Emergency Food Prep | Food Shortage

Don and I prepare for a possible food shortage by stocking up on foods with long shelf lives. We have purchased a storage shelf and placed it in our basement and will continue to add more.

[@sonjaortiz6857]

You're not scaring me at all. It's called preparation. It's wisdom.

[@pegianddon]

THANK YOU! Some people just don't get it, but we have to be prepared for our family.

[@sonyamccollum7223]

Which is what our name means ... ❤❤

[@francescapowell1538]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@avrilcode9945]

Also this video is good tips kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWiVhI1unZ2DpMU

[@believeucanhaveanything]

The food shortage is going to last 7 years exactly what it says in the Bible.

[@truncinesaulsberry9664]

People need to take this serious there is a serious food storage

[@johnv.3323]

yea especially with everyone buying everything....

[@yellowbird5411]

It's not serious right now, at least in my area. The shelves are 90% stocked in Walmart, Pubix and Winn Dixie. I do notice a trend in stocking more brand names, however, as they bring a bigger price. I haven't read or heard from anyone online or in person that there is a "serious" food shortage anywhere, at least for right now. Prices are going up, but that's not a shortage.

[@faithrada]

@@yellowbird5411 Still.... Supply & Demand IS a Thing.

[@faithrada]

@Tony Vans A few explanations are..... people are NOT spending money on going out to restaurants or the movies... or using gas on long vacations, etc. I look at it this way... Long term food is not a luxury... it is an Investment in the future.

[@Dirtnap1986]

That's the problem with people. They think since we live in good ole' America shit can't happen. Especially a food shortage or God forbid the dreaded F word FAMINE 😳😳😳😳 Let me say this. If this year hasn't taught you to be prepared then I don't know what else can convince you! No one knows what's around the corner so if you can stock some things away to be prepared then do so. I have a strong feeling things are not going back to the way it was and we are in for some rough times ahead of us. BE PREPARED!!

[@pamelastadden3869]

I like Don. He's very supportive.

[@pegianddon]

Thank you! I think the greatest strength in our relationship is that we support each other.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

He really is and that is nice.

[@jessiemae7587]

I wish my husband and children would get on board.

[@neecopalmer3336]

They are so supportive of eachother. You can tell they are a loving couple❤

[@Miss_Fancyness]

He’s a good husband. You can see how much he loves his family. Thank you for your service Don! We are retired USAF 20 years

[@AffordableREI]

how the heck do people not see whats going on and NOT prepare??? I just dont get, i feel like i live in an alternate reality where I'm the only that can clearly see this is going down hill.

[@angelashtf5890]

AffordableREI ...They’re a few of us out prepping; however it’s a waisted of time to informed others. Note: food is going up and paper products ...every prepping video is informative. Thank

[@angelashtf5890]

Suggestion, stock up on beef,veggie and chicken broth from Walmart. They also have whole milk in the box with a good shelf life. ACE hardware has old time washboards. Thanks for the tips.

[@karenowens8287]

Half my family believes the rest thinks I am crazy.

[@karenowens8287]

@@angelashtf5890 wash boards are nice but a 5 gallon bucket and toilet plunger works good. If all else fails wash clothes in tub

[@scotts595]

Our 5 millennials adult kids don’t see it! Won’t visit, out of work and think WE are crazy! Hmmmmm , ok. ✌🏻

[@smartgirlnyc]

I think you should get instant coffee and powdered creamer, you should have what you want and coffee will be like money. Also flour, sugar, Complete Pancake mix, canned chicken, pasta, tomato sauce, hard candy, white vinegar, baking soda and oatmeal will come in handy. I don't understand why people think that having an emergency supply is crazy. We've been under restrictions for over 4 months and in a wealthy country like America its still hard to get Rubbing alcohol, Disinfectant wipes, and Disinfectant spray!!! That's a red flag letting us know that we should be prepared to be self reliant at least until 2021 but maybe beyond. Don't forget First Aid/Medical items like band aids, gauze, ibuprofen, antacid and vitamins, Hygiene/Personal/Household items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, deodorant, hand sanitizer, feminine items, dish soap. Extras: Masks, Nitrile gloves, flashlights, matches/lighters, candles, batteries.....Boullion cubes, hot sauce, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, curry powder, salt and pepper will help the rice taste better,

[@pegianddon]

Wow! We asked for some advice and you really came through! I will thank you in our next prep video.

[@smartgirlnyc]

@@pegianddon You're welcome. You've encouraged me to continue to go with my gut. I learned to always have a little extra from my Mom and Grandma. People thought I was crazy because I carry a huge purse everyday, and always had wipes, alcohol and hand sanitizer....I guess I'm not crazy after all.

[@thecompletepackage7337]

I have been preparing since March most of my family is on board and I have everything on your list and more.

