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@lucyzoey5840
11 ай бұрын
I've learned that if you flip your containers (cottage cheese, sour cream etc) upside down it helps to keep an airtight seal on the lid preventing spoiling/mold. 😊
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
That is good to know!!
@noreenp.9858
11 ай бұрын
True!
@jenniferjeffery8770
11 ай бұрын
I do that with tomato paste in a jar and it works really well!@@noreenp.9858
@beckyoverstreet7478
11 ай бұрын
Great tip but I’m always forgetting to do it! 🙄
@lucyzoey5840
11 ай бұрын
@@beckyoverstreet7478 I forget too. 🤫
@Littledm13
11 ай бұрын
We give canned pumpkin to our dogs and they all love it.
@sandymyers1182
11 ай бұрын
It’s so good for them but my prima Donna’s won’t touch it
@eva122419
11 ай бұрын
Oh Jen! I love hanging out with you and listening to you talk about groceries and meal planning! And the fact that you said it was a ‘Crime Against Humanity’ to toss the slimy asparagus makes me love you even more!😂😂 Hang in there…those busy days with kids activities won’t last forever…try and enjoy every minute…they grow up so fast and soon have their own babies😭😭 You take good care of yourself…you are amazing!
@Jen-Chapin
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
@barbkelzenberg2394
11 ай бұрын
My mom always said, “When in doubt, throw it out”. It is not worth the risk of getting sick on spoiled food. 🌺
@itsjustme.7059
11 ай бұрын
I agree. I try really hard to not waste food, but I also don’t want to eat anything that might make me sick.
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Good advice ❤
@hardenmama1800
11 ай бұрын
Appreciate your honesty about the meal planning fails. Life has a way of changing our best laid plans.
@noreenp.9858
11 ай бұрын
Store your asparagus in a glass container with water on the bottom in the refrigerator. It’ll last much longer and won’t get slimy if not kept in plastic.
@christileach4644
11 ай бұрын
Jennifer- I always enjoy seeing what you have going on. I’m past that point of life, primarily - my kids are young adults (18 & 20). However, menu planning and such have been a major part of my life for many, many years! And I gain inspiration from you. Thank you for continuing to share! ❤ xo
@MomNTraining
11 ай бұрын
I’ve noticed the Raos seems to spoil quicker than some other brands. I will DEFINITELY use your freezer hack. I can’t believe I never thought to do that! Thanks Jen!
@lauriebertrand9319
11 ай бұрын
I didn’t either! Will now be freezing my leftover Rao’s! Thanks for the tip!
@Paula-xp7ve
11 ай бұрын
One box spice cake mix and I can pumpkin mixed and make muffins. I top with brown sugar. Easy and good
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Love that!
@lisat.2783
11 ай бұрын
I keep a Sharpie near my fridge. Before I put a partial jar of anything in the fridge, I put the date on the top. That way, I know how long it’s been in there. No more guessing if a food is still good 👍🏼
@sandram6665
11 ай бұрын
Freeze the pumpkin pure into ice cubes to out in your coffee. For pumpkin lates.
@sharonwilson6465
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for that tip. I’ve never heard of freezing pumpkin to put in your coffee. I love pumpkin and anything with pumpkin flavor.
@sandram6665
11 ай бұрын
For warm coffee just put few minutes in microwave before serving the coffee.
@kathleenkaufman6007
11 ай бұрын
Did I make any of the meals that I said I was going to? I certainly did not. Hilarious! Thanks for being real.
@carlim6356
10 ай бұрын
An easy tip for open sauces and things in the fridge is to put the date that you opened it on the container. That way you know for sure how long it's been in there.
@darniataylor7749
11 ай бұрын
Hey!👋🏾 Don't feel bad, we have weeks like that at our house too. Lately it's been because we're down a car and everyone needs to be in different places at the same time. I really appreciate your tips and advice, it really helps.
@Babylandy1
11 ай бұрын
Your doggy is so sweet. Would love too see more of him if and when you get the time. 😊 Thanks so much for sharing. Love your videos.
@KHoneycutt
11 ай бұрын
Well I’m sorry that you had such a bad week with meal planning. Just so you know you actually helped me out. While listening to you I planned my meals for the week and even went down to the freezer and dug out the meat I needed. So thank you! And I dont think I’ve ever mentioned to you that I have a dog like Milo! They are about the same age and look so much alike they could be twins! I’ll show you a pic whenever I figure out how to do that
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
you can message it to me on instagram!
@donnablair7504
11 ай бұрын
Have you tried ravioli bake. Use frozen ravioli with marinara topped with mozzarella cheese ,served with garlic bread. So good! Another idea, mini pizzas with English muffins.
