The mental load you carry as a mother - remembering each child and their preferences and needs - it’s truly amazing. I only have 1 and already feel like my brain is everywhere. I can’t imagine 12! You’re amazing, Mama!
Same here! We've only got one but sometimes my brain still feels like it's about to explode with the worrying, budgeting, parenting, and everything else!!
Wow! Your calm and cheerful attitude throughout this difficult task of filming, talking, deciding what to buy and navigating the store with an overflowing cart is really inspiring! 😃
As a kindergarten teacher f 20 years I understand that ADD kiddos and adults focus better under stress so that’s why add adults create stressful situations intentionally
I find myself going to your videos for comfort when I have anxiety, which has been nearly every morning and evening, so when you post it genuinely helps so much
I love how you don’t make a huge deal of anyones issue with incontinence. It is much more prevalent than what people think. Millions of people at all different stages of life suffer with it. I think you are such an amazing mum :)
Hi, I'm from Homewood, Illinois. I am so proud of all that you are doing for your Family. My Great Aunt Evelyn-Corky was a Foster Mom as was my Uncle Royal Dean. They had nothing but Love in their Hearts for all they took care of. They even Adopted my Wonderful Twin Cousins Heather & Andrew. My Heart was so full of joy when that happened. They are such Christians as all of our Family is. And now my Two Married Cousins, Thier Grandkids are doing the same thing. Bless Them All for doing this as well. All Children Are A True Gift From God and Miracles from Up Above. I want to wish You And Your Beautiful Family Safe Traveling Mercies to and from. Happy Anniversary To You and Josh as Well. Bless Your Hearts Always.
Hey! First coffee! I am a mom of 2 under 2 and most of the days i feel overwhelmed with the challenge. I watch you when my girls are sleeping and you make me feel better! Thank you God bless your family
I love watching these videos and as someone who works in a grocery store I’m intrigued on what the check out process is like! I honestly kinda love big orders it’s very satisfying to scan/bag them 😂 might be just me but I’d love seeing them check you out 😂
Hi Alicia! Great shopping haul!! Prices are up everywhere these days. Just an FYI. You can call your bank before your vacation and let them know you'll be using your credit card out of town and they'll make note of it and not freeze your account if they see any unusual out of town purchases. Happy fourth!!
I live on the east coast and my daughter lives in California. She has this problem every time she comes home for a visit. I’m going to give he this tip for her upcoming visit in September. It would be much easier if she called her bank ahead of time.
I did this for me last vacation the guy said you don’t have to I said yes I do last time my card was declined and what happened my card worked and my husbands got declined it was worth the phone call
Exactly! So many don't know this and omg, we updated the address on our debit card when my husband moved cross country prior to us for work. For a good 2 months one or the other card would decline, usually his. Updating the address did nothing, they were declining any purchases he made in CO and would allow small ones 🤣🤣🤣 finally called them and never had the issue again, make the call. When the kids and I finally made the move ourselves to CO we, thankfully, didn't have to do any extra steps and haven't had any issues since.
Hey girl, you sure are amazing. Your grocery haul was overwhelming to me. Hats off to you for being organized. That's super. Remembering each child needs was super thoughtful. Your children are blessed. Super mom. Love watching your videos. God bless you and your family
Thank you for your 🛒🛒🛒🛒 shopping haul. And explaining everything. You're amazing with everything that you do, for your children and Josh. You honestly thing of everything when you travel and packing and everything. Your # 1 in my book. Happy, Happy 19th Anniversary Alicia and Josh!!!! And many many more.
Can’t imagine having that many kids to take care of but having money to just be able to get whatever without worrying about cost has to add a big weight off of you. I am happy that your blessed and that you have giving so many kids a family. They are so lucky to have each other and to have such a great mom and dad.
@@frogorf3784 at first, I thought you were saying that they're not well off. I'm now realizing you probably meant how do they have so much money? I am wondering the same! 😭 I want to be well off like them lol 😭😭
I love watching your grocery haul videos, its like a wish fulfillment thing imagining going to the store and buying just whatever I want. Haha not choosing between staples for making meals and treats. Your kids are going to have such fond memories of their childhoods with you when they're older!
i am vegan and buy only ecolabel, organic, vegan, animalfriendly, klimatneutral etc and then i recicle longer than i eat or enjoy food, so she somehow influences me to relax a bit and eat more.
I wore pull-ups until I was 11 🤷♀️ I don’t know if they still have it, but when I was that age, there were pull ups for those sizes. Thank you for not making a big deal out of it for your kids (especially because it’s not something they can control)
Alicia and Josh you are changing the trajectory of these kids lives. Having experiences and adventures are so important. Anyone who criticizing your family has no idea where these kids could end up!! I hope you make millions on you tube.
We have a drink dispenser like that and a lot of time we just put ice in the bottom to help keep it cooler for longer without watering the drink down any further
We are a military family and live in Hawaii, but something i never realized before before now is that you can travel with one of those 40 gallon bins with wheels and it still counts as a regular baggage as long as it doesnt go over weight limit and linear measurment. Was great to know for when we were being stationed here and had to plan to stay in a hotel for 3 months before we got our housing. Would make carrying all the snacks a lot easier! And you could pack drinks in there also!