[@Ms.Byrd68]

@@pegianddon I would add: Grow something! Pick up a few bags of seed: tomatoes, cucumbers, squash or whatever you like. Most stuff can be grown in pots. Depending on what type of 'room' your dealing with, you can plant directly into the ground or grow it like you grow Indoor plants (you'll need soil and bag of good fertizier). Actually potatoes (growing your own is best) can be stored in a DARK COOL TO COLD room. Certain grocery store potatoes can be used to grow more (in ground or pots). You can just put it up in your basement until you need it but tour KZbin tutorials so you make sure you are educated on HOW to grow stuff and when. No you don't have to go 'crazy' with it, it's a backup for if stuff really gets 'stupid' with this pandemic. Plenty of 'Homesteaders' & 'Gardeners' are filming BASIC gardening for beginners and those who have small spaces (if you don't have a yard). This guy sounds like a professor and he's good at what he does, kzbin.info/www/bejne/enjJXqp6j9GZm7s This one highlights CONTAINER gardening: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6eVqaimqpeAeZo

[@jeanetteingram9575]

@@Ms.Byrd68 don't forget to get comfort food. Be prepared if the grid goes down. You'll need to have a way to cook. They're starting to limit how much you can buy. Sometimes 2 cans sometimes 4 cans. Everything is considerably going up. Blessings and stay safe.

[@sassyeva4666]

Y'know, back in January I got this urge to stock up on dry goods & baking supplies. I got 2 kinds of flour, bread pans, and even yeast-- I'd never even made bread before! Then the shortage hit, and thankfully we had plenty of food. I even made bread for my mom, and we were okay. Now I try to keep a surplus of canned goods, flours, and dry pasta. I try to tell myself that it isn't greedy, it's caution. Did you know there is a shelf stable milk? I got mine at the Dollar Tree. Now I do need to keep a backup of detergents and dish soaps; I hadn't thought about that! Love your demeanor. You two are so cute!

[@Lady_Rowan_MacGyver]

Let me tell you. my mom and dad were born at the end of the great depression 1937 and 1939. they were born to poor families. you know what they taught me? "Hope for the best prep for the worst" do you know how many crappy situations my family made it through? relatively comfortably? because my parents planned ahead? my parents taught me to play "what if".. We live in nw Ohio. about 15-ish years ago we had an ice storm come through. it was a very narrow storm but it knocked the area on its ass. me and my kids were living in all electric apartment. we never had to leave the apartment. we had three hot meals a day, we had books, we had board games, & radio cuz I had gotten a solar/crank radio for my birthday a few years back because I knew it would come in handy. that son of a gun still works! We had a week of just fun time. the kids played in the snow. we had a blast!! whereas a lot of other people in town had to go to the shelters. there was one family that had a freaking fireplace in their house but they went to a shelter 🙄 it was so funny cuz when my daughter went back to school she told them what we done and how we didn't have to leave our comfy home. she got cool points for it!! My mom was living in town luckily her electric never went out. all three of us kids live in the same town as her. my mom was tickled pink because we all survived comfortably in different ways. my brother had a fireplace in his basement. so he just hung out in the basement and took care of stuff which kept their pipes from freezing. my sister went out and bought a generator and the required fuel to keep it going. me? I had a kerosene heater and for a two bedroom apartment that sucker got hot!! we had to turn it down! I had jury rigged away to cook food over several tea light candles. I collect oil lamps because they're beautiful and useful! me and mine never had a problem with that ice storm.. because we prepared for it. all of us. because of what mom and dad had taught us. so ma'am you and yours? you do what you think is best for your household!! like I said "prep for the worst hope for the best!!"

[@barbaralane9146]

BELIEVE ME,YOU ARE NOT SCARING ME,YOU ARE JUST BEING FOR REAL.NOW IAM GETTING PREPARED. THANK YOU FOR THE INPUT

[@rosrychaplet]

I'm so happy to see PoC preparing for emergencies on social media. Thank you. Previously I've only seen one culture represented.

[@tikacalifornia7876]

Be assured, my friend, baking bread is both easy and soothing. I was raised by a Grandmother who survived the depression, but never recovered from it. I learned more at her kitchen sink than an advanced degree ever taught me. You're on the right tract. Stay strong. Be safe.

[@mariaolguinchavez3244]

I feel the same way ! I live in california and I'm only 24 and my husband thinks I'm crazy. I did go on Amazon and buy about 300 dollars worth of stuff; like a gas stove, life straws that filter water up to 1000 gallons, dehydrated food, weather radio, 7 day burning candles, and a 200 piece first aid kit. My next is stocking up on canned foods and bottled water. I use a company called who gives a crap for toilet paper and it's a HUGE box which last me at least 6 months.

[@MySonsMother]

I’m happy to see a young person with this wisdom. I, too, have to b stove, propane/butane, weather radio, crank light, and much more. Few stock those things. Also, but batteries at Costco. And buy a solar charger.

[@mariaolguinchavez3244]

@@MySonsMother i definitely will keep adding to my emergency kit, thank you!

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

He'll be thanking you soon enough.

[@ferebeefamily]

There’s no down side to prepping. Take a look at Berkey or similar water filter systems. City or County water may be compromised.

