Grocery Haul for Family of 19

[@Adventures_in_AK]

We have a small family compared to yours only 5 people plus animals. It makes me so happy to see a large family buying the best that they can for their children. Good on you and your husband for budgeting and being able to do this for your children’s health!

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Thank you so much for the sweet comment!

[@amyrivers4093]

I agree. There are other large family vloggers that mainly feed their kids junk and processed food. The dougherty dozen are the worst that I've seen. This family buys healthy with a few treats on special occasions and it's admirable since they have a large family.

[@ClaireSylvia]

After seeing Alicia doughterys haul for her large family this is refreshing

[@AMoondee]

For real! she has less in her family and shops for so much for just a weeks worth.

[@katez7412]

Exactly! She gets sooooo much junk. Love seeing more realistic hauls and people not spending an insane amount per person.

[@amyrivers4093]

My thought exactly. It's nice to see a family that is eating healthy and save treats for special occasions.

[@oliviagreen8853]

Cart 72!!!

[@6kids3cats]

So true! I have 6 kids n just REALLY want to give her shopping a massive makeover. She makes NOTHING from scratch and that would save THOUSANDS each year and likely time, trash, and recycling.

[@emoriu4253]

I live on a farm. You should buy a whole cow from a local farmer. That is super healthy meat at a good price

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

We do buy a whole cow sometimes and sometimes just buy little bits at a time. Thanks for the comment!!

[@greggrimer354]

Love those bending shelves in that fridge under the weight of that milk. 😂

[@bea2739muslimah]

God bless ur wonderful family. Please post videos more often! ❤

[@sarahkey413]

Im honestly impressed. I have 4 kids (we homeschool, so eat every meal at home) but your week cost is just over double what we spend. Person to dollar ratio, youre blowing me out of the water!

[@SunshineBloom777]

For if you ever do a q&a! I’ve noticed a lot of larger families make their older children care for the younger children - what would you say your family dynamic is like in terms of this, with how yall function and operate?

[@carrieamaxwell]

Oh WOW 14 Gallons of Milk per week, being by myself, i can only finish a half a gallon in a month. But growing up with 6 people in our family we wemt through 6 to 8 gallons of milk per week. So i can understand the quantity with the larger family.

[@ginnydavenport3303]

Love your videos! ❤ thank you for sharing your hauls! Believe it or not, a lot of people spend more $ than that on way less. The amount some ppl spend of soda and snacks is unreal. I’m even guilty of it! Seems like you manage the amount needed very well.

[@TheVlynn03]

Yay a new video!!! We just had #7 friday♡♡ love your videos

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Congratulations!! Im so happy for you. I wish you the best and may God bless your family!

[@joangelaparker2845]

Your so wise in shopping for your family , these large family’s that buy so much junk , pre package food and tons of snacks , not good for children , there setting there children up for poor health as they age older , children need fresh fruits , vegetables, lots of water not pop and fruit juice with tons of sugar , I understand it’s more convenient box , can foods , but take the time to make healthy food , parents , save on Dr bills for sure fir your children 😢

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for your comment.

[@PriscillaEnders-ob7mp]

PERSON, I get it, you want to let your kid eat healthy and all, but once in awhile wouldn't hurt to eat like 1 junk food item, IF YOU ONLY FEED UR KID APPLES FRUIT STICKS AND VEGGIES EVERYDAY THAT IS *TORTURE!!*

[@kaytiemyers2698]

I think everyone tries their best. It's important to remember that not everyone has the same priorities in parenting. People also have children with neurodivergence. We can praise this channel without speaking ill of others. I make 12,000 a year. I could never feed my children all organic even if I desperately wanted to.

[@pattyblevins2765]

She said they made cake sometimes with honey. She said sometimes they had sugar. If they visit people those people might have sugary sweet treats. I can understand with that many children you don’t want them all hyped up on sugar besides the health issues.

[@goose7574]

​@@PriscillaEnders-ob7mp Did you miss the part about ice cream and how she makes the stuff from scratch? Like cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc.

[@thebannings6176]

You are such an inspiration Nancy! And you look amazing, too. You give so much wise advice and are such an encouragement for us moms who aspire to have a large family. Your haul is incredible and I'd LOVE to see your meal and snack ideas! Hurray for no, dyes, good honey, grassfed beef and raw milk too💪 ❤️❤️❤️

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

[@adventures-with-the-melvins]

That's really not bad for the size of your family. Good for you!

[@katiecarnahan538]

Love seeing what works for your family! Thank you for sharing!

[@carleanharrod9390]

I really enjoy watching your videos!! I do watch videos of others who have many children! (I had 8, wanted more). So I do enjoy watching you!! I noticed that other large families don’t seem to have as much well behaved children as your family! I commend you! Maybe organized chaos? Idk!! But you have done a wonderful job with your family, your children!! Much love, respect and ❤️ feels for you!! ❤️

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Thank you for the kind comment. It means a lot. I do try very hard to have well behaved and well mannered kids (as I’m sure everyone tries) and I know I can do better but thank you for noticing.

