WHAT $200 🇨🇦 GETS YOU FOR GROCERIES IN CANADA | SINGLE MOM OF 2 BABIES

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  • @rosalitamarie8836
    @rosalitamarie8836 10 днів тому +26

    Your planning and sticking to the budget worked well. What a great haul, even on Canada prices. Vanessa, in case someone hasn't told you today, you are a dedicated, beautiful & loving mamma. Hope you are feeling well in these last weeks of pregnancy. Blessings sweet girl.

  • @sandiedrew4086
    @sandiedrew4086 10 днів тому +25

    Hi I’m relieved to hear that your Mom is supportive and helps you. ❤😊

  • @Lovelife.947
    @Lovelife.947 10 днів тому +34

    I just wanted to tell you that things won’t always be this way. I was a single mom with 2 kids for a bit and I completely understand the struggle. You’re an amazing mom and person in general. God has your back! 💜✝️

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +7

      Thank you for the words of encouragement, it means a lot! 🙏

    • @FourHuskyHomestead
      @FourHuskyHomestead 10 днів тому +2

      That’s so true , everything changes in time. Her life can be everything she dreams of. God will give you your hearts desires in time if you focus on him. It’s easy to lose hope when it’s happening to you. But there is so much room for hope. I know she will one day she will have it all. ❤

  • @lynhanna917
    @lynhanna917 9 днів тому +3

    I would buy 3% milk and split it between two containers then fill those with water to give me 1 1\2% milk (almost two%). Powdered milk was cheaper buy it had to be really cold or you could taste the difference. The kids got milk with meals or before bed but the rest of the time it was water in their own cup. They drank it easier in their very own cup that they chose at the store. When training my granddaughter she was into Diego but they didn't make a girl version of Diego underware so she wore boys! It made it easier to keep her favorite underware dry and when that control was mastered we discovered pink underware, her new favorite color!

  • @Lola8691D
    @Lola8691D 2 дні тому

    How I shopped when my kids were small, except I had no one to watch my kids, they behaved though. I had my three kids far apart, so I never stressed. Women are so so strong and dependent. I enjoy your single mom videos. My daughter had fun shopping with me, at the end, we calculated it all up, if we had a bit left over, she could get something special.

  • @Bettyblues21
    @Bettyblues21 10 днів тому +5

    New sub ❤ I love watching your channel. It makes me appreciate the small things in life when it gets hard. You’re so appreciative in the things you receive. Wish I had extra to help you out but I’m a single person with a single income 😢. Your an amazing mom and the more reason I watch is Penelope is the cutest little princess ever. Love the bond you both have and can’t wait to see the new baby girl.

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      You are so sweet!! So happy you are here and love to watch my videos 🥰🥰🥰

  • @LizWatts-o1o
    @LizWatts-o1o 10 днів тому +6

    Great grocery haul Vanessa! I can see your point of only buying the quantity of food that you need for the week to stay on budget. I think you got a good variety of food to have for the week, take care🙂

  • @laughinlori6893
    @laughinlori6893 10 днів тому +4

    I buy all the "convenience" foods too, but you can save money by grating block cheese yourself, slicing whole mushrooms, or cubing cheese into little containers for a snack. Sometimes, it appears to be equal in price, but you are paying more per kg for the convenience.

  • @Debbie-k6u
    @Debbie-k6u День тому

    It’s so sad that your daughters dad wants nothing to do with her, and she is so sweet and a smart little girl, it breaks my heart when I hear this, I myself have the same problem, his dad never wanted to be in his life either 😢 but you are doing an amazing job of being a great mom, I can hardly wait until the new miss bean is born, and I just subscribed to your channel today, so take care and all the best❤❤

  • @Olivia_Nicole1999
    @Olivia_Nicole1999 10 днів тому +7

    Loved this video ! Would love to see them more often

  • @slothy-sloth-sloth5681
    @slothy-sloth-sloth5681 10 днів тому +4

    You did great with the grocery haul. We have a little more wiggle room in our budget but I still plan 4 dinners per week and buy the supplies for those dinners. We eat the leftovers from another dinner or lunch. I know roughly what we like for breakfast/lunch. Groceries are so damn expensive, you really have to plan.

  • @brendathompson4939
    @brendathompson4939 9 днів тому +2

    Nice haul! You did good! I always have a list to prevent overspending. I can also really look to see where my money goes.

