FAMILY OF 14 GROCERY SHOPPING 

i’m 21 with no kids but this has quickly became one of my favorite channels!! thank you so much for giving these kids a good home, i wish the world had a million of you.

Somehow, as a single man across the globe, who does not like coffee; I was so happy they had your favourite caramel macchiato thing in stock! These vlogs provide such a burst of happy, joyful energy, even if they're very caffeinated ;P

I don't have any kids but I love how you and your husband make the kids feel welcome and you're always picking out their favorite foods and doing wonderful things for them even their birth parents😭😭

As someone who grew up in foster care I wish my foster mom was like you, you’re an absolute angel and it makes me so happy to see what you do for your family ❤️❤️❤️

i absolutely love these vlogs. they satisfy my inner desire to buy tons of snacks, drinks, ice cream, and fruit. Maybe some people can relate, but growing up we didn't get anything but the bare essentials and maybe a special cereal or berries if we were good. the shopping vlogs are a comfort, especially when you pick out each kids favorite, things they want to try, and things that are comfort/safe foods.

I never thought that watching someone else shop would be so addictive 😂😀🤣 thanks 🙏🏻

I suspect this is a German thing, but when we go shopping and know we are buying a lot, we take laundry baskets in the shopping cart to help. After paying, we put the stuff right back into the baskets at the checkout. Loading into the car is then much faster, because you only have to load the filled laundry baskets and carry them out of the car again when you get home. Especially if you have bought so much, this saves a lot of time and patience, because you do not have to rummage the individual things out of the car, but already collected in the baskets. Also, a tip for breakfast. In Germany, instead of bags, we use reusable lunch boxes that are washed in the dishwasher. These are so much more climate friendly. It's not meant to sound unkind, but especially with such a large family, it would also be good to pay attention to the ecological footprint. You do this with your great reusable coffee mug after all, why not use more reusable things like this?

So glad you are home safe from your wonderful holiday!!! You do such an awesome job Alicia and Josh, what an inspiration!! Have a great week ahead.

I'm so intrigued and relaxed by these grocery shopping videos!

YAY caramel macchiato was FINALLY in stock!! And the cereal for Jordan?,OMG I bet he is so happy about that!! Well Alicia you said to us,your viewers,Thank You for constantly supporting the channel and staying/being positive,but I wanted to THANK YOU for ALWAYS being a breath of fresh air! Your positive attitude is Infectious!! From one mother to another I appreciate your grind!! The fact that you take care of so many children and a whole household and you do it with a constant smile on your face,well its inspiring really.. You have all of these great recipe's that you share and it makes life a little more simple/easy..I use those recipes!! You and Josh are raising these kiddos that aren't biologically yours,you are not only giving them a better life,but a chance at a future!! You are giving them a beautiful childhood with amazing memories that they most likely wouldn't of had otherwise.. You are loving them and teaching them how to be great individuals and allowing them to be themselves and have fun but be serious when necessary.. You are providing every single aspect in life for them and that is what makes yall GREAT!! Who knows if you and Josh would have ever conceived biological children,maybe BECAUSE you adopted Alex you were given that beautiful gift!! All I know is that NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE HAS TO SAY ABOUT YOU ALL I AM HERE FOR THE LONG HAUL!! I appreciate what you do for ALL of your children, biological or not I don't see those kiddos as who is blood and who isn't,I see them ALL as Dougherty's.. Thank You Alicia for sharing all that you do,you are an inspiration to me and many others.. #TeamDougherty🧡

I am 79, all my 9 children are grown, and have given me Grandkids and great grandkids......I live my past life through you...in all your shopping. ALthough I admit, I was never able to buy as much fresh fruit as you do, or ice cream products. I love shopping with you......You getting groceries, makes me smile, as you most generally say "this is for ---------, and __________likes this......It is always giving me a smile!!! Have a wonderful week.....See you next time. YOU are loved!! Bev in Maine

