MASSIVE Grocery Haul and Emergency Food Storage for a Large Family 

Bragging? Never entered my mind. I respect how you and your family live. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your life with us,

I am a single retired woman. I have had backup food forever, from the time I was married in 1972. Even with just two kids and being divorced by 1982; I still did my best to stay a little ahead. I quit my job, moved a few times and ended up with no job a couple times and my back up cupboard was part of our salvation. I don't think it's ever a mistake to create a back up plan; life can change in a heart beat.

When you said “like you care” I thought to myself “🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ I do, I do!!!” I love seeing how you plan your meals and day to days 🥰🥰

I'm a single mom of TWO kids and I love watching you. PLEASE STOP EXPLAINING YOURSELF!!! I grew up in a large family and we were on welfare so learning to thrift shop at the supermarket was essential. I STILL shop once a month even though i have a smaller family. God has blessed us to shop as we need. You give me so many ideas to shop better and healthier for my family than when i grew up. My niece and I (she has 4 kids) adore you and your family thank you and may God continue to bless you!

I have to say it. Motherhood really suits you. With every single upload you look stunning and gorgeous :)

There's a certain irony that a man called Solo has such a large family.

I grew up very poor, so now that I have a family of my own. I understand what hunger feels like. I never want my kids to feel that. So, I think it’s important to have some storage of food. A little extra goes a long way. We are very blessed to have a hot meal. Thank you for letting us into your home and family. Many blessings to you all.

I’ve always appreciated how they always take others into consideration when shopping. Most people wouldn’t think twice about clearing a whole shelf, but even though they have a large family they always think of others! Amazing!

By no means do you brag! I love watching you shop for your large family. You're frugal, you cook what you buy. I never see waste. I try to be more like you guys now 😊😘

We understand that y'all have alot of children, and in order to stay out of the stores, y'all have to buy alot... I enjoy watching the food hauls

I have some super amazing friends. I live alone and have heart issues. None of my friends will let me go out. So they have all been shopping for me. They always bring extras of things or find things they think I would like that aren't on my list. I have about 4 months worth of food now. I had to put some in my bedroom closet (I live in a one bedroom apt.) I can't remember having so much food. I am blessed to have the people around me that I do, brings tears to my eyes. I worry about them being out and about, but they are taking the precautions etc. I do plan on donating if I can't use it all. I have given some toilet paper to my Mom and a neighbor along with latex gloves, lysol spray, wipes and hand sanitizer. Another friend made me a bunch of masks which I am also sharing. One of my friends works at Costco and can get things before they go out to the public. So beside not being able to go out (which I don't go out a lot to begin with) things haven't been bad for me. It just amazes me how some people with go out of their way while also putting them selves at risk. I feel very loved.

My husband was military and we got paid once a month. I shopped once a month from 1982 until now!!!

I write the expiration dates on the cans in my food storage with a marker so it is easier to see at a glance!

I'm single, no children and I keep a stockpile. I learned the value of that when my mother was alive and I took care of the both of us. Her care and my job were 2 full-time jobs. Buying in bulk kept me from having to shop. Later, when I had both hips replaced, my "hoard" was a life saver! I was more than prepared for this quarantine; being an "essential worker" means I'm out everyday, but not in stores. Hope you all are safe and well.

I love how you have taught/are teaching your kids what price is a good price for items at the grocery store. I didn't learn that till I was an adult and the learning curve is expensive lol

Girl... just do you! God is good. I always say: “My job is my paycheck, but God is my provider.”❤️

Love the grocery haul. Whoever is reading this God will never fail you He will fulfill His promise He never slumbers trust in God for your miracle is so close than before

The country that I live in (Lebanon) has been war-torn for decades, so storing food is common! We always store necessities like flour, sugar, rice, cheese, canned foods (like tuna, sweet corns, beans), eggs, grains, butter, canola oil!

OMG...I’m going into a Tribal withdrawal. I MISS YOU GUYS. ARE YOU ON HIATUS THIS WEEK? I am a single & 54 and my only regret in life is not having or adopting (in my case) kids. You guys have provided such amazing joy in my life. I adore you Sarah. I don’t know how you do it with EVERYTHING with homeschooling, YouTubing, raising amazing kiddos, grocery hauls(which I love), food prep, fun times etc. Your viewers know that you are so blessed with Solo and amazing 10 kiddos. I especially love love Judah & Belle. They are both so gracious with their love, patience and attention to their siblings and helping. You should get both of them to do more of your videos at least 1 day a week.