@angiehartwich2382
11 ай бұрын
I like how realistic you are with your meal plans and grocery hauls. I was a member of a paid meal planning group for 1 year. I took a lot out of the group but at the same time, also often felt like a failure. So many mamas were only spending $600 a month for their families of 4-6 and a good month for us was $900-1000, but realistically we were spending a couple hundred more. With different diets in the house (ours is similar to yours), a diabetic child and picky children, you buy what they will eat. I love meal prepping but like you also need some of the shortcut foods and can't make everything from scratch.
@jessicaallen7103
11 ай бұрын
I keep coming back to your channel because you’re so real about life. Thank you for the window into your process. So relatable!
@claudiag1158
11 ай бұрын
I feel you! Our only truck broke down yesterday, and it looks like it needs a new motor 😢
@angelaforcier378
11 ай бұрын
We get 1/4 of a cow , every year , it’s a huge savings and better quality, it is just the 2 of us but we use it up generally in a year
@kerryhull2116
11 ай бұрын
Love your videos, keep them coming❤️
@jenniferjeffery8770
11 ай бұрын
Hi Jen, from your new friend Jen in Melbourne Australia. I'm loving your videos. I love learning about life in the US. I'm enjoying learning about your daily life and your amazing, hard-earned career. I look forward to watching so many more. Jen xx p.s. heard about you from Christine (FFM)
@user-qf7qr1is6b
7 ай бұрын
Check at the local farmer’s market to get a side of beef. I know it is available at mine in Columbia, Missouri.
@sandram6665
11 ай бұрын
Jen take advantage of the instapot and slowcooker for when busy night just throw it in the morning
@Mittenstatestyle
11 ай бұрын
Carton of eggs!!!😂😂😂 love watching your videos. Keep up the great work!
@linda11640
11 ай бұрын
My local Subway will sell a foot long bread for $2. We always have cold cuts, veggies, etc at home so its an easy way for me to be cheap.
@jeaniestoltz1764
11 ай бұрын
We have 1/2 Beef in the freezer. Once in awhile we get a pig as well.
@jessielynn4984
11 ай бұрын
Try making Lasagna with a home made béchamel sauce (like an Alfredo) instead of ricotta! My anti-ricotta husband loves it.
@karenrowles9788
11 ай бұрын
Love you Jen🥰
@RJ-dn4ib
11 ай бұрын
A thin strip (1/3 of slice) of prosciutto wrapped around a strawberry slice with mascarpone or cream cheese is delicious. Slice strawberry, top with a lil dollop of cream cheese then wrap with a lil prosciutto. Chefs kiss! 👨🍳
@kaybanks8781
11 ай бұрын
Your videos are real life and i appreciate that. Thank you for your content. I always enjoy it.
@TracyShead-Stamey
11 ай бұрын
There is a type that uses turkey instead of corned beef called a Rachel that is really good. The only thing different is the meat.
@debflo1
11 ай бұрын
I do the Rachel with cole slaw instead of sauerkraut.
@TracyShead-Stamey
11 ай бұрын
@@debflo1 I am going to have to try that. I am always looking for new ways to old sandwiches. Thank you for the idea, I greatly appreciate it.
@Notable2Nikki
11 ай бұрын
Yay for the realistic ending to the week! That is my life for sure. We had Homecoming this weekend too. My husband got to meet up with some of the guys from his HS football team at the game and my daughter had the dance on Saturday.
@joselinreyes96
10 ай бұрын
Walmart delivery saved me today 😂 i just got back from a trip yesterday and the last thing i wanted to do was go grocery shopping or grocery pick up😅
@angelacollins1343
11 ай бұрын
Cabbage leaves make a nice pasta low carb sub for lasagne.
@marcellareese8853
11 ай бұрын
We have a vintage Amana fridge/freezer too and love it. Ours is a side by side which I don't love as it is hard to get things in the freezer, but it is awesome. Thankful for it. We bought it used shortly after we were married and we've been married for 30 years this month. They don't make them like they used to for sure. It is our extra fridge/freezer now as it is Harvest Gold lol.
@emperius
11 ай бұрын
that prosciutto in italy we usually make panini, some good quality ciabatta bread (you toast it after with the 2 ingridients inside) prosciutto crudo and bire cheese. When is high quality fresh cutted you eat it also in aperitivo or on top of a melon or burrata in summer but that one in a tosted panino with melted brie
@kaybanks8781
11 ай бұрын
We used to get half a side of beef and a half of pork when we were kids. It's something to really think about - it's expensive up front but you won't need to buy meat or pork for a couple of years. We didn't do chicken but we did have dairy deliveries three times a week until we were in high school. The only things my mom would get at the store were produce, canned goods, etc.