[@mariaolguinchavez3244]

@Daisy Fields the life straw water bottle is just a convenience for personal drinking water. I do have bottled water set aside for cooking, along with other water filtrations

[@christinesmith7]

I am so very grateful to see so many people doing this especially people of color. Years and years ago I used to make fun of preppers, then I became one and wondered why more people in other races weren't preparing for emergencies. Thank you for posting this video, I really enjoy seeing people take personal responsibility for their own lives and families.

[@TX4Salvation]

3 months is a good start. I usually collect left over condiments from fast food in a big zip lock bag to prep up as well. It adds up.

[@LisaM1Cor15]

Don't forget to prepare for eternity! It's a very long time. God bless. 🌷 Great video! TY>

[@pinkgold4857]

Thats the most important prep.

[@GodisAgapelove4172]

Amen

[@bethany493]

Yes and amen!

[@AsiaCierraBudgets]

Im with you girl!!! My husband doesnt understand it either. I just tell him im preparing for hurricane season 🤣

[@mshaifa123]

Welcome to the club sis. I have been prepping for years. My family and friends thought I was crazy until covid-19 hit and the stores were on limited hours. And when they did get in the shelves were empty. We have a family full of women and I had the sanitary napkins. Now they prep to. Don't forget to make an inventory so you can see at a glance what you have. The prices are going up, but the sizes are going down. Very proud of you sis. Very proud.

[@timekabolden5309]

Exactly boo. ✊🏾💯

[@michelledee9304]

Eat what you store and store what you eat. There's no point in buying and storing items you won't eat or use. It's a waste of money and space. Good for you getting things that you like.

[@sccountrygirlhomesteadgard3516]

Great start! My husband and I do “payday” preps to keep our house stocked.

[@pegianddon]

Love it!!

[@survivaljulia9861]

SC CountryGirl I love payday preps!

[@jessicamonday1635]

Us too

[@miamor9224]

Single mom of color and I started today! Going back tomo too! Little by little is my motto until it gets REAL again

[@jennsenchantedforesthomestead]

3 bad years of lost crops in the midwest, horendous floods and droughts in china, locust in Africa, fires in Australia and now floods in India and the Uk. With the Grand Solar minimum shaping up to match the Dalton Minimum you may want two years of preps and any type of greenhouse you can establish. Blessings to you and yours. We will all help our children and grandchildren survive this ☺💝🌱

[@tdog4240]

Yes, heirloom seeds are great too.

[@letsprayandfasttogether9618]

And you also see how people got when the lockdowns happened. Will get bad. One of the signs of the end is famine

[@dorisanncassady348]

Great video! I cleaned out a closet and started stocking it up with food. Even if you have a small house, there is always someplace you can stash food lol.

[@makadutaarzola9453]

You guys are to cute together. Love the positive energy and the beautiful smiles you both have.

[@sheriBmo]

My husband started to tell me to start "stocking up" in late January. I thought he was crazy, but each shopping trip, I added a little something. It TOTALLY git us thru the hard first weeks of quarantine. We had a lot of noodles, rice, beans, tuna, cereals, oatmeal, nuts, etc Keep going girl! Better to be prepared than to have a food shortage for your family.

[@rsdaily1921]

Great video. I could tell Don was a military man when turned those cans around label facing out. Dress right dress. Keep it up.

[@vernicedennison6217]

I’m with you. I’m getting prepared. I hope we don’t need it , but I’d rather have it and not need it, than to need it and don’t have it.

[@donnawheeler2195]

Homeland Security recommends at least a 6 month emergency food supply. Keeping on prepping!

[@tdog4240]

If they say 6, do more.

[@colleenmcintosh6974]

Melissa Kalloway am a Canadian and it seems to me President Trump designated the month of September “Preparedness Month”. Am sure it’s available on Homeland Security website. Prep on!

[@XyZ98768]

Yup, you sure are crazy! CRAZY SMART! Keep up the great work. Your hubby is lucky!

[@pegianddon]

Yes I am!

[@marthagonzalez5528]

They both are

[@KiWi_969]

Don't let anyone give you negative reactions to your plans. This kind of preparedness is necessary with everything going on. Keep going!

[@breemiller3239]

Great video guys, always great to be prepared. Better safe than sorry.

[@cindybrowning1711]

first timer here and i just love you and hubby , i am 63 live alone but been stocking up just like yall but i use my foodsaver for dry canning like my beans , flour , cornmeal, noodles , cookies, crackers and so on , looking to see more videos of yall both thank you

[@livmay990]

I’m trying to get my friends and family to get on your level. Never will I be stuck again with no toilet paper lol

[@michele9159]

You two are not only so smart but you are such a sweet couple!

[@fourthchute]

Preparededness is sensible!

