It's So BAD! | How Did This Happen?

[@lesliesheppard6112]

Poor Harlan has the worst timing, he shows up when you’re cleaning the garage and now the fridge 😂😂

[@kerryburns9878]

Hahahahaha! You guys are relatable! Not necessarily wasteful. There are only 2 people in our home, and we have this happen too. Celery goes bad, spring greens get slimy, carrots start growing, etc. The occasional leftovers get pushed behind stuff and start growing mold. I’m pretty sure it happens to most families. This video was great!

[@paulinekerstgens4766]

@kerryburns9878 I live alone and it happens to me to lol

[@abigailjosephine3366]

You just described the contents in my fridge.

[@meghitchcock3810]

Thank you for buying that man a warm pullover. I work with the homeless as often as I can. They need us to help when we can!

[@FLWM45]

I love these down to earth vlogs! Regardless of how famous & well off you are, these kind of Vlogs prove that your just ordinary people like the rest of us & you don’t put on an act & try to make it seem like your better than everyone else! That is why the CM’s are the best family on YT ❤

[@jenniferhedrick6653]

Not shelly wearing a Graphic tee, Even though it's still black and a light colored cardigan!!! Way to go Shelly! 🥰

[@rumbellefever]

It still feels weird. XD Like...her in a color...is hard to process for me. XD Maybe, it is because I wear black a lot. XD

[@purdyhen7903]

Everyone goes through dirty refrigerators every now and then. Sometimes we get busy, and things get overlooked.

[@TJ-go2mz]

Shelly you guys are just a normal family 😁 No embarrassment needed your family is amazing!

[@valerieherrera8516]

Same thing I said ❤

[@ChristyMeadors]

This happens to everyone. Do not feel bad at all. We have all been there.

[@rainandellie818]

Not everyone. It definitely doesn't happen in my house.

[@samanthawilson9688]

7:41 I love that Harlan has been coming over and on the vlogs more!

[@beckyjones6956]

He must live close.

[@281cham0rrita]

❤ Shelly ❤ You guys are totally fine! I'm very very sure there's so many others out there, that has had a refrigerator like that before. (I sure have). And as for the leftovers we keep those as well 😮 As for giving food to family, relatives, friends, ect... I've learned my lesson on giving my Tupperware, (thinking I'd get them back?) But never to be seen again, until I go to their house to eat, and see my Tupperware in their cabinets! 😅 So, now I do a few things to give to go food... I buy the to go compartment containers, or I will just put food in freezer ziploc, or the good ole fashion way... butter, cool whip, plastic ice cream containers! I now have all the rest of my Tupperware where it should be in my kitchen! Your right... for having a family as large as yours, your house is always so nice and neat!!! Love you all and love your channel. ❤❤❤

[@ashtonpatterson1893]

Haha I’ve gotten so much comfort from watching your family on KZbin especially when my mental health isn’t in the best place. Your channel has been my safe space! I’ve been watching your older videos and I just watched a video from 3-4 years ago where the same thing happened you had moldy fruits and veggies in your downstairs fridge!

[@tiahc3]

OMG thank you for showing what Really happens in large families!! Ours was small compared to y'all (four kids, two parents, blended family). 1. Fridge clean out day 2. Label your bins; cheese, meat veggies, 3. Product rotation: current cheese items are in the front of the bin and New cheese goes to the back of the bin. 4. Use small address labels to put "Bought on" dates on LEFTOVERS & veggies as they go into the fridge!!

[@candacemoore1194]

It’s totally real life it happens at my house all the time my kids will bring food in and put it in the fridge it sits there a week and always gets thrown out!! Give yourselves grace ❤

[@cherielandry54]

Shelly, I have to say I am loving seeing you in a little "color". You look fabulous! Also, you made me get up and clean my fridge...lol You guys have hearts of gold. Getting that man a jacket was so very nice of you.

[@mollyo8655]

That was so sweet of you guys to buy that guy a jacket!! ❤️😊 Also, I feel like most people have a fridge like that!!😂

[@ashley87.]

