I raised 6 kids on a remote ranch in Colorado; we had to bulk up the pantry for winter as well. I know you know this, but I became really vigilant on waste. I noted how often say half of muffin would not get eaten, some milk would get left in the glass, etc.. I started dishing smaller portions with the understanding if you take it, you eat it!
We didn’t have to worry, but my brother got away with not eating or drinking everything. But, I always had to. My mom spoiled him and I went to my grandparents on my dads side and got my loving from them especially my grandma.
One of the many things I've had to do is switch from paper towels to microfiber cloths. I took what I would spend on paper towels for a month and purchased the equivalent on the cloth instead. Bought in bulk at dollar store. That was 4 years ago, and most of the cloths are going strong today. Best idea.😊
Since I was a little girl my mother taught us to add things together as we put it in the cart. I have done that my whole life because we have never had a undetermined amount of money. We usually never have enough and have to leave things we need. And since my husband died and with inflation it just keeps getting worse.😂
Same! its how I taught my daughter maths too! (edit: if I had any sons I would teach them as well; lad's gotta know how to run the finances and feed the fam too! 😉)
Our prices have gone up too, but I don’t have to bulk buy here in Scotland as it’s only me and hubby. I couldn’t believe the cost of cooking oil and olive oil here the last time I went shopping. We try not to waste anything just like everyone else who is watching their budget. Great to see you and your son shopping together.
Costco starts out with me keeping track as I add to cart. Halfway thru, I've been distracted and forgot the running total, but there are still things we definitely need. I spend the rest of my gathering praying and by the time I'm in line, the knot begins to tie in my stomach. It's ALWAYS more than I expected. Argh!!!
Our family of three has a $75 a week budget for groceries. I tally up the total as I go along in the grocery store. When prices started increasing drastically, I switched to generic for a lot of the things that we buy. turns out the generic option is usually pretty good, that’s been able to help me save a ton on groceries most weeks I am able to stay under budget. We also meal plan, so I purchase exactly what we’re going to be using that week..
I saw a lady went to the Hispanic (idk any other terms so nobody come for me) section and in that section the spices and stuff were even cheaper than generic brand
I absolutely 💜 your new family picture…it’s beautiful!! I live in Southern California and I’ve had to really cutback on everything…meats are so expensive, it’s ridiculous😵💫.
I liked how she said he helped her make the list, then he and Garret did the actual shopping. Acting as a team and a family where the men are just as involved. I have to think that marriage and family will last! :)
I've tried to 'guestimate' the costs of shopping in modern Fairbanks and North Pole but been surprised too many times. I like Garrets version ,' A thousand or something'. LOLs
My Husband will do good with my list …..but he will buy all this stuff to try 🤦🏻♀️ so we go together and I will let him t get a few things to try …not trying to own Sams lol
We have a SAMS Club but it is only me and my husband at home now so we rarely go. When we had out teenage boys at home, we would go through groceries so fast.
My husband is the regular shopper as I loathe shopping whereas he enjoys it. I give him a list of our must buys and wanted items for storage then it's his choice. He does fantastic very time.
💁🏻♀️Jessica, those hash browns were looking Good!😁. Bert and Garrett, y’all work well together at shopping!🛒. Great job!😁. The kids are such a big help!🥰. I always make a list!😁. I try to configure the items as I go along, so I don’t go over budget! Many Continued Blessings Somers Family!💖
Im always surprised at how many TH-cam families buy disposable plates and cutlery. The only time we (Australia) do this is for big bbq's, not every day.
I was thinking the same thing,I only buy disposable plates for parties and only for the cake,it’s uncommon here in Greece to use paper plates every day
I’m not sure why the personally buy what they buy but I keep a supply of disposable plates and cutlery because where I live we experience a lot of power outages due to weather. So I use them when I can’t wash dishes, not on a regular basis.
Same. I only use paper plates about once a year. I don’t buy paper towel’s anymore either. Just use rags and wash them. I can mostly shop my grocery store cheaper with their Buy one/ Get one free items. But we like everything and are not picky. I know for some people it is a time issue but mine is a waste and cost issue.
My wife and I go to Fairbanks Costco ones a week and keep our selfs to $200. And we keep ourselves to $100 every other week of Costco gas. We get a lot of the same products. I did nor know about the chicken. We love our Costco dates. When we go we have lunch there. 2 slices of pizza, 2 hot dogs, and 2 pops for $6.98. It's a whole thing, we love it.
I recently got married and we’ve set a set budget for grocery per month. It’s been a struggling staying within that. It been like a game with my husband and I trying to figure out how we can stay within our budget for groceries.
Y'all haven't done a big haul from Costco in ages so y'all did good Especially the box of baby wipes,toilet paper,paper towels olive oil, meats etc. Y'all did good.
