Can't Stop Now! | Small Apartment Preppers Pantry

Hey, Fam! We are off to a decent start, but we can't slow down. We've got about 45 days to get our small apartment preppers pantry together before the winter threats. Let's go to Aldi's!
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[@marygray9002]

I just found your channel and are with you 100%. We are in our 80’s and have converted out guest room closet into a food closet! We have two small raised beds and grow, can, dehydrate, and freeze as much as we can. We just counted 265 rolls of toilet paper in our attic so you could say we are prepared. Winter is coming and Covid is making a comeback. We learn so much from each other and having you there is wonderful!

[@LMGM5]

Awesome!!! I too employed every means to "put aside" everything I can. I put those large cans of freeze dry food underneath my bed. It works for me. And it does not bother me that they are there. I also Can food, dehydrate, dry can, freeze etc...God bless be well. LAURA M

[@christa459]

I use milk crates to store canned vegetables. Each milk crate will hold 32 cans. I have them stacked 3 high. Great storage for one square foot of floor space.

[@cheryladams5175]

Where do you get your milk cartons?

[@tinaingram885]

Great idea 💡 👍 😊

[@edwenahutchinson]

We used to have the milk crates here in the bahamas for water and milk but lately you dont see any at all

[@bigdaddyturney]

@@cheryladams5175 Wal mart has them.

[@christa459]

A friend gave me my first 2 and I realized how many cans each one would hold so the search was on!! I find them at yard sales & estate sales. I have also seen them in thrift stores. @@cheryladams5175

[@IMOO1896]

Don, don’t “diss” yourself by saying “Cheap Don”, you’re smart and frugal, that’s a gift!

[@pegianddon]

😔😢😭 That's all I EVER wanted to hear! 😊

[@faithrada]

You are such caring parents. When our own kids come to visit, they get a kick out of "shopping" in the basement ..rather than running to the store all the time. It SAVES for everyday living as well as for possible emergencies.

[@pamelaquintero9053]

First off, Donald Thank You for your service. My family thinks I am crazy for creating a "prepper" pantry but I don't care. I have prepared totes for each of them which they already have.

[@yarnprepper]

Most Apartments have more space than my 1000 square ft house. You can prep a lot no matter how small your place. Just be creative.

[@meghanhoffman2829]

I truly enjoy your channel. You are real and truthful. And calm. Not trying to instill fear in people. You are just sharing knowledge. Welcome back!!!!

[@sitsngigglesful]

My second video of yours and I have fallen in love with you two! We can feel your character and personalities come thru the video. And, THANK YOU, Sir, for your service!

[@rayofsunshine7345]

Thanks for bringing the channel back. We need it 🙏🙂

[@pegianddon]

You got it!

[@susanweider5907]

Some tips: don’t forget dental and foot care, Hygiene products and medical kits. Batteries and lights. Our rule of thumb is back up for the back ups. Have 3 different ways to do Everything in case one method fails. Recently purchased a self charger kit for the SUV. Also, food grade buckets are fine, but after an experience where field mice chewed through our dog’s heavy duty plastic food container, inside our kitchen -(we live in the suburbs and mice came in through a small hole under the stove), we had to re-think storage. Have most of our dry goods including dog food, inside Mylar bags stored in a simple galvanized steel trash can with tight fitting lid. Trust, the can holds a lot and takes up far less space.

[@Moshbearpig]

yes the intro song is back!

[@pegianddon]

🤣🤣🤣 We were waiting to see who would notice!

[@sueh2928]

@@pegianddonI heard the song and I immediately thought it was an old video from a few years back. What a pleasant surprise!❤

[@mravenwing]

Hello! I'm an almost 70 and live in a small one bedroom apartment. Along with a full pantry, I grow lettuce and other greens on a small hydroponic setup. I have a pepper plant in soil and a tomato plant in a grow tent. Even very small places can keep a respectable pantry.

