Mom goes viral for her salad bar hack

[@Publiclighthouse]

The fact that she has 9 kids and has the energy to come up and execute these creative ideas is amazing.

[@AnonymusLeConnu]

If she doesnt go to work..maybe she just maybe she has time whe they are at school

[@AnonymusLeConnu]

She has the energy cos she get paid by social media duuuh. I work 8h/day + 4h on the way. I dont think her salad bar takes her 12h

[@greatgownsbeautifulgowns]

​@@AnonymusLeConnu Awww someone sounds jealous!😁

[@BigIndianBindi-jy1cz]

it's called adderall.

[@captainobvious6070]

​@greatgownsbeautifulgowns she's correct..not jealous. Yall just want women to cook and clearn and u r the ones who r jealous of women😂. U

[@gerardacronin334]

That’s genius! Presenting healthy food in an attractive way makes it feel like going to a restaurant.

[@carolyncruse5495]

This story is well deserved. I admire the family so much.

[@cairokali4508]

Very smart mum!

[@Concepcion30]

Yes, and I think it's just so nice to bring attention to a story like this. I had seen the video on a youtube short and loved that the news actually covered it.

[@chriskibodeaux9818]

No it’s not!

[@Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth]

@@chriskibodeaux9818 okay what could she have done better in your opinion?

[@chriskibodeaux9818]

Never said she did anything wrong! It’s not a story that needs any attention of any kind!

[@pixpusha]

She's beautiful. Amazing spirit, smile, hair and skin.

[@isamarie1631]

I’m 24 but do they want another kid? Her food looks so good😊

[@Nabzilla1]

😂😂😂

[@stacyfranceschi585]

When she said they were not planning to have a big ground, Birth Control would have been an or the answer. 😮

[@faithtvonline]

Consistently so. She makes dinner look SO good, but seems to do it with such ease.

[@Smarty2able]

She's married so why care if she wants more. As long as she has a husband they're good. She's not complaining lol. Both of my grandmas had 7-8 each and they never complained

[@faithtvonline]

​@Smarty2able I think the person was saying "does she want another kid" because THEY want to be her child (because of the food).

[@ginac-u4s]

Im glad that she was honest and realized that she needed to make a change. some of us are to stubborn to make those changes, or deny that there is an issue. much respect!

[@sdowdy9965]

Couldn't help it, could you?

[@allenalexander2700]

I was about to say something slick like "if you have the money, go for it." But really, you could do a smaller version of this too. It won't be as aesthetic and pretty, but you can salad prep 10+ tupperware containers and keep them in the fridge at all times too. There are ways to make this idea work for most tax brackets honestly so good for her.

[@createyourlegendarylife]

True, she has a vid on her IG/KZbin showing how she did it with just her refrigerator before getting the bar.

[@renel7303]

I do this on a scale for one person. Lol. I prep stuff Sunday evening and Thursday morning so it's fresh. Weekly selection varies. It saves me time and I eat better.

[@allenalexander2700]

@@renel7303 for sure! I do too in a fridge

[@user-um8zt2ke8o]

This family went a little out of the way for it but they're making it a regular habit. If you're still interested but on a smaller scale, you can purchase these condiment containers online and store them for easy access in the fridge! They're similar to what barkeepers use for the lemons and limes. Couple packs of those, a pack of tongs, easy peasy and not super expensive (unless you're Gucci and buy organic lol). Or, you could purchase a couple of salad choppers with the bins attached, they dice everything into one container and you just add dressing!

[@Shakali33]

Some of y’all love pocket watching. People invest in what they value. Ain’t no such thing as broke- just broken perspectives on money and values.

[@justmejenny7986]

Now I want a salad bar.

[@dnyce3506]

Get one 😮

[@fivefiveqt214]

Same

[@kaiymariewalker8823]

This mama is brilliant ✨

[@glendasexton4777]

So excited to see this mama on the morning show. Congratulations hard working Queen 🎉🎉

[@Meileehere]

Children are often skeptical of combined meals because it has ingredients that they don’t know about, but with a salad bar, they trust their food more because they controlled all the ingredients. That way, they learn to eat vegetables.

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

Exactly, I think they're more likely to try out foods this way.