I look forward to sundays or mondays every week cause i know i get to watch your grocery hauls! I actually have got some of my friends addicted to watching them. Its relaxes me in a way ill never understand! cannot wait for NYC vlogs
A MUST DO BEFORE ANY TRIP. cc OR debit card call them. Set a travel plan. Day start to day return. I do this every time I travel. If inside my home state is no problem. But if outside Az, i always call. Friendly suggestion. Don't forget a EMPTY water bottle for every one. Can bring in their carry on bags. But tsa won't allow if have liquid in them. When I flew back in May hand sanitizer was allowed, the tiny bottles like you hang on your purse size. Also may want (esp younger kiddos) to pack a extra outfit in their carry on bags. i always do for planes (im 50 yrs old) & my adult son (29 years old). Is a just in case cause you never know.
Happy Anniversary to you and Josh, to many more to come!! You guys are such an inspiration and such a loving example for your children, it makes my heart happy. And yes!!! I thought that I was the only one who thought that toiletries were more expensive than usual and by reading some of the comments we're not the only ones who think so 😊😊! Oh, my bank let's me place a travel alert for my do debit card when I travel, the last time I traveled I ended up calling them to tell them the dates and where I would be. No one wants to receive a fraud alert while on vacation. I don't know if that's something that your bank does or not, just thought that I'd mention it. 😊😊😊 I absolutely love your food hauls they really make my day, and I especially love your quote of being kind, being loved, being strong, and that we're loved, so please don't ever stop, it may be the only time that some of us hear it, so thank you. 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️ And the kids are going to have an absolute blast, blessings on a safe and fun trip.
For your coffee bring along a travel coffee cup, an electric kettle, a plastic funnel and buy the number 2 coffee filters, Bring your favorite coffee and make your own. You can buy the milk in NYC.
Fav time of day, out of all the videos/ family channels this Is one of my favourites, resonantly my anxiety and depression have been bad to the point I don’t want to get out of bed but since watching your channel I feel good again for a little bit thank you from the bottom of my heart 💖
Usually if you call your bank and let them know you are traveling on vacation then they will not freeze your card. My husband and I learned that the hard way when we traveled to Texas on vacation and went to get gas and our cards were frozen. Thank goodness we had some cash on us.
Girl you need to use Ibotta! You buy a lot of brand names and it's really easy to use since all you have to do is clip all the item offers they have under the store you're shopping at and submit a photo of your receipt! You'd be the QUEEN of cash back lol.
I know it’s extremely late but you could order blue white & red m&m’s in bulk (separate colours) and make the mix yourself, that way you’ll have loads of m&m’s left for any other events :)
Like your other comments, I WISH I could shop like you do. Just pick up whatever you want. I am very glad that you are able to do that, especially with food prices so very high. Have a wonderful trip in NY!
after stressful days these are so calming to watch :) and for alex’s ankle, at school we tape our boys with prewrap under the tape, usually helps with pain and tightnes :)
When I go to the store I can think of that day and the next day and that's it. You thought of the week, the flight there and back, the meal when you return and the breakfast for the morning after you return plus a huge holiday! Without a list! Oh and a movie night......Amazing! Def one to rewatch for motivation.
Your grocery shopping videos amaze me. I think Americans are lucky to have all those food items to buy. Fresh fruits, varieties of meats and poultry, and a row full of milk! Wow! I love your videos. Please keep them coming. :)
YOU are AMAZING and your system on the daily is wired tight😀👌💪👍 I am even more impressed adding a travel list, and even planning for when you get home! Girl, you are a real life super hero😃❤️! It's hard enough traveling with just me, I admire you oh so much, my goodness, you even thought of every med to have on hand (wows!:)! Yet, here you are, meh, adding parents,, what, 16 people are covered? I am so exited for your trip and can't wait to see the fun you have, all the huge smiles as your awesome family makes unforgettable memories! A memory is literally, one, ONE, millisecond away, enjoy each memory as it unfolds! BIG love from MI😀❤️🙌✌️🤗💕💞😃
I love how your always happy and not stressed while doing this. I always tell myself what you say the strong beautiful saying in the mirror I have made that part of my routine in the morning and now my 11 year old says the same thing❤💙❤💙
I’m a foster momma, or should say was. Single mom with 2 kids is all I can financially handle or I would have a house full. My daughter has sensory processing disorder and we are there too with incontinence at night….. thank you for being such a positive person and I impatiently wait for your videos!
Alicia - I would try the dollar tree for some stuff! If you’re looking to save on toiletries. Also if you’re buying huge amounts - Sam’s Club is a great option.
I agree. I watched another video and she said she had gone to Costco earlier in the week. Pancake mixes, spices, coffee creamer, chicken, sliced ham, etc, is so much less expensive. I grew up with 7 kids. My momma would have bought the Costco spiral ham, then used that to make sandwiches etc, than pay the prices at the regular grocery store. It’s nice that you can afford to shop like this. We have a business Costco and a Cash and Carry nearby. They offer #10 can sizes in sauces and veggies, extra large pancake and bread mixes. For those who get assistance from the state they offer to take SNAP EBT.
When I saw the short, I knew that this wasn't far behind!! This week will be busy for me and my family as well because we are also planning a trip to help my grandmother move so lots of packing and making sure my cat will be all set for when my neighbors come to check on her. Hoping you guys have a safe and fun trip, I love NYC so much and I would love to go back there someday❤️
I looked at that total and about had a conniption. Then I realized that is essentially 10 days of food for 14 people. I shop frugally but I still would spend about $300 on groceries for 4 people for 10 days, so with your extras for your anniversary, that is about right. I can’t imagine how this inflation is affecting your family.
