Peter and Maria cutting up in the back seat and Joe shhhhing them was so funny! Reminded me of my kiddos! I remember saying “If I have to pull this car over,someone’s going to be in big trouble!” I miss those days!
ALDI actually recently published an article about how drastically the supply chain issues are affecting their stores. The lack of bread and other products is simply because they can’t provide them. Our other stores here in Georgia that I shop at, in addition to Aldi, which are Kroger & Walmart are SO short of lots of groceries! Many of the shelves are bare. It’s kind of scary, I think. I mean, have you ever stopped to think what would happen if there were no groceries deliveries for a month? We’d all have to get creative, for sure! As always, Jennifer, I love your videos and thank you for sharing.
That's what was so striking to me back in March of 2020 when the shelves were bare. It doesn't take that much of a blip to create massive problems! Good to be prepared, for sure!
You do a splendid job with your grocery haul. You have a lot of mouths to feed. Sam, and Joe our older now, and probably can pack it away. I know you never leave Joe out, he is at a age were it’s hard to find the correct fit, what a loving boy, always hugging you, and saying hi to everyone. Sweetness is written all over his face.👍❤️
I went to a regional grocery store today. I decided to treat myself and splurge on a couple of pears. I knew the price per pound but I guess I was over confident in choosing 2 small/medium pieces. I ended up paying over $2. That really surprised me! Usually in the winter I buy big bags of citrus but this year I haven't been because they are more than I paid last year. Prices seem to be higher and higher each time I go in a store!
I live in southern Ontario Canada and the cost of groceries is way higher here. Two person household budget is 350-500/month (we have two cats, some months you gotta get cleaning supplies etc., cannot justify the cost of red meat!).
I really like your approach to the menu plan with the food base along the top and then filling in the different beef, chicken etc meal for each week. I may give that a try. Honestly, I don’t enjoy cooking and haven’t been very inspired to create a menu plan. This might be perfect! Thank you for sharing with us.
I would continue to stock up on the meat sales too. It's so wild how the prices and at my Aldi they were low on alot of things too. Your meal plans are always awesome
It is unfortunate that people feel the need to comment on "fairness" between kids. I intentionally send things separately to my grandkids, spread over a couple of weeks because it teaches them that just because one gets mail doesn't mean they all get mail. I love seeing your grocery hauls, here in Southern Alberta butter is $4.49, eggs $2.89, an orange 89 cents, apples $4.97 for 3 lbs., and chicken is $23 for 7 boneless skinless chicken breasts. I love it when I see people get deals.
I live in GA and need to go to my local Aldi's soon as well. I want to compare prices where I live to where you live. I find it fascinating how some products are cheaper or more expensive in different regions of the country. Our shelves have been hit and miss and sometimes bare as well down South. Depends where you shop and what you're willing to pay for things. I need almond milk really bad, and typically Aldi's is the best price for that. Lactose free milk is also a good buy there. Unfortunately, we are a lactose intolerant family, but can have some dairy in small amounts. I loved your haul and considering how expensive it's getting out there, you did really great to buy a month's worth of food for 6 people under $400! Wow!
@@acountrylife I went to Aldi's today. I have a family of 5 at the moment. All adults. I spent $116.80 there and another $42.30 at Walmart for the things I couldn't find or buy at Aldi's. I only really needed fill-in things and produce this month. So that's why my cost is way lower. A few things: Almond milk is $1.79 per half gallon, Orange juice $2.15 per half gallon, 1/2 a pork loin was $5.54, a big flat of chicken drumsticks was $5.50, potatoes have gone up at $3.79 for 5lb bag. All the fresh fruit and veggies were priced pretty nicely. Bread has gone way up, so I didn't buy any this time. I'll make my own.
Grocery prices are definitely going up on the west coast. I love your channel, Jennifer. I've been going back and watching older videos...the kids have sure grown in the last couple of years!
Yes I keep a lot of canned beans and tomatoes on hand as well. And I always have already browned up ground turkey in the freezer. I can throw together a pot of chili in ten minutes flat. I use a very simple recipe and it's my husband's favorite thing to eat. We have chili once a week. By the way, I got a kick out of watching Peter and Maria pick on each other in the back seat. And Joe quietly "shushing" them. Joe is so absolutely adorable!
I've done something similar to your weekly planning where I assign each day of the week different: Italian/Pizza, whole meat/roast, Soup, Grill, Mexican, etc. Thanks for the ideas!
This is an amazing grocery haul! You are inspiring. You have really got it together for your grocery shopping and for finding the best values. I’m getting ideas! Thank you!
We love those chicken strips from Aldi. They are very good! I can remember the beef hotdogs being $2.19 a pack (that's what they were when I first began going to Aldi just about 2 years ago). The last pack I bought was $3.49! You are right about the butter. I've gotten to where when I do see a good price on butter, I buy a couple of pounds whether I need it or not. I just pop it into the freezer. Great video!
Hi Jennifer!! Awesome haul, as usual. I know Joe was happy you bought 4 boxes of Graham crackers ! I watched one of your videos from a couple of years ago...you made a few kinds of crock pot soups. One of them had wild rice in it, and It was delicious. I'm going to look that one up again and fix it. You are always cooking something yummy. I really want to try the cranberry cookies you made recently as well. I thought the idea of putting the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts in them sounded scrumptious 😋
I know grocery shopping can be crazy! Last week I had my list all written and could not find 50% of it….no endives, no sole, no tomatoes….oh well…we just have to roll with it
Hi Jennifer! Meal idea for your chicken strips (we just had it last night)! Use them in place of pounded/breaded/fried chicken breasts for a "chicken fried chicken" style dinner! Whip up some white peppered gravy and instant potatoes (love them!), side of corn, DONE!
