Shopping on a New Budget ║ Large Family Shop with Me │ Feb. 2019

This month, Tom and I tweaked our budget a bit and have found new joy in working within some tighter restrictions. I know it sounds like it should be the opposite, but boundaries promote creativity! We were getting ready for Eden's birthday party the following day so several of the items we bought were for her party. You may notice we skipped the Gogurts this month. We've been making our own super-easy yogurt at home with heirloom yogurt cultures. (That's definitely going to be the topic of a video in the future.) We got everything we needed, but we carried cash to pay with and used a calculator to track our spending. (I made an estimate ahead of time so I'd bring enough cash, but I didn't bring so much that it would allow a lot of add-ons.) We spent less than $350 for this month's trip! During the evening, Tom ordered a steak for the first time ever in a restaurant. (He didn't eat hardly any meat when we got married.) Also, I was able to get Hannah saying "Bye-bye" on video. Since the shopping was fairly short, I let the camera run when I got home and everyone was helping carry stuff in. At the end of the video, Judah mentioned his jaw/teeth hurting and I wanted to share that he's been "Mewing", which can, theoretically change your jaw and improve your teeth without appliances. Here's a link to a cute video someone made introducing the topic: • MEWING! Improve Your J...
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Our family's birthdays, MBTI types and colors we organize by:
Thomas - Jan. 5 - INTJ - Blue
Sophia - Jan. 19 - ENTP? - Blue/Light Blue
Eden - Feb. 24 - ESFJ - Yellow
Hannah - May 2 - ESTP? - Red/Hot Pink
Judah - May 26 - ESTP - Red
Solomon - June 15 - ISFP - Green
Andrea - June 22 - INFJ - Pink/White
Claudia - Aug. 4 - ISTP - Purple/Light Purple
Justus - Sep. 21 - ENFP - Orange
Tom - Oct. 25 - INTJ - Black
Asher - Dec. 15 - ISFJ - Purple

[@aliciakurtz4858]

I hope Eden can watch this as a memory of her Mamma planning her Bday. She always took so much time and thought into there BDAYS. Although Andrea passing is a hurt for all the children I can't help to see the loss so much more in Eden. In her voice and countanince she is struggling you can see it. She needs a little extra love, kindness and time.❤️

[@e.cahill9594]

Will miss you Andrea, your family will cherish these video’s💕💕💕💕

[@margarethutton6448]

Awe baby girl. I don't really know you Andrea, but, your kids are gorgeous. Hannah is so cute. You may be up there in heaven, your kids will grow up in the knowledge that you are looking down on them. And you will live in the knowledge that your kids will grow up knowing exactly who there mother is and that you are very much loved and sadly missed.

[@gardnerfamily90]

I'm thoroughly enjoying watching Andrea shopping. So, thankful she made all these videos. :)

[@joanmilano5302]

These videos make me feel so close to Andrea. May she rest in eternal peace.

[@Fola_gameing]

I can't help but watch this and just so bitter sweet. These babies will be able to hear and see their mama forever but I just can't :( I lost my mom at 27 my world crashed. There is always an umbilical cord that connects you to your mama no matter where she is.

[@Strawbxrri_cow_kit]

I lost my mom this past June 15th, and i totally agree. I feel her with me in spirit but then i cry because I want her here with me physically.. She was 59 no sickness that we knew of.. She died so unexpectedly... The thing that hurts the most is ill never hear her voice...

[@geenabeanscrochetandmore3533]

We’ve been following Dave Ramsey for about 7 years now. It’s been slow going. We’ve been able to pay off all Our debt except the mortgage on one modest income. We’ve even gone on small family vacations. I love everything about having a budget. It’s changed everything. Thank you for teaching your kids about the importance of being smart with money.

[@bnwing]

Amy Whalen I’ve just started budgeting & following Dave Ramsey. Your comment is so inspiring to me!! Great job!

[@rainbowphoenix8168]

Oh my goodness-Miss Hannah- cuteness overload!

[@Nightowlnursery]

So glad to see a new video up ! I’ve missed you guys Wow how Hannah has grown ! Love and blessings ... kiM

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Yes!! We have been tightening our budget too and I agree it makes you more creative, more conservative and more appreciative! It can be very fulfilling! Loved the video! Thank you! ❤️

[@rosey4exclaim]

Hannah is eating food, and I still can't get over Judah's deep voice! Your kids are growing so fast!

