Grocery Haul: 02/16/24

Welcome!
We are a homesteading, homeschooling family of 7. Due to recent events (job loss/career change, health issues, rising food costs, etc.) we are having a hard time making ends meet despite our best efforts at frugality. So we are tapping into our local food banks to help us feed our family. Come along as I show you what we are blessed with, what we add to it via grocery store and garden, and how I use it all to nourish our bodies.
Thanks for watching and God bless!
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Bulk Pancake/Waffle Mix
2 cups dry milk
8 cups flour (white, wheat or a mix)
1/2 cup sugar
8 tsp baking powder
4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
To Make:
1 1/2 cup Pancake Mix
2 tbsp oil
1 egg
1 cup water

[@kaikito7662]

From a childhood where we had a breakfast of cold fries and a school lunch, then....nothing until the following morning to being so isolated in a rural situation that I had to make one loaf of bread last six weeks and two days, I've been there. I , now, live an easier life; and it is made easier for I make sure my cupboard and fridge are always full and I have savings in three separate accounts. Not a lot of money, but enough to let me know I'll never have to rely on anyone ever again. I hope your life gets easier this year. That said, I am a fan of your channel. Here in Scotland we have next-to-none-of the brands - nor the majority of the foods featured - you introduce. So thank you so much for keeping me soooooooo fascinated.

[@karenjones1897]

I know it takes a good amount of planning for groceries - esp, starting with what you get from the food pantry so you can really maximize it for meals. you are a smart shopper.

[@user-lh1sw4tu1k]

I enjoy grocery haul videos. Another family you would love to watch is Ozark family homestead. Janice does a fantastic job on finding the best deals :)

[@SodbusterLiving]

You will probably get this tip from many, but in case- I will take a container of that flavored yougurt and mix it with the plain. 1. you kids might go for it so it will last longer? 2. it may help cut the sugar some ;) "and a bag of bananas, cause I'm raising monkeys," and all the moms stood up and said, AMEN!

[@Iheart2cook]

Great haul!!!! God bless 🙏🏼❤️

[@evelynmcdonald9981]

Great haul and God bless you and your family!!!❤❤❤❤

[@kdonor]

I have the same issue with immediate bad headaches from smoke and perfumes

[@coupontherapy2635]

I think you do a fantastic job. I have 2 teens and we spend about $650 a month.

[@dianeblanchette4891]

thanks for sharing!

[@LadyCin611]

Good shopping! God Bless.

[@kdonor]

I love grocery hauls, too. Aldi is my primary store in addition to food the grocery stores don't want/ can't sell anymore.

[@dorryljespersen645]

Large haul, love shopping at Aldi, so much cheaper than regular grocery store. Have a blessed weekend

[@dorisdonnelly9669]

Love watching your grocery hauls

[@pammerola3801]

I ould love to pay $1.99 for strwberries, I went to aldi today and the strawberries where 2.49 I thought it was a bargain and bought 2. I am so grateful we finally got an aldi this past december. great haul love your channel

[@wendykandarian9049]

Great haul, you got a lot of food for your money! Hope you and your family have a wonderful week.

[@lorigasca5452]

Great haul ❤

[@MamaToAll_Homestead]

That was a great grocery haul!!!! I love watching your channel along with the same ones that you mentioned. I really wish that I would’ve been able to have more children as I always wanted a large family. I’d ok though as I have my two girls and my many many many animals… 😂 I think I will be making your broccoli ham skillet again this week!!! Yum

[@BrokeButBountifullyBlessed799]

I can relate to being fragrance and carb sensative. When i have artificial sweetener, my heart races.

[@joaneaves7254]

Great food site

[@robino941]

We love edamame too. I'm impressed that you used to grow your own! Nice haul. 💙

[@Lifeisgoodat66]

Great Haul , I love Aldi and Lidl. Grew up in Germany 💐💐Greetings from Virginia Beach, Ingrid 🥰🥰

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

Great job!!

[@victorious3926]

I do agree with you. I believe eating clean would benefit all of us. Unfortunately, sometimes we do fall off and eat stuff we shouldn't I know i eat a lot of things that really don't agree with me and I feel like I eat them just out of habit but I'm working on it. With the help of the Lord great video.

[@crystalmichelle6053]

I'm also very sensitive to ingredients and fragrance. Going down the laundry detergent aisle at Walmart is no fun.

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

Yes! Or anywhere near the air fresheners or candles.

[@angelafleming3328]

Great haul I love Mount cheesemore! I might try growing Edemame I love them! I am in Tennessee and they grow tons of soybeans here! I love the water flavorings from aldi. Aldi is my new favorite store! I have to tell you I got 12pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs for $15 a week or 2 ago from aldi I was so excited. Hope you have a great week! I had 3 kids under 3 and it was very difficult because nobody could help each other and they all had to be in the cart which left no room in the cart anyhow now they are 19,17,16 and I miss the little stage!