Putting groceries away is the worst part for me! You have such awesome time management and get so much done in such a short amount of time! Your family is blessed to have you! I find it incredible that in each of your trips you see something that one kid likes and you think of them and will grab it for them! So many large families don't seem to take individual preference into consideration and while I understand it keeps things simple, it's always nice to feel heard and be recognized and have those things we enjoy as individuals! For smaller families it's pretty normal to grab a candy bar or ice cream etc for each kid but I haven't seen it as the norm for large families other than yours. I love it and I'm sure your kids will grow up and really appreciate that you know how they like their sandwiches and what flavor of drink they're into as an individual and not just a group! I say this as someone who has food issues with textures and flavors and aversions and how much it's meant to me through my life when someone other than my mom and dad took the time to remember and not judge me for choosing to starve over trying the new thing. Thank you for saying fed is best BC I personally know that I'll go without before venturing into the scary food world, I wish more ppl would have your outlook! 💜

I love your grocery hauls !! So relaxing and gives me new meal ideas thank you

When I tell you I feel like I’m grocery shopping with my mom I mean it❤️ You are a super hero! I grew up in a family of 7 being my moms right hand girl with shopping,Cleaning and cooking. You’re ability to find joy and calm in the storm we call life is remarkable❤️

Hi Alicia, I love your shopping vlogs. it is very interesting to see how different grocery shopping is outside of Europe. It is fascinating how many semi-finished and ready-made foods we can find in stores. For example, grated cheese. in my country in ordinary shopping chains we can find a maximum of 150g package of grated mozzarella or parmesan. For me, coming from a country that is very interested in recycling, it is very surprising that you only have one trash can in the kitchen and almost everything you buy in the grocery store is wrapped in plastic. I have 6 trash cans in the kitchen for sorting waste. that's why I like your vlogs so much. It is fascinating to watch your life and your love for all your children. You are an amazing mother.

Love your family and I am obsessed with your grocery hulls ! As a large family our selfs you always give me great ideas for meal plans . - lots of love from your NY friends !

Love the weekly grocery hauls ! You are so positive and I love it !

Just a friendly suggestion: Buy each child a reusable stainless steel water bottle & a filter for the faucet & Brita pitcher for fridge. Will save money & the environment. 🥰

I love how you guys donated all the excess food from vacation! Also was SO GIDDY over the fact that you commented on my short the other day, legit made my day, so thank you!!!

The Dougherty’s are back from a great vacay. Loved all the videos. Thanks for taking us along.

I love watching you put stuff away and organizing pantry

I am so glad I found your channel! You are a wonder to watch all that you do. You're a great cook too!

Love this haul. Must tell you that oats with fruit looks amazing going to try it soon. Glad your back at home. Love all of you.

I love how y’all are so opens to kids that need a home I love and keep doing what you are doing you are inspiring people around the world love yall

You an amazing lady.. I needed that pep talk .. Been down a lot so it helped .. Thank you ❤️

Why not just buy reusable cups for the kids and use dinner plates instead of the paper ones it’s easy just to wash plates in the sink instead of all the plastic going into the environment

Being a mom who can keep up with everything and everyone is really a super power. You are a super mom Alicia and your family is a bless, may all ur life be bright no matter how things get difficult. Also this channel made me learn a lot about being a good parent and kid. I am forever thankful 🤲🏼💜

How awesome that you donated all the food to the food shelter. Just awesome 🙌

never imagined my 17 year old self to love this channel so much!!! I admire your entire family and I’m glad your kids receive the type of love that they deserve. it’s really cool and interesting seeing how much of everything you need and I just love it so much!!!!

Love watching you shop, it’s very relaxing ❤️

i love this channel so much its literally therapeutic for me. You can really tell she loves being a mom im gonna go cry

I’m always so invested in your shopping videos, it’s interesting to see the difference in stores in America vs New Zealand, I used to work at a produce store here and you are completely correct about looking for yellow spots on watermelon but another good trick is to look for webbing and black spots that tells you that the watermelon is going to be sweet, the black spots is where the sugar has leaked out cause there is so much of it within the melon, I hope you find this useful and I wish your family the best

Yes Alicia positive vibes only! The only way you can be or have negativity in your life is if you allow it! Love it and your family 🧡

Me.. I’m the one who needed to hear that today. To stay positive and let the negative go. Thank you!!

I love how you go really early in the morning to go grocery shopping even after going on vacation! Also I love how you donated the food you had at the rental.

