Debt Free Slave Free: Buying In Bulk

Buying in bulk is a art. You think just because you have a Sams club card or a Costco card that everything you buy will be a deal. WRONG! You must learn to be practical and not get lured into buying items that appear to be good deals but in the long wrong really are not. So today I take the camera out and about with me to two bulk foods stores that I make a trip to once a year. Some simple advice and things to think about when you are ready to make some purchases for your home pnatry!
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[@MisbehavingKitty]

I'm 20 yrs old and decided I want to live my life as a homesteader. I raise rabbits, chickens, ducks and will hopefully add a milk goat or two later on. I love gardening and the satisfaction that comes with growing them yourself. I watched two of your videos and became immediately addicted to your channel lol. Your so happy and that makes me smile! You make me even more excited to become a full on homesteader!

[@Boom-Boomz]

Jordan I need to find a woman like you, what state are you from if you don't mind me asking

[@travisashimself2356]

Good now have lots of white babies.

[@abetterme1238]

I want to thank you both so much. I used to be 415 lbs and 64 pills a day from being so unhealthy. You have given me so much knowledge about how to go back to the old way of living. I make everything homemade and I mean everything. I am now 235 lbs and the rest of my family is loosing weight. today I am only on 2 pills a day now. We still eat the same way, just homemade and home grown. I have also saved a lot of money. God bless you both for teaching me how to better my family.

[@StarryHilder]

That is so wonderful!! What a testimony...you are living proof that WE can make changes and they do impact our lives!!! So happy that you were determined enough to stick with your lifestyle changes....you are one impressive person!! wowowweeee

[@rainabow1233]

I am binge watching your video's and can not thank you enough! We have always wanted to homestead, and you're info is so helpful! Thank you again!

[@jimh3500]

She seems like the kind of person who would be a great friend

[@StarryHilder]

+Jim Hervey Your too sweet! And I love all my friends..they complete me in very many ways!!!

[@kan-zee]

Great tip...didn't know you could call and order ahead of time....and pick it up when you get there...wow

[@redtango76]

I live in the PNW as well and used to have a bulk pantry system. In addition to Costco and Winco we would find a lot of great stuff at Cash and Carry. It's a wholesalers store that's open to the public.

[@weekooosalewholesalebuybul4768]

Easily one of the best videos you’ve made, make more like this! Very informative and right to the point! Great video and great editing

[@ellenfisher6341]

I am watching this while cutting up fresh pineapple to can out on my deck! I just bought this same coconut oil at Costco yesterday!!! Oh well, even at 66 years young, you're never to old to learn! I'll be checking out Tropical Traditions. I,ve tried to warn neighbors & certain family members to put food, etc. away but get nowhere.! I then turn it over to GOD & say ,LORD, I sowed the seed, YOU reap the harvest! I am so thankful HE lead me to your site. I canned milk,cheddar & creamed cheese this week!!

[@StarryHilder]

+ellen fisher Wow you sound like you are one prepared gal!! I love it that you are canning all those things...even cream cheese!! How awesome.. I keep forgetting about the CREAM cheese! AND you are right a b out friends and family..there will always be naysayers..all you can do is plant the seeds and prepare a little extra JUST in case!! god Bless you !!

[@kimorism3683]

I wouldn’t mind seeing all your purchases in photos and videos. Like a haul video

[@AGREENERLIFE]

We just did exactly what you did!!! Set for a while now! Thanks Starry! You have some great information there!!

[@StarryHilder]

+Karen Lemperle See there are others like us out there...ohhh thats spooky!! hahaaaa good for you guys!!

[@carolinerogers8600]

+Karen Lemperle www.tropicaltraditions.com

[@reality_design]

Thanks for sharing

[@AnnaGartinFrugalliving]

She is fantastic not only does she give good advice but such a happy cheerful person. Thank you for taking so much time to share with us, looking forward to watching more of your videos and sharing on my page.

[@pamjones6465]

Great tips on buying in bulk and what to buy in bulk. That is so helpful. Thank you for all the helpful tips and information that you have shared. I love it. Please keep sharing it is so helpful.

[@StarryHilder]

+Pam Jones Your welcome..trying to help people SAVE money!!

