Simple Swaps to SPEND LESS at the Grocery Store (and AVOID harmful ingredients)

[@aturner047]

The fact Cody double checked the apple mint seeds. Shows how much effort you put into your videos. We really do appreciate that from both of you ❤

[@natashacrystal6490]

I was going to say the same. I really appreciate the effort.

[@voss_homestead.oh.chapter]

As someone who wants to buy apple mint, I agree! Thank you Cody!

[@miriammarquez4061]

@Michelle don’t let those people stop you from sharing all that knowledge!! ❤

[@SueM-c5l]

Oh my goodness 😡 people who carry on about not being a licensed doctor and giving herbal advice or whatever is ridiculous. How about taking some responsibility and research anything yourself. You can't even share your own experience without some "disclaimer" having to be spoon fed to them. In my opinion, having 12 plus years experience is good enough for me to take note of the wisdom you kindly share with us. Thankyou Michelle and Codi ❤️

[@ashleyhaitz1769]

Right?! It is so annoying! And disheartening because people trust Rx over God's design aka holistic

[@jth8399]

Thank you SueM-c5L. You spoke my mind.

[@SueM-c5l]

@@jth8399 🙏

[@Ellieandherlupus]

Honestly one video a week is not enough 😂😂😂 I need more of you guys ❤ have a blessed week ❤

[@robinsouth8555]

I would like to agree, but making these videos takes a lot of time, and with small children, they need family time too.

[@zenlife321]

I just want to say that I love the way you guys approach your education and sharing. I’m an urban homesteader and I watch a lot of channels, but they never have a very practical and not so judgey way of communicating how to live more healthy with what you have and what you can do. Thank you for being that way. It’s noticed and super appreciate. Also, I really love your content including herbs and body products. Keep it up!

[@carolynmoody9460]

You go girl 🎉🎉thank you for talking about your herbs🎉 people who post negative comments about it. 1. They are not of a homesteaders mindset or natural living 2. Anyone with common sense knows your not a doctor 3. Most important if you have a common sense to do your own research!!! Lastly I appreciate your knowledge❤❤

[@alison8725]

I love your hack for removing that tendon! I’ve been using it since the first time you showed it! I used to spend so much time meticulously cutting it out! Thanks so much!!!

[@Mildret-ff7ts]

My 2 daughters(17yr and 10yr old) and my son who is 21months just on my bed the moment i download your new video! Your videos are one of the things that has brought me and my family together since their dad passed on last year. We get to watch and dream and lookforward to something so beautiful thank you. Watching from south africa

[@Kb-gh2rk]

We call those “pancakes” Dutch babies! Sooooo good. Ugh. I need to make those this week! I love the messaging you’ve been putting out lately. ❤. It’s good to help reach out to more people that aren’t making their own food yet to show that it’s possible even in moderation and you shouldn’t feel intimidated.

[@karenfisher7753]

To us brits they are Yorkshire puddings. Delicious

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

I love watching you two and the obvious love and care you have for one another. I make my stock/broth each week in the slow cooker overnight. It takes longer, but no more effort. The house always smells lovely and I think the flavor is more intense, with plentiful gelatin.

[@trinimatera5502]

Your content is simply the best, don’t be discouraged. Your passion shines through. I never understand the negativity some people have to “share” .

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!😌

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

This folks, is living LIFE. You are so wonderful, resourceful and informative. You have given your subs and the entirety of KZbin a high benchmark. Be BLESSED ALL Here.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thanks so much!😊

[@mmhh5579]

My absolute favorite channel! I’m a year into my homesteading journey and you guys have been sooo very helpful. We’re still homesteading in a small home with a small yard but it’s been so fun to learn new skills from people like you guys. God bless you and your family!

[@davidmitchell1304]

I bought Sue Becker's bread book. She has a recipe for graham crackers. Cut up in small pieces with milk make a great cereal. With fresh ground flour they are super. I also took her peanut butter brownie recipe, added more flour rolled it out thin and baked it for cereal. It's not fruitloops but my kids love it especially for travel.

[@seekeroftruth9900]

Could you send me those recipes? Especially the one for graham crackers please please please?🙏

[@stevenjohns7017]

My family and I have been on the same path for many years now, watching you guys not only helps me pick up new tips and ideas but inspires me to continue on this journey. Thank you and roll on Spring!!

