I was adopted through kinship placement at 4 years old. My "parents" never showed me love. I was yelled at and insulted every day, physically harmed regularly and denied nearly anything I requested. I ate ramen noodles 3 times a day my entire 3rd grade year. My clothes had holes, I smelled like dirty dogs. I suffered so horribly it took years to realize that kindness isnt something a person needs to earn. We just deserve it. You have no idea what you're doing for these kids. But I really do. You're showing them they are worth the thought. The money, the effort. You cannot make a person feel like they belong, you have to step them in it. The way so many of us are steeped in apathy. You are saving them from a lifetime of trying to fill their emptiness, you fill them up with love. These 12 children will be pitchers. Thank you so much. Every lunch. Every birthday party. You put their worries to rest. Someone loves them. Someone cares.
I am so sorry that you had to have that in your life. I had to wake up to my father telling my mama what a loser I was and a lot of other hurtful things I can’t comment. I hope you now have a peaceful life and that you know that you are loved. You’re right. Kindness is not earned. People should be given love, kindness and respect especially for children. I am going to think of you from now on when I say my prayers. Be happy. Have peace. 💜💜💜
i love that you get things JUST because a kiddo is into it now...you are so responsive and present as a mom. also, as someone who lost their mom early in life --this is so nice, i love coming along with you on your errands! your channel's videos are never hectic, only soothing to me.
She is great I only have 14 year old but allow him make a lot choices in food!!! He picks a meal out once every 3 wks, meals I cook and eat a lot breakfast and lunch at school so I don’t fuss much with food.
How is it that I hate grocery shopping myself but yet I can watch your grocery videos all day? I watch all your videos but I look forward to these ones the most! I could not even imagine trying to figure out what you would need for groceries in a week.
Try checking if your area does any kind of grocery delivery! I hated grocery shopping as well bc of all the lifting and putting away now the only things I don’t let people get me is meat and sometimes produce bc of sales
Alicia, if you see this, thank you for these. (No need to respond, you're a busy momma.) I have agoraphobia and it can be debilitating. But watching your videos when you're shopping feel therapeutic and feel as though I got my kick of human interaction. VERY weird, I know, but these videos actually help me take baby steps in going out. I can't really figure out how though but they do. The panic and anxiety still hit but lately, when I do venture out, I'm not _as_ scared, paranoid or worried. Again, thank you.❤
This mirrors some thoughts I was having while watching. It is so weird, lol. I can’t figure it out and I honestly feel a bit off by how much I look for a video each day. And then the days of multiple videos are such a mental boost!
I too suffer what you do but I'm still not able to leave my home.oh I can't wait till I can.i find the shopping calming as well.also I'm soooooo proud of you for being able to now leave your home.congratulation.
seriously! so many other kids/teens would have just taken her to the parents but he spent time with her making sure she was comfortable and safe! i love it
As a person who came up in a family of 11, please do a recycling/garbage video. Based off what you buy and paper plates and all, it must be incredible.
I cannot even imagine keeping food for 14 people stocked! Oh my gosh! You have an amazing system with your store list and your home organization storage. You always seem to know what you have and what you’re low on. Soooo many meals!!! Wow! I don’t care for grocery shopping, but I will never complain about it again! ❤️
I love that Alex took care of Harlee instead of waking you. It also shows that Harlee has a bond with her older brother. With each video, your children continue to impress me. Your children are a reflection of your great parenting skills. Looking forward to the next video.
I hope someday if they haven't already. I hope the kids watch your videos to know how well you paid attention to their needs. As you've shopped for each individual item the wanted or needed. Meal planned. Making sure everything was stocked for the entire week each week. Just such a good parent in general. Your videos make my entire day.
I gotta say I really don’t love family channels anymore. This channel (this woman) is bringing back my faith in family channels and how good people are still out there. Please keep being authentic and sweet. You are loved and such a wonderful woman ❤️
This lady is amazing the time she dedicates cooking, shopping and laundry and her children. I only have 1 14 year son and husband so I work outside the home but this lady seems work 24/7. She is most productive SAHM I have ever seen in my life.
"Skyr" is pronounced like "skeer", it's a type of Icelandic yogurt that's similar in texture and taste to Greek yogurt, so that was a good substitute! I'm surprised Wegmans didn't have it in the yogurt section, skyr has gotten popular due to its likeness to Greek yogurt :-)
It all looks great! I wish I was able to go through the store and buy whatever I want/need. Shopping on a strict budget can sometimes be stressful and tiring. I love your attitude about shopping, and being so considerate of everyone’s preferences 💕
Your 12 babies are such a credit to you. The feeling of love and support in the Dougherty house is amazing. Mama and Papa Dougherty, you are angels 😇 💖
You let your kids sleep in after grocery shopping? That's really nice of you, my parents go shopping at the crack of dawn and wake me and my sister up before they leave to do chores and clean the house while they're gone, then to be ready to bring in everything and put it away and start their lunch.
My 3yo is your new biggest fan. He loves grocery shopping so much he cries when we drive past without stopping and he build the store out of blocks. Now he can watch you in the store and be happy! Thank you so much! Also, pumpkin bread sounds delicious
I found your channel when I was sick and unable to get out of bed. Your videos were so perfect to watch when I was sick because of they were so chill and calm but still entertaining to watch. As I am feeling better I still am loving watching your videos to end a chaotic day. I love your positive tone and dedication to your family! Thanks for making these videos!❤️❤️
I’ve always wanted a large family, me and my husband are expecting our first, due in 3 weeks. We want 3 of our own and plan to adopt 2 one day when we’re able. You’re videos make it so easy for me to categorize what I need for the week! And they are so inspiring.
