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@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

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@susanfeis592 11 ай бұрын

Be careful with bungee cords especially at eye level. They could cause serious injury. My husband suggested using 1x3 or 1x4 4 foot long wood slats to create a lip to keep jars on the shelves. I have keep ALL of my jars ( several hundred) in the original boxes on the shelves-full ones and empty ones. Flats from Sam’s or Costco would also work. I’ve heard that you should put a layer of thin wood between jars if double stacking. I’m 68 and have been canning for 40 years. I’m going to try making that grape juice. What steamer would you recommend? We have a ton of muscadines each fall.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

@@susanfeis592 Thank you for the suggestions. This one seems similar to mine. amzn.to/48UusT6 But this one is the brand I have. I do love it. www.harvestessentials.com/victorio-vkp1150-deluxe-stainless-steel-steam-juicer.html I like having a glass lid so I can see how the grapes are looking. Good luck! I’ve never heard of those grapes. They sound yummy!

@recess7018 11 ай бұрын

The problem with putting the jars in the boxes that they came in, is that cardboard can attract pests by providing them a home to hide in and in some cases they actually feed on the cardboard. For that reason I never store anything cardboard in my pantry. If I need to double stack jars I will use thin pieces of Luan (a thing type of wood) to place between the first and second layers of jars. If you choose to leave your rings on they should be taken off after your jars have cooled so that the jars and especially the threads can be washed as well as the rings. Once dry you can put them back on the jar - loosely . That way the ring can support and distribute the weight of the jars above, but won't form a "false seal" if a lid should come loose. Stacking the regular mouth pint on top of the wide mouth puts all the wieght directly on the lid rather than the ring. The "milk jug" type of container that has water in it is not meant for long-term storage, that type of plastice will eventually leak. The pasta will keep longer if kept in a dark airtight container (you can still leave them in their original package if you'd like to). We realized that if our shelves weren't attached to the wall then bungees or any other restraints wouldn't save our har work in an earthquake. We feel much better now that they are bolted to the wall.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the ideas! I do take the rings off my jars after canning and wash both the jar and the ring before putting the ring back on.

@GardeningWarrior 11 ай бұрын

I see you have the rings on many of your jars. These are supposed to be removed after canning so that you can tell if the jar becomes unsealed. These are great ideas for safe-guarding your home canned goods. I actually keep my boxes and put the canned goods back in the boxes to keep them safe.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I make sure to check the seal before putting the ring back on. I take them off after canning, wash the jar and ring and put the ring back on. I haven't ever had a problem with it!

@GardeningWarrior 11 ай бұрын

@@reallifewithali good.

@scholargrrl 11 ай бұрын

Be careful about leaving the rings on after canning as it can create a false seal, according to the National Center for Food Preservation.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I do check every seal before storing.

@jillh.9617 11 ай бұрын

I also heard the rings should be removed after jars are sealed.

@Fl-Mamabear 11 ай бұрын

Also don't stack jars directly on top of other jars without a layer of cardboard or something between them. It will cause the bottom jar to unseal.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

@@Fl-Mamabear Thanks! I did do you for the peaches. 😊

@LifewithLisaAnn 10 ай бұрын

Leaving the rings on can also create an environment for rusting.

@dawnsfields 11 ай бұрын

Would you please consider doing an instructional about how you can your meat? I would really interested in that.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your suggestion. I will definitely consider it.

@lfuentes4098 11 ай бұрын

Yes, please. I would love to can chicken but only if it tastes good. I have tried canned chicken and it just doesn’t taste right to me.

@rmf4 11 ай бұрын

It's great to go back to tweek a decluttered and organised area.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

It always needs tweaking, right?!

@tinas2782 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I saw another person mention the use of milk crates to put your glass jars in for safety, may offer some protection if shelving shook etc. Worth a try.