[@lindasangiovanni29]

I am doing just as you are. Each week I stock up on can goods, dry goods like rice, flour and sugar, toilet paper, disinfectant wipes and water. I do believe we are in this for the long hall and there will be more food shortages coming. I come from a family of stock pliers, we always had an storage room of extra stuff. I think you did a great job with the items you got. Loved this video and I loved how you bought a lot of things because your husband liked them which is so sweet and very thoughtful. Blessings 😊

[@chasitytaylor8858]

Being prepared is another way we show love for our families. It’s sensible and necessary. Hope you never are in great need, but I’m thankful you’ll be ready to meet the challenge.♥️

[@jaypaster8244]

I am on a sodium restricted diet. When I have Ramen I replace the included flavoring packet with Herb Ox sodium free chicken or beef bullion and add some mixed vegetables. I can usually find most canned vegetables in a no salt or lower salt versions.

[@yellowbird5411]

I find that so many canned vegetables and prepared foods simply have too much sodium in them. I swell up and don't feel good. For those high sodium foods, it's best to keep them to a minimum if you can, and wash canned vegetables under running water. Dried foods are best, I think, because they usually don't have a bunch of additives. Think simply, think basic.

[@eleanorpatterson3373]

I have always tried to have extra in the house just in case. But I have gotten really serious in the last month. After noticing the empty shelves in the grocery stores, huge red flag to me. Started to really stockup. You are not crazy.

[@angelal6700]

Order delivery from Walmart, canned goods by the case--chicken, SPAM(genre), Dak hams, corned beef, etc. Don't forget to do schedules and menus to prevent wastage--ex. juice/water from canned fruit can be used as drink, to rehydrate dried fruit for oatmeal and other hot cereals, as well as using that juice and hydrated raisins to cook that hot cereal sweetens as it cooks.

[@MySonsMother]

Thanks, never thought of re-using left over liquids.

[@darlenewilliams9596]

Pegi&Don Thank you sista for giving us some wonderful information . That's good you are prepping and preparing for your family you are doing the right thing . Forget about the haters they are to blind to see . One day they are going to wake up way to LATE!!! believe me. I love your video just started watching . GOD bless you and your family!! Iam prepping and preparing for my family as well.

[@FermentedHomestead]

I love to see so many people preparing! It doesn’t have to be the end of the world, being prepared can just help you in basic every day hardships like job loss or sickness as well as more serious things like natural disasters and economic downturns. So happy to find you guys 💜

[@deborah2856]

It is true, we must prepare with food for 3 to 6 months. And most importantly, we must be spiritually prepared for everything that is happening and what is expected will continue to happen.

[@efzapp7]

That's a good start. I've been prepping hard the last 4 years. Floods, droughts, fires, weather and civil unrest have me worried. Yes, you will need more shelves. I have 8 inside with food and cleaning supplies, candles, propane and butane. I have another 6 in an outdoor shed that is insulated and that has my canning supplies and camping gear and hand tools (electric tools are on shelves inside). I have 2 solar powered generators which we have used during power outages we've experienced. I've just added my first shelf at my mom's house. She will get more. Now my suggestions to you. Please watch on KZbin "Artisan Breads with Steve"; after watching his videos I bought his book and we haven't bought bread in over 2 years. I bake a loaf every week now. Be careful with the Mac & Cheese. I try to rotate my preps and the last box of Mac & Cheese I made tasted funky. We ate it but it was not the best. The "best by" date was still a month away. Be careful about canned tomatoes. Tomatoes have a lot of acid and they can make a can swell and even burst. I had one pop in my pantry. Re-package your rice and dried beans in glass jars or mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. You should also keep your ramen in plastic buckets with lids, preferably Gamma Lids. Even food in mylar bags should be kept in buckets. You need to protect your food from bugs and mice. I'm not saying you have these pests but if times get tough they will find your food. I hope this helps and if you want to ask me something, please do not hesitate. I'm glad you're prepping.

[@pegianddon]

So much information! We will be getting more shelving and learning more ways to be self sufficient.

[@tdog4240]

Same here. Transformed a walk in closet to pantry. You can store flats of cans under beds even. More water. Ways to cook if power is out, etc. Love your husbands personality and smile jumping in there for you helping. Sweet.

[@erw]

Marla Bullard Do you mind sharing what solar powered generator you have? Thank you.

[@treciadey4094]

Where can the solar power generator be purchased and is it inexpensive Thanks

[@valeriabroadnax6628]

A prudent wife is from the Lord! My husband wasn't onboard initially but now he is! I have been stocking up for a few years now, and I thank God! Also, look into adding personal protection to your preps! Better to have and not need, than to need and not have. But most of all we need to prepare mentally and spiritually for what's coming! May God have mercy on us all! Great video!

[@summervelasquez2898]

Your husband so cute. He don’t like fish he just wants a bite of yours.

[@ShelbyAsInCar1969]

Lol , right!!??😂

[@paulnokio1199]

Their adorable

[@janeworkman7321]

You and your husband are cute together. Wise food stock as well!

[@MRRIntel]

You're doing the right thing. A camping stove and propane would be good. Also soap, toothpaste, shampoo etc. Keep it going. God bless.

