I live by myself and cooking for 1 can be as much of a challenge as cooking for a family. ( I have 3 adult chikdren) When my now ex-husband and I separated he was feeling guilty and he bought me a deep freezer. Now... I cook in big batches and freeze at least one batch of something per week. Right now I have both beef and chicken enchiladas... ham and bean soup... broccoli/cauliflower cheese soup... mini meatloaves ( I simply spray my muffin tins then freeze. Once frozen I pop them out into a freezer bag for future meals) lasagna and tomorrow I'm going to make stuffed shells. It works out great for me. I grew up with 5 brothers and being the only girl I quickly learned how to cook in large amounts. Hang in there Mama... you have to give yourself some extra grace.
A free guilt freezer? You lucky girl! My ex never felt guilty even when he was. Make sure you have plenty of off grid power to keep that freezer going. These solar storms we've been having more of are no joke. God Bless
A tip for peppers. I get a bag of the small mixed color peppers, wash them & dry them off. Then I cut the tops off and get the seeds out with a small paring knife. Put them on a tray in the freezer for an hour or so, then put them in a zip lock freezer bag. Then when I need some for a recipe, I can grab the colors I want. Also , I have a legal pad clipped to my refrigerator ( and a pencil), so as I need things or see I'm low, I write it down. I do a big shop once a month when I get my pension. Then , mid month I only need a few things & fresh produce. Being a senior, I order online & have it delivered, so if it isn't on the list, I do without and make something else.
Yes great tips I git them from my grandmother's n I'm 80 but paid bills at bank after walking there n then they still were able to use the extra envelope ,funny how good things last a long time ....even if only tips !!!
Bri! I found you through Becky from acre homestead and I've been watching for a couple months and I just want to say that I am so thankful to have discovered you and your beautiful family. You are such a sweetheart and your kids are absolutely adorable. I don't have kids or a real garden but I am still learning so much from you in terms of patience and grace. You have an incredibly calming and peaceful presence. Thank you for being you, and keep up the fantastic work!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Bri, give yourself a break ❤ I had 3 kids and worked full time. It is exhausting just getting shopping, laundry, meals, cleaning, gardening done never mind with 7 kids! I really encourage you to find time to exercise as it really helps with your mental health! You deserve I!
Regarding batch cooking: Something my grandmother did was pre-make cookie dough and keep it in a roll in the freezer, wrapped in parchment and saran or foil. She made a roll each of sugar, chocolate chip, and chocolate chocolate chop. Sometimes she baked just one cookie for each of us, or half a dozen to leave on the counter, or cut one slice into quarters for small tea cookies.
I have watched u for yrs at this point and I appreciate that u are keeping it real. Sometimes u buy the processed stuff bc it's your sanity. If we loose it bc we are making from scratch organic snacks that isn't healthy for our family either. It's survival. Do what u have to.
I have been watching you and your husband from day one ,I hope he is well.Your a great moma the kids look so happy and help when you need them to you are blessed .
Bri, I am so deeply grateful for this content. I loved your videos before , but your current content meets me where I am in life. The tips I can immediately implement now. We are even starting a family garden this year and was concerned the costs of setting up the structure won't be worth the vegetables we get out of it. You validated the choice we made by confirming that the cost savings comes over time. I also really appreciate the realistic approach rather than pretending this magical formula will make you pay almost nothing for groceries. So thank you!!!❤❤❤
Bri Thank you so much, your videos are HELPING ME SO MUCH and it makes me feel like I'm not alone in all the things I'm trying to accomplish right now. I love you and your family so much and your info is SO HELPFUL!!! God bless you and your family❤!
I've been blessed this year with an Amish couple opening up a salvage grocery store seven miles from me. So nuts are alot cheaper and a bunch of other things as well. Including soaps etc. 👍 I use to forget to eat when my kids were lil too😉. One of my favorite things to grow is pumpkins because they are big and don't need processing, but rather just being placed anywhere, lasting till the next spring.
Hello Bri! I wish if there’s a way for some of subscribers fans who lives close by you and come to help you around your garden and help you cook so you can have a little break for yourself. I also mentioned in your last video if you can put a list for your children things for you and for your house if you’re subscribers wants to send you some gifts.
Greetings from the garden city. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us. With such a big lovely family and raising your children on your own must be tough. May the Lord sustain you with his strength and grace. God bless. Keeping you in our prayers.
