Emergency Pantry | Dollar tree and Target Haul

Our next to last haul of the season finds us at the Dollar Tree with no specific items in mind.
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Pegi and Don
P.O. Box 1314
St. Charles, MO 63302
Opening theme song:
Written in the Stars by Spring Gang
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Shopping Music:
Give Me Your Love by Spring Gang
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No statements in this video are intended to serve as medical advice. All statements are relays of personal experience only.

[@pegianddon]

If you haven't watched this video all the way through (shame on you!), catch the deleted scenes starting at 17:15.

[@vetgmacatmomfl2055]

The moisture absorbers I swear by. I use dt batteries. Looks like we had the same list. Love y'all's video's.

[@americaneden3090]

Ur haul is outstanding but whats really remarkable is ur dynamic as a couple. Its obvious that love is in ur house, blessings to u and urs 💛

[@pamularcarter418]

I love Dollar Tree. I use the batteries all the time. I like the small jars of miracle whip, peanut butter, and the milk. Just like you I'm stocked and ready. Blessings fam!

[@diggun]

Dollar Tree rocks! We buy the Columbia pasta (1.5 lbs for a buck!), mushrooms, gnocchi and canned gravy there! Also first aid and toiletries... Some of the items like foil and plastic bags are actually a better deal at Walmart, you have to watch the count to see if it’s a deal. For freezer organization, I’m afraid those plastic baskets won’t hold up however I use a combination of dollar tree reusable shopping bags and Amazon boxes to organize my freezer and that seems to work just fine!

[@kenishamcneal4568]

Love y’all! Especially love how Don is always smiling! Keep on smiling brother! Thank you both for your content!

[@jaybee608]

Yeah, Don does have a happy face. That's a good thing!

[@lindabeck3412]

I was at Dollar Tree this week! People throw shade on DT but say what you will DT blesses me & helps me save my budget💕👍🏼

[@marisastoneobrien7834]

I love the dt. Why would anyone want to waste money on something that is much cheaper at DT?

[@longlovinfamily]

Your loving relationship is uplifting in itself!!!

[@famelove7167]

God bless you both!! Enjoying every video!!

[@debk3105]

Still enjoying your “haul” videos. Six months prep is fantastic. I feel like I’m prepped for three months and I feel thankful for that. Peggy, I hope that later you’ll do more cooking videos and recipe sharing for cooking using our supplies. May God bless us all!💥

[@tonistrickland4983]

For a replacement to the ice scraper, here's a quicker, faster solution. Mix 1/2 cup water & 1 cup alcohol in a spray bottle. When you spray on the iced windows, the ice dissolves immediately...no need to scrape

[@elbyramirez5865]

I dont think we will ever get tired of the haul videos, please keep them coming. Love the blooper part too!

[@oneeyedjack7022]

This morning I watched a Squirrel, cheeks all puffed out with Acorns climbing up a tree into its hole, then he ran down the tree and off into the woods again, today I continue to be the squirrel. I 'm going to pick up some aluminum Foil and pans cause I don't any for the holidays, forgot that thanks guys 👍you have everything covered

[@ColleenH38]

I have to come back and say to Pegi that Don always looks SO proud of you and speaks so kind to you and about you. I think he adores you! And.... I use Tide but had never tried the Sport until you mentioned it could get stink off .......! LOL. My husband has a LOT of Beagles that he takes amazing care of but comes home from his kennels stinking like........! Now his dog/kennel clothes smell good! THANKS!

[@lvwest8092]

Gotta agree with Pegi. Tide Sport is the best. I use it with the Snuggle Odor Eliminator with the Green cap.

[@lb9031]

Pegi is the Queen of clean!

[@mallorykrell3957]

If you separate your ground beef into freezer bags before u freeze it take a rolling pin and roll the meat flat and then it will save room and you can stack the ground beef on top of each other will also work for ground sausage or any other ground up meat you may have

[@tinamitchell3764]

Thank you for the onion comment, I might have done that if you hadn't mentioned it. So far I've just been putting my whole onions in panty hose and hanging them in a dark place.