[@MissSmurfey]

Oh wow I’m one and done lol

[@suzibee2156]

Hello there! Wow you do a great job! I shop similar to you. I was going to guess around $1,500.00 Good for you! I would hate buying that much milk at one time but that’s probably your easier trips. 😅 Great video! Your children are so cute! Thanks for sharing.

[@thecraftingnewb]

Would you share how/what you meal plan?

[@DaniElle-di4ho]

Costco has organic tomato sauce, paste, and diced tomatoes; and organic ice cream cones from Trader Joe’s

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

That’s very good to know I have never been to Trader Joe but I have recently heard about it and plan to make a trip I have a feeling I’m going to love it there I will for sure look into the ice cream cones

[@Mommyof3xo]

Whew 😮‍💨 and I thought it was a lot of work shopping for our family of 9, lol.. I mean it IS a lot, but this is humongous!!😂😅

[@cherylduncan5158]

Great haul! I am looking forward to seeing the meals you make!

[@ej_8888]

Beautiful family. So great to see you buy organic ❤

[@lakishamitchusson6368]

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy videos from your sweet family. 💜

[@caglrz2183]

Thats pretty good compared to the dougherty dozen who spends at 5000 a month n mostly junk food.

[@kitecorbin3914]

Awww, this is amazing!! You are blessed with a beautiful large family 😊 thank you for sharing your haul. I am married with no children yet, but I hope to have many with my husband!

[@AndreaOwen17]

I'd love to see how you make your home made ice cream!

[@PaulaRoberts-q6j]

Me too Especially since they avoid sugar

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Absolutely! I will do a video on it.

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

I raised up the next believers also! Kids are fun!

[@brenda3665]

You are awesome I love you videos! 🥰

[@micaelawedge]

I love what you do! I too buy as much as I can organic as well as eliminating all processed sugar and making sure my meats are grass fed. I am not a honey fan (but I'm glad you like it). I like to use coconut sugar for everything in replace of processed sugar. It tastes, bakes, and cooks just like processed sugar 1 for 1. Though once in a while I have to take the coconut sugar and use it to make powdered sugar to work with a particular recipe. I also have some recipes that use dates as the sweetener, and that's super delicious, too. I am new to your channel, so I'm not familiar with the videos you have made. I'm hoping you have one on how you meal plan for the month.

[@lesliemckinley9615]

Thanks for sharing your haul! You do well with your costs. Is that with 12 kids at home?

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

yes it is 12 kids at home. my married kids come over about twice a week for dinner as well and I do daycare during the day so even when kids are at school we still have 8-9 kids at the house for lunch and snacks. so we feed a lot of people for sure.

[@TRuth.T]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. Were farmers on a animal based diet (no grains/vegetables) so we can save on food. ..

[@messyhimachal.7681]

U have such a beautiful house, specious and beautifully arranged.

[@melissalee2286]

I absolutely love how healthy you try to keep your family's diet. And I like that you show it's not perfect and say there's room for improvement. That shows you're always willing to learn and make changes when you find better alternatives. If you want a sweetener that does not raise the body's insulin, try allulose or stevia. Honey and fructose raise the body's insulin higher than you might want.

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Thank you for your comment that makes a very good point I will take it into consideration for sure

[@arnicepernice8656]

Stevia is not such a great alternative . I suggest reading up about the toxins . I was surprised.😊

[@amandalong2153]

@@arnicepernice8656yes! I actually had a mass on my pituitary gland in my brain and my neurologist told me to cut out all artificial sweeteners including stevia. He said stevia was one of the bad ones. They are endocrine disrupters or in other words mess with your brain and hormones. I stopped and my mass went away and I am healthy and my hormones are normal now! I also try to eat as clean as possible and organic if possible as well! Maybe this will help someone.

[@silvernblack21]

​@@amandalong2153How is stevia artificial, I have a stevia plant that's grown huge. We can dry the leaves or simply rinse well, tear up or bruise a bit, and then put in teas or drinks. Maybe it's the processed stevia that's an issue?

[@jess-in9px]

Costco has great organic tomato sauce and organic diced tomatos as well:)

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Thank you I will for sure look for them

[@christinan7183]

This was great thank u ❤❤❤

[@ellenwhite8395]

You need to look to see if you have Azure Standard better prices most everything you have

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

I have never heard of them before. I will look into it. Thanks for the comment!

[@ellenwhite8395]

@@RealMomRealSolutions you very welcome Hun

[@tiffanyspencer3127]

I was going to say this too!