❤❤❤❤ I’m loving the daily uploads Shelly I’m so proud of you for recording and not getting burned out lol much love ❤❤❤❤

[@lindadriessen9027]

Thanks for a candid vlog about embarrassing but very relatable situations. You might consider to (learn to) cook minimum waste recipes or to use leftovers for lunchables, stuffing for tortilla, spreadables or dip sauce. Maybe a fridge check once a week can be added to chores? You did a great job sorting all the fridges out. Caution cleaning with bleach.

[@victoriabrake2103]

Suggestion for organization. 1. Make each section for different veggies and fruits so you know what you need when you go to the store if that section is out. Some like apples and carrots last longer than others like greens and tomatoes. 2. Or you could label each section with date bought so instead of putting things on top of others combine the dates and put older stuff together and newer stuff together. This way old stuff does not go bad UNDER the new food stuff.

[@samanthawilson9688]

6:00 I love you guys filming daily and being so real and honest

[@RobinPendleton-q7x]

Don't be embarrassed it happens to everyone You all are so sweet buying that guy a hoodie,God Bless you all ❤

[@Alex.C.747-8]

My fridge has looked like that many a time. It happens when you get busy. That’s life. You do what you are doing and clean up and reset. Today is bin day for us so I have just been through our fridge and done the same.

[@avaeaton4295]

I agree.

[@victoriaproulx2010]

This is a great reminder for everyone to do a good fridge clean out- we all have things we don’t use anymore, don’t like, or just forgot about and kept pushing to the side. I did this last week and definitely threw a bunch of stuff out! Mainly old condiments and sauces

[@a.s.9237]

Perhaps a suggestion for leftovers is to give it to others, like cody and bishop but you also might offer them up in your community as i'm sure there are people who could use it.

[@sarahabbott1386]

This is real life! Dont say sorry! You’re just being real!! I love it! I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve cleaned my fridge like this. Your generosity towards that man was amazing ❤

[@beckiestacy29]

Cannot tell you how many times we have forgotten about what we have in the fridge. Y’all are not the first family who has had to clear and clean out, you won’t be the last! You guys act made me feel a bit better about the times I had to clean/clear out my fridge. So thank you ❤️❤️❤️ Much love to you guys!!!

[@joemiller401]

A suggestion - you plan meals on your board so when you do so, you look in the cabinets and refrigerators to see what you already have and then you make a list (phone or paper) for what you still need. This should cut down on what you need to buy and hopefully reduce waste too.

[@HerLadyship-P]

Don't be embarrassed. I had the best of intentions when I bought my fresh vegetables and life went sideways for a minute. When things came back into alignment I started to cook (so I thought) everything was gross and spoiled. Now, I chop my cilantro, bell peppers, onions and freeze them. I freeze everything now, especially bananas. Otherwise, it all go to waste. You are not alone. You are normal.

[@hizgrase]

It’s honestly good to know other people do that. I buy vegetables because I eat healthy but honestly, I don’t need anything but boost right now. And it’s hard to buy single person portions and have food not go bad especially if you try to buy a lot of vegetables. They just don’t last very long. I try to share with my neighbors. And I try to vacuum and freeze portions as well.

[@SuzanneMonty-tp7zk]

How are the onions when there defrosted?

[@beverleypicard2116]

It happens to all of us that are realistic .

[@rebeccaradbourne5651]

​@@SuzanneMonty-tp7zkas normal, no difference in flavour.

[@meganwolf91]

@@SuzanneMonty-tp7zkI find they lose flavor, onions anyway . Anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves, Bell peppers lose they’re crispness so if cooking into stuff they are fine but not for salads . Ginger and chilli peppers freeze and ideal to grate right from frozen 😇 If u buy a block of chedder cheese or Parmesan and grate it they freeze fantastic !

[@Loverofcats14]

Hi Shelley I use tin foil (aluminium wrap) in the bottom of my fridge drawers. If anything does happen to go bad, then just pull the tin foil out as it catches any juice. Make sure it goes up the sides of the drawers a little. After I take it out it’s just a quick spray to sanitise. But make sure the inside of the drawers are dry as the foil will stick otherwise. Much easier to keep the fridge drawers clean. Hope it helps. Best wishes from the UK.

[@lynnesawri2805]

Get some organization bins like in your pantry and keep condiments, sour cream etc all in one place that way you can see easier what you have this has been a huge help in our house so multiple of same item doesn’t get open. I have cut back on filling fridge as much even if means a few extra trips to store because things just seem to go bad so quickly anymore and too darn expensive.

