WEEKLY VLOG | What I Spend in a Week as a Mennonite Mom of Two 2 And Under

[@stephanieballou7116]

I agree with Josh! Your date nite hair looks so flattering on you! Do it that way more often! 😍

[@kimberleytramper8966]

Loved how you fixed your hair when you went out to eat with Josh. Very pretty! Love your videos by the way!

[@annamoore6588]

2 days a week doesn’t sound under kill, she’s 2 and you’re always teaching her even if you’re not sitting doing anything formal 💜💜 Really enjoy your channel so much!

[@AwkwardEirinn]

I think your hair looked lovely 🥰 not like an egg 😂

[@23rdhourliveentertainment88]

I like your spending in a week videos and the diy sooo much. Your great at keeping the bills manageable for a family of 4.

[@brookep1043]

Thank you for sharing this, I am also the spender for household goods etc. in my family and I don’t enjoy spending money at all but it’s a thing I can’t avoid and seeing this helped me know that this is just part of life. Thank you for your positive attitude & sharing your clips of life with us. 💛

[@marciadichiara5688]

Always enjoy your happy upbeat take on life and parenting!

[@lavonnep.1412]

I just luv watching ur videos hon! Kids are sooooo adorable!!! Happy Birthday Josh!! I hope u have a wonderful day! 🎉🎈🎁🎊🎂🍦(I always try to decorate a bit also, even though the kids are grown now.. ) did good letting the kiddos help.. i know how tryin that can be when they are so tiny..thx for the recipe!🥰

[@lavonnep.1412]

She is too cute though! I made a mess..🤣

[@Ajsupermonkey]

Josh: "Are you pregnant and not telling me?" 😂😂😂 My favourite part of this video!

[@tinawall1984]

After I heard that I went right to the comments to see if somebody else heard it😂

[@robertbyler7034]

What part of the video was that?!

[@tinawall1984]

8:45

[@tinawall1984]

@@robertbyler7034 8:45

[@heatherstubbs5372]

My favorite part too. So funny 😂

[@carolshafer4271]

Your children are so adorable and so cute how your daughter said “I made a mess”!

[@ericagillilan7934]

As a mom who has toddlers who are 21 months apart...crocs are our best friend for busy days! Mine are 3.5 and 2 and the fact that they can put their own shoes on is the best thing ever!!! I'm new to your channel and i love watching your videos :) You are a light of sunshine! And please do a video on kid activities and learning for young kids!

[@amykolstee5212]

Megan, The plant/tree you bought, I have one almost exactly like it! We got it as a wedding shower gift 33 years ago and its still beautiful!!! Also, your hair looks SO pretty , when you were doing your nails for your date night! Thanks for another great video!

[@tazachary89]

The tree you got is called a Ficus tree. I have one. I've had it since my dad died and that was in 1996. I put it in the greenhouse for the winter. Then it goes on my patio in the summer.

[@lavonnep.1412]

Fletcher is doing sooo good! His words and fine motor skills! Amazing mom!🥰

[@psalms121faith9]

You hair was so pretty! I’d love a tutorial on that. I’d also love to see what you do with 2-3 year olds!

[@nvc9060]

We have five daughters and for five years years we had a playroom for them until our youngest was almost two years old. That was the last room that I worried about being perfectly clean. Two years ago we turned their play room into our dining room which is also where we do our homeschool and have family meals. Everything is for a season.

[@selehadhew9591]

Yay it's a long vlog! I don't feel the time at all when I watch your videos. You're so fun and interesting and the kiddo''s are adorable!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Thanks! It was an hour long so I really had to cut down!

[@ghostlyrose8946]

My kids toy room ALWAYS looks like that! ♥️ As my mother-in-law says, a messy toy room is a sign of happy playing kids!

[@christinetanner8317]

You share your amazing faith in every thing you do. I am learning so much from your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@jenniferh7129]

Yes please show us what you're doing with Evonnie! I'm homeschooling my 4 year old and the 2 year old tags along. Always looking for fresh ideas that work!

[@brenana77]

Thanks, I love your videos. It's fun watching your family. I am past raising kids at home and am a retired teacher but always learn something from your videos and they're just enjoyable to watch! Faith and family are everything!

[@yolandagingerich8729]

Just throwing this out there for whatever it's worth but I think you calculated your Wednesday spending wrong. Or maybe I missed something.. 🤷 and it looked so so fun to go pick flowers for so cheap! 👏

[@Ropecharud]

Yolanda Gingerich yes, I agree. I think she forgot her $55 spending at Ross.

