Large Family Freezer Cooking Day | *so much* July 2016 | BIG FREEZER MEALS!

Here it is, Large Family Freezer Cooking! This is part one of two videos. On this day we did pancakes, sandwiches, muffins, breads, and cooked all of our meat for the month! Here's the full rundown on the blog bit.ly/LargeFam...
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[@JamerrillStewart]

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[@frugalchiclife4588]

I spend a ton on pre-made mini muffins for my kids...they love the Entenmann's brand but they are so expensive. I have baked my own before but never thought about cooking them in bulk and freezing. I got so many ideas from this video. Thank you!

[@ddubfan]

Do they have Entemanns outlet stores there? They have them here, huge savings!

[@erna12ify]

I've only watched three of your videos, but I've noticed how you talk to your kids. You are a great mom, encouraging them and being very positive and listening, just wow!

[@BugsandJelly]

I love that you are completely REAL. It's so refreshing. Life can't always be planned out perfectly, and I LOVE that you just roll with things and say "hey guys, I'm getting a late start and it's 3pm." That happens to me a lot. :-)

[@charlottestevens9352]

Quick tip I use that may be helpful mix the peanut butter with the jelly (and butter if u use butter in sandwiches I do) all together in a blender so quick to make it one spread can get threw a ton of sandwiches so quick x

[@teachersgonnateach7338]

You really are so encouraging! Your attitude about getting things done to take care of your family, but being truthful and not apologizing when real life happens is beautiful!

[@musey85]

I'm a childless adult (my husband and I are trying, difficulties due to PCOS), but man am I entranced by all of this! I'd be doing things the exact same way if I were in your situation. New subscriber!

[@DaLaMc1]

musey85 I am dealing with your same problem. I pray God gives you the desires of your heart 💖

[@camsuber7917]

Musey85 and DaLaMc1 have you ever tried a low carb diet? l personally have struggled with pcos and the conditions that come along with it. Insulin is a major cause. A low carb diet will lower insulin and improve your condition.

[@christyvw]

musey85 I have PCOS too. I stopped drinking regular milk and drink only organic. I do not eat soy. With in months of doing this things became more normal. anyone with PCOS knows what I mean. Give it a try. You have nothing to lose.

[@tonyamajette9566]

Try a Ketogenic life style followed by Clomid and a deep review of your thyroid. Praying for the pitter patter of little feet for you all!!!

[@kiiyannahudson]

You're a true blessing to me. Mom of Six family of eight and My husband and I will be trying this out soon.

[@JenninKanata]

The Encouraging Homeschool Mom can you share a video of your freezers/ fridge to see how you store stuff you bought/ made

[@jewellm61]

You and Travis are like a well-oiled machine.Y'all make it work. You even have the kids doing their part. I wish I could be that organized!

[@karenherman8653]

Not only are you getting a lot of food prep done, but you are creating fantastic memories for your family being in the kitchen together. Team work and cooperation, your kids are learning a lot! You are amazing!

[@MarriageMotherhood]

Wow! You are motivating me to cook some freezer meals for my family of 4. I'm going to post a video about it on my channel. Thanks for sharing!

[@mummysvlogsvlogs7721]

Is it healthy?

[@wakeupnow2996]

+Suki's Vlogs Healthier than take out, wouldn't you say?

[@pambrown6260]

I do a simple cook 2, eat one, freeze one. And it adds up.

[@hollyewc]

I don't often comment on videos, but I have been watching you daily for a couple of months now. I find you, your family and your videos give me such a blessing. I feel so uplifted and happy when I finish seeing a snippet of your day. Thank you for sharing and just for being you!

[@rainalynns]

The way you give gentle direction to your kids is a great reminder/goal for me. I tend to use a harsher tone with mine if I'm busy.

[@megs871]

I have a small family, but I still just love this. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@MrsGoKart]

Thank you for sharing! I'm trying to make freezer meals for my elderly grandparents and this just helped out so much.

[@puppypilled420]

minecraft breaks are always the best. how on earth do you keep all the kids motivated on helping out with the cooking? they're such good helpers.

[@thecombsfamily9270]

I love how you get your children involved and have them helping you😁 a lot more parents need to do that. I'm loving your videos they have helped me out a lot.

[@autumnschlappi]

Love that all the kids are being so helpful and how patient you are! Lots of great ideas to tweak for our small family! Thanks for the video!

[@frugalchiclife4588]

Also love that the kids are so involved!