  • @BeautiflyyBargains
    @BeautiflyyBargains 10 днів тому +5

    $200 is what I usually spend a week as well when I go and I'm a mom of 3 big kids. I usually do Walmart pick up on their app I place my order to avoid buying stuff I don't need. I love using the Walmart app. Great Haul and I wish you had a elevator ❤ watching you now for a while and enjoy your videos it's nice to watch people in Canada I can relate to.

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +1

      Thanks! I wish I had an elevator too haha! Glad you enjoy the videos.

    • @BeautiflyyBargains
      @BeautiflyyBargains 10 днів тому

      @heyvanessamartin you remind me of when I was your age and my baby girl and I had our first apartment 💓 I lived in fort mac at the time and loved my little one bedroom starting out as a young mom. My daughter will be 13 on her birthday.

  • @tasha4052
    @tasha4052 10 днів тому +1

    That's exactly how I do our list too! Menu on one side, groceries needed on the other. It helps so much with extra or spontaneous spending!

  • @maleesaparadis9889
    @maleesaparadis9889 10 днів тому +2

    Good job sticking to your budget!!! I love that white mirror behind you.

  • @33snowgal
    @33snowgal 10 днів тому +5

    Nice work! Walmart online had a 10$ off coupon for those pampers this week!

  • @ShelbyLynnW
    @ShelbyLynnW 9 днів тому +1

    Hi Vanessa I’m a newer subscriber. I just wanted to say I really like your content and I think you’re doing a great job! Also your transition with getting the bags and coming back from the store was great!!

  • @sheilabundren2037
    @sheilabundren2037 10 днів тому +2

    Sticking to a list is a great idea. Those'Deals' normally hook you into spending more than you needed. Good job!!. I just wrote my list for Thanksgiving dinner....

  • @saltairandsanddunes
    @saltairandsanddunes 10 днів тому +3

    Hey, be careful- the White Cheddar Pop Corners are soooo addictive!! Nice grocery haul. Take care, have a great week.

  • @christinamontecalvo-fetta5428
    @christinamontecalvo-fetta5428 10 днів тому +2

    Vanessa this is a great book.... thankyou for sharing. Be well and keep your smile sparkling ❤

  • @sandiedrew4086
    @sandiedrew4086 10 днів тому +3

    It is so very hard these just to survive in Canada . You are doing great and are such a good mom. ❤😊

  • @karinababy6557
    @karinababy6557 10 днів тому +4

    Appreciate the video. You did excellent!! I also try to go for whole milk, but sometimes the budget doesn't call for it. I am also a mama from Canada 🇨🇦

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +3

      Thanks for watching!

    • @amys5669
      @amys5669 10 днів тому

      @@heyvanessamartin Do you have the equivalent to WIC in Canada to help with food while you are pregnant, nursing and to age 5 for the children? They help with formula and then baby food to table food (milk, eggs, cheese, bread, beans, fruits and veggies)

    • @NomadicIslanders
      @NomadicIslanders 8 днів тому

      @@amys5669I don’t think so but they do have child benefit where they can get up to per month per child depending on their age (age ranges from birth to 18 years). Anyone who has primary custody of their child qualifies.

  • @danakapahu4105
    @danakapahu4105 10 днів тому +4

    Great grocery haul 😊you did a good job 👍🏻 have a blessed day 🌸

  • @jancarlson2165
    @jancarlson2165 10 днів тому +2

    Great job!! Love these types of hauls!! Also i got a couple things for the new baby and something for P! I think you should have gotten it? And are you keeping that up for a while? Love you!!!❤❤❤❤

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +2

      I missed a package the other day so have to go pick something up! Will keep up the registry while items on it are still available for people to get. Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Kibbygirl80
    @Kibbygirl80 10 днів тому +4

    I'd highly recommend getting a stair climber utility cart! You can fit so much in them and they do all the work (well most of it lol)

  • @carinainiguez9103
    @carinainiguez9103 8 днів тому

    You’re glowing and looking beautiful Vanessa 🩵🩵

  • @lisacorley1626
    @lisacorley1626 10 днів тому +1

    hi vanessa glad you got some time to do what you needed hopefully soon no more carrying things up and down all those stairs you seem happier today

  • @nathanaelandmichellecraig3079
    @nathanaelandmichellecraig3079 9 днів тому

    Hi, fellow mommy here… I wanted to explain that it’s a girl commenting ( I don’t know why I made my @ name to include hubby but it was a long time ago ) anyway I really appreciate your videos about your life in Canada and also tell you how cute your little bump is. Your videos make me smile and I hope you have a wonderful day ❤😊

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  9 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much! I’m glad my videos make you smile. 🥰

  • @debbieframpton3857
    @debbieframpton3857 9 днів тому +1

    I believe buying generic would have saved you a little more money and stretched your budget. I'm always looking for markdown and clearance items.

