Life Lately: Christmas Shopping at Sam's Club, preserving before winter + one final celebration

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  • @maureenharrah931
    @maureenharrah931 6 годин тому +2

    You and your mom moving through this canning project was BEAUTIFUL to watch.

  • @Foodandlifelately
    @Foodandlifelately 6 годин тому +3

    Hi Megan, love when I see you post a new video. So down to earth + I get so much inspiration from you!🫶🏻

  • @anitabudgets131
    @anitabudgets131 9 годин тому +4

    As a stay at home mom, I value everything my mom taught me when I was growing up. You are indeed blessed to have all of those skills and traditions. 👌🏻

  • @kerstiecowley1690
    @kerstiecowley1690 14 годин тому +6

    I lost my grandma at a young age for un natural causes and don’t have this type of relationship with my mom sadly. I am so grateful for UA-cam’s home maker help that is how I found you!!

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому +1

      Awww yes. That's the kind of gals I'm talking about. You are a real trooper!

  • @peggetennant
    @peggetennant 14 годин тому +9

    I actually enjoyed your visit to Sam’s Club. I would drive clear to Harrisburg from Elverson to shop for my family at least once a month. There are great savings, if you are cautious. I also shopped at Hillside, BB’s, and Shady. Sometimes Yoder’s. I looked at it as fun and not like I was being foolish. I often took my Amish friends along. You actually did very well. I love your Christmas gifts for the children, very creative.
    You don’t have to apologize or second guess yourself, you are a very good mother and wife. You are doing a great job. Slow down and enjoy each precious moment.

  • @robinfisher8024
    @robinfisher8024 10 годин тому +4

    It was so heartwarming to see you canning applesauce with your mom. I used to can pears with my mom and it is such a precious memory now that she is gone.

  • @lindanorrell7812
    @lindanorrell7812 10 годин тому +3

    Great ideas for the children, for Christmas
    I love Sam’s club good place to shop great prices

  • @sherrypilkington6406
    @sherrypilkington6406 11 годин тому +2

    It is starting the busy season, and getting Christmas shopping done as early as possible is the key to survival. 😅
    The most touching segment for me was watching you and your Mom work together in the kitchen. The funny thing was that you both were barefoot. I love that. Be grateful that you can still be with your Mom to soak up all that knowledge.
    God bless you and your family.
    Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.

  • @erikagrimm1217
    @erikagrimm1217 14 годин тому +5

    We peel and chop apples into a crock pot and let it go on high for 3-4 hrs. Then we mash it with a potato masher. We like ours a bit chunky and this process works beautifully. You don’t need extra liquid with this method either.

  • @hilltophomestead1328
    @hilltophomestead1328 11 годин тому +2

    Always a good reminder to adjust our expectations. I do the same thing sometimes. Good job being flexible ❤️

  • @deeannmoore
    @deeannmoore 14 годин тому +6

    We are Sam’s Plus members and it saved us over $300 for 4 brand new tires for my husbands truck. It’s a buy 3 tires get 1 free all the time here in Mississippi for plus membership. They also do free pickup for the groceries ordered online.

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому +2

      Nice! I hope others see this cause that's a great deal. My uncle is a tire dealer though so we get our tires from him.

  • @peggyjohns7893
    @peggyjohns7893 8 годин тому +1

    I am kind of struck by how young you are, and how you are so blessed in life. You seem to have everything.

  • @AbsoluteMdot
    @AbsoluteMdot 12 годин тому +3

    That simmer pot that you are making looks amazing!! Loved that you make homemade applesauce!

  • @katcats1
    @katcats1 10 годин тому +2

    Love the apple sauce! Always love your videos! Your channel is the only one I watch where I am not learning much but I am fully entertained and inspired and I have to actually watch the beautiful footage and can't just listen as I work. I did miss the closing Bible verse this week. I noticed those a while back and not sure if you did them in earlier ones but I now look for it on every video. Hope your family has an awesome Thanksgiving!

  • @janiebea100
    @janiebea100 5 годин тому +1

    The trampoline is a great idea. They will love it!

