We Can't Do It All! Let's get some help from Costco!

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[@cheriebrinker3301]

There's nothing wrong with getting convenience items. Y'all are turning a house into a home!!!

[@uraniya]

It's so tru! ) I love convenience things

[@debbiealtman4572]

My same thoughts exactly

[@Mommieandg]

For reals I would be eating pizza 🍕 every night, alternating with Chinese 🥢 🤣 you inspire me to plan more ahead. You have amazing time management skills 📓 you would make a great nurse, but I assume dental 🦷 hygiene 🪥 is similar 💁🏻‍♀️

[@susielisle922]

You always make me smile! My guy & I were at Yankee Candle & they offered him a Basil scented candle for 60% off. He said "No thank you" & the cashier was shocked bc we bought a ton of candles but not the Basil one. She asked why? He responded...My gal is Italian; I'll just ask her to cook; nothing smells as good as her cooking. I'd be disappointed if I smelled basil & had no dinner! Love a mans thought process 😉

[@maryscavone5622]

I can't find your tazaki recipe. I also tried your website. Please direct me to get your awesome recipe. I love your c hannel.

[@sjokkoladehjerte]

@@maryscavone5622 I'm not sure if the recipe is there, but if it helps in the search here's the correct spelling 'Tzatziki' 😘👍

[@littlepixieme1]

Hey Becky! Just FYI - on the metal shelves you have with the wire shelves, you can get a piece of foam-board from Walmart and make a liner for each shelf so that your canning jars sit better on them. Works like a charm at my house!

[@s.schramm6305]

Dollar tree in my area sells that foam board too

[@victoriansunset]

Also, flipping the shelves over so the edge makes a lip keeps things on the shelf.

[@irisherring524]

You can also put plywood across and that will work well too! That's what my husband and I do.

[@andreakinney2796]

Costco even sells a plastic shelf liner that works on those!

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

@@victoriansunset I just did that to mine wondering why I didn't put it together that way in the beginning!

[@Tatas1999]

I absolutely love how positive about everything you are! We need more people like you in this world!

[@arliss123]

Girl, you can hang up the super woman cape occasionally, shortcuts are sometimes necessary when you're creating content and building a dream home! 🧡

[@AcreHomestead]

You are so very right! Thanks you!

[@wolfpacgaming5353]

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[@mikimayagain]

Also, put your purse in the car before you load your bags. Never leave your purse in such a vulnerable place while you turn your back to it. Times are getting precarious and people are going to get desperate. Protect yourself. Not to be an alarmist but be aware.

[@psymompa]

I agree. I always worry when I see women leaving their purses in the cart when shopping. Protect your valuables.

[@kathyvelasquez3682]

I thought the same thing. It is a common occurrence now days.

[@monikaw1369]

Here in Houston, it has been happening. Also, when getting gas, lock your door (by hitting the lock handle???) before you get out and then use the door handle to let yourself out on your side (drivers side) so that the passenger door is locked and yours is now unlocked, so no one can drive by and steal your purse from the passenger seat. This has happened several times and the news outlet tells ladies to be careful, but never gives a solution. I hope i have! :)

[@medicvaldez]

100% What I thought too!

[@bonitaquandt4862]

I saw that too! First thing in my trunk, my purse. To the side, hidden. Hoping Becky reads this and takes heed.

[@carolynlulinski8593]

I always enjoy watching Becky. I feel like I’m spending time with a friend.

[@kgrose102]

The Costco Croissants freeze beautifully. I love to buy them as a convenience and just freeze them. The thaw quickly and are ready to eat. I wonder how well they'd do as a breakfast sandwich, looking forward to you letting us know.

[@natb5829]

They make a great breakfast sandwich 👍

[@dinawolyniec5160]

They make great sandwiches for any thing. I due a cranberry chicken salad every autumn and use them . Yummy !

[@amybrinkman8132]

Something to keep in mind for freezing and reheating them - The croissants reheat much faster than the meat/eggs (in general only needing a few seconds), so I wonder if reheating them for 45 seconds (like you did with the other ones) would make the bread tough. It just more delicate than Engilsh muffins, so it might be less forgiving in the microwave.

[@heyikindalikeyou]

I have turned them into bread pudding, so amazing

[@fabiennebailey-brown9070]

@@amybrinkman8132 I use my oven for reheating. The microwave makes them tough.

[@fiomana4656]

Hey Becky, french girl here ! What you can do with the croissant is 1) freeze them when they are fresh, they do great in the freeze 2) Make croissant au jambon, aka ham croissant, make a bechamel, cut the croissant in half, put some ham in it, pour the bechamel and add shredded cheese and put it to cook into the oven for a bit

[@tammyr2966]

That sounds delicious!

[@kotomszczanka]

Sounds so amazing 😀

[@taneriapollins9225]

I am going to France next week I can’t wait to try one

[@AcreHomestead]

Oh my goodness Fiomana, that sounds amazing!! I will try that! Thank you!!