[@griffinartandairbrushing3174]

I only have the two of us to feed and have thought about making dinners for the freezer. On work days I get home around 6:20 pm, and then have to cook up something. You are amazing at what you do! I'm inspired now. Nice video.

[@douglasvilledarling2935]

Me too. It was easier when my girls were smaller, but by myself I felt it was a waste. Now, I am going to cook and freeze to eat healthier. She is such a good inspiration.

[@dianechoate2906]

You have inspired me to do freezer cooking. Only myself here but working and coming home to this or always being prepared for company is wonderful...thank you!

[@sharamason5254]

Love that you have the kids helping! They are learning such important life skills!

[@mrs.r.1467]

I can only imagine what your house smelled like with all that cooking going on - yum!

[@apfelprincess45]

If you cook your onions first, before you add your minced meat, they will soften nicely and the meat won't toughen too much whilst you're waiting for the onion to cook :) Also, have you got chickens? They'll eat your bread machine fails! Plus a way to store sandwiches once you've made them and want to freeze them. Don't use a freezer bag, wrap them in clingwrap and then put them back in the bread bag stacked up and you can put that in the freezer and then take them out as you need them!

[@muchlightandlove4312]

Loving your advice and ideas! Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@pamrenwick9929]

Your kids knowing and being guided to help out is awesome . Zion is one cool kid who loves his mom ! Way to go Zion👍

[@lauraacanas]

What a trooper! And so great that your kids help you with all of this! I'm in awe of how many different dishes and things you did in a few hours! Thanks for the tips

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

I'm exhausted just watching this! Kudos to your planning and carrying-it-all-out skills!

[@joycajet]

lol.

[@fauxmanchu8094]

Jeanette Waverly Me too. Whew!

[@klab2125]

I love how you involve your children in the whole prep process based on their abilities and without overwhelming them. I use to love shucking corn when I was a young child :-)

[@FrugalLiving1]

We are going to embark on a weekend of freezer cooking in our home this weekend. Having pancakes already done and ready to go makes life so much more simpler.

[@hena1937]

Those muffins look delicious! It's really great to see how much help your children are.

[@grazinkak9364]

You are BRILLIANT ! :) Precious kids too . . Y'all stay blessed x

[@Parsnipsandparsimony]

Great video! I can't believe that you started so late in the day. I'm dragging by 3pm and you look fabulous by the end of your day. I would love to see what your freezers look like when they are all filled up and how you keep everything organized. :) Thanks for sharing! -Janelle

[@sherryhughes386]

Love watching you cook and the way you spend so much time with your kids.God Bless you and your family.

[@ThriftedLiving]

You have inspired me to really work hard at meal prep this year!!! I'm a teacher and I find that I always slack in the meal planning area. I think something like this would really help my family! (Which is just me and my hubby!...lol)

[@ecmomma]

Little tip for cooking ground beef- throw all of it in your crock pot and 6 hours later you have perfectly cooked , crumbly ground beef that you can freeze!

[@ecmomma]

+The Encouraging Homeschool Mom oh ya, I guess 27 lbs wouldn't fit in a crock pot. That is a lot of meat!

[@BecauseMommaSaidSo]

I am slowly working my way through your whole channel and I never get tired of watching you! You’re so motivating and real. By the end of watching your videos I have a plan rolling around my brain to fill my freezer!

[@BugsandJelly]

One more thought: you're such a hard-working momma, you deserve a spa day! :-)

[@kitsiashelley2209]

I love how the whole family cooperates and is part of the freezing meal process. Ur an amazing mother!

[@rianndavis9558]

Oh my heaven stars sister!!! 😂 I've been watching you all day, I have 5 kiddos and I'm very impressed with your plan/shop/prep/ execution. I have no idea how you do it all but you're doing amazing sister 😊

[@karenpanaro4967]

Freezing pb&j sandwiches was one of my best time savers when my one son was in school. Before school stated in September I'd make and freeze enough sandwiches to carry me thru to Christmas break. Then during break I'd make enough to last the rest of the year. Packing his lunch was a breeze!

[@Hazle_babyyy]

i love how you and all your children are involved in helping cooking and prepping

[@FreckleFinance]

There's only my husband and I so far, but I already do batch cooking (not a big freezer though but since I work full time it helps with keeping sane on work nights). But I hope on day when I have kids old enough they will join me in the kitchen and help me do the food prep. Totally love seeing the older kids help!

[@sowhatu3114]

next time you should lay out newspaper or wax paper even so the mess is a lot easier. like where you guys made pancakes

[@evg1148]

That's a great idea!!