[@elizabethrose5007]

I am loving your hauls, maybe when you are finish this, you could have a segment on Pegi teaches Don to cook and Don teach us about cleaning and gun safety, love you both, have a bless day

[@monkeeblue]

I love those Reynolds sheets. For small baking sheets there's no waste. I pop one out and it covers the pan perfectly...no excess hanging over

[@Karafaith1315]

Pegi you are one blessed lady. The Don just glows when you share your cleaning tips, not too many men even notice when we ladies give the house a good scrub. I use open weave baskets similar to the ones you picked up. We have a large upright freezer that I think is easier to use but those baskets help me rotate the new items to the back. Thanks for sharing your beautiful smiles and joy

[@pegianddon]

Thank you, Debby! Don always notices. Now if I can just get him to help out! 😆

[@annagenuine1799]

I'm thankful for me waking up every morning with my health and strength . I'm thankful for my kid and grandkids having their health and strength and doing well with whats going on. I'm blessed and I thank God everyday for our blessings.

[@pegianddon]

Amen!

[@lisagrace4446]

Y'all just make me smile. I love your videos so much. I'm just starting with everything and a little anxious but thankful God is on my side. I'm like you and will be hunkering down at home. I wouldn't get far if had to hike it. My daughter and I live in a TINY little place but we are making it work. And because we don't have a basement space, we are being "creative" with how to organize. One of the thing things I am finding super helpful is that I made an "inventory" list of all food and supplies so I always know what I have and can check off items as used. That way, when I go to the store I know exactly what I have, etc. Y'all are amazing. God Bless.

[@christfirstfamily1636]

Don't stop the pepper pantry hauls.... I love those. So helpful ♡

[@tippysgrammy3118]

Glad that y'all didn't leave out the dollar store. 😂🤣They sell so many great items -- some people don't even think to look there.👍🏾👍🏾

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

My husband was a medic in the Army and yes they used the glue and also duct tape if they had any. So I haven’t gotten the glue because I always forget but i did get the duct tape. I wish he would do a video with me on the medical things because even though I was a Nurse Technician it would be helpful to have that extra input while I’m doing it instead of after.

[@lynnpierce7642]

Nice haul. Don't forget to get light bulbs for house and don't forget the light bulbs for refrigerator and light bulb over your stove. I haven't thought of this till looking through my household supplies and realized I only had one box of lightbulbs. 👍❤️🙂

[@gardenineden]

I like that potted meat with sliced boiled eggs with salt and pepper on bread. Never thought it would be tasty but it is.

[@terraranch1459]

Muscacoli is a wonderful yummy pasta dish. My hubby is Italian and growing up he had that often, great finds. Thank you for your service in the military. Hugs❤️

[@emilasmith4279]

Aluminum pans from Sam’s club are the best. Much thicker than DT with less chance of warping the minute you have liquid in the pans! Fyi. They have multi packs of them. So I saw this recently. Just stopped at DT today to get a square cake pan (real kind not the foil kind). Use brick pavers and lay flat together. Sit the square cake pan in middle. Put more bricks all around the sides. Sit 4-5 votive candles in the middle of the pan (I have a ton of the tea lights that I put inside of a taller glass votive holder). Put a baking cooling wire rack over the top of the bricks and pan. Sit a pot on top of lit candles. It’s slow but could warm up soup or make tea or cocoa. It’s my back up plan to my backup plan to my backup plan. Never know when power out in cold weather. 😃. Thx for sharing your fun hauls.

[@lesliehare2377]

Love your prepping videos, love your music, been canning about 28 years but just started prepping back in March. Should have been doing it all those years ago. Don you can also use that ice scraper for a back scratcher. LOL

[@susanlester1]

I’m not tired of the hauls, love them! Y’all take care and God bless you and yours! Bloopers😂😂

[@Mudd_1969]

Dollar tree has solar lights for the yard that will come in real handy to light a small room or hallway when you don’t want to use a flash light/batteries. Stick them in the sun during the day and use them at night. Also we have head lamp/lights when you need your hands free😉.