Alicia, I'm curious as to why you don't redirect your energies into having a home extension built so that the children aren't crammed into small bedrooms? I know your revenue is mainly from grocery shopping but the same amount of money could be gained by shopping at the DIY shops or from being sponsored as you design and choose everything you need. All this money you spend on transient things could go towards a more user-friendly home for both you and Josh and the children whilst helping the kids see the benefits of saving towards things of substance. You could still continue with your 'food safety' and 'food choices' lifestyle and yet provide some much needed space.

I love that you donated what was left and that cereal is awesome! I hope you made a full parasailing video I’ve been watching for it lol

Happy to be positive, I like to share in your family antics and know your kids are having amazing childhood experiences. xx

I never thought watching someone else shop would give me such great ideas for different foods and recipes. I tend to get in a rut and buy the same things a lot. This helps me to shop.

Love going shopping with you Alicia its fun to see you shop for your kiddos and get them what they like such a sweet mom...👍💖...plus you abd Josh's coffee🥤☕

Hi Alicia, I stumbled across your channel and love it! As a former Foster Carer with 8 kids I can relate to a lot of what you do! Keep up the great work you and Josh are doing, you're amazing ❤️

Watching you doing this is so much happiness 😊 🙂 respect to you ❤

The one son of yous that carried in the gator aid was so cute and the one that said organic kiwi he never heard of that before was just so precious all your children are just so sweet can't but help loving them

I’ve recently started playing these videos with my AirPods whenever I go grocery shopping! It makes it more fun and a less lonely chore. Thanks Alicia!

Love your channel, love your family, love your positivity ❤️

Alicia now we are back to life and reality! Thanks for sharing this! Love this!💙🧡💙🧡

I love that you donated the leftover food!! You're a Blessing ❤

Your vacation looked so FUN !!!!!

You and your family are Amazing! May God continue to Bless you 🙏 ❤️

You are such a blessing to your family and to your viewers. Thank you so much.

You can smell the pineapple on the bottom, and it should smell sweet, and if it's getting yellow. Hope that helps. I also buy greener bananas because they last longer. I might buy one or two ripe ones we can eat the next day for breakfast.

Hi from UK 👋 I so enjoy watching this channel, I always have a smile when you share your lovely family us! I have to say you looked like you had the most amazing holiday. You are both wonderful parents to your kids 💖💖

Seeing you go shopping on a Sunday at 6.45am is so alien to me because shops in England have limited opening hours on a Sunday. Usually 10.30am-4pm. I love your channel so much I watch every video, as a 28 year old lady with no children I find it so entertaining for some reason xx

Love watching your family videos. You guys are an amazing family! ❤😊

It is true regarding the pineapples , if a leave give way after you have pulled one it ie ripe. Melons , squeeze the bottom and if it is soft then they are ripe. Love watching your family and how they get along with each other x

Your so generous it makes me happy to think you donated the food you left behind in Ocean city xx

Hurrah!! I always love these - I’m from the UK so I love seeing all the different groceries you get in supermarkets over there!!!

Your family is amazing 🤩 your a wonderful foster mother to these children who are so loved and taken care of which just warms my heart ❤️

I love how you incorporate all the kids favorite foods!!

I feel like I’m with you shopping !!! The early fresh air! The sun peaking ! The smell of the morning😩❤️🙏😊💖 it must be a nice and wakening vibe! SHOPPING IS MEDITATION! after you were done ✔️ YOU LOOKED relieved and relaxed ! Like you said❤️❤️ mrs DoC Everything will be alright

When buying a pineapple, I always pull the leaves at the top. If it comes out real easy than it's ripe.

Great timing. I needed a break from housework and something to watch!

Love your channel and your children Love how positive you all are! You make it work and I love to watch all the time Thank you for all you do!

I 100% agree about blocking out the negativity! You have the 12 BEST reasons for staying positive!!

You inspired me to do early morning shopping.

Thank y’all for your positive outlook on life and love your an inspiration for everyone

Welcome home! I was so excited when I saw this video up!! Have a great day!!

Love your family so much god bless y’all

I love watching your grocery videos! I've been meaning to ask since last time you talked about batteries, have you considered buying rechargeable ones?