  • @batbseverino6015
    @batbseverino6015 10 годин тому +4

    I can’t believe how rude some of these comments are. Love you and your family.

  • @hillarya2214
    @hillarya2214 4 години тому

    A few years ago, when we had only two kids, I decided to stop getting several gifts for our kids. Now we have four and we get something they can all use. This year they're getting two sets of a Fort Building Kit from Lakeshore Learning. It's gonna be GREAT! Also, I wish sams had more healthy options. But I've never been to Costco, so I can't compare!

  • @RelishThisMoment
    @RelishThisMoment 13 годин тому +1

    I'm so glad you posted this video and didn't decide it was "trash" ❤ I think this shows us the real life Megan and it was still awesome to see you try to find all the gifts in one stop. It's all about the journey and I enjoy seeing your real life experiences ❤ God bless you and the family.

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому +1

      It WAS a good idea. But not this year I guess.

  • @BrianWaraksa
    @BrianWaraksa 8 годин тому +1

    Megan, I’ve said this before…the Costco in Lancaster is a madhouse! I absolutely agree with you…I won’t go near that store as a member. I think I’m going to switch to Sam’s club too…great idea! I made applesauce with my girlfriends when I was younger. So much fun. I’m glad you could share this time with your mom.

  • @tavia788
    @tavia788 15 годин тому +5

    Megan I was looking forward to see your videos and feels like I’m hanging out with you for a day❤️thanks for the video , I love it!

  • @bettyblevins8085
    @bettyblevins8085 14 годин тому +5

    We always limited our two children Christmas gifts to something they want, something to read, something to wear and they always had their stockings with an orange, small toys and candy. They apparently enjoyed it because they have done the same thing with their children. Grandparents, aunts and uncles gave them the toys and also clothes.

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому +1

      Love that. Sounds so doable!

    • @Cheri94
      @Cheri94 10 годин тому +2

      Love this idea, coming from a large family on a very very modest income, growing up we received one present, and a stocking filled with a apple, orange, handful of walnuts a few pieces of chocolate, not many have Christmas like that anymore, I miss my childhood Christmas’s, we were together as a family and had so much love, my parents are gone now, and holidays just have lost meaning for me, so commercialized now, but I put on a smile and eat more chocolate ❤️😉

  • @Dana-mb1hd
    @Dana-mb1hd 15 годин тому +4

    Hooray for Thursday’s with Megan Fox ❤ I just ordered your new planner! Love your channel girl. God bless your family.❤❤❤

  • @MargieBenson-dv9ek
    @MargieBenson-dv9ek 8 годин тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. The applesauce looks so amazing. ❤❤❤

  • @MNB2014
    @MNB2014 12 годин тому +1

    My husband and I just went to the Kitchen Kettle Village for the first time. It's such a cute place! We came to Lancaster to celebrate our 10 year anniversary!!

  • @annmariemitchell2532
    @annmariemitchell2532 14 годин тому +1

    I’m finished my Christmas shopping for my grandkids, I have 11. I do the want, need, wear and read for their gifts and it works. I learned how to cook from my mum, 2 granny’s and 2 great aunts. I’ve been cooking since I was 8 helping at that age to get dinner ready when my mum and dad were both working and my aunts looked after us till they came home. The connections you make either family and food are some of my favourite memories x

  • @juliejackman2649
    @juliejackman2649 12 годин тому +1

    My Grandmas were both into doing all the canning, sewing, cooking when they were alive. One of them had their recipes in the newspaper. Not my Mom's thing at all..haha. I did these things When I was younger. My limited mobility makes it undoable for me now. Glad you and your Mom do this together💕

  • @kathylezcano8793
    @kathylezcano8793 14 годин тому +1

    I’ve never shopped at Costco but I have shopped at Sam’s and I’m a member at Sam’s. I I’ve heard Costco has a lot more than Sam’s. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. Megan have a happy Thanksgiving. God bless ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 🦃 🦃

  • @beverlyhill6783
    @beverlyhill6783 6 годин тому +1

    Thank You for sharing - Blessings

  • @momoflittleladies
    @momoflittleladies 14 годин тому +1

    We did roller skates one winter and we are in northern Wisconsin - it was a nice outside/shed activity for them during the cold days. We like Sams!! I will try the roaster idea - seems way faster than the stove!
    Thanks for the Christmas gift ideas!! I LOVE the look of the wet dog game and the book projector. Im going to check them out. Have a great Thanksgiving!