LOVE peppers,, I still have 4 bags diced and sliced in my deep freezer, can never have enough. First time I ever heard of egg roll in a bowl was last week,, seems like you too watch Becky at acre homestead 😄 she is a little whirlwind,,, she just seems to balance her day very well.
Bri, you’re an amazing women. I’ve already learnt new things and ways for cooking. You’re interesting, a great teacher, mother, beautiful character and beautiful from the inside out…
I agree about peppers going bad. I like to cut them and freezing them, often with onions, in small meal size bags to quickly throw into scrambled eggs and sausage bowl or another cooked meal.
You are a wonderful young woman and you’re doing a bang up job of raising your beautiful children! I love how your mindset is to bless them. You are depositing in their accounts and someday that will pay off big time.
@@emmajones5075 Do you know Bri’s story? She is married, but her husband had a mental breakdown and left the family. She has not chosen to have 7 kids as a single woman.
I use the day before I would go shopping as the day that I clean my fridge and go through my kitchen cupboards and pull everything forward in order to put the new stuff in the back. Like you I feel better when things are organized, it seems to make things easier. You are doing a great job with all you have to do. My Nana told me to take care of the little things and the big ones will be easier to handle.
You know what’s really cool, your kids snack on fruit veg, and nice healthy stuff. And that’s the best way. It’s good to have treats every now and then. There is nothing wrong with that. Your doing fantastically Bri. It’s impressive. 💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜👍
Bri, I love how you live your life! With all you’ve been through, yo7 could be one of those people who wallows in self pity, or stays in bed most of the day. Instead, you have been living your best life, raising seven fine young people! You Inspire me to stop wallowing! Thanks.
I so appreciate you! I live by myself and sometimes I splurge on some food items…then I feel guilty!😢 I ❤️ Aldis !🎉 I appreciate how you say it’s the season you are in…or that you are not in that season right now…this alone has helped me have more grace and kindness towards myself. Thank you.❤️🙏❤️
I loved your tips!! I too place “the forgottens” at eye level, it helpsI also freeze berries 4 days after buying, an alarm set on my phone helps by spreading them out on a cookie sheet and freezing then placing in snack bags or whatever. kids love them frozen or they thaw fast if not clumped together. i never have to throw away bad ones. i do this with bananas cut in sections to after peeling and dip the ends in lilly sugarfree choc. so good
You are such a great mama, Bri! I remember my very first field trip I went on, I think I was in 1st grade and had to bring a sack lunch. I was so excited when I opened my lunch that day to see mom had sneaked in my very first Twinkie ever as a special treat. Such memories. 💕
Great video and so happy you are giving yourself grace and a few special treats. We are older and our veggies go bad because I forget they are there. Great idea to make eye level. I do freeze things too. I have made cookies and then froze some cookie dough using small ice cream scoop and can pull out when need fresh cookies. Making coleslaw sounds yummy. Reminds me I better cut up my cabbage tomorrow. Enjoy your cookout
It's super impressive that you express the areas that you find hard (same for many of us); that you forget to eat, etc, but still plan for when you're hungry and on the go. I too am very deliberate and strategic about my grocery shopping.The difference is that I am shopping for one, just me; you are doing it for you, your family, your church, your friends, and those who support your family. Your life hasn't been easy especially over the past eighteen or so months (I've been following y'all on YT for a bit), but you have persevered with such utter grace. You are making a difference. Others will see that is okay to have a hardish day while still loving the wonderful moments within those days. Blessings Bri and fam and all the best.
Get the kids to make mini cupcakes or muffins and freeze them in small bags, 3 per bag is what I used to do. They are more economical and kids are happy when they make them themselves. If you get a plain cake mix you can add your own flavouring, ie, grated apple, zucchini, or carrot. Put a teaspoon of cake mix then a teaspoon of jam, top with a second teaspoon of cake mix.
Bri,please don't be harsh on your self. GODBLESS you ,and your precious family.Your an amazing Mom.God please give Bri,the strength, and endurance she needs.Cover her and her family,with love,graceand mercy.Amen.
Bri, your doing a wonderful job! Really enjoy watching & I love that you shop at Aldi the prices there make it more affordable. When I go shopping at the supermarkets I feel awful because I know I’m paying high dollar then I start feeling guilty. I’m feeding 4 adults and a 7 yr old.