I was thinking around $700 for the haul I haven't shopped at a Costco but I know how expensive Groceries are here in Australia and it's ridiculous! One supermarket had whole watermelon for $35 ouch! Glad to see everyone is doin well! ❤❤❤
I have dipped into our freezer. It's good with Aldi. We are blessed with the grocery prices. It's scary but God keeps us filled. Warm hugs sweet family💗💗💗
I said $700.. can't believe I got the closest! I was thinking $500 at first but when you start seeing things as high as they are it's going to add up! I always have a general ballpark figure running in my head when shopping so I'm not too surpried at the register. ❤ Little Livey is such a darling.. All the kids are doing great. Great job Garrett helping dad. 💯👍
PS...I can definitely taste a big difference in the varieties of drinking water. I can't stand to drink Aquafina water but really like Dasani drinking water. Yes I've noticed a big difference in prices now as compared to last year. WOW I guessed $ 500.00 I was really off. I also have been taking from my storage to keep from buying groceries but now that's its getting to that time of the year I need to start rebuilding my groceries and miscellaneous items that I use for back-up so Ill definitely be spending more than usual when I go shopping but I have to consider that Christmas is coming and I'm on Social Security so I also will be buying my Thanksgiving and Christmas groceries as well and my November and December SS doesn't come in till a couple of days after so that's why I have to plan now also for my holiday baking. Good Night😴
Just from looking at the table, I was thinking $700.00 😳 And yes we have started holding back a lot more! I’m seeing more and more recipes for casseroles again!
Bert, you are such an awesome dad. Garrett is learning by example. All your kiddos are doing great, and growing up way too fast! Love to all, and squishes to Livvy❤
Our seasons align with months: Summer - Dec to Feb Autumn (fall) - March to May Winter - June to August Spring - September to November Daylights savings also starts around the beginning of months. Like for summer weather time we'll switch our clocks forward on the first weekend of October.
Hi! We finally got our new Costco memberships this week here in Portland, Oregon and thought the time is right with our family of 4 with 2 growing kids! We are from Fairbanks, Alaska for 3 generations since the 60s and I have lived there my whole life before moving away for career reasons. Glad to see that there is now a Costco in Fairbanks. We love your videos, we have subscribed, and look forward to your next posts. 🤗Keep it up! 🙋🏻♂️Dr. Sanjay Kumar & Family
Um did you sleep through science????? It’s first day of Autumn everywhere it’s supposed to be (the Northern Hemisphere which means north of the equator) and the Southern Hemisphere just started their first day of SPRING!!! So as you mentioned they would start Fall much later and technically that is true cuz they don’t start fall till MARCH!!!!! 🙄 OY VAY
My guess is $710. And talking about the water, we dont have arrowhead water here, so never tried it. But i absolutely despise Dasani water. It tastes horrible. Missed these costco videos!!!
I haven't bought beef for quite a while. I had a "hankering" to make a beef stew last week but was totally shocked how expensive one little package was. I used to but 2 packages(one pound each) for my stew but after seeing the price I am just eating chicken now. My grocery store usually has a cooked rotisserie chicken on sale once a month and I'll buy 2, cut them up and freeze one. Generic brands are sometimes just as good as the national brand and sometimes even better at a much lower price. I always enjoy your shopping hauls as it is not only interesting to see what's available in Alaska but it's also fun and educational at the same time.
Is getting very expensive here were in Texas and rumor has it that it looks like it might be even more expensive come 2024. My only recommendation is since you have lots of room down there I would buy extra of the extras LOL it's not hoarding it's being smart and preparing. It's having more than you typically would have so that next year, you're not having to pay the extra green dollars and have a cardiac arrest because of the increase in price of your receipt that is going to be probably going to be an extra $150 or $200 more than what it is now. So you want to make sure that your family is well taken care of and that you have prepped enough to help pending whatever situation may come your way . I always say to people when I talk to them have at least..... if you're able to... Have at least a minimum of three to six months in your pantry. Preferably though... A year and let me tell you it is possible and you're going to go through your pantry and it's a pantry that is used so it's being used and things are being shifted and it's continual. You really are going to have to sit down and say okay we need more of this just in case and of this excetera excetera.... LoL..Garret is a hoot ! Tapping into the resources you need to but I definitely don't use up my resources or my pantry to the point where I'm like oh boy I think I need to refill it soon I don't do that I put it on the list and as I use it it goes on a list and I replace it as soon as possible and whenever I replace it I add one or two more of what I replaced. And that's why a lot of times I think that's why I'm staying ahead of this crazy inflation. Again you do what you can with what you got but I have a feeling that next year is not going to be any better as a matter fact I think it's going to be a lot worse
Bottled waters absolutely taste different. Aquafina tastes the worst in my opinion. With how prices are, I no longer buy what I want, but rather I buy what's on sale.
i think the different water bottlers' plastics DO taste different; we don't have arrowhead where I am, but I definitely do not care for the Safeway brand compared to my local grocery chain's generic. I generally buy more ingredients than prepared foods, but have a teen so I would buy snacky or quick easy prep stuff for them to make. now I hardly buy ANY prepared or convenience items. Leftovers for Life!