[@queentatoune]

Totally agree with you that having a budget can be so fun when you have to get creative to respect it. And the satisfaction that comes when you do. It's almost like a game :). Would love a video on the changes you made :)

[@zellakehoe8498]

You just made my day. I got so excited when it popped up that you had a new video. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@paulaboynton8299]

I can't stop crying. I can't stop watching. I love these videos.

[@meimeehobs7]

Great video..Hannah is so adorable.. Asher is so loving to her. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@raeharward7565]

In the middle of my 10 week miscarriage right now in so much pain I can barely breathe but your video is helping me through. Just laying in bed relaxing. Thank you Andrea. ❤

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I'm so sorry, Raelynn...

[@ashlieleavelle]

I am so sorry.

[@brendafranco1046]

Im so sorry for you.I have also gone thru this and I understand the hole in your heart. I'm praying for you.

[@theopkingdom3433]

Sending love and hugs. So very sorry. ❤

[@juliluciasanchez]

So very sorry

[@Blessedbears]

Awe, Hannah and her many teeth! Wow! Roman has none still :) So funny, Steve and I do the same dinner and shopping trips with the baby in tow, for a date too! God bless the month of March for you all!

[@yvonnestyhr8308]

I love just being in the kitchen and watching the family. Thank you for filming the town and driving in the neighborhood and on the highway, love the drive video parts too. Thank you!

[@sandramullen7804]

Little Hannah is such a laid back baby. So good in the restaurant throughout your meal and when shopping ❤️👍

[@happyinharned9583]

Love watching your videos. The baby is just beautiful. Shes the perfect picture of a healthy, happy baby. All the kids growing up.

[@georgiaatkins3770]

Happy Birthday Eden. You get prettier every day. All the children are so beautiful!

[@lynseykmom2870]

So nice to see you again. I agree with the budgeting thing. I get excited to be more resourceful and really learn to be content with the simple things in life. It makes me happy to accomplish things that I didn’t think we could accomplish by being smarter in every area of our lives. Glad to see your all well. God bless you all and Happy Birthday Eden! 🥳

[@katcrafty]

I’ve been buying those Minecraft block Mountain Dews for myself. 😎

[@53TERRYT]

I thought I was the only person who went to the grocery store and purchased the same thing over and over💕I’m always looking for new recipes. Such a lovely family

[@karbear26]

Hannah saying bye bye was so cute! Can’t wait to see edens Birthday! My daughter turned 9 in January!

[@sbkitchen1]

Yay!! A new video! Can hardly wait for the birthday party!! Those are really cute outfits you bought for the girls😊

[@bmagical3335]

Oh my Hannah has just sprouted into a big girl, adorable her at the table munching away! I do so appreciate the videos, hoping you get time to do that yogurt one. I like the idea of making it but it sounds like a lot of work and a bit scary lol. Tyfs 🤗

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Yogurt isn't that hard, but, even so, I was hoping to find a way to make it even easier. That's when I learned about heirloom cultures. You literally mix a powder with cold milk and set it on the counter for a day. Then you have yogurt! Once a week, I make a new batch using a little bit of the old yogurt as a starter to stir into the new cold milk. The kids make their own in individual containers. When their jar gets low, they add new milk, leave it out and the next day it's yogurt. Then they mix in some sugar and vanilla or some strawberry syrup and eat from their container until it gets low again. It's amazing! Here's a link to the cultures in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0EQRK1/?ref=exp_loc_pl_omegacomputers

[@bmagical3335]

@@TheMillsFamilyVlog oh my goodness thank you for taking time to respond, I'll check this out. We just stopped buying the individual jellos as a waste and budgeting thing here so I will give this a shot too as easy as it sounds. My Nan used to make Amish friendship bread from a starter, so that's a bit less scary 😊 I appreciate the help.