[@mariabeachy6008]

Longhorns was free because they had a gift card.

[@butterflies34]

@@mariabeachy6008 No longhorns wasn't free, the gift card was $25.00 but they had to pay about $29.00 out of pocket. Plus the shopping at Ross.

[@EmeryShae]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@HughMadBro]

I live In shippensburg & im sure you know where that is I love that your putting temp tattoos on the babies 😭🤦🏼‍♀️ I need to show more people around here your videos because everyone assumes y’all are rude & just judge us. Mind you, were a very tight knit Christian community also (if you know, you know). But I love that & your channel. I found you typing in PA something & ive been here since you blew up, so proud of you girl! So stinking proud of you!

[@melindaanne6036]

The way you fixed your hair for your date night was very nice! I thought you looked beautiful!

[@stacy4E]

I would love to see more about the homeschooling! My little girl is just over 2 and I try to keep her mind going. We stay home 99% of the time other than grocery shopping and baby appointments! Baby number 2 is due in January and I would love to spend more time with curriculum with her!

[@adelinesavis4495]

This was fun to go along on your week and see what you spent! Love yard saleing as well! Love it when u find an awesome deal and u no you saved a ton of money! And YES PLEASE share a video on the things you have for the kids on teaching them ABC'S, numbers, colors etc! Wud b nice to see what a former teacher does! You pry have such great ideas!!

[@darkskyes5339]

Woo-hoo! 🥳 It's a long vlog from Megan!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

You are WELCOME! It was over an hour so I had to really cut it down .

[@darkskyes5339]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked I would've watched the entire hour!🤪

[@tammyvaughn6662]

I use the online grocery from Walmart. I use food stamps and I have found I don't spend as much on groceries versus going into the store and buying whatever I pick up. I will continue to use it after the restrictions are lifted. I used to run out of money on FS before the next payment got on. I enjoy your videos. I think I will be going back to skirts to wear every day. I used to be Mennonite so I was used to it. Your kids are adorable.

[@leilasilva3626]

The instrumental music is so unique. Love it!

[@ng8899]

Omg Megan, you should totally homeschool your kids! You seem so well versed in teaching!

[@xeniakrall7755]

I make a chocolate cake like that but instead use hot coffee! Gives yummy flavor , it’s called black joe cake. And a simple PB frosting is canned cream cheese frosting (cheating I know) but add PB and milk until you get the consistency you like. Mother in law trick!

[@crystalcummings2391]

Thanks for sharing your week! I like how you said we all have different values about what we spend our money on. I know I’ve been “teased” about being cheap, buying off brand products, etc., but I’d rather spend less on things like groceries and have money for holidays and fun things that make memories for my family. Thanks Megan, well said!

[@mollypapazian4423]

I now live in an area of Los Angeles that has many religiously modest families: Jewish, Islamic, Christian. It's amazing how similar the dress is. We live walking distance from a Chinese Mennonite community. Their dress is navy blue.

[@frumitup]

Thank you for bringing us along with you through your week! You looked spectacular for your date with your hubby ! Stay blessed! PS How do you do you manicure?? It looked beautiful!

[@katelynschultz769]

I enjoyed that! I’m a young mom too trying to make sense of all the spending that I do. Feels like I’m the only one spending money around here sometimes 🤦🏼‍♀️ but I know that’s how it goes when you’re the one buying groceries .. I’m thinking I should video all my expenses and see how that works out 🤑

[@danaonlineable]

You mentioned Spam and Josh loves it. I have a recipe that makes it pretty darn good. In a bowl grate one can of spam and one brick of cheese. Loosen it up while mixing it together. Then add (in ratio to each other not amounts) 1 mayo, 1/2 ketchup, and 1/4 yellow mustard. Mix this all together to make a spread. Spread on open face hamburger buns and place under a broiler until warm and bubbly. I like to put about 1/3 of the way down from the broiler so they are nice and warm all the way through by the time they get bubbly and browned. You can certainly add thing like onions, garlic, etc. But the basic recipe is good just the way it is. You can store it in the fridge for several days in an air tight container until you use it up. Great for camping or vacationing when you have an oven also.

[@sandrawilloughby5635]

It was funny during Josh's birthday when he ask if you were having another baby and trying to tell him!😂 I adore watching your little ones cooking with you, they are so attentive! Great video! And oh your hair on your date night was so pretty 🙂

[@juliagoesfrugal]

I teach at an Orthodox Jewish school, although I have no religion, and I just finished watching your FAQ and now this video and it’s very interesting to me how similar the lifestyles are. There are many differences, of course, but so many similarities, too. Interesting! I have enjoyed your videos greatly!