My son likes them cut up and tossed in Aldi’s honey bbq sauce (reminds him of Buffalo Wild Wings) or on a hot dog bun with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese
Our butter at Aldi was $2.73 this week but I stock up when it's cheap around Thanksgiving. The Certified Humane Eggs were $2.79 and soups were still $.50. I'm not sure why prices in some areas are going up and not in others, but food in the US has always been so much cheaper than for my family/friends in Japan and NZ that I don't complain.
Nice haul. Love the idea of hearts instead of kisses. So cute! With the socks, you could turn them inside out and mark them with a sharpie P,J,W. Might help. Also, butter freezes well. I really stock up when it goes on sale and freeze it. Or make your own with heavy whipping cream. I’ve been shopping sales, like you just started to do, for years. Takes awhile, but it adds up to a nice supply. Keep it up.
I am loving shopping the flyers and I'm getting a good feel for what is a "stock up" price. Years ago I marked Nick and Sam's socks; I should do that again.
@@acountrylife my boys each have a number (birth order) and I place that many dots on the inside of clothes. When clothes are passed down I just have to add a dot 😊 I have a 13 year old too. That age is difficult for clothes. Some things are mens sizes and some still kids sizes.
Oh my goodness, surely people are not saying things about Joe being excluded! I cannot wait to see joes new haul! Maria is such a darling little girl! Love watching your beautiful family!
Love when a new video of yours pops up! Found a half bag of pecans in the back of my pantry this weekend. Made the pecan sticky muffins from your cookbook. My family LOVED them!!!
It's usually around 10 pm when you upload a new video and that's exactly when I need something to watch and slowly get into bed. You always deliver on time!
Blessings from Ireland 🇮🇪. Our butter is same price as yours Jennifer, it's expensive but I love real butter 🧈. Our tricolor peppers are £1 for a pack of 3, so definitely cheaper here. Maria's new socks are cute. Tfs busy Momma.🤩👍❤
Love watching your family!! Loved watching Joe look at himself in the camera in the car. Maria is so beautiful. I have been watching your channel for a while, and I can see them all growing!! I know Joe would never be left out!! Can't wait to see his reaction when he gets his special box!! 😊❤️
You’re so incredible! A very good mama, wife, and very intelligent! The way we all were raised & I raised my kiddos, absolutely love down to earth. Bless you and all beyond.
You did really good! I haven’t been able to go into a grocery store, well honestly anywhere, I’m sooo shocked at the prices! That’s so sad, to me at least... I’m grateful my kids and oldest granddaughter can do this for me, it’s so unreal however when y’all are raising family and I thought I had it challenging, I’ll eat every word! Much peace and love.
Freedom convoy supporter here from toronto. There are shortages but just have to look at the sales flyer. Thanks for this video. Ps tell Aldi and piggly wiggly to come North!👍
Maria is adorable! So mature and polite. She was smiling behind you as you were speaking, the whole time. And yes, the socks are too cute! Hubby shoul appreciate all snacks for the Fishing day. I'm in the southern US and your meat prices are better than ours, that's for sure. It surprises me because, meat and citrus has for decades, been much lower here but it seems the world is upside down these days. You guys take care and thanks for the upload!
Today I did an aldi pickup order and several items were out and I ran into Trader Joes and they were also missing quite a bit of the staples I like. Our aldi has chicken thighs 69 cents lb. Feb 9 - 10 so i am running back over tomorrow to grab those.
Campbell’s chicken noodle soup is $2.18 per can at my local Ingles grocery. Chicken noodle soup. My mom used to buy the same brand chicken noodle soup for 4/$1. Chicken noodle soup!!! It’s unbelievable and frustrating.
I was at Aldi yesterday. It was sparse. I’m still going to have to go to Walmart. No almond milk no butter no chicken and they didn’t have the Italian dry spice packet that you use. I wanted to try it
Meats prices are crazy! I also feed 6 family members & when I find a good deal I grab multiples for the freezer.I also coupon at CVS & Walgreens for savings on non-food items. I get most items free or for a very low price with my coupons. Tide, toilet paper, vitamins, etc.
I used to coupon shop at Walgreens every Wednesday with four little kids in tow. The older kids still talk about those days and the looks I would give them when they were misbehaving.
Omg, I went to a grocery store today and that exact pack of chicken breast, boneless skinless was.......... 45 DOLLARS!!!!!!! 45 DOLLARS!!!!!!! Our gas is 159.6 a litre!!!!! Things are out of control, stock up on sale meats.... BTW, I didnt buy that sticking pack of chicken, I almost vomited at the price.... The chicken section at out Walmart is almosy ALWAYS completely empty....
Great grocery haul I wanted to start a price book but it seems that prices are changing weekly not sure if it's going to work. I also call my 15 and 14 year old are my little kids they always tell me mom we aren't little anymore in mama's eyes they will always be little. I have been planning my meals by choosing a weekly protein and working my menu plan around that meat so last week was ground beef so we had sloppy Joe's, spaghetti, tacos, hamburgers and leftovers as fill in. This week we are working off chicken we have pulled chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, chicken taquitos homemade, chicken fried rice, chicken and rice casserole and our just in case meal is chicken noodle soup. Next week's meals are going to be easy meals hot dogs, French bread pizza, spaghetti, tacos and valentines day we eat out.
I wish we had an Aldi here. It was my favorite grocery store to go to when we lived in Jersey. We have Winco here which is an employee owned/you bag/ discount type store. But it’s no Aldi. You know that I always enjoy your vids Jennifer!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for sharing the menu plan idea. This small change might make it more fun. I'm impressed you found canned biscuits...there haven't been any in my area for awhile now. You are so smart to stock up when you find good prices, things are only going to keep getting more and more expensive.