Seriously this is the right thing to do with such a large family!!! This is the right thing to do for any family!!!! I love your channel!

For anyone reading this know that God loves you and this too shall past. You matter , love your neighbor and be the change you want to see. Do something nice for someone , the smallest thing can change someone’s day,week or life. Love you and your family!

I spit out my drink when you said $3 something for the eggs!! Oooh man, the cage free brown eggs are 5.99 here in Canada. I love your videos! Your beautiful family is an inspiration

"His & hers caffeine" 😁😂😎

I raised 4 boys myself so I've always had a stock shelf, as we called it lol We all pitched into growing, picking, canning and freezing our vegetables. We also had 6 apple trees and one crabapple tree. The kids would go out daily to collect apples. The crabapples for jam, the apples for pies, apple sauce, apple crumble, just whatever, nothing went to waste and we never went without food. It was hard work but alot of fun with the kids. Was nice always having good food on hand. I luv watching how you have it all down pat. You really have a wonderful family :) Thanks for sharing

Common misconception about canned vegetables. As long as the seal isn't broken they can last for YEARS! and still be good to eat.

We’re a family of 8, my kids are all under 10yrs old living in rural norther California We bought 25lbs rice, 25lbs of beans, and 25lbs of wheat (we have a wheat grinder attachment for our KitchenAid. Store them on food storage buckets in my closet. We don’t have extra storage space, so I figure this would feed us for a month incase of emergency. Not anything fancy, but at least we wouldn’t starve? These are all Things that will last a long time. God bless!

Good pantry and freezer storage is everything for big grocery hauls. I have neither...so I live vicariously through all of you that do. 🥰

Watching this during looting and pandemic, my therapy,brings me JOY and CALM.

I’m building a 3 month storage pantry. That’s for everything- toiletries, food, first aid. I’m about 1/2 way there. .

I'm from Germany and around March there was no pasta, toilet paper or any kind of caned food in the stores. You needed to be really early there for toilet paper. It was getting better in the beginning of May. Right now they have everything, you just still need to wear a mask in the store. Stay save guys 💕

You do have great kids and that is because you and Solo are great parents.

Oklahoma here. Grocery stores are more expensive, but I did stock up during the beginning of Covid19. We are now moving through our supplies slowly and I am putting all of the extra money towards our mortgage principal at this time, versus "stocking up." I want that principal lower and that will make me feel more secure and comfortable. The fridge and pantries and freezers are full even though we have been eating these things. Having a full pantry, etc. I feel like we are spending less and I am planning more. I feel like I am better prepared to shop and buy in bulk and when I near the end of my items I will replenish those. God is good and we are blessed at this time. For that I am grateful. I hope you and yours and your subscribers are all well. Times are tough. It's through relying on one another and remembering and helping others that we will get through this Covid. Life may not ever be "normal" again, but I hope good things and good social change are coming.

Storage - Oats, Honey, Maple syrup, Powdered and canned milk for cooking, Flour and yeast for bread, Krusteaz Buttermilk pancake mix has everything in it you just add water and can be used for coffee cakes, cookies and muffins, lots of recipes on line for complete pancake mix. Also load up on extra spices to add variety to the beans and rice.

The first time I watched your grocery hauls, I was hooked. I’ve learned a lot from you channel even though we are empty nester. Thank you for your efforts.

I don’t think you brag! Love you and thank you for sharing your life and time with us!

Please show your food storage. I’m working on mine too, there’s nothing to be ashamed of,it’s wonderful your able to do that for your family. Many blessings to you

Oh, Sarah that lime juicer is my FAVORITE thing!!! You'll adore it.

The way America is going i would be stock pilling everything now

Thanks for sharing your healing journey. Glad that you and the kiddos are doing better ❤️🙏

Amen! The Lord will provide! Great video!

You made me want to start shopping once a month also. Here in Kenya, most big malls are in the cities. Living here in the village, I find it wise to follow your shopping plan.

Get a food dehydrator and start dehydrating store bought foods for storage until your garden grows. And I have canned goods and beans stored away and I'm growing a garden with food for my daughter's house, my house and my mother's house.