Alicia, you and I are the same age and I honestly don’t know how you do it all! I only have my husband and little sister (I couldn’t have children) and work a full time job and I don’t accomplish HALF what you do in a week! You’re an amazing mom! BTW, the stores here in northern Louisiana usually have caramel macchiato creamer (it’s my favorite too) and if I could figure out how to send it to you without it spoiling, I’d definitely send you some!!
I don't like coffee but here in Mexico me and my sister saw the creamers in Sam's club and we had to buy it to try it on. Everytime I see them I remember Alicia and this week I saw she cannot find them I thought the same, that I hope I could send one 🤭
I'd love to move in for a week to experience your family life :) Love how you cater for every child's likes and current favourite foods. Also love the positive affirmations at the end of all your videos.
Hi! I love your grocery hauls! Can you show us how empty the fridges get at the end of each week or right before you restock now that you have shown us how full they are once stocked?
It looks like a lot of sweet things are bought but remember items are being divided amongst 12 children. One box is one day or one treat. For my kids a box of 12 Popsicles could have lasted almost a week at one a day each. But with 12 kids one box is one day. So multiply everything you buy for your family to equal 12 kids and two adult's. Plus there are teenagers so maybe then add xtra because they are high energy and eat
You might possibly be one of the most inspiring moms i have ever witnessed in my life. I have 3 children that are grown now, & there were times that I stressed with only 3! I love all of your videos, but most of all I love your heart. Much respect from Kentucky❤
Omg I'm so sick of people complaining in these comments. "That's too much sugar." "Omg why are you using paper plates??" " I never had this much food as a child." "It must be nice to afford all these things." Leave the woman alone!!! Your financial issues are not her fault. Work harder or take it up with your state reps! Start your own UA-cam channel! She's simply making sandwiches and going grocery shopping. The world is going to crap and it's not because of paper plates!! Watch a different channel if this woman triggers you.
Iv come across you by accident and I'm so glad I did. You are the mum I wished for so much growing up. Not just because of your food shopping (it helps lol) you have a thought behind every item you pick for your family, you know them so well. Iv 2 of my own now and I strive to be like this for them xx
None are fosters, 4 biological, 6 adopted, and the 2 new kids are kinship placements so they're actually kids of family friends that they gave taken in so they don't have to go into real foster care. The big $$ comes from UA-cam and other social media. It's a LOT of money. Dad also works full time as a special education teacher, so there's that too!
@@valtoton2982 Don’t forget that teachers make SQUAT! And from the looks of it, all of their kids are well taken care of and they really do cater to their likes and preferences. They don’t seem to be taking in money and then putting on this extravagant, lifestyle, their way of life seems very average, they are doing well for themselves and the children!
I don’t know if it’s just easier for you to get the smaller sizes of sugar and flower, but I recommend buying the larger sizes as it lasts longer and ends up being cheaper in the long run🙂
I was thinking that myself. It’s just my hubby and I and we try to buy sugar and flour in bulk even just for us. I wonder if it’s just easier for her. Could be storage honestly. She probably runs out of room super fast lol
I just stumbled onto this channel and my god. I’m in tears seeing the love you have towards the kids I wish I could become a caring mother like you are.
Wegmans does everything so well. Those donuts looked so good. Lucky kids. We were lucky if we got 1. But you make sure they can have seconds. Nice to see deshawn broadening his taste. With the cream cheese. Love watching you food shop
@@DoughertyDozen I really wish we had Wegmans in North Carolina! The meat there is amazing and decently priced from what I could see. They really need to sponsor you!! 🧡
Here is Australia the only time we ever use disposable plates, bowls and cups is for like a bbq or something. But I suppose with that many people eating each day it’s like event catering 🤣🇦🇺
Love your grocery shopping hauls! Look forward to them each week! You’re so calming in your voice. I’m just a mom of 5 boys. I wouldn’t know how to feed 14 people. God bless you! So much more patience that I wish I had. You got older kids than mine. Love watching your family grow!
I find using the french vanilla creamer and using swirls of Ghiardelli Caramel Topping makes strong coffee into a Caramel macchiato. Each grocery haul you do, I root hoping you will find your Caramel Macc creamer!
I love these videos it’s so interesting to see US supermarkets even though it’s a mundane task it’s just fascinating to see stores around the world. The package sizes are so huge even brands from my country don’t sell the sizes here they have there. You’re such a great mum and you are always so pleasant and upbeat it makes it joyful to watch you shop, cook and do laundry.
In out country, if children were fed with customs duty. Child protection and school health nurses would intervene in family affairs. Look at Taina Licciardo-Toivola with their. healthly children´s feeding .They have 10 children
For your meats, try putting them in the plastic baggies just in case meat juice explodes en route back home. Growing up my mom would go grocery shopping w/o me and I felt so betrayed. 😂. I just wanted to go to pull the coupons out the machines in the different aisles. Lol Love your videos.
Watching these videos always bring a smile to my face. I just love how you always cater to each child and make sure they all have what they want and love the most. Thank you for being such an angel.