[@ArtBeatKathie]

You are so much fun. :) Good share, sweet lady! One of my favorite places to get bulk grains from is Great River Milling. Oodles of great organic grains at really good prices--SHIPPED! They are selling from Amazon and its wonderful. The people at the Mill office are awesome to talk to, also. Shalom!

[@jkoneman]

You may want to check that bottom shelf where your little doggy was sniffing around. Seems like a jar may have unsealed and the dog was smelling the food inside.

[@Virtualskyhomestead]

Great advice, Starry! We do a lot of dehydrating and vacuum sealing. Another way we build up what we have in our stores is wait for frozen vegetables to come on sale. We'll buy several bags then dehydrate them. They're easy because they've already been blanched so they go right into the dehydrator, then vacuum sealed, then added to our stores. It's just another way to stock up and save some money while doing it. They're not as good as vegetables from the garden, but they will do in a pinch.

[@StarryHilder]

+The Homestead Chronicles Great advice sounds like you have it down pat

[@KarlBrkr]

I love the Debt Free living series. Keep it up. I live in NY and these video's are a breath of fresh air. Good luck.

[@StarryHilder]

+Hi Tech Custom Wow glad you like them...will keep them coming!!

[@sharondreisbach5937]

Thank you so much for mentioning Winco!! I have located stores in Ft Worth that would be about 130 to 160 miles one way for us but the trip once a year would be so worth it!! We have been trying to get our food supplies in order and had not locally really found good sources other than Costco in Austin and were just not satisfied with that route. I like that Winco has the different types of pastas like rice and whole wheat in bulk. I recently started buying mason jars for canning and 5 gallon food safe buckets from Uline for our storage and pantry. I got gamma lids for the ones we have as our in the kitchen pantry use out of all the time buckets and the rest we just use the regular lids. store in bags inside buckets etc. oxygen absorbers and so on. We also can our meat and chicken stock soups etc...dried beans into ready to use beans. Makes meal prep much easier. Most of the time we are cooking for 7 adults and 2 (soon to be 3) kids including the farm hands. The only thing is that on the Winco website it doesn't list any of the Texas stores in the pick a store to order ahead online. I am going to call and find out what the scoop is on that. Thanks again for being the amazing inspiration that you and your hubby are!

[@cindykeele377]

Starry... thank you for sharing all of this information. I have been following you for a little while now and I enjoy watching your videos. I live in a "small" city in the southern panhandle of Texas. I was raised out in the country though and taught to be self-sufficient. I have in the last year gotten back into canning and dehydrating and such. I am retired now because physically I am not able to do the job that I was doing. I have a local garden not too far from our house where I buy fresh vegetables. Next spring I am going to plant a container garden because our backyard is very small. I will be able to handle the container garden with my physical abilities much better than I can handle a regular garden (like yours and like what I grew up with). I love all of your ideas. My husband just put together plans for a solar oven and I absolutely LOVE the solar dehydrator. When it all falls apart I think my family is ready. My son and his wife live outside of the city so we all may end up out there together... but my food supply is growing daily... and a lot of thanks goes to you for that! You are such an incredible inspiration! Thank you... thank you... thank you!

[@StarryHilder]

+Cindy Keele Ahhhh thANK you FOR SUCH A SWEET COMMENT! It sounds like you are a pretty determined person despite not being able to do what you use to! I LOVE that! So many people whine and complain about their situations, they are too poor, to old, to this or to that! YEP..WE all have something...but its what you DO with it that matters! Thank you so much for sharing..and may God Be with you Both!!

[@rogerlimoseth4790]

wow i just did a binge on your videos. im totally fascinated with the information you guys are putting out. THIS IS GOLD!

[@StarryHilder]

Ahh thank you!! I love it when people find us and SEE the value in what we are trying to teach and offer. We want people to succeed! And we know al ot..so thats why we want to share it

[@kristinbell427]

I love Winco bulk foods! Hubby and I live in a tiny house, which equals tiny kitchen! But I'm able to go every 3-4 weeks and buy just exactly as much as I need to fill my canisters/cabinets to the brim. Even things like yeast and peppercorns.

[@DabneyFountain]

Very valuable video...Thank you, Starry.

