Costco & Azure Haul for Our Family of 6 (Thanks for your great advice!)

[@katiepuckett573]

Good job Mama! I wish I had the internet when I was raising my kids. I have been researching and trying to feed my kids, husband and myself the best quality on a budget for over 25 years. I'm going to get chickens soon as I am done waiting for my husband to be on board.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! There's good and bad to having the internet for sure :). That's exciting about the chickens, I think you'll love them!

[@soojinkim80]

Just wanted to say l really enjoy your videos. Your calming diction and way of life puts my own into perspective and grounds me. Thank you❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad they are helpful! Thanks for sharing that with us! :)

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I love your grocery hauls. It's amazing what you can prepare from just buying staples. So many younger folks don't know that or have the skills to use the staples to make delicious meals from just a few items. I'm so thankful that I have those skills. Your family is so blessed to have you Joelle. Great video.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks Carol!! I love the challenge of putting together meals with what we have. It may sound strange but it always feels like a puzzle to solve and the result is usually delicious and nourishing! Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! :)

[@mayasaktiishaya7515]

@@FromScratchFarmstead did you know that research shows the nutritional value of food goes up and stays longer in food if it is prepared by hand rather than by machines in a factory. Like the research that shows grass and plants grew up to 30% faster/ better when birds song was sung over it. Live fences/ brush areas for quail are one of my favorite things to see. So beneficial.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

@@mayasaktiishaya7515 that is SO cool! Thanks for sharing :)

[@jamieromar6168]

This is true! It’s sad I’m in my 30s and trying to learn I knew some but not much. I was always curious how people did things with out packaged goods and started looking into it about 7 years ago, started with sourdough and trying to grow some veggies. Hope to get into canning but I have been too nervous. I freeze and dehydrate most things I want to store. But need to get to canning!!

[@AyaFirst]

A tip for filling spice jars: Put the jar on a large plate as you fill it. Then you do not need to clean when you are done. The mixed spice droppings on the plate can then be used in a soup or chili.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@Kathyrawhide]

Just use a funnel

[@FamilyCzulinski]

Pro tip: you can re-use the food labels from the bags and put them on your buckets for easy labels. Just pull the label slowly and it should work just fine!

[@sephaniealger1236]

Yes! We do this too.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Genius! Thanks for sharing!

[@christopherandamandasmith6595]

I've always just cut it off the bag and taped it on my containers...I'll have to try pulling it off! :)

[@trishapomeroy9251]

@@christopherandamandasmith6595 that's how I do it too. Never thought that it would pull off of the paper!

[@BellaCinco]

Thank you for explaining your journey from couponing, deals, to homesteading. I really appreciate it. It says im not crazy for evolving. 😂.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Not crazy at all!! It's all a journey :) Thanks for watching!

[@muddymississippientertainm7285]

Love watching your life so intentionally lived

[@JFlower7]

I got rid of my Costco membership a couple of years ago. Best decision I ever made. My grocery bill went down by 20% because I was not filling my cart with all the Costco "deals". I buy about 80% of all my groceries from Azure, including milk and the other 20% from Walmart. I love not having to navigate the Costco parking lot and store with my four kids. Saves me time and money in the long run.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I could see that! You definitely have to what works well for you 😊. Having a list and sticking to it definitely makes a difference for us and only going every few months. Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@melissanash6801]

Azure and Costco are my 2 favorite places to shop! I also am a HUGE canner and have ordered and tried the Superb brand lids. They were not good in my pressure canner. I reached out to the company to get some advice and they promptly responded, however, I also did some research online myself, and others seem to have had this problem. So, just be cautious with the Superb lids until you have time to really test them for yourself.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good to know!! Thank you!!

[@TracieL1234]

I swear by forjars lids

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

@@TracieL1234 Thanks! I've heard good things about them too!

[@lynhanna917]

You might want to consider Forjars lids. Many youtubers use them and have great success.