[@feliciabethea9963]

Peggy, potted meat is also great on crackers. I really enjoy watching y’all. ❤️Blessings!

[@michellejett4849]

Hey I was looking at a KZbin video and I came across these bleach tablets, I had never seen those before it only take one tablet to make a gallon of bleach, You can drop it in a bucket of water to mop your floor, You can use it in your clothes so what I did was save a two quart bottle of bleach container and I was able to drop one tablet in my container,The bleach tablets contain 32 tablets in the bottle, It's hard for me to pick up a bottle of bleach all the time when I have to go grocery shopping, The bleach tablets works great.. you can get them from Walmart or Amazon I do believe, I got mine from Amazon... no not at all I truly enjoy your Dynamic together and enjoy y'all Hauls the two of you make me smile y'all definitely will be prepared..

[@BeYouNa70]

you guys are so sweet and funny about those potted meat! lol good job on prepping !

[@sarasexton2510]

We just love your energy! Thank you

[@karencaudill7014]

You guys are my favorite preppers to watch. I love Don always shaking his head and smiling. You guys seem so happy together. Don is always bragging you up all the time. I think you got a keeper. You guys got a great stockpile. Love you guys.

[@AAE759]

I am so enjoying your channel. Denise Jordan mentioned you on her channel I'm so glad she did!! I am a housewife who has only been prepping for a few months, so I really appreciate what you share with us. ❤

[@kimberlyjones6476]

Somebody I was watching was using the reusable shopping bags from the grocery stores that have handles to organize things in the freezer. I guess the handles make it easier to pull the food out and it keeps similar items together. I haven’t tried it yet, but it seemed like a decent idea to try and see how I liked it. I was thinking I might use them to keep all my quart size foodsaver bags of veggies, cheese, butter etc. together. I have too many to go in the little basket that’s in my deep freezer and those small things get lost in the deep freezer sometimes.

[@gwenshein811]

We use those moisture absorbers. They work well, but better suited for small areas I think. Love you two!

[@cherylannjohnson8801]

Those aluminum sheets and pans are a lifesaver! Thanks for reminding me! You guys are good shoppers! Thank you for your service, Don! Afghanistan looked like hell. My husband is a Vietnam war vet and my dad was in Korea. None of it was good...so glad you made it home! I had a Russian friend whose husband worked for Boeing. He said the Russians suffered greatly in Afghanistan and the US should not go in. Interesting perspective! I love you guys...so glad you have this channel! 💕🙏🏻👏🏻

[@wtbm123]

We freeze half of our onions and dehydrate the rest

[@Susancshell]

You two are great. I keep thinking I am done too then I think of things I've forgotten or learn about something I didn't think of.

[@charlesbryson7295]

Love those foil sheets. Another fun video. Debra.

[@sharisstampinstudio9286]

Love you guys so much! Don, I would throw that dollar store ice scraper in the trunk of your car instead of hanging it up in the garage. You never know when you will need it if you get caught out and about in a ice or snow storm! Stay safe and healthy!

[@nieaboo88]

Y'all are on a roll! Thanks for all the great prepping content with such positive attitudes. 🥰 btw their shelf stable milk REALLY does taste like typical refrigerated milk. We tested it out in cereal and cooking.

[@lindabeck3412]

Nia S I love DT Shelf stable Milk ! Buy it every time ! I grabbed 2 more yesterday👍🏼

[@kimberlyjones6476]

I tried the Parmalat kind, found it at Walmart, and I liked it too. Can’t do that powdered milk though.

[@angelag.johnson1985]

We have been using the Milk for years. Love it !!! Great for cereal when the Powers out.

[@looking2gohigher]

My grandfather lived during the Great Depression so he ate plenty of potted meats, fried Spam (which I loved). Also, Sam's sells those aluminum pans in bulk dirt cheap and the aluminum lids too! I need to hit up Dollar Tree...great finds!

[@kahea85]

Great idea for the containers in the deep freezer.

[@JohnsSoutheastMissouri]

My wife and I love your channel, thank you guys and God bless you and your family.

