I'm disabled and grocery pickup and delivery make my life so much easier. My sister will pick out my produce for me when she comes to help me, and I thank her for it every time! When I go to the store, I can only get one bagful of stuff.
I love the concept of grocery pick up & delivery, but I also cannot fathom anyone else picking out my produce (or meat!) thank you for validating these feelings haha
Freezer stock up sounds good. Now that I work nights and my sister works days we need quick meal ideas. I work from home so we eat together,but she has to cook.snd some days she gets home late. So quick is the name of the game
I definitely want to see your easy freezer meals. Life gets really busy & sometimes we need to not feel guilty about hitting the "easy" button. (guilty😬). ❤️😉👍🙏
YES PLEASE a school lunch video! I just purchased some little snack containers at the Dollar Tree and my youngest is going back to in person/brick and mortar!! I would LOVE to see what you’re making and what others are doing as well!! Thank you so much for your wonderful real life everyday salt of the earth mom content! It’s greatly appreciated
Oh gosh, city folk. We lived among the bears, they sat in the front yard and walked on the front porch, and walked the back yard. We only had one scare. Gosh, those prices were really good.
I would love to see a video about your favorite quick things to have on hand, for those hard rushed nights. New to your channel and enjoying your content! 😊
Please do that freezer video. I live by myself, and I do similar to that - my go-to is fish filets (already cooked), broccoli add a piece of pepper jack cheese on top, and sweet potato fries. I put all in the air fryer at one time and cook it.
Working on trying to make the best of things, trying to see the good in things...you and me both, Mindy. *LOL* I appreciate your honesty. The struggle is real!
We love Sam's Club prepared meals! I usually grab a pot pie when I shop also and that's our meal for the evening. It's hard to cook a meal after I've shopped for groceries for half the day. I also buy those and take to new moms or anyone needing extra help. They are freezer friendly and you don't have to worry about returning a dish. The chicken alfredo is another good one.
I would love to see the video about frozen food options for when diners fall through. I am always looking for ideas for that. It is cheaper then eating out.
I live in VEGAS. I’m a Sniths Shopper! I’ve got it dialed in & just buy produce & my “Stock ups”!! The bread Clearance has been my savior lately!! & Bread freezes fantastically. Got 3 big cheesecake brown Bread double packs normally 5.50 & they were marked down to 1$!! 16 brioche hamburger buns 1.50! 🤩🤩🤩
I’m not big on prepping freezer meals so I’d LOVE to see some convenience freezer meals! Especially with school starting and all the craziness that comes along with it!
I'm with you on the pessimist/realist thing as this is me. It is a mindset thing! My problem time is at work but I am trying and it's not always easy. Home stuff I just deal with it as it is what it is work..I'm trying.
Air Fryer Update: I have tested my air fryer and I can confirm that not only does it to do beautiful toasted sandwiches and croissants (at cafe level!) but also plain toast! That is not so useful for you because with such a large family you must need lots of toast all at once, but I often only want one slice and I am short of bench space so not needing to have a toaster out is a huge plus! Great for all solo people. I do always enjoy a USA grocery haul video. I can recommend a channel called Acre Homestead, hosted by Becky from Oregon. Great channel! Thank you for the video!
I don't do grocery pickup either because I not only have to price compare, I am the same way about produce: I have to pick it out. I rarely see red dot discounts on bread at my local Aldi, where I shop once a week and get most of my groceries.
Youre videos are coming in handy as far as the use it up things go. I have to defrost my freezer so im going through it now tossing old things and using everything i can. Once im done with that then i will definitely need a video about what you keep on hand. Thanks
Mindy - Honestly... I'm a mom with 2 kids, 10 years old and 2.5. I NEED back to school ideas. My oldest is about to hit middle school next year, and I've got to get him in the habit of helping get lunches packed. We got lucky - the school he's in now has free lunches for ALL students, regardless of income. Something about it being cheaper to feed all the kids vs only some. But I told him, when you advance next year, you're not gonna be getting the school lunches. You'll have to eat YOUR lunch you and I pack the night before! I don't know how to get him interested in helping with meal ideas. He gives the entire attitude of "well, its not my job to figure it out" when I ask him to help with stuff FOR him... Plus, we dont make much. Just above the line that says your poor enough for food stamps and help, and not enough to real be able to advance in what we need to do financially, and be legit comfortable. We do utilize food pantries and other opportunities via our church, but often have to purchase other stuff to make stuff full meals/more comfortable for the boys. Please. Any suggestions would be a godsend. Thanks for all you do!