[@mscarter731]

GMA!!! This is SO Exciting...Way to Go Melanie!!!!👏🏾🥰🤗💛

[@Rebecca-n7n]

I did this small scale for my kuds in the 70's. A large rectangle tupperware container, full of cleaned and cut veggies, pickles, olives, etc. Each in its own section. Kids want food now. Not later. No one likes to wait. So grab and go veggies works. A dip and a drink and its done. I did the same with meats and cheeses, and then added fruits in a large basket on the counter. Start with what you have and use what you like and whats manageable. Lol. My kids also ate as they walked through the garden,tomatoes, carrots, peas, cukes. They learned to love veggies.

[@Beemagnolia]

Finally a family that is doing something great when it comes to food!

[@sdowdy9965]

Finally? What are you really saying here? I dare you to be honest.

[@Beemagnolia]

@@sdowdy9965 exactly what I said. Every video of families making food is Twinkies, potato chips, basically all processed foods. Why are you so upset about what I said? It must hit home if you feel so insulted about food.

[@TheGlamorousLifeofNae]

Raising Cades!!! I love her!!! 💖🥰💖

[@Dachozan1]

She's a very good mom with very good meals I know people that went to school with her husband theyre both great people

[@monstermcboo7282]

It’s so good to see a committed couple raising healthy kids together! 🩷

[@surlespasdondine]

Self serve and salad bar-I do this all the time. Makes a lot of sense.

[@TheresaHunter-zi3ic]

RIGHT, IM SHOCKED THIS IS NEWS! THAT JUST SHOWS YOU HOW UNHEALTHY BABYLONIANS REALLY ARE.

[@ahill4642]

So respectful of the kids. So healthy. I love it.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

Beautiful family!! I just realized that I think I've watched them on KZbin but didn't realize that it was her just now. 😊

[@pamelamoore8188]

I love her and her beautiful family. She is creative with her meals for her family. deserves to go viral.

[@santiam780]

The Cascades family rock👏👏👏 and mom’s such a gem.

[@suburbantrapqueen]

*The Cade Family 🤭

[@roudiamondgh92]

I am so happy that she was able to do this. For years I’ve said if I buy a new house I would love a restaurant style salad bar. I wish my current house had the space. I’ll try the plastic containers in the fridge for now.

[@faithtvonline]

I've done it with glass containers and it definitely still works that way. Gives you something to grab whenever you need to.

[@monstermcboo7282]

I love wide mouth quart and pint mason jars and the plastic lids for produce prep. They’re easy to find in many stores, easy to clean, and they’re pretty tough. I bought Rubbermaid Brilliance glass containers last year and they’re truly fantastic but I still use my mason jars, too. We live in a tiny home with a tiny fridge so I know the jars would work in a regular sized fridge. HTH.

[@tammi67able]

Me Too ❤❤❤

[@LaineyBug2020]

I love the practice of getting the kids to help with the food prep. Once you have them more or less trained as sous chefs, it cuts down on prep time, increases family activities, promotes a healthy relationship wih food and important self sufficient life skills. It also nurtures their self worth and confidence. They will also treasure those memories for a lifetime and pass he traditions down to their own children.

[@feistyqt1]

Can she adopt me, please?! I love the salad bar (such a great idea!) and all the meals she makes for her kids!

[@brandonrivera8112]

I love this. I love a good salad bar.

[@pumpkinspice7905]

I'm subscribed to her channel, and I love every minute of her videos ❤

[@marylose1298]

This lady amazes me

[@PhillyGirlLivefromthe215]

Go Mrs. Cade 🙌🏾

[@glw5166]

Brilliant! Beautiful mom and how wonderful to have such a loving family.

[@gracielarojas3200]

Dang, I want some broccoli 🥦 now 😂😂😂. SOOOO smart 🤓 and true.....kids and grown-ups tend to eat with their eyes. The Presentation is Beautiful 😍. I'd eat healthy 24/7 if I lived there. YUM 😋.

[@gynger1672]

That’s awesome! She is a mom inspiration!!! ❤

[@shansbo217]

I am getting one of these in my kitchen. I ❤ this.

[@TheeHoneyBadger7093]

She has great content…I follow her on KZbin…and I liked her salad bar idea…neat, especially , if you’re growing veggies from home…

[@TheLivingLife9]

So refreshing to see news like this. Amazing mom

[@sparkle3000]

Look at our girl Mel. Yesssss..... we love her. 💜

[@jaynewallace8592]

I don't have any kids but I legit want a salad bar in my kitchen

[@AlimarieBee]

Okay facts👌🏾👏🏾

[@leila_de_hautjardin]

Haha me too!