[@joycemiraglia280]

✍Hello Pegi and Don... Came across your channel looking for something to watch. I'm 78 and a widow and my mom and grandma always kept a pantry. You said when you were young you asked but didn't understand why they canned so many beans etc. Well my grandma said during the depression they never had to worry about going hungry like so many did also she said she and her neighbor friends would trade maybe a jar of home made jelly or jams for home made pickles or whatever and she would make quilts and use old sweatshirts for the stuffing in the quilts and they didn't have to worry being cold. A lot of people have their heads buried in the sand not preparing but complaining. I live in a Senior mobile home park and definitely don't have room for extra storage but my grown daughter (59 who lives with me) and I have found a few places to store things in storage tubs. Pegi you are so blessed to still have your husband Don cause not having a man to help do the heavy work is really a challenge. Right now my daughter (thank goodness she's creative and not afraid of hard work) is starting to feel her age cause she has many serious health issues and does as much as she can for me. I usually am able to work beside her just like I did with my husband of 42 years but he's been gone now 19 years but I'm dealing now for about 8 months an acute case of Sciatica so I've not been able to help her with the new shed and no man to help or to hire. She's had some good ideas for our storage needs. I've really enjoyed your very helpful video tonight. Aldi brands are good but you might want to buy one can of Aldi corned beef first. Good Night😴 God Bless Bye from Ohio🌹

[@nathaliemurphy358]

Really missed you two. So happy you are back. Wish you had moved to Mississippi though. We need more people like you.

[@KileeBuchanan]

Get and stay under the protection of the most high. Those who belong to him. Keep praying. Nothing happens without the Father allowing it.

[@pegianddon]

🙏🏾🙏🏽Just be mindful that the Father allows a lot of trials and tribulations. He gives us the sense and abilities to prepare ourselves for anything.

[@rettathomas837]

My mother was a prepper, even though it wasnt call that, I’m a prepper, and I didn’t realize I was until my daughter point it out to me, lol

[@nmc398]

If you have a Habitat for Humanity near you you maybe able to find cabinets, shelving, brackets and set that up in a closet or empty space

[@mymacintyre]

I am so glad you are prepping again! Back in the day you guys were my mentors for prepping. I started after I found your prepping videos. I think I am about up to a years worth now if we are careful. So I send y'all a big thank you Don and Peggi!

[@rosemarie6545]

So glad to have you two back! My favorite people. Somehow I’ve lost a lot of my favorite KZbinrs, don’t know why. I love hearing you both and your good ideas. You’ve inspired me to get back to my prepping . Thanks so much!

[@anniekochera]

Congratulations on your retirement. My husband just retired Navy after 30 years. We still run everything on a large pantry, for 'just in case'. God Bless

[@madess4844]

If we fail we are going to learn together ,,, i love that❤

[@sunnynana8643]

Oh my dears....don't be surprised if you are wearing shorts on Christmas Day!!! You live in Texas... Especially here in Houston.. Snow is rare!

[@juliewolfe7558]

Hello Pegi and Don. Just ran across your channel. I love you how you balance practicality with a positive attitude and a loving force for good! It is wonderful to not only take care of ourselves but also to know that our efforts can help those we love. Sending you both a big hug! P.S. - I love how you call us "Fam".

[@Alltheglory-gg1oe]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@ashleyswshr]

Aldi is good. Especially for non perishables and condiments and sauces, I hate spending too much on sauces and seasonings. Great to see you guys making use of a small space to store food. I have very minimal space to work with as well. Doing what you can with what you have is what it’s all about. Prices on food have gotten scary. I’m more picky about what I buy now. If I don’t really want it or if I don’t like the price, I just keep on walking. They need to see people won’t fall for their foolishness and hopefully bring those prices back down again. We will have to see :)

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Don and Pegi, I like the shelf addition! Apartments are usually okay with hanging shelves, tv's, pictures, ect.. as long as you patch the holes before you leave. Suggestion on food grade buckets. I would get mine from Sams Club bakery for free for two years . Then they caught on to what people were doing with the buckets, and stopped giving them out. I think most companies have caught on because the food grade buckets are pricey. Now, I go to Tractor Supply and get their 5 gallon food grade buckets with the gamma lids. Each are sold seperately. When storing food, I would get bins that would fit under my bed. I store my canning jars of food under the bed in the bins just in case a jar cracked. If your bed is not tall enough use bed risers. I have even used file size bins to store cans/boxes of food in. Then stacked two file size bins on top of one another, and cover the bins with a flat twin sheet slide the bins next to your bed to make night stands. These are two ways I used in my apartment for storing food. I would also use a fruit/veggie caddy (the type that has 3 baskets connected by chains) hang it in my closet to hold small items like box of tea, tooth paste.....

