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Big Family Household Essentials
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items My husband and I have 5 kids now 12 - newborn and having a big family means we do buy a lot of consumables like food and cleaning products. However, we don’t have a lot of storage space so we rarely buy in bulk. I’ve also included some of our favorit...
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Feeding a Big Family
Cleaning Products
Toiletries
Feeding a Big Family
We are a homeschool family, so I am able to make 3 square meals a day for my kids. We don’t do a lot of snacks simply because they disappear quickly! These are our staples to keep everyone satisfied, even the picky 3 and 5 year old.
I will make a proper eggs & sausage breakfast most weekends if we have time in the morning. During the school year I will often make sausages and tater tots for breakfast. These are my 3 year old’s favorite.
Breakfast Sausage
These are the BEST tater tots. We use these for sausage and tater tot breakfast during the school year and they make a yummy crust layer for egg bakes.
Tater Tots
PB & J is a staple in my 3 year old diet.
Peanut Butter
I try not to serve cold cereal to my kids for breakfast, especially during the school year. I often serve hot oatmeal with peanut butter mixed in.
Oatmeal
I try to be the mom that makes her kids try new foods, but sometimes I don’t want to fight that battle and have hungry kids at bedtime. Also a staple in my 3 year old’s diet!
Chicken Nuggets
Any ingredient household knows chocolate chips are a staple item in the pantry!
Chocolate Chips
We use this on so many different things for a splash of flavor. I think this is a New England thing because I can’t find it anywhere except Amazon - we buy it at Market Basket.
CAMP MIX Original Seasoning 6-Pack Bottles
Cleaning Products
Lots of kids means lots of mess. I don’t keep an immaculate home but we do try to keep things clean. These are the products we buy to keep up with it all.
Toilet paper. I don’t think I have to explain this one. 😂
Toilet Paper
Durable trash bags are a necessity for any household.
Durable Trash Bags
I refuse to buy different sponges. Scrub Mommy & Daddy sponges are truly top notch sponges for everyday use. They never smell, wash clean, and can withstand the use and abuse of preteens doing the dishes. I also use these on my counters and stove...
Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Non-Scratch Cleaning Sponges, 3 Count
Soap Saving Hack: we buy this refill jug and also have the smaller squeeze bottle Dawn (or use a nice soap dispenser) so the kids can’t use a ridiculous amount of soap.
Dawn Refill Jug
Soap Saving Hack: we buy the refill jug and also have this smaller squeeze bottle Dawn (or use a nice soap dispenser) so the kids can’t use a ridiculous amount of soap.
Dawn EZ-Squeeze Bottle
Between video game controllers and other assorted kid toys, we use a lot of batteries.
Batteries
I swear by the fragrance free Parent’s Choice baby wipes! I buy the big box, and it helps me stay on top of kid messes of all kinds.
Baby Wipes
This is the ultimate big family tool for any mess. From dog hair to craft messes and beach sand, I have yet to be disappointed by our shop vacuum.
Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
Toiletries
These are the toiletry items we are repeatedly buying to keep our family personal hygiene in order.
$1, soft bristle toothbrushes in a pack of 6. These are a repeat buy for our family. We always have an extra on hand to take on a trip, to camp or a sleepover and throw it away when it’s over.
Toothbrushes
This is the only body wash soap that we buy - because everyone uses it! It’s simple and effective, something every mom of many can appreciate.
Everyone 3 in 1 Soap
Deodorant for me. I’m very picky about my body products and this stuff works great even when I’m postpartum.
Fresh Rosemary Lavender Deodorant
Deodorant for my husband. We all have very sensitive skin and this works so well and doesn’t cause irritation.
Dr. Squatch Fresh Falls Deodorant
We’ve tried all the “crunchy” toothpastes and nothing compares to this product. Save your money and just buy the Colgate.
Colgate Kids Cavity Protection Toothpaste
Toothpaste for Mom & Dad. I’ve tried all the “crunchy” toothpastes and I always come back to Sensodyne for sensitivity relief.
Sensodyne Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair
These toothbrushes are perfect for the under 7 crew. $1 for 5.
Toothbrushes for the Littles