The mandarin oranges have been in syrup for awhile. I had been buying them for $0.75 and they were out and the shelf said $1.09. We are out of ours and I have been putting them on salads. Super bummed at the price increase. The price and availability on the sausage has been hit or miss here. When I saw them at $1.89 I bought a bunch and cooked and froze it. Looks like you got a lot of great stuff that our store has been out of.
Great job, love the socks so cheerful. We went to Aldi in Bournemouth U.K. yesterday, they have some fabulous items. My husband loves looking at the middle isles - tools and useful goodies too. Thanks for sharing 👍😎
Hi Jennifer, have you ever made what we in my family call “Bugles”? You melt vanilla almond bark in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals, mix in a can of mixed nuts and bugles. Drop on wax paper until set up. Yummy salty & sweet treat, and it makes a large quantity.
I always love all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I would love to be able to purchase boneless skinless chicken breast for only 1.99 a pound. In Ontario Canada the cheapest I can get it for is 3.99 a pound.
Bread at Aldi in my town is now 95 cents for the least expensive loaves. It’s the same price as my local grocery stores now. Everything’s gone up and it’s pretty disappointing given I used to always run to Aldi. Now Aldi is my last stop :/
Glad you were able to finally get some of the sausage. I’ve decided to get one or two every time I go shopping and then once I get 8 or 9 packages I cook it up and can it up for easy sausage and gravy. I need to stock up on more of the chicken noodle soup.
I love Aldi's! The Burman brand is good, I've been substituting overpriced Helmann's mayo and Frank's red hot sauce. I'm done with brand loyalty with all the high prices in general at other stores.
I'm in Canada and we are not seeing big shortages like this, at least where I live, I do find some holes on the shelves but I can get most things or a decent substition. The "trucker" convoy is not causing shortages but is causing major issues for the residents who have to put up with the harassment, dirty behaviours, damage and noise the convoy brought with them. I support truckers but most are still working to get products into the stores and are not part of the Convoy and do not support it. I hope they don't come your way but chances are some will because they are trying to break it up.
I live in Ottawa that is actually not true. The convoy isn't causing problems at all. And they are not harassing the neighbors. I live in the area. It's locals that are actually doing harassing lol. And they aren't blowing the horns anymore. They are feeding everyone not just truckers. They been even feeding homeless people don't believe everything you see in media. Most is false info. I'm down there daily. I've been harassed more by people who are against the truckers. And we just show them love. Ottawa done everything to cause the convoy to get mad and they don't they actually cleaned city up. Ottawa is very dirty city and no garbage anywhere the convoy is. The police tried taking fuel away they didn't fight the police on it. Gave it to them. Next day police had to return it. They aren't leaving no matter what tricks the government tries.
Also most do support the convoy. More then you even realize the truckers union doesn't which is different. If they didn't support why millions and millions keep joining.
@@paulineleblanc6752 my family must live in a different Ottawa . None of them support the convoy and my 15 year probably deserved having a middle age man come up to her, ripping her mask off and breaking her nose. I’m sure you know better though.
@@mmbturtle5134 I agree with you mmb turtle. The convoy needs to go home. Even if there is some peaceful aspects and people there are much more dire and sinister intentions from the organizers and occupiers that are up to no good.
I love pears. I haven't seen them for less than $1.69 on sale here in years. Everything is sooo expensive now. Especially paper goods like paper plates. I know that those are not a necessity but we use them to feed our cats on. 6 months ago I was paying $5.19 for 115 8 1/2" plates they are up to $7.79!
Hello Sunshine on her socks, Maria's little foot! Lolol! I like all your kids and there is just something so extra sweet with the little one! She will be the one to have her own blog or blog 😃 or whatever the technical name is one day. She reminds me of my age 7 and 11 yrs old gr.daughters. a little ray of sunshine. I think you were probably much like that at her age. She waits for you to finish what you are saying then she popped the little foot up to show her socks, I'm still laughing.😂
Hi Jennifer looks like you got some much needed items , yes everything is going up so much the chips 18 count for lunches went up 3.oo more , which is horrible and many other things went up too ..gotta look for the sales now, have a great week ..I don't think you ever leave Joe out lol 😆
Put green bananas in a bag plastic or paper with an apple or ripe banana or 2 ripe bananas or 2 ripe apples then close bag loosely to help trap in ethelyn gas. This will help ripen the bananas! May take a few days or so as green as they are. You can google the instructions if not clear.
I'm finding I am not buying many of our favorite certain things anymore because the prices increased, even if it's just an extra 15 or 50 cents. They just aren't tripping my "that's my buy price" trigger that I have gotten used to. Most times, it will be like snacks and goodies. I guess we don't technically NEED those items anyway. I'm hard swallowing when I have to buy a 12 pack of eggs at $1.47, though. Not going to break my bank, but it's still a bummer to buy 10 dozen and have to pay an extra $4.70.
We are in a position to raise our own meat , veg and fruits.. we are putting up a new greenhouse, hope to have it up soon..... can’t wait, it’s been warm in Thr days for us here, but freezing hard at night... at the local country store 2 tomatoes and a head of lettuce was $6
When my boys got big enough that they started wearing men's socks that looked like their dad's, I would take different colored thread and do like an X on each sock so I would know who's socks belonged to who. I think what you're doing for Joe with the Kid Pick box is wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing his face light up with his own box. Blessings to you and your family.
WOW!! I can't wait for the price book! Will you share that with us? I would even buy an e-copy!! That is what I have always wanted to help me know when things are a good deal. Also, Aldi will take those juices back and replace with what you want.
Hi Jen with food prices going sky high are you back up to your 700 dollar budget again, I remember last year when Amber moved out you were below 700. I have to pray every month that my God supplies all my needs according to his riches in glory..