@beckyoverstreet7478
11 ай бұрын
I love using the laundry detergent sheets instead of lugging huge bottles of laundry detergent (that are mostly water anyway) into my home for our laundry needs. I really enjoyed your fridge inventory and your honesty too about it .. I know I’m constantly trying to use my fresh foods dairy and produce up quickly but I’m not always quick enough before some of it spoils and I hate to waste food especially with the high prices on food these days! I enjoyed that you showed us what you got and the information on what you had planned to use with the items you bought . I would like to see more videos of you showing us how you plan on using up your food items that you have purchased before they go bad . Now that schools no longer have home economics classes to teach young ppl to cook and be economically mindful of household food/items I’m sure younger people might need a video like that ..just a thought. Awwww it’s funny how animals are like children and always want your attention right when your busy doing something!! ❤️🐕🐶🐕 ❤️ You are so right about the cost of eating out and I was actually complaining to my hubby about the cost of eating out just before I had started watching this video! Lol ! But I still continue to find myself in my car going through the fast food line more than I like to admit to !! I enjoy your honesty we are all human and we are all trying to do the best we can in all areas of our lives! Blessings 💕
@georgiamama3806
11 ай бұрын
For pumpkin make pumpkin muffins only need 1 cup of pumpkin for 12 muffins
@barbiedoll6530
11 ай бұрын
I'm going to go clean my fridge right now!!!! LOL I know a guy who knows a guy who has cows.....OMG LMAO. LOL I have a Sears Kenmore fridge....year 39....no lie in the garage still running fine! I'm on my 3rd dishwasher from since original purchase in 2021...they don't make quality any more!
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Agree!!
@deborahlewis656
11 ай бұрын
My husband of 22 years was just diagnosed with prostate cancer, and our ac went out( no oven, unless i use heat in our home😅) so all fresh food going into freezer❤
@pennypadegimas7349
11 ай бұрын
Great video!
@lisavidrine477
11 ай бұрын
Hey Jen… it’s been a while. I just ordered almost everything from you last Amazon favorites for my upcoming cruise !! Thanks for the help !! 💜 still love ya girl !!
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Welcome back! ❤
@danaa6283
11 ай бұрын
WE ALL have weeks like yours even if we don't have kids! Don't beat yourself up about it. BTW if you take the ends of green onions and put them in a jar with water they will continue to grow:) Hugs from Dana!!🥰
@sandymyers1182
11 ай бұрын
So funny….we just had Reuben’s this past week. I always use pumpernickel bread, which is dark. I walked away for just a minute and my husband said are those burning? I said how can you even tell because the bread is already dark. He said just poke the bread. I said you poke the bread
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Lolol
@dianahurst6377
11 ай бұрын
I only plan 4 meals a week..the other times are leftovers ..brinner (breakfast for dinner) or sandwiches! Was that haul for more than a week?
@danaroob
11 ай бұрын
Mmm pumpkin pancakes are so good.
@Mimi-qc5hd
11 ай бұрын
what a sweet pup💙
@shellyturner2766
11 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this real life episode. I've certainly had than my fair share of good intentions end up in the compost bin. Even being retired empty nesters, my first meal planning step is to grab the calendar and see what appointments, etc are happening. I have to remind myself I'm not really Wonder Woman, no matter how good I look in the cape, LoL.
@p.sherman3158
9 ай бұрын
I peel my cuties and put them in a mason jar in fridge.
@raeanolson5221
11 ай бұрын
This Was So Helpfull! With The Bread & The Tortesa We Still use them unless Moldie Think That's Ok??? Thanks!
@CarFreeKC
11 ай бұрын
I know this is crazy but I just filled up my freezer and pantry (fridge is always hit or miss on whether I buy a lot of stuff to go in there).... i'm feeling so overwhelmed. I have so much stuff to use up oh my gosh. I tend to buy things when they're on sale and then set them aside until I can make a recipe with those ingredients. I have a list with all of the needed ingredients for so many meals but for some reason... my overflowing freezer and pantry (literally have a cabinet that is my "overflow pantry") is weirdly causing me stress. Blarrr.
@susanrose7066
11 ай бұрын
Make pasta sauce from the canned pumpkin. Garlit, sage. A.e some
@madelinechriston8970
11 ай бұрын
Omg😮I never had a blowout before! That had to be scary! And not having a car for getting around is even scarier! I feel for you, girl❤
@donnablair7504
11 ай бұрын
Your family likes Reuben sandwiches try Reuben pizza made with one of those pizza crusts in the biscuit section. Yum!