[@ColleenH38]

Great supplies! I just adore you two more every time I watch a video. Wish you were my next door neighbors! Have a great day!

[@ladysparkle1576]

Nice haul I love Dollar Tree thanks for the information thanks for sharing.

[@debb3428]

Pegi, I do the same thing - I use the plastic bins from the Dollar Tree in my deep freezers. All of my meats are vacuum-sealed like yours and they like to slide around a lot when they are frozen on top of one another. So the bins help to keep everything from sliding around and falling out when you open the door in my upright freezer. LOL In my chest freezer it helps me group things and quickly take out items to get to baskets/items at the bottom of the chest freezer. They work well in both instances and they have held up well too.

[@littlechicks3520]

In the Uk our equvalant stores are Poundland and Poundstretcher. they have some amazing bargains and always somewhere to remember when your big stores run out of certain items. Im a big fan of saving money, who isnt?!

[@linc4572]

Don, my man. That super glue is real talk. It’s great for sealing up cuts. I used to get cuts on deployments and it garrison while working on helicopters. You just clean the cut, apply some super glue, and drive on.

[@jessinicole7998]

Theres also liquid bandages

[@susanlester1]

Thank you for your service to our country, Don! Another great haul from my favorite prepper couple😊

[@zandracrisp6438]

Love that tide sport... Watching your videos there is so much I forgot.. thank you for taking the time out to show us your haul it really helps me out. Have a blessed day..

[@wendyb9786]

I like the foil sheets for when I make breakfast burritos for the freezer. Making a couple dozen at a time. I first wrap the burrito with a strip of parchment paper (about 5 in wide) leaving the ends open, then I wrap the whole burrito with the foil sheet. Then throw them in a ziploc

[@rayofsunshine7345]

Great tips. Thank you for your service. May GOD bless you all.🙏

[@danam.8709]

Scissors are worth their weight in gold have at least one pair in each room. Cheap sandwich bags that I put box meal contents into them and the put the bags into a quart jar. As an aside I use the dri z air and moisture eliminators in my car in winter. Put one in the car when I won't drive it for a day or two. Eliminates that inside window fogging/frost and manages the moisture from snow you track in on your shoes. HOWEVER,. BE CAREFUL REMOVING THEM THEY WILL BE FULL OF FLUIDS.

[@howardsalsa]

Freezer organizer idea I use those semi permanent shopping bags in my deep freeze to store categories of food ,(this works in an upright freezer or chest freezer ) Just ,grab the bag close the freezer go through the bag pull out what you want open the freezer stick the bag back in I

[@Mudd_1969]

If you wash out your juice jugs after it’s all gone you can save them to fill them with water for emergency use. We store water away to use for cleaning. Not a whole lot but enough to get our bodies clean if we have frozen pipes during the winter.

[@Mudd_1969]

I realize that you may have special shampoo that you like to use but I picked up waterless shampoo from our pharmacy. I had to use it on an elderly friend years ago and thought this would be really handy if we had a scenario where we had a shortage of water.

[@pegianddon]

That is a GREAT idea! We had that in Afghanistan!

[@joy1210ful]

Whatever you post..I will be watching!! Keep the videos coming.❤

[@pegianddon]

You're the best!

[@darlenebaptiste532]

SAVINGS TIP: The aluminum pans you’re using in your chaffers are sold in Sam’s Club. A pack of 30 is around $8.00 and the covers for them are in a pack of 30 for about $6.50. I buy and use these all the time.

[@johnchristopher20]

Just got superglue, command strip hangers, a padlock for my shed and cheep gloves for my jacket pocket. Extra food, of course. Stay safe.

[@laureanne3409]

On that ice scraper/brush, I think you're going to find "you get what you paid for."

[@terrikahlkahl2286]

Do you have a couple gas cans, fill them up! Just in case pumps are shut off for awhile.

[@shamarr81]

Didn’t think of that keep gas for me seems a little scary ,

[@lisascott7540]

How long can you store gas for?

[@belindadaniel-oginga929]

I need to fill a gas can or 2! I’ve told my daughter several times. I found a great dollar tree last week! $150 later! Guess it was too great!