I went to pur Costco in Houston and the prices are close to yours. Our prices on some things have gone up more than others due to inflation. Just paper products and allergy medicine ran me almost $150.
My house hold had dropped down to one income right now. I just lost my job. We are making it work as best we can until I find something different, but man we are tight on money right now
Sorry to write so many comments but as for doing soups if you wanna save a lot of time just put hashbrowns in instead of having to cut up potatoes if you want to save time you can use lentils I’m sure you know all the different soups and I have some of that those beautiful vegetables you have in the soups a little bit of chicken in the soup can make A whole meal and dumplings or biscuits and it’s even more wonderful.
I only have a set amount of grocery money so I add everything as I get it. Once I hit my limit, that's it, I have to stop. There are no flex funds for groceries.
In the Southern Hemisphere they are coming into their spring. The seasons are opposite of ours, so their spring just kicked off as our autumn kicked off.
It's spring here in Australia and it's starting to get a bit warm....it's going to be a hot summer...here the seasons start in the 1st of the month...don't have Costco where I live 🐨
I find that bulk shopping doesn’t work for us. I shop at the local grocery store and save a lot more money on sales. And then I go to the dollar store or Aldi for my paper products.
Hello from MN. Our prices are up so much here on so many things. Like you, we get a short growing season. We are not getting everything we Want but trying to cover our Needs. There are no more small vacations or trips. We can’t afford the fun extras anymore. Living costs here are too high now and still rising. Grow if you can! Pressure & water bath can and dehydrate to preserve your purchases or harvest. Blessings Happy People ❤
We have 3 boys and go thru about 1 gallon of milk per day. And its starting to cool here in SW VA mountains. 60s in the days. My sams club stock up usually runs about 350....so a little higher there.
Hello The cost of groceries where i live in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 is insane. A lb. of butter $ 8.99 .Unless its on sale $ 5.99. Everything has doubled in price here. I don't know how long family's can sustain, in this economy. Its very scary. Love your videos. 🙏👍💞
You might want to stock up on some Nido Fortificada (dry whole milk found on the Hispanic foods aisle) for Livy during the winter months. It's much better than nonfat dry milk.
Friends of ours just moved from North Carolina to Anchorage. They will be working at the hospital there. Sticker shock has hit them pretty quickly. Prices are high here, but not as high as there.
We have a Sam's in our area and we have noticed the prices going up beyond what we can afford for some items. We hunt wild fruit and collect it when it is ripe. We grew up knowing where every berry, apple, pears, plums and cherries grew and made jams jellies, juice, sliced fruit. This year because of the drought the Elderberries did not have near the juice and we are just going to make due, with what we were able to get. Plus we grow as many vegetables as we can and dry them, can them or freeze them.
We have had to change how we shop. We have moved to Costco and bulk shopping and trying to put more things in the freezer. We had to say goodbye to organic produce as it has gotten just too expensive and actually made more of a switch to frozen product as opposed to fresh. We have started being really diligent about not wasting anything. Inflation is hitting everyone really hard! It is so sad.
You guys are completely right. It’s not an Arizona thing. Washington State here. Arrowhead water definitely is, let’s say funky! It shouldn’t have a taste and 💯 does 🤢
Northern California here. At our Costco things have gone up roughly a dollar. A few examples of prices are, gold potatoes $8.79, kirkland butter $12.59 and organic maple syrup.$12.99. Thanks for another awesome video!
Hello, happy people. I absolutely love your videos and your family. I live in western Illinois. Not far from St. LOUIS, Mo. Just over the river. My grocery budget has almost doubled, and I have switched from buying brand name items to store brand. I'm definitely feeling stretched. I also used to have a pantry stocked and have had to dig into our surplus with no money to restock to be ahead. Power and water bill and property taxes have gone up as well. My son and I have expensive health issues that have been raised as well. Thankful my husband can still work, and God always provides.🙌
A good " hunter / gatherer" lesson for Garrett!! The price is much higher, for things, for ya'll...and I worked my way thru the ( pantry) this summer!! And like you...got down on [ reserves]...! My guess on your run.. $ 697.97, + tax..! My jaw hit the floor when Bert said the price!!???? Wow!!! All of the kids look good..n ..Miss Olivia n big sis Audrey @ G- ma's house lookin' cute!! Thanks! C ya on the next video !!! 👍🐺🧙♂️🦊🤙
I love when you do a Costco run. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and find myself comparing what your Costco carries compared to ours. The USA Costcos offer more variety than what is offered here. For the longest time, when you throw in the exchange rate, both of our prices have been about the same. That being said, in your run today, your prices were higher than ours. I didn’t think I had adjusted my shopping much, though when I stop to think about it, I have. The cost of beef here is outrageous, so I find myself waiting until we go cross border shopping into North Dakota and buy beef from Sam’s Club. A roast here that might cost me anywhere from $35-60 I can pick up at Sam’s Club for $16.00. Even with the exchange rate that is a huge difference. I am trying to be more mindful of what I am buying as a quick run to the store these days to pick up a few items ends up costing me well over $100. It’s time to draw a line at what I am willing and not willing to spend and actually use and stick to a grocery list!
