With all the baking you do, you probably go through a lot of vanilla extract. It is super easy to make your own!!!! Vanilla beans are expensive at the store, but online is cheaper. I bought 10 for a little over $20 on Amazon. Split them in half, put in jar, add alcohol of choice. Let sit for a couple months. As you use the vanilla, you keep adding more alcohol. I have several jars in rotation since I love to bake too.
I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing, then boom, there you were. So happy to see you on a grocery haul. I love when you have these videos. Oh who am I kidding I love all your videos . Hope you and your family have a great Memorial weekend. Just to join you, Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country, past and present. God Bless you all . My Dad, and two of my brothers served, plus uncles, nephews and cousins. Until next time!
Hi Meghan loved your grocery shopping video. Getting ready to go to my Walmart and Dollar Tree and Aldi's. Been praying for you. Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend with your family.
@@Thegrocerylady we are aiming for the end of October. Could potentially be a little earlier, but for sure by the end of October. I’m excited and nervous! It’s been 8 years since we’ve lived there and 3 years since we last visited!
Hi Meghan, I enjoyed shopping with you today, thank you for taking us along, always a good time. Happy Memorial Day weekend, to you and your family 🇺🇸🎉
I love coming along with you on your grocery shopping hauls and see what you can buy in the US compared to what I find here in Italy and also see the differences in prices! Have a blessed day!
Thank you so much for letting us know about the recall on the Jif peanut butter. I bought 8 of them 2 weeks ago when they were on sale and when I looked it up they were on the recall list. So happy we never opened one up yet. I love your videos.
I have many vets in my family as well and on my husbands side. One thing I love about my hubby is no matter where we go if he sees a veteran he will walk up to them shake their hand and thank them for their service and my kiddos do as well!
I love your grocery haul videos. What a blessing you were able to help the disabled veteran. I love the pretzel snaps and pretzel rods the best. Hope you and your family have a nice weekend.
Thanks. An idea for dad if you have room at your place or another family place a small camper their. Might sound little crazy but things are expensive, think about age, health, his expenses. End up working great for my mom. She was close we were able help each other a lot.
For the brussel sprouts, you should drizzle a little balsamic vinegar - the thick type, or even better a glaze. Just drizzle when seasoning before cooking. Tastes amazing and so easy!
My youngest is 6 he's literally had a water table for like 4 years (it was gifted to us) and when we aren't at grandmas in the pool and we are home that is his favorite place to be. I just set it right up right off the driveway and he can be there for hours lol
The Walgreens brand ziplock bags will go on sale every now and then for buy 1 get 2 free makes them super cheap! Cvs typically has cereal on sale for $1.99 all the time. I’m a Couponer so I’m always looking for a good sale and I always stock up on Walgreens ziplock bags when they go on sale. And Home Depot every now and then will have their huge boxes of trash bags for half off I normally buy 2 at a time and it last me over a year!
Love couponing, really need to get back into it. I started doing it before the pandemic started so I was stocked up with everything for a good two years and now just running out of things.
Hello Meghan. I came across your channel a couple weeks ago. You mentioned you live in central Illinois. I do also. I wonder if we are in same town😊.. Have a blessed day.
I live in the PNW part of the country. Oregon specifically, and I can't touch our groceries for that price. That is often, currently, what I spend at costco and I still need to go to Winco or Fred Meyer. And we are a family of 5. Crazy how prices across the country vary so greatly.
Hi from London, UK. I love your shopping trips, you seem to get so much more for your money in USA. That would have been so much more expensive here in UK. Take Care
Thanks Rachel. I have a few videos with the pumpkin muffins in them… here’s the recipe I use: ✨Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins - lovelylittlekitchen.com/best-ever-pumpkin-muffins/ Sub butter for the coconut oil and add 3/4 cup chocolate chips 😊
Actually the Hershey’s cocoa that has been processed with alkali has been chemically treated. They can use any one of a few different chemicals and don’t have to put it on the label. I can’t eat that kind because it gives me issues. Anyone with food sensitivity issues shouldn’t have that kind. If you buy the regular Hershey’s cocoa powder it has not been treated. It would be healthier to have the regular kind. They have a really good large size of it at Sam’s. I bought two because when you make brownies it takes a lot of it. Homemade walnut brownies! They freeze very well too. You can immediately heat them in the oven and are so warm and delicious!