  • @pinkie724
    @pinkie724 10 годин тому

    I think the gift ideas were brilliant. My sort of shopping for my great grandchildren. Watching from the UK 🇬🇧

  • @BethRanck
    @BethRanck 15 годин тому +2

    Tip for making applesauce with the Victoria Strainer.....ask your husband to attach a cordless drill to the crank spot instead of the hand crank.....it speeds up the process immensely! We have been doing this every since my boys were in their teens and came up with the shortcut....now it is an every year occurance. Mixing different kinds of apples for applesauce is the best. It really adds to the depth of flavor of the sauce. Love your videos!

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  15 годин тому +1

      Nice! I'm sure Miller would approve of adding power tools to my canning!

  • @marlysmithsonian5746
    @marlysmithsonian5746 10 годин тому

    I'm jealous of that kitchen. I think you are so lucky!! My mom was southern and her family did a lot of those things you are learning, but she never did any of those. I always wondered what my mom did all day, being home alone and never working. These are the things I desperately want to learn. I've taught myself to can and to grow plants from seed. I desperately want to learn how to make applesauce and need much less than you now! LOL. To me, what you ladies are doing is magical!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @TerriSpringer
    @TerriSpringer 12 годин тому

    I love going along on your date night shopping adventures with that sweet hubby of yours. I see so much love in your relationship. Thank you for sharing

  • @hillarywattenbarger3203
    @hillarywattenbarger3203 2 години тому

    That’s the one reason we choose Costco over Sams, they have better organic options and better diapers!

  • @keirsabyrd
    @keirsabyrd 9 годин тому

    I love kitchen kettle village. But I really love September Farm. Lancaster is definitely our happy place.

  • @jukes243
    @jukes243 15 годин тому +1

    We discontinued our Sam's membership years ago. We miss Costco. Would love to see one come to our town. Really like your mom's "white" kitchen. You are so blessed to still have your mom. I miss mine. Love home-canned applesauce. Ever try Braeburn apples? Our fav!

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  14 годин тому

      I think I've tried it, but I'm not a huge applesauce girl. It's more for the kids.

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 13 годин тому

      Braeburns are my husband's favourite apples and make great apple sauce!

  • @AmysIdahoLife
    @AmysIdahoLife 13 годин тому +1

    It would have been wonderful to see your daughter also helping with the apples making memories.

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому +1

      I know! I should have pulled her out of school to help!

  • @GD-fk9fi
    @GD-fk9fi 6 годин тому +1

    I’d like a Sam’s or cosco video that was positive. lol, everyone I’ve watched you’re complaining when you shop at Sam’s or cosco. I’m surprised you bought a membership 😝

  • @rebeccatirrell8321
    @rebeccatirrell8321 11 годин тому

    Your mom's kitchen is so dreamy

  • @Riekie1970
    @Riekie1970 5 годин тому

    Megan ignore the negative comments,we love your videos❤❤
    You should consider buying a Trampoline for the kids,they will have hours of fun on it😁

  • @dionne9445
    @dionne9445 12 годин тому

    My son played with fun forts for years. Building all different shapes. We used old bed sheets over the top. Just years of fun

  • @mrsericaminor
    @mrsericaminor 14 годин тому +2

    Just here to ask you for a coffee syrup holiday addition or a follow up short on YT for a white chocolate coffee syrup! (#pregnancycraving) I feel like I’m stalking video chapters since you teased it a few weeks ago. ❤😂 thanks for all the sharing you do here and with Jana on Honey I’m Homemaker.

