Grocery Shopping! | Moving Out Life Skills! | How Do I?

Grocery Shopping! Moving Out Life Skills! How Do I?
This is the next promised moving out life skills class! We are going grocery shopping for Lacey and Eli, and teaching Harlan and Cynthia some life hacks about shopping for yourself! Go grocery shopping with us!
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[@Bpersephone]

Step 4: always bring reusable bags! Better for the environment and can fit way more into them!

[@dragon527]

Here in NY state we don't use plastic bags anymore. We use reusable bags. But in some grocery stores you have to pay 5 cents for a paper bag. Which is ridiculous. But I have reusable bags

[@suzannev334]

This! I’m from the netherlands and most people bring their own bags. It’s so much easier.

[@annab2875]

We use reasonable bags in the UK. Also you can get ones for cold food

[@alliepowers1150]

@@dragon527 it’s been 3 years no excuses not to use reusable

[@tydaedae97]

My issue is people don't wash their reusable bags they be disgusting.

[@pennylynndauphin9405]

My mother passed down an old tradition called a pounding. We give gifts of a pound of flour, sugar, coffee, oatmeal, grits, etc. So all of our children who moved out get a pounding box. I carried this into spices, condiments, etc. Every pounding gift I have given is so appreciated.

[@gabryylpierce8586]

That's genius!

[@bonnie3994]

That is one Fabulous idea,,Penny your mom is a genius 💞

[@pamthompson2978]

That is a very “big” thing down here in the south (I’m in texas!) My dad is a pastor (since 1968!)Each time we moved to a new town/new church, the new congregation would give us a pounding. They pounded us with all the essentials that you spoke of, also canned goods, spices, paper products, etc.! Basically everything that wasn’t perishable, was included in a pounding. With a family of 6 (parents, 3 brothers and myself), receiving these poundings that would be given to us usually on the day we moved into the church home, was always a huge help! Now, dad and my bonus mama are all that’s left in the home. Dad is now semi-retired, and pastors a small country church now. Yet, even these tiny church families STILL do wonderful poundings. With dad, now 81yrs young, poundings are still a big blessing!

[@pennylynndauphin9405]

@@pamthompson2978 yes ma'am it is..

[@pennylynndauphin9405]

@@bonnie3994 I think so too.

[@anique6450]

- Never go shopping hungry - Always make a list - Prioritise needs and wants - Use recipe books and plan your list around the meals you tend to eat that week - Look at prices PER ounce

[@cozcalconcozcalcon7802]

One thing that helps out is to learn the layout of your grocery store. Then write out your grocery list so you go from one side of the store to the other side. I feel when I shop that way it is easier.

[@lyndarowe7191]

Harland is so sweet & respectful! Wish him all the best that life has to offer!😊

[@jameeliz]

Harlan*

[@itshollywoodhindi]

Herleen

[@LaurenRReed28]

@@itshollywoodhindi 😂?

[@itshollywoodhindi]

@@LaurenRReed28 🤣🤣🤣

[@karenmorrisette5027]

Harlan & Mason are my fav boys in the family. My fav girls are Cynthia & Aubrey!!!

[@shebacat565]

Harlan walking with arm around Aubry...so sweet

[@tammymcfee9325]

I love Jared, he’s so sweet! Fantastic dad, husband, and teacher!

[@lynnesawri2805]

I have learned in my 58yrs that if I keep everything organized in my cupboards and fridge with the plastic bins I tend to waste way less food and it makes grocery shopping easier as I just pull the bins out and see what I have (canned goods etc) and it’s all in one place. Love that you’re teaching the kids great life skills.

[@shellrene26]

id love to see pics

[@sharifahsyed9011]

I love to see organising vids n yes, it's true. Having an organised pantry n fridge definitely helps me n my fam

[@tiffanychilcote7088]

I’m 26, been married and out on my own with a new baby now for a while and I actually learned a lot from this video!!!! Lol

[@tammiingerham7212]

I have lived on my own for 32 yrs and I learned so much from this video. Goes to show you that you never to old to learn new things. The the bread tag think was mind blowing for me, since I live alone and have such an issue with things going bad before I eat them. Thank you so much for this video.