[@sockmonkees]

I have the same. I try to dump leftovers and expired veggies on the night before garbage pickup, so it doesn’t build up

[@tamibrudzinski4036]

I send all my kids home with cool whip containers full of food every holiday. They ❤ it!!

[@hizgrase]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Today was my refrigerator, clean out as well. It can be gross. I’m recovering from a lot of illnesses and surgeries with new heart issues and not being able to eat a whole lot, but I’ll buy it when I go out hoping that I can eat it and then I don’t. I’m wasting a lot of food, but it can get very gross. And I’ll live alone . No worries.

[@jenakins1509]

We are a big family and sometimes things get overlooked. I made a 'rule' with my kids that to eat any fruit or veg before they go bad and if they see something gross to just throw it away. This helped us not have so many things just sitting and 'growing'.

[@johnhenstock9668]

Understandable thing to happen in such a big household, but do try and be careful to avoid that happening. But your hearts are in the right place - you gave that man that jacket, which was great.

[@JenniNickoli]

Oh my goodness...🥺🥺 that was so sweet of you guys getting the jacket for that man!!! Not that i didn't think your family wasn't sweet, but watching you all go in just for a jacket... then gave it to him, then back to Walmart ... Ugh.... so kind!!!! Thanks for being you... that just trumped the nasty fridge part!! 😂😂

[@hopemags9642]

Do you recycle? Here in Canada we recycle/compost food waste, plastics glass cartons, cardboard, newspapers, batteries for my household I have very little actual trash I only put trash out about once a month and lots of recycling weekly. So great seeing Harlan ❤ Such kindness helping your fellow citizens who are struggling ❤

[@sarahfoster6765]

Same in the UK 🇬🇧

[@divahc1]

Same here in Australia. We have 3 different garbage bins. We take old electronics and cords etc and empty pen and marker shells to our local office supplies store to recycle; batteries go to a battery supply store; old make-up goes to our local pharmacy and health and beauty store; empty printer ink cartridges go to the post office. Everything goes to a recycling centre. Also, we always use re-usable shopping bags. There are no free plastic bags at stores You need to buy one, if the store even has them.

[@svibe8624]

​@@divahc1Good to know.

[@hopemags9642]

@ very much like Canada thanks for sharing hope you have a great day ❤️

[@lindadriessen9027]

Ditto recycling in the Netherlands, Belgium and France

[@carrie4887]

Shelly you are wearing some color! Those colors look great on you! ❤️

[@notyourtypicalgranny]

I had to do this today in my house and there is only my wife and I. It is easy to do as you change meals around or forget what is there. Unless you keep little in your fridge and shop multiple times a week things go off sometimes. With so many people in the house why pay for a chef. Make one of the chores to check the fridges weekly and clear out the out of date or spoiled items. Thank you so much for buying that man a jacket. That says so much about you and your children. Not enough people care these days.

[@lindadriessen9027]

Many people do care, but can hardly make ends meet themselves.

[@growie138]

those drawer friges are great but there is always stuff that lays on the bottom and goes bad. happens to almost everyone.

[@tracycapozucca4786]

I love the fact that you show us so that you’re just just a normal family like all of us thank you

[@michellepoe761]

Don’t be embarrassed I’m sure there’s at least 1, or more, things in everyone’s fridge that’s gone bad. Maybe you should add going through the fridge’s and freezers part of someone weekly chore. That way it should help avoid that from happening again. 💜

[@beckyjones6956]

We live in Washington and our daughter (47) lives in Chicago and every time she comes to visit first thing she does is clean out our refrigerator. She always says it is a miracle that we haven’t made our self’s sick!! We throw a lot of produce away each week.

[@bettycaudle4018]

Like i didnt love your awsome family enough already, then you completely melted my heart when you got the guy the jacket❤❤❤❤. Also, dont be embarressed, everyones fridge, especially vegetable drawers, have been the same way, at one time or other. Love you guys❤❤

[@HerLadyship-P]

Oh, you all made me cry. Thank you for your kindness to others.

[@krMinus2]

Don’t be embarrassed. This just shows that you’re an honest family. Most people can relate and we don’t have as many kids as you do.