Thank you Garrett and Bert for Helping the Momma. Thank you to Grandma to for helping with the Kiddo’s (Girl’s). I am sure the Girl’s and Miss Liv loved the time with Grandma. Another Benefit of Grandma’s House… Grandpa!!! Reason I said that is because if Liv decided to take a nap Grandpa and Daddy’s are normally our happy place (at least they were for my daughter’s and myself when I was a baby. Btw, Liv and I share a Birthday Month and with Liv being the 16th and I am on the 25th… Happy Birthday to Miss Liv and being a Special September Baby.
Man I guessed $658.41. Your shopping trips are usually between $550 and $700, so $706 isn’t too far over lol. I don’t shop for a family of 6, but inflation has hit pretty hard (my trips are in the $200 per week range), and I also couldn’t find Kirkland water at my local Costco either.
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I raised 6 kids on a remote ranch in Colorado; we had to bulk up the pantry for winter as well. I know you know this, but I became really vigilant on waste. I noted how often say half of muffin would not get eaten, some milk would get left in the glass, etc.. I started dishing smaller portions with the understanding if you take it, you eat it!
We didn’t have to worry, but my brother got away with not eating or drinking everything. But, I always had to. My mom spoiled him and I went to my grandparents on my dads side and got my loving from them especially my grandma.
That is why God made cats & birds, leftover milk & muffins.
Hi from Colorado also. We live up in the mountains and its definitely fall here.
YIKES !!!
@@winterwolf2012We gave our pets and my great grandparents' chickens all the leftovers that we couldn't do anything with.
Garret is a wonderful son. It’s so nice to see him out with his dad helping his family. Very special.
I like that Dad makes it fun for him.
You were talking about arrowhead water and at the printing company I work for we are printing that label as I watch this yes I am at work lol love ya.
Almost forgot I am in Hendersonville N C
One of the many things I've had to do is switch from paper towels to microfiber cloths. I took what I would spend on paper towels for a month and purchased the equivalent on the cloth instead. Bought in bulk at dollar store. That was 4 years ago, and most of the cloths are going strong today. Best idea.😊
I use old dishcloths, t-shirts, sparingly use paper towels when I am canning.
Yes!! Me as well, great savings!
Since I was a little girl my mother taught us to add things together as we put it in the cart. I have done that my whole life because we have never had a undetermined amount of money. We usually never have enough and have to leave things we need. And since my husband died and with inflation it just keeps getting worse.😂
Same! its how I taught my daughter maths too! (edit: if I had any sons I would teach them as well; lad's gotta know how to run the finances and feed the fam too! 😉)
I’m with Jessica on this one. Different brands of bottled water do taste different
They have additives. Watch what the ingredients are!
Our prices have gone up too, but I don’t have to bulk buy here in Scotland as it’s only me and hubby. I couldn’t believe the cost of cooking oil and olive oil here the last time I went shopping. We try not to waste anything just like everyone else who is watching their budget. Great to see you and your son shopping together.
We only use "Kerrygold" Irish butter. It's a little bit higher priced but very worth it! In our opinion.
Oops! I said Costco butter instead of water. I am so embarassed!
Costco starts out with me keeping track as I add to cart. Halfway thru, I've been distracted and forgot the running total, but there are still things we definitely need. I spend the rest of my gathering praying and by the time I'm in line, the knot begins to tie in my stomach. It's ALWAYS more than I expected. Argh!!!
Our family of three has a $75 a week budget for groceries. I tally up the total as I go along in the grocery store. When prices started increasing drastically, I switched to generic for a lot of the things that we buy. turns out the generic option is usually pretty good, that’s been able to help me save a ton on groceries most weeks I am able to stay under budget. We also meal plan, so I purchase exactly what we’re going to be using that week..
I saw a lady went to the Hispanic (idk any other terms so nobody come for me) section and in that section the spices and stuff were even cheaper than generic brand
Generic brands are good.
That baby is growing so fast, she’s a cutie❤
I see the “White stuff” is on your forecast for next Monday😳
I absolutely 💜 your new family picture…it’s beautiful!! I live in Southern California and I’ve had to really cutback on everything…meats are so expensive, it’s ridiculous😵💫.