Wavy chips vs "flat" chips as you call them, lol, the wavy chips tend to be thicker and are easier to use in dips and not brake as easy as the flats. Whereas flat chips will break and crumble much quicker when you go to dip them in the dips. But Frito Scoops and Tostito Scoops are by far the best snack chips to use with dips. Hope this gives you some idea.
You all have a great trip. I still can't wrap my head around a trip with that many kids. I have two and a weekend away is a lot for me! You got this parenting thing down mama!!!
Thanks to you, I use tiny paper cups for kids vitamins! It's soooo much easier! Also, I am the one that has to take a decent amount of meds/vitamins in my family and your weekly/monthly sorting video inspired me to get on that organizing so I can take my meds regularly and not just "when I remember to fill my organizer". Thank you!
If you're going to be doing any kind of dipping with your chips it has to be the wavy ones. The flat kind are way to thin & break into pieces if you try to dip them.
It’s interesting to see how many pain relief tablets you’re allowed to buy, here in the uk we’re only allowed 2 small packets at one time. If you take any more than that to the checkouts they take them away from you.
These grocery shopping videos are my obsession! Thanks for doing it. I’m with you though. I can barely afford to feed and all the other stuff we need for a family of 3.
Whenever I travel and take toiletries I always put them in ziplock bags so hopefully if they leak it’s not on everything else! I hope you all have a fantastic time 🥰
For your watermelon hack, yellow spot means nice and ripe and firm, but to know if it's also sweet, look for the brown patches or lines of bee stings! The bee's go for the sweet ones! Combine these two hacks and you will have the best of the best!
Gurlll Alicia, you are so strong physically and mentally. Like you managed to carry 2 burger bun packs and 2 hotdog bun packs. That right there is strength 😂. Well done with hw you have raised all of the kids because they are all so kind and you care for them so well. Well done!
Regarding the disposal briefs - given that the kids are adopted I’m assuming they have Medicaid as part of their subsidy. Medicaid (in ever state I’m aware of ) covers these supplies for kids over potty training age (usually over 5). Those providers also carry a greater variety. Even if you don’t want to bother with Medicaid, it is still cheaper to buy these through a medical supply place local to you (they deliver). Just a thought.
You got my buggy (southern term for shopping cart) when you were shopping. It never fails that I get the cart with a broken wheel that I have to drag around the store. Don’t you love the sound? 😂
@@Grace-Layco1704 maybe it’s a term everywhere now, but friends and family from the northern states would always laugh because we said buggy instead shopping cart.
I love watching your videos!! Our family uses credit cards for gas and groceries so we can get the rewards our cards offer. I’d say with the amount you spend, it may be worth it to use credit cards and pay of the balance just for the rewards. Thank you for sharing your life with us!!
Think their sponsers pay for all their food. Such unhealthy food. She needs to sit down with a dietitian about healthy food for her kids. What does her pediatrician say about her food choices for her kids?Some of her children are overweight.
@conniepfannerstill817 do you stick your nose in other people's parenting? Probably not. Take a chill pill her kids are well taken care of. 70% of Americans eat the exact way she feeds her kids.
Ohh is the Dolly Parton dessert that one on "Steel Magnolias" ... ..a cup a cup a cup? And u add vanilla ice cream to cut the sweetness I believe that's what Dolly said in the movie lol 😆 ❤
I find myself looking forward to your videos. you so enjoy your tasks and your demeanor is calming ❤it’s like being on a face tome call with your bestie😊
I just wanted to say I watched your videos and I was going through some stuff and at the end where you say you are strong .loved and you was proud of us it made me smile again thank you so much
I was thinking about the ice left behind in cart 3! 😭 Hopefully it hasn't melted when it was time to check out. Here in my country, it would've turned into water by the time you reach the cashier's. Anyway, love this haul! Have a wonderful time in NYC!! Love from the Philippines 😀
I did see later on in the video that the ice was still a-ok! Hehe. It's easy to forget sometimes that not all places are hot and humid. And yes, we do have air conditioning in many supermarkets, but we still buy our frozen items towards the end of a haul and we have a cooler ready in the car. 😎
Love it! Just wondering why would you buy a new snack stash? You have so much in the pantry from the pantry tour! You could always restock when you come back!
Omg yes! Toiletries are so crazy expensive!!!! Question: Did you ever show what the girls room looks like with the partition for Nevaeh? Or did I miss that?
Just wanted to send a friendly comment to maybe help you out, especially with how much food you always have to get, whether it’s for a trip or if it’s your regular weekly shopping trip. But anyways, if you organize the stuff as you’re putting it into the cart instead of just throwing the stuff in there, especially those boxes of snacks, then you could save so much room in the cart and you might not have to grab so many carts. Love watching you guys!!!
After seeing you well organized food storage arrangement, I am a little confused why you frequently buy items already in your storage. Do you take into account what is already in your storage? I may have missed that step in your planning. Hope NYC is/was a great trip.
I follow a few large families on here and her budgeting is a little confusing to me. What she spends in a week some of these large families of the same size only spend in 1 month..