I'm so impress with you. The organisation, the love you're showing your family AND all those little things you're doing for them. I'm in total admiration of and for you. 😍❤👍😊
Just a curiosity question ....Why don't you buy some items in bulk ? (Ex: sugar, flour , spices , mayo , jam .) It would probably save you alot of money .
Your weekly grocery hauls are so relaxing to me, I always feel like I am hanging out with a friend. I went shopping today and I am hardly this relaxed xD Also, what is it with Wegmans' carts pulling apart so smoothly? When I go to our local stores it's like tug of war trying to separate some of them xD
This video really helped me so much.. it was needed. It was a hard, really stressful weekend for me and your video let me escape for a while. I am so thankful! I love seeing your beautiful family, blessings💜
Wouldn't a lot of this stuff be cheaper at places like costco and sams? Clearly not your first rodeo but some of the prices seem so high compared to if you got it in 'bulk' somewhere else!
I love watching your videos I have been learning so much about being a great mom from watching you. I never had a parent that cared or showed me how to be a good parent. You and your family have taught me it’s ok to be human and that I am loved and cared about no matter what. Thank you for existing Alicia and thank you Doughertys for being such an inspiration for people like me who grew up with not much love. 🧡🧡🧡
I think it's so crazy how you go shopping every week for groceries but you have a garage stacked up with food you have about four refrigerators stocked up with frozen food drinks and snacks
If her UA-cam channel is monetized, which I'm sure it is. She definitely makes enough on the videos alone to afford groceries. If monetized, her videos in a month would probably afford her groceries for most of the year. A smaller UA-camr used to make $10k a month from UA-cam videos.
@@nancyfarkas3592 she actually doesn't get any money for the kids that are adopted/biological which all are except the 2 she is fostering for a friend she may get a small check for them 💜
Maybe you should try out gallon freezer ziploc bags to store the pop icicles etc it will take up less space than stacking all the boxes into the freezer and fridge.
Seems like there is so much overstock at the house between all the fridge/freezers,, so much food on those shelves,,,doesn’t look like she is out of much 🤔
I'm curious why Alicia doesn't use more of the food she has stocked on the shelves and in the fridges and freezers. Surely some of the food will go out of date, seems like a waste of food and money.
As someone from England who’s never been to America I LOVE watching these videos, not only because you are a fantastic mother, but because I love seeing all of the things in American stores!🤣❤️
I don't know how you do it everyday,just watching you tires me out,I had one child who is grown now...you are a great mother and inspiration to all...stay safe and blessed.
Wow 6am on a Sunday! Our shops here in the UK don’t open until 10am on Sunday’s...I’d love to go out shopping that time of day when it’s empty. Love you all x
@ C C she don't care she voted for the high prices...she also put guidelines on my comments, don't care who likes my comments...last time I checked.....THERE'S THIS THING CALLED FREEDOM OF SPEECH.....!!!! IVE NEVER SAID A NASTY THING ON THIS PAGE.....EXCEPT SHE'S A LIBERAL...!!
@@tinaforman8238 I completely agree with T M. (The previous reply) This is not a place for politics. If you are bothered by her grocery shopping and making lunch for her kiddos just block this page and move on. I think I can safely assume this is a safe place for many people of different backgrounds and opinions. Also this is her page, she can delete whatever comments she so chooses. If you want to exercise your freedom of speech feel free to make your own videos!! I don’t mean to start any arguments or to offend you at all. Have a good day❤️
@@tinaforman8238 just because there's freedom of speech doesn't mean you should shove your opinion down others people throats. block the page and move on, simple as that.
Yay! When I saw the short I hoped for the full length video before bedtime. Is it ridiculous how much I enjoy going along while you grocery shop? Maybe. Is it something I look forward to every week? Yes, yes it is. When you go down an aisle I want to shout "Wait! You forgot the mayo and the Ranch!" I've noticed lately that you point out when you don't need a regular item, so perhaps other people have mentioned this to you. Thank you for sharing your family with us!
These trips are soothing to me. Idk y but lately I have been experiencing anxiety over groceries and supplies. I do know that before the pandemic, I stocked up on barely anything. But for some reason lately - don’t know if because it’s hurricane season or because of all the inflation talk and supply chain issues - I have been spending crazy amounts at the store. This is such a weird feeling for me to feel. I used to be ok with a half empty fridge, now I only feel content if it is stuffed to the gills and it’s just me!
I haven't been following Alicia long, but I will tell you I can't wait to see Christmas mess!!! I LOVE Christmas lol!!! And omg I really enjoy watching you put your haul away!! Lmao I love it!
I love the idea of around the world Monday. Exposing the kids to different cultures foods and experience!!! Is awesome and allows them to try different things. Gives me Inspiration to try different recipes. Had a though you could expand on the idea and maybe watch a movie, documentary or tv show from the country that week and show the kids where that country is on a world map etc
You are so kind and loving mother eventhough your kids its not your flesh and blood no wonder god will giving you a lot of blessing im so proud of you .. i am your filipina subscriber a few months ago…
Question. I'm a new watcher. What is your take on directing kids with issues especially to better healthy options? I know you got your hands full. Thanks so much.
You can put a sheet pan in the freezer and once it is completely frozen you can use it as a substitute for an ice cream stone for the rolled ice cream.