I had the Watermelon and Pickle salads from Samsclub. Kinda intimidating, but honestly they were both decent. I liked the Watermelon one better. I added extra feta cheese. 🙂
1st time watching and from the uk 🇬🇧 I do my food shopping 🛒 on a weekly basis because I prefer it that way…when my kids were at home I did buy a monthly shop but now only 3 of us so I buy it weekly I love ❤️ your food 🍱 haul
Aldi has the peeled garlic it's just okay. Good if you are large batch cooking and you want to cut time by not having to peel and chop a buttload of garlic. I don't believe it has the same potency as just peeling and chopping it yourself though!
I've been watching your videos for a little while now and I never realized you were from central illinois....im from central Illinois too! Which Sam's club do you prefer? Peoria, Joliet or Rockford? Those are the 3 closest to me.
@@Thegrocerylady that isnt too bad either. We go through a lot of veggies, fruit, milk and heck, even cereal pretty quick. With the good produce coming into season, my husband and I can’t get enough of it either, so instead of kids devouring it in a couple days, now we have 2 additional mouths. 😂 Plus, inflation is certainly putting its hands in the pack.
It’s wonderful. I have a softener spot that I fill completely. If you don’t have a spot for softener you could add about 1/2 a cup to a large load (though honestly I add the same amount no matter how large the load)
Why don't you get your Cheetos at sam's. We're they out? My Sam's was out of sour cream and onion and bbq chips when I went. I like getting them there because it is a bigger bag than the party size for a dollar cheaper.
As usual great shopping haul friend🤗 it's funny to see the price difference between the US and UK. I haven't had pretzels in years😳 also putting the food away is the worst haha. Luckily John helps me like Marcus does with you 🤗
I buy my meats at Sam's they seem to be cheeper. I buy in bulk monthly as well. The meats I get I can cut the roasts in half and the London broils are 2 for the price of one compared to Wal-Mart. Check it out. I also buy from Azure for bulk as well, check them out too 👍 God bless and be safe 💞🙏
Don’t ever buy garlic that has been already peeled. If you watch the Netflix series Rotten, you will see prisoners in china peeling the garlic and they use their teeth to get the skins off. Some of the food you say how do you eat them. We don’t even get them in Australia. Hope your doing well xx
How do u keep your cold food from going bad..I will not let meats or cold or frozen food sit out ever.I see these hauls and frozen foods getting unfrozen ..and it makes me cringe.
With all the baking you do, you probably go through a lot of vanilla extract. It is super easy to make your own!!!! Vanilla beans are expensive at the store, but online is cheaper. I bought 10 for a little over $20 on Amazon. Split them in half, put in jar, add alcohol of choice. Let sit for a couple months. As you use the vanilla, you keep adding more alcohol. I have several jars in rotation since I love to bake too.
I’ve definitely considered making my own. I just haven’t gone for it quite yet. I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks for the push. 😊❤️
Just wanna say how much I love your hauls. I’m watching them backwards and you’re delightful.
Thank you Layla!! 😊❤️
You are without a doubt one of the most thoughtful people I’ve ever seen your still in our prayers love your vlogs
Thank you Sharon!! ❤️🙏❤️
I love going along with you shopping, it’s so relaxing
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First time watching you Wonderful haul keep them coming
I love your glasses, but I grew up on the show Recess. I spent 10 minutes trying to remember character name. You look like Gretchen. Great video 💓
Totally do! 😂😂😂 I completely forgot about that show!!