@@labellavita992 bc she caters to her 12 children food aversions and likes and dislikes and preferences. She feeds what her children what they want opposed to most family’s who feed they children what they can afford / have authority over what there children eat
Thank you for this wonderful video. I peeled my 10 pounds of pototoes for salad. Cleaned my kitchen and put my cheese cake away. You are amazing. Everything you have to do for a 4 day vacation. Clothes, snacks, toiletries for everyone and meds. Oh I bring first aid kit when I travel with my family. You are awesome. Your family should be thanking God for you. May God continue to Bless all of you. Please don't listen to negative comments. God is not happy with them poeple. It's sad that people have to put others down so they can feel good.
I am officially petitioning the court to be adopted into your family. I just love your demeanor. It makes me calm and relaxed. I don't know how someone can make fun of you and your family. I guess no life.
Here in Los Angeles, California when you go to the Airport they take all food items from your carryon's. They don't allow any outside food inside the terminal. I don't know about where you live but I would check with the Airline just in case. Hope you and your family have a Wonderful and Safe Trip.
I also have the mindset that if I prepare for anything to happen nothing will happen. This is why I keep a travel case and mini travel cases packed and stocked at all times. They include all the toiletries, hair stuffs, and medicines. All do is restock it before travel.
I look At This Channel To See Family Lifestyle. Amazing Journey For Whole Family But Not Realistic For Most Families. It’s An Escape For Normal Families To Wish For This Lifestyle and Older Audiences to Watch Same Thing Like Robots. I just do a Thumbs Up, Comment and End it. Not Being Brutal But Still Watching For A Second
I was so worried about your ice melting when you went for cart 4 😂 mama Dougherty is a professional grocery shopper. Seriously though there should be an Olympic event for this. You'd be bringing home gold EVERY👏TIME👏
I just think it's cool how you talk about finances and money and things. You know where all your money is going going and everything's getting paid off. You're not just using a credit card and letting the money build-up and go into debt I had a friend that did that 1 time. You guys are being smart with everything
I still don’t understand why you use Dixie cups for vitamins. But I guess it looks more organized??? How do you get all that food past security ?? It’s cost about $100 to check extra bags. Seems like it would be cheaper to by “snacks for the 2 hour plane ride from up state NY in NY city ???
Did you ever think for maybe toiletries and snacks going on Amazon setting up a subscribe and save this way you will get a small discount have it delivered and can schedule as often as needed once month etc. It might be very helpful and cut down shopping time.
The mental load you carry as a mother - remembering each child and their preferences and needs - it’s truly amazing. I only have 1 and already feel like my brain is everywhere. I can’t imagine 12! You’re amazing, Mama!
Same here! We've only got one but sometimes my brain still feels like it's about to explode with the worrying, budgeting, parenting, and everything else!!
Yes!! I think of this every time I watch her videos. I thought my 4 was a lot lol she’s definitely a wonderful mom
have a good 4th of July and be safe
Agreed. I only had one and had a difficult time remembering all the requests. Lol.
God bless grocery list :)
47:50 aw, so sweet that Bodhi looks up to his big bro Patrick. They get along really well.
Wow! Your calm and cheerful attitude throughout this difficult task of filming, talking, deciding what to buy and navigating the store with an overflowing cart is really inspiring! 😃
As a kindergarten teacher f 20 years I understand that ADD kiddos and adults focus better under stress so that’s why add adults create stressful situations intentionally
@@sewmanyquilts8042 that makes sense...my son has ADHD and he created chaos constantly.
Right?! I could never function that well 🤣
@@knightowlish3 🤣
I find myself going to your videos for comfort when I have anxiety, which has been nearly every morning and evening, so when you post it genuinely helps so much
Same here! ❤
Same🤍 I start my morning work days with her videos and during afternoon! It helps so much to get my day going
You ever tried meditation for your anxiety?
@@BriaBarrows no
I love how you don’t make a huge deal of anyones issue with incontinence. It is much more prevalent than what people think. Millions of people at all different stages of life suffer with it. I think you are such an amazing mum :)
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@@mjd2491 omg
Yeah but the whole internet doesn’t need to no it’s kinda personal to the child
@@patsyhay9592 why should there be shame around normal human functions and emotions?
@@patsyhay9592 💯
Hi, I'm from Homewood, Illinois. I am so proud of all that you are doing for your Family. My Great Aunt Evelyn-Corky was a Foster Mom as was my Uncle Royal Dean. They had nothing but Love in their Hearts for all they took care of. They even Adopted my Wonderful Twin Cousins Heather & Andrew. My Heart was so full of joy when that happened. They are such Christians as all of our Family is. And now my Two Married Cousins, Thier Grandkids are doing the same thing. Bless Them All for doing this as well. All Children Are A True Gift From God and Miracles from Up Above. I want to wish You And Your Beautiful Family Safe Traveling Mercies to and from. Happy Anniversary To You and Josh as Well. Bless Your Hearts Always.
We're a family of 3 and your videos help me so much with organizing and cooking our meals! Mamas of large families inspire me so much.
This is the highlight to my day
Fr tho i love their grocery hauls
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Same
@@DoughertyDozen and have fun on your NYC trip
Same!
Hey!
First coffee!
I am a mom of 2 under 2 and most of the days i feel overwhelmed with the challenge. I watch you when my girls are sleeping and you make me feel better!
Thank you
God bless your family
I love watching these videos and as someone who works in a grocery store I’m intrigued on what the check out process is like! I honestly kinda love big orders it’s very satisfying to scan/bag them 😂 might be just me but I’d love seeing them check you out 😂
I did too when I worked in a grocery store actually all of my retail jobs.