[@phoebebuffay1566]

Pro tip: you can freeze bread if you feel like you won't consume it all quickly enough :)

[@elinorterry6626]

In slices too! Then you can just pull it out and toast it as and when you need ☺️

[@wendys3729]

This is what my family does even with a 5 adult household we dont always use the whole loaf of bread so we freeze it and get out slices as needed . Sometimes if we buy bread rolls to have for the next day we freeze them so they frozen at their freshest and will come out that way . If we want it for that day for lunch or dinner then of course we wouldnt freeze it . Sometimes if a fair bit has used when frozen because we had been taking it out as needed and not much if left and we know we will use in few days we will leave it out.😬😉

[@kristensaenz6421]

I keep my bread in the refrigerator since I don't eat it all the time. It doesnt get moldy fast. Keeping bread in a high cabinet especially near the stove is for sure going to make is mold in a warm environment.

[@bettysale4597]

I am actually teaching my grandkids to check the price per ounce on everything! Great job!

[@beckyherbstreith5385]

It was great seeing y’all with Lacy and seeing Eli an Bexley. Y’all taught me some new things about grocery shopping

[@jenniferespinoza6826]

I had a friend that aged out of foster care. The one thing she wishes she had was recipes on her favorite foods. So maybe finding out from each of your older kids what their favorite family recipes are and write it down for them but with smaller amounts.

[@Ndaugherty3]

Bexley is so freaking adorable. Thank you for brightening up my day ❤️

[@amandam5201]

My mom taught me all about shopping for groceries or retail growing up. She had me figure out how much an item cost after percentages off. It annoyed me as a teenager but as an adult I feel it has helped me save a lot of money. Like Jerad said, the generic is sometimes made in the same place as the brand names.

[@mariannejennisch9293]

Thanks for taking us shopping learning a lot of stuff. It’s later in life but good life lessons I never had.

[@Gizmo72710]

Wow! I learned something today too! 😃 I will definitely be teaching my Son &(Husband) about the bread tie thing AND the price per ounce thing! It is so wonderful how amazing you guys are, in every area of parenting! My Son is Autistic, and we haven’t worked on Grocery shopping in years. However, Watching this has inspired me to get him out there shopping, and managing his money again. I’ve just been handling it for him, which won’t serve him well, should he ever not have us around. ❤️U Guys! 😘

[@joenealey8332]

Jared and Shelley are relationship goals for this old man! You guys are so happy together!

[@missyfortin5814]

Yes I've been waiting for this & aww bexley is so adorable & her smile was exactly what I needed today ❤

[@andreahamilton6579]

Having been an accountant for a food suppliers your dad is correct a lot of big brands also make the cheaper brands but they do use a different recipe to save their own preimum brand taste.

[@AngelaMarshall29]

I used 4 different meal kit services and have about 50 recipe cards, I holepunch and put them in a 3 ring binder in alphabetical order. I stopped ordering boxes but I regularly make copycat versions or use them as inspiration to make something similar. Highly recommend this system.

[@shellrene26]

you find that you can cook these meals cheaper with a meal plan and recipe cards... she just proved that....

[@AngelaMarshall29]

@@shellrene26 how did she prove that? Did I miss the cost breakdown and portion section?

[@shellrene26]

@@AngelaMarshall29 do the math.....

[@AngelaMarshall29]

@@shellrene26 did it, it's cheaper per portion to make your own. I spent months carefully comparing 4 different kit services, I loved them but strictly financially if you diy with grocery store purchases it's cheaper per plate. That said I love them because they inspired so many awesome meals I continue to tweak and make my own.

[@shellrene26]

@@AngelaMarshall29 i have a binder full....

[@saragomez4991]

Thanks Shelley and Harlan for the tips on the bread ties and plastic around the drinks. I use reusable bags and divide my groceries into the bags. For example I put all the produce in one, dairy in insulated bag, cans in one, boxes in one and so on. It makes it easier to put away refrigerator and freezer items away first. Also avoid coupons that give you for example 50 cents off if you buy 3 cans of bush beans. I love using the self checkout at Walmart, Target, SAM’S and Albertsons.

[@sharifahsyed9011]

Love when dad says.. U need to know what u have in order to know what u need. That is so so true. We always buy more than we need right?... Love all the way from Malaysia. Love to see all of you. Such sweet hearts.

[@twinsgran]

In the UK we have 'best before' dates on our bread, dried and tinned products and fresh packaged fruit and veg. You can still use it past those dates, but it just means it might not be at it's best quality, but still edible.