Omg I love recess…
I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing, then boom, there you were. So happy to see you on a grocery haul. I love when you have these videos. Oh who am I kidding I love all your videos . Hope you and your family have a great Memorial weekend. Just to join you, Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country, past and present. God Bless you all . My Dad, and two of my brothers served, plus uncles, nephews and cousins. Until next time!
I love the channel and energy too!
Thanks for thinking of me! ❤️😊❤️
And wow - thankful for your family members that have serviced our country! ❤️
Have a great week LouAnn!
Just came across your video it was so good you are lovely an funny.. Shirley from Scotland xx
Hi Shirley from Scotland!! Would love to visit Scotland! I’ve been to England, Ireland, and Wales… Scotland next!
Absolutely I’ve been trying to eat healthier not just to lose weight but to just be healthier in general
So great to see you out and about! Hooray! Love to watch your grocery hauls!
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YT recommended this video. Liked it. It’s fun to shop with you 🤣
Thank you Minerva!
I just love you you're so fun and grocery shopping is a good time to have fun with somebody you take care of yourself God bless love you all
Yeah, Rold Gold pretzels are the buttery ones.
Hi Meghan loved your grocery shopping video. Getting ready to go to my Walmart and Dollar Tree and Aldi's. Been praying for you. Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend with your family.
Thank you so much Melissa! Have a great week!
I always love that you show the prices. It continuously makes me feel better about our upcoming move back to the US.
Remind me… when do you plan to move back?
@@Thegrocerylady we are aiming for the end of October. Could potentially be a little earlier, but for sure by the end of October. I’m excited and nervous! It’s been 8 years since we’ve lived there and 3 years since we last visited!
@@KDB21 wow! Big changes and adventures coming your way. I hope it’s a smooth transition for you.
Hi Meghan, I enjoyed shopping with you today, thank you for taking us along, always a good time. Happy Memorial Day weekend, to you and your family 🇺🇸🎉
Happy Memorial Day to you and yours. 😊
Thank you! 🇺🇸💕
Hey Meghan, they have the butter pretzel sticks at aldi! Soooo good. My kids fav!
I’ll have to check next time I go!!
I love coming along with you on your grocery shopping hauls and see what you can buy in the US compared to what I find here in Italy and also see the differences in prices! Have a blessed day!
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FYI, olive oil doesn't have a high smoking point, so you should only use it on like medium and low heat, not high heat, on the stove.
Thank you so much for letting us know about the recall on the Jif peanut butter. I bought 8 of them 2 weeks ago when they were on sale and when I looked it up they were on the recall list. So happy we never opened one up yet. I love your videos.
Oh wow! I’m so glad you didn’t use them. Hope you were able to find a good alternative!
I have many vets in my family as well and on my husbands side. One thing I love about my hubby is no matter where we go if he sees a veteran he will walk up to them shake their hand and thank them for their service and my kiddos do as well!
Aww! I love that. 🇺🇸❤️
I'm a new subscriber and I must say I've enjoyed your videos.Thank u for taking us along with u.
Welcome Shawna! So glad you’re here! ❤️
My family is mostly military too , have a blessed Memorial Day
Thankful for their service. 😊
I just found your vlog and OMG I'm in love! Gonna bungee watching the shopping videos😎
Welcome Dea!!! Glad you’re here!
I found an ALDI by my new place and I’m excited to check it out next shopping trip.
Yay!! I hope you like it. 😊
I love your grocery haul videos. What a blessing you were able to help the disabled veteran. I love the pretzel snaps and pretzel rods the best. Hope you and your family have a nice weekend.
You too. ❤️😊 ps. Pretzel rods are tasty!
Hey Meghan. Wonderful grocery hauls. Always enjoy them. Hope you all are doing well and also have a wonderful weekend/ Memorial Day!! Love ya girl 🥰
Love ya! Have a great week. 😊❤️
Thanks. An idea for dad if you have room at your place or another family place a small camper their. Might sound little crazy but things are expensive, think about age, health, his expenses. End up working great for my mom. She was close we were able help each other a lot.
