COSTCO GROCERY HAUL + NIGERIAN MEAL PLANNING | Realistic family Budget for African family
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- #Costco #groceryhaul # Africanmealplanning
Hey guys,
I hope you enjoy this family vlog. Costco is a great option for bulk purchasing and you can save money from your grocery bill when you shop in large quantities.
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Awesome job you are doing Marina.
Yeah Costco shopping is usually quite exhausting, have only done that shopping twice since we came.
For bread, we buy in bulk from Nigerian baker beerain.ca/ and then store in the fridge but I bring out a loaf the night before its to be used so it stays soft. Sometimes, I microwave for 30secs...soft and yummy 😋
So afang is my favourite soup, and edikainkong, I buy frozen afang from Safari African store and I also use spinach as waterleaf. For edikainkong, I use kale and spinach and yes I also do my bulk cooking only once in 2 weeks. Then for meat, we buy from a farm on the outskirts of town...goat meat, cow leg, pomo,heart,shaki,round about, sausage, minced beef, turkey, chicken and eggs at an amazing price. Budget of $200 to $250 buys me enough meat and eggs for 2 months(it's a lot, I had to buy a chest freezer to store them). I love fresh fish, I buy from Mrs Mary on McKercher drive. For me, we are a family of 5 and spend $400 to $600 on a normal month on food. We don't eat Canadian (except pizza on Sunday night, if you consider that as Canadian), our meal plan is all Naija recipe just like back home and the crew can eat for Africa!
Keep doing what you do sis. Kudos. And God bless you!
Please can I come and visit you, maybe I will like the afang that I didnt make. That Beerain bread is the real deal. Thank you very much for the detailed contribution.
@@MARINAESIRI It will be my pleasure Marina. Pls come oh😀
Oh wow! What province are you in? The meat stocking got me interested. The price is too good
In Canada meat is generally cheaper when you buy a lot especially from the farm.
Most times you can buy up to half of a cow or goat or even a whole one.
If you buy from the store you’ll just spend so much money but again if it’s not something you do often you’re good. But if you’re trying to save costs it’s always cheaper to get to from the farm.
The other thing I’ve seen people do is to share a goat with friends. So for example 2 - 4 friends can come together and agree to buy a full goat and spilt the costs. Most single people do this coz they probably don’t need that much meat and also coz meat in Canada is generally more expensive than chicken.
@@ogonnayaamamasi8040 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Your house is beautiful with that spacious backyard for kids' hangout. Please make a video on buying cars for new immigrants.
Yes please
Coming soon. Thank you very much
I am a ukranian newcomer and I want to THANK YOU for your videos. I am also planning to live in Saskatoon and your videos are priceless! We have found lots of useful information , new home for ourselves thanks to your videos!
Awww, I am so glad to hear this. Hope you are settling in okay?
I enjoy both types of your content. Vlogs help me get to know more of you and Canada videos help me to learn more. I have learnt so much from your channel these past few months. And yeah I agree VLOGGING IS HARD 🥺🥺😭😭
I never thought about it like that. The vlogs really do show the personal side. Thank you very much, I have enjoyed having you here😊
I love doing big shopping but I hate sorting them out! I preserve my bread in the freezer. I learnt this trick during the scarcity of bread.
I lover flowers a lot sis, I love smelling them.
Thank God for the support system!
I love afang soup, I have a video I have not edited. Great cooking skills.
I want both please ( vlogs for me personally)
I love everything about the vlog.
We are twins abeg. Sorting out is hard work. Lol, thanks sis
I found you while I was looking for nigerian American grocery haul and meal plan videos, I love your channel and I can relate 100 percent even though you are in Canada. We are Nigerians based in US and I am so happy I found you.
Awww, thank you very much and welcome to the family.
Great content. Nice finding a Nigerian-Canadian family lifestyle content creator. Thanks for keeping it real.
I appreciate that!