[@joannegiordano9409]

So right we need to prepare.It’s smart especially the world we live in right now

[@jdsfrisco]

You're both charming. And smart. No harm in taking out some "insurance."

[@rodrigmd4202]

The way Don keeps popping his head in to add his 2 cents made my day!!! Y'all are the cutest couple ever!!!!!

[@charlesdonovan5195]

I am trying to get all of my family members on the band wagon but one thing I know is not to let everyone around me to know what I'm doing especially in the area in which I live they will try to take whatever you've got stay safe family

[@loris2168]

Check thrift store fir bread machines. Also get some instant coffee it does not expire and goes a long way. Blessings from Canada💝

[@loriibarra690]

You should at least get some instant coffee. Little things like that can be a great moral booster during hard times.

[@JulieQHHT]

You are off to a great start! :)) - Get extra beans, rice, oatmeal, canned protein via salmon, tuna, canned ham, etc. I sense these shortages will drag on for a while, and what is there will increase in price... Sticking up on the staples early can only be a help!

[@followerofjesuschrist8385]

Me and my wife have kicked our preps into high gear. Every one is saying we only have a few weeks to top off your preps. Me and my wife held a Biblical Emergency Preparedness Workshop for our families back in September 2019. Then we had the big fallout from coronavirus. It's crazy because they still don't get it. So I'm happy to see you and your husband preparing. Oh get to that gun range a practice. We have to be able to protect our preps and family. God bless y'all.

[@janetnice5227]

They are now saying you should stock up for a year. It's going to get worse. You are doing a great job, keep up the great work. 💜

[@Pluscelamemechose]

6 months per Whitfield Harrington. I'm prepping what I can hide. I got the 'have you seen the Visa bill?' Question today. I said, yes. Southern woman are born passive aggressive, so there really is no point discussing what I won't discuss. Just saying.

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

Janet yes first 2 weeks than 2 months than 4 month's then 6 months now you are right year!!! Lord I hope fine dosent want you to stock for more than a year. Story is that if the goverment gives you an amount of food th stock stock double.

[@janetnice5227]

@Cyndi Rothrock amazing, I just started 6 months ago. But you impressed me with that. It's hard work but it pays off in the end. 😁

[@janetnice5227]

@Cyndi Rothrock we as humans need to change this. There is no reason for you to have to walk 5 miles for food. That really upsets me its 2020 not 1949. We need change...

[@Pluscelamemechose]

@@rosaliamartinez8956 these days, triple.

[@donnasensinger8899]

You can clean out 2LITTER bottles and store water, rice, beans, sugar etc. Go to Alaskan Prepper he is great 👍

[@Motherofthedead]

Donna Sensinger I love Alaska prepper. Also, check out the angry prepper. (Not really angry btw). This guy is so smart. I live in Central Florida and it’s a really nice mix of folks of all races heading for the same goal-survival. Serve God first, then man. Shalom

[@maryisabell8760]

Donna Sensinger : Rudy / Alaskan Prepper , is my absolute favorite on Utube ! He has such a big heart , smart and GIVES great items away . 👍

[@pirleau]

Think twice about putting sugar in them. Sugar gets hard and I had to cut the tops off those bottles and chip the sugar out with a knife. Grrrr

[@erw]

pirleau a oxygen absorber pack may help. Thanks for the tip!

[@virginia7191]

ErbanLady Oxygen absorbers will make the sugar turn hard. Just make sure the bottles are very dry inside.

[@samtaylor1843]

I live in the u.k. and ive just started to build my stockpile as we have Brexit coming where there will be food shortages and a possible 'second wave' .My friends think im crazy as prepping is not a big thing in U.K (yet). Im getting some great ideas from your video, you are so wonderful to be doing this for your whole family.God bless.x

[@pull-upparadise9703]

Some else finally understands 😂😂 on the same page but I’ve been stockpiling since a month ago but I’m vegan 😅😂

[@glendavandergriff1328]

Smart! My parents were raised to be prepared as were their parents, needless to say we were raised that way also. In all ways be prepared for every catastrophe! In this old world all things are possible just as with God all things are possible according to HIS will. God bless you and your family...stay safe.

[@stephanieee7547]

Btw I love how humble you guys are. God bless

[@hadassahgrace5]

Also want to say thank you for doing this in a positive manner. I see so many people that do this as though it’s from a conspiracy standpoint or they think the rapture is happening tomorrow. And even as a Christian who believes in the rapture there’s a difference between being prepared and ready and being alarmist and fear-based

[@pegianddon]

That is EXACTLY the type of message we wanted to share! Thanks for getting it.

[@hadassahgrace5]

Well I’m old enough to remember Y2K when everyone was freaking out about the world was gonna end and stuff and looking back on that 20 years later, it’s not something I want to pass on to my future kids. you know something may happen in the government, or may happen with the food ,or some thing may happen with religious freedom, but I wouldn’t want them to be prepared instead of terrified. And as far as the religion thing, I don’t want them to be afraid rather than having a reverence

[@ShelbyAsInCar1969]

I’m a new subscriber, I just love your way of preparing for things! I agree with you 100% ! We all need to learn to eat to live, not live to eat!!