I liked how she said he helped her make the list, then he and Garret did the actual shopping. Acting as a team and a family where the men are just as involved. I have to think that marriage and family will last! :)
I've tried to 'guestimate' the costs of shopping in modern Fairbanks and North Pole but been surprised too many times. I like Garrets version ,' A thousand or something'. LOLs
Scary, he wasn't to far off 😱😱
@@AlaskanBearsVlogs But as Bert and Jessica has said they don't shop for just a week.
Most women would NOT trust their husbands to go to Sams Club or Costco shopping😄They did great👍🏻😊
My Husband will do good with my list …..but he will buy all this stuff to try 🤦🏻♀️ so we go together and I will let him t get a few things to try …not trying to own Sams lol
We have a SAMS Club but it is only me and my husband at home now so we rarely go. When we had out teenage boys at home, we would go through groceries so fast.
My husband is the regular shopper as I loathe shopping whereas he enjoys it. I give him a list of our must buys and wanted items for storage then it's his choice. He does fantastic very time.
My husband goes every week in the winter 😊 I do warm months
I guessed 522. Usually I guess over. I think inflation got me. 😅
💁🏻♀️Jessica, those hash browns were looking Good!😁. Bert and Garrett, y’all work well together at shopping!🛒. Great job!😁. The kids are such a big help!🥰. I always make a list!😁. I try to configure the items as I go along, so I don’t go over budget! Many Continued Blessings Somers Family!💖
I love watching your Costco videos. It helps me figure out what to get when I go. Thanks ❤
Im always surprised at how many TH-cam families buy disposable plates and cutlery. The only time we (Australia) do this is for big bbq's, not every day.
I was thinking the same thing,I only buy disposable plates for parties and only for the cake,it’s uncommon here in Greece to use paper plates every day
I’m not sure why the personally buy what they buy but I keep a supply of disposable plates and cutlery because where I live we experience a lot of power outages due to weather. So I use them when I can’t wash dishes, not on a regular basis.
I’m in Canada and we RARELY use disposable plates etc… maybe it’s a water supply issue? Unable to wash as needed?
Same. I only use paper plates about once a year. I don’t buy paper towel’s anymore either. Just use rags and wash them. I can mostly shop my grocery store cheaper with their Buy one/ Get one free items. But we like everything and are not picky. I know for some people it is a time issue but mine is a waste and cost issue.
Our house does not buy them unless necessary.
My wife and I go to Fairbanks Costco ones a week and keep our selfs to $200. And we keep ourselves to $100 every other week of Costco gas. We get a lot of the same products. I did nor know about the chicken. We love our Costco dates. When we go we have lunch there. 2 slices of pizza, 2 hot dogs, and 2 pops for $6.98. It's a whole thing, we love it.
Gods continued blessings on this wonderful family!!! May God continue to bless you as you all continue to bless others❣
I recently got married and we’ve set a set budget for grocery per month. It’s been a struggling staying within that. It been like a game with my husband and I trying to figure out how we can stay within our budget for groceries.
Y'all haven't done a big haul from Costco in ages so y'all did good Especially the box of baby wipes,toilet paper,paper towels olive oil, meats etc. Y'all did good.
I was thinking around $700 for the haul I haven't shopped at a Costco but I know how expensive Groceries are here in Australia and it's ridiculous!
One supermarket had whole watermelon for $35 ouch!
Glad to see everyone is doin well! ❤❤❤
At least the $12 lettuces haven't returned 😮
Toilet paper at Costco is $50 Sydney
And double cheese packet they got is $33
Whole honeydew melon in the UK: £1.79 (AU$3.40).
ongoing I paid 4.99 in the uk today
I have dipped into our freezer. It's good with Aldi. We are blessed with the grocery prices. It's scary but God keeps us filled.
Warm hugs sweet family💗💗💗
I said $700.. can't believe I got the closest! I was thinking $500 at first but when you start seeing things as high as they are it's going to add up! I always have a general ballpark figure running in my head when shopping so I'm not too surpried at the register. ❤ Little Livey is such a darling.. All the kids are doing great. Great job Garrett helping dad. 💯👍
PS...I can definitely taste a big difference in the varieties of drinking water. I can't stand to drink Aquafina water but really like Dasani drinking water. Yes I've noticed a big difference in prices now as compared to last year. WOW I guessed $ 500.00 I was really off. I also have been taking from my storage to keep from buying groceries but now that's its getting to that time of the year I need to start rebuilding my groceries and miscellaneous items that I use for back-up so Ill definitely be spending more than usual when I go shopping but I have to consider that Christmas is coming and I'm on Social Security so I also will be buying my Thanksgiving and Christmas groceries as well and my November and December SS doesn't come in till a couple of days after so that's why I have to plan now also for my holiday baking. Good Night😴
Just from looking at the table, I was thinking $700.00 😳 And yes we have started holding back a lot more! I’m seeing more and more recipes for casseroles again!