[@HollyWood-fd6ev]

Can you do another video like this? I'm wondering whAt your bulk food prices are now.

[@kevinbaker6168]

You are so right on with watching what you buy. Critical thing is storage; besides 3 and 5 gallon buckets with sealable lids and oxygen absorbers invest in a vacuum sealer and some rolls of bags and some smaller O2 absorbers. Many dry bulk foods will last a long time if they are put into sealed containers and bags with O2 absorbers and kept in a stable temp environment out of sunlight. Another thing I would suggest, besides canning, and packaging is dehydrating. Buy a nice dehydrator. Many fruits and vegetables you raise, forage or buy can be dehydrated and stored for long term storage. The bulk foods, particularly the dehydrated items, can be a good way to start your food pantry until you start setting aside your own. It will be a way for you to have "emergency" supplies until you can raise your own.

[@woodsgal6239]

Wow -- "Winkos" is an interesting place. I've never seen anything like it. I loved where you mentioned that one can buy 2 solar panels for the price of one of those TV's . Also glad to know about tropical traditions.

[@sharonstroud6876]

Amen. I'm learning so much from you. I'm 57 years old and just starting my journey doing this with you. I'm a newcomer to your videos. I dry can my beans and rice for long term storage. I'm going to do the same with my flour and cornmeal. They will last 20 years approximately. Be blessed , STARRY GIRL. Shalom

[@blackmantis35]

If you are prepping its very important to have horded some pinball games. I currently have 6 in good working order. I can play them for free on sunny days via my solar. If you don't have pinball or at least virtual pinball you aren't likely to survive. Hot sauce and vodka is also important. Both very good for you. You are correct to mention Beans as they are good to eat with hot sauce. Let us not forget coffee and water as well . Toss in some guns and your good.

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

I love Winco for the bulk spices! Saves me so much money! I can't believe you go to those places only 1 time a year and can fit that stuff in your car.

[@StarryHilder]

+stampified Haha the car is LOADED down plus I bring my big carrier for the top!!!

[@gabriellechristine]

Thank you so much for applying the wonderful scripture!

[@donnaestle7]

Great video! What a haul! Looks like a nice variety. Thanks for all the tips.

[@smoovegaming7340]

Came to your channel from the ear infection video and stumbled on multiple videos of yours, your videos are VERY HELPFUL ..I subscribed and will be getting tips from more of your videos! cheers

[@gonefishing3644]

Winco is one of my favorite stores too -- where else can you bulk buy food at 3 a.m.? Had no idea though that they had an on-line ordering option -- thanks for that tip. The downside to Winco is they do not accept credit card payments -- only cash, debit cards and in-state personal checks, but there is an ATM machine inside the store. Another good choice for wholesale-type buying here in Nevada is at the Smart& Final stores which are restaurant supply stores open to the public. They have 25-lb sacks of triple washed pinto beans at lower prices than Winco. Smart & Final is also a good source for bulk buying packs of Sterno cans, 10 lb bags of lentils, large bottles of all types of cleansers, large size disposable foil pans, big cans of fruits and veggies for dehydrating and the store has the lowest prices on the big bottles of Torini flavored syrups I have found.

[@judyg9889]

+Linda Wright In Washington where we shop they have Cash & Carry; I think it's similar to Smart & Final. Thanks for reminding me...haven't been there in a while and I'd forgotten about it!

[@swilliams140]

I wish I could have a do-over and start being homesteader 20+ years ago.

[@frhythms]

I just love your videos. You know so much good, helpful stuff. Thank you for sharing it with us, Starry!

[@joegarcia1674]

Thank you for making these videos. I know there are so many out there. Every video helps us to better prepare ourselves. Thanks Again! Happy Trails!

[@Raffields777]

I absolutely love your videos. my husband and I started researching on how to be more conservative and also are in the process of fulfilling goals to become debt free. it's just not enough for us because we too want to be self sufficient. we have a little over two acres. we purchased two chickens three ducks and two geese over the last six months...I feel so small compared to you and your husband's life. I envy you both. and to top it off your Christians as well. please keep the videos coming. we so enjoy them. pray for us we are thinking of selling and moving to begin our new life. we are very nervous.. all in a nutshell, Mindy we love you guys!!