[@beadwright]

Yum!

[@torisutton7053]

Anytime I forget my grocery bags in the car, I just ask them to not bag my groceries, throw them back in the cart, and bag them myself in the car!

[@julieh.9826]

Love the sandals. The big insulated mugs are great! Go with the heavy shelves from Home Depot. 😊 Chicken salad on croissants is delish, add apples and celery.

[@emilmueller8108]

I've been using reusable produce nets for years now (or I just throw them in my cart loose) and I love them! I keep them in my reusable shopping bags, right where I keep my car keys, so it's easy to remember. Here in Germany folding plastic crates are also really popular and since they're so big it makes it hard to forget :D but then again, nobody here would ever think about packing your groceries for you in a supermarket here and we pay up to 50 cents per bag

[@sofiabaraklilis2666]

I do the same thing! I keep my reusable netted produce bags in my reusable shopping bag, which is kept in my car 24/7. Meaning I never ever forget it cause it's always with me!

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

"death by a thousand cuts" is a perfect way to describe current economic situation I also never used to look at the food prices but a while back it started to shock me how it added up at checkout...

[@AcreHomestead]

It is shocking! It's not that one thing is so much more it's that everything is a little more and it adds up so fast

[@vickihogan4398]

Groceries are costing an avg. $460 more a month per family and rising. It’s scary.

[@MH-gc2hr]

@@vickihogan4398 That's so much! It's gone big here too, I assumed during lockdown in the UK it was a blip but we are a really frugal household & the weekly shop is almost double. I am trying to calorie count but find that difficult with also using all the food in the best way.

[@tekashiii]

@@AcreHomestead you guys are actually lucky. The world bank says this is no more than an inconvenience for citizens of first world countries but a societal collapse on third world ones. United nations predicts what currently is happening in sri lanka would happen to ALL third world countries. Lets just pray their predictions are wrong.

[@laquerisma]

@@tekashiii Really, the world needs are prayers.

[@katelynhalt5192]

Ugh!!! I'm so happy you posted a video today! It's been a rough day and I need to watch my favorite KZbinr living her best life! You rock Becky!

[@dahomesteadacre5099]

We love you, Becky. Everything that you do and say and we thank YOU for sharing your life with us.

[@gratefultammy]

Yes agreed :)

[@bruces6778]

We always use croissants to make bread pudding. It’s fantastic. A good way to use up the extras.

[@laurenmay437]

I love what you said, “trying to find the balance between the craziness and convenience”. I love it! Need it on a sign.

[@terrymcgreevy939]

You inspired me to do meal prep, have an amazing garden feeding us and now you inspired me to do some home improvement now that I retired as of last week!!!

[@ninachand2075]

👍👍

[@robynm7221]

🎈🎉🎊Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈 Now you can do all the things you couldn't when you were working full time❣🙆‍♀️😎🍷🍷🍇🧀☕🥮

[@wickedwinnie]

Hey Becky, I haven't used grocery bags for well over a decade so here's how I manage the system. I have 2 large "cold food" bags (look for cold food grocery bag on Amazon) . Then I have somewhere around 30 - 40 cloth and nylon grocery bags. I've collected them over the years, no need to start with that many, I'd say 10-15 is a good start. The main thing to look for when getting these bags is that they are machine washable. Avoid the plastic ones that can't go in the washing machine (trust me on this). The cold food bags don't need to go in the machine, you can turn them inside out and soap and water clean them in the sink and it isn't a big deal because you only have a couple of these and they don't need cleaning often. The regular grocery sacks I wash on a "quick cycle" in the machine probably every other grocery trip. Next is the produce bags. They are really affordable, like $12 for 15 or so of a variety of sizes. Here's the thing about these, they are mesh and they don't last as long. I sew so sometimes I will reinforce the seams but generally I don't. These are also washable and I toss them in with the grocery bags whenever they need it, which doesn't seem very often. The good news is that since they are mesh, even when they've had their use and split apart, you can still use the mesh around the kitchen for straining things :) Lastly, I put all the grocery bags and produce bags into one grocery bag (I fold them but that's just me) then I put that bag into one of my cold bags. So all my bags are together in one place, which is inside the cold storage bags. When I go to the market, I grab the 2 cold food bags and I put them on the front seat of my truck with my purse, that way when I get out of the truck and grab my purse... I can't forget the bags. I don't keep my bags in the truck full time because we have high humidity where I live and that can cause the bags to mildew. It was hard to remember them at first but over the years it's just become habit and I can't even remember the last time I forgot my bags. Anyhow, I hope you find this useful. Plastic bags are just the scourge of the earth, quite literally. I've been a scuba diver for many years and seeing all the plastic that end up at the bottom of the ocean breaks my heart so I just won't use plastic grocery bags. I even keep a small nylon bag (folds into a carry pouch) in my purse for trips into the mini mart :) It is so easy to NOT use plastic grocery bags, I wish more people would make the effort... yes, this is my soapbox issue :)

[@briannastickles9289]

We love the OXO containers! They work great for smaller dry storage foods.