I picked up the Ruffles Rogue Twists for a backyard camping sleepover my kids had and I thought they tasted like freeze-dried rotini pasta! Not all that bad and no gluten-containing ingredients. I have celiac disease and tried several of them even though they weren't labeled GF, but did not have any adverse reactions. Overall a thumbs up and I'd buy again!
Would love the freezer convenience meals. I have three starting school, soccer starts the second day back and I’m 15 weeks pregnant 😂 soooooo all the tips please!
Mindy a cheap meal I sometimes do is ground chicken patties but I put cheese and broccoli in them with bread crumbs/ egg binder. Then brown them up in a skillet or oven. Then dip in ranch. Very yummy
Oh wow! That would scare me. I guess because we don’t have bears in our area. We do, however, get raccoons. And there’s a whole family of them that live in the storm drain by our house. 😳
I agree with you about selecting my own produce - you did very well at tne Kroger store - Kroger’s is the main store where I am & I have a love/hate relationship with it - but I try to stock up with sales
LOL at the Little Shop of Horrors reference! I had to do a double check to see if I misheard you 😂 That soundtrack has been on loop in my house recently!
I have shopped at that Smiths many times ! I love Taos ! I wish we had gone there to escape the Texas heat ! Love the bear !!! I feel the same way you do, I want to pick out my own produce !!!
They're building a new Aldi just blocks from me! Can't wait! Always love to see your shopping hauls, especially when traveling.. It's always interesting to see what areas of the country get that aren't available everywhere.
Definitely interested in the freezer stock up for quick meal ideas! Sorry your vacation got cut short, but glad you got to have your staycation with your hubby! ❤
I have been trying to find ideas for breakfasts I can make ahead and then bring to the office and warm up! I'd love to see a make-ahead breakfast video, if you have one? (I'm going to check your past videos next!) Breakfast bowls are on my list of things to try!!
I am definitely up for a quick and easy freezer meal video!! I’m a real fix it and forget meal person. Being out of the house 40-55 hours a week I have to be that way!!
I just love your videos! I made the strawberry cheesecake parfaits for a ladies' devotional swap. I doubled the recipe and made it layered in a 9x13. Was a big hit. Several asked for the recipe, and I sent them your video link. ❤
I do Instacart, if you put in the notes what kind of produce you want, it helps the people who aren't good at picking produce do it better. I love veggies so I'm super familiar with what produce looks better. But if you put like "asparagus that's not slimy or not super thin" it helps people who aren't familiar with it, pick it better. 👍
We recently moved from the city into a small town outside of the city. Kroger's had closed all it's stores in the city years ago and now the only places you can find them is in the mid size towns around the city. Recently found out that the closest grocery store to us now is a Kroger's.
We are Fred Meyer shoppers so it was nice to see stuff/store brands we actually use! We don’t have a lot of stores in the PNW everyone else seems to have. I hope to go somewhere with an Aldi someday. Lol
Hi Mindy. Sorry your vacation got cut short. I like you am trying to be more positive and see try to see things in a different light. I’m one of those realistic people too however sometimes we do get misunderstood as pessimistic. 😮. I love these chatty videos ❤
I definitely would like to see a video of easy convenient foods. We do those on Mondays usually. Becuz we've had to much weekend fun lol. I am tired of my usual. I have found great things watching this channel! Maybe a fall version! My summer version I've exhausted lol
Never bought that chicken pot pie but the chicken fettucine alfredo is SO GOOD and great for dinner on grocery shopping days (because who can be bothered to cook after all that?)