Also love your channel you are an amazing woman to have all your kids well fed and cared for

Think nothing of showing how God has blessed your family, I hope to do a haul one day....enjoy watching, very inspiring

Good Morning Sarah! I work a a local grocery store here in Indiana and all of our limits have been lifted for a while now and we are fully stocked on everything. We have people that tell me they have seen our store online and traveled over 50 miles just to get stuff cause there stores dont have anything. May God continue to Bless you and your beautiful family. Have a great day.

Our meat has gone sky high in IL when you can get it. Rice and beans are making a comeback. I have started an emergency pantry. Flour, sugar, cornmeal, canned meat, peanut butter, soups, broth, water, rice, beans, oats, grits,pasta, canned pasta sauce. I plan on rotating out regular used products and want to keep an eye on others so if they will expire before we use the I will take them to our church food pantry which is slammed right now. Keeping all of you in my prayers 💕

I love your videos and I have never thought you were bragging. For some people shopping once a month is more practical than shopping several times a month, not to mention much more economical.

So many comments here! We absolutely do food storage. It sometimes feels like there’s more in storage than in my cupboards. We stock 2 weeks of rice, beans, mashed potatoes, pancake mix, oatmeal mostly and have 3 days of ready to eat food for evacuation (damaged home, flood, earthquake). Please evaluate possible emergencies in your area and how likely losing power to your freezers is. You could donate canned vegetables close to the expiration date and still have peace of mind for feeding your family. Good luck!

Sarah, you just look lovely today! Please if you feel comfortable showing us the storage, we would love to see! No judgement

I live in Cardiff Wales we are still on lock down the government announced we can see 5 people 6ft apart I'm house bound so I'm finding it hard your videos makes my day I love your family so much and if people want to criticism about how much money you spend it works out, 25 pound a week per person which is not a lot we want more videos lol 😂 keep safe and I will say a prayer for you all God bless xxx

So glad you all are gardening. You can also plant tomatoes and cucumbers. We have planted herbs too. We have lettuce too. We did them all in containers and great project for the children. Enjoy!!!

Many fruits can be frozen. I wash the fruit lay it on paper towels on cookie sheets. When dry I put the cookie sheets in the freezer and freeze the fruit then place it in freezer bags after its frozen. It doesn't get bruised or crushed by freezing it this way. I enjoy your videos.

You are wonderful Parents you make sure your beautiful family has a lot of food there are so many people who do what you guys do Hod bless you all

For a quick second, I thought you were going to say "..the kids are going to start making lemonade & I'm going to start making margaritas" 😂

This pandemic was a wake up call for me. I used to just keep on hand what we needed for the week. Now I've had my husband build shelves above the windows in our kitchen for food storage. Apartment storage is very slim where we live. I won't be caught with my pants down again. That's for sure. :) We are storing flour, sugar, various baking ingredients, dried beans and lagumes, canned tomatoes, hemp, chia, sunflower, basically all the shelf stable seeds and nuts. Also maple syrup, applesauce, peanut butter, jam, pasta, oats, that sort of thing. We will be using it, and replacing it as well. Loved the vid!

I work in a school kitchen. Dating everything is a big help. Write large. The date some thing was purchased/put in the pantry/freezer and expired by dates. And refill your shelves like a store... first in, first out... meaning pull the oldest item/one expiring first to the front and new things in the back. I try and buy monthly here in TN as well. We're a family of 4 or 5, but I just found it so much more helpful to get all the dry goods, pantry, kid snacks, etc in one swoop. It really does help with impulse buys. Going into the quarantine/social distancing we had roughly a month of dry goods and house supplies. I am definitely looking at setting up a new emergency pantry for 3-4 months.

I live in Dubai, we don’t have any shortages here thank god. Also for us, since most families are a bit bigger than your average American family, most of us already do a monthly shop. I can’t imagine doing it any other way. Its good coz we dont really want to be going in stores so often during these times. One thing that seems very different to where you live is that we must wear masks and gloves to enter any supermarket/grocery store. I usually do my monthly shop online but since the epidemic started, the delivery dates are like 3 weeks later so I just suck it up, put my mask and gloves on and go to the store. Love these grocery haul videos 👍🏻

If you roll the lemon before you put it in the juicer you’ll get more juice for less effort. ☺️

There shouldn't be a need to explain why your family buys so much food. Anyone who is watching your channel should know that you have a very LARGE FAMILY!! if anyone is leaving negative comments on how much food your family needs to buy every month and bi weekly to feed your large family, shame on them! Why are they even watching your channel? There is only 2 in my household and no kids, yet I enjoy watching your videos because we (manchild and I) both grew up in large households ourselves and get it! Keep doing what your doing and thank you for sharing!