Hello Happy Peoples! Good morning from Hungary! 😊
Considering Garrett & his dad are outnumbered, they are very patient. Bless them
Indeed ,agreed!!👍🧙♂️!
I am so jealous how not crowded your Costco is!!! Ours here in AZ is always packed!!
Bert, you are such an awesome dad. Garrett is learning by example. All your kiddos are doing great, and growing up way too fast! Love to all, and squishes to Livvy❤
I definitely try to know my budget and find the deals before shopping, just helps me cut down on unnecessary things. Love from Ontario, Canada 🥰❤️ 🇨🇦
Our seasons align with months:
Summer - Dec to Feb
Autumn (fall) - March to May
Winter - June to August
Spring - September to November
Daylights savings also starts around the beginning of months. Like for summer weather time we'll switch our clocks forward on the first weekend of October.
Would you ever consider including some cooking in your videos? It would be great to see what kind of meals you make and how to make them.
Hi!
We finally got our new Costco memberships this week here in Portland, Oregon and thought the time is right with our family of 4 with 2 growing kids!
We are from Fairbanks, Alaska
for 3 generations since the 60s and I have lived there my whole life before moving away for career reasons.
Glad to see that there is now a Costco in Fairbanks.
We love your videos, we have subscribed, and look forward to your next posts.
🤗Keep it up!
🙋🏻♂️Dr. Sanjay Kumar
& Family
Cooking less, so less waste. My crockpot is ALWAYS going... Homemade applesauce, a few more macaroni meals, more intentional meal planning...
Um did you sleep through science????? It’s first day of Autumn everywhere it’s supposed to be (the Northern Hemisphere which means north of the equator) and the Southern Hemisphere just started their first day of SPRING!!! So as you mentioned they would start Fall much later and technically that is true cuz they don’t start fall till MARCH!!!!! 🙄 OY VAY
One thing you could have left off...... That Red Bull, stop drinking that stuff...
My guess is $710. And talking about the water, we dont have arrowhead water here, so never tried it. But i absolutely despise Dasani water. It tastes horrible. Missed these costco videos!!!
I haven't bought beef for quite a while. I had a "hankering" to make a beef stew last week but was totally shocked how expensive one little package was. I used to but 2 packages(one pound each) for my stew but after seeing the price I am just eating chicken now. My grocery store usually has a cooked rotisserie chicken on sale once a month and I'll buy 2, cut them up and freeze one. Generic brands are sometimes just as good as the national brand and sometimes even better at a much lower price. I always enjoy your shopping hauls as it is not only interesting to see what's available in Alaska but it's also fun and educational at the same time.
Is getting very expensive here were in Texas and rumor has it that it looks like it might be even more expensive come 2024. My only recommendation is since you have lots of room down there I would buy extra of the extras LOL it's not hoarding it's being smart and preparing. It's having more than you typically would have so that next year, you're not having to pay the extra green dollars and have a cardiac arrest because of the increase in price of your receipt that is going to be probably going to be an extra $150 or $200 more than what it is now.
So you want to make sure that your family is well taken care of and that you have prepped enough to help pending whatever situation may come your way
. I always say to people when I talk to them have at least..... if you're able to... Have at least a minimum of three to six months in your pantry. Preferably though... A year and let me tell you it is possible and you're going to go through your pantry and it's a pantry that is used so it's being used and things are being shifted and it's continual. You really are going to have to sit down and say okay we need more of this just in case and of this excetera excetera....
LoL..Garret is a hoot !
Tapping into the resources you need to but I definitely don't use up my resources or my pantry to the point where I'm like oh boy I think I need to refill it soon I don't do that I put it on the list and as I use it it goes on a list and I replace it as soon as possible and whenever I replace it I add one or two more of what I replaced. And that's why a lot of times I think that's why I'm staying ahead of this crazy inflation. Again you do what you can with what you got but I have a feeling that next year is not going to be any better as a matter fact I think it's going to be a lot worse
Bottled waters absolutely taste different. Aquafina tastes the worst in my opinion. With how prices are, I no longer buy what I want, but rather I buy what's on sale.
ARROWHEAD water tastes like dirt, literally! I never liked it either. I also live in AZ, maybe there is something to that?
i think the different water bottlers' plastics DO taste different; we don't have arrowhead where I am, but I definitely do not care for the Safeway brand compared to my local grocery chain's generic. I generally buy more ingredients than prepared foods, but have a teen so I would buy snacky or quick easy prep stuff for them to make. now I hardly buy ANY prepared or convenience items. Leftovers for Life!