I stumbled across your channel by accident and I'm so glad I did!! You are one of my favorites!! Thank you for all you do for all your children and posting it all!

I just love you and your family❤ Thank you for always sharing your wonderful family, there are so many Lonely people, and you my dear Alicia bring them so much joy in their day by sharing your beautiful family You are LOVED!!!!!! And you are IMPORTANT to us🌷

I love your channel I cant stop watching it ❤️❤️

alicia, you always bring a smile to my face and i love watching your channel!

You have such a kind heart leaving the food on holiday for someone else love watching your shopping hauls you have a good balance of treats and healthy food thank you so much for sharing sending love and prayers to you your amazing family 💞🙏🤗

My favorite videos are of you shopping, so peaceful and relaxing. 😌 Pregnant with my first baby and you’re such a good role model and mom to look up to!!

Fed is best 💚 Another great shopping haul, Alicia!

It is absolutely amazing of you to donate all of the food you had left. You’d be surprised at how many ppl you just blessed 😇

Love the oatmeal bar, going to make one tomorrow. Along with the fruit and other toppings, I'm going to add some walnuts.

I love your videos I am 32 and take care of my disabled family and love seeing your routine and and videos with recipes to give me ideas!!

This reminds me of when me and my mom went to the store together when I was little. I love this

Alicia definitely love your grocery shopping. Waited this vlog for hours

Thank you for the video!!

Your a amazing lady I always feel uplifted after watching you ❤️

i saw people complaining why did you buy to much. As a single adult i understand why, i have food issues and i over order just in case my food wants change and then i have it. it was so cool you donated the extra too

Hi Alicia! New sub from California and I just want to say your amazing and an angel for caring for so many children not your own. Not just anyone can care for non bio kids. Trust me I dont even want to deal with my own! Lol God bless u 🙏 keep doing what you do because it works!!! Your family of 14 deserve it!!!

I love your channel. I only have three kiddos but you inspire me daily to be the best mom I can be! You are amazing!

It's so interesting to see the mix of store brand and name brand products! I'm all about my Good & Gather at Target!

You made me laugh so hard. 🤣 My son (30 yes old with autism & adhd) was with me at the store a few years back. I said oh I forgot the smoke. He nearly lost his mind. MOM!! WE DON'T SMOKE! Explained to him. Use often in cooking for flavor. Not cigarettes smoke. We still laugh about it.

Love your videos on the pineapple 🍍 if you pull one of the top leafs and it come out very easy it's ripe and ready to eat

Love your vlogs and always enjoy seeing you in mom-mode! Your super mom and It’s inspiring to see all that you do. Sending you so much love and all the good vibes from So-Cal! 🧡🧡🧡

Watching you shop relaxes me

My barely verbal 2 year old son LOVES watching you grocery shop with me. He comes to me asking “box fun?” When he wants to watch because of all the boxes he sees on the shelves and because he’s having such fun watching and who can blame him? I love watching too. He also names foods he sees and knows while watching like “cookie” and “eggs” so he also gets to practice talking. 😁 P.S He cries when the videos end. He loves you so much.

Love the ASMR of the packaging- those chip bags ahhhh. Thanks for being you, Alicia.

i’m a 26 year old only child with no kids, but your videos are so soothing. i lost my mom on January 2nd of this year to stage four bone cancer and you remind me of her. you have different exteriors and ways of doing things, but the same love and passion for your kiddos. my mom was my best friend and she did everything in her power to keep me comfortable. i’m very mentally ill and physically “handicapped” and hard to take care of, but she did it until the very end. thank you for loving your 12 kids with your whole heart and thank you for sharing your journey with us. love.

you are so cool ! you pick me up on one of my bad days!! keep posting ! GOD Bless!!!!!!!

Hi from Southend on Sea, Essex, UK. Great haul video. So glad everyone enjoyed their time away xx

That's awesome that you donated the extra food from your vacation ........ Thank you for what you do

will definitely look forward to that filled pasta recipe !!

Finally able to catch up on your videos today! I got covid sunday so ive been in bed most of the week. But so excited to see yall again 🧡

YAY.. I HAVE BEEN WAITING TO GO SHOPPING WITH YOU ALICIA...❤