I just saw a tip to save cilantro for several weeks. Just trying it so hope it works. It said to wash your cilantro, then squeeze all the excess water ( gently) with paper towels. Using a fresh dry paper towel roll the cilantro quite tightly in it. Put it in a ziploc bag, making sure to squeeze all the air out of the bag. . Put into the fridge. Check every few days if you aren’t using it and remove any wilted leaves. Replace paper towel put bag in the bag. Here’s hoping

we planted apple tree's and peach trees a couple of years ago and put in cherry tree's but they didn't make it. We have a garden and I try to freeze or can everything I can for winter and because it saves on grocery bill. We also planted grape vines and I canned about 30 quarts of grape juice last year. My next plan for down the road is to get some cattle to raise and butcher, we have 10 acres so we have the land . A lady I know raises chickens so we usually get about 7 from her they are pretty big chickens, its just my husband and I and the kids come home once in a while. My neighbors sell eggs, my other neighbors raise sweet corn and share with us, so country life is good, we wont starve.

You inspired my family to do once a month as well! It is saving money, time, and my sanity!

I too am starting to stock up our pantry. Purchased 5 gallon food grade buckets & use them for flour, rice, sugar, popcorn kernels (we love making popcorn), Almond Cow ingredients, etc. Working through the rest a little bit at a time when we do grocery shopping. Thanks for always sharing with us!

Anyone else get anxious watching the cold food sit out on the counter for so long?

I’m a mom of 5 kiddos on my own. I too came up with the idea to stuck up 3 months of food/ supplies and then start shopping out of my pantry and replacing what I take. I also have an electric mill and then a few buckets of wheat berries- so if things ever get seriously bad- I can barter fresh milled flour for stuff. I’ve had a mill and wheat for years though- fresh milled flour is AMAZING!! Don’t forget to add some extra medicines and soaps and stuff to your stock up list and hygiene products. 😀 Love you guys!! So thankful for your willingness to share your life. BTW- you can use body wash in hand soap dispensers.

I absolutely love that you’re stocking up! We used to live 1200km from the closest store so we’d buy every 10 weeks and grow from the garden. Since moving to a costal town we seem to spend so very much and it’s terrible. You’re inspiring me to get back on the shopping less train. Thank you 🙏🏻 I’d love to see your food storage room.

I'm an essential worker - grocery cashier - so I have not been in quarantine, but I have been inspired to go through all of my kitchen and bathroom cabinets, closet, and dresser. I made room for some stockpiling, although, it's not much. I have a some space in my spare room that could be used if I bought some shelving. My problem is that my budget is already tight. I admire your restraint when it comes to budgeting your food shopping. It's easy for me to overspend since I am literally paid to be there everyday! 😆 You need to lookup a phone holder that goes around your neck and leaves your hands free. It will make your videos so much easier. Solo might actually enjoy vlogging his meal prep!

I love your videos . I don’t have a big family but watching your videos are very relaxing. And I love the fact that you are always smiling that brightens my day.

I LOVE THE WAY YOU SHOP FOR YOUR FAMILY.I HAVE ALWAYS STOCKED UP ITS MUCH EASIER FOR ME.

I am from a family of 13, sometimes it was more when some of the neighborhood children stayed. Sometimes families in my community shared food etc.. Boys in my neighborhood would fish a lot and bring fish to my mom. So I totally understand the need for food for a large family. I am glad you are blessed to nourish your family. Now, I am a family of two. Stores in my area are fully stocked on food but not cleaning supplies. Yes, prices are way up. Great video.

emergency food storage is a good idea. I always keep about a 2 week supply of long shelf life food and water (I found water in little packets like juice bags)...I have just done this in case the flu got bad...never really dreamed of a pandemic....but I try to do most of my shopping once a month, so we were well stocked on everything....Thanks for sharing all of your ideas. I was an only child, so I am completely fascinated with large families. I get a lot of good ideas that I can use in my small family, as well. Blessings

I have always stored up for our family of 2. We live in a very rural area with no stores close by so it's nice to have.