Our camping hauls always include chips, cookies, and other things that we don’t have on a regular basis. 😂 Our nearest Kroger store is about 40 minutes away, but maybe I should make the drive occasionally because those are some great prices! One on one time with your hubby was God’s plan. 😉
I did a pandemic grocery pickup several times (never did them pre-pandemic) and I agree with the produce comment. That said, I need to get my freezer cleared out and do it with college-friendly meal prep for lunches (when we get home, it will be late on two nights, so it's dinner packed also). Still trying to plan those out. 😂
You find such good deals at stores we don't have in Washington state. aka Aldi and Sam's club. Yes I would like a video for meals when things go wrong and you need to change what you were going to have. Well two weeks was enough and happy for the Grandparents they go extra time with the Grands and you and hubby got time for yourself. win win.
I would love to see the freezer meal video. Also, this is just something I'd like your take on, so maybe you could do a video if you have time - I'd like to know why your family doesn't eat a particular way (plant based, vegetarian, keto, weight watchers, etc.). I've watched you for years, and I so appreciate your motherly, Godly advice. I'm a millennial mom as well, but my kids are a bit younger than yours, and I so enjoy seeing how you mother your family. I know you did weight watchers at one point, and I saw a video where you briefly explained why you stopped, but I'd love to see more - especially with the growing body of plant based diets / trends and possibly you could touch on weight loss (if you're comfortable). I love your content, and again, I so appreciate you!!
Hi Mindy, I would love to see a freezer convenience video. When I don’t have those quick meals in the freezer we can be tempted to get takeout or have my husband pick up dinner and it is soooo expensive right now. We always serve quick fruits and veggies with the freezer meal so to us it is way healthier to have those easy meals in our freezer than to get takeout. Plus our girls really don’t like restaurant food. Great video, thank you!!!
I do grocery pick up frequently at Kroger and I rarely have an issue with the produce they pick for me. Aldi produce spoils more quickly so I do not do pick up from Aldi.
"Be yourself, but be your best self, Melinda Ann" ♥♥♥
I'm with you, Mindy, I would never let anyone else pick out my produce for me!
Me too!
I'm disabled and grocery pickup and delivery make my life so much easier. My sister will pick out my produce for me when she comes to help me, and I thank her for it every time! When I go to the store, I can only get one bagful of stuff.
I hear you about produce BUT the Giant grocery store has superb produce and people really have never let me down! I am lucky!
I love the concept of grocery pick up & delivery, but I also cannot fathom anyone else picking out my produce (or meat!) thank you for validating these feelings haha
Yes Mindy! Sign me up for easy freezer meal ideas! 🥳
I plan to film it this week!
I really love watching you. You are real and I think we all need that. No one is perfect. You are a normal working mom giving us all great ideas
I really appreciate that feedback. It’s important to me to show everyday life for us and be realistic. :)
I would definitely be interested in a convenience meal freezer haul.
We love the chicken pot pie from Sam’s Club!!! It’s the one dinner my whole family can agree on!!!❤
And YES to the stock the freezer video!!!
Yes back to school freezer meals
Freezer stock up sounds good. Now that I work nights and my sister works days we need quick meal ideas. I work from home so we eat together,but she has to cook.snd some days she gets home late. So quick is the name of the game
I definitely want to see your easy freezer meals. Life gets really busy & sometimes we need to not feel guilty about hitting the "easy" button. (guilty😬). ❤️😉👍🙏
YES PLEASE a school lunch video! I just purchased some little snack containers at the Dollar Tree and my youngest is going back to in person/brick and mortar!! I would LOVE to see what you’re making and what others are doing as well!! Thank you so much for your wonderful real life everyday salt of the earth mom content! It’s greatly appreciated
Love the idea of convenient freezer meals!
Oh gosh, city folk. We lived among the bears, they sat in the front yard and walked on the front porch, and walked the back yard. We only had one scare. Gosh, those prices were really good.
Bear😮! Lol
Good thing all your groceries were already inside 😊 and you too.
I would love to see a video about your favorite quick things to have on hand, for those hard rushed nights. New to your channel and enjoying your content! 😊
Please do that freezer video. I live by myself, and I do similar to that - my go-to is fish filets (already cooked), broccoli add a piece of pepper jack cheese on top, and sweet potato fries. I put all in the air fryer at one time and cook it.
Love this video as always! And yes! Please do a back to school lunch video...and dinners! 🙂 Thank you!
Yes, grandparents are the best haha
That was alot of food for less than 250, good deal for sure. Glad you were able tp make the best of your vacation. Yes to freeze fast meals.