  • @mandymccracken1991
    @mandymccracken1991 10 днів тому +2

    PopCorners are amazing… They were also on sale today at my market here in the US! I got 2 cinnamon (my fav) and 1 of the Sweet and Salty Kettle.

  • @AmandaLeeRex
    @AmandaLeeRex 6 днів тому

    I cannot believe baby girl #2 is almost here. Where have I been these past months? Feels like yesterday you announced! 😂

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  6 днів тому

      It’s so hard to walk around now it feels so surreal I’m going to birth another baby soon! Can’t wait to have my very own newborn again 🥹🥹🥹

  • @gigimac8459
    @gigimac8459 10 днів тому

    You did such a great job sticking to your list. You are such a great mom, Vanessa. I have the Walmart delivery service. It has saved me so much money by not going into the store. I make my list, do my meal planning for the week and place my order. I wish you had an elevator in your building to help get those groceries into your apartment. Thanks for the great video!

  • @tammyr2966
    @tammyr2966 10 днів тому +1

    Great job sticking to your list and planning! I too have to do that, otherwise, I’ll go over budget and buy things I don’t need! I feel for you, I used to have to carry groceries and two babies up two flights of stairs with two other little ones, trailing behind! I can’t even imagine 4 flights of stairs! Those days don’t last, but it’s sure hard. Just rest between if you can. I sent you a couple things for baby, from the US (Canadian Amazon), hope you get them soon!

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      You’re amazing!! Thank you so much!! Will do another unboxing haul since I have a few things coming 🥰🥰🥰

  • @scorpionpro
    @scorpionpro 10 днів тому +1

    proud of you Nessa ❤

  • @shonadumansky9477
    @shonadumansky9477 10 днів тому +1

    That’s awesome Vanessa ! I make a list also ( i have 3 adult kids who are on their own ? I do exactly that , make a menu and then make a list ! Food is so expensive and I don’t want to waste anything so I find making a list very helpful ! And I never go shopping while I’m hungry that’s a big no no for me ! Anyway Vanessa I enjoyed your video 🙏🏼🩷🩷🩷

  • @AmberRoo
    @AmberRoo 10 днів тому +2

    I dont think itve ever seen lasagne rolls ups, but sounds delicious 😊 Definitely share your meal prep, 😊 May give us meal inspiration

  • @ErinFinch-li9zo
    @ErinFinch-li9zo 10 днів тому

    You are doing a fantastic job! You are a good mom! Remember that! ❤️

  • @sasha_roman
    @sasha_roman 10 днів тому +2

    11:39 the white cheddar chips are so good yum 🤤

  • @laidbackreacts
    @laidbackreacts 10 днів тому +1

    Was interesting seeing what kind of foods you can get in BC. Definitely more expensive there but the food looks pretty decent quality and quite a lot of organic food stuffs. Good food is important, I always prioritise getting good food as it is important. Looks like about £100 worth of groceries there but I think Canadian dollar is different than American and pound sterling and us dollar are not far off now. Thanks for posting!

  • @aproverbshome173
    @aproverbshome173 10 днів тому

    Great Haul Vannessa! Very smart way to shop!

  • @JosieBClark
    @JosieBClark 10 днів тому +3

    Groceries are so ridiculous 😢 it's so sad ugh. But I'm glad you got some good stuff

    • @ajcrum3689
      @ajcrum3689 10 днів тому

      i know i now dread going i never wanna go now cause everything is so expensive

  • @Tammy-e8c
    @Tammy-e8c 7 днів тому

    I’m proud that you stuck to your budget. Great job. I didn’t think that was a lot of food for 200.00 but you had diapers and paper supplies, which can be expensive.