I work for Walmart, I’m in the online pickup dept, if I had to pick this order I’d be stressed TF out! 😂
Hi Alicia! Great shopping haul!! Prices are up everywhere these days. Just an FYI. You can call your bank before your vacation and let them know you'll be using your credit card out of town and they'll make note of it and not freeze your account if they see any unusual out of town purchases. Happy fourth!!
Thanks for the tip!🧡🧡🧡
Ah, we should have done this when we went on a cruise! Someone hacked our account and we didn't know til we got off the boat!
I live on the east coast and my daughter lives in California. She has this problem every time she comes home for a visit. I’m going to give he this tip for her upcoming visit in September. It would be much easier if she called her bank ahead of time.
I did this for me last vacation the guy said you don’t have to I said yes I do last time my card was declined and what happened my card worked and my husbands got declined it was worth the phone call
Exactly! So many don't know this and omg, we updated the address on our debit card when my husband moved cross country prior to us for work. For a good 2 months one or the other card would decline, usually his. Updating the address did nothing, they were declining any purchases he made in CO and would allow small ones 🤣🤣🤣 finally called them and never had the issue again, make the call. When the kids and I finally made the move ourselves to CO we, thankfully, didn't have to do any extra steps and haven't had any issues since.
Yes I love grocery hauls! Also I know tomorrow is you and Josh’s anniversary, so Happy early Anniversary! You guys are a cute couple!
Your kids are going to have some amazing memories of their childhood. I hear a lot of "Remember when Mom...)
@@ceciliecerise 😭 the poor kids
@@islarivas8135 shut up..
I love how she says,”but first coffee!” Then she only takes one sip!
The videos are edited. You don’t know if she sat in her car for 10 minutes and kept drinking it before going into the store
What else was she supposed to do ? 😭
She been drinking that since she left her house
@@joanneclark6044 I drink my wine out of the bottle at least with a straw is more classy... Doubtful that she's drinking and driving tho
@@emeraldzstaylowshe has been drinking it since she got up
Been refreshing my screen since you posted your #short. Your grocery haul is my “Zen”. I love your family. Saying “hi” from Philippines 🇵🇭!
Hey girl, you sure are amazing. Your grocery haul was overwhelming to me. Hats off to you for being organized. That's super. Remembering each child needs was super thoughtful. Your children are blessed. Super mom. Love watching your videos. God bless you and your family
Thank you for your 🛒🛒🛒🛒 shopping haul. And explaining everything. You're amazing with everything that you do, for your children and Josh.
You honestly thing of everything when you travel and packing and everything.
Your # 1 in my book.
Happy, Happy 19th Anniversary Alicia and Josh!!!! And many many more.
Can’t imagine having that many kids to take care of but having money to just be able to get whatever without worrying about cost has to add a big weight off of you. I am happy that your blessed and that you have giving so many kids a family. They are so lucky to have each other and to have such a great mom and dad.
How are they so well off ?
@@frogorf3784 have you ever watched any of their videos??
@@youmakemehappy7 yes a bunch of them
@@frogorf3784 at first, I thought you were saying that they're not well off. I'm now realizing you probably meant how do they have so much money? I am wondering the same! 😭 I want to be well off like them lol 😭😭
@@frogorf3784 I'd love to know what they do for their income 😊
I love watching your grocery haul videos, its like a wish fulfillment thing imagining going to the store and buying just whatever I want. Haha not choosing between staples for making meals and treats. Your kids are going to have such fond memories of their childhoods with you when they're older!
i am vegan and buy only ecolabel, organic, vegan, animalfriendly, klimatneutral etc and then i recicle longer than i eat or enjoy food, so she somehow influences me to relax a bit and eat more.
U mom
I love how you say,you are strong, you are beautiful,you are loved,you belong and you are so proud. It gets me through alot
I wore pull-ups until I was 11 🤷♀️
I don’t know if they still have it, but when I was that age, there were pull ups for those sizes.
Thank you for not making a big deal out of it for your kids (especially because it’s not something they can control)
Alicia and Josh you are changing the trajectory of these kids lives. Having experiences and adventures are so important. Anyone who criticizing your family has no idea where these kids could end up!! I hope you make millions on you tube.
We have a drink dispenser like that and a lot of time we just put ice in the bottom to help keep it cooler for longer without watering the drink down any further
We are a military family and live in Hawaii, but something i never realized before before now is that you can travel with one of those 40 gallon bins with wheels and it still counts as a regular baggage as long as it doesnt go over weight limit and linear measurment. Was great to know for when we were being stationed here and had to plan to stay in a hotel for 3 months before we got our housing. Would make carrying all the snacks a lot easier! And you could pack drinks in there also!
I look forward to sundays or mondays every week cause i know i get to watch your grocery hauls! I actually have got some of my friends addicted to watching them. Its relaxes me in a way ill never understand! cannot wait for NYC vlogs
A MUST DO BEFORE ANY TRIP. cc OR debit card call them. Set a travel plan. Day start to day return. I do this every time I travel. If inside my home state is no problem. But if outside Az, i always call.
Friendly suggestion. Don't forget a EMPTY water bottle for every one. Can bring in their carry on bags. But tsa won't allow if have liquid in them. When I flew back in May hand sanitizer was allowed, the tiny bottles like you hang on your purse size. Also may want (esp younger kiddos) to pack a extra outfit in their carry on bags. i always do for planes (im 50 yrs old) & my adult son (29 years old). Is a just in case cause you never know.
