first days in NYC! grocery haul, apartment updates + exploring

[@ldouglas1987]

did you find the link to the sports bra? Im obbsessed!

[@brookemiccio]

yes here it is!! amzn.to/2ONdQ8A

[@daniellebowbliss9475]

@@brookemiccio is this the one you said is label a lulu dupe?

[@ajdjs7060]

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[@catherinetrugman4134]

Brooke- as a former New Yorker, my advice is to get a fold-up “granny cart” for groceries. Seriously. And you should be able to store it under your bed or hang on the inside of a closet door with command hooks. I know they look goofy but once you have one, you can’t go back!

[@kristinamarkovic657]

YES, Michelle Reed also used those when living in NYC!

[@divatesteddivaapproved]

Lots of good options on Amazon. I have one (don’t live in the city, but my garage was eleventy miles from my apartment) and it saves me multiple trips & keeps me from dropping things.

[@gigipc2488]

yes this is what people do!

[@CelizabethMM]

Please do. Must do better groceries too as well! Better eat healthy food most of the time and leave cheat meals once in a while.

[@mikaelamarquez445]

I was gonna suggest this also!

[@dietkoke]

You should get a foldable grocery cart for big grocery hauls! I had one when I was living in downtown and it’s a LIFESAVER! Make sure it’s foldable so you can just store it in your closet 😊

[@hward950]

agree with everyone here, granny carts save lives.. i have a cloth one and a metal one and they are the literal best!

[@maward1]

HI HEATHER

[@torischerle]

M’ best friend and i upgraded to a collapsible wagon!

[@jacybrazil816]

I do the same thing! I have no shame!

[@SamanthaNikoletta]

ok I know everyone in the comments is saying to get a little cart, and I kinda get that.... BUT as someone who has lived alone in the city for almost 9 years, I've found that only buying what I can carry in like 2 or 3 shopping bags actually helps me to not waste food.... I used to do "full" grocery shops and ended up throwing a lot away because you don't end up eating it, or it expires being only one person... so only buying what I can carry has really helped over the years financially!! just my 2 cents :)

[@KC-zn1mg]

How do you carry bulk stock ups on staples?

[@reginatheresa199]

I agree! I don’t know anyone in NYC who does huge trips because it’s not practical and most of us don’t cook every meal.

[@nicole-su8dl]

yes! i live in SF and generally just buy one bag of groceries at a time. if i missed something i’ll just go back to the store for a second trip later in the week. as a single person you really don’t go through that much food though

[@nicole-su8dl]

K C i personally don’t have to buy in bulk - if i get rice it’s usually a 2-5 lb bag. a lot of people don’t stock up either because space is tight

[@KC-zn1mg]

nicole Cool. I guess I need to stick to rural areas then. 😂 I love to meal prep and buy bulk. Sam’s club is my favorite store even if I’m buying just for myself.

[@alireed5298]

So happy to see this shift in energy from you!!! You’re thriving Brooke and I’m so excited to watch your adventure!!!

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@gracesweeney8939]

Also Brooke u should get those carts for the grocery store so u don’t have to carry all those bags back to your apartment! You can prob get them on amazon!

[@TheDessycha]

Yes! I was going to suggest that. I live in Seattle and shopping is such a pain. So, i get it!

[@melissasarmiento7955]

YES! These are great

[@mollythegreen]

YES this is what I did when I lived in NYC, they are life savers

[@TheJessicaTalks]

100% get a foldable cart on amazon! They have some V cute and functional ones!

[@anastasiafoley8882]

Those are def helpful but invest in a high quality one cause I bought one online and the wheels were HUGE so it was really difficult to maneuver on sidewalks

[@anquanettehouston5179]

The way I got myself to start cooking was I looked up “ recipes for two under 30 minutes “ on Pinterest and save the the other serving for lunch the next day!

[@kendaldougherty2306]

“We had a little banter going” I live for the banter

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@maggiecurley3110]

i’m so excited about this hot barista rn lol

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@quirky813]

I’m loving living vicariously through you in the big city, you look so happy. As everyone else has said, a folding grocery cart will save you. Hopefully when you aren’t using it, you can store it under your bed and out of the way.