Working on trying to make the best of things, trying to see the good in things...you and me both, Mindy. *LOL* I appreciate your honesty. The struggle is real!
We love Sam's Club prepared meals! I usually grab a pot pie when I shop also and that's our meal for the evening. It's hard to cook a meal after I've shopped for groceries for half the day. I also buy those and take to new moms or anyone needing extra help. They are freezer friendly and you don't have to worry about returning a dish. The chicken alfredo is another good one.
The ciabatta rolls from Aldi are the best!
I'm glad you made your vacation work. ❤
Would love to see a convenience freezer foods video! My hubby works second shift so I'm always looking looking for quick meals
I would love to see the video about frozen food options for when diners fall through. I am always looking for ideas for that. It is cheaper then eating out.
I plan to film it this week! I’m excited about that idea, I think I can give some good options.
@@SeeMindyMom, perfect! Thank you for all your videos. I find them so helpful. I shared them with some friends.
Yes easy freezer meals!!😊
that Sams Club pot pie is SO good. And SO big!
Yes I would love that frozen meal idea pls x
Yes! Would love the freezer convenience meal video.
Coming soon!
Freezer meals would be great
Yes please!
I am with you on the produce, I like to pick my own.😊
I live in VEGAS. I’m a Sniths Shopper! I’ve got it dialed in & just buy produce & my “Stock ups”!! The bread Clearance has been my savior lately!! & Bread freezes fantastically. Got 3 big cheesecake brown Bread double packs normally 5.50 & they were marked down to 1$!! 16 brioche hamburger buns 1.50! 🤩🤩🤩
Great deals!
I soooo want to see the quick meal stock up for freezer!!!
I would absolutely love to see a video on your freezer convenience meals especially with going back to school.
It’s in the works!
Fruity pebbles is my favorite cereal too
I’m not big on prepping freezer meals so I’d LOVE to see some convenience freezer meals! Especially with school starting and all the craziness that comes along with it!
That’s my thing, too. I much prefer to buy things that heat/prep easily from the freezer. I plan to film that video this week.
@@SeeMindyMom looking forward to it!
I'm with you on the pessimist/realist thing as this is me. It is a mindset thing! My problem time is at work but I am trying and it's not always easy. Home stuff I just deal with it as it is what it is work..I'm trying.
This was such wholesome content. ❤
Yes, love to see your restock
Yes please!! I'd love that video.
Air Fryer Update: I have tested my air fryer and I can confirm that not only does it to do beautiful toasted sandwiches and croissants (at cafe level!) but also plain toast! That is not so useful for you because with such a large family you must need lots of toast all at once, but I often only want one slice and I am short of bench space so not needing to have a toaster out is a huge plus! Great for all solo people. I do always enjoy a USA grocery haul video. I can recommend a channel called Acre Homestead, hosted by Becky from Oregon. Great channel! Thank you for the video!
I love Becky!
Yep! I’m familiar with Becky’s channel! :)
Those Sam's Club chicken pot pies are AMAZING! I don't know what they put in them but they are one of the best I've ever had.
Those prices are really good. I live near a Kroger but don't see prices like that here. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for your sharing!
I don't do grocery pickup either because I not only have to price compare, I am the same way about produce: I have to pick it out. I rarely see red dot discounts on bread at my local Aldi, where I shop once a week and get most of my groceries.
The ruffle twist also come In bbq
Youre videos are coming in handy as far as the use it up things go. I have to defrost my freezer so im going through it now tossing old things and using everything i can. Once im done with that then i will definitely need a video about what you keep on hand. Thanks
i want to pick out my own produce too! I love that you are real! It is comforting to see the real life hits and misses.
Thanks! I appreciate that! :)
I’m with you on picking my own produce!
Mindy - Honestly... I'm a mom with 2 kids, 10 years old and 2.5. I NEED back to school ideas. My oldest is about to hit middle school next year, and I've got to get him in the habit of helping get lunches packed. We got lucky - the school he's in now has free lunches for ALL students, regardless of income. Something about it being cheaper to feed all the kids vs only some. But I told him, when you advance next year, you're not gonna be getting the school lunches. You'll have to eat YOUR lunch you and I pack the night before! I don't know how to get him interested in helping with meal ideas. He gives the entire attitude of "well, its not my job to figure it out" when I ask him to help with stuff FOR him...