With my 4 boys and dad's socks, the boys decided they would choose a favorite brand of socks (all black) from Ross, so Tommy Hilfiger for the 14 y/o, Champion for the 13 y/o, Nike for the 11 y/o and dad has Dicks sporting goods socks (dsg) makes it fast andnwhen one is looming about or a pair we know who to holler at and tell to come pick 'em up and put them in the laundry.
If you want to ripen your Bananas. Put them in a paper bag with other ripe fruits 😀 If you don't have other ripe fruits you can still place them in a paper bag to ripen. It just takes a little longer. Hope that helps!
Yayyyyy love the video!!!! Joe is gonna love his box!!! I def know Joe is not left out…my son is the same way he was in mens clothes at a younger age and it was hard to find character stuff my daughter is older but smaller so she could still wear them but I def know how you feel!!! I also remember that Joe loves chocolates lol ( me too) have a great day!!!
We just did an Aldi trip in South Dakota and they were completely out of chicken. I have 5 kids and some need things at different times. We don’t get everyone stuff at the same time either. We’re definitely a need based family. Of coarse we get everyone a treat or something but not the same essentials.
I am a new subscriber. I thank God that I found your channel. I love your practical advice and real life methods. I have a special needs child with Autism. He is doing very well. I do not have other children, so I can completely focus on my son. I am in awe of how you are able to work with each child and meet their needs as individuals. Thank you for sharing your journey. (Indiana)
I live in Midwest, just outside Chicago (in corn farming land) and omg…. What I would not cherish is that family… this week $1.89 but not received at my store…. Haha even worse is my additional, ordered freezer chest is still on a slow boat from China? My parents are now 80 and 79/80 in 5 months….. this pandemic has taken a faster toll on all of us, but they are now failing faster and rapidly with seclusion and isolation….. on top of their health issues! their deep freezer went out, and I has been bringing meals to freeze and reheat….. lol they keep many breakfast items and treats in the fridge freezer, so it kinds messed both households up! Lol bring on cranberries….. we love treats, and I’ve now told dad….. he must make his baked treats ( keep him out of recliner and maybe eating fewer sweets? ) so, I’m helping him cook fresh meals and bake his treats….. oatmeal cookies with cranberries, white chocolate chip cookies with cranberries, cranberry bunt cake….. we are ❤️🙏🏼✌🏼 cranberries…. my husband, loves dried cranberries in his yogurt and fresh in muffins…. Me, love dried ones in my oatmeal! Love, prayers to your family and followers.
Hi Debra, how kind to be helping out your folks; I'm sure they appreciate it. Glad to hear you all love your cranberries. Eat more....we'll grow more for you.
Canned mushrooms are ready to use. Dry mushrooms need to be sauteed in butter for best taste. I couldn't eat a dry mushroom although I think people do eat that.
Peter and Maria cutting up in the back seat and Joe shhhhing them was so funny! Reminded me of my kiddos! I remember saying “If I have to pull this car over,someone’s going to be in big trouble!” I miss those days!
ALDI actually recently published an article about how drastically the supply chain issues are affecting their stores. The lack of bread and other products is simply because they can’t provide them. Our other stores here in Georgia that I shop at, in addition to Aldi, which are Kroger & Walmart are SO short of lots of groceries! Many of the shelves are bare. It’s kind of scary, I think. I mean, have you ever stopped to think what would happen if there were no groceries deliveries for a month? We’d all have to get creative, for sure! As always, Jennifer, I love your videos and thank you for sharing.
Good reminder to keep stocked up with plenty for a month or more.
That's what was so striking to me back in March of 2020 when the shelves were bare. It doesn't take that much of a blip to create massive problems! Good to be prepared, for sure!
i JUST finished your last video and was so sad that 33 minutes flew by so quick! To see this at the top of my newsfeed made me so happy! 🥰
Hope you enjoyed it!
Me too 😊
Haha I click on these videos so fast!
You do a splendid job with your grocery haul. You have a lot of mouths to feed. Sam, and Joe our older now, and probably can pack it away. I know you never leave Joe out, he is at a age were it’s hard to find the correct fit, what a loving boy, always hugging you, and saying hi to everyone. Sweetness is written all over his face.👍❤️
I can't believe how high food prices have went up! We are empty nester now, so just the 2 of us. Love your meal planning.
I went to a regional grocery store today. I decided to treat myself and splurge on a couple of pears. I knew the price per pound but I guess I was over confident in choosing 2 small/medium pieces. I ended up paying over $2. That really surprised me! Usually in the winter I buy big bags of citrus but this year I haven't been because they are more than I paid last year. Prices seem to be higher and higher each time I go in a store!
I live in southern Ontario Canada and the cost of groceries is way higher here. Two person household budget is 350-500/month (we have two cats, some months you gotta get cleaning supplies etc., cannot justify the cost of red meat!).
I really like your approach to the menu plan with the food base along the top and then filling in the different beef, chicken etc meal for each week. I may give that a try. Honestly, I don’t enjoy cooking and haven’t been very inspired to create a menu plan. This might be perfect! Thank you for sharing with us.
I would continue to stock up on the meat sales too. It's so wild how the prices and at my Aldi they were low on alot of things too. Your meal plans are always awesome
It is unfortunate that people feel the need to comment on "fairness" between kids. I intentionally send things separately to my grandkids, spread over a couple of weeks because it teaches them that just because one gets mail doesn't mean they all get mail. I love seeing your grocery hauls, here in Southern Alberta butter is $4.49, eggs $2.89, an orange 89 cents, apples $4.97 for 3 lbs., and chicken is $23 for 7 boneless skinless chicken breasts. I love it when I see people get deals.