[@megwagoner6180]

brooke i adore how much you care for and support your subscriber’s little businesses!! it is so thoughtful & i know it just means the world to them :)

[@kenyahuddleston5904]

I usually take my backpack and two bags for my groceries, usually just use my backpack and one bag. I’ve adjusted to just making more grocery trips than before when I used to have my car

[@stephanietorres8724]

I agree with everyone here “granny carts” are a LIFE SAVER yes you look weird but it’s so convenient when living in the city with no car

[@jaimebh30]

I enjoy grocery hauls, new places you discover, meals, and workouts. I hope you have a great week!

[@lnp1908]

I bring a backpack when I have to walk to grocery shop so I can carry some on my back and it isn't as hard on my arms

[@rachelgiallella4121]

If you're doing a small trip a backpack helps a lot to carry heavy items. Also a fold up cart is what a lot of us locals use. It's super convenient especially if you need bulkier products. One of those can usually fit 3-4 decent sized grocery bags :)

[@IAmOnlyMe27]

When I lived on a military base and couldn’t drive anywhere, I always had a backpack or something to help carry all of my bags of groceries. Made life so much easier. Also, online grocery ordering/delivery is a life saver.

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@ixchelreq]

brooke, you are the only social media influencer that actually supports your subscriber's businesses and gives them shout outs! one of the reasons why we appreciate you

[@KT-yb3bk]

I can't wait for all your NYC adventures! And that was so sweet of your Grandma to send you flowers! Proud of you, Brooke!

[@karleywhite6941]

I love how real your vlogs are Brooke - you're still relatable even though you're an "influencer" and I love that! Also, for cooking what I've found works for me is to just look up recipes on pinterest that take less than 30 minutes or so and plan out all my recipes before I go to the grocery store - so I'll add all the ingredients to my list and have all my dinners for the next week or whatever planned out and then I have everything I need and have no excuse to not try the recipe! I find if I don't plan like that and just buy random things to make meals from I always end up ordering food instead

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@camellecurrie5608]

“I feel like we’ve just skipped summer.” That hit deep lol

[@chioopet]

Definitely get those wheeled carts!!! They’re a lifesaver for anyone without a car and living in an apartment.

[@mzmistyb]

I love hearing real life stuff about living in NYC. Like how to get groceries home.... navigating the subway ect.

[@summer16455]

If you have Amazon Prime, you can get deliveries from both Whole Foods & Fresh (both for a good price). I like to do that when I need to stock up on a lot of stuff and don't want to haul it all back from Trader Joe's. And it's definitely affordable!

[@anastasiafoley8882]

I love the energy of this vid!! Can’t wait to see more of how you’re liking NYC and the final apt transformation

[@balletxxflats]

"it's a psychological thing for sure" hahah girl we all do it, it is what it is

[@hollydelay]

Brooke! I've been watching your videos for awhile now, and I just love all of your videos. Your personality makes my day. Keep being yourself! I'm so happy for you and your journey in NYC! Thanks for sharing it with us! (:

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@briannabuckner4516]

The vibe in New York for you seems so much different than when you were in Boston. You look genuinely happy and are GLOWING in all your videos! I’m so happy to see you thriving, girl. 💕

[@RafaARA093]

I think Whole Foods does free delivery if you’re in the city or if you have prime. Definitely look into that! In DC most people get groceries delivered so I’m assuming it’s similar in NYC.

[@CelizabethMM]

Yes. Whole foods does delivery!!

[@gracesweeney8939]

Omg yes this is deff a life saver and it doesn’t cost extra for a subscription

[@katierene4416]

I’m in DC, I do not have my groceries delivered unless I’m dying with illness. My closest store luckily is 10 min walk.

[@katierene4416]

I just did a pantry stock shopping too all the things like olive oil, spices, flour, canned things like tomatoes, & recipe staples so I stop ordering in so much

[@kendallwillis327]

delivery has been so hard in NYC due to the demand so you literally have to wait for a delivery time to be available honestly sucks

[@yuliagusarova6892]

When I lived in New York I would make HUGE grocery purchases just because I was so excited about everything all the time and then I would carry the bags in parts - walk a bit, leave half the bags; return a few feet back for the other half and walk them further, and so on ;D it was definitely a hilarious scene to see (especially with trying to keep an eye on the bags staying safe) but it was so much fun! And it kept happening EVERY.Single.Time. Love and happiness to everyone!!!🧡

[@lisamagdaleno7078]

When my son went to Columbia University, he got a rolling shopping cart to take for groceries , it was amazing ! folds up great and you can store under your bed!