Store in the freezer. Bring it out a few hours before you need it. I know you will think it will be soggy but far from it
Just as fresh as when you bought it
#you are welcome 😊
Wow, i am definitely trying that. Thanks for the tip.
I'm a new subscriber and I enjoy watching your channel all the way from Nigeria. I have no intention of migrating to Canada but my family supported my younger brother who is single to relocate to Canada through the PR program about a year ago after he tried severally to get a good job in Nigeria. Anyway watching your channel gives me an idea of what life could be like for him and I also run certain ideas/advices you bring up here by him.
I plan to visit him as soon as the pandemic is over. Thanks for your channel.
Awww, this is so sincere. Thank you very much
Lovely and interesting vlog.
Yes, I was the one who asked about the average cost of groceries. Thank you for the feedback.
Keep it up!
You are welcome anytime.
If they are alot store them in the freezer, then put in the fridge as you need it.
Fresh as ever
Thanks for the tip.
Hi just got home from work watching your video and it made my evening I just love watching you I like the way you are just down to earth keep on been who you are and I pray gods blessings over you and your family.all the best in all you do
Amen! Thank you very much
It’s beautiful how the whole family is involved in grocery shopping. That’s some good shopping buying in bulk, and it still finish fast🤦🏾♀️
Some things like the snacks finishes faster than other stuff. My kids have almost moved into the pantry.
😃😄
I love both the cooking and shopping trips. Your voice is very pleasant and the presence of God is evident in your demeanor. Can we see some of Canada, I live in the USA, and I love the vastness of Canada outdoors. Beautiful music playing is a great touch.
Wow, thank you! This would have been my year to explore a lot of Canada but Covid said no. I cannot wait until it is safe to go everywhere. I will show as much as I can
I love the blend of both contents! That efo riro is calling my name!!!!!!
Thank you very much.😊
Marina I always enjoy your videos. I love your sense of humor too. You're doing a great job girl.
Thank you very much
I am moving from Regina to Saskatoon in August 2022 and I am hoping to run into you at some point...I just started watching your videos today! I enjoy them and wishing you and your family the best.
Thank you very much. Please reach out when you arrive.
I didn't hesitate to subscribe to her channel first time, very unlike me, full with quality content, my number channel in this type of content...she makes living in Saskatoon cross my mind.
Marina is so receptive....like her family
Many thanks 😊
The music! Wow! Thanks Marina
I know right? That song has a way of lifting my spirit. It is called No Other God by Viqta Maye
Oh Marina what have you done to me. Can't go a day without watching your video. You are doing such and amazing work. The details you give in your videos are astounding . I hope to meet you some day when I move to Canada, saskatoon to be precise.
Thank you so much! I look forward to that.
You could preserve the bread by storing in the freezer and bring it out a day before you plan to eat it. It stays fresh.
Thank you very much, will note that.
I love both contents honestly because I always share out your videos based on Canada cos I have a lot of people who want to relocate..for the vlogs I feel I also connect to you more personally.
Me too, i didn't really think about it from the angle of connection. I feel closer to my virtual family like that. Please keep sharing. Thanks
My Canada Aunty!!! Thank you for taking us along with you guys. I enjoy the vlogs o, please keep them coming, so I can be using them as point of contact when I pray.
By fire by force, my legs have to touch Canada grounds soon IJN!
Amen!!lol, prayer point things😊
Nice video again Marina!! So impressed. As a family of 5, we spend $500 every 2 weeks minus Africanfoods, but some months are different. Kids are always opening the pantry plus their friends. I have to come and sample on the soup covid or not. So far I live everything about your video my baby you are doing very good❤💋😍
The kids and pantry sha. Thank you for sharing my glam Egbon. I appreciate your support🤗
Good Job Marina. I am addicted to your Channel🥰. Keep up the good work..Great inspiration.
Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words
Honestly I enjoy the two set ups , you make it worth watching. You got this sis. Keep serving us with these amazing contents 🙌🏾😍
Thank you so much 🤗
I preserve my 🍞 bread by putting it in the the freezer.. when I want to serve my family, I put in the fridge to defrost. It's always comes out fresh.
That's a great idea! I am adopting that. Thanks for watching.
I dont mind both content at all.....all your contents are super bingeable sis
Thank you very much🥰
i dont know but this video you put up today. i feel like you are my sister. i love this content. you can see you dont need make up atimes. you are beautiful we appreciate this video marina....
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Wow thks a lot Marina for sharing such a well detailed video
I love love your backyard sitout....so beautiful and clean....I love infact LOVE afang soup soooooooooo much...Back then in naija, there's this calabar restaurant in Ikoyi that sells the baddest afang with big snails😋😋kai dont remind me ooooooo
Chai! The minute I land naija like this, giant snail is the first thing i want. Thanks sis
@@MARINAESIRI snail? Is eaten in naija?? I didn't know. Does it taste like fresh fish or beef or what??
Chai! This is so amazing to watch... I can almost now say I live in Canada from just watching your vlogs. Lol. God knows I almost licked my screen at exactly 16:35 🥰 on the vlog. Thanks once again, Marina. Keep it up. Cheers.
Hahahaha @licked your screen. Thank you very much for watching. And thank you for blessing us with the amazing background song. I am glad i am not the only one who appreciates great music.
I love grocery shopping and grocery hauls. :-)
Me too!!
Costco is always on point, especially if you are buying in bulk... good job Marina. I love your content.
Thanks so much! 😊
So will not miss Nigeria food when I come...
I love your eyeglasses
Thank you very much😊
Your family bond is sweet
Thanks a lot
Costco doesn’t look crowded unlike the one over here in Japan there are always too many people there.. love the bulk shopping, papa is helping you behind so sweet 😍 .. the flowers 💐 really enjoyed the video
Thank you very much for watching😊
Marin eh, I am so in love with Saskatchewan because of you. You are such fun to watch! Thank you for all you do.
Thank you very much😊
All you wanted to take a nap! You deserve it, after a day of family shopping!! 😀😀😀 I love how spacious your garage is! 😃😃😃
Thanks sis😊
So, with your videos, Marina, I open the video, tap on the 'like' button, then, go ahead to watch, cos I already know I would like it. Kudos!
Awww, thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Costco is one of my favourite store even though I don’t visit the store regularly cos I have a small family and I don’t really shop in bulk.
You have a. Beautiful family sis!
Thank u for talking us along with u.
Thank you very much🤗
Best to save the bread outside the fridge for some days to preserve the soft texture. Then for longer storage, freeze and warm up in the oven to get back the texture.
I enjoyed your video. Thanks Marina
Thank you for the great tip. Will try that
@@MARINAESIRI you're welcome
Awwwwwww, this is so nice very good content for your Nigerian Audience. I smiled all through seeing our Afang go International.
Oh yes! Afang to the world!!lol
Excellent content. Love both aspects. Very entertaining, educative and informative. You're the real deal. God bless you and yours.
Thank you! You too!
That afang is heaven.... Good one Marina... Don't stoo
Thank a lot sis. 🥰
The vlog is superb
I actually love both,and I really enjoy vlogs
Keep up.the good work Marina. Your home is beautiful. SK is a beautiful place ❤
Great job Marina as usual... you cannot over emphasize the advantage of having a spouse that supports. I enjoyed the vlog it got me excited about coming to SK. You’ve given very good insights and tips for every newcomer. I love shopping cos it’s like exercise for me but it’s so stressful here in naija especially as you can’t get everything at once and the price always fluctuates. Keep up the good work while we expect the vlog on rental properties.
Thank you so much! The apartment tour video will come as soon as it is safe to do so.
I came across your channel on 7th November, 2020 and in one day I'd watched about 18 videos and I must say that they are so informative! Would love to see you in person cos you seem so amazing! And I looove your laughter! God bless you!