[@jamespeavy28]

sowhatu3114 we use free ad papers called American classifieds that they have in racks outside gas stations here in east TX

[@cherylfewell-brown4070]

Good for you! I did this when my girls were at home. They are 37, 35 and almost 29! My husband actually was in charge of food in our home. I worked full-time outside the home until I retired 5 weeks ago! Now I am trying to cook, but with fibromyalgia and trying to clean and organize our home along with our yard, sometimes I'm in too much pain, but luckily DH is still happy to cook.

[@CookieCrumbFun]

You are the one who gave me the tip about scraping the sides of the bread machine pan when it is mixing so lour doesn't stick to the sides. I do that now all thanks to you! I bet your kitchen smelled really good that day. LOL Everyone ate as they cooked/prepped.

[@lovefragrantlily]

Thank you for the encouragement to get up and going with out prep meals. Your family can do attitude is such a blessing. God bless

[@gianamajorbeats]

Don't have kids, but I love the organization and how your children are happy to help!

[@shesinherapron]

Great video!!! I love freezer email cooking! Question: do you Add mayo and mustard in the ham and cheese sandwiches? Wondering how it will freeze. I love freezing the PB and J's!! Thanks!

[@apfelprincess45]

They will freeze fine with mustard and/or mayo added to them, the only thing is if you want lettuce, add that when they're thawed out and just before you eat them because lettuce has a high water content and will not freeze successfully.

[@robbinfontenot1704]

Does the bread for the sandwiches not end up soggy after freezing and thawing

[@GothicaBeauty]

Robbin Fontenot nope Jamerrill addresses this in one of her other vids.

[@aktudors]

I need to get back to freezer/bulk cooking again. saves so much time during the week! love watching your videos, your family is such a blessing.

[@hometowngirl8062]

Amazing.......I like your care free attitude. It looks like you live on the edge, but at the same time have it all together. I love the videos.

[@annat9298]

I think you do an amazing job prepping and caring so well for your large and loved family. Also very interesting to see how to make the food shopping stretch.

[@jacquelinevigil4042]

Love how you keep it real...and yes with a big family of all ages it is super hectic and chaotic and I understand when we find ways to have order and simplicity for our daily lives we dive nose deep to make it work. #the joys of motherhood😉

[@kathrynstoltzfus7340]

Many hands make light work! I love how you get your children involved in the cooking. And you are looking great with thm!!

[@20isaBeast]

I just want to say WOW! I'm not a stay at home mom and I only have two children, 13 and 18 but I have learn so much from you just by watching two of your videos. You are truly amazing and I can tell you have a very nurturing and loving spirit. Do you have a video on how you freeze your sandwiches? I would have never thought of that, GENIUS!

[@jenjar2559]

as a single mom of 2 ..you gave me some great ideas ..I am greatful for your vlogs..

[@sandraorganizationseeking1685]

Totes going to try this. I am very impressed.....didnt know you could freeze sandwhiches! Thanks for keeping it REAL. I love the pan of your "after" kitchen. I really think it will inspire people to just get in there and cook. It certainly motivated me!

[@OurFamilyHomeLife]

I liked seeing how you do your freezer meals! We do them some, but I could see where that would help out even more with a large family!

[@329crys]

you do a fantastic job of running your home so seamlessly I really appreciate your video during all of your hard work...you have a can do attitude that is definitely contagious lol your children are beautiful and very helpful..blessings to you and your family...thanks so much again☺

[@cindysue1198]

I think its amazing how you make each of your kids feel validated not to many folks put out that kind of effort when they have a large family

[@bobbietarr1267]

I've done the pb&j sandwiches & some muffins but I need to do like you do & knock lots out of the way!!! Thank you for sharing & being such an inspiration!! God bless

[@lillyxania]

I loved this video...I feel inspired especially since we are pregnant with our 6th child and I had been talking to my husband that we need to food prep and I no idea where to start...now I know, thanks to your awesome video. Sending you huge high five from New Zealand....new subby :)

[@mrs.garcia6978]

Jamerrill's Large Family Table preach! Week 12 here w/#5 and I'm glued to my bed just barely getting by this week. 😩 Come on 2nd tri! The day I get my mojo back is the day I bulk freezer cook.

[@Neverinthekitchen]

I used to wake up early Saturday morning and cook all our meals for the week. I loved it maybe it time I go back to that because when it's time to cook dinner after a 8 hour day of work I'm super tired.

