocate for more videos if it didn't make me feel quilty ---- I don't have 10% of the energy you have and I only work eight hours a day, not 24/7!!! Ok -- I admit I had tears in my eyes at the end . . . A sweet tender moment! Thank you!

[@ThePorchSwing]

I just love how she calls out dumb people! lol This made me smile. Tom I know you sometimes get criticism from people on what your family eats. Just remember Andrea would tell them like it is. :) Love this woman.

[@familyfarmhouse]

I love that though you were tired from shopping and had lots of groceries to unload, you just stopped and held your baby because she needed you! Thanks for that reminder of what's important today ❤️

[@victoriagranger4825]

You are a beautiful soul. You will be missed by many. RIP pretty lady ❤

[@debbiea6782]

Do whatcha gotta do girl. You know what's best for your family. Try and ignore the haters. Love your channel, easily one of the very best on KZbin! 💕

[@malina1239]

The ending of this video physically hurt my heart. Knowing that the kids never again on this earth will be held and comforted by their mom like this is unbearable🥺 I pray that the will find comfort and peace in the knowledge they will meet her again some day❤️

[@bubblybernice4863]

I'll be looking for her when I get to heaven.

[@doragoodin8372]

me too

[@maryjennf9181]

I love this channel, I love Andrea and I’m so so sad that she passed. I’ve been binge watching her homeschool vlogs and grocery hauls. And btw Tom I watch your new videos as well and your doing such a great job!!!! I love the whole family!! I wish I could be more like her, what a beautiful calm intelligent woman she was!!!

[@kimmmunsey4184]

Mean People Suck Pray 4 Them Keep Your Videos Comin ☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️

[@jessicaeaton3183]

I don't understand why people think they can judge what other people eat.. so annoying

[@jenniferwalker501]

Ignore them haters we true fans luv ur family and all thier videos..

[@zucchinipotato]

It’s the keyboard thugs. They want to judge everyone but only behind the safety of their monitors. You are doing great. Just shake those people with nothing better to do off. If they think that you exist off of only biscuits and small cans of soda, let them. Obviously, they have nothing better to do.

[@Whoknows867]

Zuleyka Mateo I call them key board warriors.. most of the time it's teenagers

[@bernadettemcmahon9057]

No extra stress on the wee one! Block, block, and continue blocking. Love your family especially the little ones...okay it's Claudia! Love her independence and free spirit. Take care of yourself 😊😊😊

[@esthers9140]

Soda??? How could you...here, give your children an iPad or video games to sit in front of for hours instead...it would be so much healthier.🙄 P.S..I was being sarcastic.😉

[@Witchyone131]

I'm absolutely am gonna miss your shopping videos. Rest well sweet lady ❤️

[@sandiemom8888]

That was my favorite videos when they went on date night, dinner and than shopping.. Such an awful loss...

[@bonniescott6470]

Witchyone131 me too🙏🏻

[@winterdawn23]

I'm sorry but I don't feel you have to justify to anybody the way you shop or how you feed your family it's nice of you to take us along and allow us into to your life I enjoy all your family vlogs thank you for sharing your life with me god bless

[@vanessahawkins3482]

I think you do the best hauls on KZbin. And to me you dont have to explain yourself.

[@heatherfeather2711]

I don't think you are being grumpy. You are always kind and nice. Sometimes people need to be told point blank to just stop it because they lack the ability to be polite and tactful.

[@heatherfeather2711]

P.S. I saw circus animal cookies on the online order. Did you ever try eating them frozen?

[@rainalynns]

Claudia crying with her tiny hands over her eyes broke my heart. You are such a blessing to your family.

[@pamsmith8268]

WOW!! People if you have a problem then no need to watch! Just block the negative people! It's your money and your choice on what you buy with it. When people start paying your bills and giving you the money then maybe they can have say so! GET OVER IT PEOPLE! Andrea I love your channel thank you😊

[@melissamartino894]

Sorry your family has endured the criticism. Thank you for continuing to share your life- I always enjoy watching

[@volition51]

You know, I'm wondering if diet/nutrition is about to become the new environmentalism: the next big movement where everybody (and the media) jumps on the bandwagon (vegan, paleo, whole food, raw etc.) because everybody else is, without thinking anything through for themselves. We know more about nutrition than ever before, but there are also countless studies that are impossible for the layman to verify, many are conflicting or suspect, facebook is filled with groups that may have some truth in them but seem to be almost cults......it's just overwhelming. What I love about your "joyful nourishment" approach is that it says life is good: trust your own body, go with the knowledge that you can verify firsthand, use common sense, and enjoy! You put so much thought into everything you do that you have the right to be grumpy when thoughtless sheep oops people try to tell you how to live!