Happy Anniversary to you and Josh, to many more to come!! You guys are such an inspiration and such a loving example for your children, it makes my heart happy.
And yes!!! I thought that I was the only one who thought that toiletries were more expensive than usual and by reading some of the comments we're not the only ones who think so 😊😊!
Oh, my bank let's me place a travel alert for my do debit card when I travel, the last time I traveled I ended up calling them to tell them the dates and where I would be. No one wants to receive a fraud alert while on vacation. I don't know if that's something that your bank does or not, just thought that I'd mention it. 😊😊😊
I absolutely love your food hauls they really make my day, and I especially love your quote of being kind, being loved, being strong, and that we're loved, so please don't ever stop, it may be the only time that some of us hear it, so thank you. 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️ And the kids are going to have an absolute blast, blessings on a safe and fun trip.
For your coffee bring along a travel coffee cup, an electric kettle, a plastic funnel and buy the number 2 coffee filters, Bring your favorite coffee and make your own. You can buy the milk in NYC.
Fav time of day, out of all the videos/ family channels this Is one of my favourites, resonantly my anxiety and depression have been bad to the point I don’t want to get out of bed but since watching your channel I feel good again for a little bit thank you from the bottom of my heart 💖
Oh I really enjoyed this one - organising not only your food for one week, but also the return week AND your trip! You're a wonder woman!
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Usually if you call your bank and let them know you are traveling on vacation then they will not freeze your card. My husband and I learned that the hard way when we traveled to Texas on vacation and went to get gas and our cards were frozen. Thank goodness we had some cash on us.
Girl you need to use Ibotta! You buy a lot of brand names and it's really easy to use since all you have to do is clip all the item offers they have under the store you're shopping at and submit a photo of your receipt! You'd be the QUEEN of cash back lol.
That’s exactly what my daughter and I do with the seat heater. Driving down the road with seats on air conditioning full blast 💥
I know it’s extremely late but you could order blue white & red m&m’s in bulk (separate colours) and make the mix yourself, that way you’ll have loads of m&m’s left for any other events :)
Like your other comments, I WISH I could shop like you do. Just pick up whatever you want. I am very glad that you are able to do that, especially with food prices so very high. Have a wonderful trip in NY!
It's so satisfying watching you shop! 😃 I live in NY close to the city. Enjoy your trip 💕
It is. It calms my anxiety
I'm in Manhattan, you will have a ball!!! 🏙🗽
I’m on Long Island, have fun guys! A NYC trip is a must! It really is the city that never sleeps!!!🗽🍎🥰
after stressful days these are so calming to watch :)
and for alex’s ankle, at school we tape our boys with prewrap under the tape, usually helps with pain and tightnes :)
Awesome NYC trip plans! The kids will love it! You are giving them great experiences !
When I go to the store I can think of that day and the next day and that's it. You thought of the week, the flight there and back, the meal when you return and the breakfast for the morning after you return plus a huge holiday! Without a list! Oh and a movie night......Amazing! Def one to rewatch for motivation.
Your grocery videos are therapeutic! Godbless you and your fam 💕 Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭
Your grocery shopping videos amaze me. I think Americans are lucky to have all those food items to buy. Fresh fruits, varieties of meats and poultry, and a row full of milk! Wow! I love your videos. Please keep them coming. :)
i love your videos. my parents aren’t the best people so your channel always feels like home. thank you :]
YOU are AMAZING and your system on the daily is wired tight😀👌💪👍 I am even more impressed adding a travel list, and even planning for when you get home! Girl, you are a real life super hero😃❤️! It's hard enough traveling with just me, I admire you oh so much, my goodness, you even thought of every med to have on hand (wows!:)! Yet, here you are, meh, adding parents,, what, 16 people are covered? I am so exited for your trip and can't wait to see the fun you have, all the huge smiles as your awesome family makes unforgettable memories! A memory is literally, one, ONE, millisecond away, enjoy each memory as it unfolds! BIG love from MI😀❤️🙌✌️🤗💕💞😃
I enjoyed this shopping trip! Cannot blame you on stocking up snacks for the trip!
It’s just too many. James does not need that kind of food! He is very overweight.
I love how your always happy and not stressed while doing this. I always tell myself what you say the strong beautiful saying in the mirror I have made that part of my routine in the morning and now my 11 year old says the same thing❤💙❤💙
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 19th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! EVERY TIME I HANG OUT WITH YOU I FIND MORE TO ADMIRE ABOUT YOU.
I wasn't expecting the words of affirmation at the end of the video. Made my day! And almost made me cry. Thank you so much i really needed it. ❤
You’re videos never fail to make me smile thank you you guys are the best!
I’m a foster momma, or should say was. Single mom with 2 kids is all I can financially handle or I would have a house full. My daughter has sensory processing disorder and we are there too with incontinence at night….. thank you for being such a positive person and I impatiently wait for your videos!
Alicia - I would try the dollar tree for some stuff! If you’re looking to save on toiletries. Also if you’re buying huge amounts - Sam’s Club is a great option.