[@BitsOfThisNThat]

I love your videos. I really love that your kids help out so much. It's nice to have team work. You are amazing and inspiring!

[@karinadavila3829]

Omgggg this is great..I'm a mom of seven kids..Your a awesome mom. 😍

[@tristanrowlee8963]

This was super encouraging to me! I sat here and jotted down ideas as I watched. I'm looking forward to watching the second half of this freezer cooking session when you upload it. Thank you for sharing real life in a large family!

[@crystalbrennan6737]

I adore your videos! You have given Me and my family so many wonderful ideas. Cooking and Homeschool ideas! GOD BLESS you and your family.

[@samanthapeterson5307]

I just started watching your channel. Let me start with Amazing!. I have a small family 2 boys and myself but freezer meals are a savior in my house.

[@AmbersFamilyof4]

I'm loving all of the stations and assembly lines you've got going on here. Lol! You were really on it! I need to try freezer cooking like that sometime.

[@eightforestwalkerstheownby1733]

we do BIG family freezer cooking every 6 weeks. We are a family of 9 and just having the meals done and in the freezer on those busy homeschool days are awesome!

[@eightforestwalkerstheownby1733]

+The Encouraging Homeschool Mom depending on my menu and the amount of times I have to stop and address a little, it takes 4-6 hours. I have many hands to help but with only one oven ( that struggle is real for moms of many) I think it takes longer. I'm hoping for a second oven to speed things up and for the holidays it would great! Now when my babies were in the toddler stage it took two days. Now my baby is 4 so things move faster and of course they all help ;)

[@megane11222]

I've just started my first go at this. Hamburger meat✔ and that's it. LOL. But you have to start somewhere? I absolutely LOVE these videos! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@flowv3303]

I'm only 3minutes in and sitting w/my mouth open. If you accomplish your organized dinner goals they should declare ur Bday a national holiday!!

[@Iheart2cook]

Wow, great job!! Clearly you have some wonderful helpers

[@dinabeh2900]

You really inspired me to try meal prepping. I planned two weeks worth of meals. I used a few of your printables and typed up my own action plan. I started at 6am and cooked until about 7pm. The next couple days i trickled in the rest of what i didn’t finish. Im only 3 days into eating our freezer meals and i am loving how easy it all is. I am only having to heat and make sides. I dont mind spending all day in the kitchen ( i love it). I made buffalo chicken for pizza, nachos and a hot sandwich. barbocoa pork for a salad, taco /nacho and salad. Sesame garlic honey chicken for an over rice dish and an asian salad. Chicken fajitas. Steak fajitas. Lasagna, 3 batches of meatballs prepackaged into bags as sweet and sour meatballs, mexican enchilada, beef gravy. I made our bread, rolls for the husbands philly sandwiches to take for work. I scheduled to eat all leftovers every 3 days and that should have my meals last a little over 2 weeks. Next time i plan to cook for the month and get ahead. Im going to add to whatbi have already done: Chili(dogs, burger, bowl, potato), enchiladas, beef burgers, turkey burgers, meatloafs and some ziti pastas.

[@serendipity9404]

You truly are an inspiring lady. This video is a lovely reminder of the cooking days that use to happen in Mum's kitchen (living in a small community meant lots of baking for fundraisers etc) :) TFS and god bless. Also, slow cookers and bread machines are two of the best inventions for kitchens IMO :)

[@csmomsal3090]

Oh my I just found your channel. You are so on it . I came from a family of 12 but I am the baby so didn't really learn like my older siblings did . You have such great ideas as far as feeding your family . I personally have only 2 kids . I usually cook every day. But think I may do some of your freezer cooking ideas . Such a time saver . Think I am going to love looking at the rest of your old videos .

[@courtneymoore5932]

I love you encouraging personally and great ideas you pass along while doing an amazing job with your large family. I am pregnant with #4 and I find you such a inspiration. :)

[@MossFamilyKitchen]

I have got to get a chest freezer so I can do some freezer meals. Our freezer is just too small! :) Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@lindseysilva663]

Super inspiring! I'm a mom of 3 but we want more so all these ideas are great. l have made a few of your recipes, yummy! love pre-planning.

[@juliefletcher7418]

I'm getting recipes together for freezer meals for my cousin that's about to have her first baby so that means only one thing! I'm about to binge watch every one of Jamerrill's freezer cooking videos lol. You have no idea what a life saver your recipes have been for my sanity, time management and budget.