[@bigneecee3126]

If you are concerned about stabilizing jars on your metal shelving unit, you can purchase a piece of paneling type wood and cut it to fit the shelves. I had the same problem and fixed it by purchasing a thin piece of wood from Lowes. I was able to get 4 pieces of shelving from each piece of wood that I purchased. Also, there is no cost for them to cut the wood.

[@loiscarteaux9389]

we did this and works great!

[@daniellecomeau2996]

I did this as well. Melamine sheets because they are easy to clean.

[@photogrammy]

I have the wire shelving for food storage and love them. To take care of items not being stable on the shelf, I went to the dollar store and bought "plastic" place mats to line the shelves. They can be cut easily to fit any shelf. Working great for us. We have been using them for three years.

[@cbass2755]

I did the same..😄

[@digsindirt4490]

Great tip!

[@mariapelleya7410]

Same here, wire shelving with $ store thick plastic rectangular placemats.

[@ps4peace]

IKEA also sells a roll of flat lining that works well on the wired Metro shelving (I've two sets of those shelves).

[@TheShellie35]

I love watching your videos, mostly because you are honest and human, when you burn something, or drop something you don't edit it out to look perfect, you're YOU, and that's what makes you our friend :) Also glad to see you're prepared to take short cuts for convenience and sanity like the rest of us, loving the house reno, looking forward to whatever videos come next, best wishes from your friend in Wales UK :)

[@kayamo1632]

Oh I feel your pain. My family is getting a little sick of hearing me say, “…and we aren’t having that because I refuse to pay that price per pound!” I’m a little fortunate that I’m now retired so I’m constantly combing the sale ads and will drive to a few stores in one day just to shop their weekly deals. Love your videos.

[@tammymanuel9158]

Busy, busy. Lots to do. Some convenience meals are not always a bad thing when your really busy. I have been buying fresh chicken and marinating them in different sauces then freezing them. Good stuff. Thanks for the idea. Those pickles are awesome. Just a suggestion Becky, when you get to your car, put your purse in the car. Don’t leave it in the shopping cart. Too many people walking by and can grab it. I have seen people do that at different stores. It’s sad, but with everything going on these days, people are really doing stupid things. I watched a guy literally walk of of my grocery store the other day with a full cart of food and tp. He did not pay for it and nobody tried to stop him or even say anything to him. Stealing is getting bad. Stay alert and safe.

[@lizheuserbevan6564]

I agree

[@paulineparker3662]

You are right. My purse has a shoulder strap and I pass it over my head, so, if someone grabs it, I go with it.

[@carolyndymond4065]

Yes sometimes it's handy to get prepared food.

[@loriwalston6906]

I agree. Better yet, leave the purse hidden in the car and put your keys, credit card, etc. in your pockets.

[@cazee100]

I was thinking exactly the same about her handbag, put it over your body and leave it there, so easy to grab and run. Stay safe x

[@cmdc7116]

Becky! I have THE BEST CHICKEN on the grill recipe for you! It's always a hit when we make it for company and they always ask for the recipe. It's super easy too. - 8-10 large sweet vadelia onions - Cut THICK slices. -skin on chicken cuts - we use thighs and breasts with skin. Using skinless is not the best, FYI. we make 12 pcs of. chicken Lay foil down on the grill, place the thick cut onions down over the foil to fit the whole foil. Lay the chicken on top of the onions -grill heat should be medium (300 - 325 degrees) not too hot! -season heavily with whatever seasoning you like. I use S & P, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, all seasoning, paprika...whatever. grill for about 30-45 mins on one side, flip the chicken, season heavily again and grill for another 30-45 mins or so. Make sure the skin gets nice and crispy. You will be able to eat the onions since they are cut think they won't burn. Place the onion over the chicken when done -- and serve! The chicken gets the flavor from the onions and it's to die for! Enjoy! Tina~

[@michellebarry6553]

I love Vidalias. I think I’ll try this in the oven!

[@sarahf.908]

Hi, Becky! It’s much easier to remember to bring our own reusable grocery and produce bags to the store when we put them in the car right after unloading the bags each time. Always ready for an impromptu shopping trip!

[@AC-qz3uj]

Becky I love how you were talking about the reusable bags and then packing your own groceries at the check-out. I am from Germany. Here you always had to pack up your own groceries. Some supermarkets are pushing through the items at a resonable speed but some (Aldi/Lidl) are just at an insane speed. You really have to work hard at the cashiers here in Germany. And another fun fact: they made plastic bags sooooo insanely expensive (ban on cheap plastic here due to environmental reasons!). I NEVER EVER forget my reusable shopping bags🤣

[@Nilesedge]

I’m in Australia and I think some of the Aldi cashiers here try and scan items as fast as humanly possible, you’ve got to be quick!! We also have to pay for plastic bags

[@AC-qz3uj]

@@Nilesedge Aldi is really the fastest. I always feel for the older folks as the items pile up. It is really exercise isn't it? Maybe the cashiers go through a secret training camp to get to that speed!