The fact that you do all this shopping while perfecting recording yourself ! You’re the real MVP because I could never 🥴😂 I hate taking my phone in to grocery shop let alone recording the experience
Yum! homemade bread and beef stew perfect for Fall! Admire your hard work for the family but be careful on the carbs and sugar. Would Love to see some of the kids helping make meal with you. They always get joy in helping mom.
I love your endings!! I deal with horrible self esteem issues and have massive depression and anxiety. It helps me. Thank you for ending your videos like that. I love your family and videos.
Just a suggestion but, Walmart usually has the 15 or 20 pound bags of sugar and flour for a very reasonable price which I store in 5 gallon buckets with oxygen absorbers. It saves us money and is very convenient,
Thank you Alica,,because of how you got your pantry set up,,I got off my butt an took one of the side bedroom an made me a pantry out of it,,ol my goodness I love it. My husband was so happy,, he said now he can find everything an he loves it. Plus I took a small closet an made it into a small appliances room. Works Great😃👍 Love your shopping hauls,,I would love a store like that where we live. Great vlog as always 💞
Patrick’s bday is 7/29! We spent the weekend planning his party and Josh did online shopping without telling me so I’ll have to post a screen record of what he bought lol. He was excited because Patrick had pointed out things in NYC that he wanted and Josh wanted to get them all for him.
I just want to say you are one amazing lady!!! If I didn’t live in New Zealand i would love to hang out with you and cook etc i love to cook for other people and i looove to put your groceries away! Organising is my best thing!😊i feel like you have a very busy life but love your life and i love that!! Such a kind sweet hearted person x god bless you all
Please look at the expiration dates on the milk etc. I had to take back milk at Walmart sour quick way b4 it expires. I lost 3 different time. Everybody watch out for that it spoil quicker.
I just found your videos, and I am so glad. You just emanate joy and peacefulness. You give me so much inspiration as a mother myself to four awesome kiddos. Thank you for sharing what you do, your kids are blessed to have you!!
I'm a mother of 4 and I must say I enjoy doing grocery hauls and taking my kids along with me lol especially so they can put all the food in car🤣great video...
I love the shopping trips and the breakfast videos....the afternoon snack board is a bit too much for my anxiety but l love most other vids...you always have so much energy...
I was adopted through kinship placement at 4 years old. My "parents" never showed me love. I was yelled at and insulted every day, physically harmed regularly and denied nearly anything I requested. I ate ramen noodles 3 times a day my entire 3rd grade year. My clothes had holes, I smelled like dirty dogs. I suffered so horribly it took years to realize that kindness isnt something a person needs to earn. We just deserve it. You have no idea what you're doing for these kids. But I really do. You're showing them they are worth the thought. The money, the effort. You cannot make a person feel like they belong, you have to step them in it. The way so many of us are steeped in apathy. You are saving them from a lifetime of trying to fill their emptiness, you fill them up with love. These 12 children will be pitchers. Thank you so much. Every lunch. Every birthday party. You put their worries to rest. Someone loves them. Someone cares.
I’m so sorry you went through this. I hope your life is a lot better now ❤️
Love you 💗
That made me sad. I pray you have a happy life now ❤
I am so sorry that you had to have that in your life. I had to wake up to my father telling my mama what a loser I was and a lot of other hurtful things I can’t comment.
I hope you now have a peaceful life and that you know that you are loved. You’re right. Kindness is not earned. People should be given love, kindness and respect especially for children. I am going to think of you from now on when I say my prayers. Be happy. Have peace. 💜💜💜
I hope you had the life you deserved! I hope you knew you was loved and have been filled with love since!! ❤
i love that you get things JUST because a kiddo is into it now...you are so responsive and present as a mom. also, as someone who lost their mom early in life --this is so nice, i love coming along with you on your errands! your channel's videos are never hectic, only soothing to me.
Those kids are definitely loved.
She is great I only have 14 year old but allow him make a lot choices in food!!! He picks a meal out once every 3 wks, meals I cook and eat a lot breakfast and lunch at school so I don’t fuss much with food.
@@annawhite8853 what do you eat when he isn't allowed to pick out a meal?
@@samg873 He eats what I pick out for dinner and always has snacks picked out from Costco!!
@@samg873 I also buy extra food for weekends so can invite friends swimming at apartment pool!!
I love that in something as simple as a cheesecake, DeShawn knows he is important. Those are a couple of great kids, as well.
How is it that I hate grocery shopping myself but yet I can watch your grocery videos all day? I watch all your videos but I look forward to these ones the most! I could not even imagine trying to figure out what you would need for groceries in a week.
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Try checking if your area does any kind of grocery delivery! I hated grocery shopping as well bc of all the lifting and putting away now the only things I don’t let people get me is meat and sometimes produce bc of sales
I’m in Wegmans myself like twice a week and yet I still watch!
It's also kinda fun to watch cause its like buying whatever you want & not paying for it 🤣
Me too! I get a kick out of these!!
Alicia, if you see this, thank you for these. (No need to respond, you're a busy momma.) I have agoraphobia and it can be debilitating. But watching your videos when you're shopping feel therapeutic and feel as though I got my kick of human interaction. VERY weird, I know, but these videos actually help me take baby steps in going out. I can't really figure out how though but they do. The panic and anxiety still hit but lately, when I do venture out, I'm not _as_ scared, paranoid or worried. Again, thank you.❤
This mirrors some thoughts I was having while watching. It is so weird, lol. I can’t figure it out and I honestly feel a bit off by how much I look for a video each day. And then the days of multiple videos are such a mental boost!