So glad that worked for you Mom! 😊
The watermelon salad is yummy.
Blessings to you and your family 💗 love your vlogs.... Watching from Trinidad
Hello to you in Trinidad! 😊😊
For the brussel sprouts, you should drizzle a little balsamic vinegar - the thick type, or even better a glaze. Just drizzle when seasoning before cooking. Tastes amazing and so easy!
Agree! Soooo good!
Oh yes! Very tasty! 😊
Watching you from Greece great 👍 video nice watching you shopping we have Lidl super market which is like Aldi
Hello to you in Greece! I’ve heard of Lidl… I’d love to check it out someday. 😊❤️
Hi, Meghan! brussel sprouts in the air fryer with real maple syrup & bacon! :) yummy!! grapenut pudding & so easy to make; recipe on box!
Ooo! Sounds tasty.
The Snyder's Snaps are delicious. They are very buttery.
That’s amazing, the pomegranate seeds are 5.99 for the same size here in Quebec, Canada.
Heyyy friend and Happy Saturday I enjoy your haul ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy Saturday Tameka!! 😊😊
My youngest is 6 he's literally had a water table for like 4 years (it was gifted to us) and when we aren't at grandmas in the pool and we are home that is his favorite place to be. I just set it right up right off the driveway and he can be there for hours lol
My kids too!! It’s kind of magical. 😊😊
New here. Love grocery hauls. Pretzel sticks are the best! What kind of smoothies do you put Hersheys cocoa in?
Banana, cup of frozen berries, 1 cup of water, three handfuls of fresh spinach, pineapple chunks, 1 tbsp flax seed, 1 tbsp cocoa powder
And Welcome!! Glad you’re here! 😊
@@Thegrocerylady thank you so much!
I usually get Walmart delivered. Going there makes me anxious. Don’t like crowds either.
The aisles are small and there’s SO MUCH everywhere… 😳😳😳
Love your haul when you make pasta sauce do you add anything to the jar sauce. Ex onions peppers
I don’t add anything. We keep it basic. 😊
I love Hershey's dark chocolate. I put it in my coffee and make a mocha.
Yum!
The Walgreens brand ziplock bags will go on sale every now and then for buy 1 get 2 free makes them super cheap! Cvs typically has cereal on sale for $1.99 all the time. I’m a Couponer so I’m always looking for a good sale and I always stock up on Walgreens ziplock bags when they go on sale. And Home Depot every now and then will have their huge boxes of trash bags for half off I normally buy 2 at a time and it last me over a year!
Love couponing, really need to get back into it. I started doing it before the pandemic started so I was stocked up with everything for a good two years and now just running out of things.
Sam's does cutting of your packaged meat?? That is so good! I wonder if I can ask same thing at Costco
I sure hope your Costco does. It’s a wonderful thing they offer.
Did you notice the sign for the Cascade said 105 count but count on container said 109.
Hello Meghan. I came across your channel a couple weeks ago. You mentioned you live in central Illinois. I do also. I wonder if we are in same town😊.. Have a blessed day.
Hello Judy! 😊 I’m in Springfield.
@@Thegrocerylady We aren't to far apart. I'm in Normal.
@@judywatkins9605 not far at all!
I live in the PNW part of the country. Oregon specifically, and I can't touch our groceries for that price. That is often, currently, what I spend at costco and I still need to go to Winco or Fred Meyer. And we are a family of 5. Crazy how prices across the country vary so greatly.
Yikes. It really is incredible how different prices can be!
Boy that’s a lot of convenience food. 1 loaf plus 1 in the freezer for one whole month’s your doing great.