[@notmyrealname4978]

It’s the same way in the USA

[@TheLeonorRibeiro]

I'm a college student living on my own and having meals is something that I've been struggling with, my friends don't really act this way so seeing a young adult like me going true the same thing made me feel so relieved, thank you so much. We're doing great Lacey. Lot's of love ❤

[@day-vlogs22]

I’m loving these life skill tips , I’m 21 and definitely learned some new stuff

[@HeidiLilley]

Regarding bread, When it was just my husband and I eating, I discovered that if you pull out six or even eight slices of bread and then put the rest of the loaf in the freezer, and the bread that you've taken out into a zipper bag, your bread will not go stale and end up throwing away any. Thanks for the great tip on the bread tag colors. I think I would still look at the expiration date at it too because some stores especially the smaller ones you never know if it one might have been the previous week. I think it is an awesome thing that you are teaching your kids these life skills.

[@alyssafennern1159]

these life skill videos are absolutely AMAZING & I even learned a few things myself! Love it ❤️

[@sandrathomas2145]

Oh my goodness I even learned a couple of things in this video so thank you. These are the things I never thought about teaching my children but I am lucky that they do a great job anyway.

[@Bigears1978]

Some really great tips in the vlog. Don't forget to take your own reusable bags. Own market brands are great I use them for most things. One tip I have for bread is freezing it. I put it straight in the freezer when I get home and just take out slices as and when I need it.

[@candimclane6739]

Omgosh,Jared is just the sweetest dad!

[@brendabutler854]

Thanks Harlin, I learned something new about the tab on Gatorade. 😂

[@niamh3909]

I think it would be really good of you guys to surprise Lacey and Eli by rearranging and sorting their kitchen for them! With it being such limited cupboard space and while they’re new parents it would be so beneficial for them :) really enjoying these life skill classes you’re doing! Could have done with these when I first moved out

[@ginnychewy5030]

I am glad that y’all are doing life skills vlogs

[@mariannejennisch9293]

Thanks for the bread lesson Shelly never knew that. I will look and see if my store does that at all. I will keep you posted.

[@mlfierro1447]

I actually learned some tips too. This certainly was a valuable experience for the kids. Life skills are so important for kids, that is something that parents need to spend time on with their kids. It might be interesting to do a vlog on finances such as how to manage money like making a budget.

[@keepsmiling1982]

I never knew about the breas tie color . I keep my bread in the fridge cause it lasts longer in there. I never make a list. I'm unique though. I'm legally blind. I have less then 10% sight in one eye and depending on the lighting it's like I'm in a heavy fog. Now that being said I have a memory better than a computer. Wher my seeing eye human is coming to take me shopping I can take inventory of what's in my fridge; freezer and cupboards with out leaving the couch. I always know what I have and where it is. The only thing I tend to buy I don't need is ice cream. Love your channel and videos. If more people were like you the world would be a happier place. Keep Smiling :)

[@Mariana10190]

I learned so much watching this video I didn’t know about the bread tie thing definitely going to use that!💙

[@barbarawhite5466]

This was great idea for young and old because you are never to old to learn something new,Shelly isn't the only push over in the family lol,"it's always the exception to the rule"lol,could tell he was going to cave on the Zebra cakes and she seems to eat very good so she deserves a little treat every now and then and her dad gave in it's not always mom that caves in. lol.We love watching this family they are one of the best, keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers always, thanks again for sharing your KZbin videos with us all.🙏🐦💝🐨🙏

[@dianemackey]

What a great lesson for your kids. I never would have thought to do this before. Thanks for all the tips! I have a couple for you too! i know Harlan and Cynthia are moving soon. I have used the reusable, handled, grocery bags to pack instead of boxes. It is so easy to carry everything, not bulky at all, and I used clothing, bedding, jackets, etc to wrap fragile items (tvs, monitors, glass frames), instead of bubble wrap. It saves a ton of money

[@Jenny_Hink]

You guys taught me 2 new things 1st one about bread tie and 2nd about the price per once . I was never taught this . so thank you guys. ❤💙😊

[@alyssakostiew5072]

That's so nice of you to teach your kids how to shop!😊

[@FjIrwin]

Bexley is the cutest lil one I’ve ever seen.

[@skv1976]

I sometimes forget items, even with a list! Also, thanks for reminding me about trash bags. I used my last one!