  • @ashlieleavelle
    @ashlieleavelle 10 днів тому

    I am so excited that your baby is almost here.

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +1

      Me too it is starting to feel more real and I’m so excited to hold my very own newborn again 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

  • @lanatrapp1589
    @lanatrapp1589 10 днів тому

    Wow. I will never complain again about the price of food again. You did great and you're eating healthy. Good job Mom. I just found your channel. You're wonderful.

  • @carlenekalebaugh864
    @carlenekalebaugh864 10 днів тому

    You should be proud of sticking to your budget and doing a meal plan! bravo!

  • @RuebenNomura
    @RuebenNomura 10 днів тому +1

    Morning from Hawaii enjoy life as a mom and buy groceries for your kids that good

  • @angelabuonocore8942
    @angelabuonocore8942 10 днів тому +1

    Enjoyed this video. I'm from the UK and have Canadian friends and it sounds an extortionate country to live in financially xx

  • @jessicatounkara8753
    @jessicatounkara8753 10 днів тому +2

    You can try a cheaper diaper brand to save money. Luvs are good and cheaper.

  • @chrystalsmith4453
    @chrystalsmith4453 10 днів тому +1

    We are 2 adults in Ontario we spend 400 at Costco's once a year and are budget is 60 a week I only shop sales we do go to BC about once a year and the prices are much higher than here but i love BC

  • @thehapamommy
    @thehapamommy 10 днів тому

    We have iPhones and we use the notes app to make our grocery list in a bullet list form and check it off as we pick it up. We write the meal and then items needed below. You can write the price next to it if it helps
    This helps us keep on track and not buy lots of extras.

  • @mrsjustine21
    @mrsjustine21 10 днів тому

    i definitely grocery shop differently then you, however - i think next week i am going to try and stick to a budget & meal plan

  • @belindamurone5516
    @belindamurone5516 10 днів тому

    Your so spot on in terms if something is on sale. Sometimes when my kids are going through a craze of loving Teddy Bear choc biscuits for eg and they are on sale l will buy up 5 packets - but then they get sick of them and they are still sitting in the pantry 2 months later 😊

  • @sophietrethewey373
    @sophietrethewey373 10 днів тому

    love this video. i love your earrings by the way :) also i was thinking maby for some christmas content and baby content maby u could do some shopping for christmas on a budget or shopping for newborn on a budget :)

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      Thank you so much! I'll keep those ideas in mind for future videos 😊

  • @tammyfrace3295
    @tammyfrace3295 7 днів тому

    Great job! Im proud if you!

  • @jennifercurtis8229
    @jennifercurtis8229 10 днів тому

    I was also a single mom of a toddler and pregnant with my second daughter… long crazy story and yes bad choices on my part BUT that was 18 years ago and I’m absolutely thriving now. I went on to find my husband when my girls were 2 and 6 and together we also had our son. My 22 and 18 year old daughters are both in college now doing absolutely amazing, my 11 year old son has 2 loving parents in the home with him, and we are living in our dream home with no money problems and just reaping the rewards of decades of hard work. It’s truly possible to live your dream life if you work hard even if you start in a difficult situation. Seeing your life reminds me so much of how I started my adult life but at 41 I don’t even know who that girl is anymore! It was a hard but rewarding journey and I never gave up on bettering myself! You can do it too! ❤

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      That's an amazing story! Thank you for sharing your journey! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @gensguineas
    @gensguineas 10 днів тому +1

    Way to go, mama, great job!

  • @DChristine72
    @DChristine72 10 днів тому

    I’m a hazelnut coffee mate drinker. And I prefer the Great Value French roast coffee over name brand. In America it is a purple box. Same price

  • @rosalitamarie8836
    @rosalitamarie8836 10 днів тому +5

    I thought milk in Canada came in a bag? Is that only certain stores? In the U.S. as far as I know, we only sell in cartons and plastic. I transfer our milk into a glass pitcher (like my grandmother did). There is something about the glass pitcher that makes the milk taste so darn good.

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +2

      I’ve heard this too! Maybe in other provinces because I’ve never personally seen it. I’ll have to try the glass pitcher! 🥰

    • @jenfoster128
      @jenfoster128 10 днів тому +3

      That's in Ontario. Everywhere else it comes in a plastic jug or carton.