[@rgrays2380]

If you have a large grocery store near that has a bakery section, the ones that make cakes and sell them. Ask them if you can have their frosting buckets. If they can, most will give them to you for free!! Also check smaller bakeries. You can use them for bulk storage, drill holes for planting a garden on a balcony and even store water. These buckets are food grade!! Let us know if you are success with this. If you have food pantries in your area know as well. Many would benefit from free bulk storage!

[@r.p.9829]

Here in Texas we have gotten "winter precipitation" (more ice than snow)in other months but February here in east Texas is usually the worst...

[@cwc3kids]

I’m in East Texas

[@pamelawaldron9289]

Thank you for your service!

[@cleorichardson4471]

I'm so glad you're back such a nice couples

[@valenciajones2666]

I want to personally thank you guys for your prepping videos. Not only have I started a prepping pantry, but even my coworkers.

[@SirenaSpades]

That is good to hear, everyone should have one, it keeps people safer!

[@grannyprepper1181]

It’s look’n good! So glad your back!

[@marlonchin1214]

Missed you guys!

[@kathym2501]

I've been preparing since 2015. I didn't know why or what I was doing. When I was a kid I loved the idea of being prepared. Now at 66 I know why. My sweet kids keep their heads buried in the sand no matter what mama says. That's why I'm here. I'm so thankful for God whispering in my ear to prepare.

[@hollydaugherty2620]

That isn’t God. That is anxiety. And I can guarantee you that you’ll never need to use that because you HAVE to. People have been saying this for a century.

[@dianna8626]

If you're freezer are full make sure you have a back up generator and water Water Water. They say we may loose electricity.

[@GardeningGraceAndGratitude]

Praise God; your channel just came across my feed and I’m so grateful. I love all your ideas about storing even in small spaces. Thank you again for sharing & I look forward to viewing more from you guys. God Bless 🙏🏾

[@Ellie-hn6vg]

You both are so precious and such blessings! Thank you for all you share with us 🥰😇

[@peggyharris7419]

You should stack your cans and heavy things on the floor all around the closet. Boxed items on the shelves. Looks good!

[@pegianddon]

Thanks for the tip! We have sleeping bags, blankets, BOB, and water on the floor for right now. We like seeing the canned goods at eye level for inventorying and as long as the shelf can hold up...

[@shannonmiller9548]

So true. I live in an older apartment...weight load is something I take seriously. All my BOBS, freezers, cases of home canned food, store bought canned goods are spread out along outside walls.

[@peggyharris7419]

The reason I said that was because we stacked too heavy on wire shelves and they collapsed. Lots of dented cans then

[@shannonmiller9548]

@@peggyharris7419 I haven't had that happen..strictly due to listening to others such as yourself. In an apartment it does get cluttered and is definitely a challenge but one accepts that the " clutter" is a small price to pay to have some food security.

[@elizabethduncan6418]

And thank you for your service sir thank you for my freedom

[@emilyhopkins3340]

For your food remember only get what you like to eat!!!! And plenty of water!!!

[@kathym2501]

I'm sure I'll be in my little apartment till I die. So I don't care if they like what I do to the walls lol

[@2jedismom]

Hi from Oklahoma! KZbin recommended your channel to me (probably based on my “prepper research) and I’m so glad they did! I think your knowledge and experience is very much needed right now. I talked to an associate at Big Lots recently and she said everyone is “prepping”. She said she’s worked there for 5 years and has never seen anything like it. People (like me!) are going to need advice and this is sounding like just the channel to get it! Subscribed and thank you for your service!

[@shellyhagler3934]

You two are so ADORABLE!!! I LOVE how positive you are!!!

[@pegianddon]

Wow! Thank you!

[@ColleenH38]

I am so happy you two are back on this channel doing pantry stuff! I have missed y'all!!! Inflation is insane and I do not see any hope for things changing anytime soon. Mayo is over $5.00 a quart here in Louisiana! And it's not really something you can stock up a lot because the shelf life is not long. Last year we turned an unused guest room into a huge "home grocery store"! Not only is it stocked with store bought food, I have been canning meats, potatoes, chili, soup, jam, and more than I care to type, lol. I believe we have a year's supply of most food. We buy bulk from Azure Standard. Wheat berries, flour, sugar, honey, cheese, oils, coffee............Check them out. They are the #1 best place in America to buy food and household supplies.