[@tonijulianelle7519]

when I lived in nyc, trader joes was a ~20 minute walk from my place and I got a fold up cart to wheel my groceries back! it folded up flat and I'd put it in my reusable bag as I shopped and when I checked out I'd pop it open and set my grocery bag on it, game changer!

[@meganberry2351]

Love your videos girl!! You should do a “what I spent in a week, new to New York” video! 😍

[@chasingbateman]

Just moved back home to Texas from NYC and seeing your apartment and how happy you are makes me miss it! So happy for you!

[@juliar3663]

I’d love to see more of you out like on the street/coffee shops/with friends/on your roof and also spinning content of you in the bike!

[@MrsCrazyNonnie]

Hiya, tip for the spices; get a tiny (acrylic ) bin /basket from amazon or something which you can easily take out and put on the counter when you need some 😊

[@melsilva8873]

When I go grocery shopping I buy food for almost a week (only for one person) and a good hack is to take a backpack and a reusable back (the ones made of fabric, because it doesn 't hurt while holding them). This way you balanse out the weight and save in a way a little the enviorment! love the videos!

[@daniellegarner9488]

As someone who lives in NYC, you will quickly realize the convenience of Whole Foods delivery (it's free through Amazon if you have Prime). I usually stock up on frozen and nonperishable items that I can only get from Trader Joe's and then order the rest weekly on Amazon.

[@MsSilverstar90]

Just found your channel this morning. So fun to watch! I live TWO blocks away and it’s awesome to see my neighborhood on here! My son works at that Trader Joe’s too LOL. Hope you’re loving it here!

[@megancarbone3704]

love grocery hauls and you just exploring the city!!!

[@VictoriaHowe220]

there's something about the vibe of the ny vlogs that is just very appealing!!

[@alexuspeavy1440]

Yes, a backpack really does help! And it gets easier over time because you figure out how to pack more things into the backpack.

[@tristajackson3804]

My routine has been non existent lately. Thanks for the inspiration. I was planning on moving to my own apartment instead of having roommates or living with my mom but then everything changed. I still thought I would do it soon but I was a bartender and it’s hitting me that I’m not going to be able to make as much money as I was before. I’m coming to terms with staying where I am now so I am living vicariously through you and your apartment. I have to remind myself that being somewhere else won’t change who I am. Having my own apartment won’t turn me into this productive person who goes to bed early and gets up in the morning but I can start those habits right now living in my moms basement.

[@jadajonesoldchannel]

lol hot baristas are the best😂 also doesn’t everyone just look semi cute because of being stuck in quarantine and now the fact that everyone has masks so you just stare at their eyes? food for thought lolll👏🏽

[@soniacervantesvazquez4428]

Hahah yes! Luckily my eyes are like the only thing I like about myself 😂

[@keishapettway]

Your apartment is already looking SO cute! I can't wait to see it when it's all furnished and decorated😍

[@catherinececile102]

I've been binge watching and catching up with all your recent vlogs and im obsessed 😍 Congratulations and i love how happy you look and the positivity that you spread ❤

[@ashlyntaylor797]

you should get a little rolling cart thing! that's what i used if i knew i was making big shopping trips when i lived in downtown DC! and if it's a smaller trip i highly suggest a backpack; made carrying things super easy!

[@rtyruihbj]

granny cart life saver, also, as a lot of girls are saying here, buy what you need, and just go to your close grocery store, depends on where youre at, you can find these "chain" grocery stores for organic stuff, why cause you will be going in and out of your house a lot and thats how you "stock up" on things that you miss for the week, stock when you go out.... also if you want to continue doing the trader joes trips, youre someone that can get an uber, just do it, idk where youre living but for trader joes are always semi-far yes depends where youre at, like uber back home... and just make it a big one trip for trader joes. Whole Foods you can find more in the city and maybe close to you, whole foods its a weekly trip too.

[@addybrown2476]

LOVING your content rn!! i’ve been bingeing these apartment vlogs & it’s getting me excited & motivated to move into mine in about a month 💓💗💓💗 so glad to see u happy & thriving 🤩

[@kimalonso7181]

What helped me with cooking for one is having a plan! So I asked Friends for recipes and idea got a cook book from Marshall’s to just keep track and Wright them down and each week before I went shopping I made sure to wright down the meals I was going to make and buy hay was needed that way nothing went to waste! Going in without a plan you end up buying way more or not enough!