@reallifewithali 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@plynn136 11 ай бұрын

The pantry looks great. Your shelves are metal so keeping the goods secure is easy. Some suggestions: 1. Buy wire baskets to put jars in. Then put the bungee cords around each shelf. The wire baskets would be a bit of an investment, but would be the safest and most long-lasting. Use only for the jars. 2. Buy a sheet of wire cloth (hard to describe-please Google it). It can be cut to size. Have wire cloth welded just on the sides and use the bungee cords on the front. 3. Buy thin metal flat bars of a 1" to 2"-they can be cut to the needed length. Have two welded on each side of the shelf. Again, use bungee cords on the front.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Great ideas! Thanks!

@KR-os6nn 3 ай бұрын

You might be able to stick a wooden dowel rod to protect the cans. Bungee does not seem secure. And, I would imagine that it could weaken over time and become a slingshot, that’s just where my mind goes. Likelihood or not, I’d go with a non stretchy hard material like wood 1x2’s or something.

@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын

@@KR-os6nn thanks for the suggestion!

@bills1669 11 ай бұрын

I place a whole bag of flour in a 5 gallon bucket in it's orginal packaging(flour bag is not air tight). I place a 3000cc oxygen absorber in the bucket, cover it then use my vaccum sealer to seal the bucket. Yes, you can actually do that! Check KZbin for tutorial) I also put a bay leaf inside the bucket to deter bugs. I use food grade buckets that I can buy used for $3 cdn with the lids. I just bought 25 buckets for $75 cdn.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@bills1669 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Cheers!

@flaviapierce 11 ай бұрын

I’m new here and was watching your older videos and noticed you have lost weight. Do you think you can make a video about your journey? We have the same body frame and I would love to know how you got slim. You look so healthy and pretty. Side note: I know your channel is about declutter organization but it’s nice to have variety sometimes 😍 have a great day ❤️

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

You’re sweet. Thanks! I have considered doing something like that. I’ll keep thinking about it!

@jennyjenkins877 11 ай бұрын

Good pasta sauce like Rao's is very expensive so you must save a ton of money by growing tomatoes and making your own sauce. Everything is so nicely organized too!

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I think so! Thank you. ❤️

@laureln56 11 ай бұрын

I would line each shelf with that grippy shelf liner that comes in a roll and then things would stay where you put them and flat tension curtain rods would work for the shelves instead of bungee cords. Beautiful pantry and you’re my absolute favorite channel! Greetings from Oregon, brrrr!

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Ooh, shelf liner! Genius!! Interesting thought about the tension rods. I like that idea too! Thank you for the sweet comment. ❤️ I bet it’s cold in Oregon! It’s not super cold here, but I spent the last hour shoveling only to have more snow coming down. 🤦🏻‍♀️

@carolynBulldog5 11 ай бұрын

Your pantry looks great! I use to have a large basement shelving but I didn't do prepping then. Wish I had it nowadays. I was thinking maybe nailing a 1x4" and placing on it on rim of shelves to keep them from crashing.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Good idea! Thanks! ❤️

@orysyaf8337 11 ай бұрын

That pantry is a dream :) thanks for the inspiration. Iv been wandering what to buy for long term storage.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! There is A LOT more I could be buying, but you definitely want to buy stuff your family will eat!

@annw1395 11 ай бұрын

If the bungee cords are too loose, just make a knot or two in each bungee cord, and that'll shorten it. Or tying rope around the shelves could work, too. I benefit from hearing your thought process as you go. That's helpful. You are a big time canner. Impressive. I've never canned a thing.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your feedback.

@larryblair3473 2 ай бұрын

id put two cords at the bottom so they dont slip out at the bottom

@reallifewithali 2 ай бұрын

@@larryblair3473 Good idea! Thanks!

@playingthemomgame 11 ай бұрын

We got those cereal things too and hardly use them. I should just get rid of them or use them for something else!

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Haha. Yup! I can’t keep up on decanting cereal. We go through too much and always have different kinds! And those containers take up too much space.