[@debbieomi]

aww Miss Hannah is such a doll baby! I thought she was saying bye bye to being awake but she was still looking bright eyed and bushy tailed as you left Walmart. I can't believe how close she is to being one year old! And then Miss Claudia getting her Momma lovins on there at the end. So sweet! Glad to see all is well in Mills Land. Would love to see a video on the yogurt. I've never attempted to make my own though I hear it's not that difficult.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I really hope to make a video about it soon, but in the meantime I'm copying and pasting a comment I just made to someone else so you could get started if you don't want to waste time waiting for me to get around to it. :) Yogurt isn't that hard, but, even so, I was hoping to find a way to make it even easier. That's when I learned about heirloom cultures. You literally mix a powder with cold milk and set it on the counter for a day. Then you have yogurt! Once a week, I make a new batch using a little bit of the old yogurt as a starter to stir into the new cold milk. The kids make their own in individual containers. When their jar gets low, they add new milk, leave it out and the next day it's yogurt. Then they mix in some sugar and vanilla or some strawberry syrup and eat from their container until it gets low again. It's amazing! Here's a link to the cultures in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0EQRK1/?ref=exp_loc_pl_omegacomputers

[@debbieomi]

@@TheMillsFamilyVlog Oh my gosh! Who knew it was that easy! Thank you, m'am!

[@marykaymorley8551]

Such a sweet, helpful family. Love your videos.

[@rhondawolfgangbelluscio2548]

I love the brick wall in your kitchen! I lived in a home in Va and the hubby did my kitchen walls in thin brick. When I moved to Pa, I looked everywhere for the same thing and could never find it! What did you use?? Love to all and Happy Birthday to Eden! 😄💕🐶💕🙏🎁🎈🎊🎂🍧

[@tammyvillanueva9303]

A complete joy to watch 🤗🤗I missed you guys !!!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Happy Birthday Eden (tomorrow). I hope you have a wonderful day with your family and friends. I have been on for awhile and I can't believe how much Hannah has grown. Time really flies. Have a Blessed day.

[@BriyerRose]

Will you do a video on your new budget? Love the shopping videos.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Was Nice seeing a new video! Hannah is so cute and all he children are all looking great Andrea your a wonderful Mother God Bless! Thank you for sharing! Hugs Liz x

[@joanneramirez3430]

So good to get a mills family fix. Thanks for posting a new one. I know your such a busy lady. We just love watching your beautiful families life xxx

[@cwright4100]

First, i wanted to say thank you so very much for all the work tou and your family does to do your channel. My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer last may and we have been going back and forth to st. Jude for treatments. Everything is going well as it can go, but your family and your calm have helped me so much. Especially on extremely hard days. So, thank you for sharing your sweet family with all of us. I do apologize for asking this, as it has probably already been explained, but what are mbti types? Have a wonderful evening.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

What a terrible thing to be going through; I'm so sorry! MBTI types refer to Jungian personality types simplified by the Meyer-Briggs personality test. You can take a test at www.16personalities.com. My friend told me about it on Christmas Day 2017 and I've been fascinated ever since.

[@cwright4100]

@@TheMillsFamilyVlog thank you! That was so interesting to take. I'm an ISFP-T It is hard, especially since i have 7 children. My oldest is 18 and my youngest is 3. 1 son (right in the middle) 6 daughters. I am incredibly grateful for you and your channel. You help more than words can say. May God forever be with you and your wonderful family.

[@janismolencupp1848]

Prayers for your daughter and family.

[@cwright4100]

@@janismolencupp1848 thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@MaryTheresa1986]

@@cwright4100 Your daughter is in my prayers. How is she doing now?

[@lorisuitor7120]

Thanks for sharing missed watching you guys.

[@joec783]

So happy to see you all.HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDEN!🌝☃️🌸🌹🌻🌼🌷⚘😚😚😚😚😚😉

[@rainbowphoenix8168]

Yay a video!!!!!!! I’m going to watch right now!

[@lillyandrews8557]

Missed these videos, watching all the way in Trinidad and Tobago

[@pew9277]

Hannah's growing so fast. She's beautiful. Take care and God bless.

[@slix96]

I always say it’s fun and easy to fill the cart;but somehow that changes when it comes to unloading and putting away. RIP Andrea, you instilled so many positive things in your children that they will carry with the for forever

[@clarebear6736]

I have missed seeing your videos. Hannah is growing up so fast.

[@vanessayoakem4530]

Question: I know you guys don't have a Sam's club near you but have you thought of doing an online order? I know they will deliver. Unsure if they will for you guys

[@audrahcoleman7856]

Definitely one of my favorite videos and Hannah is getting so big

[@sarahsherrod2012]

Happy Birthday Eden!

