32|Saving Money to Sloppy Joe Casseroles: Grocery Shopping, Feeding A Family, Lowering Costs, Tips, Potato Bar

 Kendall and Jess kick off with a laugh about the chaotic art of managing groceries, cashiers, and the expert level of quick scanning at Aldi (seriously, these cashiers should get medals). - Ever felt like stepping out of your house is walking into a wall of humidity? Same! The ladies dive into surviving the summer heatwave, complete with tales of sweaty commutes and hilarious wardrobe malfunctions. Tune in for relatable moments and tips to dodge the blistering sun—including stalking the Instagram-famous Mike the Weatherman. - Family antics galore! Kendall recounts a dramatic restaurant outing with her toddler, and Jess shares a hilarious story about her son's birthday dinner and a side-splitting debate about reading messages (is seven hours really forever?). - Grocery store mishaps and strategies: The duo discusses everything from bulk shopping dilemmas to making the most of Aldi’s special buys. Get ready for some laugh-out-loud grocery adventures and money-saving hacks you didn't know you needed. - Foodie Tips & Tricks: Jess gives a step-by-step of her creative pantry challenge meals, including her infamous sloppy Joe casserole that mysteriously vanished from the fridge. And get this—Kendall’s planning a totally mouthwatering baked potato bar for her family camping trip. - The episode wraps up with the quirks of keeping kids from destroying grocery stores, spoon-feeding mashed potatoes, and the eternal struggle to stay on a grocery budget. Call to action: Join the fun and never miss an episode! Subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @partiestoplaydates for more laughs and real-life stories. Have a topic or question? Drop us an email at [email protected]. Let's stay connected, party people!00:00 The Art of Grocery Checkout00:26 Welcome to Parties to Play Dates01:00 Battling the Summer Heat05:49 Dining Out with Kids12:24 Grocery Shopping Adventures18:51 Self-Checkout Adventures19:06 Grocery Bagging Woes20:14 Grocery Savings Strategies20:48 Toddler Troubles at the Store22:02 Shopping at Different Stores27:11 Grocery Budgeting Tips28:26 Creative Pantry Meals32:07 Baked Potato Bar Ideas34:10 Cold Mashed Potatoes at a Korean Restaurant36:53 Concluding Thoughts and FarewellHave a question or would like to be a part of our show? Email us at:[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.partiestoplaydates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find this week's recipe and other fun content on our socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: @PartiestoPlaydates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIKTOK: @PartiestoPlaydatesFACEBOOK: @PartiestoPlaydatesTrack: "Battle On", Johnny MooreMusic provided by https://slipstreammusic.comDownload / Stream: https://get.slip.stream/FWo1hLListen on Spotify: https://go-stream.link/sp-johnny-moore