[@ranaldojackson8077]

Great Job!! Azure needs to go Global, These stuff are so expensive in Jamaica. I love this type of content glad to have found your channel.

[@SaraPoseyDavis]

I’m so happy to have found your channel. I just made a homemade apple oat crumble this morning for my family. I’m ordering my first Azure Standard order too. I’m so excited to reduce my trips to the grocery store while eating healthy as we live 45 minutes from town.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!! That’s exciting. Thanks so much for watching!

[@marta77inf]

I love Cotsco. We are only two. And I do a lot of cooking. And I freeze a lot of my meals.

[@chantal3172]

What a great video. I love these ones that you do. Always looking at how other stock up and what they make with what they have. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful!

[@truthseeker6370]

I'm an older now solo person who birthed and raised 6 children when such was not popular. My children range from 23-37 yrs old. I was a SAHM for 15 years. All of my children are doing well independently- 3 now married. Post divorce it cost me A Lot to have a blank resume for 15 years while seeking gainful employment. Super beyond hard! But my now grown children are great employees that get rapidly promoted. I attribute that to the lifestyle and work ethic they were raised with. Now working again for the past 13 years, my younger coworkers who are my own children's age, definitely don't have that work ethic. I won't go into it other than to say they dont want to work and have an entitlement mentality. Anyhoo I have been Greatly Awaiting a new post from your channel. It calms and grounds me. And for that I am Most Grateful... in this time of uncontrolled entitlement, victimhood and craziness. I know it's really Hard, but you are showing people that things are possible. Living in a Small condo with no ground space or patio space for a container garden, , I talked my HOA into trying a Community Container garden in the very limited space we have.. Our first year was a fail. They'd sprayed for bees prior- so they didn't pollinate our plants. Live and learn! You and your husband are doing Everything Right in a society that says otherwise. God Bless. Your children will Greatly benefit in ways too numerous to mention.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow. Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like you are an amazing Mama who sacrificed a ton! Way to go trying to start a community garden. Hopefully next year will go better! Thanks so much for your encouragement!!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

I like buying the ACV in 5 gallon buckets. I LOVE getting my spices at Azure. Such good quality at amazing prices. I have been making my own baking powder for years. This way it is much fresher and never has anything weird added. 2 parts cream of tartar, 1 part baking soda, 1 part arrowroot powder (or tapioca or cornstarch). I really like getting my almonds and pecans from Costco too.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing! That's a good idea to make your own baking powder.

[@meme7591]

I would definitely definitely get Amber mason jars and stick your spices in there to help protect it from UV ray

[@jerrystout3032]

Your daughter is precious and a Great helper!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇!😇

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

She is a great kid and very helpful! ☺️

[@kathytappero7179]

Yes! With just two of us we only stock up on items when on sale and:or seasonal at farmers markets. Meal planning reduces food waste doooo much!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Love that intentionality! Thanks for watching :)

[@AZJH8374]

Add a cup of vinegar to your laundry wash cycle. Way cleaner and no need for dryer sheets. Although l do add an aluminum ball to the dryer.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!

[@catracampolieto8989]

Your channel popped up on YT. I decided to watch. I watched a few videos, I subscribed.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Thanks for being here and watching!

[@catracampolieto8989]

@@FromScratchFarmstead now I get to binge all the videos I haven't seen.

[@cliviascreations]

I just placed my first Azure order last month and I m impressed. The oregano was my favorite along with the apple cider. Definitely great quality. Couldn’t get the coconut oil though. Thank you for sharing and happy thanksgiving

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! Glad you were pleased with your order!

[@1sense21]

Thank you! I have a bunch of apples from a local farm! Apple Crumb looks wonderful! ***May I compliment your cute dress , your dress looks so comfortable, great warm weather dress. Did u make it?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! I wish I made it but it's from Neuflora. I put the link in the description below. Their clothes are my favorite! :)

[@bh4396]

I get the gallon of organic expeller pressed coconut oil from Azure. It’s just a couple bucks more than the organic coconut oil from Costco and a lot bigger. Very mild no coconut flavor. I highly recommend it!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing! We agree that we definitely prefer Azure's coconut oil over Costco.