[@mollybeee]

I have a neighbor who gets surplus foods because of his age and I receive most of it because he doesn't eat cheese or most vegetables and fruit. It really helps, anyone over 60 qualifies where I live and it really helps my grocery bills, I've even gotten meat.

[@khome707]

I watched past the herbs and then went back and re-watched and wrote down EVERYTHING. You guys are just wonderful, lovely people.... simply the best! So much knowledge, so wise beyond your years. AND you just get so much done in 1 video ;)

[@KamKannershomestead]

Nothing like a Monday morning 'more than farmers video' with my cup of coffee (local beans) 😍🥰

[@morethanfarmers]

😎

[@HumbleHillsHomestead]

Omg I am so happy to hear that I am not the only homesteader who has kids that don't like eggs!!!!! PLEASE share more recipes you hide them in! My kiddo will force herself to eat them every once in a while because she loves the chickens and I think fears we'll get rid of them if we don't eat them. Lol Thanks!!!

[@RachelZ0922]

We make French toast when we have a lot of eggs! It usually takes 4-5 eggs.

[@heatherj3030]

My great grandma used to make a soft custard over toast. There's a recipe in the old fanny farmer's cookbook, yum! She was a young mother during the great depression. I remember eating this a girl in the 80s when I spent the night with her. Special memories!❤

[@crystalgilliam3006]

I love how you do things very balanced.

[@cutekitten4395]

I'm so excited for growing this year, I live in a zone 10 area in India so my growing season basically starts now and I'm so excited. I have some celery seeds sprouting, a bunch of salad greens and radishes either growing or just started and I left one of my bok choi to bolt and flower maybe to save the seeds we'll see. I'm growing on my 7th floor balcony, very excited to be growing some butternut this year since no one in my area farms or sells it

[@martaescobar7625]

Dill Weed in Potatoe salad, macaroni cold salad, egg salad.... yum. Soap never goes bad; that's a good winter project you can do to stock up on it. It does take time to cure.

[@s.taylor803]

I thought I'd share my bone broth " recipe " lol after its done I'll keep it on low and well drink from it through out the day, i make soup (love soups) but the broth is so yum and the benifits numerous. Love the insta pot. I put my chicken in and then i add Some apple cider vinegar An entire head of garlic Wedge of lemon Peice of tumeric Peice of ginger Whole pepper corns, many Onions, several Salt Pountry seasoning And water Cook Strain and enjoy I make on a regular basis And i seriously do not know when was the last time i was sick with any flu colds anything like that. Its an amazing elixir, delish

[@morethanfarmers]

Sounds amazing!

[@s.taylor803]

Good for the body and soul

[@highroad3580]

Excellent! I agree about things like not making mustard. Love my home made mayo! We also grow herbs and berries here. For broth, I put meat in a slow cooker once or twice a week, but the broth is consumed almost daily and is incorporated into left over meals, too. Nothing like home grown organically in great soil!

[@belindapoplin5439]

A woman of so many talents! ✨️❤️😊

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Another great video. Apple mint is great. I prefer spearmint for stomach issues. In the Middle East they use spearmint, not peppermint, for stomach issues. When I traveled there, I caught a stomach bug. The locals kindly brewed me spearmint tea (tissane) laced with dark brown sugar. It was served hot in very tiny cups. It made me a believer. When my mother was going through chemo, I gave it to her to help settle her stomach. It worked. It allowed her to keep eating to keep up her strength.

[@Simplyfarmhouse7]

I grew up with a mom who used seasoning and herbs a lot in our foods. Turmeric ,ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper has great benefits as well. I have always wanted to make soap for years, you make it look simple. Maybe this is the year! I Love your channel! Maybe you could do a series on skin care products step by step and if you have a blog you could post all the recipes on all the soaps and skin care. You guys are amazing!

[@haileypersico8217]

Thank you for sharing all this information, i started learning alot of this from my grandfather, now him and i watch your videos to keep growing knowledge!! Please never stop spreading so much positive information and tips for homesteading. You guys have helped me start taking homesteading and the health aspects of it more serious. Much love to you both and God bless you and your family.