[@ChrisDIYerOklahoma]

Nice! Beats the MREs and UGRs we had in the field. Some were good, though. Learned a few things from this video...good job!

[@StarryHilder]

+ChrisDIYerOklahoma Thanks and my husband bought some of those MRE's about 20 years ago..had them in the attic in Wisconsin before the mice took them out

[@emmaandolini3110]

Just saw this video and I'm hooked. You have the most amazing spirit. I smiled from start to finish. You have a new subscriber and fan.

[@karyolpagekuchan123]

Starry- glad to have found your channel. I too am a RN in the PNW- We do not live off grid- however I have always canned, had a garden, sewn for our family, I knit and spin my own wool for yarn. I must say I do get a giggle (and I'm thrilled at the same time) these days about the cooking whole foods drive. I have been a from scratch cooker since I was first cooking and also raised in a household that did the same. Loved following you shopping- did I miss where to order the bulk coconut oil? I can't find the link. thanks Karyol

[@elizabethpendleton3421]

One of the BEST words of wisdom I have ever heard! Thank you for the educational trip!

[@newutubeuzr]

You are so informative and as always, ever entertaining to watch. Can butter? Who knew? I see the link to that over on the right side of my screen. I don't use butter, hardly ever! But I'm curious enough to watch. Thanks for another helpful video.

[@StarryHilder]

Your so welcome!!:)))))

[@patsycav]

Many times, I have compared the price of a large sized item to two smaller ones and the two smaller ones, with the same weight or ounces, were less expensive. I learned not to grab the "big, economy size" and I also like not having to open both jars, which results in fresher food.

[@AdmiralPreparedness]

We do not intend on feeding the public so we eat what we store, store what we ear and never tell anyone we are making preparations for when SHTF here indise of the USA. One thing that needs to be going after the start of the 2nd Great Depression are two things here. Running fresh water and the flow of electricity for the homes to keep food fresh. These two are most important to keep the masses inside and not out looking for my food.

[@bevs9312]

you inspires me so much..me and my husband are going to give this off the grid a go..i live in the philippines and economy here is not getting better

[@ADHomesteading]

We buy in bulk and break everything down into smaller portions. Then we put the smaller portions into Mylar bags with O2 absorbers and place five or six bags into each bucket. When we need something from our pantry we just take out one of the small bags and seal the bucket back up. Thank you for the video.

[@StarryHilder]

+Aaron Davis Homesteading You got the right idea!! Love it!

[@Brifromscratch]

I loved your video. We just bought an old homestead are working on making it more self sufficient. I am excited to watch more! We just started a vlog of our process. Feel free to watch!

[@ScottHaneyHello]

That bulk foods section looks amazing! I've never been to a store with that great of a bulk section.

[@zombieland6484]

I love your work, and you do great things. I"m just getting started with jarring my foods. I'll stay tuned for more of your work. Thanks once again. Oh, don't let the people hate on your work. Your awesome an they probably got Botulism at some point in their life.

[@salliemorrill2671]

Great video! extremely informative. Plan to do this type of storage, & I am glad pointed out the things like granola. Keep up the good work.

[@OurTinyHomestead]

I loved this video!!! I like how you addressed the salt and making your own granola. I wish we had a bulk store like you guys!!!

[@StarryHilder]

+Our Tiny Homestead Even if you dont there are other options..you can go to the co op store and buy grain beans ect in bulk (its not just for animals you know) and even close out stores...keep looking and remember its worth the DRIVE to buy in bulk!!

[@Glickc1]

Great video, as always! My wife and I have been trying to wrap our heads around the whole concept behind Costco and other bulk foods stores for a while now and this video definitely helped to clarify some questions I had! I always wondered why people bought certain things in bulk when it really wasn't a bargain. Your explanation of being very selective and stopping at multiple bulk stores if necessary made a lot of sense! As a fellow blogger and marketer, might I recommend if you have a video in mind that would relate to this one, you could edit in an on-screen link or if you don't want to edit it in you could add the link in the description. That would help to drive traffic to a specific video and would help to keep them on your videos longer. ;-) Keep rocking!