[@brendakordik8411]

I love Azure’s coconut oil!

[@marygee3981]

❤Thsnk you. I didn't know sprouted organic oats were available.

[@lynhanna917]

A company Forjars sells canning lids and they are fantastic!..many youtubers use them and highly recommend them.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dennismoore8351]

I love what you are doing to make your family healthier. I am also trying to grow as much of our produce in our back yard. I use 13 metal raised beds to get as much as possible. But I noticed one thing that made me think. You bought all healthy food for you, but not for your dog. Unless Costco sells natural food in big bags.

[@destineelowe9499]

I'd love to see what you're making with the groceries! I buy very similar things for my family. Always looking for new ideas. I make your yogurt recipe weekly it's a staple in our home ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll definitely keep sharing our recipes and how we are using what we have. So glad you are liking the yogurt!

[@christinatom9146]

I buy organic bulk spices from Frontier. I think Azure has some of their stuff. I have an old two-level lazy susan spice rack w/jars that I use to fill with unusual spices that I do not get in jars originally (like cellophane packs) or I custom blend. The ones that come in the tall glass jars from the stores, I reuse those for the same bulk spices so they are already labeled. : )

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good idea!!

[@lisamobley65]

Super helpful, love your content. Thank you!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're so welcome!!

[@Tambryl]

This was beautiful, thank you. We have extended family moving in with us, so we've been looking into Azure Standards and Costco for future shopping. This truly helps. Thank you. Edit - I'm sure you've discussed it in a past video, but where did you get your stove ?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful for you!! It's an AGA and we found it used on FB marketplace. It was the find of a lifetime when we were renovating our kitchen :).

[@sunitadwarka347]

You burn candle,fold the plastic and seal the plastic, press with hand. It's be sealed completely. Using rubber band ,air can enter.

[@sunitadwarka347]

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[@suzanneford1571]

You can can the apples in slices for that crumble all year long

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's true!! Good idea!

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

After watching two of your videos on Azure and Costco buys, I just ordered two catalogues from Azure. There's only me to buy for but my daughter will also look at the catalogues and maybe we can pool resources. I'm diabetic, have a heart problem and am disabled (trifecta!) so buying organic is for me. Thanks for your info.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful! Hope you find some things that work well for you from azure!

[@rachelsearls6452]

I’m getting ready to do My first azure order !! I’m so glad I came across this video!! And we have Sam’s club that we use…. It’s like a Costco

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@alystodola]

I love this kind of content! I love the in depth cost analysis as I am a cheap shopper that still wants quality and healthy. I only buy chocolate chips from azure (equal exchange brand) when they are on sale. Otherwise the cost for all the chocolate chips is ridiculous. Vitacost is another go to for lots of things, they usually have chocolate chips for way cheaper and have stackable discounts. A tip for buckets: tractor supply is cheaper but still food grade. Quality is similar and gamma lids fit 👍🏻

[@sandys.1891]

Tractor Supply is where I get my 5 gallon food grade buckets but Azure has the best price on the gamma lids. I buy them by the dozen from Azure.

[@alystodola]

@sandys.1891 same!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the tips! I'll have to check out vitacost. After Costco switched to Nestle, I'm going to look to get them elsewhere. Thanks for watching!

[@alystodola]

@@FromScratchFarmstead totally! Enjoy life and equal exchange are my favorite brands. The price for equal exchange is always high (in my opinion) unless there are discounts.