[@Diannaa.333]

Love the realness this video shows how most of us are in real life haha it happens all the time it’s okay and the good deed you guys did was just so sweet!! Love your videos ❤️❤️

[@rachelweir3334]

We all been there.. don’t feel bad or be embarrassed. We understand

[@ashleyg0418]

9:41 everyone always picks on Aubrey for not liking mayo. But I remember her saying her reason behind it is like a trigger. She can’t help it!

[@azutmom68]

FYI. How to store cilantro rinse cut ends of just a little put in glass cup ( I use a cup with a handle) put cilantro into cup fill up with water to cover about half. Place a plastic bag over just the top of the cilantro. Plastic bag I use the bag that you put cilantro in at the store. Store in fridge in front Then cut off what you need. Keep water filled up

[@cazb7806]

I think everyone as had a smelly slimy fridge at times, at least you got it all sorted, thrown and cleaned out. How sweet, I am sure the cold homeless man really appreciated your kindness in buying him a warm jacket. Blessings to you all.

[@Banyo__]

Oddly enough, I'd rather watch someone doing something so relatable as "discovering what's actually at the back nether regions of the fridge," then some fake influencer telling me I need to make my fridge aesthetic with plants and ceramic art work. Don't feel too bad. This happens to everyone at some point. You get busy, you have a life, you guys in particular have a lot of people and stuff to do, so yes, it can get bad in the old fridge, but alls good with some bleach and elbow grease and more at the store.

[@jeanettedenson6264]

You’re human beings and we all have things in our homes that we’re not proud of. So don’t get down on yourselves. I have closet that gets filled up and every few months I have a clean out of it, I recently just started downsizing and loving it. And my fridge gets like yours so don’t feel bad.. 😊

[@stefanniesanchez8279]

No need to feel embarrassed. It happens to all of us when we get so busy. I'm just impressed with the kids that take a lead and help out in doing these chores. You guys have raised them up well.

[@drejohnson8781]

That color on you, Shelly! It looks amazing on you!

[@alexismorgan6292]

Do not be embarrassed by being real we appreciated it as viewers. Sometimes life happens gets a little chaotic and a little extra busy, and sometimes you fall a little behind forgetting things and get disorganized but what matters is your are cleaning it up now instead of ignoring it to the point of no return before it gets any worse rather then just puttingnit off longer making things worse for you worse. Highly suggest use apple cider vinegar with mother in it on a warm damp rag to help naturally disinfect your drawers no need to rinse just dry with paper towels very well so there is no worries of exposure to cleaner like lysol or bleach that could make you sick. And put a small empty apple sauce dish of baking soda in there to help absorb smells ❤ Love your family and your channel 😊 so glad you guys are just naturally yourselves makes yall so much more relatable compared to some other channels.

[@mamanonagan]

We all have bad food. It happens. I do wonder if your town/city offers composting. It is a really good way to get rid of old/bad/leftover food and keep it from going into landfill. It’s good for the earth.

[@chrissie4885]

Don't be sorry! This is real life. I love it. It also kinda helps us to remind ourselves to clean our fridges and everything. 😆 Keep it up. ❤

[@donnakillewald9151]

A good thing to do. Is, to go through your fridge. EVERY night BEFORE trash pick up. And, toss things away.

[@karengriffith2057]

Yall are so fun to watch. The kids are so well mannered, but HILARIOUS!!!!!! Truly love your channel.

[@destinigillespie1918]

We always clean out the fridge the night before trash night!

[@adriannecote5319]

These tings just get away from us in our busy lives. Shelly, I love your shirt and that pink is a great color for your complexion.

[@JenniferGilbert-j8v]

I love your family and your daily updates. I found your family about 2 years ago and back watched all your videos, tik toks and it all to get to know everyone. Now it's like I just want to know how everyone is and what's going on in your daily life's so thank you for sharing!!

[@nadineduncan8903]

What I love about your video is your keeping them real and Seeing what you did today it’s not embarrassing at all I bet everyone’s fridge gets to that point every now again. Thank you guys.

[@victoriareilly6223]

That is so nice of yall getting the guy a hoodie. Here is some advice whenever you guys have way too much food leftover after cooking or a party or even after doing the order everything off the menu trips. Give the rest to the less fortunate.