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that.
Your contents are dope Marina. Well done. I also love the music at the background
Thank you so much!
I like both the vlog and the video. you are a very interesting person to watch. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
My pleasure 😊
So, I waited for the soups to be ready only to find out that I won't be having a taste. Chineke, this ojoro you are doing... There is God o. I like the vlogs even though I learn from the sit down videos. My hubby is interested in the sit down videos. He gets answers to his questions that way. I don't preserve bread, I live in a village and so I buy bread, when I need one. Anyways as usual, I enjoyed the vlog. I'm still waiting for the tour of the University you promised to show us in your last vlog... Thanks for sharing.
Coming soon sis. The university is still closed and I won't have access to some areas. I am waiting to see if the restrictions get lifted soon. I will film it as soon as i get the go ahead. Thanks for watching.
Oh yes African food is very expensive but that what the mouth wants to eat. I enjoyed watching the vlog with your beautiful family . Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much 🤗 It is so expensive to eat african abroad.
Me, I love the pots..lol.
And definitely the rest of the video. This is definitely a lot of work in itself, not to talk of making great efforts to record it . Well done ma'am 🙌🙌☺️
Thank you very much😊
Wooow dear, i love the food, your am a congolese, am in kenya
Thank you Marina. 🌺You make me consider Saskatchewan...
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Yes oooo
Weldone Marina, Costco shopping is not an easy deal. I try to always run away from it because we have to travel 80mins before getting to the shop and all the crowd I just can't deal. 👍
Oh wow! That is a distance. I will be stressed out by that kind of trip to start with.
Love the content. Love your voice. 😘😘
Beautiful video!!!!! Love the vlog. You’re doing great. U’re a huge motivation honestly. Family woman going to school isn’t easy at all I’m in it right now and I know how difficult it is. Keep at it ma’am . Weldone.. if u can do videos on how much rent is for different rooms and apartments, how much used cars costs, bills paid monthly in Canada etc. These videos are so inclusive .. makes us feel like a part of the fam.
Thank you so much!! The apartment tour video is on hold until i will be allowed to physically tour a space again. I will get to it as soon as i am able to.
That your soup is inviting.
I am salivating already.
I will come and eat my own.
Or better still send it to me.
Lol, thanks for watching
Wow that’s a lot of shopping and look how big and beautiful your kitchen is😍
Thank you very much😊
Awesome job Momma... You are indeed a great decorator..
Thank you! 🤗
Stew dissect for bulk cooking for me. 2 soups to..always available.
Right? I like the relief I feel when my freezer has food. Lol
Thanks so much for the information you're rolling out. So very helpful. Can we pls have a tour of an empty apartment like yours and an idea of the prices? Thank you.
I have a recent video touring an empty apartment. I plan to do others of a furnished apartment and then townhouses. Please look out for them.
COSTCO! Been just once..looking forward to watching this.. *sits down*
Thank you very much😊
Hi Marine...Greetings from India...we have got SINP nomination...your blogs are helping us to learn things from here....thanks
Edit: would like to see vlog on how to buy used car
Wonderful! Best of luck. I have a recent video on what to note when buying a car. Scroll through my channel and you will see it.
I love that background music... Great mum God is your strength #ourmoneyisfinished..
Thanks so much, lol.
😂 I love watching your videos on the TV and then commenting via my phone 🙈 Your vegetable soup made me hungry and want tp make some 🤤 Loved that a fan recognised you and said hello 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 I must visit Saskatoon 💃🏾💃🏾
Thank you very much. Please dont forget to reach out if you are ever here.
@@MARINAESIRI I definitely will! 🤗🤗🤗
Sis, you are doing amazing well and I'm loving your channel more by the day. God bless your family!
Thank you very much
Your backyard area is beautiful
Thank you!