[@sethbrown5736]

Glad you guys are back!

[@jscasecase471]

Our oldest son moved out and we converted his bedroom into our pantry. We live in a condo and it awesome to go shop in our own home. We started small and are building it up. Remember to stock what you will eat not what looks good.

[@pegianddon]

I remember "shopping" in our pantry. 🤗 Good times! And I was going to make that same point in an upcoming video; don't buy stuff that is recommended for your pantry if it's not something you will eat.

[@alexachenbach821]

I wish you guys were my family❤😊

[@pegianddon]

We are, Fam!

[@tirshasmith5999]

You’re exactly right. Your food pantry is inflation insurance.

[@dankaylor1872]

Welcome to Houston! You two are so cute! Thanks for sharing your lives with us. we have benefitted greatly from storing food. I started canning meats last year to take advantage of sales. The cost of living on retirement income is certainly a challenge! I appreciate learning your "hacks"!

[@PastorToni]

I'm so very happy that you both are back❤🎉

[@jaeblue1601]

I’m so excited you all are back to stay! I’m a OG from the very beginning, and it’s like recruiting with old friends!

[@shawandavis9603]

Miss yall glad to see yall back enjoyed the Rv times too

[@pegianddon]

Us too!

[@tinaingram885]

Use a 4x4 cutting for support for the shelf from the floor to the shelf. Easily removed. Make it tight😊

[@pegianddon]

That's the plan! I did it for our pig 5-shelf pantry and will be doing the same here.

[@lovenotes5299]

I have done storing food and supplies since i was 17 and it helped stay prepared for any emergencies - even when i had my children and it helped hedge against feeling the fiancial pinch of increased prices. With my deep freezers i could buy on sale and hold off till prices came back down. Salmon now is like $8

[@familyman8439]

Awesome video, we like to hear from both of you, because you give two different side, Thanks for sharing

[@kahiolanipapalimu3186]

Mix corned beef with eggs for delish patty’s! Also corned beef and sliced cabbage or sliced onions, on hot rice! Hawaiian staple

[@pegianddon]

...and I LOVE cabbage! 🤗

[@ainsleyharris7580]

Love to watch your site. You are both so dear ---as having coffee with friends! Blessings

[@pamt8430]

Glad you are back!!! Missed ya'll. If you are open to tips....an over the over the door shoe holder is great to store seasonings to free up shelf space.

[@mommajubby3385]

In Houston, there is a store called Joe V’s Smart Shop, and they are owned by HEB. Great discount prices, and stock up deals! :)

[@bestlife7912]

Love JoeV’s! Their canned food prices can’t be beat! Just watch their canned greens(Margaret Owens), higher than Walmart. But mostly everything else is a bargain.

[@alexachenbach821]

Thank you for sharing ❤😊Love you Both.😊

[@dawnysdennumber10]

H iim Dawn, im so glad your back, i remember when there was a thunder storm and you were spending your first nights in an R.V. XX

[@Leelee...]

Wonderful to see you both!

[@karenbonham798]

Don't laugh but u can get a lot of brand names food products at Dollar Tree. Shelf stable milk,tomato paste, beans,rice,etc. Love these videos. I'm 65 & been doing this for yrs!

[@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064]

Gosh, I have missed you both!! So good to see that you are your back!!

[@debrasaints3809]

My Grandma on my Daddy’s side showed me how to can when I was 8 years old! She always had an extra pantry full of canned food. I learned so much about cooking, canning, and cleaning. To this day I wash dishes as I prep and cook. Same goes with canning and baking. She always said that “cleanliness was close to Godliness”! By the way, San Antonio is military friendly, too! God bless y’all!

[@pegianddon]

What an AWESOME skill to pass along! The greatest generation.