@@jcam5064 Same here❤ **hugs**
@@MissTXTee You described it perfectly.
@@MaryTheresa1986 You forgot a part of it. Alicia says" You are strong, You are beautiful, You are loved, You belong, And I am so proud of you."
I too suffer what you do but I'm still not able to leave my home.oh I can't wait till I can.i find the shopping calming as well.also I'm soooooo proud of you for being able to now leave your home.congratulation.
Hearing about how Alex stayed up all night melts my heart, he is such a good older brother ❤️
He truly is😍
seriously! so many other kids/teens would have just taken her to the parents but he spent time with her making sure she was comfortable and safe! i love it
As a person who came up in a family of 11, please do a recycling/garbage video. Based off what you buy and paper plates and all, it must be incredible.
I cannot even imagine keeping food for 14 people stocked! Oh my gosh! You have an amazing system with your store list and your home organization storage. You always seem to know what you have and what you’re low on. Soooo many meals!!! Wow! I don’t care for grocery shopping, but I will never complain about it again! ❤️
I love that Alex took care of Harlee instead of waking you. It also shows that Harlee has a bond with her older brother. With each video, your children continue to impress me. Your children are a reflection of your great parenting skills. Looking forward to the next video.
He knew mama needed her rest
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@@samg873 That’s what he said 🥺🧡
@@DoughertyDozen plus it's good for him to learn just in case you and Josh aren't home
I always listen til the end. Those affirmations are so special! I am single 60 years old and I love the positive words!!
Same!!
Yes! Little things can help so much 🧡🧡🧡
Me too ✋️
AMEN. It is comforting to me.
I hope someday if they haven't already. I hope the kids watch your videos to know how well you paid attention to their needs. As you've shopped for each individual item the wanted or needed. Meal planned. Making sure everything was stocked for the entire week each week. Just such a good parent in general. Your videos make my entire day.
I gotta say I really don’t love family channels anymore. This channel (this woman) is bringing back my faith in family channels and how good people are still out there. Please keep being authentic and sweet. You are loved and such a wonderful woman ❤️
This lady is amazing the time she dedicates cooking, shopping and laundry and her children. I only have 1 14 year son and husband so I work outside the home but this lady seems work 24/7. She is most productive SAHM I have ever seen in my life.
I love that she includes the dog's favorite things now too in the grocery haul !! 😍
It's amazing how happy and calm you always seem. It must be challenging caring for so many of your kids.
I love watching Alicia shop and I'm always amazed at how many items she can pick up with one hand!
i love that Alex didn’t wake you or Josh and just took Harley downstairs with Harley to watch tv with her. Seriously the best big brother!
"Skyr" is pronounced like "skeer", it's a type of Icelandic yogurt that's similar in texture and taste to Greek yogurt, so that was a good substitute! I'm surprised Wegmans didn't have it in the yogurt section, skyr has gotten popular due to its likeness to Greek yogurt :-)
Ya, I was going to let her know the exact same things you did! JIMX--I owe you a coke!
I don't usually watch grocery hauls, but your calm and kind vibes makes me watch yours all the way through 😃
It all looks great! I wish I was able to go through the store and buy whatever I want/need. Shopping on a strict budget can sometimes be stressful and tiring. I love your attitude about shopping, and being so considerate of everyone’s preferences 💕
The fact you know all of their favourites, individually is so cute. I love watching your videos.
Your 12 babies are such a credit to you. The feeling of love and support in the Dougherty house is amazing. Mama and Papa Dougherty, you are angels 😇 💖
You let your kids sleep in after grocery shopping? That's really nice of you, my parents go shopping at the crack of dawn and wake me and my sister up before they leave to do chores and clean the house while they're gone, then to be ready to bring in everything and put it away and start their lunch.
Yup, it's my quiet time 🧡🧡🧡
Someday you'll be glad of that instilled routine. I'm sure your parents are proud of you getting the chores done.
My 3yo is your new biggest fan. He loves grocery shopping so much he cries when we drive past without stopping and he build the store out of blocks. Now he can watch you in the store and be happy! Thank you so much!
Also, pumpkin bread sounds delicious
She got me into making pumpkin chocolate chip bread it's awesome
I found your channel when I was sick and unable to get out of bed. Your videos were so perfect to watch when I was sick because of they were so chill and calm but still entertaining to watch. As I am feeling better I still am loving watching your videos to end a chaotic day. I love your positive tone and dedication to your family! Thanks for making these videos!❤️❤️
I’ve always wanted a large family, me and my husband are expecting our first, due in 3 weeks. We want 3 of our own and plan to adopt 2 one day when we’re able. You’re videos make it so easy for me to categorize what I need for the week! And they are so inspiring.
Best wishes and blessings
How exciting! Congratulations!
Alicia, you and I are the same age and I honestly don’t know how you do it all! I only have my husband and little sister (I couldn’t have children) and work a full time job and I don’t accomplish HALF what you do in a week! You’re an amazing mom! BTW, the stores here in northern Louisiana usually have caramel macchiato creamer (it’s my favorite too) and if I could figure out how to send it to you without it spoiling, I’d definitely send you some!!
I don't like coffee but here in Mexico me and my sister saw the creamers in Sam's club and we had to buy it to try it on. Everytime I see them I remember Alicia and this week I saw she cannot find them I thought the same, that I hope I could send one 🤭
Alicia you are not only a good mom, but a great mom. I love your patience, spirit and devotion to your family.