[@StarryHilder]

+Christopher Glick Glad my video helped explain bulk buying! It is like a art!!! haha Thanks for the techie advice to. I still dont know how to put a link on screen..I cant even figure out how to get my website link ok'd by you tube so I can start putting it in my videos! They don't make things easy do they?? thanks though for mentioning it! I truly appreciate it!

[@josh24441]

The only thing about buying in bulk at winco is that you really do have to be careful with some of their prices. Sometimes it’s cheaper to buy the boxed stuff over the bulk they have. If you do the math and weight measurements, on some of their bulk products you’re actually paying more.

[@BillyBranchHomesteadBlessings]

Great video! I started looking at all things I store having a duel purpose such as the stuff you bought. Even things like vinegar, baking soda can be used in food and cleaning instead of buying the vinegar and a bunch of cleaning stuff.

[@StarryHilder]

+Billy Branch Homestead Blessings Just hit the jackpot on some vinegar! People think I crazy stocking up on those items to..but even those items should be bought in bulk to save even more!!

[@jonabaker]

One of the very best homesteading channels on youtube in regard to food prep and storage... A little to verbacious and animated but you are a wealth of information for me.

[@StarryHilder]

+JoboBlevins Glad you enjoyed and found some info you could use!!:)

[@jonabaker]

After watching several more vids I retract the verbacious and animated statement. Ha! You guys are just having a great time.

[@gardeningwithaloha5573]

Omg i love this video tips tips tips u always put out good tips!! I cant wait to start canning & all the good stuff! Take care!🌻

[@StarryHilder]

+Cheryl cummings Im glad you liked it..now get canning..its so fun!!

[@Imbatmn57]

once my mother got tons of bags of split peas, we make lots of split pea soup. that were 50 cents for a 16 oz bag. we put the peas in a plastic container in the cabinet which is big enough for a bag of peas,then we don't have to repackage the rest of the peas.

[@bettystone8128]

Great job Starry Hilda and Hubby, we love your videos and advice, Thanks.

[@StarryHilder]

+Betty Stone Thank you so so much for letting us know!! God bless

[@barbiejw2012]

Kudos, Starry. You rang the bell with this video. I'm looking for places to shop in Missouri since we don't have WINCO. I know we have a SAM'S CLUB. I'll have to check them out.

[@DazeeChild]

Hello. I am a new subbie. I found your channel last month and just love your upbeat and positive personality. I will not be going off grid, but am wanting to apply some of these principles to apartment living to become more sustainable in my use of resources. I am also on my way to becoming debt free using some of your advice. I am particularly interested in learning to can foods. Thanks for all of your videos....looking forward to more.

[@StarryHilder]

Awesome and welcome! YEs start now...we lived on grid many years ago and that what I did..I started buying things in bulk and stored them..I also had all my equipment on hand and canned and bought more things as i saved up...good plan!! Good luck

[@sangkim1035]

I get all the can stuff from Mormon LDS Long term food home storage center. You can get #10 cans (30 years storage life) for under $5 - $8. For bulk items, much less than Costco, but not all bulk items are available.

[@lifeinmyemptynest]

I'm also from the beautiful PNW. I love both Costco and Winco, I save so much money buying in bulk.

[@morganwolfevlog9313]

I love your videos!! new subbie I also moved away from the city and am having a hard time adjusting with a budget especially with the expensive local prices. thank u for ur tips!!!

[@rkpmommy7633]

I stumbled on your page and absolutely love your personality, iv been on a lot of prepper/homestead pages and they all push buying the mres and pre packaged emergency food, and that just isn't my style, I would rather have whole foods canned and dehydrated for my family. thanks for the tips, I'm going to be making a stop at Winch next time I go shopping.

[@StarryHilder]

+Kylee Bandy Yes yes..I know when we got the internet and went on YT thats all we found to..and then these channels were trying to promote the stuff..they get free product then do reviews...for me also..not my style....to fake..not helpful....So I wanted to share real life advice...helpful preparation for the average everyday person...glad you enjoyed and found it useful..theres more to come always!!

[@MrAikidave]

I loved seeing Mr Hilder driving the shopping cart !!!