@SuperTech59
11 ай бұрын
Great video-thanks for sharing!
@Notable2Nikki
11 ай бұрын
When you live in the Midwest, you just know people that have cows. That is just how it is. :)
@splash0306
11 ай бұрын
Elemenyty school seems to go on forever. High school is over in the blink of an eye. Enjoy it. I miss it
@pattiupton1499
11 ай бұрын
My problem is I like to cook on the weekend for the week. Then I'm like, nah, I don't want to eat that. And it's just me so nobody else will finish it. My freezer stays packed because I don't want the food to go to waste. I have good plans/ideas but my follow through stinks!
@sarahmeyer4128
11 ай бұрын
Happy Friday, Jen!!!❤
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Happy fridayyyyyy 😂❤
@Saraaa_626
11 ай бұрын
Adding items to my cart in my walmart plus app while watching this 😂
@michellehochrein1971
11 ай бұрын
❤ your rambling realistic video.
@amywarnock2325
11 ай бұрын
I love you! Been following you forever! I’m single empty nester, but I still watch and learn from you. I want to be a cook like you!!! Oh and I’m glad to see someone else loves 🌈 🩵💓🩵
@gemykat8120
11 ай бұрын
I don't know what the heck is going on , I have spilled so many times in two past weeks,so I just have to laugh! Broke the plastic water jug ,water all over! That is just a little taste of the craziness, but it is all good, just do what comes next! Love watching your video's!
@ggstrauss
11 ай бұрын
Milo ❤❤❤❤ bestest boy! After Murphy of course.
@jacquelineprince8495
11 ай бұрын
Lot’s of good ideals. Love ya!!
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
You too!!
@lisaallen4475
11 ай бұрын
Hey friend! Just cut those green onions and pop into a glass of water. Find a window to place it in, and it will regrow pretty fast! No planting in dirt necessary. 😎
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
Yes I have done that before! I am trying out the dirt trick on my deck though and they are growing super fast! ❤
@lisaallen4475
11 ай бұрын
@@Jen-Chapin That’s amazing! ❤️
@stillsimplystephanie
11 ай бұрын
I've seen the Scoops Ahoy ice cream on my past few Walmart trips, but haven't gotten it, I've been getting the Nutty Buddy and Cosmic Brownie ones which are awesome.
@Jen-Chapin
11 ай бұрын
I frickin love nutty buddies but my ass does not 😂😂😂
@stillsimplystephanie
11 ай бұрын
@@Jen-Chapin 😂😂😂
@anitamontelongo2232
11 ай бұрын
Hey enjoyed the video…..and life happens …..keep them coming lol
@annethompson2212
11 ай бұрын
how do you keep your lemons and limes fresh? 😊
@treenaakers9429
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your meal planning class that didnt let me pay again lol. I thought i forgot to finish th registration. Great video and for letting me know that im not the only one who's well planned week 'goes to hell in a handbasket.' (My moms saying)
@amymizell1349
11 ай бұрын
I've never heard of a beverage container fee...$11.00 seems like a lot.
@emilyjackson3060
10 ай бұрын
We get our beef from my in-laws
@LS_26
11 ай бұрын
Subway is crazy expesive now!!! Where are the $5 FOOTLOOONGS?? Lol Even with a freaking BOGO coupon it's $6 a sub. Don't even get me started on their new menu. Give me the OG sandwhiches back.
@kristenrpeters
11 ай бұрын
You know I will talk about groceries and meal planning all day every day. 😅😂
@randismith521
11 ай бұрын
What’s a beverage container fee?
@mtherfnprincess
11 ай бұрын
Fast food is so expensive. Its cheaper to go to a sit down restaurant. And cooking at home is expensive too 😂.
@mrs.n.7314
10 ай бұрын
❤
@sandram6665
11 ай бұрын
Its so funny how they advertice Canadian bacon and I am from canada thwre there is no such thing as canadian bacon on the grocery stores. Just regular bacon
@rn87mom94
11 ай бұрын
NO delivery fee!?!? HOW??
@cheriepanter9333
11 ай бұрын
Turn the tomato sauce upside down
@MrsAlmaTrumble
11 ай бұрын
Happy FriYAY!!
@rachelferriter774
11 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@lig8817
11 ай бұрын
Always the same
@rosiekay1278
11 ай бұрын
It’s so weird that is what Canadian bacon looks like in America. It’s not at all what the real one we have here looks like! Looks like it tastes great though!
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