Plus, we dont make much. Just above the line that says your poor enough for food stamps and help, and not enough to real be able to advance in what we need to do financially, and be legit comfortable. We do utilize food pantries and other opportunities via our church, but often have to purchase other stuff to make stuff full meals/more comfortable for the boys.
Please. Any suggestions would be a godsend. Thanks for all you do!
So glad I’m not the only one who sings 🎵Suddenly Salad 🎵 😂
I picked up the Ruffles Rogue Twists for a backyard camping sleepover my kids had and I thought they tasted like freeze-dried rotini pasta! Not all that bad and no gluten-containing ingredients. I have celiac disease and tried several of them even though they weren't labeled GF, but did not have any adverse reactions. Overall a thumbs up and I'd buy again!
I want a Kroger in Tulsa!!! I think they have one in okc? So maybe hope? Lol
Mindy a school lunch vid would be great🍎
School lunch video would be great 🙂 if you can
Would love the freezer convenience meals. I have three starting school, soccer starts the second day back and I’m 15 weeks pregnant 😂 soooooo all the tips please!
Mindy a cheap meal I sometimes do is ground chicken patties but I put cheese and broccoli in them with bread crumbs/ egg binder. Then brown them up in a skillet or oven. Then dip in ranch. Very yummy
I have a black bear and her cub in my trash 6 times in the last month.. I'm in Florida.. finally got my trash lock yesterday!!
Oh wow! That would scare me. I guess because we don’t have bears in our area. We do, however, get raccoons. And there’s a whole family of them that live in the storm drain by our house. 😳
I agree with you about selecting my own produce - you did very well at tne Kroger store - Kroger’s is the main store where I am & I have a love/hate relationship with it - but I try to stock up with sales
Wish we had a smith
LOL at the Little Shop of Horrors reference! I had to do a double check to see if I misheard you 😂 That soundtrack has been on loop in my house recently!
If you ever do merch, you should make one that says “be your best self, Melinda Ann” 😊❤️
As someone who has brought butter home in my suitcase, I would have loved. To see what groceries you brought home with you
Sorry you had to go home early, hope you enjoyed our beautiful state!
We did! We plan to go back!
Hope y'all are enjoying New Mexico. I absolutely love Kroger/ Smith's. They have great sales.
Agreed! I wish we had a Kroger affiliate here in Tulsa!
I have shopped at that Smiths many times ! I love Taos ! I wish we had gone there to escape the Texas heat ! Love the bear !!! I feel the same way you do, I want to pick out my own produce !!!
I love the vacation/home grocery comparison. When on vacation…have some treats!
Thanks! And agreed! Vacations are for splurging some. 😊
They're building a new Aldi just blocks from me! Can't wait! Always love to see your shopping hauls, especially when traveling.. It's always interesting to see what areas of the country get that aren't available everywhere.
Definitely interested in the freezer stock up for quick meal ideas! Sorry your vacation got cut short, but glad you got to have your staycation with your hubby! ❤
Yes Mindy I would love to see a freezer grocery haul thanks so much😊
It’s on the list! I plan to film it soon. :)
Grandparents ARE the real superheros!! Lol. 😂
You got a vacation after the vacation! That’s what dreams are made of!
EL Fudge cookies are bomb!
I have been trying to find ideas for breakfasts I can make ahead and then bring to the office and warm up! I'd love to see a make-ahead breakfast video, if you have one? (I'm going to check your past videos next!) Breakfast bowls are on my list of things to try!!
I love Aldi ❤
I am definitely up for a quick and easy freezer meal video!! I’m a real fix it and forget meal person. Being out of the house 40-55 hours a week I have to be that way!!
The Coke Zero Vanilla is the BEST!
I just love your videos!
I made the strawberry cheesecake parfaits for a ladies' devotional swap.
I doubled the recipe and made it layered in a 9x13. Was a big hit. Several asked for the recipe, and I sent them your video link. ❤
Oh I’m so glad they were a hit! Thanks for letting me know! 😊
@SeeMindyMom You're very welcome. Thank-you for sharing with us!