[@yvonnewallace7567]

Several years ago the Aldi cashier slapped my husband’s hand because he was bagging the groceries from the cart as she was ringing them up rather than waiting to advance to the bagging counter. They were really persnickety about making you wait till they were completely done and paid for.

[@junematthews8612]

Love how you “gifted yourself “ things you NEED right now! Whatever is happening right now is extraordinary…….a perfect storm! The fact you keep posting is dedication.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you June!!

[@kathyv3909]

Oh, you are so right June, true dedication!

[@judithnarcelles6871]

My husband is obsessed with those OXO containers - they were 100$ when we got them (thx BBB coupons!) but 50 is a phenomenal price!

[@Theaterverslaafde]

still a lot of money! but glad they make you happy

[@cathylehmann9734]

I love my oxo storage containers!!! Definitely worth the price!!!

[@irony11]

There are a lot of reports that the newer OXO kids do not stay on. I saw them in a couple stores out on display and I tried it myself. Put the lid in, pushed the center down and they lids came off easily. Check them out yourself.

[@yolandameier3059]

I agree. The lids come off WAY to easily! They are pretty but the 'snap on the sides' of airtight containers are better... till you use them so much they wear from the bending. Save your money.

[@nanniemaeminer6882]

I am disappointed in the oxo as my sugar is hardened up and did not stay soft and the lids do come off easily. And they're plastic and cracked easily as well when just barely hit against the side of the counter when I missed putting them onto the counter.

[@terridunning5439]

Hey! As a long-time Costco gall I can tell you that the Costco non-slip hangers and totally worth the Costco membership. Also, as someone who lives out in the boonies you can order many things online from Costco have UPS deliver. Totally enjoyed your strip to Costco!

[@robyngillen6235]

I purchased a set of the reusable produce bags from Amazon and they are amazing! I keep them in a bag with all my reusable shopping bags. When I have all my bags emptied I put my purse on top if them so that I remember to take them to my car. Someone also suggested to me to put your wallet or shopping list in the bag so you don't forget them in the car at the store. Have been watching your channel for about a year now. You are amazing. Love that you don't take yourself too seriously. Congrats on the new home. Can't wait to see your new garden set up for next year.

[@JamQueen]

Hang in there Becky and Josh!! Cheering for you! You guys are doing awesome!! ❤️ 💙 💜

[@kelseycottrell1896]

The thermos cups are AMAZING. I drink a ton of water and I can only handle ice water. It keeps the water cold overnight, and I take that jug everywhere. If I see them at my Costco again, I'll be buying more! My husband stole the other one from the first pack I bought.

[@lindashively2530]

I have a huge Yeti and I feel the same way!

[@beckywalker1613]

Becky, you are an amazing woman! You and Josh are building a home while letting us come on the journey with you. ❤️ You are an inspiration to me. God bless you both 👍

[@winpooh-pr8ld]

Absolutely loving ALL the content! Blessing to you and Josh as you work together towards your goals.

[@nataliesmith2458]

Just love how you DONT impulse buy !! I’m from the UK 🇬🇧 and the rise in food prices is criminal 😤

[@Caitlin1928]

I'm from the US and it's really sad how it doesn't take much to get close to $100 for food.

[@shirleyjjohnston5469]

Your not doing a thing wrong ! Buying food that you need and those precooked are your LIFE savers! You can not do everything, we know that and Becky now knows? Cost of groceries….push out of your mind. It’s done, it was needed. We love watching you. Thank you for inviting us. I hope Josh likes his gummies. Aren’t men cute? Becky. Relax sweety❤❤

[@Dindasayswhynot]

Hahahaha. Have you met Becky??? Some are hummingbirds like Becky. She can't thrive if she has to slow down LOL

[@diananoonen2262]

For the Tzaziki- you can strain the salted cukes over night with a little metal strainer and bowl. So the yougart and cukes strain over night. Getting the most liquid out of both will make an amzing Tzatziki. Then sparingly with the garlic, lemon juice, lots of dill, s&p.

[@lindamickel8545]

Becky, you might want to consider that metal shelves in the "root cellar" may not be a good idea if there's moisture. Might rust. So happy for you and Josh and I'm loving seeing Josh in the videos. I wish I had a Winco near me.

[@ninachand2075]

Loved the video, you are such an inspiration to so many Becky! We live in BC Canada and those OXO containers at our Costco are $100+ Canadian! So that is a deal on the brand itself but I try very hard to only use glass to store our food if possible. Also I find it hard to spend that much on the containers although I know ppl who have them and Love them!

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

Yes! My husband picked up that 2 pack of insulated mugs. We use them every day. I take mine outside while working in the yard and my ice is still frozen the next day when I go to add water.