[@OurNationalAdventure]

Thank you! My kids also must have been fed tooo many eggs and are not wanting them lately. I make pancakes from scratch and had not considered adding more eggs to it until now. 🎉

[@ajb.822]

As a kid, I wasn't a huge fan of eggs but gently fried in butter, w enough salt n pepper, would typically prefer that plus regular pancakes, to pancakes w much more eggs in them. My mom had a pop-over recipe and a pancake, each of which called for a lot of eggs, and I didn't like the "eggy" taste of them much. I can, however, add at least 1 extra egg to most things just fine, for me and for how the baked good turns out, such as cookies, muffins, pumpkin pie ( using squash up ), etc. . I cut back on sugar "to taste" as much as I can, which is usually by at least half ! It still turns out well !

[@MorningStar-str]

Adding 5% of castor oil to your soap recipe makes a great lather. In my limited experience (5 batches), I really prefer the recipes that used castor oil over the ones that didn’t include it.

[@59kuphoff]

Totally agree on the peas! Not worth the effort when they are cheap in the freezer isle at the store. Another one I will not likely grow again is wheat berries.

[@kmama75]

So many fantastic tips crammed into this amazing video. Thatnk you for taking the time to teach others! Small tip about the tin foil-it leaches dangerous amounts of aluminum (associated with Alzheimer's) at high temps. Either put parchment paper before the foil, grab a hearty reusable silicone mat to cover food instead, or just invert another pan on top as a lid. Blessings to your health!

[@melaniebtsarmy7432]

Watching your videos here from the Philippines. You really motivate us to grow veggies and fruits in our backyard, although we grow totally different varieties that are compatible with our climate. Using herbal meds is a choice and I often give my kids these natural remedies growing up. And yes, we should be responsible enough to do our own research. Some people are just so petty and overreactive. You guys are so humble and don't have qualms about showing us how you go through all the hard work. Thank you for being an inspiration.

[@maggievandam6986]

I love every video you make. I am looking forward to them every single week. And I really can’t get enough of everything herb related. I learn so much! Thank you, both! Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@morethanfarmers]

So glad to hear that! Thanks for following along with us!😊

[@blanchemoore5489]

I love your tea kettle!!😍

[@mandystone3005]

I LOVE YOUR HERBAL ADVICE! And if anyone want to have anything to say about it please ignore them they are free to ignore. I always want to learn so please teach and know that's why we come here. Of course everyone can read their own research if they want but I love people that has used it and tell me what you use it for. love your channel!❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicholausjamesjay83]

Very uplifting. That herbs section was very useful!

[@hollyawah3442]

Stinging nettle is also a wonderful herb in hair care. It stimulates hair growth, soothes itchy scalp etc. I love making my own cold process soap, thanks for showing us how you make yours

[@beckydostuff333]

Loved this one. No… you are not weird for saving foil and all the other awesome things you do. You’re awesome

[@LynnBoergermann]

I just love watching you both so much! I’ve learned more from you about health than anyone else. thank you!

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad we could help!😊 Thanks for watching!

[@carolcalf2032]

Really enjoyed this vlog. So much information. Thank you

[@voss_homestead.oh.chapter]

My MIL use to make homemade soap and did farmers markets for years! I have missed those homemade soaps since she has retired. (We always got the mis-cuts, soaps that didn't set right, etc. I didn't buy bar soap for 20 years!) I need to make my own.

[@voss_homestead.oh.chapter]

Also, single use products do not need to be single use. I also reuse my foil. :) Among other things

[@Meorgangry]

I just love everything about you guys!! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge.

[@robertamead3687]

I enjoyed the video. I do remember the days everyone saved foil! It’s just what you did! Waste not want not was the 50’s & 60’s.

[@dawnschaeffer807]

You guys are so inspirational and my new favorite! I've been binging. Y'all motivated me to start gardening. And I have to say that your video editing is fantastic!

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! So glad to hear that!😊

[@jimoray3]

Love your herbs and knowledge of them. I’ve been trying to grow herbs now for 5 years and have failed. I’ll keep trying but I am so impressed with the basic techniques of your use of herbs and growing them. This year I’ve decided to go with new soil as my old soil has just failed. Great content as usual and I thank you

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! Good luck! Hope it is successful for you this year!😊

[@melissabouffard6246]

Man I love your videos! You guys are amazing and always excited when monday morning comes to watch your videos ! God bless!