[@cjr.6908]

When you were talking over money with Josh, It made me think you possibly were not budgeting. I really hope you are Megan, this is the time in your life when budgeting, saving for retirement & rainy days is absolutely critical. A word to the wise.

[@sharongasparaitis3392]

Yes I agree, from someone who is less than 10 years from retiring, you really want to make sure u are putting $$ away for retirement. Time flys by and before you know it your getting ready for retirement and realize you haven’t saved enough. I feel like Megan and Josh are very good with their money!

[@debbiesparks471]

Same with me. I cook one large family meal a week for 4 to 8 people, the other nights it's just my husband and I. 200 to 300 but I do buy organic food when it's available. I cook most of our meals but my husband takes a sandwich, banana and a snack cake (I know, it's what he wants) for his lunch.

[@gracev2995]

How do you it though and not be completely broke? Family of 4 that live on one check. And we barely make ends meet. How do you save when you need every dollar?

[@gailrhodes2859]

Always love when you show us how you do your finances!! It really helps me !!

[@emmahall2043]

would love to see what you have planned for the kids learning. I'm planning on going into teacher training next year so would love to see your teaching style and the activities you like to do. Our birthday tradition is for the birthday person to choose their birthday tea. that's adults and children, kids always choose McDonald's of course. Sometimes we choose to eat out or get a takeaway, but often its just eating at home but a meal of our choice. I totally get wanting to try something different but also get that sometimes for a special treat its nice to stick to favourites. We don't eat out often so will often go to a favourite place.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Listened while I decorated my newly remodeled bathroom🤗🧡🤗 great vlog 🤓

[@SpoonieMomVlogs]

I would love to see what you have planned for Evani and Fletchers little homeschooling. I have a 2 year old I will need to entertain while I homeschool my first grader 😄

[@joycecole3556]

Your outfits are soooooo cute! I also love the way your hair is in the lighter vest! Wishing you all the best on your new adventure!!

[@turragorman59]

Your life is just so precious and love the country life.

[@kprairiesun]

Beautiful flower arrangements! You're a natural. My mom was a wonderful floral designer for about 40 years.

[@mjlvnv]

Your kids are so cute. I love the color of your daughter’s hair, it’s so pretty

[@joannewilson1306]

Gosh that's good! I'm watching from New Zealand and I couldn't even get my weekly groceries for that final total! Things are so expensive here. Love watching your life and your gorgeous family. I've only just found you on KZbin.

[@ingadannenberg4054]

Love your vlogs, always nice to see what you are up to. Funny how you were talking about your shirt in the car and Josh looking at your shirt as if to see what you were talking about🤣

[@Allthecliches]

I am Dutch and have worked at two Mennonite schools in Canada about 10 years ago. Still one of my most precious memories ever. So sad that I haven’t been able to stay in touch with those amazing people. I think about some of those kids quite often, wonder what they are up to now...

[@sandygraetz5166]

Megan make it fun the school teacher stuff,! Your daughter will probably be very ready to go to school when it’s time! Boys usually don’t want to sit...just play, remember that play gets them ready to learn!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes. Play is so important!

[@cambria1802]

Anyone else find themselves watching instead of skipping all the ads on Megans videos?

[@gailpeczkis5292]

You save so much when you make your own Ice coffee. Your videos always make me smile.

[@boo4252]

Your hair looks pretty. The first thing I noticed. Sweet family. Blessings

[@carolberubee]

I think a lot of people are adjusting their priorities now. It's a good thing to shift from object-focused to relationship-focused. Hey, I would like to see more of what you're doing for Evonnie's and Fletcher's "school" activities.

[@judysiegmann1145]

I Love your vlogs! You and Josh have such a sweet beautiful family. I am from Philly suburb and now in San Diego, CA.. Lancaster Co. Is so special to me because my parents lived in Elizabethtown (E-Town) until we lost both in the last 2 years. I so loved being there and driving the roads. I feel closer to them as I did when I watched prior to their passing.

[@ckeck402]

Really enjoyed this video. You always look so cute and love your positivity!!