[@Jakelol1980]

Im going to give you a great recepie from Sweden where i live called Lapskojs and you take one can corned beef and boil it untill it has separated apart and then drain all the water, then you take mashed potato powder and make som mash and you should make maybe 4-5x as much mashed potatoes as corned beef and the mix it all together. Its best served with fried egg and/or pickled beetroot. Super simple emergency food but tgis food was very common to eat 40 years ago and i still make this meal beacuse its so good :)

[@angieprice9190]

Beyond excited to have y’all back

[@tooshieg2059]

You guys make a great team. Luv that you divide the work - she does the packaging, you do the shelves. Perfect. Thanks for sharing!

[@pegianddon]

Thanks so much!

[@carolwintx8248]

Welcome to Houston!! New subscriber and welcome to my hometown!

[@SirenaSpades]

Dollar Tree has mackerel, I just bought some this past week, the good sized cans (soup sized), I've been stocking it while they have it. Thanks for giving the back story. I really enjoyed watching you build it before, and it will be fun to watch you build it again! Walmart buckets (in the paint department) are food grade, Lowes and Home Depot, and Tractor Supply are all food grade, it's marked on the bottom of the bucket so you can verify.

[@pegianddon]

That is awesome! All it takes is a moment to verify...and knowledge.

[@Tilas8]

Thanks!!!!! If I can’t find them at Walmart I’ll go to Lowe’s.

[@kat517]

Check the origin of all fish. You might buy mercury filled product.

[@angeladawson8424]

I was a viewer when you first started your prepper videos. I am glad you are coming back to your original ideas on prepping. I would love to see a few videos on all the first few shopping trips you did back then and what the prices are now on different foods you still buy.

[@earthadomingue4206]

We just got an Aldi in my area of Louisiana. That’s where I started restocking my cabinets from. The prices are great here too. We visited Houston in August and found some great grocery deals at H.E.B. That store is a must go to for us. We always bring an ice chest to bring home beautiful meats for the freezer. Don thank you for showing the shelf installation. I am going to install some more cabinets in my utility room. I have one pantry cabinet in there. Now I see I have enough room to install 2 more. Can’t wait to get started. I will see you guys in the next video. ❤

[@KnittyT]

Hi Pegi, Don and DJ! I found your channel after the Houston, TX freeze in 2021. I was looking for alternative ways to heat my home if the electricity was out. And I've been watching ever since. I'm so happy to see these prepping videos again because I believe in being prepared. Our truck and SUVs have battery chargers and air pumps in the emergeny box because it can take AAA hours to get to you when the weather is bad. Blessings

[@thomastheman7331]

New York City area if mayo is on sale for $5 you grab it. I can’t believe when I hear the prices in other parts of the country. You both are so smart. I prep in my apartment too, and I live alone in a one bedroom.

[@trey1941able]

Shout-out to fellow apartment preppers✌🏿

[@_life_with_katherine_]

I’ve missed your prepping videos ever since you got the RV. I ended up giving my 1 year emergency non food preps and my 3 month emergency canned foods to my mom due to my stepdad, her and out of my 3 siblings, 2 of them all got COVID. She was grateful when I did it because she said that it was hard for them to get things because they were in quarantine and at first, on top of them at least the only other relatives that could have helped them ended up getting COVID too, it was hard to help them since my husband, son and I live in Georgia and they live in New York. But not only did I find a way to give her all my preps, I had also shipped her a box of all these cleaning and sanitizing products just in case I couldn’t get her my prep in time. Long story short before I gave her all my preps i remember my husband and my family back home at first called me crazy for starting an emergency prep stockpile because I had started it all about a year before COVID started but then once they saw everything I had actually helped them since New York was hit hard with COVID she said a lot of places were sold out, had a limit on a lot of stuff and would ask friends to help her when they found certain things. They thought I was crazy but realized that my preps actually came in handy.

[@jillpounds2219]

Hi Pegi and Don. I've been following you since you were in your home in St Louis. I enjoyed it so much and it was so fun and full of info. I'm looking forward to what you bring now. Seeing you in the last video in the kitchen was like seeing you in St Louis 😁 God speed in rebuilding your pantry and I'm glad you're back!

[@MsGaryallen]

Up here in Michigan Sam's you can get their buckets in the bakery for free. GOOD LUCK!

[@SMincy25]

Welcome Back!!

[@edwenahutchinson]

❤❤❤so happy you guys are bk to your prepping ...❤❤❤

[@tammywhite9229]

Thank you for your service!!!