[@chrisdeecaregiver2]

Hi Andrea, please don't let the haters get to you. You are a gem. I have learned so much from you . Your family has become like my family. I thought it was wonderful how you stopped what you were doing and rocked Claudia to sleep. She needed her mama and you were there for her. How much better off society would be, if all Mamas would stop what they were doing and rock their children just because they needed some mama time. Bless you dear friend.

[@glendaneal6084]

Eden mirrors the sweet and gentle spirit of her Mother!

[@jujubee2]

I think you do a great job with your family. People are rude but remember the bulk of the people you watch just love you and your family.

[@sherimartin9785]

Did Andrea do a blogpost about how she came to her inclusive diet? She was a very interesting person to watch on you tube. Sorry for your family's loss of such a dedicated mom and wife.

[@mamacyndiferstoyunboxing2215]

Andrea, your a bigger person then I. You are so calm when it comes to ranting. Love your videos Hun. Keep your head up and don't let these trolls get to you. Sending calming vibes your way.

[@kimr4610]

Andrea, you are about as perfect as a human can be! God has blessed you with such a sweet spirit! Please keep up just what you are doing❤️Your precious, well-mannered children are such a joy to watch🙂

[@jennlatona2797]

We shop the same way! Great minds! You're gonna be missed greatly, I have only just recently come to treasure your channel. The simplicity of life and finding joy in the littlest things 🖤🙏🏻 and VERY opposite of disgusting, the judgemental views of harsh people have tipped the scale on that one

[@Gr8lakesmama]

Hi Mills fam, I resonated with your comments about finding food balance by removing labels of whats "bad" or "good". over the last 5 months I have lost 96lbs. I would have never been able to accomplish this if I didnt change my thinking on what was good and bad. By removing those labels and looking at it as "everything in moderation" I no longer felt those temptations. I also find those mini cans of pop really cute, especially for the kiddos on taco night! Proper serving sizes can change everything! I also find that by going out to eat for celebrations makes the time a lot more special and the treat much tastier. Keep up the good effort, momma bear!

[@aprilgiaffis9498]

Jacqueline M I looooove your comment and can not say Amen! Enough!!!

[@saridawriting]

So glad you vented Miss Andrea, it's a quality of yours I really admire: speak your mind/opinion, and let it go. Great habit to have and teach to others. Thank you! 🤓

[@myalabamahome1125]

You are such a sweet Christian lady and such a good mother and role model. Thank you for allowing us to share in your life.

[@saundraquarles6412]

Rip sweet lady ..

[@bibimp]

i had no idea you were pregnant!

[@dominic.consiglio7470]

Vivi Pancake- yeah she revealed a couple weeks ago. I think it’s twins?

[@alyxthespideykid]

Vivi Pancake not twins she is only 12-16 weeks pregnant she told us she doesn't know the gender yet. I hope it's twins! Lol

[@rachaelh9299]

It's from 3 weeks ago name starts with pregnancy If you've not seen you should watch. Beautiful video, honoured that she shared the content (even the hard stuf)

[@megandanielle7862]

I didn't know you were pregnant!!! So exciting

[@dominic.consiglio7470]

Megan Danielle yeah I think it’s twins

[@patriciaorsborn7165]

dom consigy Why did you say that? Forgive me if I am wrong, but that sounds like you're making a comment about her size, which is very rude, unkind, and unnecessary.

[@jesscatley4383]

dom consigy its not twins, Andrea has never said its twins, but that she would be delighted if they had twins.

[@victoriamartin6136]

Rip beautiful

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

The world has a huge hole in it without you. You were an incredible women and the absolute meaning of ‘mother’ If for some divine reason you can read this Andrea I want you to know that the first video I watched of you was the 6 boys bedroom one. I’d spent the evening feeling tearful because we’d had to downsize and my girls were having to make do with less room, seems silly now to be tearful about that! But your video cheered me up, and I begun to feel very positive about my tiny house and how you don’t need lots of room to raise a happy loving family. I’ve watched your videos to remind me of how to be a mum when it gets hard and I feel bogged down. I appreciate you and I hope that when my time comes I get to see as I’d really love to be your friend x

[@livilou6165]

Nobody’s lap feels like Mommies lap, I still can’t believe you are gone!😢

[@titalinda9093]

Nothing more beautiful and adorable than watching a little child sleeping, feeling so secure with the parents love.❤️🌸

[@jeaniecolleen1739]

I am an Azure Standard coordinator. People are just to nosey. You do great with what you have. I really try to buy from my small town as much as I can, also. Our town is 7,000 and a Walmart is 30 and 60 miles away.