[@zanderfunk7367]

You can buy plastic shelf liners for those black wire shelves that you got for free. I did this with mine and once it has the plastic liner it makes the shelf just like a solid shelf. The plastic liners are pretty heavy duty and can be washed off if anything spills. Just an idea if you were unaware that they existed.

[@TheCraftyCryptid]

Becky: "I need to not get distracted." Also Becky: *gets super distracted* LOL

[@cellywalker8635]

Oxo containers are awesome and for a 9 piece that’s a great price! I had an old one that had a slight crack and I called the company and they were so pleasant and sent me a new one!

[@sarabates2046]

Hi there, So happy I started following you. What a cute couple you guys are and at 67 years young I am still interested in watching and learning from you younger people. You do an excellent job on your videos and I love your energy. I will say that during this all consuming time of remodeling and moving you should give yourself a little more grace on buying or using convenience foods etc. Happy I found you😃

[@articowl2]

I’m 62 and feel the same way 👍

[@GardeningLady]

@@articowl2 and I'm 66 and feel the same.

[@mimiashford5544]

Awww....my old Costco & Winco! (I moved this time last year from the Woodstock n'hood to TN) and I'm nostalgic rn.. Those oxo air tight containers aren't worth the money; those tops can crack easily, I learned from personal experience. I've found better ones at amazon & even TJ Maxx. Glad you're taking some of the pressure off by using convenience foods... anyone who's watched even a few of your videos knows how frugal you are, how wisely you plan, grow & prepare your own food & you will MORE than make up for it once you get the new homestead online w the organized pantry & food prep area and finally, the new garden. Plus, you & Josh are on the ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE, finding & fixing up your forever dream home so you also have to ENJOY it!!! {{hugs}} from a former PNW'er.

[@Bamagirllp]

Love watching your adventures. So happy for you and Josh. Love seeing a young couple working toward their dream

[@reneebeason7471]

For your broom closet, If you put cleaning supplies up on a shelf, I recommend putting them in a basket (I use dollar tree plastic containers) It makes it so much easier to keep them from falling over and getting pushed back out of my reach.

[@mollyhenson0708]

I had no idea you were going to be on the Pantry Chat podcast, and I wish I could have recorded my reaction while I was cleaning and heard that you were the guest!! Loved the episode and all of your content. You’re doing such a great job shining a light in this world! 🤍

[@laureldemain7589]

How fun it was to go to Costco with you. Yes, everything has gone up in price so so so much. I love the Costco skorts. I'm wearing one right now! Thank you for this great video.

[@lorrane2177]

I just started watching your channel. I’m hooked! (I bought the same shoes from Costco. If anyone has hardwood or tile floors these are a must). Excited for you and Josh. Beautiful house.

[@robine916]

If you loose power fairly often, or for long periods, I would recommend one of the generators that are permanently installed and come on automatically. Grillo's are my favorite Pickles!

[@IbbitsList1]

Becky, I have been using the reusable produce bags for years. I have 3 different sizes of mesh bags with drawstring closures that have a bead that secures the top - no more twist ties! I just throw them in the washing machine then air dry them, because they dry so fast at room temperature. When I make my grocery list, I gather the reusable shopping bags and produce bags together, put everything in one shopping bag and clip the list to the bag with a clothespin. When in the store, I use the clothespin to clip the list to the shopping cart, leaving both hands free.

[@noellebuchanan9979]

Hi Becky! I have never commented on your videos before, but I just wanted to say that I love your videos and community! I was hoping when you do have time to do a big meal prep again you might consider doing a Instant Pot themed one? Thanks!

[@lortolfyn]

You are just too cute! I love watching you and being inspired by all that you take on. You might be my soul sister. :) My poor husband is SO tired of me telling him that 'My Friend Becky' says we should try 'x', but I don't care. I think you are awesome and you have inspired me to start dehydrating and canning things, make up multiple freezer meals, and trying to preserve any foods we have too much of. I don't grow anything as that is not my thing, but my newest motto is to eat as healthy and fresh as possible, and preserve whatever is about to go bad to reduce waste. Keep up the good work and thank you for sharing your life with us! BTW...I LOVE thrifting too and just picked up a BEAST of a dehydrator from FB marketplace for $50. I looked it up and it is an Excalibur EXC10EL 10 tray stainless steel model that sells for $1400! It had NEVER BEEN USED! It still had the protective film on the outside that I got to peel off. I've been dehydrating anything and everything I can get my hands on. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@torisutton7053]

I have one of the large oxo containers that I use for flour and it's definitely my favorite clear food storage container. I've had it for 6 years through 4 moves and it's still in perfect condition. The rest of my clear food storage I got from Ikea and the seal is crapping out on them 3 years in. After we re-do our kitchen I'm planning on slowly cycling them out for all oxo.

[@sarahdicindio1801]

Yes! They really last!