I agree. I watched another video and she said she had gone to Costco earlier in the week. Pancake mixes, spices, coffee creamer, chicken, sliced ham, etc, is so much less expensive. I grew up with 7 kids. My momma would have bought the Costco spiral ham, then used that to make sandwiches etc, than pay the prices at the regular grocery store. It’s nice that you can afford to shop like this. We have a business Costco and a Cash and Carry nearby. They offer #10 can sizes in sauces and veggies, extra large pancake and bread mixes. For those who get assistance from the state they offer to take SNAP EBT.
😂😂 13:25 yes i know this is an old video,,, id load the bottom of the dispenser with ice... keep the drink cold
When I saw the short, I knew that this wasn't far behind!! This week will be busy for me and my family as well because we are also planning a trip to help my grandmother move so lots of packing and making sure my cat will be all set for when my neighbors come to check on her.
Hoping you guys have a safe and fun trip, I love NYC so much and I would love to go back there someday❤️
Helpful hint for the movies. Buy large bags of candy and divide them into snack sized ziplocs. Saves space and money.
I got my husband hooked on your grocery hauls...lol. I caught him watching it without me :)
I looked at that total and about had a conniption. Then I realized that is essentially 10 days of food for 14 people. I shop frugally but I still would spend about $300 on groceries for 4 people for 10 days, so with your extras for your anniversary, that is about right. I can’t imagine how this inflation is affecting your family.
Does it make me sad or pure that I literally squeal with excitement when I get the notification of her weekly shopping hauls?!? 🤣☺️🥰
Wavy chips vs "flat" chips as you call them, lol, the wavy chips tend to be thicker and are easier to use in dips and not brake as easy as the flats. Whereas flat chips will break and crumble much quicker when you go to dip them in the dips. But Frito Scoops and Tostito Scoops are by far the best snack chips to use with dips. Hope this gives you some idea.
Happy 4th July USA 🇺🇸 Alicia, Josh and family. You are all a joy to watch. Also Happy Wedding Anniversary ❤️ hope you have a wonderful day!!
You all have a great trip. I still can't wrap my head around a trip with that many kids. I have two and a weekend away is a lot for me!
You got this parenting thing down mama!!!
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I would love to see you do a back-to-school haul. I'm an education student and would love to see what parents do.
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Thanks to you, I use tiny paper cups for kids vitamins! It's soooo much easier! Also, I am the one that has to take a decent amount of meds/vitamins in my family and your weekly/monthly sorting video inspired me to get on that organizing so I can take my meds regularly and not just "when I remember to fill my organizer". Thank you!
I love tagging along with you on your grocery shopping trips. Have fun on your trip.
If you're going to be doing any kind of dipping with your chips it has to be the wavy ones. The flat kind are way to thin & break into pieces if you try to dip them.
It’s interesting to see how many pain relief tablets you’re allowed to buy, here in the uk we’re only allowed 2 small packets at one time. If you take any more than that to the checkouts they take them away from you.
@@21972012145525 It's meant to help prevent overdoses, either accidental or intentional ones.
In Germany we don't have this in a grocery shop.. we have to buy it at a drug store
I was thinking the same thing. In the UK, you can not buy that amount of pain relief at all.
@@terryevans2543 surely there are accommodations for large families?
These grocery shopping videos are my obsession! Thanks for doing it. I’m with you though. I can barely afford to feed and all the other stuff we need for a family of 3.
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Whenever I travel and take toiletries I always put them in ziplock bags so hopefully if they leak it’s not on everything else! I hope you all have a fantastic time 🥰
One of your new subscribers here in your channel. I can say, your vlogs are therapeutic/ addicting
For your watermelon hack, yellow spot means nice and ripe and firm, but to know if it's also sweet, look for the brown patches or lines of bee stings! The bee's go for the sweet ones! Combine these two hacks and you will have the best of the best!
Gurlll Alicia, you are so strong physically and mentally. Like you managed to carry 2 burger bun packs and 2 hotdog bun packs. That right there is strength 😂. Well done with hw you have raised all of the kids because they are all so kind and you care for them so well. Well done!
Glad to know I’m not the only one who gets the noisy shopping cart. It’s like there is a constant speed bump on at least one of the wheels. 🤣🤣
Regarding the disposal briefs - given that the kids are adopted I’m assuming they have Medicaid as part of their subsidy. Medicaid (in ever state I’m aware of ) covers these supplies for kids over potty training age (usually over 5). Those providers also carry a greater variety. Even if you don’t want to bother with Medicaid, it is still cheaper to buy these through a medical supply place local to you (they deliver). Just a thought.
You got my buggy (southern term for shopping cart) when you were shopping. It never fails that I get the cart with a broken wheel that I have to drag around the store. Don’t you love the sound? 😂
I never knew that was a southern thing I just grew up calling shopping carts buggys
@@Grace-Layco1704 maybe it’s a term everywhere now, but friends and family from the northern states would always laugh because we said buggy instead shopping cart.
I love watching your videos!! Our family uses credit cards for gas and groceries so we can get the rewards our cards offer. I’d say with the amount you spend, it may be worth it to use credit cards and pay of the balance just for the rewards. Thank you for sharing your life with us!!
Think their sponsers pay for all their food. Such unhealthy food. She needs to sit down with a dietitian about healthy food for her kids. What does her pediatrician say about her food choices for her kids?Some of her children are overweight.
@conniepfannerstill817 do you stick your nose in other people's parenting? Probably not. Take a chill pill her kids are well taken care of. 70% of Americans eat the exact way she feeds her kids.