[@patriciamontagne1470]

I do that too. Once a month I sit down and inventory the monthly shopping needs I purchase in bulks at Walmart. Since i have limited mobility due to my injury that I sustain in 2021 at the beginning of COV19. Then, once a week I would pick up fresh bakery bread, and fresh lunch meats (deli style) at our local grocery store.

[@effieborchert985]

I miss you

[@danielleparks5084]

You just tell them momma 😂 the haters are gonna hate even if you buy a bunch of healthy crap they would still nit pick on it

[@marlenebranom]

I love this family!!! And I love them even more now because my heart hurts for the family!! Nothing like rocking in the chair with Mommy!!!

[@lisakn27]

What exactly happened..what did she die from?

[@kristinsearight3813]

Kacey cancer

[@mimikels9443]

Beautiful pregnant momma rant. 😚 Its hard to ignore the things people say regarding the way we feed or care for our children. My 12 yr old was dx with type 1 diabetes in 2015. Oh what scoldings we received and commands to repent for how we fed our children. My husband "needed to repent for allowing me to feed him crap". I "needed to repent for feeding him so poorly". I confess, I lost my cool with our ex-pastor and Hubby's mother. My mantra, now, is "Grace. Grace. Inform and educate but do it with grace. You did this very thing. You informed and educated with grace. Keep on keeping on as my momma used to say. ((hugs))

[@sanctified1ne902]

Kelsey I couldn't agree with you more. Inform and educate in grace! Last November, my son who was 13 at the time was diagnosed with T1D. Unfortunately, it is very dominant in my husband's family. His Grandpa was T2, Father, and 2 of his 3 brothers are T1D. Our son ate very healthy and was not a picky eater (ate all kinds of good food) and extremely active, and to this day, still is. Sadly, he got the dominant genes. Thankfully, our extended family knew better and were supportive. I am sorry that you encountered judgemental family and a pastor! Sickening. I would have been even more devastated. It is hard enough as a parent to try and support your child through T1 as an adolescent, let alone deal with judgemental people. Why can't people realize that we are all just trying to do our best as parents and some things are completely out of our control?! The two things we can control in life are: our effort and attitude.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I think that's the biggest lesson I learned in my years of studying nutrition- we don't really control anything. But there are so many that like to live with the illusion that we do and it can turn them into Really Awful People. I'm so sorry that you had people like that in your life!

[@knuddelkatze452]

Hi andrea, now i am grumpy😉! Don't even respond to those people in any way! It's your family, your body, your kids and btw your money you spend! You have wonderful, healthy kids not unhealthy skinny nor thick! Eat, drink whatever and how much of it as you want! No one should care, it is only your choice and it's annoying and sad that this even has to be pionted out! I love watching you and your family, thank you for putting so much time and effort into these videos! Now i'll grab myself a soda and some chips and keep watching😉😁!

[@charlie3281]

i enjoy these videos,sorry about the rude comments. The ending was the sweetest thing.

[@TIBBIEGIRL1]

You are so beautiful and so smart I wish I had what you have I wish I could’ve told you before you passed away I’m sorry I didn’t now may you rest in peace🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐💐

[@abbiesmith7706]

All things in moderation. That is what my nutrition teacher in college pounded into my wee brain. 😉 She was/is a very wise woman. I am forever grateful for her influence on how I think about food. There is freedom in moderation and all foods have a place. ALL foods.

[@JustSewTrish]

I really need to shop the same way.

[@LifeByJen]

I was shocked to see the food prices on the Walmart web site had almost doubled this month. At least on the items I normally buy. You shouldn’t have to justify what you buy for your family. People are so rude. Sigh.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I haven't noticed a big jump, but there are some things that I've noticed come from independent sellers and those prices are often very high. There are a few things I just don't buy on the web-site because they are so much more expensive than they are in the store.

[@bubblybernice4863]

Miss u every day. 😪

[@spiritmoonastrology4278]

Just found your channel and cannot stop binge watching. So of course I've subscribed. I feel so many good vibes from you. And I'm sending them right back! Thank you for your genuine content! You make me very excited to be starting my own family in December. Thank you ❤

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!