I always round up to the nearest dollar as I put each item in my cart without taxes before I hit checkout and add ten more dollars to the total.
I don’t have a Costco where I live. I just have Sams Club. The nearest Costco is 3-4 hours away
I went to pur Costco in Houston and the prices are close to yours. Our prices on some things have gone up more than others due to inflation. Just paper products and allergy medicine ran me almost $150.
My house hold had dropped down to one income right now. I just lost my job. We are making it work as best we can until I find something different, but man we are tight on money right now
Sorry to write so many comments but as for doing soups if you wanna save a lot of time just put hashbrowns in instead of having to cut up potatoes if you want to save time you can use lentils I’m sure you know all the different soups and I have some of that those beautiful vegetables you have in the soups a little bit of chicken in the soup can make A whole meal and dumplings or biscuits and it’s even more wonderful.
I only have a set amount of grocery money so I add everything as I get it. Once I hit my limit, that's it, I have to stop. There are no flex funds for groceries.
In the Southern Hemisphere they are coming into their spring. The seasons are opposite of ours, so their spring just kicked off as our autumn kicked off.
Even when I know my total is gonna be astronomical, I would rather know the price before I get to the register.
It's spring here in Australia and it's starting to get a bit warm....it's going to be a hot summer...here the seasons start in the 1st of the month...don't have Costco where I live 🐨
Happy to see your lovely Family and super excited about the new Alaskan Appeal realest 🎉😊😊🎉
Prices are so out of control it’s ridiculous, however, the rich and powerful don’t have to worry about any of that!
I find that bulk shopping doesn’t work for us. I shop at the local grocery store and save a lot more money on sales. And then I go to the dollar store or Aldi for my paper products.
I agree Jess arrowhead water taste like soap lol we have a 1 and 2 yr old and we go through milk like crazy. But waaaaay better than formula
Wow. When I was there, the only Costco was in Anchorage. When did this open?
I have to know before i get to the register. I cant afford to be surprised sadly. If we cant make it work we dont eat.
$706? I guess $750. Wow that sure is a lot of money!
Hello from MN. Our prices are up so much here on so many things. Like you, we get a short growing season. We are not getting everything we Want but trying to cover our Needs. There are no more small vacations or trips. We can’t afford the fun extras anymore. Living costs here are too high now and still rising. Grow if you can! Pressure & water bath can and dehydrate to preserve your purchases or harvest. Blessings Happy People ❤
We have 3 boys and go thru about 1 gallon of milk per day. And its starting to cool here in SW VA mountains. 60s in the days. My sams club stock up usually runs about 350....so a little higher there.
I’ve learned to freeze the extras. If the muffins aren’t gone after two days they go in the freezer.
the muffins are the same here in Michigan
Hello from Texas. Love your vlogs. Hot here..doesn't feel like fall. Gas went up twenty cents in two days.
Hello The cost of groceries where i live in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 is insane. A lb. of butter $ 8.99 .Unless its on sale $ 5.99. Everything has doubled in price here. I don't know how long family's can sustain, in this economy. Its very scary. Love your videos. 🙏👍💞
My friend from Anchorage just visited me this weekend - she said prices weren't much different here in Boise.
You might want to stock up on some Nido Fortificada (dry whole milk found on the Hispanic foods aisle) for Livy during the winter months. It's much better than nonfat dry milk.
Shopping: done off a list with prices. Sometimes the store is more expensive, so knowing their online prices, I ask them to match.
Im spending at least 60 dollars more a month for groceries. Just myself but to me that is a lot🌹
I always have to calculate everything I pick up & then pick &choose what to keep. My limited budget definitely doesn’t go far at all these days
Time to wonder into the woods and grab a moose or two to fill up the freezer.
Everything I see this I think: why so many disposable plates and cutlery? I never use that, even with parties I just use normal plates and cutlery
I thought the same.
That’s what our groceries run here in Texas . Don’t feel bad. Makes me almost cry. Yes we’ve had too a lot.
Where are you shopping at? What they just spent is over 2 months of my budget.
Absolutely have had to change what and how we buy groceries.. its been a mind numbing struggle.. but we are fed and blessed .
We are getting to the chilly night time in Iowa. It’s still staying in 50s. But it’s a matter of time before it gets colder more.
I was born drinking whole milk no formula..
Friends of ours just moved from North Carolina to Anchorage. They will be working at the hospital there. Sticker shock has hit them pretty quickly. Prices are high here, but not as high as there.
My family has had to trim a lot because of inflation.
When I am restocking my pantry/freezer I stopped looking at the prices and get what I need. You need it so just take it on the chin and move on.
Il love that you both hold hands going towards costco such family love is shown with all of you love watching your family
Maine: mid 70s day, 40s at night. Lots of friends from the South visiting to escape the 100s where they're from.