A simple and easy inexpensive meal is easy chicken and rice soup (saute carrots, celery, and onion add 2 tsp italian seasoning and a bay leaf then add in one boneless chicken breast, saute lightly do not brown. Add 8 cups of chicken broth and bring to light simmer cook till chicken is cooked through, then remove from pot and shred. Add 1 cup of rice cook till done then add the shredded chicken back in. Super quick and easy. For a large family may have to double or triple. I make a loaf of no knead cheese jalepeno bread and a salad and its a meal everyone loves quick easy and cheap!! Can add in other veggies or lentils beans but i keep it simple. I bought all ingred for the entrel meal at Aldis for 27.43 including the bread ingred and salad and fed 7 people!
If you love sparkling waters - look into a soda stream! We got one and we make sparkling water with a bit of fruit juice for our treat drinks. Much cheaper than buying canned drinks all the time!
Love Aldi. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a drive away from home so I only go when I plan 3 or 4 errands in that area. Bri, I never feel hunger, and understand how you forget to eat. I eat to take meds, that's 2 meals a day for me! I'm starting my pepper plants this week. Have a blessed day
Hi Brie, I'm a first time commenter! I think your doing great! BEEN Watching you for about 4ish years now. Do what makes u happy. Many trials and tribulations but u keep putting one foot in front of the other. You are woman. You are great. You can move mountains. And you do!
Longtime follower of the channel, so happy to see you and the children back. What a beautiful home you have, seems so warm and inviting for the kids! Just wanted to pop in and say I'm absolutely LOVING the new feel of the channel. Having a homestead and animals is a big dream of mine, but has never been where I'm at (yet) it's so nice to watch such relatable Mama content from a homestead Mama I already knew and loved! Our freezer recently broke, luckily during a month of freezer and shelf cooking and nothing was lost. We're saving for a new one, and so have had to get used to using a small fridge freezer again. I haven't been able to batch cook any casseroles or anything, but have found burrito, breakfast burrito, spaghetti sauce, mini meatloaf and meatballs work our great in the small space. Blessings to you 💜
Thanks for reminding if the sausage veggie rice bowl. I just bought 3 pans for 1-2 servings. 1 small roaster an,1 enamel skillet up to 4 servings , a square no stick griddle and stainless wok . Its do much easier for me too makes meals now. If I make burgers I cook 2-4 and putting 3 of them half cook too warm in the microwave, 4 chicken tenders for lunch & dinners. And will be making homemade egg noodles. Good bless you all for sharing. You all brighten my dull days. The children are growing up too nice young ladies and gentlemen. It was nice too see the children helping you with the meals.
chicken feed has more than doubled we have to get several dozen of eggs per day to justify keeping them so sad that it's not likely to get cheaper thx for the tips
We are nuts over Bubly. A few months ago, we got a Soda Stream, and while the upfront is up there, over all, its much cheaper. Bubly is $5.79 for an 8-pack today. I love the savings.
@@susanjones2276 With the Soda Stream, you don't need to buy the Bubly... syrup, for lack of a better word. I like to pour plain carbonated water over frozen fruits; so yummy and a really healthy alternative.
So smart to keep the easy quick healthy food on hand... we cant take care of other people if our own tanks are empty....Also, love that you are going ahead with your garden. You go,girl!
I just want to tell you Bri l, that even though your videos are made from a large family view, I gain ideas for just my husband and myself. Thanks for your hard work and sharing. Staci @ Haven Acres Maine
Thanks for the tips, Bri. Would you show us how you organize your pantry? I’ve yet to find a system that works for me. As for the snacks, home made or store bought, we need to treat ourselves every once in awhile! 🥰
I love Aldi! My local one (Torrance, CA) has frozen turkeys for 49 cents a pound. I cooked one yesterday and today have 7 pints of turkey meat in the canner. The bones simmered in the crockpot all night into bone broth; I picked the meat off the bones and that turned into soup along with some of the broth. That and the left-over soup will fill the canner tomorrow. Many meals on the cheap!