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 10 днів тому +1

      @@heyvanessamartin Bagged milk here in Ontario! I don’t think it is every province!

    • @MissJennyLeexo
      @MissJennyLeexo 10 днів тому

      I have to make a list myself or I’ll end up buying something I did not plan on and that’s not good .sometimes I get home delivery though too . I usually spend most $400 a month all together on food and household stuff and shower stuff

    • @laughinlori6893
      @laughinlori6893 10 днів тому +3

      BC used to have bagged milk, but that was in the 70s. (Yes, I am old!)

  • @Judi-lm2fj
    @Judi-lm2fj 10 днів тому +3

    Great job with the budget.

  • @Des-cx5vn
    @Des-cx5vn 7 днів тому

    Will you be doing a Stocking stuffer/what I got my child for Christmas video? 🙂

  • @autumnwinter5035
    @autumnwinter5035 10 днів тому +1

    You did a great job I have a tight budget too so it can be hard but you did good 😊

  • @deefitzgerald2906
    @deefitzgerald2906 10 днів тому +2

    In the World that We ALL are Living in EVERYONE has to do this….U are NOT ALONE….U are Lucky to Live in Canada 🇨🇦 What a
    Beautiful Place To Live and Raise Your Children…..I watch MANY People who live in Canada 🇨🇦…..U and Your BEAUTIFUL Children Will
    Be Fine U will Look Back and Have so MANY Memories and Money 💰 will NOT be Important….

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +1

      Thank you so much ❤️❤️

    • @sj9410
      @sj9410 10 днів тому

      No not everyone, there are a lot of people with money who don't even blink at the price of groceries

    • @deefitzgerald2906
      @deefitzgerald2906 10 днів тому

      @@sj9410 your Right….But even those People can see the Prices….People with Lots of Money can be the MOST PENENY PINCHERS….

  • @jaynemarie81
    @jaynemarie81 10 днів тому +1

    'I had the evening to myself grocery shopping, this is what it's like to have fun as a mom!' Cracked me up 🤣🤣

  • @jillcarlson8142
    @jillcarlson8142 10 днів тому

    I shop like this also. That way nothing goes to waste.

  • @stephaniebarsic7082
    @stephaniebarsic7082 10 днів тому +1

    If ur potty training try the parents choice pull ups, they r cheaper

  • @nutrirebyanaluarrivillaga2646
    @nutrirebyanaluarrivillaga2646 10 днів тому

    You are correct, she doesn’t need whole milk anymore :) dietitian here! ❤

  • @ruthbates9047
    @ruthbates9047 9 днів тому

    Good for you i can never stick to a list

  • @homewithkarri4486
    @homewithkarri4486 10 днів тому

    Such a fun video! 😀 I do the same thing when it comes to sales. I don’t always get what the sale is just what we need 😊 Now last week Arm & Hammer laundry detergent had a great sale buy one get one free for $5.99 (US currency) so I got 2 bottles for $5.99 😀 That I couldn’t pass up lol & sometimes Tyson brand chicken does buy one get one free with chicken breasts (3 breasts in a pack) & I do that lol. I’d love if you shared the lasagna roll up recipe 😀 It would be something different to make for my family 😊 Lastly your hair was so cute in this video! 😀 Have a great week! 🤗

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +1

      I will share the lasagna roll up recipe in a future video for sure! 🥰

    • @homewithkarri4486
      @homewithkarri4486 10 днів тому

      Thank you! Looking forward to it! 😀🤗

  • @lauraj6111
    @lauraj6111 10 днів тому

    Great job 🎉. Im obsessed with saving money 😂 . Does the Walmarts in CA do online ordering/ delivery? May wanna look into that so you dont have to haul everything up 4 flights of stairs ❤.