[@marciadichiara5688]

As always -enjoy the upbeat content and honesty 🙂

[@micheledavis3735]

I know it’s just my perception but fletcher has changed so much since the last video! It’s fun to watch them so excited to help. Do you have an ice cream treat on your arm, too? Omgosh...fletchers cute little tootsies, in his car seat. I love babies feet! We would love to see all the ideas you have for fletcher and Evonnies education at home...your videos always encourage me. Your children are going to e so proud of you and you’re teaching them about having a great work ethic.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes had an ice cream cone too and so did Josh. They thought it was the coolest!

[@micheledavis3735]

Megan Fox Unlocked I know they did! I’d have been in heaven if my mom and dad did that for me. But, I cannot judge them. They did their best and they were much older when I came along. They’d already raised 4 other daughters. I think you’d be the person to ask this. There is nothing sadder than losing a Child in a miscarriage and my mom lost 3 before I was born. Do you think it appropriate to count a miscarried babe along with the rest of your children? I’ve always considered them my sisters, too, but recently someone told me that’s foolish. They never lived (which is flat-out untrue). Thanks and no worries, I know these things are tough to talk about and you need reply if you’re comfortable. If anyone else sees this and has an answer, I’d appreciate it.

[@listay1]

@@micheledavis3735 I have family who talk about their heaven children, and others who don't even acknowledge them. It's their choice and best to follow what they choose.

[@alliezottola]

Love the 2010 pouf 😂 you do look beautiful in white! This was so much fun to watch 🙂

[@starbrown1219]

What a gorgeous room where you made your flower arrangements.

[@airiannawilliams9040]

Would love to see the school video! I am homeschooling my 9 year old and I also have a 1 and 2 year old so I need all the ideas!

[@grammy3875]

I really love your hair that way! It is a very classy look! 🤗

[@amberp5207]

I would definitely like to see what you’re going to b teaching your kids. Also, your bouquets turned out so beautiful!

[@soglossytv9794]

God Megan you sure have a full wonderful wholesome life.God Bless you and your family

[@juanitahill4832]

I think I want to keep track for week, just curious to see what I spend! Thanks Megan.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes! Do it! I think it's good for everyone!

[@chanelle7484]

Absolutely loved your hair!💖

[@tonyahill8963]

O I just love how you and your family are real and down to earth, it's a rarity. I love your recipes I'm going to try a few of them.

[@charlotta5660]

Pro tip for painting your nails: fast drying top coat! The manicure will hold longer and it does speed up the drying time a lot.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Great idea. I like the cold water trick.

[@traciparisey5480]

Getting them started early is great! they take in so much information learning before they hit 5, you can teach them even other languages, etc.. Great Job.

[@ng8899]

Megan for a quick second I thought you had a secret tattoo! Hahaha then I realized it was a popsicle 😂 so funny!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

I loved seeing the kids baking with you.Your a great mom and teach them well. 👍💗

[@sheilahackney6214]

Very good video on how much you spend in a week👍 Love your videos! Your babies are adorable 🥰

[@missy2817]

that is the only chocolate cake recipe I use!! I knew it once saw the boiling water go in!!!

[@kensington7162]

Thank you for all of your fun and interesting vlogs, Megan! I really enjoy watching from over here in Norway :)

[@jennifersmith9764]

“What’s 3 for?” 😂 Loved your hair for date night btw.

[@missyc9385]

I LOVE ABEKA! I taught in a private school. Hands down the best phonics, reading curriculum I’ve seen. Kids are reading real chapter books by first grade.

[@FreeBorn4]

I agree! I LOVE Abeka too! My son is soon to be in 1st grade (in a week) and is already an excellent reader, thank the Lord!

[@zaram131]

A Beka is awesome! That’s what I took in school. I do not like their language curriculum from 6th grade on up though. I’ve taught these books and they need total revamping.

[@missyc9385]

All curriculum does have weaknesses. Overall ABEKA curriculum provides a solid education. Most students are 2 years ahead of public school.

[@jamieanthony6527]

I love your videos, you are so relatable. Looking forward to watching more. Thank you for sharing your life experiences.

[@joanellebracht5311]

Can't go wrong with Abeka curriculum ... especially their reading program. It's excellent!!

[@thepreacherswife8474]

My weekly grocery budget is $90. That’s for a family of 7... I’m always curious what others normally spend. Thanks for the fun video! You’re so chipper and absolutely a radiant mamma and wife.🙂

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Wow! You're doing good on that budget I'd say! Where do you live and where do you shop?