I'd love to move in for a week to experience your family life :) Love how you cater for every child's likes and current favourite foods. Also love the positive affirmations at the end of all your videos.
Hi! I love your grocery hauls! Can you show us how empty the fridges get at the end of each week or right before you restock now that you have shown us how full they are once stocked?
It looks like a lot of sweet things are bought but remember items are being divided amongst 12 children. One box is one day or one treat. For my kids a box of 12 Popsicles could have lasted almost a week at one a day each. But with 12 kids one box is one day. So multiply everything you buy for your family to equal 12 kids and two adult's. Plus there are teenagers so maybe then add xtra because they are high energy and eat
You might possibly be one of the most inspiring moms i have ever witnessed in my life. I have 3 children that are grown now, & there were times that I stressed with only 3! I love all of your videos, but most of all I love your heart. Much respect from Kentucky❤
I love these videos so much. i love seeing what your family likes its so cool to see their snack choices
Thank You 🧡🧡🧡
Omg I'm so sick of people complaining in these comments. "That's too much sugar." "Omg why are you using paper plates??" " I never had this much food as a child." "It must be nice to afford all these things."
Leave the woman alone!!! Your financial issues are not her fault. Work harder or take it up with your state reps! Start your own UA-cam channel! She's simply making sandwiches and going grocery shopping. The world is going to crap and it's not because of paper plates!! Watch a different channel if this woman triggers you.
Your videos are my source of COMFORT! I started watching you when I got covid and still do whenever I feel overwhelmed with work.
Iv come across you by accident and I'm so glad I did. You are the mum I wished for so much growing up. Not just because of your food shopping (it helps lol) you have a thought behind every item you pick for your family, you know them so well. Iv 2 of my own now and I strive to be like this for them xx
Wish I could just pack my trolly like that without worrying about costs. You go girl.
You know from ho comes the money?
I guess from state because they are doing an awesome job fostering
None are fosters, 4 biological, 6 adopted, and the 2 new kids are kinship placements so they're actually kids of family friends that they gave taken in so they don't have to go into real foster care.
The big $$ comes from UA-cam and other social media. It's a LOT of money. Dad also works full time as a special education teacher, so there's that too!
Also it's illegal, you're not allowed to show actual Foster kids online so you know none them are Foster kids!
@@valtoton2982 Don’t forget that teachers make SQUAT! And from the looks of it, all of their kids are well taken care of and they really do cater to their likes and preferences. They don’t seem to be taking in money and then putting on this extravagant, lifestyle, their way of life seems very average, they are doing well for themselves and the children!
I don’t know if it’s just easier for you to get the smaller sizes of sugar and flower, but I recommend buying the larger sizes as it lasts longer and ends up being cheaper in the long run🙂
I was thinking that myself. It’s just my hubby and I and we try to buy sugar and flour in bulk even just for us. I wonder if it’s just easier for her. Could be storage honestly. She probably runs out of room super fast lol
I was waiting for this all day lmao😂🤣
Same!!
Me too!! When I saw the red dot notification on my subscription I was like, please let it be this 😂
Same
Same!!!
Me too
I just stumbled onto this channel and my god. I’m in tears seeing the love you have towards the kids I wish I could become a caring mother like you are.
Wegmans does everything so well. Those donuts looked so good. Lucky kids. We were lucky if we got 1. But you make sure they can have seconds. Nice to see deshawn broadening his taste. With the cream cheese. Love watching you food shop
Love what Wegmans has to offer! 🧡🧡🧡
your so sure about the donuts lol!!!
@@DoughertyDozen I really wish we had Wegmans in North Carolina! The meat there is amazing and decently priced from what I could see. They really need to sponsor you!! 🧡
@@Zendoodler They’re in Raleigh!
@@Zendoodler i just looked it up for one near me and we dont have one. i would loooove to go!
She is so cute! ❤ Every start of video she drinks your coffe, i Love this 😂
you always buy every week pumpkin, chocolare chips and mayo...that is something you should stock up for the month (4-5 weeks),
Here is Australia the only time we ever use disposable plates, bowls and cups is for like a bbq or something. But I suppose with that many people eating each day it’s like event catering 🤣🇦🇺
Love your grocery shopping hauls! Look forward to them each week! You’re so calming in your voice. I’m just a mom of 5 boys. I wouldn’t know how to feed 14 people. God bless you! So much more patience that I wish I had. You got older kids than mine. Love watching your family grow!
You're doing great! 🧡🧡🧡
AMEN
No "just" about it. I bet you're a great mom!
I find using the french vanilla creamer and using swirls of Ghiardelli Caramel Topping makes strong coffee into a Caramel macchiato. Each grocery haul you do, I root hoping you will find your Caramel Macc creamer!
I use Smuckers Caramel Sauce- cheaper
I love these videos it’s so interesting to see US supermarkets even though it’s a mundane task it’s just fascinating to see stores around the world. The package sizes are so huge even brands from my country don’t sell the sizes here they have there.
You’re such a great mum and you are always so pleasant and upbeat it makes it joyful to watch you shop, cook and do laundry.
She’s amazing.. 😊🇬🇧👍
Gracias por tus vídeos, padezco ansiedad y ver tu material me relaja muchísimo, bendiciones a toda tu familia!