I live by myself and cooking for 1 can be as much of a challenge as cooking for a family. ( I have 3 adult chikdren)
When my now ex-husband and I separated he was feeling guilty and he bought me a deep freezer. Now... I cook in big batches and freeze at least one batch of something per week. Right now I have both beef and chicken enchiladas... ham and bean soup... broccoli/cauliflower cheese soup... mini meatloaves ( I simply spray my muffin tins then freeze. Once frozen I pop them out into a freezer bag for future meals) lasagna and tomorrow I'm going to make stuffed shells. It works out great for me. I grew up with 5 brothers and being the only girl I quickly learned how to cook in large amounts. Hang in there Mama... you have to give yourself some extra grace.
A free guilt freezer? You lucky girl! My ex never felt guilty even when he was. Make sure you have plenty of off grid power to keep that freezer going. These solar storms we've been having more of are no joke. God Bless
It's harder to cook for 1 for sure. I do the same as you.
You are making beautiful sense.
Will you show how you make beef jerky sometime?
A tip for peppers. I get a bag of the small mixed color peppers, wash them & dry them off. Then I cut the tops off and get the seeds out with a small paring knife. Put them on a tray in the freezer for an hour or so, then put them in a zip lock freezer bag. Then when I need some for a recipe, I can grab the colors I want. Also , I have a legal pad clipped to my refrigerator ( and a pencil), so as I need things or see I'm low, I write it down. I do a big shop once a month when I get my pension. Then , mid month I only need a few things & fresh produce. Being a senior, I order online & have it delivered, so if it isn't on the list, I do without and make something else.
I pay my bills online so I use the extra envelopes for my menu and grocery list.
Makes my fridge look a little messy but hey! I'm recycling.
Great tips!
Excellent tips. Thank you for sharing.
Yes great tips I git them from my grandmother's n I'm 80 but paid bills at bank after walking there n then they still were able to use the extra envelope ,funny how good things last a long time ....even if only tips !!!
🙏🏻❤️😃👍🏻
Bri! I found you through Becky from acre homestead and I've been watching for a couple months and I just want to say that I am so thankful to have discovered you and your beautiful family. You are such a sweetheart and your kids are absolutely adorable. I don't have kids or a real garden but I am still learning so much from you in terms of patience and grace. You have an incredibly calming and peaceful presence. Thank you for being you, and keep up the fantastic work!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Lots of yummies for lots of tummies.
Bri, give yourself a break ❤ I had 3 kids and worked full time. It is exhausting just getting shopping, laundry, meals, cleaning, gardening done never mind with 7 kids! I really encourage you to find time to exercise as it really helps with your mental health! You deserve I!
Regarding batch cooking: Something my grandmother did was pre-make cookie dough and keep it in a roll in the freezer, wrapped in parchment and saran or foil. She made a roll each of sugar, chocolate chip, and chocolate chocolate chop. Sometimes she baked just one cookie for each of us, or half a dozen to leave on the counter, or cut one slice into quarters for small tea cookies.
You seem so calm and relaxed now...Been praying for you.😊
I have watched u for yrs at this point and I appreciate that u are keeping it real. Sometimes u buy the processed stuff bc it's your sanity. If we loose it bc we are making from scratch organic snacks that isn't healthy for our family either. It's survival. Do what u have to.
I pray for strength and rest for you. 💖
I have been watching you and your husband from day one ,I hope he is well.Your a great moma the kids look so happy and help when you need them to you are blessed .
(FLEX)
Keep going, kid. We're behind you!
Bri, I am so deeply grateful for this content. I loved your videos before , but your current content meets me where I am in life. The tips I can immediately implement now. We are even starting a family garden this year and was concerned the costs of setting up the structure won't be worth the vegetables we get out of it. You validated the choice we made by confirming that the cost savings comes over time. I also really appreciate the realistic approach rather than pretending this magical formula will make you pay almost nothing for groceries. So thank you!!!❤❤❤
Bri Thank you so much, your videos are HELPING ME SO MUCH and it makes me feel like I'm not alone in all the things I'm trying to accomplish right now. I love you and your family so much and your info is SO HELPFUL!!! God bless you and your family❤!
Sparkling water helped me to get off Pepsi, I was so addicted to it! Great haul and tips. Thanks for sharing! 🙏♥️
You are crushing this!!! Much support and well wished. You are such a survivor/thriver!
I've been blessed this year with an Amish couple opening up a salvage grocery store seven miles from me. So nuts are alot cheaper and a bunch of other things as well. Including soaps etc. 👍 I use to forget to eat when my kids were lil too😉. One of my favorite things to grow is pumpkins because they are big and don't need processing, but rather just being placed anywhere, lasting till the next spring.
