Back To School Snack Haul and Organization 

I think a food trauma video with your sister would be so interesting and educational and cover so many things you both have seen!

I love how understanding you are in regards to trauma. As a former foster kid that is amazing

I love how Bella isn't shy in front of camera and there family gets along so well like love it 👍👍👍

🤣🤣 Bella's face when things came crashing down!!

Bella is seriously the best fit into the teen girls it’s like she been in the family all along I love her personality

Hey Savannah! If you like gushers, you should try freezing them! It’s taking them to a whole new level! Plus a deliciously cold snack.

They have life-size huge wooden rulers for your walls. It would b so cute to measure each child and write their name and age on the ruler, that way they can check in the future and see how much they've grown.

I like how you allow your kids some choices (catering) in their foods. I am not a foster parent, but I allow my kids some choices as well. I am 54 and still remember my parents making me eat things that I absolutely despised, and I swore I would not do that to my kids, They usually agree on meats, but I have 2 that love Brussel sprouts and 1 that despise them, so on a night we have them, I just make an extra veggie, I feel if they have some choices, they make better choices when they are out of sight. All 3 of my kids love eating cherry tomatoes as snacks, they prefer it over candy etc... Sometimes when people (kids included) feel empowered, they make better choices, so keep on rocking it mom!! PS. I voted for you, good luck!!

Crystal you and Arron are just so amazing. Just so wonderful how you are with all the kids and realizing they may have experienced trauma around food. I love all your videos. I love how special and valued you make each child feel.💜

I love this idea. There is such a great variety of snacks too. I love how loving and helpful all the kids are.

Love this idea! I use to work at an autism center and they had a room for snacks like this, and we would just go in there and grab our kids favorite snacks to use for the day as reinforcers or sometimes when our kids would do something awesome we’d take them into the snack room so they could pick out their own snack. Anyway, this reminded me of that lol but totally awesome room idea!!!!

Aurora is gaining so much confidence from all her beautiful sisters. I absolutely adore that.

Bella saying mommy was so sweet! It was a really nice vlog to watch! Love you all

You and Aaron are amazing parents and the fact that you take the time to make sure that everyone of your childrens needs are met I grew up in foster care before I was adopted I love your guys heart

Congrats on the nomination! I voted once already. Snack room is a great idea. Love how Rylan likes to dress like Lucas. They looked sharp in their button up shirts with dark pants. Bella and Hannah did a great job shopping and they made it fun!

im a foster kid i have been in it for 5 years and watching your channel has helped me

Just went into aia and voted for all of y'all keep up the wonderful blessing that you & Aaron bestow upon these young precious children the way the gel together is because of great parenting the Love , Attention, Understanding and Caring ......is what the whole World needs right now GOD bless you & family and keep it crazy lol !!!!!!!

Crystal, I absolutely love how you make food an enjoyable experience for all kids. It's like a love language to each of them. Food is like a security blanket for those who face any kind of trauma. I wouldn't mind hearing about what the kids experience is like with food. Only if they feel comfortable. I used to hoard food when I was in foster care for a few years before I went back to my parents. My foster parents were mean and limited us in food so much. I am 45 years old and still have food in my room. I feel territorial at times. It's just one of those things. It's also good to have different snacks in case one kid can't have a certain thing. I do love this idea of the snack room!

Crystal maybe you could hang wire baskets off a few of the stairs for snacks. Easy to see and reach for the younger kids and gives you more space to utilize. Congratulations on being nominated again! Going to vote right after I finish this video! Sending love from Wilsonville Oregon

savahnas smile is so pretty

You honestly deserve all the awards! You’re all such kind and beautiful human beings! You’re so inspiring to watch and you all always make me so happy! 🥹

You could put in a bench in the back under the stairs and put all the lunch boxes lined up there to store them. They won’t get lost and they always know where they are. Label the door “Snack Shack”

Bella’s living her best life. Having so much fun.