Sheesh!!!! 23 dollars for 7 chicken breasts ,I would do without at that price!! Blessings to you from Ireland 🇮🇪
Jen,
I paid 1.59 today for those Aldi eggs ♥️
Patricia- Indiana
I live in GA and need to go to my local Aldi's soon as well. I want to compare prices where I live to where you live. I find it fascinating how some products are cheaper or more expensive in different regions of the country. Our shelves have been hit and miss and sometimes bare as well down South. Depends where you shop and what you're willing to pay for things. I need almond milk really bad, and typically Aldi's is the best price for that. Lactose free milk is also a good buy there. Unfortunately, we are a lactose intolerant family, but can have some dairy in small amounts. I loved your haul and considering how expensive it's getting out there, you did really great to buy a month's worth of food for 6 people under $400! Wow!
I enjoy hearing about prices in other parts of the country too.
@@acountrylife I went to Aldi's today. I have a family of 5 at the moment. All adults. I spent $116.80 there and another $42.30 at Walmart for the things I couldn't find or buy at Aldi's. I only really needed fill-in things and produce this month. So that's why my cost is way lower. A few things: Almond milk is $1.79 per half gallon, Orange juice $2.15 per half gallon, 1/2 a pork loin was $5.54, a big flat of chicken drumsticks was $5.50, potatoes have gone up at $3.79 for 5lb bag. All the fresh fruit and veggies were priced pretty nicely. Bread has gone way up, so I didn't buy any this time. I'll make my own.
Grocery prices are definitely going up on the west coast. I love your channel, Jennifer. I've been going back and watching older videos...the kids have sure grown in the last couple of years!
Yes I keep a lot of canned beans and tomatoes on hand as well. And I always have already browned up ground turkey in the freezer. I can throw together a pot of chili in ten minutes flat. I use a very simple recipe and it's my husband's favorite thing to eat. We have chili once a week. By the way, I got a kick out of watching Peter and Maria pick on each other in the back seat. And Joe quietly "shushing" them. Joe is so absolutely adorable!
When I started shopping at Aldi eggs were less than 60 cents. The last time I went shopping eggs were $1.53.
I've done something similar to your weekly planning where I assign each day of the week different: Italian/Pizza, whole meat/roast, Soup, Grill, Mexican, etc. Thanks for the ideas!
That's a great idea!
Wow, you are a very budget savvy shopper! Wish we had Aldi here!
I love your videos, grocery hauls, cooking, cleaning, everything!!
This is an amazing grocery haul! You are inspiring. You have really got it together for your grocery shopping and for finding the best values. I’m getting ideas! Thank you!
I love the Aldi tube sausage. Great stock up haul!!!
We love those chicken strips from Aldi. They are very good! I can remember the beef hotdogs being $2.19 a pack (that's what they were when I first began going to Aldi just about 2 years ago). The last pack I bought was $3.49! You are right about the butter. I've gotten to where when I do see a good price on butter, I buy a couple of pounds whether I need it or not. I just pop it into the freezer. Great video!
Maybe the increasing hot dog price is a way of saying I should stop eating them. Nah!
Just seems to be pretty happy. None of your children seem to be unhappy. I like it when you and Joe are attempting to cook something.
Hi Jennifer!! Awesome haul, as usual. I know Joe was happy you bought 4 boxes of Graham crackers ! I watched one of your videos from a couple of years ago...you made a few kinds of crock pot soups. One of them had wild rice in it, and It was delicious. I'm going to look that one up again and fix it. You are always cooking something yummy. I really want to try the cranberry cookies you made recently as well. I thought the idea of putting the white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts in them sounded scrumptious 😋
I know grocery shopping can be crazy! Last week I had my list all written and could not find 50% of it….no endives, no sole, no tomatoes….oh well…we just have to roll with it
So true!
Hi Jennifer! Meal idea for your chicken strips (we just had it last night)! Use them in place of pounded/breaded/fried chicken breasts for a "chicken fried chicken" style dinner! Whip up some white peppered gravy and instant potatoes (love them!), side of corn, DONE!
My son likes them cut up and tossed in Aldi’s honey bbq sauce (reminds him of Buffalo Wild Wings) or on a hot dog bun with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese
Our butter at Aldi was $2.73 this week but I stock up when it's cheap around Thanksgiving. The Certified Humane Eggs were $2.79 and soups were still $.50. I'm not sure why prices in some areas are going up and not in others, but food in the US has always been so much cheaper than for my family/friends in Japan and NZ that I don't complain.
Nice haul. Love the idea of hearts instead of kisses. So cute! With the socks, you could turn them inside out and mark them with a sharpie P,J,W. Might help. Also, butter freezes well. I really stock up when it goes on sale and freeze it. Or make your own with heavy whipping cream. I’ve been shopping sales, like you just started to do, for years. Takes awhile, but it adds up to a nice supply. Keep it up.
I am loving shopping the flyers and I'm getting a good feel for what is a "stock up" price. Years ago I marked Nick and Sam's socks; I should do that again.
@@acountrylife my boys each have a number (birth order) and I place that many dots on the inside of clothes. When clothes are passed down I just have to add a dot 😊 I have a 13 year old too. That age is difficult for clothes. Some things are mens sizes and some still kids sizes.
Really enjoyed the haul and meal plan!😋🛒🍎🍌🥕🍊🍐🌶️🥔🥚🍗🍕🌭🥐🍤🍩🍶😋 Like your socks Maria!❣️
Oh my goodness, surely people are not saying things about Joe being excluded! I cannot wait to see joes new haul! Maria is such a darling little girl! Love watching your beautiful family!