Love grocery haul
Hi from London, UK. I love your shopping trips, you seem to get so much more for your money in USA. That would have been so much more expensive here in UK. Take Care
Hello Lucinda. I bet London would be quite a bit more expensive. It’s amazing how different things can cost
Love your grocery hauls!!! Do you have a video with your pumpkin muffin recipe? I love pumpkin muffins 💕
Thanks Rachel. I have a few videos with the pumpkin muffins in them… here’s the recipe I use:
✨Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins - lovelylittlekitchen.com/best-ever-pumpkin-muffins/
Sub butter for the coconut oil and add 3/4 cup chocolate chips 😊
Thanks so much!!!
You make grocery shopping fun!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend.
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Actually the Hershey’s cocoa that has been processed with alkali has been chemically treated. They can use any one of a few different chemicals and don’t have to put it on the label. I can’t eat that kind because it gives me issues. Anyone with food sensitivity issues shouldn’t have that kind. If you buy the regular Hershey’s cocoa powder it has not been treated. It would be healthier to have the regular kind. They have a really good large size of it at Sam’s. I bought two because when you make brownies it takes a lot of it. Homemade walnut brownies! They freeze very well too. You can immediately heat them in the oven and are so warm and delicious!
Care to share your brownie recipe?
Thank you for the info. 😊
You have to try crispy honey butter Brussels sprouts. I had them at Logan’s steak house the other night and it was so good!
Ooo! Yum
Do you have your pumpkin muffin recipe posted anywhere?
I do! lovelylittlekitchen.com/best-ever-pumpkin-muffins/
Sub butter for coconut oil and add 1 cup of chocolate chips. 😊
I think apple juice may be cheaper at Sam’s. When we got it it was 2 for $4 and something I believe
I haven’t looked in awhile - I’ll have to check prices. Thank you! 😊
Great value yogurt is pretty good, the ice cream is good as well.
Looking forward to trying it. Yoplait has been out for quite awhile, so we are looking for alternatives that don’t have a strange aftertaste. 😊
@@Thegrocerylady Since I have to watch my sugar levels I normally have Greek yogurt (not really my favorite) but the cinnamon and honey help.
@@Rebecca-ck8fn I love Greek Yogurt with honey! Fage is my fav. 😊
@@Thegrocerylady I normally get the ZOI :)
I had the Watermelon and Pickle salads from Samsclub. Kinda intimidating, but honestly they were both decent. I liked the Watermelon one better. I added extra feta cheese. 🙂
They both seem very interesting. I’ve heard from quite a few people that they liked the pickle salad.
Take a pix of ur card so if I forget it u can scan it bjs has an app so the card is right on the app..
Brilliant!!!!
Yesssss!!! 🥳🤩🎉🎊 So excited!! Love your channel and hauls!!🥰🙏👌👏
Yay!! Happy Saturday!
gfs (gordons food service) has the insulated bags also...i use mine all the time.
Love this!!!❤🌼😘
1st time watching and from the uk 🇬🇧
I do my food shopping 🛒 on a weekly basis because I prefer it that way…when my kids were at home I did buy a monthly shop but now only 3 of us so I buy it weekly I love ❤️ your food 🍱 haul
Sounds like you have a great routine for your family!
Black olives are cheaper at Aldi.
Good morning 🌞
Aldi has the peeled garlic it's just okay. Good if you are large batch cooking and you want to cut time by not having to peel and chop a buttload of garlic. I don't believe it has the same potency as just peeling and chopping it yourself though!
Makes sense. I like to peel and chop my own. 😊
@@Thegrocerylady me too!
I normally put parmesan on brussels sprouts.
Yum!
Did you just invite us into your bathroom 😄
I've been watching your videos for a little while now and I never realized you were from central illinois....im from central Illinois too! Which Sam's club do you prefer? Peoria, Joliet or Rockford? Those are the 3 closest to me.
Springfield!
Gosh them Pringles are a great price!
That’s not bad at all.
What do you think you spend weekly for necessities?
We’ve been going through milk, eggs, and fresh fruits and veggies a bit faster these days… I would estimate between $50-$70 a week.