[@janineschindler2966]

I never knew about the bread thing or the cereal thing. Lol I learned something new. Thank you!!

[@ednanelson1897]

I never knew about the twist ties on bread. Thank you for sharing that information. We no longer can get plastic bags when shopping. We have to bring our own reusable bags or buy paper ones.

[@Seiferboi]

I recently went through my family's food areas and decluttered. There were canned food from 2009! Some of it even had disintegrated in the can and the can was completely empty! I fixed the shelves in the laundry room to show the cans as if they're in a grocery store, with the old things at the front and new things at the back. It's been working out great! One thing I noticed as you went through the cabinets is how there were a pair of scissors on the bottom shelf. Very bad if the baby starts crawling and gets into the cabinet somehow. Not sure if it's been moved since the video is like a month ago, but there's also a chance they're still laying there. For those recipe pages, I'd recommend a binder with dividers and page protectors. Instant coo book!

[@nancyjohnson5446]

Jattod and shelly taught me a lot, I usually just go and grab. Thanks for the great information

[@eliareyes4640]

Well this was a really great learning video, I’m 53yrs old and never heard of the bread thing. See you learn something everyday lol great job with the life lessons 👏👍😊

[@robinwilson3186]

I really love that you are teaching these life skills to your kids. I’m sixty six years old and I never knew about the colored bread ties.

[@anisamata2096]

That was so helpful; bread ties, plastic bottle holder, self check out with spelling option in stead. My option I do all produce last since I have to hunt for the item 👍🤩

[@debbev4939]

So nice to see the kids learning adult skills!!! You all look great and happy ‼️♥️👍

[@ruthobrien3466]

Thank you I learnt something new too I did not know about the bread ties either. Thank you Harlan for the tip on how to get the Gatorade out easily I and like Lacy I just use scissors.

[@mjduffy618]

This had a lot of good tips. Loved seeing Bexley. 🥰🥰🥰

[@judelefrancis2179]

I am learning so much watching you guys. The bread tie thing and the gatorade is mind blowing.

[@pennyferguson1756]

Lol new car,awesome idea! I love how my granddaughter shop’s for groceries, snacks first then fruit,vegetables, breads, pasta and baked desserts. Then we pickup supper because we are too tired to cook. 😂 😂😂 love from Canada 💕💕💕💕

[@meshel1958]

What a great vlog, I will recomend this one for friends with teenagers so they grasp it by the time they a ready to go it on their own. I love Shelly and Jarrod and think the are great parents! Granny from Spokane here checking in on the family!!

[@saraanderson6615]

I saved $5.08 today at the grocery store with coupons from the actual store. Bush’s are the best bean brand. And Jared is right sometimes the off brand food items are made by the name brand company.

[@rajhi645]

I’m able to move in a couple years but this video helped so much and all of these are mind shocking. Something I would’ve never thought of. Gotta tell my mom❤️ thanks

[@LunatheLunatic661]

I've been grocery shopping on my own for over 10 years and I learned some new things! 😊

[@brendasutterfield9834]

Happy Saturday Everyone. Love you guys so much . . second one lol . love you guys.

[@verlindaallen6299]

Y'all are so good 😊 🌱 ❇️ life skills. 101. Back in my day we had home economics . Taught us everything about running a home.

[@kotaad]

thank you for doing these type of videos! i never had someone to teach me these type of things

[@jens7872]

I got some paper protectors that have the 3 holes on the side and a 3 ring binder for the recipe cards. Works out great, you can easily see front and back and flip through to see what recipe you want.

[@efua.penny_]

I’m 26 and I’m only now just finding out about the bread tag thing 🤣🤣🤣 I’m so excited to go to the shops and see the bread tags🤣

[@angelalfaro8804]

As a young adult I learned so much from this! Thank u so much 😊 I'll definitely be doing this my next grocery shopping trip

[@dlamado123]

Wow! I'm 55 and did not know that about the per ounce marked on the shelves! Thanks!

[@creativesparks2164]

15:13 that’s like everything you buy in bulk. It’s always cheaper to get more But I did not know you can check that there… so cool!! Thanks

[@verlindaallen6299]

Wow thanks for the cereal tip. I never looked at the ounces!!!