I love the menu plan too, thanks for sharing! I enjoy all you do thanks and keep up the great work and take care!
my hotdogs have gone from 49p a tin to 70p a tin, ridiculous inflation , never seen such price hikes in all my years xxx
Love when a new video of yours pops up! Found a half bag of pecans in the back of my pantry this weekend. Made the pecan sticky muffins from your cookbook. My family LOVED them!!!
It's usually around 10 pm when you upload a new video and that's exactly when I need something to watch and slowly get into bed. You always deliver on time!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Blessings from Ireland 🇮🇪. Our butter is same price as yours Jennifer, it's expensive but I love real butter 🧈. Our tricolor peppers are £1 for a pack of 3, so definitely cheaper here. Maria's new socks are cute. Tfs busy Momma.🤩👍❤
Love watching your family!! Loved watching Joe look at himself in the camera in the car. Maria is so beautiful. I have been watching your channel for a while, and I can see them all growing!! I know Joe would never be left out!! Can't wait to see his reaction when he gets his special box!! 😊❤️
I agree with you about bananas. Whenever I have bought the green ones they never ripe up right
The eggs at Aldi's usually cost $2.39 unless they're on sale
I love all things The county life. Your children are all wonderful and I think you are always loving and caring to them all. I’m a huge fan
Thank you Addie. Enjoy your day.
You’re so incredible! A very good mama, wife, and very intelligent! The way we all were raised & I raised my kiddos, absolutely love down to earth. Bless you and all beyond.
You did really good! I haven’t been able to go into a grocery store, well honestly anywhere, I’m sooo shocked at the prices! That’s so sad, to me at least... I’m grateful my kids and oldest granddaughter can do this for me, it’s so unreal however when y’all are raising family and I thought I had it challenging, I’ll eat every word! Much peace and love.
I’m glad to hear your family helps out.
Your children are so cute. Would love another cookbook.keep up the good work!!🌴
Freedom convoy supporter here from toronto. There are shortages but just have to look at the sales flyer. Thanks for this video. Ps tell Aldi and piggly wiggly to come North!👍
Maria is adorable! So mature and polite. She was smiling behind you as you were speaking, the whole time. And yes, the socks are too cute! Hubby shoul appreciate all snacks for the Fishing day. I'm in the southern US and your meat prices are better than ours, that's for sure. It surprises me because, meat and citrus has for decades, been much lower here but it seems the world is upside down these days. You guys take care and thanks for the upload!
Today I did an aldi pickup order and several items were out and I ran into Trader Joes and they were also missing quite a bit of the staples I like.
Our aldi has chicken thighs 69 cents lb. Feb 9 - 10 so i am running back over tomorrow to grab those.
Wow! That's a great price. I just got the flyer and that sale isn't in my area.
@@acountrylife I was hoping it was!
Thank you! LOVE watching grocery hauls!
So glad!
I’d like to see how you create your price book. I’ve never had one and don’t know where to start. Blessings to you all 🥰
Campbell’s chicken noodle soup is $2.18 per can at my local Ingles grocery. Chicken noodle soup. My mom used to buy the same brand chicken noodle soup for 4/$1. Chicken noodle soup!!! It’s unbelievable and frustrating.
I’m so happy to see a new vlog!! I love all of your content and you and your family!! ❤️🙏🏻❤️Sending love and blessings from Melody in Texas
Thank you so much!!
I was at Aldi yesterday. It was sparse. I’m still going to have to go to Walmart. No almond milk no butter no chicken and they didn’t have the Italian dry spice packet that you use. I wanted to try it
I'm at this point where I buy multiples of everything because you just never know. Good luck finding what you need.
That’s exactly what I did. Especially on the cream of mushroom soup
Meats prices are crazy! I also feed 6 family members & when I find a good deal I grab multiples for the freezer.I also coupon at CVS & Walgreens for savings on non-food items. I get most items free or for a very low price with my coupons. Tide, toilet paper, vitamins, etc.
I used to coupon shop at Walgreens every Wednesday with four little kids in tow. The older kids still talk about those days and the looks I would give them when they were misbehaving.
Hi Joe !! Great haul and we know Joe is very well taken care of !! Yall are awesome
Omg, I went to a grocery store today and that exact pack of chicken breast, boneless skinless was..........
45 DOLLARS!!!!!!!
45 DOLLARS!!!!!!!
Our gas is 159.6 a litre!!!!!
Things are out of control, stock up on sale meats....
BTW, I didnt buy that sticking pack of chicken, I almost vomited at the price....
The chicken section at out Walmart is almosy ALWAYS completely empty....
That's steep for chicken. I hope you can find a good sale price soon.
Great grocery haul I wanted to start a price book but it seems that prices are changing weekly not sure if it's going to work. I also call my 15 and 14 year old are my little kids they always tell me mom we aren't little anymore in mama's eyes they will always be little. I have been planning my meals by choosing a weekly protein and working my menu plan around that meat so last week was ground beef so we had sloppy Joe's, spaghetti, tacos, hamburgers and leftovers as fill in. This week we are working off chicken we have pulled chicken sandwiches, fried chicken, chicken taquitos homemade, chicken fried rice, chicken and rice casserole and our just in case meal is chicken noodle soup. Next week's meals are going to be easy meals hot dogs, French bread pizza, spaghetti, tacos and valentines day we eat out.
That’s a great way to buy the sale meat of the week.
Great grocery haul video love going along with you. I love all the discount stores you get to go to..
I wish we had an Aldi here. It was my favorite grocery store to go to when we lived in Jersey. We have Winco here which is an employee owned/you bag/ discount type store. But it’s no Aldi. You know that I always enjoy your vids Jennifer!
Thanks for describing Winco. I've heard of it but never knew what it was about.
Enjoyed this video Jennifer as always . Yes my meal plan and grocery list last week was done on the back of a junk mail envelope ✉️ 🤣
That is awesome!