[@EbonyR260]

@Lisa Scott, I’ve learned from other preppers that gas will only last about 6 months in storage. However, you can add fuel stabilizer to and it will make it last longer. I found some called “Sta-bil” at Walmart and it says it should extend the life up to 23 months. Hope this helps.

[@yarnprepper]

@@EbonyR260 if you have cars it’s easy to rotate gas . Just put in cars and refill .

[@ruthannmurphy3390]

I use the reusable grocery bags in my freezer. Each color bag is a different type of meat. Then all you have to do is pull out a bag. Works great for me as I am very short and can't reach the bottom of the freezer.

[@SWPG]

Gossners Milk is a must if your DT has it, awesome stuff, great shelf life ! Great Video, Love and Light to you ALL. *HOOOAH*

[@BradfordHomestead]

I have 4 picked up so far and was hoping someone would say it’s good!!! Thanks @SouthwestPrepperGroup!

[@debb3428]

Yes, yes, yes! And they last well beyond the "best buy."

[@Kimmies991]

@@debb3428 I have tried it as well. What would be your best guess on how long past the expiration date it stays good?

[@debb3428]

@@Kimmies991 Best guess: I've used them so far 6-8 months past "best buy" dates. But that's my situation....stored cool and dry. If not, then I suppose that might change the time frame.

[@debb3428]

@@Kimmies991 I just picked up another dozen at the Dollar Tree today. I love them....they taste great in tea, coffee, oatmeal, and cereal.

[@sues6763]

Love the hauls and both of you! I have learned so much from you!

[@pegianddon]

Thanks so much

[@yarnprepper]

You two are the best. If you don’t already, you may want to buy an actual dehumidifier for your food storage area. You can actual save that water for emergency use , none drinking. In winter I dump in washing machine since we pay for our water. But you could dump in an Aquatainer and save it.

[@hli1787]

Another great video! I need Pegi to help me decorate my home!

[@sandrasanders9032]

Hello beautiful couple, Great video on your Emergency pantry/Dollar tree and target haul. Keep it coming beautiful couple. I can’t wait to see more 👏🏽👏🏽

[@michelewestover9330]

Those moisture absorbers really work well!! You won’t be sorry you bought them. In fact, you’ll wish you bought more!!!❤️

[@harmonicsoul333]

Hello...The Prairie Belt Smoked Sausages are fantastic. I was out running around and was hungry. I grabbed a can that I had purchased and it took me back to my childhood. Not salty at all

[@theIAMofME]

I had to stop and tell you that those moisture absorbers DO WORK. I use them in my pantry room. Once in awhile you'll get one that is messed up and doesn't work. But, for the most part those things are a great buy. I also have found that they will fill up with water all the way passed the top where the silica (or whatever) is. They are just as good as DampRid and A LOT cheaper.

[@jessicadrake7825]

Love your all of your videos, watching your videos brings sunshine into my lonely life, keep up the good work

[@cynthiawilliams59]

I love the hauls , its what I do as well for my husband and I, Keep up the good work

[@tinamitchell3764]

I use similar containers for separating all sorts of things in my freezer, bags of vegetables, frozen eggs, meat, and butter. It really helps to organize and know where stuff is. Especially after I have repackaged and vacuumed sealed stuff.

[@ldalton7879]

I love Dollar Tree just have to watch those expiration dates!

[@Dayna_Bennett]

You guys always put me in the best mood. Love your energy, positivity and smiles.

[@Leftis77]

I thank you for your videos. The tips are helpful and your store hauls serve as reminders. But most of all the two of you make me smile! God bless you and your family.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

You guys are delightful. Down to earth, modest and so practical. Blessing upon you. Be safe.

[@nallya9018]

I have enjoyed watching your journey in creating your pantry. I can’t wait to see the meals you make once you are hunkered down. I feel like I’m part of your extended family when I watch your videos and learn from you two 🙂

[@kprepper4975]

Love the deleted scenes. :) For meat in the freezer I have seen people put meat in paper bags and mark the outside of bags. The plastic baskets you have would be great for your chicken flavored rice and like items, also toothbrushes and paste just to keep the shelf tidy. And because we don't know what's coming I would suggest eating from the pantry but then replenish and you go so you always have a nice stock pile. Much love and many blessings!