[@glyncaemawr6957]

Another great video. You always put a smile on our faces, plus we learn something. Keep at it both….

[@user-hz7kv6js6l]

Thank you Michelle and Cody. My gardening adventures originally started with growing herbs. I use herbs everyday when cooking. Thank you for sharing your recipes 😊

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re so welcome!

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I love more ideas, especially how to incorporate the health benefits! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@Iam_Chia9]

I am so obsessed with your video's. Great job! Watching your video's for a while now and I like it so much. I want to try the puff pancakes , it looks so good😊

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!😊

[@nomnom_plays]

idk why but I just love that your measuring cup has permanent marker numbers and lines drawn on it.

[@ceepark114]

I also make bone broth using the instant pot, so easy! Then I take the little bits of meat off the carcasses and use it in casseroles. I give the chickens the non-bone parts, they love it.

[@TheEGA4421]

I am with you Michelle regarding growing herbs for ones health. So people say things because they are trolls who must complain about everything they do not do to people who feel that one must always see a doctor about everything. Continue to stay proactive in your family's health. Many people to include me are doing what you are doing. I recently added camomile to my tea garden. I am growing different types of flowers for cutting and when they dry up I will use them for potpourri. I use aloe vere for shampoo, conditioner, and first aid. I am slowly making the change in things I normally buy in the store to making them myself. The old saying about 'people afraid of change' is true. Most people do not want all of those unknowns in food and household items.

[@Ashby-j1n]

Freezing herbs in ice cube trays. Never thought of that. ☺️ I am going to do that with my harvest this year. Thank you! 🙏🪻

[@janineyandura3385]

Love soap making! Isn't there something so satisfying about bringing it to trace? Thanks for all of the herb information too. I'm going to be on the hunt for apple mint now. lol

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Excellent episode!!! Thanks!!!

[@annae.9006]

Gosh, this video was packed with such helpful information, thank you guys!!!!! 💖💖💖

[@daniellevilloria227]

Such wisdom about being strategic shoppers! Also those Dutch babies had my mouth watering! 🤤 The egg shortage in Hawai’i is getting out of hand. Dreaming of having our own flock one day!

[@dianegeilenfeldt5452]

Enjoy your u tube channel so much.. I always pick up new tips or two.. Thanks for all that you share with us.

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re welcome! Glad to hear that!

[@angelinakopnisky6068]

Great advice! Also, how do you keep your cast irons looking so brand new!?

[@EmoNinjaKat89]

Love Dutch Babies!!!!! So easy to make, i make a big one in a 9x13 glass roasting pan!

[@J3nn3mac]

Mayo at the store is soooo expensive now! I made my own for the first time the other day and it was so easy, and quick. Much quicker than driving to the store.

[@KatieLeann]

Wow this was a great informative video! I appreciate you guys. Thank you.

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@veronicadelancey-smith6408]

I LOVE your videos and have learned so much from you! Many thanks!!!!

[@morethanfarmers]

You are so welcome!😊

[@sandrasherer8779]

My mom always made fresh strawberries on the stove for pancakes. I was a lot older when I found out the fancy name"compote"😁. It was awesome ❤

[@rockyrae21]

Unrelated to this video but I tried Innersense on your recommendation and I really like it. Thanks!

[@jennifersatchell3388]

I went to like this video 4 times while I watched it and kept forgetting I already liked it. Great topics today. Thank you!

[@tamararobinson2069]

😎 Michelle says she doesn’t like to cook - but I’m thinking that she’s learned to love it and doesn’t even realize it😉- nobody makes such delish food like she does without love - home grown ingredients add to the love of doing it🥰

[@Wild_boys10]

Awesome guys. Love what you guys have achieved.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you!

[@mmhh5579]

Michelle, you’re rocking the soap scientist look lol!! Definitely want to try my hand at soap making one day.

[@trudyjones1380]

Michelle and Cody, I like the fast pace of your videos. Keep up the good work of sharing your ideas and knowledge!' Michelle, I wash my aluminum foil, too! :) If the consistency of my chicken is not what I want (like after boiling it to make bone broth) I grind it to make chicken salad. Yum!