Hi Jennifer, thank you for sharing the menu plan idea. This small change might make it more fun. I'm impressed you found canned biscuits...there haven't been any in my area for awhile now. You are so smart to stock up when you find good prices, things are only going to keep getting more and more expensive.
That's a great haul. Our apples here in Montana are 2.29 pound! Yikes. You'll love this--I'm canning cranberries today in case I can't get them!! lol
I enjoy your videos. Great idea for Joe. Butter is almost $5 and eggs are over $3 a dozen where I shop in Canada
You are such a beautiful and super MOM🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️Love family your daughter is so adorable 😊 I love the grocery halls. See you on the next video 😉
You're very kind Lianca.😀
The mandarin oranges have been in syrup for awhile. I had been buying them for $0.75 and they were out and the shelf said $1.09. We are out of ours and I have been putting them on salads. Super bummed at the price increase. The price and availability on the sausage has been hit or miss here. When I saw them at $1.89 I bought a bunch and cooked and froze it. Looks like you got a lot of great stuff that our store has been out of.
Great job, love the socks so cheerful. We went to Aldi in Bournemouth U.K. yesterday, they have some fabulous items. My husband loves looking at the middle isles - tools and useful goodies too. Thanks for sharing 👍😎
Those middle aisles are full of good stuff and usually really good quality for the price.
Hi Jennifer, have you ever made what we in my family call “Bugles”? You melt vanilla almond bark in the microwave in 15-30 second intervals, mix in a can of mixed nuts and bugles. Drop on wax paper until set up. Yummy salty & sweet treat, and it makes a large quantity.
I would absolutely love that!!
Bell peppers here are 8 dollars for 3! Just one of the reasons I grow so many and freeze them.
Right! I have a ton of green peppers in the freezer, but sometimes I want the brightly colored sweeter peppers.
@@acountrylife we don't like the green ones lol
Holy cow that’s expensive!
@@crazydiamond5366 yep. I don't buy them!
I always love all of your videos. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I would love to be able to purchase boneless skinless chicken breast for only 1.99 a pound. In Ontario Canada the cheapest I can get it for is 3.99 a pound.
Thank you for all your helpful hints on saving$ and ideals on meals, God bless 🙏❤️
Those peanut butter cups are sooo good!
I know! I wish they weren't.
Bread at Aldi in my town is now 95 cents for the least expensive loaves. It’s the same price as my local grocery stores now. Everything’s gone up and it’s pretty disappointing given I used to always run to Aldi. Now Aldi is my last stop :/
I started a doing the same thing a short time back. I get so many great tips from you and the inspiration to cook! 😂
Glad you were able to finally get some of the sausage. I’ve decided to get one or two every time I go shopping and then once I get 8 or 9 packages I cook it up and can it up for easy sausage and gravy. I need to stock up on more of the chicken noodle soup.
I love Aldi's! The Burman brand is good, I've been substituting overpriced Helmann's mayo and Frank's red hot sauce. I'm done with brand loyalty with all the high prices in general at other stores.
Put your unripe bannas and alot of green fruits in a popper bag and roll it close to and you can put apples in with them and they'll ripen up
Just found your channel. Maria is adorable and those new socks are adorable!
I'm in Canada and we are not seeing big shortages like this, at least where I live, I do find some holes on the shelves but I can get most things or a decent substition. The "trucker" convoy is not causing shortages but is causing major issues for the residents who have to put up with the harassment, dirty behaviours, damage and noise the convoy brought with them. I support truckers but most are still working to get products into the stores and are not part of the Convoy and do not support it. I hope they don't come your way but chances are some will because they are trying to break it up.
I live in Ottawa that is actually not true. The convoy isn't causing problems at all. And they are not harassing the neighbors. I live in the area. It's locals that are actually doing harassing lol. And they aren't blowing the horns anymore. They are feeding everyone not just truckers. They been even feeding homeless people don't believe everything you see in media. Most is false info. I'm down there daily. I've been harassed more by people who are against the truckers. And we just show them love. Ottawa done everything to cause the convoy to get mad and they don't they actually cleaned city up. Ottawa is very dirty city and no garbage anywhere the convoy is. The police tried taking fuel away they didn't fight the police on it. Gave it to them. Next day police had to return it. They aren't leaving no matter what tricks the government tries.
Also most do support the convoy. More then you even realize the truckers union doesn't which is different. If they didn't support why millions and millions keep joining.
@@paulineleblanc6752 my family must live in a different Ottawa . None of them support the convoy and my 15 year probably deserved having a middle age man come up to her, ripping her mask off and breaking her nose. I’m sure you know better though.
@@mmbturtle5134 I agree with you mmb turtle. The convoy needs to go home. Even if there is some peaceful aspects and people there are much more dire and sinister intentions from the organizers and occupiers that are up to no good.
@@paulineleblanc6752 ❤️
I love pears. I haven't seen them for less than $1.69 on sale here in years. Everything is sooo expensive now. Especially paper goods like paper plates. I know that those are not a necessity but we use them to feed our cats on. 6 months ago I was paying $5.19 for 115 8 1/2" plates they are up to $7.79!
Our Aldi has been empty on quite a few products for a while now.
Hello Sunshine on her socks, Maria's little foot! Lolol! I like all your kids and there is just something so extra sweet with the little one! She will be the one to have her own blog or blog 😃 or whatever the technical name is one day. She reminds me of my age 7 and 11 yrs old gr.daughters. a little ray of sunshine. I think you were probably much like that at her age. She waits for you to finish what you are saying then she popped the little foot up to show her socks, I'm still laughing.😂
Hi Jennifer looks like you got some much needed items , yes everything is going up so much the chips 18 count for lunches went up 3.oo more , which is horrible and many other things went up too ..gotta look for the sales now, have a great week ..I don't think you ever leave Joe out lol 😆
Beautiful family!! Really enjoyed this video. New subbie. God bless.