I LOVE CRAZY PIECES to PIECES! Bella's face when something fell in the store was priceless. PLEASE RECYCLE ♻️ those boxes ♻️. Reuse, reduce, recycle.

Congratulations on your nomination again this year! I have already been voting every day for a week now! Your family is the best example of LOVE!

My youngest niece is in foster care. I have tired to get her but because I had just turned 18 when she was born, they would not let me. As she is my brother's daughter. I love how Bella is now comfortable with holding and being in the vlog when out with her siblings or at home❤️

I love Savannah's personality. She also seems to be Crystal's perfect tandem. 😊

My Faithy who is 25 with Autism though it was so funny when Mrs. Crystal started measuring the children! She also lol when Mr Aaron said it cost a lot of money when all the kids went to Costco with u! She loves to watch your videos with me! Have an awesome day!

Voted twice so far!! I happen to be a lunch lady in southern Ohio. Have been for 10 years now. Your school lunch cost is pretty much on with our district. Very little difference. $2.75 for elementary, $3.00 - $4.00 for JRH and HS. The older kids get several options so prices vary. Breakfast is $1.75.

Love your snack room. It is so nice to have everything in bins and easy access for the kids when are getting there lunches ready. It is also nice because you won’t have boxes are empty boxes all over the place you know exactly what you have and when it runs low you can see that & refill them.

Please do the video around food trauma!

I grew up in a situation where there was very little food available. I remember so many times it being Wednesday and my mom not getting paid for another 2 days and eating stale crackers for dinner. I always loved going to school for the food there. Anyways, now as an adult, I have a big snack jar on my kitchen table full of my favorite snacks and I budget my money so that I can buy all my favorite foods. It's important to me because when I am low on food I feel very triggered and extremely anxious. I also made the realization that if I really want to love myself and treat myself kindly, it's best to also eat healthy foods and make sure I take care of myself. It's definitely a different relationship with food than the average person

I would love to see a food trauma video with Shelly would be very educational. To see which kid has what trauma if they want us to know. Also I love to eat cut up cucumbers with red wine vinegar, a little bit of salt, and lime juice. Its soo good

You definitely should do a video about food trauma. I’m a DCF SW and see it first hand. I don’t think this is a topic that is discussed enough. You guys do such a wonderful job with your children. Love your family 🥰

We need more families like yours!

I love your family I was in foster care from 2-6 and then again from 12-19 and I wasn't able to be adopted I was in I want to say almost 100 homes over those years so thank you so much for everything you do

I love how Bella has come out of her shell and come into her own❤️❤️❤️

Our school district has free lunch for all students. The high school had a complete comfort food menu like Boston market style meals and the elementary my kids went to was basically a hotel continental breakfast 3/5 days and 1 pizza day and one yogurt and chilled peas day 😬. I let my kids pick when to eat school lunch vs taking a packed lunch

It was great that Jamie some of the older kids were willing to help and Hannah's shop shes so mature For a second you almost forget she's not an adult.

I love and respect on how you cook by which each child wants! So much respect to the crazy pieces!!!

A snack room for a large family is a practical idea!!! 💡😁❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏🎶🎶🎶🇨🇦

Bella makes me so happy i love all the girls cause they are sweet and love how savannah and hannah helps you

Have you guys ever thought about using the reusable ziplock bags? You can buy them anywhere now and I love them so much!

I love how you organize things in your household Crystal and ohhh..you’ve got nice & beautiful helpers too!

I'm barely 5 foot 2 a lot of people made fun of me for being short but I like it. and being small you can squeeze in small places most can't. loved the snack ideas. hope everyone is having a good time at school.