@barbstormo7030 11 ай бұрын

I will be interested to see if you keep the jars in the boxes. I tried doing that and I didn't like it! I hope it works for you. My food storage is always in a state of reorganization! I think I want it one way and then it doesn't work! Have a great day!

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m not sure I’m going to like it! But I’m giving it a shot.

@chickadee- 11 ай бұрын

Your videos are inspiring me to organize. I love them.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

@queenmarynovelwriter5397 11 ай бұрын

You have things well organized.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. ❤️

@JeanneKinland 11 ай бұрын

I'm taking a break from my organization and going back down to the basement to tackle that job. I can only handle doing that in small increments at a time. Watching You tube gives me a break and I learn ideas from how others do it. Right now we have a lot of empty jars and I was thinking about filling them with water too. Wondering if I need to can the water and boil it? I was also thinking about putting milk in the empty jars and freezing it that way. Has anybody done that?

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

I found this resource about storing water. It looks like as long as your jars are sterilized first, it isn’t a problem. I read another article that said to switch the water out every 6 months. It would last a lot longer if you use a water bath to can them. As for the milk, I read differing opinions. One said to never use glass jars to freeze milk and another said it’s okay if the jars are freezer safe and you leave plenty of room for expansion. I hope this helps!

@oldwomanC6 11 ай бұрын

Every time I have an empty spot in my canner I fill a jar with water and add that to the load (pints and quarts). It's the only time I use used lids (in good shape). If one doesn't seal, it didn't cost anything. The result is sterile water which comes in handy for wound washing and other hygiene uses, as well as it lasts longer than just storing water in unsealed jars, so it lasts quite awhile for drinking. Label and date just as you would canned food. After all it takes no more room to store a full jar than an empty one.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

@@oldwomanC6 That is so smart! Great idea. Thank you!

@kiddlesnmore2 11 ай бұрын

I don’t recommend using boxes. I used them and it made it easier for mice to get on my jars & cans. Field mice come in and both my cats & I have been busy getting rid of them.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation. Luckily, we haven’t ever had mice in our house! Let’s hope it stays that way!

@FrogeniusW.G. 11 ай бұрын

Could you please please please do a vid on meat canning? (Chicken & beef) ❤ Is the water canned or how do you prevent it from getting stale?

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

I will definitely try!

@FrogeniusW.G. 11 ай бұрын

@@reallifewithali That would be really great! ☺️❤️ ..I've edited my first comment, but you were faster. 😅😅 My question was how you prevent the water in the jars from getting stale. Is it canned?

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

@@FrogeniusW.G. I didn’t can it. You can and it will be sterilized. I did read that our tap water has gone through plenty of filtering and should keep well in the jars. But we may end up just using it for washing. I’m not sure!

@roslynmorton7066 11 ай бұрын

I am always interested in how much food that people in the U S store. Is it due to weather or cost saving. Here in Australia I only buy food once every two weeks and cleaning products once a month.

@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын

I try to stock up on foods and supplies in case of an emergency where we don’t have access to a grocery store. It is also cost saving. I can buy things on sale in larger quantities to store. I just have to remember to keep rotating the food!

@gailoreilly1516 11 ай бұрын

Hello, you asked if we store because of weather or cost saving. I would say both. We have some wicked weather here in all areas of the country. I am in the north (New York State). So, snow is an issue. Right now, our prices are going up weekly. Some of that is due to bad weather last year causing bad yields on food, some political, some greed. Probably a few more reasons also but the bottom line is, food costs, mechanical parts, medicines are getting very expensive, some cannot be found or there is a multiple week wait for them to come in. There is also an under lying fear of being attacked ie power grid, computers, virus etc. or just having buildings blown up the way they were on 911. Personally, I feel an uneasiness that is increasing because of the thousands and thousands of illegals coming here that no one can vet. We now have a measles outbreak. We haven't had measles here in years. There is more but it gets depressing to talk about. Good luck to you. Put a few cans away every week....just in case.