[@julie9943]

I love this type of video! This allows us to see the different shopping experiences we can have around the world. I have always been amused to see that in most supermarkets in the United States the groceries were packed for you. where I live the bags are chargeable and there are almost no more plastic bags for sale anamorphose. So either you think about it or like me you forget il very very often, but I always have a laundry basket in my trunk to store all my groceries so it’s fine. in most stores our fruits and vegetables are in bulk and we have to weigh them ourselves. reusable bags for fruits and vegetables are super practical, here we can indicate on the scales what type of bag we use so you don't pay extra weight. The only huge stores with huge quantities like cosco are for business only. I think it will feel like Christmas for me if I go to a store like this.

[@christinesellers188]

​@@cynthiafisher9907 sounds like the uk our food is much cheaper here than in the states we have a lot more organic and natural foods not wrapped in plastic

[@vegemitegirl1971]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I'm wondering if she's from Australia because her shopping trip sounds just like mine.

[@julie9943]

I’m from France !

[@kiuakakirstine8257]

I just love watching your content. I really miss having my own garden, but I do have a some very easy, but super delicious and tasty salat recipes for you 😊 Grape salat: approx. 200 gram green grapes (cut in half) celery leaves (2-4 sticks cut in 1/4" pieces) lettuce (romain, iceberg or whatever is crunchy and fresh - torn or cut in bitesize pieces) Mix all and make a dressing of creme fraiche w. lots of garlic, parsley, dill, salt and pepper Another favourite in my home is a watermelon salat: lettuce ruccula watermelon (in bitesize pieces) white onion (or "sweet onion" - don't know the term in English) or red onion if you can get some that aren't too strong a dressing made of lemon, tahini, pepper, a little salt and water. Pour the dressing over the salat before serving. (I always put everything for the dressing in a mason jar and shake well. The dressing are fresh for at least one week if refrigerated) Enjoy your summer ❤ from Denmark PS. Please DON'T leave your handbag in the cart while you put groceries in the car. It takes 2 seconds and it's gone.

[@Creative_Kristi]

We have the OXO containers (I bought them when we moved south and cockroaches were a thing… 🤢) and we love them. Even with 3 kids and constantly opening and closing they still seal perfect and are easy to take apart to clean!

[@deborahkemp7143]

Nice to see you giving yourself a break. Hard to keep 2 houses going when you're working on one. Frank's Buffalo sauce is my favorite wing sauce. I make my own sauce with it and keep it on hand. My family eats it on everything. Homemade chickensalad on croissants are our favorites, too. The grill is,a life saver for me, we use ours year round. Enjoy 😉

[@kristybowman8731]

We have the Firman tri-fuel generator from Costco and it’s great! My husband ran the gas line near it and we can just hook it to the natural gas. He also wired it up so I can just flip a breaker and the generator powers the whole house. Cost about $1500 for everything (including a little deck shed we keep it in). Generac wanted $9000 for a whole-house generator.

[@Sasywhatsbiz]

Groceries have definitely gone up in cost. Makes sense with the supply issues and inflation. Its frustrating. Love seeing how things are going with the house and all!

[@squirrelswithpearls]

"And I'm excited about it" - when you said that about buying those pickles, I KNEW you were the real deal! They look awesome - let us know if they taste as good as they look!

[@lashortyislabonita623]

Tramontina is an excellent brand. I bought some pots and pans years ago at Walmart in that brand and they are still in excellent condition. The Cotija cheese is pronounce Co-t- ha. Blessings Becky.

[@sharonaustin6944]

I always used cast iron and Revere Ware. Then I found Tramontina stock pots at Walmart. The brand is excellent..heavy stainless bottoms..use them all the time. Compare Costco price to Walmart.. I'd be interested to know comparison results.

[@Liam421Liam]

I recently came across your videos, and I love your channel!!

[@tumblingtangles]

Hi Becky! I know from your videos you like to use ginger but don't enjoy peeling it. If you want to process a bunch of it you can mince it in a blender and pour oil over it and freeze it in small amounts. When you need it you just stick a small amount of the minced ginger in your fridge and you have it fresh for two weeks. You can process pounds of ginger and stick it in the freezer. I love ginger and doing things this way has made it available to me all the time!

[@amyrivers4093]

You are a great wife and I'm positive he adores and appreciates everything you do. 😊

[@ajquimby121]

Costco and Winco are my favorite stores these days! Thanks for the encouragement to use the help available! Love your channel!

[@sofiamarquez5299]

I’ll be waiting for the tomatillos salsa 😀 I started a small garden and I planted 2 rows of tomatillos, I really hope they do well, I’m starting to see yellow flowers already, I really enjoy watching your videos, I’m close to the border of Canada, congratulations on your new house, I’m so so happy for your both, may the Lord bless your new home with lots of happiness

[@valarieogle2768]

Be still my heart! I moved from Washington to Tennessee a year ago. I can’t tell you how much I miss WINCO!!