[@michellecuppy6024]

you are so funny and just such a mood. love you Brooke

[@voguexlove1]

I live in NYC and honestly it feels a little embarrassing wheeling around a portable cart but so helpful. Theres ones that actually have a front zip pocket with a freezer lining so if you have a longer ride your frozen food wont go bad

[@sarahblairkattan]

interesting fact, the guy i was in love with all of high school’s aunt is the author of the clique books... she signed my copy of the first book when i met her 🤣

[@brookemiccio]

JEALOUS.

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@nastasjabanks7813]

All of these videos make me so happy because you are BEAMING!! I am so excited to watch you grow even more in nyc 🤍

[@Eva-uy9rq]

Hey Brooke! love the apartment!! they style and decor is really coming along! i also noticed how happy you seem in your new apartment and living in New York! I would love to see more organizing and haul videos!

[@graceroberts7336]

brooke you are truly glowing and just from watching these past couple vlogs you seem so genuinely happy. i’m so happy for you and am cheering you on for this new step in your journey!!!!!!!

[@zoelevitt1675]

As a New Yorker, get a nice foldable shopping cart. Also, don't just wait to do one big shopping trip, go every few days! You'll be fine! Trader Joe's also delivers in the city depending on where you live!

[@mayabrown7815]

GETTING JUST POSITIVE VIBES FROM THIS VIDEO!!!! LOVE YA BROOKE

[@riss55ss22]

in germany, most people bike instead of drive and so for grocery shopping its nice because I bring my backpack and a few reusable bags and then i loop the bags over my handle bars! maybe that's something you could do:) so happy you're in NYC!!!!!

[@AlyssaADUB1D]

I think I’d love to watch a time-lapse of you putting parts of your apartment together! Like the desk, living room, or kitchen 🌞

[@melissasarmiento7955]

I’m LOVING these vlogs! You’re bringing me so much joy hahaha. Also, definitely get the foldable shopping cart! They’re very handy!

[@AlexandraKate91]

Love your vlogs! They will never get boring!!

[@janellehawkins5812]

Native New Yorker here, and for families we go to grocery stores, or super markets depending on the neighborhood, we do whole foods, etc. and I go to trader joes to get my favorite things and sometimes multiple people of the household do go together lol

[@amandadroll9702]

I agree with everyone's comments about the granny cart. I live in Queens and mostly drive to the grocery store, but if I am in town I use the cart. Also, Instacart and Amazon Fresh are great options if you don't want to leave the apartment. Grocery shopping alone can be exhausting!!!

[@cassidyandmowgli4715]

Brooke is always a mood

[@paigewright5209]

You can get a cart off of amazon. There are big carts for carrying your beach stuff to the beach in so I think that would be nice to use to wheel a ton of groceries back to your apartment.

[@alexandrasetrin6530]

Your room looks so cute!! I LOVE the pink and white tones! Also those flowers from your grandma are ADORABLE

[@sarah_breezy]

Brooke! For your necklaces, get tiny command hook thingys to stick on the inside of your closet door. Amazon has these things, I don’t even know what they’re called, but they’re little plastic strips that have like 10 little hooks that you can stick on your door. They may be helpful to compact your space!

[@ciarapalermo8499]

love your apartment so much!! glad moving went well and you are getting situated!! can’t wait for more videos!!🤍🤍

[@corinnecarole]

absolutely LOVE that morning light you get in your apartment! when I lived in the city I had that as well and it was so nice to wake up to

[@allisonsimpson6027]

Brooke seriously my favorite vlog of yours ever. So excited to see your NYC life :)

[@juliam.1411]

"honestly went grocery shopping but do I want anything that I bought, no!" - brooke miccio this is too real lmaoooo

[@jamesglenn7990]

Hello 👋 how are you doing

[@carolinew2810]

When I lived in Chicago I carried an empty backpack and would use a couple reusable bags. I’d put my keys, wallet, and hand sanitizer in my backpack so I didn’t have to carry a crossbody too. The reusable bags are so much easier to carry since you can just hold it up in your shoulder. Makes it so much easier to carry a larger grocery haul!!

[@lucygilpin9986]

My family and I live in NYC and we go to the grocery store once a week. When we go grocery shopping, we normally take a cab back from the grocery store. But, this really only works because we have a doorman so they can help us bring the bags in. But, for my friends that don't have a doorman, they go multiple times a week to just get what they need versus a big stock up

[@angielovescats]

hi babes!!! i recommend a utility cart!!! it helps me move in and out from my dorm & literally just carry bags up and down!!! highly recommend!!