Ohh is the Dolly Parton dessert that one on "Steel Magnolias" ... ..a cup a cup a cup? And u add vanilla ice cream to cut the sweetness I believe that's what Dolly said in the movie lol 😆 ❤
I find myself looking forward to your videos. you so enjoy your tasks and your demeanor is calming ❤it’s like being on a face tome call with your bestie😊
It’s also because almost all the food you buy is processed junk and yes all toiletries are expensive
I no it’s so unhealthy for the kids no wonder the older kids are overweight
I just wanted to say I watched your videos and I was going through some stuff and at the end where you say you are strong .loved and you was proud of us it made me smile again thank you so much
I was thinking about the ice left behind in cart 3! 😭 Hopefully it hasn't melted when it was time to check out. Here in my country, it would've turned into water by the time you reach the cashier's. Anyway, love this haul! Have a wonderful time in NYC!!
Love from the Philippines 😀
I was thinking exactly the same thing. I live in South Africa and those two bags would have started melting within 2 minutes.
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Wegmans grocery is air conditioned so it would stay pretty frozen 😊
I did see later on in the video that the ice was still a-ok! Hehe. It's easy to forget sometimes that not all places are hot and humid.
And yes, we do have air conditioning in many supermarkets, but we still buy our frozen items towards the end of a haul and we have a cooler ready in the car. 😎
My grocery store is freezing bring a sweater lol
Love it! Just wondering why would you buy a new snack stash? You have so much in the pantry from the pantry tour! You could always restock when you come back!
Omg yes! Toiletries are so crazy expensive!!!! Question: Did you ever show what the girls room looks like with the partition for Nevaeh? Or did I miss that?
Just wanted to send a friendly comment to maybe help you out, especially with how much food you always have to get, whether it’s for a trip or if it’s your regular weekly shopping trip. But anyways, if you organize the stuff as you’re putting it into the cart instead of just throwing the stuff in there, especially those boxes of snacks, then you could save so much room in the cart and you might not have to grab so many carts. Love watching you guys!!!
After seeing you well organized food storage arrangement, I am a little confused why you frequently buy items already in your storage. Do you take into account what is already in your storage? I may have missed that step in your planning. Hope NYC is/was a great trip.
I follow a few large families on here and her budgeting is a little confusing to me. What she spends in a week some of these large families of the same size only spend in 1 month..
@@labellavita992 bc she caters to her 12 children food aversions and likes and dislikes and preferences. She feeds what her children what they want opposed to most family’s who feed they children what they can afford / have authority over what there children eat
Thank you for this wonderful video. I peeled my 10 pounds of pototoes for salad. Cleaned my kitchen and put my cheese cake away. You are amazing. Everything you have to do for a 4 day vacation. Clothes, snacks, toiletries for everyone and meds. Oh I bring first aid kit when I travel with my family. You are awesome. Your family should be thanking God for you. May God continue to Bless all of you. Please don't listen to negative comments. God is not happy with them poeple. It's sad that people have to put others down so they can feel good.
I am officially petitioning the court to be adopted into your family. I just love your demeanor. It makes me calm and relaxed. I don't know how someone can make fun of you and your family. I guess no life.
Here in Los Angeles, California when you go to the Airport they take all food items from your carryon's. They don't allow any outside food inside the terminal. I don't know about where you live but I would check with the Airline just in case. Hope you and your family have a Wonderful and Safe Trip.
I love that you're so honest about your weekly grocery cost. 💙
I also have the mindset that if I prepare for anything to happen nothing will happen. This is why I keep a travel case and mini travel cases packed and stocked at all times. They include all the toiletries, hair stuffs, and medicines. All do is restock it before travel.
i find your grocery hauls relaxing and satisfying. it also motivates me to work harder so i can buy comfortably in the future 🤍
I love getting the notification for your videos ❤
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I love the way you take care of the children and you are very organized
Would love to see when you pack the snacks for the trip 🙂
I look At This Channel To See Family Lifestyle. Amazing Journey For Whole Family But Not Realistic For Most Families. It’s An Escape For Normal Families To Wish For This Lifestyle and Older Audiences to Watch Same Thing Like Robots. I just do a Thumbs Up, Comment and End it. Not Being Brutal But Still Watching For A Second
Love what u do hope y'all have a good trip
Thank you!
I was so worried about your ice melting when you went for cart 4 😂 mama Dougherty is a professional grocery shopper. Seriously though there should be an Olympic event for this. You'd be bringing home gold EVERY👏TIME👏
Honestly, snacks are actually the same price. Just find a target on nyc. That way the carry on won't be so heavy.
Mine and my husband’s 5 year anniversary is the 4 of July also! Happy Anniversary to y’all! Love what you do!
I'm in love with the potato salad story. 😆 Way too adorable.❤
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I just think it's cool how you talk about finances and money and things. You know where all your money is going going and everything's getting paid off. You're not just using a credit card and letting the money build-up and go into debt I had a friend that did that 1 time. You guys are being smart with everything
I still don’t understand why you use Dixie cups for vitamins. But I guess it looks more organized???
How do you get all that food past security ??
It’s cost about $100 to check extra bags. Seems like it would be cheaper to by “snacks for the 2 hour plane ride from up state NY in NY city ???
Did you ever think for maybe toiletries and snacks going on Amazon setting up a subscribe and save this way you will get a small discount have it delivered and can schedule as often as needed once month etc. It might be very helpful and cut down shopping time.