[@masseyfamilyluv6830]

Costco and Winco, my 2 favorite stores to go shopping at. We do our monthly bulk up shopping there and then Mega Foods, Grocery Outlet and Dollar Tree for the smaller stuff but we also have these really nice farmers markets next to us Morrows and Norman's and Gillespie's that one sells meat. We also like to go to Mehama to Gene's Meats.

[@stoneymann1]

found you again...now this is getting real. I might be really high, but I dig your message.

[@sandieblack4860]

Thank you for inviting us.

[@brucewebb8749]

Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Hilder for these videos that are clean and zombie free

[@StarryHilder]

+Bruce “Doc” Webb Haha like it like it..we try to exterminate all the zombies that come up here..so it is indeed a zombie free zone!

[@karend435]

I love making my own granola! It is so much better than buying it.

[@jbbennett2816]

Great vid, Starry-- thanks for sharing!! Hey, your dogs chain sounded like my grandpas cow and the cow bell--way back then--great memory grabber. I remember when my mom used to pop the cows belly with a straight pin---but that was way way back in the old days. Take care. ATB, Jb.

[@StarryHilder]

+Jb Bennett Haha the old cow bell!!:) Love it ..thanks for sharing

[@highlandpaths4141]

Thanks again Starry for sharing your wisdom with us. Great video.

[@StarryHilder]

+Highland Paths Your very welcome!!

[@lbjackson5179]

Would you post your full list of food you purchased and/or a list of what a fully stocked pantry should have?

[@Viewofandrew]

Hello Starry. I am glad that I have recently discovered you and MR. Hilder on KZbin. You have many great lessons that I'm enjoying very much! One thing that keeps coming to mind though is, what do you guys do with your trash? I understand that you compost food scraps but what about the things that don't compost? Recycle? If you've already mentioned this in a video I'm sorry for the redundancy, but if not this would be a great video opportunity. Thank you and keep up the good work. God bless!

[@StarryHilder]

+lewisandrew7 we do have several recycle , refuse places located thru out our county. we usually go there once a month. thanks for watching!

[@keywestalert6329]

I am going to start purchasing in bulk places. Thank you for the video

[@farnorthweaver7793]

Hey Girl...you're at my CostCo in Coeur d'Alene! Wow! I was just there this morning!

[@lexnuss791]

I've worked in four natural food stores and in one did bulk bins. My problem with bulk grain products is the Indian meal moth. They're already in the food, as life is alive everywhere. You buy rice, they reduce it to powder and you might open a cupboard and have moths fly out. I have a Bugzooka, and it come in handy. I find that wholesale and dented canned goods are a better buy and keep along with distilled water. I hate wasting money. And don't forget to sprout lentils and beans.

[@alinewright1093]

Save all your old glass spice bottles. Then wash and reuse them. I just bought pumpkin spice in bulk and filled 3 spice bottles for a dollar at Winco. 2 short , 1 regular size.

[@TomsBackwoods]

Great Stuff Starry! Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@StarryHilder]

+TomsBackwoods Your so welcome!!

[@wildeyedbamaboy]

Starry, I want to thank you and your husband for these great videos. They are some of the best, most informative, I've seen. Love that yall are Christians as well. Yes, I said "y'all", I'm from Alabama...ROLL TIDE! Anyway, and forgive me if you have covered this in another video, but I like the idea of purchasing (butter, beans, cheese etc) from other farmers, even trading goods to save cash. Thanks again for your videos as I am researching information prior to my own plunge into off grid living. I am a blacksmith and have some experience with holistic farming so you are covering some material that is new to me.

[@StarryHilder]

+Shooby H hello shooby from alabama!! thank you! and thank you for subscribing! we could use a blacksmith near us!

[@wildeyedbamaboy]

I would love it. Not sure I could be that far from the kids however. I believe Tennessee is in my near future.

[@JessicaRobertsTaylorFL]

So excited about the coconut oil tip! Thank you.

[@rogerthetinker5116]

Starry have you thought about vacuum packing some of your bulk items for storage? I know something will last a long time in the absent of air. For longer shelf-life.

[@Turbotomass]

So true! Net price isn't always cheaper costco. Costco gas is always cheapest and tested high quality.