[@TeeBee-yj5tt]

😂😂😂 me too ❤❤

[@nicoleraheja8302]

Love this idea! When I was a kid we had a salad bar one day a year at school and everyone loved it! I didn’t even like vegetables back then but I loved how much choice I had at the salad bar!

[@radley3519]

Good to see positive stuff

[@trenee23000]

Their channel is Raising Cades on KZbin. I just love them.❤

[@quirkyviper]

I love that the kids are making their own salads. I don't have kids but I imagine thats at least a little bit of parental relief, not having to decide or customize ingredients for each person. Plus, they get to practice healthy decision making around food! Love this

[@thecutehermit7952]

i've been following her for a while now. Her food options are great

[@moseyburns1614]

The hack is having a full industrial salad chiller setup

[@CREEPYJUNKMAIL]

😳 🏆 oh wow! What a genius! She put vegetables on her countertop in different compartments!!! This is the best invention ever!!! The internet is no longer the greatest invention! It's this "salad bar" that's the best.

[@corninyourpoop]

I’d place bets that this was “viral” due to her skin color. If it was a white mom, it wouldn’t make news. Gotta put those people on a pedestal for doing the least I guess.

[@jgp1294]

That’s awesome she’s working on redirecting those habits at a young age. I moved to the US at 7yo from Spain and my eating habits I learned there while growing up have affected me negatively for life.

[@toempower]

This is an amazing 💡 idea. She is amazing 💪🏾👏🏽🙌🏾🙏🏽

[@Moving_Forward247]

What a blessing!

[@teachthem4ever]

The amount of jealousy in the comments is hilarious…Ya’ll really hate to see it 😂🤣😂

[@LadyAtheOnly]

Fr!💯🎯🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@highlovevibration]

Ikr, over a d@mn salad bar 😅😂 I mean c'mon 😂 I'll never understand the mentality of certain people..

[@iLLWiLL510]

Do people not know what the definition of a " Hack" is?

[@rondajefferson729]

Good job all of you did on GMA!!!

[@stacym5135]

All that food for $100?! Where and how? Where is she shopping?

[@Sndyj457]

Probably Aldi

[@LapOfLuxury009]

Easily at Aldi

[@chard60971]

I’m a subscriber to her channel. She definitely doesn’t shop ALDI

[@sophtheghost]

not only is she drop dead gorgeous she is running a household of 11!!

[@jeaninekivimaki5593]

This is awesome. What a great idea

[@crookedfingersgirl7356]

Melanie Cade!!! THANK You for this idea. Brilliant!!! I must do this

[@Purpose-es8ce]

Seems like the only way to get veggies to last is buying me a salad bar. I loved stocking them at work ❤

[@sooz9433]

Very smart Mother!!

[@latasha6288]

Oh yea I’ve seen some of her videos. So inspiring what she can do for her family.

[@CasettaJohnson]

Best mom ever!

[@kelsblair5963]

Girl let me make a plate.

[@Smarty2able]

God bless you! We need more people like you. Inspiring me!

[@lbennaugh]

Her entire indoor and outdoor kitchen is a restaurant setup 💜💜💜

[@crookedfingersgirl7356]

Now this is good news GMA!!! TY 🙏🏻

[@vixxa]

fabulous idea! 🥰

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

This is fantastic! I loved this so much!

[@lisagoldsmith7435]

Look at God!!! He just keeps blessing them!!! I watch them all the time!!!

[@kioloup]

I have just started cutting veggies, putting them in containers, and leaving them at the front of my fridge. When I open the fridge to get a snack, I see the veggies ready to go and am much more likely to grab them! Only takes about 10 minutes every 3ish days to prep.

[@RobynViolet]

I love this Family 🙌🏽

[@blackgirlhappyplanner3482]

Great idea! I've started doing a mini version of this for myself but it does work and you can mix and match salad toppings with different meals like tacos, stir fry, and sheet pan meals.

[@brittanybrown9536]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ one of theeeee best content creators on KZbin glad she’s getting her 💐 🪻🌹🌻🌺❤ love watching her family

[@flormorena3778]

She has a great YT Channel. 😊 I luv her ideas ! Bravo 👏!