Welcome Sue. 😊
Put green bananas in a bag plastic or paper with an apple or ripe banana or 2 ripe bananas or 2 ripe apples then close bag loosely to help trap in ethelyn gas. This will help ripen the bananas! May take a few days or so as green as they are. You can google the instructions if not clear.
I'm finding I am not buying many of our favorite certain things anymore because the prices increased, even if it's just an extra 15 or 50 cents. They just aren't tripping my "that's my buy price" trigger that I have gotten used to. Most times, it will be like snacks and goodies. I guess we don't technically NEED those items anyway. I'm hard swallowing when I have to buy a 12 pack of eggs at $1.47, though. Not going to break my bank, but it's still a bummer to buy 10 dozen and have to pay an extra $4.70.
We are in a position to raise our own meat , veg and fruits.. we are putting up a new greenhouse, hope to have it up soon..... can’t wait, it’s been warm in Thr days for us here, but freezing hard at night... at the local country store 2 tomatoes and a head of lettuce was $6
When my boys got big enough that they started wearing men's socks that looked like their dad's, I would take different colored thread and do like an X on each sock so I would know who's socks belonged to who. I think what you're doing for Joe with the Kid Pick box is wonderful. I'm looking forward to seeing his face light up with his own box. Blessings to you and your family.
Great idea 💡
Would love to see the pie and salsibury steak dinners, the salsibury is kinda intimidating
I have been keeping up with price increase at my Walmart. Not to bad on the increase like at another grocery store I go to
WOW!! I can't wait for the price book! Will you share that with us? I would even buy an e-copy!! That is what I have always wanted to help me know when things are a good deal. Also, Aldi will take those juices back and replace with what you want.
I love the socks and the grocery haul
Our Aldi had eggs at $ .48 a dozen. Two weeks ago they were $ .40 a dozen.
Wow! That's the lowest price I've heard in a long time.
You make my day, God bless you and your family!
Hi Jen with food prices going sky high are you back up to your 700 dollar budget again, I remember last year when Amber moved out you were below 700. I have to pray every month that my God supplies all my needs according to his riches in glory..
I am at a $700 budget. Last month I only spent $400+ (I can't remember the exact number). I think this month I'll be very close to $650.
With my 4 boys and dad's socks, the boys decided they would choose a favorite brand of socks (all black) from Ross, so Tommy Hilfiger for the 14 y/o, Champion for the 13 y/o, Nike for the 11 y/o and dad has Dicks sporting goods socks (dsg) makes it fast andnwhen one is looming about or a pair we know who to holler at and tell to come pick 'em up and put them in the laundry.
Knowing who to holler at is important in a big family!!!
@@acountrylife definitely wished I had that figured all out when all 9 were home, haha.
If you want to ripen your Bananas. Put them in a paper bag with other ripe fruits 😀
If you don't have other ripe fruits you can still place them in a paper bag to ripen. It just takes a little longer. Hope that helps!
My grocery bill went up $125.00 since last month. I bought the same items as last month 😕
Ouch!
Yayyyyy love the video!!!! Joe is gonna love his box!!! I def know Joe is not left out…my son is the same way he was in mens clothes at a younger age and it was hard to find character stuff my daughter is older but smaller so she could still wear them but I def know how you feel!!! I also remember that Joe loves chocolates lol ( me too) have a great day!!!
We just did an Aldi trip in South Dakota and they were completely out of chicken. I have 5 kids and some need things at different times. We don’t get everyone stuff at the same time either. We’re definitely a need based family. Of coarse we get everyone a treat or something but not the same essentials.
I have enjoyed watching you shop at my fav store!! Put your bananas in a brown bag. They should ripen just fine!
I am a new subscriber. I thank God that I found your channel. I love your practical advice and real life methods. I have a special needs child with Autism. He is doing very well. I do not have other children, so I can completely focus on my son. I am in awe of how you are able to work with each child and meet their needs as individuals. Thank you for sharing your journey. (Indiana)
Welcome Kathie. Thanks for introducing yourself.
I just got my cookbook and I love it. I was so excited that you signed it for me.
Hope you like it!
I live in Midwest, just outside Chicago (in corn farming land) and omg…. What I would not cherish is that family… this week $1.89 but not received at my store…. Haha even worse is my additional, ordered freezer chest is still on a slow boat from China? My parents are now 80 and 79/80 in 5 months….. this pandemic has taken a faster toll on all of us, but they are now failing faster and rapidly with seclusion and isolation….. on top of their health issues! their deep freezer went out, and I has been bringing meals to freeze and reheat….. lol they keep many breakfast items and treats in the fridge freezer, so it kinds messed both households up! Lol bring on cranberries….. we love treats, and I’ve now told dad….. he must make his baked treats ( keep him out of recliner and maybe eating fewer sweets? ) so, I’m helping him cook fresh meals and bake his treats….. oatmeal cookies with cranberries, white chocolate chip cookies with cranberries, cranberry bunt cake….. we are ❤️🙏🏼✌🏼 cranberries…. my husband, loves dried cranberries in his yogurt and fresh in muffins…. Me, love dried ones in my oatmeal! Love, prayers to your family and followers.
Hi Debra, how kind to be helping out your folks; I'm sure they appreciate it. Glad to hear you all love your cranberries. Eat more....we'll grow more for you.
Canned mushrooms are ready to use. Dry mushrooms need to be sauteed in butter for best taste. I couldn't eat a dry mushroom although I think people do eat that.
My sister makes a delicious cranberry pear pie for Thanksgiving. You should try it🎈
Sadly, we ate all the pears already so no pie again.