[@Kazacks9602]

Thank you for sharing your grocery haul.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@deirdre444]

That was fun to watch. :) We buy through Azure, too.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@kcconaty5270]

Good shopping, we will have to try Azure’s food grade buckets! I shop at both places too. 🙏🏼👍

[@TruthAndLight4995]

Azure has organic oats in bulk. Thanks for the info about coconut oil.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! :)

[@sephaniealger1236]

If you haven’t tried the Azure chocolate chips I would definitely recommend them. We enjoy them so much more than any we have bought in stores. I haven’t done a cost comparison but since we use them so infrequently it is worth any added cost for the quality. We also really enjoy their organic dried mangoes since that isn’t something we grow and preserve. The quality surpasses that of Costco and Trader Joe’s in our opinion.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

This is really helpful! You guys have convinced me that I need to add the chocolate chips to my next order :). Thanks for sharing.

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Well done!

[@JS-px3et]

I just picked up my first Azure order. What a refreshing experience. Met a lot of wonderful people. One woman and I were still "visiting" 2 hours after everyone else had left. A new friend for life. I only ordered a little bit to check them out. Now, I am preparing my next order. Love your channel and hope to see more od you thru the years.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! I love that you had that experience. How awesome!!

[@eirgrey]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but another lady I saw uses the pint and a half canning jars for her spices, apparently most of the spice bags fill one per bag. In case this helps anyone.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That is helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@flyingsignals]

Last year in December Azure did an “abundant pantry” promo where they put all Azure Market, Azure Market Organic & Azure Canning Co. Products 15% off. I wonder if they will do that again this year? I might call to find out. Just fyi in case the timing for your next big order lines up.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ooh! Thanks for sharing!

[@franward6851]

Try the for jars lids check your sister vloggers for rave reviews.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome, thanks!

[@mayasaktiishaya7515]

My grandparents always raised sugar cane. Pressed it. Cooked it to make molasses. Honey is good but heated it is not so good for you. Whole sugar cane sugar called jaggery in India is so good to bake with. But it is just sugar cane juice cooked and made into a block. Just a thought since you are doing so well at homesteading. Just fyi.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing! I've been thinking about trying to make our own brown sugar lately with molasses. Very cool!

[@mayasaktiishaya7515]

@FromScratchFarmstead when I was 5 in the 1950s I saw a child ( very old man) born in 1880s from parents who had been slaves. we got to watch a mule attached to a press pole walking round and round in a large circle ( with a straw hat and a dangling piece of dried corn cob hanging before his face). His movement, easy and gentle was the energy that turned the two wood slabs that pressed the sugar cane into an enormous kettle. It must have been 8 feet wide. Shallow like a wok shape but very wide bottomed to give lots of space at the bottom for the juice to heat up. The man stirred it over the open wood fire, with something that looked like a boat oar. It was a long process. I loved meeting that gentle black man and seeing how it had been done in the 1800s. Maybe the smoky taste would be better in molasses/ shorgum from the wood fire. I also met a farmer in Pennsylvania last year that was making what he called hickory syrup. He took water and soaked hickory bark ( I wondered about cherry bark too) in it closed for a week or so, strained it carefully to purify, then added sugar and cooked it to a thick syrup. It was delicious. I have also had clean fresh pine and spruce needles steeped in water as a hot tea on the west coast.

[@marygee3981]

I love molasses. Our parents would make molasses taffy for us.

[@marygee3981]

​@@mayasaktiishaya7515I want to try the tender tips pine tea. Now I am enjoying new shoots of prostrate? (Low growing) rosemary tea from a plant that grows on the window sill.😊 These types of teas are so refreshing.

[@krystle1609]

Thanks for the video, i got some ideas on what you get from azure. Didn't know they had collegen! Is the carob powder a big change from cocoa powder? I wasn't sure if my kids would notice the switch. We have tried a few of your recipes and they are all a hit with the kids! I'm learning your dairy recipes while i wait for our own dairy cow!

[@alystodola]

I tried the “raw” carob from azure and it is a definite change in taste. It looks like they have ordered the “roasted”, which I am not sure about.