I love that you do that with food crystal.y’all are honestly great parents and I would love a video on the trauma of food I think it would be super informative…. I also grew up with food issues which then led to me having a Ed when I got older and starving myself so I appreciate your take on it thank you! Also love the music y’all pick on your videos love some good Edm🤍

Congrats on your nomination again this year !! You guys are the best giving so much love and positivity been here from the start already voted all love for the family❤️🥳‼️

I think a food trauma video would be very educational for people. I was put through foster care at a young age, and then placed in an adoptive home that was extremely violent. I have had food trauma, but have definitely overcome it. If you have any questions about my personal experience with it, I would love to share for you to include in your video.

Always here watching in the United Kingdom already voted hope the back to school food haul went well loved Bella's reaction to the customer dropping things 😂

I’ve been voting for you a couple weeks now. Hope you win it again. Love you family. Making trucking life less boring.

Massachusetts just passed a thing that all kids in public schools get free lunch this year. They do not get anything fancy like a charcuterie box though lol. I think its awesome that you and aaron give your kids the freedom of choosing their own snacks and giving so many options!

Here in Portugal usually the cost of lunch in schools is slightly cheaper, but it depends on the level of the school allowance that the child has, if the child has level A lunch is free of charge, if they have level B they pay 0,73 cents (0,75 in dollar) and lastly if they have level C they pay 1,46 euros (1,49 in dollar). Love the little snack pantry that you created! Really good idea!

Hi, school lunch here in Tunisia is only available for university students and it costs 0,2dt which is approximatively 6 cents in the us (: Btw, I love your family 💕

Hey! In Sweden we have free school- lunches. In pre-school the kids have an obligatory fruit time in the morning, they also have free snack time in the afternoon, breakfast, and lunch for free. If the parents don't work the cost is free in preeschool but in ordinary school up to 6th grade parents can leave the kids early and they get breakfast befor school starts. Basically, everything is free, up to your 20 you get free school lunches. The first story you guys went to, we have just got it in Sweden. I didn't really knew what it was until I saw your video.

Love the snack room and yes, you should do a video of food trauma. I was adopted at 3 weeks old so I didn't experience any of that sort of thing. I had the best parents in the world. Blood is not thicker than water, love is.. :) I miss them both very much. I was very blessed. Ps. Back in my day we didn't have school meals like that lol I wish. We had hot dogs on Tues, dried out fish on Friday's, Cheesy burger Weds(yum) and Monday's I can't recall. We'll call it Mystery Monday's. lol

I grew up eating cucumber and sweet yellow onion in vinegar. Slice them thin and use white vinegar (to taste) and water, just to cover. Keep in a bowl in fridge for a tangy little treat. Great for cookouts, too.

LOL I thought Bella made that crash at the beginning! Voted for you-good luck! Holy smokes Jake is tall! I love snacks and fruit! Glad you found a use for that weird shaped closet!

Bella so funny and so love how she not shy also the school in Texas there lunches are free in less you want to by slushy or hot Cheetos or a fruit cup or coffee

Amazon has lots of measurement charts that you could put inside a closet door and all the kids can get accurate height measurements, they are less than $10. It’s a neat way to keep track of how much they grow. Love you family and voted today for you guys! 💕

I voted. I just love your family. Your channel has been my favorite for years, good luck and I hope you get the award because you deserve it again.

oh wow! those dried mangoes came from my country Philippines! those were definitely good! I am so happy you love them! ♥️

“Have any of you tried cucumber dipped in vinegar and salted “ yes a pickle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Your snack room turned out so nice. Hopefully it will stay that organized 😊 Barb from Anaheim

I don't even have kids but I love watching your videos. It's just such beautiful stuff. You're raising beautiful human beings ❤️ Would love to know more about the food trauma. The closet turned out great 🤩

I've never heard of food trauma. Could you and Shelly make a video? You did a good job fixing things up for school lunches. Do you have the same setup for snacks in the pantry for while at home? Have a good day

in Sweden, lunch is included at school, the same with school materials such as books and pencils. love watching channel your family is so wonderful

I just finished watching your first day of school video, now I'm excited to watch this new video🤍🤍

Yes to the food trauma video. maybe like through q & a with the kids and have them talk about their experiences about food, and what makes them act,think like that (only if its not triggering to them of course). I am curious to know, what they feel and experienced before and after they get adopted by you.