[@elizabethflynn8079]

Just finished a dance class and now sat with my iced coffee and getting a Brooke vlog, this is the sign of a great morning!!

[@kristalenee8925]

When I lived in the city, I always a couple carried reusable tote backs in my handbag or backpack. It was a lifesaver when I decided to stop at the grocery store on the way home!

[@vanessaivarra6013]

Just found your KZbin and I’m obsessed with NYC so I’m excited to see your journey!

[@gabbs311]

Girl! City living means: grocery delivery or Ubers home or backpack/reusable bags that are more sturdy or granny carts (ikea had some cute ones awhile ago!)- honestly I’m loving the home content 😍

[@vienna7486]

Brooke you are my fav youtuber, and its so nice to see how confident and happy you are!! Keep it up, and thanks for the longer vlogs!!

[@amandacalle5581]

I live in Madrid, Spain and it’s quite similar to NY and we use grocery rolling carts. You can find them on amazon. They’re not the cutest things but it definitely beats carrying all those bags! Love the apartment:)

[@paigeandrews6908]

The “I love my life” after talking about PARM made me truly smile, so happy for your Brooke, you seem so genuinely happy and excited about this new chapter!

[@Aly11Marie]

Put your avocados in the cupboard with no light. They ripen faster in the dark, been doing it for years and it works. You can also put them in a brown paper bag in the cupboard.

[@samanthajackson9818]

"I want to go grocery shopping sooner than later now because um... I'm hungry" same girl

[@erinotoolee]

I’ve never lived in the city so take this with a grain of salt! But I think people buy those small walking carts so they can hold a few bags at a time. May seem nerdy but makes sense!☺️

[@catwilson6208]

Yes those carts will help a lot! I love your grocery haul and moving vlogs!

[@emilybowerman1259]

You have been KILLING it recently 🔥

[@avacutiepie818]

For grocery shopping: a foldable grocery cart, you can get a metal one or a fabric one! Really easy to use and you can store in anywhere when your not using it.

[@dragonfish20001]

A know it sounds kind of weird but growing up on the UWS my mom would bring some kind of push cart/basket thing to bring home groceries when we did a big shop. Over the shoulder tote bags are also great if your Trader Joe’s is allowing reusable bags now!

[@dragonfish20001]

Just saw other people commented this as well. Lol granny carts for the win!!!

[@veronica3874]

vibes are immaculate✨love you brooke!!

[@sophieslater9269]

drunk elephant baby facial has been my go to for texture and acne!! Works so well!

[@Medusaa92]

brooke you need a buggy that you can put the shopping bags in and you can roll it when you walk home make sure you get one that the wheels are appropriate for winter.

[@PrincessMorgan5199]

I do not think I could ever live in the city alone as a single gal. I live in a college town in KY that's literally considered "the friendliest small town in America" in a few articles and I sleep with a hammer under my pillow and have to do safety checks (making sure doors/windows are locked, checking closets, etc.) when my roommate is gone... props to you, Brooke!!

[@kianalee4]

I grew up we had a car when i was younger but with trader joes you bring tote bags which make it easier to walk with the groceries what i like to do is use a backpack for the heavy stuff like milk tomato sauce etc and then put light stuff in totes

[@kianalee4]

*i grew up in the city

[@delilahshields6959]

Get urself a shopping cart, it folds & can go in the closet when not using or get a granny cart (shopping cart holds more).

[@cassandrag8433]

I think a lot of people have been suggesting a cart, but also maybe consider budgeting for the Uber/taxi for a big shop once or twice a month for a big stock up (if your comfortable with that) or if they have it in NYC instacart to send it straight to your building. Although I’m sure that once you have enough stocked that it could just be the every couple day shops to get fresh things but figured I’d throw those ideas out, especially when it comes to the point we’re the weather is rough in the winter

[@jorddynfooo]

Just you living!!! No need for anything fancy or set up to film or to have something to film, I love your content just as it is! Love your rants though about different topics! Like when you talked about how you are changed going ect!! You look so happi can’t wait to watch you bloom!!!

[@ashleyhomolka806]

Whole Foods does free delivery as long as you’re an amazon prime member and you spend at least $30! That’s what I’m relying on when I move to my apartment in Chicago :)

[@jasminwritesalot]

I lived in nyc last summer and i went grocery shopping multiple times a week to carry it all, sometimes i took an uber and a friend of mine ordered her groceries online