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому

      OOOH I just filmed that today and it won't be up for two weeks. Google white chocolate mocha syrup on southernmomloves.com that's basically what I do.

  • @DollJazz2433
    @DollJazz2433 11 годин тому

    I'm sorry Sam's gift idea didn't work out. I am a Sam's shopper and very rarely go to Costco, because the Costco here is just crazy busy all of the time. So I totally understand your feelings on that subject.

  • @catherinecorn2371
    @catherinecorn2371 11 годин тому +1

    I did Sam's club for about 3 years and my bestie had Costco, so we would often ditch the youngins with the husbands and have a girl trip to grocery shop 🤣
    I always feel like i am buying enough for a year long hermitting, but alas, with 2 teens and a 10 year old in the house, the food doesn't last long. Imbsad the prices are so crazy, but im thankful to have the money to buy the things we want and need. There were more than a few years wherenwe scrimped and squeezed just for the basics, so Everytime i see my total, i remind myself to be grateful and thankful for my blessings and that i am not still on the short end of things. Like.... I CAN buy the person in front of me's groceries of they come up short. 🤷 Thats saying a lot.
    I typically save all year to buy the children the things they really want. I think instant gratification of just getting freely all year kind of sets you up for wanted or needing that as a rule. Waiting a bit and really knowing its whatbyou truly want makes it extra special. We often give practical things like books and art supplies, pricier clothing items, and such. I remember one year growing up, i got a lamp, that had an adjustable swing out arm, and a pink and white bedroom set. It was the comforter, a sham, a dist ruffle and a curtain and youd have thought i was handed the moon and stars.

  • @gloriaannereichling-madrid5569
    @gloriaannereichling-madrid5569 8 годин тому

    Good buys Megan😊

  • @rochelle520
    @rochelle520 13 годин тому +1

    I’ll have to get a new planner but still using the one I have. Do you have a link for the story book machine? I love that instead of the Disney tonie ones !

  • @marylour253
    @marylour253 9 годин тому +2

    I saw nothing wrong with her first observation of Sam’s. She had her hopes built up and she was disappointed.She has always shopped at Costco and Sam’s was not meeting her expectations. I was watching another UA-camr who always shopped at Sam’s. Her followers said you have to switch to Costco. So she did. She didn’t like Costco at all. She ask for her money back and went back to Sam’s. So you see everyone has their own opinion and it’s ok to express.

  • @sundrops5807
    @sundrops5807 11 годин тому

    Oooh the simmer pot!!!❤ sorry sams club didn’t work out!
    “My night’s redeemed I get chick-fil-a” hahaha!

  • @nancykinsinger974
    @nancykinsinger974 11 годин тому

    Megan, if you want more color in your apples, just melt some red hot cinnamon candies and mix it in.

  • @annaholeman7968
    @annaholeman7968 9 годин тому

    Hey Megan!
    Just wanted to say that I miss you doing voice overs at the beginning of your videos instead of words written out. I am a mom and its hard for me to watch closely to read everything as I usually have your videos on while im doing other tasks, but I also dont want to miss the words!

  • @christinaschrock895
    @christinaschrock895 14 годин тому +2

    I’m looking for the video with the cider recipe. Which video was that?

  • @mariannamiller738
    @mariannamiller738 7 годин тому

    I love my raycons!

  • @martacubillo9340
    @martacubillo9340 13 годин тому +2

    I’ve been a member of Costco for over 30 years and I don’t like Sam’s Club. I think Costco has better food and better gifts however, if there’s something special that I need at Sam’s Club, I just go with my friend who has a Sam’s Club membership but honestly Costco is way better, and I always go an hour before closing and it seems like I’m I’m the only one at the store

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому

      I think we'll brave Costco next year because I agree. They have more options.

    • @martacubillo9340
      @martacubillo9340 11 годин тому +1

      Plus, we use the Costco Visa reward card and at the end of the year I get over $1000 back which is a check and I just cash it!!