[@tiffanyspencer3127]

Also, I don't know where you live but there is a company called naturally a deal that has bulk food discounted (sometimes a bit past expiration). They have local drops once every 3-4 weeks. They often have organic options😂

[@Nan-u4f]

wait just realized u have 17 kids from one marriage is that right

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Yes that is correct

[@shaindystern1038]

Beautiful family food looks great

[@kristentosi5637]

What kind of white dinner plates do you use, located in the small cabinet? Where did you get the plates?

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

They are Corelle and I absolutely love them. They are very thin so you can get stack a lot and they are very strong and do not break as easily as normal glass plates. You can get them at a lot of stores. I know Walmart carries them. You can even get them on Amazon.

[@kristentosi5637]

@@RealMomRealSolutionsthank you

[@valerieleblanc8066]

I enjoy Corelle plates too, but I get them used at local secondhand stores for about 1$/ plate. Although, they do not match ;)

[@JangX]

I love your videos!!!God bless your family❤

[@DrElizabethStoner]

I have been looking for a safe oats brand. What do you recommend?

[@teacherstreet]

Wow! Do you use any of that for your daycare business, or is this just the food for your family? ❤ from Iowa

[@carolynrandle5454]

Dont worry what people think.you buy what you can.they dont pay for your food.i love to watch hauls.

[@caronroberts3697]

Considering how many tummies your filling I don't think it's that much per head plus clean food is much more expensive well done

[@jamylyn7148]

The amount of times you said organic! 🤣

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

I know lol very repetitive and probably annoying. Sorry about that.

[@mama_bear_since_0989]

I would love to see some of your recipes that you sun honey for sugar. I've been wanting to make the switch. However, $200 a month for a bucket of honey is so expensive!

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

Honey is for sure more expensive than sugar however, I’m sure a bucket of honey would last too much longer than it does me it is pretty much one for one on the substitution so I guess just think about how many pounds of sugar you use and that’s probably about the amount of honey you would use.

[@tastingmymemories]

Have you used Azure Standard for organic foods ?

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

No, I have not someone else commented on that as well. I will certainly look into it. I had never heard of it till now.

[@nancygreene7090]

Did you know you can freeze milk? I worked in a Group Home and was responsible for doing the grocery shopping. I had a prepared list and purchased monthly. When I inquired about purchasing milk for a month because of expiration dates. The supervisor told me to store half of the many gallons of milk in the freezer. You thaw it in the refrigerator and make sure you shake it well before using! 😊 I’m enjoying your videos!

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

@@nancygreene7090 thank you for the comment and idea I don’t know that I would have enough fridge or freezer space for a whole month worth of milk. The 14 gallon we get is only for one week so we use it before it goes bad and we just get it weekly, but thanks for the tip.

[@loriwerkmeister3545]

You are amazing what a wonderful. Mother .

[@Family_files_]

Thank you for sharing. I would love to see a video on how you store all your food, like the bananas and milk without going bad. Also,what are some of your family’s recipes?

[@monicaandraderandom]

I go grocery shopping twice a month and each time It comes out between $200 to $240

[@purpleflowers92]

Beautiful family ❤ what church do you attend?

[@TheonewhomJesusloves895]

I'm surprised you don't use Azure standard, they have a huge selection of real food

[@JessRuff]

I would definitely love to see a meal planning video!

[@LakiBonbons]

Did you know that honey should not be put too much? When heated, carcinogens are formed in it and all useful properties are lost. 😅

[@BakingwithBecca10]

I'm pretty sure this was debunked however you do lose some benefits when raw honey is heated over 110 degrees. Hives are naturally occurring 90 degrees plus in summer but over 110 isn't good.

[@ujwalamahalle8365]

Hey how do you meet your end's. is government supporterting you or you ar

[@injaz-]

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[@kiana8078]

Primal kitchen for sauces!! We buy their Mayo, ketchup, spicy ketchup, mustard, etc. it’s all really good! Our fav Mayo is the garlic Mayo! It doesn’t last long but if you want organic, we have found this is the best bc there’s no seed oils! We actually make our own Mayo now and it is not hard if you look into it!

[@nissaninanicoletv8198]

You should try Aldi grocery store too. Great organic food and the prices aren't bad...

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

I will check it out. Thank you!

[@babybluehashyo]

Would you post your reciepts or an itemized list of what and how much of each food you got?

[@00clgordon]

Fun seeing your grocery haul:). Just a family of four here plus two dogs, which are treated like kids:). I make their dog food monthly and that adds up, but absolutely worth it! Is the beeping your fire alarm?

[@rosamagallon34]

Thanks for sharing with us.Love that haul!

[@susanrogers2073]

You buy excellent food for your family!

[@PartScavenger]

I need to know how to make home made ice cream with regular milk please!