[@krystle1609]

@@alystodola yea they make it seem like it's sweeter, so hopefully she will answer so I can add it to my next order!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Carob powder is definitely a change from cocoa powder. Initially I wasn't sure how I felt about it but it quickly grew on me and now I really enjoy it. My kids seemed the same way. They aren't too picky about food in general but especially anything sweet so they were ok with it!

[@krystle1609]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you so much for your reply, we love your channel. Have a blessed day!

[@simoneclarke5104]

I love these videos, thank you for sharing 💖

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the feedback! You're welcome!

[@jesikasmith8209]

Loved this video!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!!

[@DollyJohanne]

Thank you for sharing! A new video from you guys always lights up my day ❤😊 Very interesting to watch and hear about your experiences and journey. 😊 Have a blessed weekend 😊 Love from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much, Johanne!! Your encouraging comments always make me feel the same way! :)

[@jackiegeib8344]

👍 love your videos

[@karenfisher7753]

As I don’t have azure. I use grape tree in the uk.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's good to know!! Thanks for watching!

[@Ashgutierr]

I’d love to know what you do with sardines that your kiddos are willing to eat!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We all love them straight out of the jar :). It may sound strange but they've all had them from time to time since they were babies so it feels like a special treat.

[@Ashgutierr]

@@FromScratchFarmstead I’ll have to try that and see how it goes, can’t hurt. Lol

[@thelittlehomeaustralia]

Wow $320 for a few months groceries, thats so amazing, nice work mama! We live in Australia and sadly don't have Azure or really anything similar. I'd say Australia is pretty far behind with organic groceries and it can be a real challenge to source. We grow a lot of veg and take a trip to the big smoke every few months to stock up on bulk organic flours, cheese, dry goods etc but I really wish we had options closer to us. It's worth it though, I'm a firm believer that we'd be spending the money on trying to fix our health issues if we weren't spending it on good quality nourishment!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! That last sentence! Keep it up 🙌

[@ericasaegert3616]

I love your dress! Where did you get it from? I’m always looking for a good mama friendly length dress

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! It’s from Neuflora (my favorite clothing brand). They have so many pieces that work so well for any stage (maternity, nursing, etc). I put a link in the description and a coupon code :)

[@karenvasquez7319]

What kind of apple trees are these? Will you share your apple crisp recipe please?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! These were primarily liberty apples. Here's the crisp recipe - fromscratchfarmstead.com/apple-crumble-with-oats/

[@bh4396]

Just a couple notes about Azure: Freeze any wheat berries for a day to kill any potential weevils before storing. Also, do not buy their canning lids they are very cheap. The jars are great though.

[@davidmitchell1304]

I really liked the superb lids.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing!

[@taracriste1]

I am a member of Sam's club and while I wish it were Costco, the Sam's is so convenient I only pay $25 to my sister in law and I get free shipping right to my home. That saves me so much time

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's awesome! We used to live in a place that just had Sam's too so that's what we did :).

[@suzanneford1571]

We got the chicken sausage when we where at our state fair( we rented a house for 5 days, because my son shows sheep…) they where a nice breakfast

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's good to know! Thanks for watching!

[@CharlotteRyerson]

FYI Nestle chocolate chips have a bioengineered ingredient (I’m thinking GMO?) and I think also natural flavors! They didn’t used to add those things. It’s crazy that chocolate would “need” natural flavors. Walmart great value dark chocolate chips don’t list those things. I bet Azure would have some clean ones too.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ugh. So frustrating. I wasn’t thrilled when I saw that Costco changed to Nestle just recently and I agree that i think I’ll look into azure for the future or another bulk option. Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@Katie.slaughter_of_YHWH]

Azure chocolate chips are amazing❤️. Yes Nestle has purchased a lot of brands food wise and supplement wise👎🏻👎🏻

[@CharlotteRyerson]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thanks so much! If you have time, let us know what you find! Blessings…and thank you and your husband for your channel!