I live in Western Australia and the food shortages and restrictions were a real challenge with 6 kids - 3 teenagers. I had always wanted to have a reserve but hadn’t ever got to doing it. The shutdown was a huge motivation to start. Large families on the same restrictions as single households at the supermarket was a real struggle. Having to physically go into shops bi-daily to get the necessities was stressful. The best day of my life was when deliveries started back up. Fresh veges and fruit were plentiful which was encouraging but all those staples that large families use to make a meal go further with all the mouths to feed were scarce. As stressful as it was to provide for my family, I also thought it wouldn’t hurt us to experience not having. I look forward to your coming videos on prepping because I’ll be doing the same thing right along side of you. I think we have to because this is only the start of things to come. Blessings to you and yours xx

Aldi has dark chocolate covered almonds. Sooooo good, and reasonably priced too! 😍 I'm having a difficult time finding chicken here. We have a homestead( 3 years) and we( family of 9) still have to supplement a bit. As of yesterday, reports are a lot of farm workers are ill so supply will not meet demand on fresh foods. Meaning, higher prices for what you can find. Stay safe and be BLESSED! -Mott Homestead.

Prices are higher. Things are limited to certain amounts. I applaud you...

Wow so any views and comments already!! Thanks for sharing! God bless y’all 🤗💕

With my monthly grocery shopping, I buy enough apples and oranges for the month and keep them in the fridge. They taste just the same a whole month later. The fridge does good for them!

You not Bragging, you are sharing! I love to see y’all food haul! I’m learn hear how to conserve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables! Thanks Sarah

My family’s diet is nothing like yours, but I enjoy watching your monthly grocery hauls so much! I’ve been wanting to do monthly grocery shops for a while and I’m slowly getting there. Currently doing shopping twice a month! It’s definitely easier to save money when you’re not in a store every week, picking up impulse buys!

I work at Target, food is getting better. Meat-chicken and beef are hit or miss for being in stock. TP and paper towels and cleaning supplies were starting to fill back up, but last week I noticed the aisle was extremely low again. But overall, it's definitely better than it was just a month ago. *Your planning and budget are meticulous and amazing! You do such a great job being smart, frugal, and healthy.

Perhaps every time you do a toilet paper run to Sam's, pick up more meats since its X quantity per trip? You may be able to find thighs on trip 2 for TP if it's not there during trip 1. I refused to meal plan once panic buying began. Whatever produce that would work with what's in the pantry and freezer is how I meal planned. If I happened to find a meat deal, I'd add it to what we already had on hand in the freezer, so the variety was a bit less, but I wasn't eating only ground beef or chicken breasts for weeks on end.

Showed my husband your table set up. His response was WOW! I looked at him and said that’s our further babe. We both laughed. We have 6 kids (seventh due in Aug) but our oldest is only 10. We are just now feeling like we are a “big” family and needing two carts for biweekly shopping.

Getting to know your family. You are all lovely. Yes, always stock up and keep it done. Never know. Take care.

Stores here in Tulsa have been pretty well stocked. I try to shop in the morning so that I can get everything I need. I usually meal plan for about 9-10 days at a time for our family of 6 and it’s been working well for us. We also have backup food storage in air tight buckets in our storage room in the garage. We keep big buckets of flour, sugar, rice and beans then a bunch of canned fruit and veggies. I also keep 4 loaves of bread in our garage freezer and replace what we use so we aren’t ever short on anything :)

You are such a special couple. You both reflect the heart of Jesus and this platform is such a blessing to share with others. So I would say you are Pastoring on RU-vid too 😊 Watching the clips of you worshipping at church is wonderful and I’m so glad you include all that is your life. I love Jesus too so that makes us family. We live in Alaska on Kodiak Island. If you’re ever here we’d love to have you all over for dinner! I will pray for you as God beings you to mind....carry on mighty warriors!

I love how y’all are real. What you see what get with your entire family. God surely did bless me when my daughter told me about your you tube channel.

You can freeze onions to cook with. Chop up, flash freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag. Perfect to cook with, but not for salads and when you need them raw.