[@tiffanyluckett6166]

I enjoy watching this family’s content.

[@ms.untypical3575]

Really great Idea for not only children but also adults

[@domainmailbox3850]

Mrs. Melanie is a genius.💯Respect.💪🏾💕

[@ABSG7]

Wow, her grocery bill must be hiiiigh

[@arfriedman4577]

I'm sure she uses coupons and buys bulk. She has a family of 11.

[@LorrieChacon]

she said she spends $100 a week. Which is expensive, there are so many other ways to introduce health foods but on a lower budget. she does it for show.

[@arfriedman4577]

@@LorrieChacon it's for 11 people. I don't know where she lives. It might be expensive where she lives.

[@surlespasdondine]

I'm sorry she has 9 kids😂

[@frndlyblckhttie]

@@LorrieChacon do you expect her to spend less than that with 11 people in a household? Are you delayed?

[@a.r.r.i.9841]

Actually the mum of my daughter's friend did something similar on a very small scale ( as the family was smaller), she put fresh vegetables and fruits ready to eat on the table. Her kids loved it and would snack "healthy". She said it never got wasted.

[@chareajohnson2320]

Amazing! This will change their lives forever! God bless you ❤🎉

[@sunshinejones1775]

Wish I thought of that when I was raising my kiddos.

[@lisettegarvin5030]

Wow...love this.

[@teresa4773]

My mom did this in the 70's ..a very easy way to eat healthy when it's all prepared ahead of time.

[@yolanda5756]

❤❤❤❤I love this family's channel. Watching her cook is so amazing

[@e.vargas4241]

GIRL THAT'S AWESOME!!!! GOTTA GIVE IT TO YOU N HUBBY👍👍👍👍👍

[@psnap1111]

Now that’s a great mom. I am a single senior and I am my own personal chef. 🎉❤

[@yaszit2210]

Yeah to raising cades 🎉 so happy for them…

[@garryblack764]

What a great idea! Thank you mom

[@pretty9083]

A hundred dollars a week! My vegetable budget is about 80 dollars a month

[@surlespasdondine]

I guess you don't have 9 kids?

[@pretty9083]

@@surlespasdondine no but I would love a salad bar at home too

[@surlespasdondine]

@@pretty9083 Anyone can do it with the groceries they already buy. And it won't cost mich since we don't have 9 kids to feed😅

[@chard60971]

@@surlespasdondineshe had nine kids, cause she wanted nine kids🤡🤡🤡

[@lawabidingbaddie9595]

I love that salad bar. It looks so fresh and appetizing.

[@Yukia76]

She opened a Subway at her home 🤦‍♀️

[@mstrainjr]

It's nice that she has the money to do this. She actually bought a commercial salad bar.

[@celieboo]

Please stop calling everything a hack. This mom has a great idea and it seems to work well!

[@jesstrivisano2309]

NICE SALAD BAR!!!!

[@sochinese]

Millions of people have appliances at home that is sitting unused, wasting space and money. She might be the smartest person ever in utilizing an appliance

[@MH-wd2vd]

Let’s go #Cades🎉❤ I’m a follower and they deserve a reality series.. This family is adorable Mom Cades is a full force by herself so entertaining

[@1080terrieh]

I saw her prior and thought I’d definitely eat mostly salad if I did that. I sometimes stock my fridge with salad and toppings and when I have cravings it’s nice and easy to eat salad which is a great thing😂

[@lavernejones4471]

I love her videos! She’s great and so funny!😊

[@raulramirez6155]

Brilliant idea!😊

[@monique.thenurse55]

Fresh salad bar In her kitchen ❤that’s a game changer!! Amazing very creative and healthy for her kids and everyone…I love it❤🥑🥬

[@Sew-Ronica]

Beautiful family

[@deec3561]

Love the idea but it’s expensive

[@surlespasdondine]

I do this to an extent and don't buy more food because of it... you buy the things you would buy anyway.

[@meeky0420]

I’m soooooo glad it’s just me!

[@lillith069-l3h]

I just want her to know I work for food lol OH MY GOODNESS!! ALL OF THAT LOOKS SO DANG GOOD!!

[@marciejade1408]

I can see all the portable versions popping up on Amazon and Temu as we speak!