[@trinitysoapshop803]

Great information Starry! Thank you! ♡

[@redhorse8018]

well thank you for all the advice I wish I wish find your videos before but found them now. I will look through all your videos and study how you're doing this lifestyle I want to do the same thing. you are a Godsend

[@redhorse8018]

you and your husband ty

[@sarab9337]

Really loved this video/do more!!! Do you go regularly to the grocery store for things like milk or is this it for the year? Can you also do some dinner videos for an example of basically how you guys eat?

[@StarryHilder]

+Sara B Do run to the store for milk..limited items....Am working on vid about our meals too!!

[@rm42749]

You must take happy pills. You are always so upbeat that you make me smile. Thanks!

[@christygangwer4732]

I can tell you that it is because of her faith in the Lord....there are no "happy pills" that can produce this kind of joy.

[@Watchyourcreditscore]

Weed. Nuff said.

[@christygangwer4732]

BakedLikeLays weed just makes you paranoid and hungry. No substitute for the Lord, but if you want to live your life in that way, whatever. BakedLikeLays is what your brain will be then.

[@Watchyourcreditscore]

You're obviously not well versed on the matter.

[@christygangwer4732]

BakedLikeLays your personal opinion does not matter to me and not based on factual information. You have a nice life, though.

[@bigjim284]

Really wish we had a Winco like yours here in WA... Costco is about the same, but food prices in general skyrocketed over the last 6 yrs.

[@Magpiesandshooflies]

We also access the local LDS cannery here to lots of bulk items.

[@StarryHilder]

+jo niftythriftynotquitefifty They are to a great resource!!!

[@davidhuston139]

that's smart..ive been thinking of doing the off grid for about a yr..im almost ready....by the way love the videos

[@StarryHilder]

+david huston Gotta be smart with every purchase to STAY debt free and sustainable!!! Good luck with your own off grid endeavor!!

[@anniesmith1673]

Katzcradul has a couple of great videos on how to can cheese, cream cheese, and butter. The USDA does not recommend canning butter or cheese because of safety concerns, but...canning butter has been done successfully for generations. I'm an avid canner, but I've never canned butter. I'm going to give it a try using katzcradul as my teaching tool. Have a great day, Starry. Love your videos! Wish I could move to Idaho and have you for a neighbor. 😊 That would be awesome. Take care. - With you, for Him--Annie.

[@StarryHilder]

+Annie Smith I keep forgetting about canned cheese and cream cheese. THAT'S for sure on my list. I also make my own cheese so I just did a nice batch of FETA!! Love the feta! I'm glad you like the video and I wish all of you guys could be my neighbor!!

[@lorisanford8515]

Great info Starry thank you so much for making your videos for us and thank you for the info ont he coconut oil, I was wondering though once you open it how long will it last before going bad ? :0)

[@Woolmouse]

Starry I just love your videos You're awesome!!! Where do you get your wheat berries that you mentioned in this video instead of flour, in which grinder would you suggest?

[@oldtimer43]

We don't have anything like Costco where we live so we tend to buy in bulk when things are on special offer. I couldn't agree more about making your own granola and muesli not only is it loads cheaper but tastes so much better in my mind.

[@StarryHilder]

+Michael Collinson Yes cheaper and you can control all the ingredients!!

[@annieroy-tremblay3944]

I totally need a store like this one in Québec!!!

[@judyg9889]

We do the same thing! The pink Himalayan sea salt at Winco is an amazing deal! We also get Kerrygold butter there because it's (mostly) from grass fed cows. They have refined organic coconut oil at a good price if you're buying smaller amounts. And their frozen Brussels sprouts are cheaper than anywhere else. (Yeah, we'll grow our own someday...but we just moved...) For smaller amounts of organic unrefined coconut oil I think Costco's prices are best. Tropical Traditions is amazing (fantastic website too!) and all their coconut oil is top quality, but it's their Gold that compares to Costco's, and Costco is usually cheaper for that. Especially for those who can't afford 5 gallons at once. Like you said, do your homework and do what works for you (we actually buy from both.) Also there has been publicity about olive oils being adulterated so you're not getting what you want/pay for, and Costco's Kirkland Organic is supposed to be one of the best and purest. We also go to Grocery Outlet which doesn't have bulk, but still some amazing deals. Your advice on what to buy and what to watch out for is perfect. Thanks! Oh, and one more thing...we are dealing with an infestation of moths right now. :( They will typically come in on something you've bought, and will get into EVERYTHING if they're allowed to. (Even cayenne!?!?!) The ONLY way to keep them contained is something truly airtight...buckets with tight lids, canning jars with lids screwed on tight, sealed mylar bags. They can and will get into other types of jars, totes, ziploc bags, original packaging. I'm now totally addicted to canning jars for everything...LOL!