  • @Jetty-e6f
    @Jetty-e6f 9 днів тому +2

    hello, leuke video, je zegt : klein budget, 200 dollar voor een week, nu weet ik niet of dat hetzelfde is als 200 euro (ben van nederland/holland) maar 200 is hier echt geen : klein budget, is hier echt wel llink geld,

    • @clydare
      @clydare 9 днів тому

      Twee honderd Canadese dollars is gelijk aan €134! Ik woon in Ierland. Mijn wekelijkse boodschappen kost ongeveer €100. Ik woon met mijn twee katten

  • @meghanhertzog2426
    @meghanhertzog2426 8 днів тому

    Loved this! ❤❤❤ I get carried away when it's "on sale," and I think retailers know this!! Like, I needed one, but why did I get 4 and save like $1...😂😂😂 in reality, I spent $4 more 🥴

  • @michelleclawsey9565
    @michelleclawsey9565 8 днів тому

    Hello new here .Great shop .Hi from Ontario Canada ❤

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  8 днів тому

      Thank you for watching! I'm glad you liked the shop! 🥰

  • @Miranda34m
    @Miranda34m 10 днів тому

    I just bought 2% today as well to try on my toddler and myself normally I do whole! That’s funny

  • @jenfoster128
    @jenfoster128 10 днів тому

    Great haul!

  • @FourHuskyHomestead
    @FourHuskyHomestead 10 днів тому

    Is it possible to get an apartment on a lower floor at some point ? I’m just thinking it would be easier with 2 little ones. Do they have Aldi ‘s in Canada 🇨🇦. What discount stores do they have in Canada ?
    I remembered my husband loved Tim Horton ‘s coffee when he was working in Canada in 2010. It was a brief job but he enjoyed the opportunity to travel up there for work. He had to go quickly too. And the state department rushed his work visa through in a couple days. It was like he came home on a Friday saying in need to go to Canada for a month and that Monday I was dropping him off at the airport. He returned home on June 5 th and it was snowing that day in Canada. We left for a Florida vacation upon his arrival home, we laughed about how he was in snow ⛄️ and then at the beach 🏝️ that week. We thought we would visit there in the future, he wanted me to see Canada. But I was very sick about that time and I got much worse. I ended up completely disabled by 2011. So we never got to go. But we still travel in the states. Much smaller trips. So glad I can do that. I get to go to the beach this week. It supposed to be 80 and sunny. I hope so. I need some vitamin D. You did good on your haul. Try to rest ! Get your feet up ! LA ❤

  • @ajcrum3689
    @ajcrum3689 10 днів тому

    great haul mama. you did really good sticking to ur list . i do instacart so i stay out of the store 😂

  • @kristynvlogs4780
    @kristynvlogs4780 10 днів тому +2

    I've done this before too. I have been embarrassed when people stare when I do this

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +3

      Oh you can’t care about what others think! I’m so far past that lol I take my dang time (it’s like my personal vacation time) 😂😂

  • @anneprice3415
    @anneprice3415 10 днів тому

    Great job!! 👍

  • @herhomemakingheart
    @herhomemakingheart 10 днів тому +1

    Comes out with water and a bag of Dorito’s, hahahah jk! 😜🤭 watching now ❤❤

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      Exactly!!! 😂😂

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 10 днів тому

      @@heyvanessamartin I mean you said necessities LOL!!! 😂❤ I always love these videos from you haha the shopping ones are my fave whether it is grocery hauls or otherwise

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      Necessities for me I would switch the water to Coke Zero lol Glad you like these videos!! 🥰

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 10 днів тому

      Grocery shopping without my kids IS my weekly outing! 😂❤ I really do enjoy it lol!!

    • @herhomemakingheart
      @herhomemakingheart 10 днів тому

      @ Oh that one is good too!!

  • @kathymurdocco5156
    @kathymurdocco5156 10 днів тому

    Enjoy your meals

  • @elaine1261
    @elaine1261 10 днів тому

    This was a very sensible enjoyable video to watch. You are so much better than the silly voices and weird faces. This is the content you should be filming! Good for you for sticking to your budget!

  • @sallybeattie3982
    @sallybeattie3982 10 днів тому +2

    Well done. How is the potty training going?

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +2

      It’s going good! I decided to keep it the same at home and daycare to make it less stressful. So Penelope is in pull ups but she still tells me when she needs to go and she asked to use the big potty now. She doesn’t even want to use her little training potty anymore 🥹 we’ll see how this week at daycare goes if she can get used to the daycare potty and telling them when she needs to go, then we’ll go pick out big girl undies 🥰 I feel good with that plan and more relaxed.