[@elainewilt3883]

I grew up eating lots of leftovers and still do. Lots of homemade things actually taste better the next day like pasta dishes, casseroles, soups, fried rice, ham, turkey, etc. Then after a day or two throw them out. Love your videos!

[@annaluse9694]

1:00 hahah I literally just did the same thing with my freezer tonight!! Love y'all! Lots of Love from NC💜🤗✌🏼 12:51 also Aubrey, I love your East Coast sweatshirt! North Carolina over here!😘

[@att5616]

I think it has happened to all of us. I started doing a full clean out ones a month. And working in a proff kitchen, we mark everything we open with the date you opened it. I have started doing it at home as well, it has helped me alot. I eat leftovers for lunch. You could give them to your adults kids, I would love that, cause then I would have a day where I don't have to cook if I'm busy. Also, I love the grocery videos, some of my favourite, it's so relaxing to watch for me.

[@valerieherrera8516]

I love these real life volgs.. some ppl can't go on multiple vacations a yr or go on shopping trips daily so love that u can show/film real life. Cuz how many of us on here have had a dirty fridge, expired fruit veggies or meats 🤨🤭🤭🤭LOVE LOVE LOVE Y'ALL 😂😂

[@1986Baki]

Thank you so much for showing this! We all have that happen to us! Don't you worrie about that. It's normal and i'm glad you are sharing it! ❤

[@bridiesmith5110]

I went through my cupboards recently then I found packet goods dated 2012. Fridge gets done more frequently. If I have veg I know I’m not going to use, if it’s freezable then it goes in the freezer. 😂😂😂 it happens.

[@aady1129]

Perfect timing to remind us all to do a reset of our fridge with the holidays coming. You inspired me to walk my tush over to my fridge. I will be replaying your video while I clean.

[@mneraasen224]

Don’t be so hard on yourselves. We have a weird space behind each shelf weird our refrigerator and things fall behind there all the time. But you can’t see that they did 🤦‍♀️ I made a shelf just for leftovers but my family just shoves stuff in and space they can find. I feel like if it doesn’t fit then something should get thrown out or eaten🤷🏼‍♀️🧐😂

[@VioletTrillium]

This video just made me power clean my whole house LOL! I actually enjoyed watching/listening to you guys clean out your fridges and organize because I felt like I was cleaning with you!

[@CRAZYMIDDLES]

It's crazy how satisfying cleaning can be!

[@Lynne-x5y]

White vinegar is the best cleaner for all purposes. Added with baking soda sometimes

[@ericabryant1225]

Lol i think we've all been there. I started doing my cleanouts the night before garbage pickup. This helps me to keep up.❤😂😅😊

[@kimberlyhyde3040]

Mine has gotten that bad too! And there’s only 2 of us!😂😂😂 I do try to clean out any leftovers on Sunday, because Monday is our trash day.

[@chrisheath6700]

you should try rotating your fridge and freezer . whenever you buy veg . condiments . dairy . groceries just rotate it . i remember my late nana did it and my mom does it and even i do it my self . i find that it works perfect . well no need to feel embarrassed about it only happens in the best of family homes

[@trinabeckwith429]

Great video! I'm glad you're able to clean your refrigerators! And get more groceries to fill them up! Great memory! ❤

[@rmlrl1971]

I keep a list of all of my grocery items, I use on a regular basis. As I use it up, I mark it off the list, so I know I need to pick it up next time I'm at the store. It has helped me to have less waste.

[@tamarawatters5179]

Honestly, thank you for being so real. I'm sure there are a lot of fridges like this, mine included

[@marneeh.7535]

I just did this in my fridge/freezer and cupboards. I’m an empty nester and am now having a hard time using up all the food before it expires, lol. I’m trying not to buy so much, so I’m not throwing so much away. Also, if I make large quantities for dinner, I’m freezing the leftovers in portions for homemade freezer meals that I can just toss in the microwave.

[@juliajones9297]

i love how real y'all are. everyone finds an unknown wet veggie in their fridge sometimes.

[@oliviawellsedits]

This video made me feel better about my family because our fridges get like that too after awhile even if we don’t mean to

[@zoebearr4252]

Uploaded right as I finished watching yesterdays video, perfect 👌🏼

[@firephoto213]

My son wears a hoodie and the same jacket in the winter here on LI. He is plenty warm when walking to and from school.