[@crystalmichelle6053]

Azure has amazing chocolate chips. It's the allergy free ones. Best chocolate chips we've ever had

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

This is good to know! I think I'm going to switch to buying them from there! I didn't love that Costco now switched to using Nestle chocolate chips.

[@TRuth.T]

Sad, With the toxins in chocolate 😢

[@meme7591]

Now are those containers that the Worcestershire sauce is in and apple cider vinegar is in are they BPA in phalate free. It's too bad the Glass isn't utilized more

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! They do have glass for many things but when you get some of the bigger quantities they often come in plastic.

[@Theplanningedit]

Love your dress! Where did you get it from?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! It's from Neuflora! I linked their shop with a coupon code in the description. I love all of the pieces that I have from them!

[@Theplanningedit]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you!

[@cherylb.9766]

I've NEVER been able to get the gamma lid rings on that easy lol...I always have to get out the hammer!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! I had to test them out first - the video version was not my first attempt :)

[@sheagang5]

How do you use the sardines from Costco? I know they are good for you, but as someone who doesn’t eat them, wondering how I can slowly incorporate them. Thanks!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We just eat them raw out of the can :). But if that's too much for you, sometime I'll add them as the protein in a stir fry with greens and veggies. We love them!

[@karenprice3886]

I see you bought peanut butter. I was told I should only buy peanut butter that just contains peanuts and salt but that is a lot more expensive. Most other peanut butters have added oil and sugar. We go through a lot of peanut butter. Your thoughts if it has oil and sugar?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, I avoid the ones with extra oil and sugar too. Costco has been my go to for organic peanut butter with none of the extra ingredients. :)

[@karenprice3886]

@@FromScratchFarmstead I wish I had a Costco near me!

[@amiemadeit]

I’m sure you’ve answered this. But I’m wondering how you hung your cast iron pans?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Jim built this awesome shelf to hang our cast iron pans! Here’s the tutorial: fromscratchfarmstead.com/simple-farmhouse-shelf-for-cast-iron-storage/.

[@amiemadeit]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you!

[@BrendaJBarNett]

New sub and I ❤ your content

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you SO much!

[@aliciahubbard]

Can you please share your hot cocoa mix with the carob powder?? I'm inspired and want to try it!! People are saying to use the cacao powder.. and that the carob isn't that sweet? but i'd really rather not add sweetners or the caffeine for my family . And now i'm deciding between the 1lb or 5lb haha.

[@aliciahubbard]

also, your stove is beautiful!! oh my gosh!!

[@chasz-gc8cl]

Gud teaching❤

[@lunastar832]

What is tapioca flour made from? Also what is carob powder?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Tapioca flour is made from the cassava plant and carob powder is made from carob tree pods. Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@soniachambers6460]

Yep, you gotta keep going back for banana's and avo's lol, it's a universal truth 😅

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! Whenever we talk about doing a strictly local diet, those are 2 of our biggest obstacles 🙃.

[@jamieromar6168]

I wanted to get into couponing but when I realized every coupon is processed junk and not real food, I changed my mind. I watched so many videos on couponing and how people could walk out with a cart full and pay less than $10 and I was almost on board… but when I looked for healthy fresh produce and meat there are no coupons for them. Maybe I’ll use one if I have some “natural” dish soap or something like that but almost can never use a coupon for real food.

[@debramoyer4104]

What kind of store is azure. I tried looking it up but it says it is a platform for help with Google. I have never heard of it before. But I do live in SC

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's an online distributor. I linked their website below. They have a ton of natural and organic food and products. Thanks for watching!

[@CrystalStearns-z7y]

Costco says they are no longer going to have the Kirkland chocolate chips.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ugh! I wasn't excited about the nestle option. I think I will look into Azure for the future even though they are expensive. Others have said that they are amazing!

[@JustMeeee2]

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[@estor5681]

Is the baking soda from Azure come with lab data? Making sure it aluminum free?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi there! According to their website it is aluminum free and pure sodium bicarbonate. I'm sure you could email them with more specific questions! Thanks for watching!