[@annalaster116]

I was just about to leave for the Dollar Tree when I saw y'all had a new video up ( great minds think alike).

[@TarryLordTarry]

Sitting in the parking lot of Costco waiting for a taxi with my haul wondering if I'm crazy. Watching your video.

[@jamfan22]

Those moisture eliminator's work GREAT! You will notice a huge difference and you can't beat the price.

[@tonia2483]

peggy and the don, I have to say you guys have the best music on your channel!

[@michelleperry167]

You guys saved my life 😇 I was in process of vacuum sealing onions too freeze. I will continue to put them in freezer bags. 👍🏾

[@thecompletepackage7337]

Love the haul I'm going to do my final haul on election day and I'm done

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

Hey y’all 🥰. Blessings on this Saturday. I was watching While I cleaned my house. I am going to have to rewatch it though because I like to write somethings down that I haven’t thought of or forget to get when I’m doing my hauls

[@pegianddon]

Thanks, Tommy Bites! 💘

[@annalisarussell2983]

I love watching your videos and am so glad I found you on YT. Thank you for all of your hauls and things you're doing to prepare for "whatever" may come our way. God Bless!

[@hazelamann2697]

We never heated the potted meat. We mixed it with mayonnaise and put it on a slice of white loaf bread.. The cans were about half that size and cheap for a family with seven kids. I love watching you guys. Bless you.

[@natishalee7943]

You guys really rocks!! The hauls are awesome!! Can’t wait for much more content you got coming!! And Mrs P check out sams club the tabs are 117 count for 14.00 and it’s the finish so great deal!!

[@emilywarbritton7516]

Loving the hauls! I don’t get tired of them, it jogs my brain on what we need to get ready for. I would LOVE a clean with me! Mrs. Pegi is the supreme clean queen. 😍

[@anneyday3493]

I live in a remote place, and enjoyed seeing the stores. You are right, just seeing things reminds you of the little stuff you might overlook otherwise. I added several things to my grocery pickup order after watching your video today. The super glue is a great idea. Hey, surgeons use it! Thank you for the tips and everything today Peggy and THE Don! Ya'll are the best.

[@shawneenhogg615]

To organize my deep freezer, I find heavy cardboard that can be creased into a square shape. I have it extended a little then use brads or glue to form the box. I even have a bottom. In it so the bags of frozen foods don't touch the bottom of the freezer. I have used hvac filter boxes and put a divider in the middle. These work great when I defrost the freezer. I can just pull our the boxes, cover them with towels and defrost. Keep sharing and keep safe

[@kathycorley2385]

I saw another video where she used the white dish pans in her freezer. They seem like they would be stronger. Another lady used the flat storage boxes that have the locking lid.

[@lovenotes5299]

I love those Reynolds foil sheets,I use them for my air fryer also- easy clean up. They are great for food in pouches (potatoes, corn, fajita strips) seafood boils in the pouch , cooked in the oven in portions.

[@debw9454]

I LOVE the DT. It's one of my favorite places to shop. You never know what you're going to find no matter how often you shop. They have a lot of name brand items if you're into name brand. Love all of your videos. You guys are great!👍👍👍

[@pegianddon]

Thanks, Deb!

[@cherylburnett5626]

Your guys are alright, I have charcoal just in case I need to hit the back yard and make dinner, Lol.

[@anne-marie5197]

I have vacuum sealed onions for years and never had any problems. I’ll have to research this now.

[@lovenotes5299]

Those moisture eliminators works, i have used them even used the big tubs. The big company that have them, now have them in a plastic decorative container that uses big tabs that lasts months. i'm not using so must plastic to throw away and it isn't so heavy as the big tubs. I use it in my house and it doesn't give off that musty smell when water is collected in it. it smells good.

[@carmendelrio1155]

Love you videos you guys are awesome