    • @sallybeattie3982
      @sallybeattie3982 10 днів тому +1

      @heyvanessamartin aaah thats great. Penelope is such a bright little button. ❤️

  • @stephaniebarsic7082
    @stephaniebarsic7082 10 днів тому

    Do they offer wic in Canada. In the US it stands for women,infant and children. They help with food items for the month

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому

      We have something similar here, but it's called the "Canada Child Benefit"

    • @stephaniebarsic7082
      @stephaniebarsic7082 10 днів тому

      @heyvanessamartin wic u get a card and they cover 1lb cheese doz egg pb, fruits vegs milk whole wheat

  • @NewzTrendz15
    @NewzTrendz15 10 днів тому

    Are you still getting the food pantry boxes??

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +2

      I like to visit the food bank once a month when needed.

  • @navruzmeldamiyase3739
    @navruzmeldamiyase3739 10 днів тому +3

    Hey quick tip get a wagon and it will be easier of you have a elevator in your building

  • @gettingjamieback1888
    @gettingjamieback1888 10 днів тому

    Single mom of a now 8 and 9 years old in vermont. I have raised them alone for the last 7 years. No child support, no government help. Such a struggle. I make just enough to get no help but barley making by. All on just my income alone. Girly if I can do it on just $3000.00 per month income covering ALL expenses. You can do it.

  • @scorpionpro
    @scorpionpro 10 днів тому

    Is there not an apt available on the lower floor ? When the baby comes i worry about you lugging 2 kids your bag etc up and down 4 flights of steps

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  10 днів тому +1

      There actually is a 1 bedroom available on the ground floor at the moment but it’s not worth the move unless to a 2 bedroom and I still don’t want to pay $2000/month before utilities for a 2 bedroom.

    • @laughinlori6893
      @laughinlori6893 10 днів тому +1

      With the housing crisis, most landlords would call that a new lease and raise the rent for the one bedroom. 😢

    • @scorpionpro
      @scorpionpro 10 днів тому

      @laughinlori6893 that's sad

  • @shannonmiller9548
    @shannonmiller9548 10 днів тому +1

    Sadly, Walmart is not the cheapest place to buy groceries. Their meat is ridiculously expensive when you actually break it down to price per kilogram. And when you factor in the quality? Not worth it.

  • @heidipower7842
    @heidipower7842 10 днів тому

    Annie’s is very good

  • @naomihartman6623
    @naomihartman6623 9 днів тому

    Babies need full cream milk for their growing bones I would not give. 2% milk to a tolder

  • @catwarrior17
    @catwarrior17 10 днів тому +1

    Girl I don't even like walking up one flight of stairs let alone 4 and I'm not even pregnant so complain away.

  • @AmandaDarby89
    @AmandaDarby89 9 днів тому

    200 for 1 week is a tight budget?
    We spend that on 5 people sometimes only 60 dollars for a week

  • @kathymurdocco5156
    @kathymurdocco5156 10 днів тому

    Like your GLASSES

  • @DoraRenzi-z9j
    @DoraRenzi-z9j 9 днів тому

    I just subscribe

  • @susanhabkirk2689
    @susanhabkirk2689 9 днів тому

    What part of Canada 🇨🇦 are from because I'm from Ontario just an hour outside of Toronto and we only have bag milk no where jug

  • @sha-sha7665
    @sha-sha7665 10 днів тому

    Wow that is very little groceries for 200 bucks!!!

  • @HiStuartWard
    @HiStuartWard 10 днів тому

    9:07 Tim Horton’s canned soup??? #sodiumblaster

  • @movervantes783
    @movervantes783 10 днів тому

    Walmart is so expensive for groceries

  • @elizabethczuba2172
    @elizabethczuba2172 10 днів тому

    im in canada, and youre lucky.. that would cost more then 200$ here. i think anyways

  • @nicolesanders6878
    @nicolesanders6878 9 днів тому

    Why doesn’t the father help? Just curious.

    • @Nunya-kb1zi
      @Nunya-kb1zi 9 днів тому

      Honestly I'm not even being mean a lot of these women get on here and complain that they guys DON'T HELP WITH THE KID OR KIDS THAT THEY ALREADY HAVE BUT YET ARE PREGNANT AGAIN THIS HAS TO STOP

    • @heyvanessamartin
      @heyvanessamartin  9 днів тому

      So what is happening here is I’m sharing my real life on UA-cam. Plain and simple. The father pays partial child support otherwise he is not involved. Not only is he not safe but he has zero interest on top of that. He’s busy with a new single mom of 3 kids and another child with someone else.