@@Thegrocerylady that isnt too bad either. We go through a lot of veggies, fruit, milk and heck, even cereal pretty quick. With the good produce coming into season, my husband and I can’t get enough of it either, so instead of kids devouring it in a couple days, now we have 2 additional mouths. 😂
Plus, inflation is certainly putting its hands in the pack.
Thinking of trying vinegar in my laundry, how much do you use per load?
It’s wonderful. I have a softener spot that I fill completely. If you don’t have a spot for softener you could add about 1/2 a cup to a large load (though honestly I add the same amount no matter how large the load)
You can put the Sams app on your phone and add your card. I forget my card always. Lol
I did it!! Thank you. 😊😊😊
Sams club is so pricey wow
Why don't you get your Cheetos at sam's. We're they out? My Sam's was out of sour cream and onion and bbq chips when I went. I like getting them there because it is a bigger bag than the party size for a dollar cheaper.
I haven’t checked our Sam’s Club price, but bigger bag = more for the kids to eat. 😂 I like smaller bags to keep the treat small. 😊
When I going to Walmart. I put my headphones on and listen to music
Brilliant!
598 for two things of vinegar is a really good deal because at Walmart for one of those Jugs is three dollars
Last month it was on sale on Meijer, but definitely saved $$ buying the two at Sam’s this time!
I buy those to use with baking soda and unstop my bathtub drain.
I did the math on the dishwasher detergent and It doesnt look like they updated the unit price for the sale
Someone else mentioned that too. Good eye.
As usual great shopping haul friend🤗 it's funny to see the price difference between the US and UK. I haven't had pretzels in years😳 also putting the food away is the worst haha. Luckily John helps me like Marcus does with you 🤗
It really is the worst part. 😂😂 So glad we both have help. 😊
@@Thegrocerylady honestly sometimes it's so hard to find place in our freezer! But John always saves the day 😂
@@virginievaudran2141😊😊 it can be tricky to get it all to fit at my house too!!
Where to read glasses at
I buy my meats at Sam's they seem to be cheeper. I buy in bulk monthly as well. The meats I get I can cut the roasts in half and the London broils are 2 for the price of one compared to Wal-Mart. Check it out.
I also buy from Azure for bulk as well, check them out too 👍
God bless and be safe 💞🙏
Thank you Penny! 😊
My Walmart had pumpkin for 97 cents for 5he small can
My Walmart didn’t have any. 😭 They only had Libby’s this time and it was more expensive than Libby’s at Meijer.
Hi I am new here I am from Mayfield Kentucky
My husband has family from Kentucky! Welcome and so glad you’re here! 😊❤️
Don’t ever buy garlic that has been already peeled. If you watch the Netflix series Rotten, you will see prisoners in china peeling the garlic and they use their teeth to get the skins off. Some of the food you say how do you eat them. We don’t even get them in Australia. Hope your doing well xx
New to your channel. But we are basically neighbors, I live in east central IL.
Not too far!
My family is from central IL near Amish country, are you near that area?
Fantastic! We’re probably 90 min away from Amish Country. I love Arthur, IL. 😊
Great video
I eat grape nuts with milk sugar and warm
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Iam also from central illinois morgan county what part are you from
We’re close by! Sangamon County.
Are you buying alot of process food
No oven only one burner
Try Albanese gummi bears! They are way better.
We have a deep love for Haribo gummy bears. 😊
@@Thegrocerylady . Try them once!
@@jessicatounkara8753 I think I have… I’ll have to check them out
the notification bell isn't a thing anymore (for months already)
That’s weird. I’m able to click on notification bells once I subscribe to a channel.
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Instead of getting a temporary you can add your card to your wallet if you have an Apple phone.
Good idea!
Cheetos @ sams bigger and cheaper
That food is sooo cheap 😱
How do u keep your cold food from going bad..I will not let meats or cold or frozen food sit out ever.I see these hauls and frozen foods getting unfrozen ..and it makes me cringe.
I use the cold bags