[@sheilak04]

Thank you for this video. Prices have definitely gone up. IT'S getting fusterating. But doing things yourself and being frugal has been helpful for sure. Can't wait to see more of your progress. 🧡

[@susanpettett1211]

I love seeing you and Josh working on your new home! And it's nice to find what I consider a local KZbinr as I live in Longview Washington. Here is a fun fact about WinCo that you may /may not know about. The name WinCo is from the first letter of each state where they operate from. W/washington, I/Idaho, N/nevada, C/california, and O/oregon. Continued success with your new beautiful forever home!

[@styleme3375]

I carry a reusable bag for all types of shopping. It took me months to remember my my bags every time but now it’s habit. I also have a bunch of produce bags and try to buy as much naked produce as I can. I suggest buying a few really nice bags that will last years and years instead of cheap flimsy bags that need replacing and can’t hold their shape. I use the essential storage tote from 31 bags. I don’t use any of their other products but I was gifted one of those bags and I fell in love. I bought a large set of produce bags on amazon that are 100% cotton, no plastic closures or anything. They can be composted years from now when they break down.

[@marandaranda]

Becky! GROCERY PICKUP! I know it’s not how you like to shop but during this crazy time you will want to run to the store so frequently, adding a cart of grocery pickup things one at a time when you think of it will save you. Thank you so much for the video! I have similar shoes and wear them around the house I hope you love yours as much as I do mine

[@ThePjl110]

Small suggestion: when you see something you want for future purchases at Costco (generator, shelving) snap a pic. Save it in a Costco folder so you always have it to reference.

[@Catarinaafonso88]

I used to forget my reusable bags all the time! Until a law came out in Portugal and all the bags started to cost at least 10 cents each, and now I never leave the house without one. I even have a bunch of them in my car in case I go on an unplanned shopping run 😅 people didn’t like it at first but it really cut down on the amount of plastic that ended up on the landfills, I think it’s great! You can always buy it if you forget, but they are usually stronger so that you can reuse them over and over again!

[@noelwalker8599]

I'm really looking forward to seeing how you structure and organize your pantry from its blank-slate state. As well as how you build up your new garden. We moved across the country (military), and I had to leave my HUGE garden in the peak of its summer season and start over in a much smaller space with a MUCH shorter growing season (from 8a to 4b). I'm keen to live vicariously through you.

[@lillycat1520]

OXO containers: I bought mine individually through Bed Bath & Beyond where I could use a coupon & get the actual size vs. what comes in that pack. I’ll absolutely love them, but yes, they are so expensive! I’ve probably had mine for six years and other than some scratching on the outside of the plastic from dishwasher use or metal scraping up against it with a measuring cup, they are holding up well. I used a vinyl cut machine and was able to label all of mine with what’s inside of them and I love it! Makes the pantry look so organized! However after watching your channel, I’m adding all of my bulk items to 5 gallon buckets with gamma lids and using more Mason jars! Also loved your Costco haul. Considering those pickles for sure! And yes, that pink skort is awesome! I may have it in four colors! I feel like if you lived in the south east we could meet up! I truly think we could be great friends! We think so much alike. Thanks for your channel and all of your insight. I appreciate you.

[@triciawilson3222]

Fun shopping with you! We have heavy duty shelving units in our basement for our food storage, may I suggest making sure they are heavy duty because of the weight of cans etc. We also purchased rotation shelving called “Shelf Reliance” which stacks cans sideways and rotates them first in first out. Don’t know where to get them as Costco does’t carry them anymore. We also have a whole house generator for emergencies which runs on propane 120gallon tank (underground) since we live rural and have lots of power outages from storms. We live in Kentucky, we had lived in Calif for 30 yrs so its really different here. Just a little things we have learned. Best to you and Josh

[@carynscheffer6299]

Hi Becky! I love all the info you share when you make a video. In case you didn't know, stores keep track of produce inventory by weight. So, by putting both lemons and limes (or even green and red bell pepper) that have the same price per pound in the same plastic bag, you are messing with their inventory control. I too have thought about bringing my own reusable produce bags. I plan to use soft tulle that I have many many yards of on a cardboard bolt. I have just 3 of us at home now and did a Costco run just days before I left alone for a week. I filled my small stand alone freezer with the majority of the Costco food. My husband told me I can no longer purchase bread or produce at Costco because the bread got moldy and the produce went bad. I don't buy their bagged salads unless I'm having a party, and will mix it all at once.

[@nicoletierheimer3546]

Love your channel and came across your homemade brown sugar this morning and I made some! Sooo delicious!!! I happened to have the white sugar and the molasses and am making crock pot baked beans this weekend that call for brown sugar! Yea

[@StormWarningMom]

It was fun watching you at Costco & Winco. Thank you for showing the multiple bag open trick for bagging...I've always struggled with that &this will definitely help!

[@emilydavidson275]

A tip for corn on the cob. Take corn in husk, cut bottom stalk and into the 1st row of corn on the bottom. Place in husk in microwave for approximately 7 minutes when done, grasp corn with oven mitts or pot holders on the upper part of the corn, and the bottom. Twist upper part and push the corn out the bottom. All silks and husk will be removed in one twist. Amazing. Please try this. Love your videos!