[@pamelaaverrett5848]

Oh Andrea, I miss you… You really had such a sweet spirit, an attention to detail, and someone I would love to have as a neighbor ❤️

[@sarakeith5480]

Wow some people were so unkind to you but you to me were a gem!! I hope one day we will meet in Heaven!! You made good sense and thankful that I found you after you passed!! You are blessing even though you are gone but to me never forgotten!! Love you Andrea!!

[@JohnRoth-ux7tr]

My condolences to your family 🙏 we have a friend who is also facing breast cancer may God Bless you all.❤

[@Ways_of_her_household]

Little Claudia at the end was so sweet! Really enjoy watching your videos 😊 ~Katie

[@volition51]

"Inclusive diet" is one of the best ideas I've ever heard!!! Don't know how I missed this the first time around, but I'm so glad that I just rewatched this video. Food equals nourishment equals life, and it's a good thing! Look at Julia Child and Jacques Pépin, they celebrated food. For almost 5 years since breast cancer I've been deep into nutrition, to try and prevent recurrence. But it's impossible to keep up with the ever-changing list of "bad" foods; there are new studies done every day. Two years ago I went whole food plant-based, no animal products, no processed food (although every food is processed), no oil. And all my bloodwork has stayed exactly the same, and all within normal range. I did learn new ways to fix different foods and I'm grateful for that, but there is something unhealthy about the mind-boggling, restrictive world of food fanatics. In reality there are no bad foods. It's important to enjoy what we eat, and to get on with life. I knew I liked your "joyful nourishment" theme, and now "inclusive diet" is exactly where I want to be. Thank you so much!

[@Mamajack716]

I think you should just add this same beginning clip to the next shopping video to hammer it home. Food shamming is terrible and you explained yourself quite well (as you usually do). Might as well re use the rant instead of saying it all over again :)

[@victoriacotnam911]

The end of this video made my heart so happy

[@AT-vz9og]

obviously they don't watch you often because we see all the delicious food you guys eat.

[@AudreyK-uo3co]

The way I see as long as your happy and your kids are happy that's all that matters. RIP such a beautiful person with an amazing family

[@dragonflyneb]

Andrea, being over 60 and not pregnant, haha I feel the same way you do. My Grandma was a smart women and always told me people can tell you how to live or eat if they pay your bills. It is so sad that people are so rude! I know people who only have 1 child and spend twice as much on food. Love your shopping trips and video's and just keep blocking them, they are just unhappy in their life and have an opinion in everyone's life. There is so much evil in this world today that we should be up lifting people and not bring people down (raised) IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY DO NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL

[@jessicavillena2662]

congratulations on the new baby come

[@dominic.consiglio7470]

Jessica Villena- yeah I think it’s twins I forgot

[@marlenebranom]

Poor thing it's no one's business what you buy and I think you do very well they eat very well with fresh fruit they grow can whoever was being mean to them they should be ashamed of their self now looking back on her and how they hurt her or upset her!! We miss you Andrea!!

[@leahhenshall7077]

Eat and drink whatever you and your Husband think is ok..If anyone has a problem tell them they are welcome to 1. Pay for all of your groceries. 2. Cook all of your meals. 3. Do better than you do.. OTHERWISE PLEASE KEEP YOUR OPINION TO YOURSELF. God Bless you and your beautiful family xo

[@growingfromhome.]

I have four weeks left in my fifth pregnancy. I’m sure people around me WISH this was the extent of my grumpy pregnancy moods. 😂 She was so lovely and gracious. I’m not that sweet when I’m NOT pregnant. Tom, I found y’all when you lost Andrea, so seeing her do the shopping things isn’t “normal” for me. I’m used to seeing you, now, but I like watching some older videos, too. Love all the videos! Praying for your lovely family, still.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Thank you, I enjoy reading the comments on the old videos...thank you for your support

[@cr5309]

Andrea you are not grumpy at all, you are an angel in comparison to me. I can't stand these youtube food nazis! I'd have told them to go you know what themselves a LONG time ago!

[@tiffanympm]

Oh andrea. This was in my recommendations tonight. My dear lost friend. Hearing your voice cuts me and heals me at the same time. You were a friend to many. I pray for tom and the kids. All my love to those

[@amythorne6353]

I love the rant ! I’ve always had people say things about how I let my children eat whatever they like, food is never used as a treat here if they want a soda they will have a soda, if they want chocolate candy whatever it’s always there. But 9/10 they will always choose water over soda, salad when we go out for dinner and the candy my son wanted to buy 2 weeks ago it still sitting un opened! Go figure lol. I always get asked how I get my children to eat so healthy by their own choice when I tell them they at me look stunned .