Hello Bri!
I wish if there’s a way for some of subscribers fans who lives close by you and come to help you around your garden and help you cook so you can have a little break for yourself.
I also mentioned in your last video if you can put a list for your children things for you and for your house if you’re subscribers wants to send you some gifts.
Greetings from the garden city. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your life with us. With such a big lovely family and raising your children on your own must be tough. May the Lord sustain you with his strength and grace. God bless. Keeping you in our prayers.
LOVE peppers,, I still have 4 bags diced and sliced in my deep freezer, can never have enough. First time I ever heard of egg roll in a bowl was last week,, seems like you too watch Becky at acre homestead 😄 she is a little whirlwind,,, she just seems to balance her day very well.
I roast and salt my own peanut for my extended family. Youngest Grand child won’t eat any other😊
Bri, you’re an amazing women. I’ve already learnt new things and ways for cooking. You’re interesting, a great teacher, mother, beautiful character and beautiful from the inside out…
I agree about peppers going bad. I like to cut them and freezing them, often with onions, in small meal size bags to quickly throw into scrambled eggs and sausage bowl or another cooked meal.
When you feel up to it I would love to see your recipes for snacks!
You are a wonderful young woman and you’re doing a bang up job of raising your beautiful children! I love how your mindset is to bless them. You are depositing in their accounts and someday that will pay off big time.
Well said! ❤
But why have so many kids single
@@emmajones5075 Do you know Bri’s story? She is married, but her husband had a mental breakdown and left the family. She has not chosen to have 7 kids as a single woman.
Egg roll in a bowl...love it 😊 I enjoy trying new recipes, thanks so much😊 Still in my prayers, God bless & keep y'all❤
I like the tip of things at eye level that often get forgotten. I must try that
Thanks for the tips.
Great tips Bri!
I agree!
As a mom of 12 I know what you mean about seasons.
I use the day before I would go shopping as the day that I clean my fridge and go through my kitchen cupboards and pull everything forward in order to put the new stuff in the back. Like you I feel better when things are organized, it seems to make things easier. You are doing a great job with all you have to do. My Nana told me to take care of the little things and the big ones will be easier to handle.
Your amazing 🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hey sweetheart I'm do happy to see you , blessings for you and does beautiful kids 💕❤️😘
You know what’s really cool, your kids snack on fruit veg, and nice healthy stuff. And that’s the best way.
It’s good to have treats every now and then. There is nothing wrong with that. Your doing fantastically Bri. It’s impressive. 💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜💫💜👍
Bri, I love how you live your life! With all you’ve been through, yo7 could be one of those people who wallows in self pity, or stays in bed most of the day. Instead, you have been living your best life, raising seven fine young people! You
Inspire me to stop wallowing! Thanks.
I so appreciate you!
I live by myself and sometimes I splurge on some food items…then I feel guilty!😢
I ❤️ Aldis !🎉
I appreciate how you say it’s the season you are in…or that you are not in that season right now…this alone has helped me have more grace and kindness towards myself.
Thank you.❤️🙏❤️
Hi Bri ! Thanks for sharing grocery tips. Have a great week. I love your channel! Praying for you and your babies. ❤🎉
I loved your tips!! I too place “the forgottens” at eye level, it helpsI also freeze berries 4 days after buying, an alarm set on my phone helps by spreading them out on a cookie sheet and freezing then placing in snack bags or whatever. kids love them frozen or they thaw fast if not clumped together. i never have to throw away bad ones. i do this with bananas cut in sections to after peeling and dip the ends in lilly sugarfree choc. so good
Hi it sue you are a good mother you love your kids I watch you for long time and God is right there for you God bless you
You are such a great mama, Bri! I remember my very first field trip I went on, I think I was in 1st grade and had to bring a sack lunch. I was so excited when I opened my lunch that day to see mom had sneaked in my very first Twinkie ever as a special treat. Such memories. 💕
Hi..... Bri, thank you for showing your video 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 🏡🎥👍👍👍
Great video and so happy you are giving yourself grace and a few special treats. We are older and our veggies go bad because I forget they are there. Great idea to make eye level. I do freeze things too. I have made cookies and then froze some cookie dough using small ice cream scoop and can pull out when need fresh cookies. Making coleslaw sounds yummy. Reminds me I better cut up my cabbage tomorrow. Enjoy your cookout
It's super impressive that you express the areas that you find hard (same for many of us); that you forget to eat, etc, but still plan for when you're hungry and on the go. I too am very deliberate and strategic about my grocery shopping.The difference is that I am shopping for one, just me; you are doing it for you, your family, your church, your friends, and those who support your family. Your life hasn't been easy especially over the past eighteen or so months (I've been following y'all on YT for a bit), but you have persevered with such utter grace. You are making a difference. Others will see that is okay to have a hardish day while still loving the wonderful moments within those days. Blessings Bri and fam and all the best.