[@bethtingle7516]

You may have answered this question from another viewer. Are any of your children picky eaters? If so, how do you handle that?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

They aren't picky. I think because they all grew up eating this way, it's just normal for them. Thanks for watching!

[@biaowu-cg7ox]

Hi how to do with dumping? Thanks

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! I'm not sure what you mean? Thanks for watching!

[@biaowu-cg7ox]

@@FromScratchFarmstead I want know how to do with your everyday garbage? Is it just like the garbage truck pickup twice every week in my neighborhood of Jersey City or you have yourself way to treat all the living trash on your farm. I have a lot fun watching your videos every day. Thank you. Bless your whole family !

[@ChristineSorrento]

I buy Eden Foods and do the rest of my shopping at near by farms. There's too much junk in the majority of the stores; even u$d@ organic admits they have $entheti($ in their 'food 😢

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So frustrating! Thanks for sharing! I'm so grateful that the majority of our food comes from right here :)

[@nicolehaley7723]

My canning lids from Azure were not my favorite. I had many lid failures. I would not reorder lids from Azure. Just my experience though.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good to know! I've heard this from a few people now so I think we will avoid. Thanks for sharing!

[@amandaguerra2225]

I no longer buy brown sugar. I keep molasses on hand and make my own.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great idea!! I think I need to start doing that!

[@rebacarmack8335]

Does your husband work a full time job off of the homestead?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Not anymore. Our online business (blog and yt channel) has been our full time gig since 2022. Thanks for watching!

[@ChristineSorrento]

Do u make ur own shampoo n soap? If so, wats ur recipe?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! Here's the link to the recipe :) fromscratchfarmstead.com/tallow-shampoo-bar/

[@ChristineSorrento]

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you

[@ayubmarcus5566]

Hello. how are you ..Where are you from I'm from Pakistan Nice Video God bless you all ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@dennismoore8351]

I have watched three videos tonight. I tried to hit like, but it's not working. So I'm giving you five likes now.

[@mariaallevato6121]

I was just looking at Azure vs Costco yesterday! I learned of an Azure drop near me, so thought I might try it. The prices seem quite high though! Is it really worth it?

[@bh4396]

I find it way worth it for organic wheat berries, organic oats, raw honey, organic beans and organic coconut oil

[@bh4396]

Plus you get azure dollars back to apply to your next order

[@juliequates9529]

It really depends on what you're getting. I find costco cheaper for most items and still the same quality. However, Azure will have things Costco won't...wheat berries, organic corn masa, are 2 I can think of that I get regularly.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

For certain things, yes! It took me a long time to finally try Azure after knowing about it for years but we needed to stock up on grains and Azure is definitely the place to get them. Wheat berries, beans, bulk coconut oil, and some baking things. They have some things that Costco doesn't.

[@debbiee6535]

I can't even imagine wasting 40% of my budget of groceries my percentage of waste is point 0001 if that much

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's an eye opening statistic for sure!! Thanks for watching!

[@sharonstevenson1770]

Sausages arnt a treat lady omg.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

They really are for us, not something we get often at all. Thanks for watching :)

[@kimmie3504]

Hey, maybe go down the rabbit hole and realize almond flour and milk isn’t exactly the bill you’ve been sold health wise.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenbarth-vt7of]

Spices in bulk lose their sense once they're not fresh. Once they're not adding flavour and smell to the food, they are just little dry things you find in your meal 😕. I only bought organic pasta once, I thought, once all the ingredients were added, tomato sauce, meat, anchovies, olives, or whatever, it shouldn't be so different, but it was. Return to pasta all'uovo. Sometimes I try to save, and the world is against me.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I agree that you definitely don't want those bulk spices sitting around too long so I try to stick to ones that we use up pretty quickly. Thanks for watching! :)

[@sunitadwarka347]

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[@NARUTOCHIGGA]

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