Gracias por ver! 🧡🧡🧡
In out country, if children were fed with customs duty. Child protection and school health nurses would intervene in family affairs. Look at Taina Licciardo-Toivola with their. healthly children´s feeding .They have 10 children
For your meats, try putting them in the plastic baggies just in case meat juice explodes en route back home.
Growing up my mom would go grocery shopping w/o me and I felt so betrayed. 😂. I just wanted to go to pull the coupons out the machines in the different aisles. Lol Love your videos.
anyone else eat their meals while watching their channel? just me? ok.😺
No lol I’m doing it rn
I clean houses... Lol
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So sweet that Alex stayed up with harlee. Hope he manage to get some sleep. Just shows what an amazing big brother he is ❤️
Watching these videos always bring a smile to my face. I just love how you always cater to each child and make sure they all have what they want and love the most. Thank you for being such an angel.
Our pleasure! 🧡🧡🧡
So sweet of Alex to care for Harley letting mom and dad sleep! What a sweet young man!
I'm so impress with you. The organisation, the love you're showing your family AND all those little things you're doing for them. I'm in total admiration of and for you. 😍❤👍😊
Just a curiosity question ....Why don't you buy some items in bulk ? (Ex: sugar, flour , spices , mayo , jam .) It would probably save you alot of money .
Your weekly grocery hauls are so relaxing to me, I always feel like I am hanging out with a friend. I went shopping today and I am hardly this relaxed xD
Also, what is it with Wegmans' carts pulling apart so smoothly? When I go to our local stores it's like tug of war trying to separate some of them xD
Lol idk what magic they have but they do tend to pull apart easily 🤣
This video really helped me so much.. it was needed. It was a hard, really stressful weekend for me and your video let me escape for a while. I am so thankful! I love seeing your beautiful family, blessings💜
Wouldn't a lot of this stuff be cheaper at places like costco and sams? Clearly not your first rodeo but some of the prices seem so high compared to if you got it in 'bulk' somewhere else!
I love watching your videos I have been learning so much about being a great mom from watching you. I never had a parent that cared or showed me how to be a good parent. You and your family have taught me it’s ok to be human and that I am loved and cared about no matter what. Thank you for existing Alicia and thank you Doughertys for being such an inspiration for people like me who grew up with not much love. 🧡🧡🧡
I think it's so crazy how you go shopping every week for groceries but you have a garage stacked up with food you have about four refrigerators stocked up with frozen food drinks and snacks
This lady is amazing. She just kills this mom thing. What blows my mind is that....How the HECK does she afford all of this??
Alicia Dougherty have a net worth of $1.1 million
@@Nula7 her husband works and I’m sure they get state money for all those kids too!
If her UA-cam channel is monetized, which I'm sure it is. She definitely makes enough on the videos alone to afford groceries. If monetized, her videos in a month would probably afford her groceries for most of the year. A smaller UA-camr used to make $10k a month from UA-cam videos.
@@SirDave UA-cam videos don’t give out much money I d9nt think.
@@nancyfarkas3592 she actually doesn't get any money for the kids that are adopted/biological which all are except the 2 she is fostering for a friend she may get a small check for them 💜
a lot of kids in bad homes watch these for a temporary escape and wish for lives like this ty
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Maybe you should try out gallon freezer ziploc bags to store the pop icicles etc it will take up less space than stacking all the boxes into the freezer and fridge.
Love this haul! So relaxing to watch for some reason. I hope you have a great week!!
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Seems like there is so much overstock at the house between all the fridge/freezers,, so much food on those shelves,,,doesn’t look like she is out of much 🤔
I'm curious why Alicia doesn't use more of the food she has stocked on the shelves and in the fridges and freezers. Surely some of the food will go out of date, seems like a waste of food and money.
As someone from England who’s never been to America I LOVE watching these videos, not only because you are a fantastic mother, but because I love seeing all of the things in American stores!🤣❤️
Me too'!!!Is it me or do you think their fruit and veg looks so much better than ours?
I don't know how you do it everyday,just watching you tires me out,I had one child who is grown now...you are a great mother and inspiration to all...stay safe and blessed.
she has more energy in a day than I have all year!
Wow 6am on a Sunday! Our shops here in the UK don’t open until 10am on Sunday’s...I’d love to go out shopping that time of day when it’s empty. Love you all x
12.30/ 1pm in Northern Ireland. It's terrible!
I love watching other people grocery shop bc right now I can’t afford the extra stuff. 😂 these food prices are killing me
@ C C she don't care she voted for the high prices...she also put guidelines on my comments, don't care who likes my comments...last time I checked.....THERE'S THIS THING CALLED FREEDOM OF SPEECH.....!!!! IVE NEVER SAID A NASTY THING ON THIS PAGE.....EXCEPT SHE'S A LIBERAL...!!
@@tinaforman8238 I completely agree with T M. (The previous reply) This is not a place for politics. If you are bothered by her grocery shopping and making lunch for her kiddos just block this page and move on. I think I can safely assume this is a safe place for many people of different backgrounds and opinions. Also this is her page, she can delete whatever comments she so chooses. If you want to exercise your freedom of speech feel free to make your own videos!! I don’t mean to start any arguments or to offend you at all. Have a good day❤️
Forreal
@@tinaforman8238 just because there's freedom of speech doesn't mean you should shove your opinion down others people throats. block the page and move on, simple as that.