[@lindaralph8109]

I know most people put bread in a dry place, but I aways put mine in the fridge. It's last so much longer. Haven't had moldy bread in years. Love u guys

[@FourSeasonsDecorAndMore]

Hi am Ruth. Thank you for that video, I learned a couple of things today. I never in all my years of shopping compared the cost per ounce of cereal and the color tags of bread for freshness. Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@charlenes5]

You're doing an awesome job getting the children to shop. Keep up the awesome vidz guys

[@frankiecarrel1369]

I think that was so important for you guys to teach your teenagers my parents never taught me taught me I just went with what I thought was OK that Was so cool

[@daynarussell5650]

Loved this video, so glad the kids are enjoying learning all these life skills.

[@amberpearsol7555]

And I just learn per ounce from Walmart or from different stores a few months ago. And it really helps me save a lot when I help buy food or when I buy my own food. And I live in Pittsburgh/Washington PA

[@dottiegyles1119]

Thanks for the interesting and informative vlog. I never knew about the bread labeling either Lacey.

[@nikkih639]

You forgot to mention checking expiration dates. That's very important too! Great video.

[@mollyo8655]

Yay! I was looking forward to this video!❤️

[@Sovannarei7]

I never knew about the ounce or the bread! Thank you! Harlan I learned the same thing from tik Tok lol

[@verlindaallen6299]

Bexley is beyond precious 💕

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

I’m 40.. been living on my own since I was 19. I did not know about the bread tag colours or even to look at the bacon backs of package!

[@tammydonovan623]

I am 51 and have also learned a few things. This was very informative. One comment was about bags. Yes reusable is better if you wash them regularly and use a plastic bag for veggies. Just reuse that as well. I use plastic bags for trash bags and I recycle all the rest. Walmart does not have boxes at front of store. Alot of grocery stores don't have them anymore.

[@1999jessjess]

Harlan dude I literally just went the the fridge and I’m amazed and bused used that trick with the plastic!

[@cnerland1688]

Thanks for the tips on the cereal & bread. Watch your prices when you are checking out, they have a Tendency at times to be the wrong price is usually higher.

[@mariannalopez1790]

my favorite channel but I actually learn about the prices cause I never knew but I wanted to know more hacks for shopping, please do a video ❣️

[@tiggerhaines4307]

Wow I learned a lot from you guys. Like you guys said about the bread tags. Now that something new. Thanks.

[@Pppr-yf2hu]

thank you for the shopping lessons. i will be more aware of my spending

[@joh2605]

I miss this. When family went grocery shopping at costco.

[@zeekdibble4361]

A good hint is to estimate the total as you shop, so you can stay on budget!

[@cherylbrookshire3290]

My grandmother knew about the bread ties and I should look it up… very useful to know

[@Wicked4live1]

Great video! I have one more advice:You can use apps to plan your list and write the shopping list. I use mine daily to keep track of things I run out of. It also categorizes the items so I don't have to run from one end of the store to the other. I use the family planner. Its free and very helpful!

[@jessicafougere5117]

this was actually such a helpful video! i learnt so much, thank you!

[@kristietaylor719]

Lacey, don't worry, everyone at some time has forgotten about something and then found or remembered it to only find it spoiled. Mine was a small container of heavy cream that had gotten pushed behind some stuff meaning that half the container soured leaving me tearing up my icebox to find the odor. Then the proverbial forehead slap for forgetting it. Glad the kids are learning how to shop for a normal week. They can also start watching and catching thing on sale that they will need when the move. Take a few of the plastic storage bins each and start with the bathroom, then the kitchen, the pantry for non parishables, maybe the bedroom or living room. Also talk to any potential roommates so they can shop together or plan together what they agree on for the common living spaces.

[@jennatucker3346]

I've got a list of what is in my cupboards, fridge , freezer and Cross out when I use it and add what I buy , big shop when I get payed so top up what I need each week, take bags with u saves lots of money , hav a meal plan xx

[@jessicasynott7064]

Another tip is if you have Frazer space spend one after making large pot and pan meals like stew, lazzua and dived into smaller containers then you have meals for the whole week.

[@lorieatamian4532]

Okay, I’m 67 years old and I didn’t know a couple of those. Thanks for the lesson. 😊

[@karlysaeks7718]

I really enjoy watching your videos and your family! You guys are amazing! It makes my day when you post videos!

[@yourwhathurts9669]

learned the colored bread tag trick and the Gatorade trick in 1 video !😮 yall are making my life so much easier lol

[@aliciabellante6643]

I learned something new with the Gatorade! I will have to try that