[@carolbuffington4138]

Great start. Mothers have to take care of there family and extended family. May I suggest Krusteaz Buttermilk complete pancake mix, all you have to add to it is water. There are lots of recipes on line to make quick breads, muffins, sweet rolls, etc. with it, and of course pancakes and waffles. You can get shelf stable milk at the Dollar Tree, good for cooking and cereal. If you family likes oatmeal, it is a good filler for empty tummies. God Bless, and take care.

[@pegianddon]

Great suggestion! Does the pancake mix have a long shelf life?

[@carolbuffington4138]

@@pegianddon yes

[@larrydeubler7175]

Also might consider V-8 in the cans.

[@patsmith1324]

@@larrydeubler7175 That is one thing I have been getting. I love to drink it, plus you can add it to chili beans, soup, to pep up most anything.

[@redeemedbygrace9236]

@@pegianddon pancake mix lasts for years.( if you can keep the bugs out of it)

[@kathyskelly4546]

I live in LA. When our state shutdown, the stores were completely wiped out for months. My family on the east coast were shocked at the videos I sent. I AM a believer in being prepared!! Loved your video. It is very helpful for people just starting to prep. It is an ongoing process. As your pantry grows, it helps to inventory what you have so you know what you need.

[@patriciasweet9102]

Hi just found you. Don't forget flour. Put in 5 gallon buckets with lids. Put some bay leaves in with it to keep bugs at bay. Also if you have a food dehydrator. Get mushroom and frozen vegetables and dry them. I also dehydrated butter milk. works great. Also cook rice cool it and dehydrate it. Turns into minute rice. That's my next thing to work on. Good luck everyone. Keep on looking out for family.

[@MySonsMother]

Refrigerate the rice overnight helps it not to be sticky when dehydrating. Or rinse it after cooking on your dehydrator tray.

[@patriciasweet9102]

@@MySonsMother Thank you good advice

[@michelel965]

Being prepared has never hurt anyone. May we all do what we can in our homes. Disaster, job loss, illness and a myriad of other reasons can cause us to need a little extra on the shelf.

[@vlb101]

Salmon croquettes, sweet rice, and jiffy cornmeal. You took me all the way back 😆💞 Ain’t nothing struggle about that. That’s a good meal

[@monicdavis6150]

I fully agree! Struggle nothing 😂

[@danakarloz5845]

Raymond Palacios I know jiffy cornbread mix!

[@lowellmayfield5736]

Ya'll are very wise for putting away extra stores. I've been a "prepper" since 2012, back then it was considered crazy, but when the store shelves started going empty last spring, my needs were already taken care of.

[@marybanks9514]

I'm working on my stockpile my husband thinks I'm losing it. I think it's good to be prepared and if nothing happens like you said we can still eat it. I have frozen 6 doz eggs. You freeze them in silicone muffin pans, just crack the egg into the muffin pan and freeze. Then you just pop them out put in freezer bags and store in the freezer. I also have frozen onions that I chopped plus celery these will be good in soups and chili. I am an avid coffee drinker to so I must have my coffee. I have 3 large containers plus creamer. Oh make sure to get your cold medicines and pepto bishop plus gatorade. I also have lots of bar soaps, tooth paste, deodorant, ok I'll leave you be that's enough Peace and blessings. I just found your channel today so I had to subscribe.

[@treciadey4094]

I’ve started prepping when the pandemic started back in April 2020. I have a huge walk In closet where I’m storing everything. Food, flashlight batteries, candles, snacks, personal hygiene, soap, water, toilet paper and towels. I need more space Great job it warm my heart to see so many people preparing.

[@pegianddon]

That is awesome!

[@LWNV]

Make sure before you buy a camp type stove and fuel, research it. I bought a great tiny one but can’t get the fuel for it in my area so I had to buy a second one that attaches to my bbq propane,.

[@momof1576]

I’ve been prepping for ten years but have never known life without food storage. I’m glad you’ve started preparing for emergencies. Don’t stop just because you run out of cupboard space. Store under beds, put an extra shelf in your closets. I’m so glad you are ensuring the welfare of your family. You might want to get some powdered milk and yeast. Pop your grains and beans into the freezer for a few days to kill any pantry bug eggs. You can crack open eggs and freeze them in baggies or Muffin cups (silicon ). If you ever can’t get yeast you can use baking soda and make soda bread while you catch wild yeast or get a sourdough starter going. Keep preparing and stay safe. Oh and remember there’s a difference between a best before date and an expiration date.

[@gracen4249]

You two are the cutest couple I have seen in a long time. I am glad you are prepping and taking care of your family. Much love.

[@pegianddon]

Thank you!

[@alisonbpfarm294]

Good for you! Keep it up. I completely agree with you, I'm not living in fear, but I'm doing what I can to take care of my family just in case. You are sweet people!