I do Instacart, if you put in the notes what kind of produce you want, it helps the people who aren't good at picking produce do it better. I love veggies so I'm super familiar with what produce looks better. But if you put like "asparagus that's not slimy or not super thin" it helps people who aren't familiar with it, pick it better. 👍
Good tip! Thanks!
We recently moved from the city into a small town outside of the city. Kroger's had closed all it's stores in the city years ago and now the only places you can find them is in the mid size towns around the city. Recently found out that the closest grocery store to us now is a Kroger's.
Your aldi has the bigger blocks if cheese! I'm jelly! Ours hasn't had them in a long while.
THE BEAR!! So cool but also a good reminder to learn safety out there.
Enjoy how REAL you are! Great video as always!
We are Fred Meyer shoppers so it was nice to see stuff/store brands we actually use! We don’t have a lot of stores in the PNW everyone else seems to have. I hope to go somewhere with an Aldi someday. Lol
Hi Mindy. Sorry your vacation got cut short. I like you am trying to be more positive and see try to see things in a different light. I’m one of those realistic people too however sometimes we do get misunderstood as pessimistic. 😮. I love these chatty videos ❤
It’s pretty cool you got video of that bear…
I definitely would like to see a video of easy convenient foods. We do those on Mondays usually. Becuz we've had to much weekend fun lol. I am tired of my usual. I have found great things watching this channel! Maybe a fall version! My summer version I've exhausted lol
Besides produce, I don't do someone else shopping for me is because I look for markdowns.
Yes!!! To the freezer convenience foods. I’ve cooked from scratch for 30+ years. Now, it’s just my husband and I. I want quick and easy.
I plan to film that video this week and hope to have it up soon! :)
Yes, easy quick weeknight meals video, please!
Never bought that chicken pot pie but the chicken fettucine alfredo is SO GOOD and great for dinner on grocery shopping days (because who can be bothered to cook after all that?)
Our camping hauls always include chips, cookies, and other things that we don’t have on a regular basis. 😂 Our nearest Kroger store is about 40 minutes away, but maybe I should make the drive occasionally because those are some great prices! One on one time with your hubby was God’s plan. 😉
Please do the freezer vidoe. I always use pick up but before I acutally have them load the car I run in and choose my own product and meat.
I filmed it last week and it's set to come out Sunday or Monday!
So great you are buying all of the Wisconsin cheese. This dairy farm family thanks you.
I’m in for the easy freezer meals😊
I did a pandemic grocery pickup several times (never did them pre-pandemic) and I agree with the produce comment.
That said, I need to get my freezer cleared out and do it with college-friendly meal prep for lunches (when we get home, it will be late on two nights, so it's dinner packed also). Still trying to plan those out. 😂
You find such good deals at stores we don't have in Washington state. aka Aldi and Sam's club. Yes I would like a video for meals when things go wrong and you need to change what you were going to have. Well two weeks was enough and happy for the Grandparents they go extra time with the Grands and you and hubby got time for yourself. win win.
I agree!
I would love to see the freezer meal video. Also, this is just something I'd like your take on, so maybe you could do a video if you have time - I'd like to know why your family doesn't eat a particular way (plant based, vegetarian, keto, weight watchers, etc.). I've watched you for years, and I so appreciate your motherly, Godly advice. I'm a millennial mom as well, but my kids are a bit younger than yours, and I so enjoy seeing how you mother your family. I know you did weight watchers at one point, and I saw a video where you briefly explained why you stopped, but I'd love to see more - especially with the growing body of plant based diets / trends and possibly you could touch on weight loss (if you're comfortable). I love your content, and again, I so appreciate you!!
Hi Mindy, I would love to see a freezer convenience video. When I don’t have those quick meals in the freezer we can be tempted to get takeout or have my husband pick up dinner and it is soooo expensive right now. We always serve quick fruits and veggies with the freezer meal so to us it is way healthier to have those easy meals in our freezer than to get takeout. Plus our girls really don’t like restaurant food. Great video, thank you!!!
I do grocery pick up frequently at Kroger and I rarely have an issue with the produce they pick for me. Aldi produce spoils more quickly so I do not do pick up from Aldi.