I'm still in summer vacation,and I will vote for y'all every day to make sure you win.🏆 Love you guys so much🤍🤍

58 inches is actually 4'10". 60 inches is 5 feet. Love watching all your kids interact. You are such a special bunch.

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 Well deserved nomination 👏 My votes on you🥰

I love seeing Brody, Jake, Logan and a few others that we don’t see very often. ♥️

Hi crazy pieces! i am watching from Philippines and i love how cute and loving your family are! Savannah you should try the cebu dried mangoes its on green packaging its absolutely perfect! and for the cucumber that is soaked in vinegar and salted you should try to put some pepper as well we called it ensaladang pipino its so yummy! 😊 i have voted for you on the parenting influencer! good luck and congratulations on being a nominee and hoping that you will be the awardee you deserved it!. sending love anna ♥️😘

I love it all the Teens just lined up to get there heights check to funny 🤣🤣🤣 had me laughing.

Bella so sweet love her she has a good heart... love you crazy pieces ❤ ♥ I already voted for you.. ill go again..

Good morning everyone happy Wednesday morning and I loved your channel and your editing is amazing and I loved your back to school vlogs and you all amazing

You could put a measurement wall on the opposite side of the shelves in that snack closet.

savannah is a hugger aww so sweet ❤️

I literally already voted for your family hope you win the award

Since 2020 our school has had free school lunch and breakfast. They just approved it again for this next school year for everyone. We're in Massachusetts.

Beautiful family 🙂❤

I'm so so happy for you guy's again this year 😘🥰 I've been voting again this year & I love that Bella,Liam & rylan get to experience this all with you...Bella's face when everything fell she's hilarious

This was a great video🙌 Where are your tall racks from the snacks are stored on? I like how they fold up. Did I miss ya grabbing them at Costco 🤪 They REALLY have a lot of space for storage. TFS

Crystal you like elephants so much. You should set up a shell and start collecting elephants from every state you visit and display them. Would be beautiful. My kids grandmother collected them also but she also did every country she visited. Then she gifted some to my girls from overseas. Some are pure ivory. Made from the elephants. They’ll always have something she loved.

Was waiting for this literally morning routine ❤️😂

Absolutely love these kids!!! They are having a great time and living life. So much full of love. You deserve this award!!

Love ur family n crazy middles xx

I love how goofy Bella is😂

Congratulations Crazy Pieces!

Bella, I was always tall & hit my final height of 5’10” at age 14. When I was young it caused insecurity & I hated it but as I’ve gotten older I’ve learned it’s not a bad thing. Remember that tall girls can eat more and even gain more weight before it’s noticeable. My height got me into modeling and also made me great at basketball/softball. The only boys who care are insecure about their manhood. 5’6-5’7” is average so you’re not even tall but if you do end up being tall it’s not a bad thing.

ohhh Harry Potter closet nice ! congratulations on being nominated !

Great idea looks amazing Bella and Hannah together are so funny, Food trauma video would be very interesting, Love you guys HERVEY BAY QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA

Love the snack room under the stairs, but where is Joe's room now lol.

You are both such amazing loving parents and people and the tribe around you are also so loving. Thanks for sharing your journey with us all.

POV: who loves watching the crazy pieces!🫶💖

I left for a while 🥺 aurora is so confident and speaking so well dude

Hey Keep it crazy fam love you guys ❤️

You could hang floating shelves on the back side of the steps going all the way up. The bottom have deeper shelves and as you go higher the become less deep so each shelf stops at the same spot in front. Extra room .

I had the 140 like love you crazy pieces

Congratulations on your nomination again this year!!! You guys thoroughly deserve it.. thanks for inspiring everyone one of us in some way..