[@Msrubia40]

We do fridge clean out maybe 1 time a month.Did it last month after hurricane milton.Had to evacuate and couldnt return for a few days because the whole neighborhood was flooded.We also lost power so had to clean out our whole fridge.That was bad.Now my granddaughter and daughter are staying with us while their apt gets fixed and its alot of clutter.We had to go through cubbards also due to mold and still not finished but have no place else to go and i just got sick and my dog has been sick.You are a normal family and that happens to everyone.Food goes bad fast sometimes.especially when buying in bulk.I only buy in bulk if i know its going to get eaten.Also nobody here will eat leftovers either.So I dont like to cook and then it gets wasted.Its not healthy but i sometimes buy tv dinners or tell everyone to find something.It shows how much my family has never had to go without because they cant prepare even their own meal with whatever is still good in the cubbard.We ate things like cheese sandwiches or i even liked mayonaise sandwiches.toast and butter or even butter and sugar.very unhealthy but surprisingly i was healthier as a child eating like that than i am now.Garbage day as a kid was usually fridge clean out day for us.

[@lindadriessen9027]

Hope you'll have a calmer and less difficult time soon and your daughter and granddaughter their home fixed.

[@sawyert1443]

An idea to try would be cheap disposable containers or cheap containers that maybe Cody would actually return and throw the leftovers directly in the freezer for him to take home or him or Bishop to pull out and just defrost briefly in microwave and then heat.

[@rachelweir3334]

Don’t be embarrassed people have their own mess. Some show it before.

[@hannahm782]

Don’t feel bad, y’all have a lot of people going in and out and things happen. I live alone and still have to do the same on occasion. Sometimes I forget about things I put in the fridge if it’s not intended for lunch at work. And the disposable containers is a great idea. My grandmother has done this longer than I’ve been alive. It prevents containers from being broken, and from not returning

[@LindaBrowne-k3b]

Your just a normal family, don’t be embarrassed that’s why I love watching your shows because you’re just a normal family trying to survive with all your kids and live happy❤️❤️

[@Lukejc08]

Stuff like this happens alot what we do is by frozen veg or my mum has an alarm set on her phone 2x week to check the dates of fresh stuff like the fruit and veg and if it's going to go bad before we use it, it is still safe to freeze it as long as you do so before it goes bad then you are cook it from frozen and its completely fine as I have to make fruit and veg smoothies in order to get the nutrients absorbed into my body due to a medical condition this would happen alot if we didn't check the veg

[@judymetteer308]

I need to clean my refrigerator also, have things that need to be thrown out. It gets pushed to the back and "out of sight".

[@sherri-iw8xq]

We normally clean our fridge once a month 😂 and have bets on what we call science experiments. Can you guess what it is🤔😂😂😂😂😂

[@michellebrooks424]

Hello crazy Middle's thank you so so much for sharing I love your videos ❤ your family makes me happy and I appreciate you also cleaning and organizing is my favorite pass time and watching the keep it crazy family videos your family is the best thank you again for sharing your lives ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fawnjenkins7266]

You are totally normal! Of course you can focus on doing better from now on, but we all find things we forget in the back of the fridge. 😊 It is a great idea to have someone check the veggies and let you all know what needs to be used before it goes bad. Try it and see! 👏 Also, make your menu according to what needs used. The one who is cooking needs to look and see what they should make according to what is in the fridge. 😊

[@thetruthhurts540]

I honestly don't think this is bad. Making a list before leaving for the store. And a weekly clean out. ❤❤❤ your doing great. Even just calling home to have someone check if you have an ingredient like sour cream 😂

[@susiesantino5625]

❤ oh I love organization! If i lived there I would be the best helper in the pantry, i would make lists of whats low and what need replenish before they got low.❤

[@julieward9950]

Yall are not alone with the fridge at all!!! Lol. We have literally all been there and it happens so fast. Jared that is why you can't have nice things. Lol😅

[@msshelley74]

When you’re in doubt, throw it out. That’s what I learned when I work for a deli and a supermarket.

[@auntieterradactyl]

Saturday is our rubbish pick up day. Thursday eve or friday morn the fridge gets cleaned out. Trust me..we still get plenty of wasted food. Usually its the veggies..lol 😂