  • @kerstiecowley1690
    @kerstiecowley1690 14 годин тому +1

    The autobots transformers are my favorite of my 6 year old they are rescue hero types so all the cars are fire trucks and police cars etc and easy for little hands to transform!

  • @cindythompson3960
    @cindythompson3960 12 годин тому

    I make and freeze applesauce and applebutter have a lovely rest of the week

  • @katefisher2778
    @katefisher2778 10 годин тому +1

    Do you still have a discount code for spring house creative??

  • @marlabond4689
    @marlabond4689 12 годин тому

    Love the gift ideas! I’ve been looking at the little book projector I have a 2 and 1 year old boys so trying to decide if they’re too young for it or if I should buy it

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому

      Hmmm, no advice from my end. Maybe wait? I am notorious for giving my kids gifts that I'm excited about and then they're not as excited cause it's above their level.

  • @KathyCrenshaw
    @KathyCrenshaw 10 годин тому

    Megan, I was remembering today a comment you made regarding Halloween and all that comes with it and how you kind of dread having to go through it every year with store displays that you don’t approve of and scary animals in people’s yards. Anyway……I was just thinking a good way to reframe that is to think of what the people of the Jewish faith, Muslims, (and every other religion) has to go through every year for us to celebrate Christmas. The endless displays for months at a time and the lights, toys, candy, and on and on and on…..

  • @cynthiagawin2991
    @cynthiagawin2991 11 годин тому

    I always froze my applesauce. So good partially thawed!

  • @Krista_Rose7
    @Krista_Rose7 8 годин тому

    That intro felt very caffeinated 😂☕

  • @angelinamccarville
    @angelinamccarville 8 годин тому

    That basmati rice at Sam’s is a STEAL! So is their organic maple syrup. Oh and the avocado oil, too (glass bottle, non gmo) 😊 but I agree, I definitely wish Sam’s would do a little better in the organic items. I cannot get unbleached, organic flour at my Sam’s, and I consider that to be one of the biggest kitchen staples!
    I consider it to be a plus that Sam’s doesn’t have a huge toy section. Makes it easier to shop there with my kids! LOL! They usually have a good selection of unique books, though. My kids can always find books they want at Sam’s.

  • @donnasymoniak5280
    @donnasymoniak5280 14 годин тому +2

    You guys are so darn cute❤

  • @Shelly1990
    @Shelly1990 14 годин тому

    I make mini monster cookies😊-using mini m & m’s and mini chocolate chips.

  • @bettyloar2238
    @bettyloar2238 14 годин тому

    Oh the memories of making applesauce just like that, tfs❤

  • @brianpace7866
    @brianpace7866 15 годин тому +2

    Is that Snow I see on future radar for Mennonite country in Pennsylvania? ❄️🧤🧥🤔

  • @jeanburby6492
    @jeanburby6492 14 годин тому

    I love homemade applesauce!! I don't make it but maybe someday!

  • @lauram4124
    @lauram4124 9 годин тому +1

    Just an intest, you don’t need to answer if your bot comfortable
    Do take your covering off in the evening m, or early morning? Just wondering, not trying to be nosy! Just curious about your culture. I guess since you have 4 children it doesn’t matter! Love your videos your cooking is admiral!!! Your mom, must have taught you a lot, and been very patient with you and your siblings!

  • @maddy-zzz
    @maddy-zzz 11 годин тому

    you gotta show them Toy Story at least at some point! haha thats a classic

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому

      really? Never saw it. It's funny how we like to do for our kids what brought joy to us when we were kids. I guess I don't know what I'm missing.

    • @maddy-zzz
      @maddy-zzz 11 годин тому

      @@MeganFoxUnlocked it's a cute one. I definitely have nostalgia from it. since it's a little bit older it just focuses on normal kids media themes like friendship, loyalty, adjusting to change. doesnt shove weird cultural commentary in it like disneys more prone to nowadays.