[@deedeemarshallharris3018]

Guys please stock up more, if you can. It’s going to be horrible after the election, and if you don’t have to go out then don’t.

[@pegianddon]

We will be posting a conversion of our pantry to allow more storage and we will be doubling our stock. It's just the two of us, but we want to have a little extra for others.

[@sheriBmo]

I agree wholeheartedly. We stocked up before the virus the US hard and now are in the restocking phase for after the election. Lots of meats and fish in the freezer..And a ton of non perishables in the pantry.

[@redeemedbygrace9236]

@@pegianddon its just overwhelming sometimes isn't it? And we never seem to have enough money for all the food & supplies we're going to need. Just a little here & a little there, we'll get there. A person can live on beans & rice if you had to. You've got a nice stash going. Good job.

[@tdog4240]

Especially water!

[@shaulanaw]

Yes Diane I agree

[@twinmaker87]

I am a wife and mother to 9 year old twins and I have been slowly building up food storage. We have a very tight budget but there is still a way to build a stock of foods and I wish more people would do the same, nothing wrong with having food on hand for your family.

[@pamelaj1596]

Y’all remember buy what your family likes to eat and also long term storage foods.

[@Yarnfanatic22]

Canned chicken is really good too and its shelf stable.

[@Pam_in_IN]

We are doing the same. I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Love these kind of videos. America has been blessed but hard times are coming. My trust is in God but just trying to use wisdom.

[@amandaford3109]

Love the playful nature of your relationship! “Thank you Honey Bunch”

[@06USAFVet]

Good video, I’m glad to see you guys are also ramping up the security aspect of preparedness. A few ideas, first once you get to your 3 month goal, take a look at freeze dried foods. It’s more expensive but has a longer shelf life, that goes for coffee also. Secondly, invest in a Foodsaver vacuum. You can break your rice, beans, sugar and flour into smaller units just in case a rodent get into your storage. Prepping follows the rule of 3’s. You can survive 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. One is none and two is one. You mention your family, get them involved also. Make a monthly list of items they can purchase to help build your supplies. It could be as simple as buying flour and yeast or whatever so that they can get into a preparedness mind set it. Just a few thoughts! Looking forward to more videos!

[@libbiengrits1425]

Great video! Knowledgeable, sincere and funny!! Looking forward to your next prepping video!

[@MariaMenefee13]

I live by myself no kids and started prepping. Trying to tell my friends & family about the food shortage and no one seems to take it serious. The shelves are slowly but surely disappearing.

[@jessicamonday1635]

My husband and I too. Nobody is listening in our family

[@scotts595]

5 millennial adult kids- say things are fine! Think we are crazy. Just mentioned stocking up a little and preparing and now they don’t talk to us. 😳

[@vmesser1973]

Hi my main tip is to put a board of some sort under your liquids to keep them off the concert flooring. Concert contains acids and your bottles will not hold up for a long period of time same with drinking water you don’t want that leaking into your drinking water. I might would also add popcorn which will store for many years and a great snack for the kids. I could go on and on but those are what came to mind first. I’ve done this for many years and if you have any questions feel free to ask. Great video to a great start !!

[@MamaKatsHome]

We have had a working prepper pantry for years, I didn't know that was what it was called but it is. We always have enough food to last us anywhere between 3 to 6 months and maybe longer. We have been adding to that lately. I have videos on my channel if you want to see what we are doing and the reasons we do it, I have lots of hauls on there. I have more videos coming as well. You might get some ideas about some things you might want to get. I am not a professional but I do what we do because I want to have enough food and other things for us. We buy things we know we like even if it is something we don't eat all the time, like processed things. I am going to be doing a video soon on dehydrating potatoes but if you don't have a dehydrator you can use your oven to dehydrate some things. You said if we had ideas you would like to know and that is the easiest way for me to tell you. If you want to still use the Tide and Snuggle you could mix it with the cheaper detergent and softener. I would say get some comfort foods and drinks, like your coffee, so you don't get to where you are miserable. Baking bread is rewarding. Keep your yeast in the freezer so it has a longer life. You could also get some buckets from Home Depot and buy a Gamma lid there for them. They have seals in them so things last longer. Thank you for sharing and I'm sorry this is so long.

[@monit4976]

This is why I have started to learn and plant an edible garden on my balcony. I have planted spinach, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and lettuce. Spirit told me to "get ready and be prepared." Thank you for sharing!

[@kimi2B1]

And start a garden everyone in your neighborhood/community should start a garden ASAP! Great video.

[@rj8457]

It also helps to fast, eating 1-2 meals a day. Sista you're not scaring us at all. I was led to this channel by The Most High because I've recently started preparing myself. it's always better to stay ready rather than getting ready. Salute.

[@inthegarden1054]

Just found your channel. The realness of you both is refreshing. Your husband is cute sneaking up behind you to brag on your salmon crochets

[@pegianddon]

Thanks for subbing!