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I already so miss the littles stage. If someone dropped a baby off on my door step I would tell no one. Just keep it. 🤣

[@angelafleming3328]

@@weepingwillowhomestead if I wasn't almost 52 I probably would take in a baby as well but my body can't keep up with the baby stage anymore I have lots of autoimmune issues cronic fatigue being a big one also psoriatic arthritis that is bad, psoriasis, eczema and tons of allergies. So it would be difficult plus my husband is in late stage dementia and he is like having a baby at this point. But 10 years ago I would have totally had another baby.

[@queenbratbracken]

Making your own pancake mix just tastes so much better.

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I totally agree!

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

And you also know exactly what is in it too.

[@tammybowen5307]

❤❤❤

[@michelledee9304]

We are a family of 4 adults who eat 99% of our meals at home. I have to be gluten free and choose to be vegan due to health reasons. One of us works a very physical job. He does buy some of his own food. We average between 800.00 to 1000.00 per month including all paper products and household supplies.

[@lorifenn695]

you might like ozark family homestead. they are a family of 9. she does alot of grocery hauls.

[@willowzoey3096]

I love their show, as well.. She finds all the best deals

[@SodbusterLiving]

Ok, I about DIED LAUGHING at the warning on the flour bags: "Flour is raw, please cook fully before enjoying" BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHA

[@kdonor]

They've included that for years due to salmonella outbreak from raw flour.

[@dawnsullivan7325]

do you guys ever butcher chickens? I'm 54 and I still remember the smell (of ya know ya know) but I do miss it!!! I use those pie crust and put on canned apples and make a crumb topping like an apple crisp and drizzle with van. frosting...it's not pretty but it's amazing!!!

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

We raised meat chickens (just a few) about 3 years ago. At that time, it wasn't cost effective. Now I am seriously considering it again. We processed ours along with 2 other families. We ended up processing about 120 chickens in a day. And yes, that smell stay with you. Lol

[@AR-lc8yu]

Hey! Please check the recalls for Quacker bars. There has been a bunch lately. Love your channel!

[@lanyrogers5707]

Love your grocery hauls and your explanations of how you plan to use the food and other items. But I also wonder what you do with milk from the food pantry?

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

My kids do drink some for things like cereal and milk and cookies. I also use it in cooking. And sometimes I make it into yogurt.

[@janicecafarelli3536]

Hey was wondering if you scan your sales receipts to sites like Fetch?? It builds up pretty quickly and would get you gift cards you can use on groceries or things needed. If you are spending the money anyway on groceries might as well get something in return. 😊 I can send you a link if you want.. great haul!! We have food and scent sensory people here also so I hear you !!

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I have used it in the past but since we shop so infrequently it wasn't adding up much.

[@AngieGryszan-gw9gz]

I am very sensitive to chemical smells as well.

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

No 8 - part boil potatoes and cook in oven to crisp up etc. wedge shaped

[@willowzoey3096]

To keep celery fresh and crisp, wrap it snuggly in tin foil.. it lasts a long time

[@michelemurphy7342]

Do you ever make Tuna melts ?

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I never have. Should I give them a try?

[@user-sq5uk1eq8y]

Hey sweet girl

[@rebeccamiller3547]

Is the gum Aldi brand? I ask because I’ve never been there and I didn’t catch the name. Check the gum because all of the ones my kids had contain food dyes. I have removed them all and I’m trying to find replacements.

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

Yes it is Aldi brand. So it should be dye free. But thanks for the reminder to check on the little things.

[@rebeccamiller3547]

@@weepingwillowhomestead thank you so much! I will have to check out Aldi now because I’ve been struggling to find dye free gum that tastes good. I’ve been finding it in the strangest places. The strangest place I found food dyes was pickles.

[@regularmompantrylife2587]

When someone stays anonymous on here you kind of pai t a picture of what you think the person looks like. I wouldn't have pictured you as a dresses and skirts only mama! That was a great deal on the leggings!

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

I always wonder what the people on radio look like and am always surprised and sometimes disappointed when I see them. Lol

[@Shawn-cv4pt]

Just curious.. Not trying to be snarky but you say your kids only drink water so why do you get milk from the food pantry or grocery store?

[@colettebishop2173]

Maybe to make sauces, use on cereal, French toast, cakes, batters, use in tea and coffee, ice cream... I don't drink milk, but I buy it and use it.

[@joaneaves7254]

Great food site eaves corinth ms

[@joaneaves7254]

Good food haul

[@joaneaves7254]

Great haul eaves corinth ms

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

Exactly what colettebishop2173 said.

[@lojaairanossasamsanus9029]

Valor está alto 5x 9.56 dollares a cotação com a moeda real, sinceramente não estou gostando das ordenanças nos valores no país Brasil.

[@victoriasprague7014]

Don't go to the food pantry if you're getting food stamps you're already getting assistance you don't need it

[@weepingwillowhomestead]

We don't get food stamps. But even if someone is getting them, if they are still in need, they should seek out as much help as they need. Sometimes one or the other isn't enough.