Hi somers family it's great seeing your channel the kids are growing up so fast 😀😀
We have a Sam's in our area and we have noticed the prices going up beyond what we can afford for some items. We hunt wild fruit and collect it when it is ripe. We grew up knowing where every berry, apple, pears, plums and cherries grew and made jams jellies, juice, sliced fruit. This year because of the drought the Elderberries did not have near the juice and we are just going to make due, with what we were able to get. Plus we grow as many vegetables as we can and dry them, can them or freeze them.
We have had to change how we shop. We have moved to Costco and bulk shopping and trying to put more things in the freezer. We had to say goodbye to organic produce as it has gotten just too expensive and actually made more of a switch to frozen product as opposed to fresh. We have started being really diligent about not wasting anything. Inflation is hitting everyone really hard! It is so sad.
$729.00 Did you get Spam for Garret?
Your prices are higher than here in Northern California but not by much. It's crazy how expensive Everything is. Thank you for sharing with us 🥰
We are starting spring here in the Southern Hemisphere
Arrowhead is spring water- natural and has all the minerals that your body needs. Kirkland is purified- not great for your body!
You guys are completely right. It’s not an Arizona thing. Washington State here. Arrowhead water definitely is, let’s say funky! It shouldn’t have a taste and 💯 does 🤢
Arrowhead is my least favorite water, can't stand it. I thought I was the only one. :)
@@JaneDoe42011Nope! If it’s the cheapest option when I need water while out on the run, I will pony up more $ for a different brand without fail.
Hello Happy Peoples - from Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Northern California here. At our Costco things have gone up roughly a dollar. A few examples of prices are, gold potatoes $8.79, kirkland butter $12.59 and organic maple syrup.$12.99. Thanks for another awesome video!
Northern California also. Chico Costco is expensive.
Yep, Sacramento here (CA State Capital) and prices are similar. some great deals to be had on clothing prices though
In the southern hemisphere its the first day of spring.....The seasons are reversed
Hello, happy people. I absolutely love your videos and your family. I live in western Illinois. Not far from St. LOUIS, Mo. Just over the river. My grocery budget has almost doubled, and I have switched from buying brand name items to store brand. I'm definitely feeling stretched. I also used to have a pantry stocked and have had to dig into our surplus with no money to restock to be ahead. Power and water bill and property taxes have gone up as well. My son and I have expensive health issues that have been raised as well. Thankful my husband can still work, and God always provides.🙌
Great shopping haul. Bert and Garrett great team work.
A good " hunter / gatherer" lesson for Garrett!! The price is much higher, for things, for ya'll...and I worked my way thru the ( pantry) this summer!! And like you...got down on [ reserves]...!
My guess on your run..
$ 697.97, + tax..!
My jaw hit the floor when Bert said the price!!???? Wow!!!
All of the kids look good..n ..Miss Olivia n
big sis Audrey @
G- ma's house lookin'
cute!!
Thanks! C ya on the
next video !!!
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I love when you do a Costco run. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and find myself comparing what your Costco carries compared to ours. The USA Costcos offer more variety than what is offered here. For the longest time, when you throw in the exchange rate, both of our prices have been about the same. That being said, in your run today, your prices were higher than ours. I didn’t think I had adjusted my shopping much, though when I stop to think about it, I have. The cost of beef here is outrageous, so I find myself waiting until we go cross border shopping into North Dakota and buy beef from Sam’s Club. A roast here that might cost me anywhere from $35-60 I can pick up at Sam’s Club for $16.00. Even with the exchange rate that is a huge difference. I am trying to be more mindful of what I am buying as a quick run to the store these days to pick up a few items ends up costing me well over $100. It’s time to draw a line at what I am willing and not willing to spend and actually use and stick to a grocery list!
Thank you Garrett and Bert for Helping the Momma. Thank you to Grandma to for helping with the Kiddo’s (Girl’s). I am sure the Girl’s and Miss Liv loved the time with Grandma. Another Benefit of Grandma’s House… Grandpa!!! Reason I said that is because if Liv decided to take a nap Grandpa and Daddy’s are normally our happy place (at least they were for my daughter’s and myself when I was a baby. Btw, Liv and I share a Birthday Month and with Liv being the 16th and I am on the 25th… Happy Birthday to Miss Liv and being a Special September Baby.
Texas here...first 2 days of fall it was over 100f. 3rd day of fall got rain and cooler temp. But still running the AC.
Still 100° here in Arizona. Looking forward to the cooler temps.
Man I guessed $658.41. Your shopping trips are usually between $550 and $700, so $706 isn’t too far over lol. I don’t shop for a family of 6, but inflation has hit pretty hard (my trips are in the $200 per week range), and I also couldn’t find Kirkland water at my local Costco either.
There's no Cosco in NH. We only have Sam's and BJ's.
Definitely have had to readjust our budget.