🇦🇺I saw someone say fruit and vegetables should be kept in the door of your fridge (where it is seen) and the condiments in your crisper tray.
Get the kids to make mini cupcakes or muffins and freeze them in small bags, 3 per bag is what I used to do. They are more economical and kids are happy when they make them themselves. If you get a plain cake mix you can add your own flavouring, ie, grated apple, zucchini, or carrot. Put a teaspoon of cake mix then a teaspoon of jam, top with a second teaspoon of cake mix.
Bri,please don't be harsh on your self. GODBLESS you ,and your precious family.Your an amazing Mom.God please give Bri,the strength, and endurance she needs.Cover her and her family,with love,graceand mercy.Amen.
Garden salsa sun chips are so good! And, yes my kids love saltines!
My 10 year old is obsessed with saltines!
Thanks Bri. Great tips. Blessings from Australia 💕🙏
Not only is the video full of helpful information, so are the community's comments! 💜
I was like...wait is it Wednesday...lol. You're doing a great job!
God bless you, Bri.
Great video today. Have a fun time with friends and family at your cookout
Groceries are expensive this day and age. I shop with meals always in mind, or what can I add to finish off certain meals.
love your beautiful tulips! what a joy to look at. I learn so much from your videos.Thank you!
Bri, your doing a wonderful job! Really enjoy watching & I love that you shop at Aldi the prices there make it more affordable. When I go shopping at the supermarkets I feel awful because I know I’m paying high dollar then I start feeling guilty. I’m feeding 4 adults and a 7 yr old.
Good tip on storing foods you don't want to forget about at eye level!
Def find a hiding place for those special snacks. You’ll want a stash of them for when the power goes out.
A simple and easy inexpensive meal is easy chicken and rice soup (saute carrots, celery, and onion add 2 tsp italian seasoning and a bay leaf then add in one boneless chicken breast, saute lightly do not brown. Add 8 cups of chicken broth and bring to light simmer cook till chicken is cooked through, then remove from pot and shred. Add 1 cup of rice cook till done then add the shredded chicken back in. Super quick and easy. For a large family may have to double or triple. I make a loaf of no knead cheese jalepeno bread and a salad and its a meal everyone loves quick easy and cheap!! Can add in other veggies or lentils beans but i keep it simple. I bought all ingred for the entrel meal at Aldis for 27.43 including the bread ingred and salad and fed 7 people!
Great video 😊
Good advise.❤
If you love sparkling waters - look into a soda stream! We got one and we make sparkling water with a bit of fruit juice for our treat drinks. Much cheaper than buying canned drinks all the time!
I love the tip about the snacks. Ive been trying to get better about stocking things I know we'll eat vs. trying to be too creative.
Thanks and God bless you and your family ❤️✝️
the kids deserve a regular school lunch and those cookies are probably from Europe and are most likely real good:)
Love Aldi. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a drive away from home so I only go when I plan 3 or 4 errands in that area. Bri, I never feel hunger, and understand how you forget to eat. I eat to take meds, that's 2 meals a day for me! I'm starting my pepper plants this week. Have a blessed day
Hi Brie, I'm a first time commenter! I think your doing great! BEEN Watching you for about 4ish years now. Do what makes u happy. Many trials and tribulations but u keep putting one foot in front of the other. You are woman. You are great. You can move mountains. And you do!
Longtime follower of the channel, so happy to see you and the children back. What a beautiful home you have, seems so warm and inviting for the kids! Just wanted to pop in and say I'm absolutely LOVING the new feel of the channel. Having a homestead and animals is a big dream of mine, but has never been where I'm at (yet) it's so nice to watch such relatable Mama content from a homestead Mama I already knew and loved!