OMG, I can shop from morning till night but unpacking I can hire someone to honestly 😅. Bulk shopping saves money 💰
Hahaha, i wish i could outsource the unpacking but my OCD will not allow me. Lol
Well-done Marina, your outdoor blogs are more interesting. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much🥰
Amazing Amazing Amazing Marina God bless you sis .
New subscriber. Love your fridge! And I love the tips from other commenters. Right now I'm about 40% and 60% (in my mind) on American cooking and Naija cooking. I shop for big or bulk items at Sam's Club, and smaller items at Walmart or HEB
Thank you very much for sharing that with us.
God is your strength sis💪, both are amazing, Marina from Saskatoon all the way💃💃💃
Thanks so much. I appreciate the kind words
Wow!! This is amazing, I've being thinking how you guys are coping without the African foods over there, so now that we know it's available, what are we waiting for my ppl😊, let us all move biko😁. Thanks Marina, we really appreciate what you are doing. God bless.
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Enjoyed this..yes south side Costco is the best. Fantastic job.
Right? Thank you very much 😊
I enjoyed this vlog. Well done Marina! Am I the only one who hates bulk cooking 😂😂?? It overwhelms me and I’m always scared I’ll screw it up😂. Great vlog as always Marina ❤️❤️
Bulk cooking is a life saver for me. I cannot cook everyday, I will go mad.
Fabulous mummy u are really doing well , may God continue to give you that strength u need
I truly enjoyed watching this video...
Thank you very much😊
@@MARINAESIRI my pleasure ma
Great Vlog Marina, i always learn something new that would hopefully come in handy soonest 🙂. Even my little one always wants to watch Marina.👍
Virtual high five to the little one. Thank you very much
Wow ur grocery haul reminds me of my 'Mushin market haul' tomorrow+all day cooking. Lol. Well done dear
Gosh!!!
That soup 😋👌
I could perceive the aroma from my screen
Lol, thank you sis
Thumbs up sis love ur video and help all the way
Thank you very much😊
I love both aspects,the vlogs shows Canada too☺️,aww,that Afang soup omg. I'll definitely say hi whenever I see you 😊
Thank you very much😊
wow i love this thanks for the video
Thank you very much
Hey Marina, we enjoy both contents, It is really fun watching and getting informations also... We love you.. 😁🇳🇬
Thank you so much🥰
We put bread in the freezer. That's how we preserve ours.
I will try it too. Have heard a lot about this method. Thanks a lot😊
Hiiiiii!!!!!! Been watching n i just subscribed 😗😙🙈🙈 after i heard u met a subscriber at the store 😂
Lol, thanks for subscribing.
I love the content from both ends,welldone... beautiful home.
Thanks so much 😊
Nice vlog today. I love all your contents, be they vlogs or Canada related stuffs. I see myself in Canada through the vlogs and get vital infos with the informative contents
Thank you very much😊
Really loving this your hairdo, still watching 😁
Thanks sis🥰
Wow that’s some huge grocery haul but I love that some of the items lasts for months.personally we don’t store bread in the freezer..We just try to eat it within the period it is still fresh.i love afang it is one of my best vegetable soup 😋.
I resist the temptation to buy as we need because when we go to the store for bread, we end up with things we didnt plan, lolol.
MARINA ESIRI that is true happens to me a lot too🤦🏽♀️🤣
Wow!!! This is amazing. I love every bit of this video. In fact from here i can perceive that afang soup😍😍. Can't wait to meet u Marina!!
Thank you so much 🤗 I am looking forward to meeting you too. Been a minute, we should connect soon.
I love shopping at Costco, is my no 1 grocery store
Right? I love looking around without the stress of pushing heavy carts though.
Maybe when you have the time, make a grocery shopping haul. We’d like to see the comparison of our regular naija products and the prices eg, milk, butter, cooking oil, etc.
Got it. I will start with an african haul so it is easier to compare. Thanks for the suggestion.
I enjoy all. Thanks for being consistent.
Thank you sis
I really enjoy your vlogs, everyday life vlog is a very relatable content. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much my glam sis.