[@mom2blessings_sadie]

You should let everyone the size of family based on how many kids at home just incase it's different 😊

[@sandawise79]

What does your husband do for a living

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

He is a CEO of a manufacturing company

[@shirleykinney3777]

what does your husband do for a living?

[@OhHamburgers0258]

Probably a corrupt preacher

[@joanjosephson7739]

​@@OhHamburgers0258how rude are you?! Totally uncalled for.

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

He is a CEO of a manufacturing company

[@melanytodd2929]

​@@OhHamburgers0258That was nasty.

[@joleendynek2330]

Your Costco doesn't have the organic tomato products in the can?

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

they do have some sauces that are organic but my kids aunt fans of the taste and don't eat it very well. I'm hoping to just figure out a good recipe and bottle my own eventually.

[@DenniceWinfrey]

Your house well never run out of foods dam😊

[@chazzy_g]

This is a great haul and video. Love all the delicious and nutritious options!

[@andrearicter1669]

How do you substitute honey for sugar?

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

For most foods its one for one

[@brandynash1409]

Over time I’ve cut then sugar down in my recipes and now I only use about half the amount. So, honey for me can really be stretched because it is more expensive. This wouldn’t work if you just immediately cut it. But, my kids didn’t notice over time.

[@christinerudd5623]

We have 8 kids and I couldn’t imagine anymore, I thought I had a huge family. Lol

[@sizohmthethwa]

❤

[@8spiegels]

Thank you for sharing. Could you do a video on recipes/meal planning?

[@ericamcwright9632]

No added sugar because fruit itself has sugar. It's just crazy how some kids snack is like 10g plus added sugars.

[@ExpectantHarvest]

Did you see how the fridge thing was weighted down to the max from all that milk!? The homemade ice cream sounds so good

[@nancymiller7667]

How long does this last?

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

About a month

[@MelodieWashington-zu2kx]

Why? Don’t you shop AZURE

[@ReallyThatGemini]

We buy a half cow, you can also get a whole one. The meat is much much better and you can really see and taste the difference

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Great. Thanks for sharing!

[@clairegeddes3275]

Love this. Thank you for sharing

[@jesicaboymau6061]

Please make a vlog like this again!!

[@YourFriendKaren]

I am one of 10 children and our Dad never let us waste food. He always would eat the kids left overs when he came home from work so it would not get thrown out. Very fugural I Have 5 children and do not like to see any food get wasted when they were little

[@allaboutmookie3688]

If you live in the Midwest I find that Hy-Vee sells a good assortment of organic condiments

[@RealMomRealSolutions]

I haven’t heard of them but I’ll check them out and see if they are in my area. Thank you for the comment!

[@karenol4722]

About 3500 .

[@GrannyL]

Wow thats a lot 😮

[@Jessicasandstreetsniffle]

$300 a month for milk 😮 where do you work?

[@Homeless2013nov-d7p]

How can u afford everything

[@peggycarnes-s8q]

You must have lots of money. Buying organic is very expensive. It is not as healthy as you think. Its good to give them healthy food. But it's sad to not let them have normal food either. I'm 64 years old and I'm healthy. And have neither eat organic But that is your business

[@babsfocker7751]

I can't wait for the new financial system and the new gold backed currency to come in so inflation will go away. Groceries are so expensive. I like the stuff you chose. Looks really tasty!

[@BellaJoyeuse]

Wow! I make everything from scratch and get most of my animal foods locally, and I spend twice that amount with 7 children. I'm in Florida, so I think that's why. Food might be more expensive here.

[@rachelbee7921]

Love this!

[@1234-m7w]

Are u a nurse where do u work outside of the home ? Just curious

[@Cassie161710]

What kind of ice cream machine do you have?

[@Addie-j6f]

It's funny when somebody who doesn't farm or know anything about food science just regurgitates whatever they read online about nutrition, there is absolutely nothing wrong with cane sugar. Natural honey has sugar in it by the way

[@elizabethandrus3848]

Hello! Your videos are such fun to watch. I expected the mass amount of milk, but it didn't look like as much toilet paper I thought there would be. Thank you for sharing!

[@PriscillaEnders-ob7mp]

Hi, I'm Priscilla, and I am a daughter of a family of 10 and I love how you get your kids healthy stuff, but it wouldn't hurt for once in awhile for them to eat some sugar. God bless you, have a nice day 👋

[@Marie-pb2zy]

Consider buying tomato sauce only in glass Jars. Because if tomato's acidity, the aluminum cans leech toxic aluminum into your food.

[@WeareCreatingMemories]

Jeepers, then cleaning products and toiletries on top. Fair play that you guys can afford this. It’s incredible but my goodness, you are a busy bee 🩷🩷

[@adiporsh]

Looks like a super market😂

[@1234-m7w]

And Costco the most expensive place .have u ever thought of donating to a struggling mother?