Our freezer recently broke, luckily during a month of freezer and shelf cooking and nothing was lost. We're saving for a new one, and so have had to get used to using a small fridge freezer again. I haven't been able to batch cook any casseroles or anything, but have found burrito, breakfast burrito, spaghetti sauce, mini meatloaf and meatballs work our great in the small space.
Blessings to you 💜
Thanks for reminding if the sausage veggie rice bowl. I just bought 3 pans for 1-2 servings. 1 small roaster an,1 enamel skillet up to 4 servings , a square no stick griddle and stainless wok . Its do much easier for me too makes meals now. If I make burgers I cook 2-4 and putting 3 of them half cook too warm in the microwave, 4 chicken tenders for lunch & dinners. And will be making homemade egg noodles. Good bless you all for sharing. You all brighten my dull days. The children are growing up too nice young ladies and gentlemen. It was nice too see the children helping you with the meals.
chicken feed has more than doubled we have to get several dozen of eggs per day to justify keeping them so sad that it's not likely to get cheaper thx for the tips
There are other things you can do, like mix your own, soak the feed, etc. Lots of info on the internet.
No food waste is so satisfying
Hi Bri! Looking forward to this video!
Same here with the food thing I never stop to eat right
We are nuts over Bubly. A few months ago, we got a Soda Stream, and while the upfront is up there, over all, its much cheaper. Bubly is $5.79 for an 8-pack today. I love the savings.
I tried that bubly stuff... did not like it and couldn't give the stuff away so it went to the trash bin.
@@susanjones2276 With the Soda Stream, you don't need to buy the Bubly... syrup, for lack of a better word. I like to pour plain carbonated water over frozen fruits; so yummy and a really healthy alternative.
Bri, your smile is so pretty. My children had braces to get that smile. ♥️🌺
So smart to keep the easy quick healthy food on hand... we cant take care of other people if our own tanks are empty....Also, love that you are going ahead with your garden. You go,girl!
Love your commentary, great channel
Bri, have you thought of making your own sparkling water? An investment in a soda stream might be worth looking into.
great idea! And it would look cool on the bar area (where she keeps her coffee)
I have. We never had space before now. And I don’t buy it every week, so it’s not quite the expense it seems.
I just want to tell you Bri l, that even though your videos are made from a large family view, I gain ideas for just my husband and myself. Thanks for your hard work and sharing. Staci @ Haven Acres Maine
I cooked the potatoe slices from last time great also added sliced onions . Served with salsa. Thanks
you are awesome !!!
Love Aldi!! You made a good haul! 💕🙏💕
Enjoying you new videos here in west coast canada
Can you make a video on your kids favorite casseroles?
Oooh great idea!!
I love Sparkling water but get stones and they say don’t drink it if you’re a stone former.
Very good ideas Bri!!!💖👍💖
Thank you very much Bri 💯👍💗good tips.God bless you and your family 🙏🙏
Love the tip about eye level. Never thought of that!
Great tips and haul! Thank you. ❤
Loved the video. Have fun with your fire pit and guests!
Enjoyed the video
Thanks for the tips, Bri. Would you show us how you organize your pantry? I’ve yet to find a system that works for me. As for the snacks, home made or store bought, we need to treat ourselves every once in awhile! 🥰
I love Aldi! My local one (Torrance, CA) has frozen turkeys for 49 cents a pound. I cooked one yesterday and today have 7 pints of turkey meat in the canner. The bones simmered in the crockpot all night into bone broth; I picked the meat off the bones and that turned into soup along with some of the broth. That and the left-over soup will fill the canner tomorrow. Many meals on the cheap!
So encouraging! I feel you on so many levels- I hate being snack patrol for fruit snacks lol. Aldi is my FAVORITE
I have found that if you buy frozen item in the off garden season they don't go bad and they are processed fresh and in freezer
I think Aldi's produce was better then other stores that I've shopped at.
We have mostly replaced sour cream with palin greek yogurt. You get the tart taste, but maybe healthier?
Sour cream and Greek yogurt are equally healthy if you can tolerate dairy
We eat our hotdogs on a slices of bread rolled up,
Or wrapped in croissants and baked
Love your vlogs and get so excited every time I see you have a new one. Thank you!
Thank you for all your insight Bri. I really enjoy your videos.
Bri, you are doing a really good job as a single Mom. Your videos make me smile.