[@StarryHilder]

+Judy G GREAT advice...you have done well..and your homework is SPOT on! I spot at the GROCERY outlet to! Have run across some really good deals..I got some primo pesto sauce for cheap..brand name and only bought a case..could have kicked myself cause now they don't have it!! ALWAYS buy two two two!!! I heard also about the Costoc olive oil...VERY important to make sure its GOOD and organic! I think Costco can be trusted! And good point a bout the coconut oil. If you can afford the big pail perhaps Costco is better...they do have smaller ones at Tropical traditions though at a good price. But bottom line is SHOP around and be smart!!! God Bless

[@fantasyreflection]

The foods I eat rarely go on sale or have coupons. You know, the good staples. I do dehydrate excess fresh veggies.

[@ltcajh]

Boy do you sound Wisconsin! Volume went crazy up and down in my earbuds. Flour in the paper bag seems to last fine in our garage for many months.

[@chipwright6193]

Wow, you two bought a lot of food! I was starting to wonder if you took the truck. Sprig didn't have to ride home on the roof did he? With all of the ways to save money that you showed I couldn't help but think of those talk radio guys that advertise the prepper foods and how expensive they probably are. I really should focus more on building up a pantry like yours.

[@StarryHilder]

+Chip Wright Sprig had to stay home..haha no room for the doggies! And yes those prepper foods...they serve a purpose...but are very very expensive for most people. So having a back up plan like we do really does help!!

[@chipwright6193]

There's no doubt in my mind that the way you are doing it is the way to go. :)

[@daisydukes62]

i love love love ur videos !!! ur so inspiring. i wish to live off grid one day and ur helping me learn!! thank you

[@StarryHilder]

Thank you! Im glad your liking them and try hard to empower people to think outside the box!!!:)))

[@texjames2000]

Yeah well, my land seems to kill any crop I put in the ground. Chickens, goats etc take too much time & money that I don't have. I'm not quite debt free & surely can't "live " off my land, much less make money from it. So I work, pay my outrageous child support, house payment, & a few other bills, then do what I can with what's left. I can items when they go on sale, I am still working on the solar mess, but with any luck I will at least be partially solar by April. Love what you are doing & encourage everyone to do what they can. Thanks for the great videos.

[@franniefargo228]

texjames2000 yes the price is outrageous to raise a child now a days, unless you meant you want to have the baby other parent pick up your slack.

[@texjames2000]

No I pay my child support & she does what she is supposed to, so it works out, but still in today's world we all have to do what we can to be self sufficient & save money if possible.

[@mj_preparernamaste4335]

Starry, I hàve Mennonite farmers market near me but they only sell fresh produce, baked goods and herbal salves. Fellow subscribers if you look online at providentliving.org and click on food storage on left they have a list of Mormon Canneries in different states. You can download the food price list from the website also with how long the shelf life is and what they offer. I went to Tucker GA when I lived in Atlanta. Now that I am in TN I found one in Knoxville. These folks are very friendly and allow non-members to buy from them. They sell the food for what they paid for it, not making a profit. They feel the more people are prepared the safer society will be. Some bulk items are available but most is in #10 cans already sealed containing an oxygen absorber. I don't know of a bulk store guess I'm going to have to search online. How about a granola recipe? One woman and two acres also has a video for it.

[@StarryHilder]

+MJ_Preparer Namaste We have some mennonites living out here and they to sell a lot of their goods. Two stores in fact in town. Love it! Good stuff there. Thanks for all the info to..helps others looking. AND maybe one day when I get the wood stove going I will do the vid for the granola!!