[@homemadehome19]

Thanks for sharing love watching many blessings

[@kgrean8587]

Happy Birthday Eden late🎂🍬🍭🎈🎊🎁

[@jacquelyncruz2008]

Love your videos and channel. I noticed you shop at Walmart but since you have a large family have you maybe thought of bulk shopping like maybe Sam's or Costco, could save you lots. Keep up your wonderful videos💓

[@kellyzeitvogel4210]

Happy Birthday Eden

[@marieflynn948]

love watching this type of videos you do, love watching

[@foreverblessed879]

Miss you guys so much! Been waiting for new videos. I hope all is good with you and family 💕

[@TammyKitti]

I hope you received the package I sent. I also hope the children enjoyed their special pics. love your sweet family and hope to see them soon.

[@heavenrivers8818]

Thank you for the video. I just adore your beautiful family. Am I the only one who thinks hannah looks a little like asher?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I often think that, too!

[@anitatucker8812]

So excited to see you Andrea. We've been missing you.

[@tonyamiles7934]

The kids seem so helpful without much prompting to do so! Good job andrea and tom!

[@elainespencer9445]

So glad your back, I’ve missed you all. Xx🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👌 oh and happy birthday Eden 🎂

[@audrahcoleman7856]

Congratulations on 50 K

[@nancymartin3441]

Love your shopping Videos!! Tell Tom to buy a Berkey water filter...I'm a water and coffee snob...it's the best purchase ever!!

[@marilynb8136]

I love your videos!!! You are a great mama!!! Love your family!!! Blessings..

[@beanzsnow4495]

Marilyn B she passed away a few days ago :(

[@chelseat6108]

I just love your family!!! Hope the steak was good Tom and glad to see your enjoying a change to your budget. Always enjoy your videos, you make me strive to be a more patient mom.

[@ArispeLand]

A Chelsea spelled the same as me ?! So exciting lol. This spelling is rare.

[@oviedo2912]

Awww....she’s starting to eat.

[@emmalenekipfer708]

It's been a few months since I've watched your videos and Hannah has gotten so big!!

[@jillygirl2024]

Yours is one of those videos I know I am going to like so I always click the like button before the intro ends TOM take your jacket off in the restaurant! You're on a date with two pretty ladies . Great job budgeting - You usually do an online purchase before going to Walmart - what was the total for the online purchase ?

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I didn't do any online shopping this month, so what we spent at the store was the complete amount. As for Tom and his jacket, he's been wearing it all of the time. Sometimes I think he's going somewhere because he has it on, but it turns out he's just cold. I offered to get him a sweater (or he could wear one of his lighter jackets), but he likes to wear that one.

[@jillygirl2024]

WOW ! ! That is an incredible savings ! Good job

[@cassidysparks7011]

My favorite videos! Yay! ❤️

[@patriciabarnhart1886]

Oh my goodness, Andrea. We are missing your more closely together posts😘 So enjoy following your real, and beautiful family dynamic. Hope you are ok wonderful lady🙏🏼

[@JenninKanata]

Well that's really a tight budget but you have a bunch of stuff in your pantry so you can make it work I love my pantry to that it's a workable Pantry that technically I could go the whole month without shopping but my family would protest

[@rebekahhackert1228]

Hannah is doing soooo well eating. My son is almost 9 months now and out of all 4 of mine has just not understood foods at all.

[@gailcatlow7767]

Walmart seems a great shop with plenty of variety and they seem to have everything ! I know we have Costco in Australia now but I have never been in one yet as it’s mainly bulk items and it’s only the two of us .

[@kelly9526]

Would you ever consider using re-Usable shopping bags? Im from Ireland and we have to pay for plastic bags here so everyone just buys good quality bags in the supermarket and use them every shop. My mam has bags that are 10+ years old and they’re still perfect. It just seems like so much plastic waste is being used (not just by you, by people in general) that this is a small and easy change that could be made by lots of people.