[@yahwehisontheway5094]

That's what I'm talking about. Hubby opened his eyes to see what you see, and got on board. Love it!🥰🥰🥰 I caught HELL from my hubby for doing this, but he'll appreciate it one day. I've got 6 children at home, 2 young adults working, and they don't mind helping out. Continue to stock up while you can. May I suggest a few things? Get some white food grade buckets with the tops from Walmart to store your beans and rice in, get more water, crackers to go with those Vienna sausages, spices, and I know you said you won't be stocking up on coffee, but it can offer some warmth and comfort when needed, just like a hot cup of cocoa or tea. Just something to consider.😊 A butane stove to heat your food up with, along with cans of butane, just in case the power goes out. That's all I can think of for now.

[@tdog4240]

Coffee can be saved in mylar with oxygen absorber and traded with someone that needs coffee. Just sayin.😂

[@Jennyshobbies]

I've been prepping ever since that panic buying in March/April. If you can pick up some packs of bacon ends, you can use those to flavor your beans and to flavor soups and stuff. Also, if you add an egg to ramen, it adds protein. I think what we're all going to have to figure out should we get into a bad situation, is how to ration our foods to make them last like we need them to. I used a lot of my stimulus check to get stocked up. I have very limited storage space, but I'm packing it out. Being prepared is good no matter what. I've been hearing people say to put their flour into the freezer for a week to kill off any bugs. I've had bugs get into my rice, so I always keep that in the fridge. Anyhow, sounds like you are doing great, and thank you Don for your service to our country. I just subscribed.

[@madisonciowa3920]

Welcome to the world of prepping. I love seeing more people getting prepared. I've been prepping for 30 years and looks like you are on the right track. Looking forward to seeing more videos.

[@redeemedbygrace9236]

Pegi, I know calories are king, but if the depression lasts long, we'll need to think about nutrition as well as calories. Vitamins might last a couple years but here is a good tip I learned. If you sprout things like mung beans, pinto beans, whole wheat berries ( just to name a few) and eat the sprouts, you get 2,000 times more nutrients out of that food. Keep you from getting sick.

[@vickili8574]

You can take the chance right now to stock up too. Especially right now a lot of places are doing buy 1 get 1 free vitamins.

[@bettyfederation5938]

Hey Peggy I agree with you I’m not scared but I agree we need to start stocking up on long shelf life foods I have already started also and watching your program is helping me and what else I need to store besides rice pasta canned tomatoes and stuff like that thank you and I have to tell you you do not look old enough to have grandchildren you guys are beautiful people thanks for your help

[@elizabethwashington4829]

IM GLAD TO SEE SOME OF US PREPPING BCUZ WHEN I STARTED I SAW NONE OF US PREPARING. KEEP PUTTING THE VIDEOS OUT AND HOPEFULLY IT WILL WAKE THE SLEEPING PEOPLE UP BCUZ IT IS ABOUT TO GET SERIOUS AND MOST PEOPLE DONT BELIEVE IT

[@kylieburton1970]

Your husband said it, "you are not ever going to be wrong preparing". This was a great video. Bless you and your family.

[@wannaberedneckprepper7030]

Love you guys. So cute with your hubby pipping in and involved and everything. Yup. Been prepping for 10 years now. Never hurts to prep. My rule of thumb is to prepare for enuff to overwinter till spring when I can harvest wild greens like dandelion, lambs quarter, wild chives etc while planting spring stuff and into summer seasons. So it’s a 6 months for us. Thank you guys for your service to this greatest country on earth. Food shortages is coming... we are lucky to be able to prep for a hobby. China 🇨🇳 under socialism is in deep doo doo controlling even how much to eat now. Even 💦 water to the poor village now will be charged and these people can’t even afford to eat. Let alone prep. So now they have to choose between food or water. At least us Americans are and can be food strong in that sense with independence not all dependent on gov. Huggs. Great vlog.

[@kathlenewhinnery5520]

I love how you two work together, it's so nice to see a couple so comfortable and loving.

[@joannathesinger770]

Glad to see so many on board with attaining some level of preparedness! Good work!

[@FairieChele]

You have a nice start there, Pegi. However, you should buy what you already eat and use for your storage and rotate through. This includes your laundry detergent. Don't buy something you haven't ever used before. You may find that someone is allergic to it. Contact dermatitis is no fun, especially in a stressful situation. While making bread can be fun, biscuits whip up a whole lot faster! And so does flat bread and tortillas. Just something to keep in mind, especially if you have a house full of hungry folks. Great job on your "insurance policy"!!! You're ahead of a lot of folks.

[@truncinesaulsberry9664]

I also prep love the video keep them coming

[@angel6185029]

For laundry washing with no electricity ... buy a 5 gallon bucket and lid from home depot/lowes, ask them to cut a hole in the center of the lid large enough to fit a toilet plunger stick. Boom 💥 manual washing machine. Add your water, soap, clothes and plunge away! Same for “ rinse cycle” minus the soap of course! Ring out by hand and air dry 👍🏼