[@romerosofia9538]

you are a super mamá! !! good job....all the family help is lovely to see

[@fluffyflowers4152]

I love watching videos of organized moms! I've prepped freezer meals in the past for my family (hubby, 3 kids ages 16, 12, & 11 and myself). With work, my weekend fills up quickly, but this video motivated me to plan for it again. Sometimes getting is the hardest part. I plan on starting with the grab and go sandwiches and burritos first. Wish me luck! You really are encouraging others. 😉💖

[@actuallowroller]

I'd say that is a very productive freezer cooking session! I can't wait for Part 2!

[@dianechoate2906]

I need Naomi to come help me flip pancakes and geeze them! Lucky you, Jammerill.... she and the other kids are such good helpers and are learning how to be independent one day. Great job!

[@margaretmack372]

U n yur family ROCKS...THX FOR SHOWING THE MESS NO ONE ELSE ON HERE KEEP IT 100 LIKE U DO...I ENJOYED EVERY VIDEO OF U GUYS IVE SEEN..YOU HV SO MUCH PATIENCE WITH YOUR KIDS...GREAT JOB MOM..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@dian-yd5ud]

You are a great mama. I can tell, them kids are loved! Thank you sweetie, this will make life alot easier.💟

[@Redricewilson]

Pancakes look yummy Naomi, Gabriel was too funny..I had to rewind to see it again. Great job Jamerrill!

[@karbear26]

Wow good job you got a lot done!! Naomi did such a great job with those pancakes! Your older boys too do all those sandwiches! Those muffins looked yummy! Bummer about the banana bread fail! I love watching your videos! I love the real life in them!

[@loriellsworth5809]

Love your channel,you are a delight to watch, Thankyou for all your ideas.Keep it coming.

[@candyndanny8212010]

such patience n love u have...

[@dragonflyneb]

If more people had kids like yours this would be a better world! So let your kids know how wonderful this viewer thinks they are!

[@jewellm61]

You moved the bread machines! LOL! Oh, I broke down and bought a bread machine but haven't used it yet. I ordered yeast from Amazon with some other stuff. It's coming tomorrow, Wednesday. Thanks for inspiring us and giving us great ideas!

[@Emily_Rudolph]

Great video thanks for sharing! I'm married, no kiddos yet, but hope to have a big family one day, Lord willing so this is super helpful. and how awesome your kids help you and seem to have great attitudes about it!

[@annejustus6200]

Your family members ❤ r truly awesome!! Love watching your freezer meal preps!!🙏 God bless you all 🌹

[@kandielady]

Im a new subbie and u are so inspiring me to start freezer cooking... I have very bad back issues and sometimes its just to much to get up and cook everyday...hopefully when I start I can get my three boys involved..

[@wickedbunny2020]

I switched to turkey and chicken. We no longer eat beef or pork and wow my food bill is lower AND my cholesterol went down 200 points! I and my daughter have went further to only fish and no dairy (she's lactose intolerant so I figured why not with all the nut milks they have now) but since we all switched no one gets sick except for allergies. I still miss a nice streak tho!

[@denisetaft9705]

girl.....u rock im sure learning alot from u thanks and keep up the good work.the children r so sweet

[@TheFreezeDryQueen]

Thank you for giving me ideas on how to get the kids involved! We homeschool as well, and we are a family of six. I love the idea of freezing muffins! I hate getting up to make the breakfasts. Lovely lovely kids, and fantastic ideas! Thank God for Aldi's as well. I don't know if it is possible in your area, but I bulk buy a whole cow at a time to have all my meats at a time instead of trying to find sales and it is so much cheaper per lb.

[@courtneybartholomew9095]

Woah, being a mom of seven (almost eight) takes a lot of planning! I admire you so much Jamerrill!

[@ofthelight6932]

I really liked how it was all aid out. I am going to do the same. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for all you do.

[@jenniferherzog8718]

I'm just curious...what's the texture of sandwiches like after freezing? Do they get soggy? Is there a certain way to thawing?

[@forhisglory7720]

She has said in a previous vlog that they don't. :)

[@apfelprincess45]

Just thaw them out in the fridge or they will thaw out in a lunchbox. However if you're freezing sandwiches never put lettuce in them, that will turn to water when it's thawed out and they'll be terrible!

[@raquelbrookelinder2715]

This is very inspiring to me. We are a family of 8 that has always flown by the seat of our pants when it comes to meals. Next week is going to actually be the first week of us not deciding what to eat for 2 weeks as we walk through the store.