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Here are a couple of links for your consideration: www.bagtheban.com/learn-the-facts/environment/ , nordic.businessinsider.com/danish-study-plastic-bags-are-better-for-the-environment-than-organic-cotton-bags--/ and business.financialpost.com/opinion/banning-plastic-bags-is-actually-terrible-for-the-environment-and-makes-us-sicker But, yes, I have used re-usable bags. In fact, I made many beautiful fabric bags that I used to take to the grocery store with me. I even made them for my friends as gifts. But, in the long run, I found them to be just too inconvenient. And since I'm not tied to the idea, by any stretch, that they're better than plastic, I abandoned them. Well, not totally. I still have them at home and we use them when I need a bag if I don't have any leftover plastic ones to reuse.

[@kelly9526]

Interesting I’ll have a look. I guess for us it’s just because plastic bags are not offered in most places so it became a habit of necessity and now it seems strange to me to see so many plastic bags being used.

[@oliviakuhn783]

What app do you use for your grocery list? I've looked but haven't been able to find it on my own.

[@carriec2039]

Olivia Kuhn I believe she uses Out of Milk. I asked probably a year ago and that’s what it was. Been using it ever sense! Now I never forget things at the store!

[@hannahgandon]

Olivia Kuhn I’m pretty sure she uses Out of Milk for her lists

[@MrZZpokepokeaminue]

Olivia Kuhn it’s called Out of Milk

[@oliviakuhn783]

Thank you all

[@SuperBamamama]

That is the best smelling shampoo!

[@loretta8719]

Happy Birthday Eden 🎂🎉

[@mcg267]

Have you ever considered Amazon Pantry subscribe and save for the bigger/recurring items? It’s discounted after a certain amount (I think 15) and you can set it to come on its own. You can push it back if you don’t need stuff as well. Just an idea. Miss Hannah is getting so so so big. Love these shop with me videos.

[@susanprivate3551]

Such a lovely family!!! Really enjoy your videos!!!

[@leslieiannottacronin2176]

So good to see everyone.

[@samanthabrown9671]

Yay, a shopping video

[@dreamygal7221]

Hannah is a genius! :)

[@kimrodgers3418]

I've missed you do more vedios pls

[@Steph458]

Just had to pause and ask how long have you been feeding your dog beneful? I switched my dog on the beef beneful and he started acting sick so that’s why I’m asking

[@kayleighstacey9654]

❤❤

[@yoshe2002]

Wow Hannah is getting so big.

[@amandavia6671]

Your hair is always so cute in a ponytail.

[@becangela869]

I MISSED YOU!!!! So happy to see this 😁😁😁😁💜💜💜💜💜

[@themarriedmother9160]

Can you recommend a essential oil book that for newbies.

[@emarm100]

Life’s not fair.

[@joanphillips2610]

How is everyone, haven’t seen anything in a while....miss seeing your videos 😀😀

[@lizabeth985]

Yea!!! Thank you!

[@1214rdc]

My favorite people.💕

[@CookieCrumbFun]

There is Tom...on the ground again...shopping....He's such a good sport and great cart packer!

[@KanterYorLony]

Hey Andrea, I don't know if your store does it yet but have you heard of the grocery pick up Walmart does now? My store does it and it saves me so much time! I love your grocery haul videos they are always so relaxing but if your store does it you should give it a shot, it may save you time too!

[@barbaracalhoon4353]

Andrea, I would like to see your Kon-Mari method of dealing with paper. I can't seem to find it

[@77pJeffsgirl]

Love your shop with me videos 💜💜💜💜

[@julieanneprice7865]

I need more Mills please!! How is school going?? Love your school day vlogs

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

Things are coming along well. We're actually only a couple of weeks away from Spring Break already!

[@kolbyperry5119]

Yay shopping video love these

[@missyhathaway6627]

Do you still order from Walmart on line and have it delivered?

[@tatanyc6458]

Andrea, will put do a cooking video?

[@angelsherbs311]

Where is that shopping list? How do u access it?

[@OneMamaToAnother]

Have you heard of Sarah Hornsby's channel on youtube? She explains about mayo functional therapy and it's pretty interesting! We looked into it as an alternative to standard braces for one of our children.

[@rhondaheck5008]

Andrea, did y'all remodel? I don't remember seeing.the brick before, but I love it!

[@TheMillsFamilyVlog]

I put that wallpaper up last fall when Tom built the shelves and we put in the new storage. I didn't make any videos about it in particular. There was a little footage tucked into a couple of homeschool vlogs.