[@trifectalovin]

Amy Thorne So right - my parents did this and all of us siblings still choose healthy stuff 80/20, 30 years later! Food as “treats” is often a problem later.

[@amythorne6353]

I started to type out how I have seen children that have had such foods limited and used as “treats”, when they have been allowed it they will sit and eat a whole bag and can’t stop.

[@hamsterloverforever1]

Amy Thorne simply because you don’t limit them to crazily want that sugar!

[@patriciaorsborn7165]

great answer, you're so right!

[@locostasia]

Amy Thorne this is what my mom does too it's what I'm going to do when I have some kids.

[@Nightowlnursery]

Awe....... your a great mom ! You do an amazing job raising your family , people that want to be negative an criticize, their just jealous and have nothing better to do I guess . Y’all have so many fans that love and appreciate you and your sweet family ! Sharing your life with us has been a blessing to me I get excited when a new video is posted !! Love y’all ! Xxxxx kiM

[@StephRank]

Does any body knows if she actually ended making a video about why the freely eat all foods and not label things junk?

[@ellalee6502]

Your family is precious. You do not owe an explanation or apology to anyone. Keep up the good work.

[@teresayb.4457]

I loved the ending to this video. What a beautiful thing to include

[@iamtheirishgirl2]

What an incredible mother Andrea was!!

[@moonglow7710]

I would love to learn how you came to freedom about the food you eat. All the "information" out there makes me have all kinds of thoughts (good and bad). I worry about what I'm feeding others...dairy, gluten, sugar, is this too much bread, is this too on much sugar, is this enough greens, do we need more protein...on and on. Sometimes I just want to enjoy a corn dog with b mustard and a Dr. Pepper. It's so frustrating because I want to do right, but there's so much to think about, it's overwhealming. I want to enjoy my food and be thankful.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I really do need to talk about that soon. The most basic idea is that there are 3 levels, in my mind, to most knowledge. The first level, at which we all start is Ignorance is Bliss. Applying this in the sense of nutrition, when we're young, we don't care if something is "good" or "bad," we just eat what we like because we like it. We stop eating when we're full, we binge if we want to binge. Then we get older and "educate" ourselves moving into the second level, Control and Fear. Suddenly, food becomes something that's potentially going to kill us (slowly, of course) and it's up to us to figure out what's good and what's bad, to micromanage what we consume and to worry about our health and the health of everyone around us. Sadly, most people get stuck in level 2 and become increasingly strict and/or confused. But if you keep going, you read enough and get enough context and history to realize that none of the experts actually know much of anything. None of them agree, they can't see the forest for the trees, they manipulate studies in order to manipulate people and it's all about someone's bottom line. The "experts" taught us to listen to them rather than to our very own bodies and they replaced a joyful part of life with fear and anxiety. Once you become aware of that (and of what a house of cards the whole of expert advice is), you are able to return to the behavior of someone in Level 1, but with the wisdom of someone who's learned the folly of trying to control and micromanage. There's a mature joy that replaces to once carefree spirit. Level 3 is Wisdom is Bliss.

[@teamilanovic1339]

I've always thought you were a great mom but the end of this video made me tear up. It was so sweet and Claudia is going to cherish that moment when she's older ❤️❤️

[@angelovestea]

Awww, so sorry people r being mean. Seems they r hitting everyone. I say block tyy hem and go on. We love what u put out. Yr a busy mom and eat wha t u want and what yr fam likes. 😊 would live to hear about eating everything and not limiting food. I have done so much research too sometimes I feel like not eating cuz the food these days seems bad nut then u have busy days and ya just want to grab something in a box. Lolol get yr rest mamma and yr looking good. 😉 talk to u later sweet lady.

[@jasminer7804]

People have no couth. Love your videos.

[@homeschoolingmysuper7884]

Aw Andrea I'm sorry people are mean to your family. I may not agree 100% with your family's food choices (and a lot of that is just taste preference and how I feel after eating certain sugary or salty foods) I would NEVER comment on it in a public place! It's just bad manners. I enjoy your videos even though we come from completely different backgrounds. I homeschool my 6 kids and have learned so so so much from you! Thank you and keep up the videos please :)