[@mariannahardin9473]

Love the new house. Just a thought you can line you wire shelves with a 1/4" plywood or sheet plastic to level out so jars and boxes sit level. Just a thought.

[@daveandellenbartlett8725]

We did that!

[@lola7721]

Was right there with you. Not only good thing though you can replace plywood when some thing leaks on it but metal shelves just corrode. Those wire shelves are good for air circulation though for cabbages or squash. Simple living Alaska channel just made boxes that corralled a dozen jars. They were stackable and you don’t have to worry about the wire shelves.

[@lexieluthor310]

Put the reusable produce bags in your purse! They’re pretty small and then you’ll always have them. I keep my grocery bags in the trunk - after walking out with my arms full of stuff a few times, I started remembering them lol

[@hollyjobitner3285]

I received reusable produce bags from Tru Earth laundry detergent. I like the sheets of laundry detergent, shipped in a cardboard box, a year’s worth! No plastic is great. I keep my grocery bags in the car. It makes putting away groceries much easier. Also try Dropps dishwasher detergent. Works well and comes in a cardboard box! 💙

[@rrt401]

Love your channel Becky. I am the worst at planning and what not so it’s fun to watch you I hope Costco sponsors you soon!

[@diananoonen2262]

Strain the store bought yougart over night in the refrigerator. Use cheese cloth, or coffee filter. When we make greek yougart we use 1/2 sheep and 1/2 cow milk. We use the previous yougart to use the bacteria to seed the next batch. It gets strained 2X every time by the above mentioned method. If you have not had fresh Greek yougart made with sheep its like eating ice cream- its AMAZING!

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

Homesteading is doing a lot but also realizing you can't do it all!

[@PersistentPam]

Your new home adventure is so exciting! My husband and young adult daughter use those metal cups...they both like them a lot. I love those pickles! Things definitely are up in price everywhere. I saw someone comment about this and agree on the purse safety. I take a small one and wear it over my body...or if I put it in the cart I tie it to the handle. We are living in some unusual times right now. This morning we found out someone hacked into our checking and spent what little money we had in our bank account. I just keep praying to my heavenly Father and proclaiming his word over my family.

[@amandagoodlett5185]

Amen, claiming that for your family with you. The Lord will provide

[@GardeningLady]

Bless your heart. I am so sorry to hear this! May God bless you that you overcome your loss!

[@PersistentPam]

@@amandagoodlett5185 Thank you so much!

[@PersistentPam]

@@GardeningLady Thank you so much!

[@jL-se4eq]

About the generator--my husband and I just bought that very one at Costco. We have been wanting to get one for the past two years and have been watching the one at Costco for a while. It is now 699 and that is the lowest we have seen it in more than a year, so we bought it. We looked at a couple of other options, but this one is a tri-fuel generator that can run on gas, propane, or natural gas. At first, we thought about a solar generator, but here in Oregon we just don't get enough sun to make it a viable option.

[@nicolesworld5204]

I've had my OXO containers for 4 years or something like that. I've only broken 1 so far (sad day)... But love them. I think they're worth it! And I think my starter set was closer to $100.

[@jessss4280]

I have the Sam’s Club version of the shelves you were looking at purchasing, and I use mine for food storage and haven’t had any issues with them. We absolutely love them and are considering purchasing a couple more sets. They’re great!

[@Fl-Mamabear]

I have 8 sets of the Sam's club ones and love them. They hold more weight without the wheels on them.

[@jessbedsole8622]

This is so relatable. We are in the middle of our kitchen being renovated so I have no appliances but a fridge!! I have little appliances but you can only do so much with a toaster oven and a microwave. Definitely love your Costco haul. Looks just like mine.

[@cynthiagilbert]

Great haul so excited to watch your freezer meal prep

[@GardeningLady]

You are so sweet and I truly enjoy going with you wherever you take me!

[@lisanewell4646]

Love the Oxo storage containers. I’ve always bought them through Bed Bath and Beyond with coupons. I’m so excited about the renovation and move to the new house. Looking forward to your big pantry move!

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

me too. much more affordable at BBB

[@amorypaz515]

YES! Get reusable produce bags I. Different sizes. For the weekly grocery trips we always use those and throw in the wash as needed. The only bummer is it can take time to tell the cashier what and how many exactly is in certain bags when they are not big slotted or mesh.

[@1971Brena]

Yes I have OXO containers and actually purchased from Costco and they were MUCH MORE than $49.99. The price is relative. Consider getting the glass jars from Azure and/or Ball Glass Jars😉. Thumbs up to the dish towels as you can always use a few more. I'm so excited for you in this journey and looking forward to your organization projects. You are blessed to have that type of bulk items at your local grocery store.

[@janjones4550]

Thank you for being you, Becky. You are a joy!!! Have fun this week. Looking forward to seeing your next video and progress on your dream home and new freezer meals and garden stuff! You are a dream builder for many people, Becky. Remember. Thank you.