  • @sianmorgan6503
    @sianmorgan6503 4 години тому +1

    I’m sorry I love your channel, but I didn’t enjoy your vlog today, sending blessing and hope that your beautiful daughter gets her scooter .keep safe love from OZ 🙏🙏🙏💙💙💙🩷

  • @joyanne440
    @joyanne440 8 годин тому

    What is a Kiwi ? box, someone please.

  • @pamelabell5897
    @pamelabell5897 11 годин тому

    My Grandmother Use To Make Alot Of Stuff

  • @gloriamedina6908
    @gloriamedina6908 11 годин тому

    Love going to Sam’s with u.

  • @sallyannc3176
    @sallyannc3176 13 годин тому +1

    I've never seen the point of a 'simmer pot' - it seems such a waste, uness you drink the water after?

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому

      I doubt it would taste good with all that cinnamon. You can actually dry out the fruit and then use it as potpourrie or to decorate. No waste except the water then.

  • @katie78514
    @katie78514 12 годин тому +2

    1st world problems. "Such a fail"

  • @carolharris1821
    @carolharris1821 12 годин тому +2

    You two reminded me of two old farts ,,,,,stop enjoy life be happy you two have a good life but you can't see it,,,,,,,,,,WELL I SEE IT,,,,,,,,

  • @Linda-t4h3k
    @Linda-t4h3k 14 годин тому +42

    Im not being rude but I think you should stay away from Costco and Sams you just complain way way to much be thankful you can afford to buy food at either of these stores to feed your family

    • @catherinecorn2371
      @catherinecorn2371 14 годин тому +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @Barb-nx8ws
      @Barb-nx8ws 13 годин тому +13

      Amen Linda. I think Meghan can always he negative, it sounds rather arrogant!!

    • @Sara-jj5ez
      @Sara-jj5ez 13 годин тому +10

      Megan don’t pay any attention to the rude comments. I love your videos and I think you would be so fun to be around

    • @Barb-nx8ws
      @Barb-nx8ws 13 годин тому +7

      ​@@Sara-jj5ezSara, you must not be listening to the same posts! It's factual.

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 13 годин тому +4

      Oh dear - some realistic feedback is ok, each place has their pros and cons!

  • @nenadominguez4359
    @nenadominguez4359 7 годин тому

    ❤️👍🏻✝️

  • @Linda-t4h3k
    @Linda-t4h3k 14 годин тому +1

    You hate pieces but you buy legos lol and whats scary about transformers and whats wrong with disney characters I'm just curious

    • @momoflittleladies
      @momoflittleladies 13 годин тому +1

      Legos can be put in a bin and then taken out for a couple hours. They are not large toy sets that are always out... I think of them differently.

    • @abigailtrumbo178
      @abigailtrumbo178 13 годин тому

      Disney is straight trash. They don’t even tell good stories for the most part, the characters are increasingly vapid and unidentifiable, and the corporation supports genocide too.

    • @naomih2633
      @naomih2633 12 годин тому +2

      You’re just baiting her with this comment and question. 🙄

    • @MeganFoxUnlocked
      @MeganFoxUnlocked  11 годин тому +2

      Same. It's the gifts that if one piece is lost they're junk, that get me. Free play legos are genius because even if a piece gets lost I don't have to stress over it.

  • @ahoward3819
    @ahoward3819 14 годин тому +8

    It is odd to see a Mennonite with an ego.

  • @ahoward3819
    @ahoward3819 14 годин тому +10

    I have never seen anyone complain so much.

    • @Barb-nx8ws
      @Barb-nx8ws 13 годин тому +2

      And arrogant!

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 13 годин тому

      A bit harsh!

    • @momoflittleladies
      @momoflittleladies 13 годин тому +1

      The only complaint I see is this... Stating facts like Sams is not good for Christmas shopping is helpful, as I know its not 🤣

    • @chickenlady8768
      @chickenlady8768 13 годин тому +1

      ​@@sallyannc3176you don't have to protect Megan all the time, she can take care of herself.

    • @sallyannc3176
      @sallyannc3176 12 годин тому +1

      @@chickenlady8768 Oh I'm not - but I see your unnecessary nasty comment and just calling you out!