[@robertbyler7034]

Is that just food or for paper products and everything for $90

[@thepreacherswife8474]

I live in Central Pennsylvania, and I always shop at Aldi, and occasionally Walmart.😊 My hubby is a pastor, so I try to be pretty careful with spending because we don’t make an exorbitant amount. No complaints here! We are blessed and have everything we need and much of what we want.🥰

[@thepreacherswife8474]

That doesn’t include toilet paper etc. I have a small budget for essential home items... dish soap... laundry detergent.🙂

[@thepreacherswife8474]

I wasn’t implying that I think your hubby makes an exorbitant amount...😂 I am just saying that I try to be careful.❤️

[@kaleyshome]

I love watching your videos🥰 I live right outside Lancaster county and the place you picked flowers is my favorite place to buy produce! So good! It’s fun for me to see new places in the area that you shop at so I can plan to go as well😄 the flowers you picked are so pretty!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Aww yes! I loved that stand. Will be back!

[@phoebelight8993]

you look so pretty in white and with your hair slightly poofed. love your vlogs Megan :)

[@keithr5031]

We always make a “party room” for everyone in the family! We just had a sweet 16 party for our dog! It always for the kids and making memories! When did Fletcher become a big boy?!

[@brandoncorley3142]

Aww such a sweet family! Your videos make me smile! Thank you for sharing!

[@carlenematerne8511]

Hi Megan from Ohio. I don't know if you will see this or read it but. I really liked this video. (You deserve more views and likes) I love how carefree you are and how well life is for you and your family. Just to wrap up loved the denim shirt and the field of beautiful flowers.( We don't have anything like that here.) Please do another video like this again it is helpful. Have a blessed day!

[@ourjourneytohome1646]

I sometimes reuse starbucks or other coffee cups too! haha, i'm glad i'm not the only one. Its recycling, right?! And makes your coffee more fun!

[@pagerkyma]

I’m so excited you are creating your own brand/business. I think you have so many skills and a great personality for it! 😁

[@stephannielyman7704]

You just do you.Good wishes on your new project.

[@christyhenley8122]

U looked super cute in the white and hair looked great... so excited for your upcoming business. I k ow you'll do great

[@tappingtechie08]

I completely understand you on the subject of having the funds for things like replacing appliances. My husband and I just bought a new fridge today because our current one just recently died on us. Plus, we need to buy a mini fridge to get us through the next couple of weeks till the new fridge gets here.

[@labbrockington7854]

Enjoyed your video Megen, your husband is a good sport with his birthday party. Two days a week is about right at her age, I would enjoy seeing what you have for your son to pay with on school days. You spent more then I do in a week but my daughter is grown still think your budget was great some wives spend a whole lot more, keep up the good work God bless you and your family 🤗💖

[@cinnamontoastclout4630]

Megan, you are such an inspiration! I love your humble personality!! You and Josh are an amazing couple and hands down awesome parents to those two gorgeous kids. I actually found your channel last year when you showed what you spent in a week and have been here ever since!!! I really like these week long videos bc it's so interesting to see what goes on in other parts of the country. I must say my favorite part of this was when Josh asked why were there 3 candles and said are you pregnant and not telling me. It was def a priceless moment. Last but not least, you stated you bought Chex cereal for Puppy Chow, I was wondering if you could explain how to prepare this sometime when you have time? Thank you so much for inviting us in your busy life!!!!

[@spunkycat6144]

Wait. Back up. What were those plants ? We need a garden tour. I miss my parents garden. I would love to see close up more about farming up north. I could watch a whole video on each season planting and picking.

[@noeminakolar2151]

My 2,5 year old already knows all the laters and mostly colors , it's never too early to start 😊

[@robincarley7323]

Always good to have busy boxes for little ones so would love fresh ideas

[@jess_athome2018]

I love all of your bouquets that you made! So beautiful, flower picking sounds like the perfect girls day activity! I am north of you in Lebanon County and I love how many ladies will put bouquets and cut flowers out for sale by the road ❤️

[@deniseroach8476]

I love listening to you and read a lot of other religions beliefs.Love your vlogs, grocery hauls.Your renovations are so beautiful.Your values and inspiration are amazing.

[@micahwelch2466]

Josh and I were born on the same day same year! Knowing he’s a Leo explains a lot about his confidence. Happy birthday josh😊

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Wow! Twins!

[@Centerpiecegardens]

The landscape where you live is gorgeous!

[@tammygeorge2756]

As a former preschool teacher and director, I would love to see how you are setting up you preschool activities for Vonnie and Fletcher.

[@Lesliescookingcrafts]

You’re getting so close to 100k subs ❤️