@@tinaforman8238 you're saying nasty things right now
Your channel is addictive, it relaxes me. I love what you do for your family and I will continue to pray for you guys😇😇
Yay! When I saw the short I hoped for the full length video before bedtime. Is it ridiculous how much I enjoy going along while you grocery shop? Maybe. Is it something I look forward to every week? Yes, yes it is. When you go down an aisle I want to shout "Wait! You forgot the mayo and the Ranch!" I've noticed lately that you point out when you don't need a regular item, so perhaps other people have mentioned this to you. Thank you for sharing your family with us!
sometimes the fish stock is in frozen foods aisle or else at the seafood counter
Love watching you and your family! Awesome system you've got, you make it look so easy! 💜
IKR! I agree, she makes it look easy. I don't know how she does it.
Thank you so much! 🧡🧡🧡
These trips are soothing to me. Idk y but lately I have been experiencing anxiety over groceries and supplies. I do know that before the pandemic, I stocked up on barely anything. But for some reason lately - don’t know if because it’s hurricane season or because of all the inflation talk and supply chain issues - I have been spending crazy amounts at the store. This is such a weird feeling for me to feel. I used to be ok with a half empty fridge, now I only feel content if it is stuffed to the gills and it’s just me!
I haven't been following Alicia long, but I will tell you I can't wait to see Christmas mess!!! I LOVE Christmas lol!!! And omg I really enjoy watching you put your haul away!! Lmao I love it!
I love the idea of around the world Monday. Exposing the kids to different cultures foods and experience!!! Is awesome and allows them to try different things. Gives me Inspiration to try different recipes. Had a though you could expand on the idea and maybe watch a movie, documentary or tv show from the country that week and show the kids where that country is on a world map etc
Have you thought about getting those 5 gallon jugs of water and using refillable water bottles instead? So so much cheaper and less plastic waste.
You are so kind and loving mother eventhough your kids its not your flesh and blood no wonder god will giving you a lot of blessing im so proud of you .. i am your filipina subscriber a few months ago…
Question. I'm a new watcher. What is your take on directing kids with issues especially to better healthy options? I know you got your hands full. Thanks so much.
You can put a sheet pan in the freezer and once it is completely frozen you can use it as a substitute for an ice cream stone for the rolled ice cream.
THanks! 🧡🧡🧡
The plastic waste is absolutely deplorable why not get reusable plastic cups and wash like everyone else.
The fact that you do all this shopping while perfecting recording yourself ! You’re the real MVP because I could never 🥴😂 I hate taking my phone in to grocery shop let alone recording the experience
I also enjoyed watching you put the groceries away…I always appreciate another mom’s OCD😉👍🏻
Yum! homemade bread and beef stew perfect for Fall! Admire your hard work for the family but be careful on the carbs and sugar. Would Love to see some of the kids helping make meal with you. They always get joy in helping mom.
these r so chilll
i like how she literally memorizes everything the kids basically like, its cool.
I love your endings!! I deal with horrible self esteem issues and have massive depression and anxiety. It helps me. Thank you for ending your videos like that. I love your family and videos.
Would love to see the overflow fridges at the end of the week before they get restocked.
Mmmmm?
Just a suggestion but, Walmart usually has the 15 or 20 pound bags of sugar and flour for a very reasonable price which I store in 5 gallon buckets with oxygen absorbers. It saves us money and is very convenient,
Thank you Alica,,because of how you got your pantry set up,,I got off my butt an took one of the side bedroom an made me a pantry out of it,,ol my goodness I love it. My husband was so happy,, he said now he can find everything an he loves it. Plus I took a small closet an made it into a small appliances room. Works Great😃👍 Love your shopping hauls,,I would love a store like that where we live. Great vlog as always 💞
Amazing!! Great job!
I wish I had a mother like you and a family as yours
I am older than you but I still feel locked in the early 70 existence of my life.
Yeah I agree. Who's birthday is it next? I love seeing your bonaptite shorts and seeing dad doctery in the morning routines.
Patrick’s bday is 7/29! We spent the weekend planning his party and Josh did online shopping without telling me so I’ll have to post a screen record of what he bought lol. He was excited because Patrick had pointed out things in NYC that he wanted and Josh wanted to get them all for him.
I just want to say you are one amazing lady!!! If I didn’t live in New Zealand i would love to hang out with you and cook etc i love to cook for other people and i looove to put your groceries away! Organising is my best thing!😊i feel like you have a very busy life but love your life and i love that!! Such a kind sweet hearted person x god bless you all
Wegmens seems like a really nice big grocery store. Wish we had one!
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Definitely looks better than Wal-Mart. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
Please look at the expiration dates on the milk etc. I had to take back milk at Walmart sour quick way b4 it expires. I lost 3 different time. Everybody watch out for that it spoil quicker.
Always love your grocery hauls. I find going grocery shopping is one of my favorite things to do.
I just found your videos, and I am so glad. You just emanate joy and peacefulness. You give me so much inspiration as a mother myself to four awesome kiddos. Thank you for sharing what you do, your kids are blessed to have you!!
Thank you so much!🧡🧡🧡
I'm a mother of 4 and I must say I enjoy doing grocery hauls and taking my kids along with me lol especially so they can put all the food in car🤣great video...
Just curious, if you only buy what you need each week, how/when do you stock your food storage?
I love the shopping trips and the breakfast videos....the afternoon snack board is a bit too much for my anxiety but l love most other vids...you always have so much energy...