I have 3 kids and I always like to have a stockpile specially thing my kids will eat. You can buy buckets of powder milk for you storage. Grains as dry/can beans, rice, oatmeal, rice, peanut butter, etc. When diaperz and wipes are on sale also is a good way to stuck up and buy extra for the coming months or save it for an emergency. This has help us a lot since my husband is not working

I’m in Australia. It seems most things are back in stock. There’s still some limits. And I’ve noticed meat seems a bit scarcer. And prices definitely seem higher. I’ve started a little storage pantry. With canned goods and medical, bathroom supplies. We’re on pensions so I just do it a bit at a time but I think it’s important. I’m going to start a small Vege garden and baking our own bread. I’ve saved some of your recipes to try. I really enjoy your prep cooking videos. Blessings to your beautiful family 💞💞💞

In my family we often freeze the lemon (or any citrus)juice in small ice moulds an just pop them out to use .the juice stays fresh an its more convenient.😁

If you guys have the room on your property, plant some fruit trees. They provide so much for so long. Plant various fruit trees that produce fruit at different times of the year so you always have something to eat.

Hint put cardboard or brown paper bags in the bottom of your plastic Basket for the potatoes and onions and one on top just lay lightly to shade from light. I was raised in the family restaurant. So I have a lot of food to make meals. I hope the big kids are learning to cook and shop, laundry. Life skills they will use all their life.

Yes to growing your food storage :) I only have the three kids and have a good size storage, I think it’s so important 💖

Online college has me refreshing youtube every few minutes, watching this at 30sec posted haha! love your channel, you have a beautiful family

We store up food. I can most veggies and all things like spaghetti sauce, 5 or 6 kinds of soup, chili, all our beans ,tomato sauce, whole tomato’s. Jams n jellies, relishes, apple sauce and pie fillings. I started canning over 40 yrs ago because we had a son that the additives in food bothered him. Now I do it because it taste better than what I can buy and nothing added to our food. Very much enjoy your family’s vlog. Thanks for doing it.

I have food storage for my husband and I. I grew up poor and we depended a lot on our pantry and freezer then, I carried the habit I to adulthood. I always “buy ahead” where most of my shopping trips go into storage (except fresh foods and dairy) and we eat the dry goods in the pantry from my previous grocery haul so that there’s always a rotation. I try to have enough on hand that we could go at least two months without worrying too much about food. I also do a lot of home preservation

I’ve always had a small second pantry in the guest room closet and was never so glad I did when the panic buying happened! Supplies are hit and miss here in Northern NM - still no bread yeast in any store near here😏 Meat prices are up but it seems to be readily available. Now that I can easily get things like flour, sugar, rice, beans, pasta, toilet paper again, I’ve started restocking the second pantry😊

I‘m from northern germany and startet prepping in the beginning of this year for my family when I saw videos from china. I always thought, what would you do with 10 people, if SHTF? So I’m glad to see you startet by now. Our grocery store shelves where as empty as yours and we had the same limits as you had, but it startet a couple of weeks earlier. Now, there are only a few empty shelves on canned food left. It‘s time to restart prepping for me. Second wave and „other things“ will come around in autum/winter this year and in contrast to the first one it will hit a economy that lies down. It‘s not much time left, but take what you can until then. You should make another thought about chickens in your backyard and store milkpowder. Hugs 🤗 from germany.

I have a 6 month working pantry, meaning I use and rotate it. I also dehydrate loads of veg, and use it for soups, crock pot meals etc. I dry fruit too. It stored for over a yr and saves so much space!!!. I even make my own beetroot powder and mushroom powder etc. Best thing ever. In winter I still have tomatoes etc from summer and if veg run out I can still make good food. I don't like tinned veg either.

Well done! Yes, we are big on storage. We've always over-bought and stored, but now we do it even more. We are still in quarantine here in Seattle, so my husband goes shopping every two weeks. Lots of stuff still unavailable in stores. But, we are discovering some local delivery things that help. We do a bulk order of grass-fed ground beef from a local farm. And there is a local company that does a monthly toilet paper delivery (Cloud Paper). And we have regular deliveries of cat food and cat products--so no need to shop for those. We have a small extra freezer in our basement and some shelves set up for food storage.