[@maryegerton6848]

What a fantastic video. I could watch this kind of your videos forever. I might just have to learn how to make my own soap because the skin allergies are real. I buy the fancy stuff at the bulk store, but I somehow feel like my own would be better. I want to make my own mayo but I don’t have my own chickens. But I do go easy on it. I really appreciate you guys sharing all of this valuable information. Peace and love to you all.❤

[@pamelachappell1089]

I know I sound like a broken record, but I enjoy your videos so very much. That soap looked so pretty. The tallow lotion was so fluffy. Your dinner looked yum! Y'all take care.

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much!☺️

[@porthuronhistory]

You are so wise!........Nancy

[@carollzellmer6792]

I reuse my tinfoil too. Thanks for sharing about your herbs, their flavors and medicinal benefits. Thanks for showing how you make soap.

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re welcome!😊

[@mrcu8176]

We love you guys !!! keep the videos coming and we will watch !

[@robinsouth8555]

I do pick off the chicken when making broth, I freeze it, then when I fix it to eat put in a small crockpot and make it with bbq sauce for sandwiches.

[@skepticalme9501]

You should do a master class on how to grow and dry the herbs

[@staceyrichell8852]

Such an informative, useful video. Thank you!

[@morethanfarmers]

Glad it was helpful!😊

[@Farmingnaturesway]

We went to the grocery store yesterday, first this year ❤

[@JD-zb4ve]

Thanks for the herb info!!! Herbs have multiple uses, not just for making food taste great!!

[@gabrielaciocirlan250]

You are a Smart Young Lady , I love to watch Your videos! I learn a lot from You Guys! You both doing a great job 👏 ❤

[@morethanfarmers]

Thank you so much!

[@heatherjolly8389]

I would love to grow my own teas!

[@JAFTOBpr9]

I save foil too!! It's perfectly fine as long as it's not shmutzed or torn. Thank you for the videos. They are encouraging and motivating. I make our soap, and deoderant(coconut oil baking soda version) , hair growth and hair care oil (the expensive kind) and " natural" shampoo- guess I will need to try the activated charcoal soap next. Are lotions difficult to keep the right consistency??

[@lindabyrne1645]

Love watching the channel!

[@MsTJPink]

Those 'pancakes' when made here in the UK are savory and called Yorkshire Pudding, we eat it with a roast dinner!

[@aliciamarieplus321]

Hello Michelle I’m interested in your water filter system I was looking for a link but didn’t find it could you provide a link for it thank you for sharing your knowledge I love your channel

[@johnoquinn8458]

Thank you so much for all the information. Love your channel ❤ Trena here from Florida

[@morethanfarmers]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!😊

[@AshaMasha7]

If you had an ebook with what you could buy in the store vs what you could make from scratch to save money I'd buy it!!

[@neil2809]

Thank for the chicken tendon tip. TAKE CARE and STAY WELL

[@laurenshermak6087]

Love watching your videos I've watched everyone! You guys are awesome and I strive to do what you do hopefully I can get a judge garden this 2025 spring/summer ! Also just ordered LMNT Through your link excited to try it.

[@shandricanunnally5064]

Richters herbs on line sells chocolate mint as well as many others

[@amysano5424]

You can take a fresh stem from the mint and put it in water. It will root.

[@nancyrasmussen2016]

Do you have a recipie for the oil for thinning hair, would love to see that in a video! I'm planning on eating whole foods, instead of all the bad stuff.

[@PawsInTheGarden]

I love your shirt Michelle

[@1940sDream]

I'm curious with all that you make, how often do you have to rearrange your kitchen & storage spaces for all the homestead items? I'm sure you are very organized. Seems so. Good job

[@ashleyhaitz1769]

Y'all! We are the same. So sad the disclaimers we have to put on things just because we do it God's way. Keep going! We love y'all!

[@DeborahJohnson-lx1ej]

You just made a Yorkshire Pudding. You can also eat them savoury with your roast beef dinner.

[@Susan-n3o3e]

That’s a good video. alot of good advice. I can’t follow with it because I live in the city I don’t live on the farm what I mean to have all them good herbs but thank you for sharing was very interesting.❤