[@benitiakimball1526]

Happy Saturday evening

[@MrsTee776]

This is my first year prepping, just bought my second deep freezer; and recently learned how to prep dry beans. Thanks Don for the live I will not be storing anything in my garage. My husband added more shelves in my kitchen closets. ❤ Thanks for the video!

[@Utriedit215]

I hope you got a generator for those two freezers you don’t want to black out to come and all your food go to Waste I recommend getting a solar power one I have an Eco Flow delta max

[@MrsTee776]

@@Utriedit215 yea we've always had a generator, we're in the process of getting our generac installed. If you're a homeowner having a generator is a must!

[@Tilas8]

Don’t you have to keep the generator outside? I also 2 freezers. I was couponing when my son was young. But since I’ve lost my way, now I’m trying to get back.

[@MrsTee776]

@@Tilas8 Yes the generator stays outside. We have a shed in the backyard, so it stays in there until we need it. We have a couple of super long cords to run from outside to our deep freezer in the garage. We survived hurricane Harvey and last winter's storm. That generator pulled the T.V, the gas fireplace, and 2 refrigerators

[@angelaleon63]

Wow I haven't been on your channel for a while!!! Can't believe you don't have that basement anymore but how lucky for your family!!!

[@rosiebuff917]

I just found your channel welcome to Houston I’m in Conroe nice to meet you and your wife

[@vickyoftexas]

Howdy neighbors, Welcome Home. I’m west of y’all. I’m in an apartment also. It can be done. 👍🏻

[@pegianddon]

Yes we can!

[@vickyoftexas]

@@pegianddon ❤️❤️

[@TheRhonda1957]

I have not seen u guys in so long. Great to have u back.

[@AllieGailAuthor]

Love the pics in the intro. Y'all are just the sweetest couple!

[@pegianddon]

Thank you so much!!

[@juliephelps7616]

Welcome back! We all know something will happen. Severe weather, shortage, lock down, or worse. Glad to seeyou back and encouraging others to prep as well.

[@DimiGiota530]

hello, new subbie here from Victoria Australia .Im enjoying your content . Thank you for your encouragement . Blessings 😘

[@Myfavorites877]

Thank you Don for your service. 🇺🇸

[@pegianddon]

Much appreciated. Proud to have served.

[@alexachenbach821]

Hi you to.glad you Both are back.i miss you 2 so much.glad you are Back on the channel.i wish you Both the Best.Linda from iowa❤❤😊

[@paulrevere8808]

Don't forget safe drinkable water which is the most critical item that everyone needs a minimum of 1 gallon a day per person for rehydration of food, the body and hygiene. I discovered a USA company DryElement that sells probably the best gravity fed water filtration system in the world and its under $200.00. Their products are made in America and the Green Nano Gravity Filter is amazing. Also, they sell a long term water treatment solution that allows you to store fresh water for years.

[@rebeccasanford8607]

I bought some Stainless Steel storage shelves at Target. They work great for small closets. And I keep packages of noodles and beans in STERILITE containers with the locking sides. Unless you are dumping opened food into the buckets, they don’t HAVE to be Food Grade.

[@texasprepperprojects]

Lowes actually sells food grade buckets also.

[@nevabockover2725]

If you have a Costco nearby ask their bakery for the frosting buckets. Our Costco gives them to us for free if you ask for them.

[@611mellissa]

This is the truth!! I have a prep pantry and my goodness, I'm so glad I have what I have because as I add to it, it's so much more expensive!! I'm with Pegi. My parents and grandparents did it. They were the original preppers. It's definitely inflation proof.

[@pegianddon]

So true!

[@CarolannRusso]

I just saw your closet video the other day; I've never watched you before but this is fun to be part of your rebuilding journey. You are interesting, encouraging and love those SMILES!

[@judiehavard4903]

It wasn't till after I married and was around my husband's family. That I ever heard of keeping a pantry or canning or pressure canning. I started a small pantry in a small cabinet and a large box. And slowly grew it from there. I can't tell you how many times that pantry saved us through many storms. Job loss and many other things.😊

[@saarc3]

The buckets at Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight are food grade, even though it doesn’t say food grade. The numbers on the back are the same as food grade buckets. If you go to most of your grocery store bakery’s, they will give you their frosting buckets. If you go to some of your sandwich shops they will sale them to you for $3.