Food Storage for a Large Family ll Pantry Challenge

[@FlowerNana7]

I’m using my spare time to watch your old videos😊watching all the Ads to do a little something to help out while you’re in the hospital❤this one touched me😢I had hard times as a single parent. We’re strong

[@mommabear2many]

Hugs thank you for watching some of the older videos!

[@VikingUffDa]

You may want to encourage people to like and comment and listen to at least 30 seconds of the ads that are that long. I’d really like to see you make money off the channel. It’s encouraging to see the number of subscribers increase.

[@mommabear2many]

I keep telling myself to do this then forget. If you see a reminder on my wall about this you’ll know why. I should tell my children to remind me so they will dance behind the camera 😂

[@cristaelza7805]

Thanks for sharing a part of your story with us. I’m sorry life was so hard to you. I see your basement as lots of hard work and love for your family. Who cares what it looks like. It works for you. I’m very proud of you for never giving up. God bless you and your family ❤️

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much! What a kind comment I truly appreciate it! Thanks for being here.

[@heathercurrie62]

I'm woundering where the water is coming from? Is it the pipes, the water heater, the water main, or from out side of the house? If you can post about that maybe someone from your KZbin comunity can come to your house and help you fix it.

[@sheronhebert3955]

I am sorry you had such hardships earlier but maybe you went through that to be a tool for God to teach others. You have touched many hearts I’m sure. You’re a good person and a wonderful mother. Blessings to you!

[@mommabear2many]

I agree I think we all go through things so we can use them to help others later. I hope that my honesty might bless and encourage someone else. Thank you for a kind comment I appreciate it!

[@janiced.hannah7658]

Thank you for sharing your REAL STORY ❤ Real life is much more beautiful than a LIE !!!! BE BLESSED. I LOVE YOU ALL 💞💖💞

[@mommabear2many]

Aww thank you. Hope you have a blessed day!

[@bethaspell1827]

We all just need to be happy and feel blessed for what we have. The good lord has truly blessed you

[@mommabear2many]

Yes he has! And I agree 💯

[@BonniePhillips-m4h]

I appreciate your videos. And, you are certainly keeping it real. You work so hard in preparing for your family. Thanks for sharing. Doesn't matter what other people think. BP

[@mommabear2many]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@victorious3926]

Great video but please. When you get a chance, take care of the septic tank it is Unsanitary to leave it like that. And I'm sure that it has a smell when I was young. My mom's basement used to flood like that and feces used to come up from our bathroom It was so bad. Not saying that that's what's happening to your situation. So please don't misunderstand me and I apologize if I'm coming off wrong. I just know that when those things back up it's not a clean situation.

[@mommabear2many]

The water is from the rain outside. We have a stone foundation. We have a brand new septic and leech field.

[@victorious3926]

@@mommabear2many ok no problem God bless.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

What a great testimony. Ty for sharing. Your home is just fine. I'm glad you are more concerned about raising your children for God than worrying about keeping up with others. Your life does help others. You are raising a good Godly family and God will honor that. Be blessed friend.

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much! What a kind comment! I hope you have a blessed day!

[@deniseodaniels7356]

i love your house so much. its so homey and cozy. its sweet. and all your land and animals and gardening.i love your canning and baking and cooking too. your tunnel too. u are truly blessed. its those horrid hard times that make us realize how blessed we are. hugs to u. wishing u a Happy New Year too!.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes so true! Thank you!

[@16CENTS561]

Such a heartfelt sharing, God gave you a voice to touch others! ❤❤

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much!

[@starlingmorris648]

Thank you for sharing. It must not have been easy to do, but I’m sure that God will use it for His glory and to help someone.

[@mommabear2many]

I worry about what people might say but at the same time God gave me that story to share and learn from. I hope others might be blessed by it!

[@rosanna3714]

amazing how stocked up you are with such a large family!! good job!! doing such a great job !!💕

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much!!

[@VikingUffDa]

Be careful for electric in that water.

[@janiceanderson1151]

Your basement is amazing. So welll stocked with food. I have an ugly basement as well, but feel it is beautiful also. In the least, I have one and I'm able to put things there as God provides. You are a blessing to your family. Don't ever let anyone steal your joy. What an amazing testimony you have. God is good.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes! I bet your basement is incredible as well! Have a blessed night!

[@GardeningWarrior]

My Dr's have always encouraged me to eat legumes because they are good for diabetics as they are low in net carbs. However, I have type II diabetes, before my first pregnancy, I was a severe hypoglycemic who would often pass out because my blood sugar dropped too low. I live in a 850 square foot 2 bedroom apartment. I purchased 5 ince and 8 inch risers to raise the beds up to put buckets under. I use some buckets and put a vinyl tablecloth of therm and make them into "tables" in different areas for each child to have an art/craft or writing area. No one is any wiser because they just think I am weird and I am PERFECTLY ok with them not knowing its food.

[@mommabear2many]

Very creative! Thanks for sharing!

[@lswest1569]

I am enjoying your channel and feel I have learned. 🙂 Regarding what you were saying towards the end of the video, talking about "Perfect looking shelves or homes" I like that you are not putting down people (like me) that enjoy a overly clean, neat & well organized home and pantry. It may seem "perfect" to the outside world but for me as a child there were times I had to live in complete nastiness & unhygienic conditions that caused sickness and unneeded mental stress on several of us children. Therefore I over compensate and need to lighten up and not have everything in pristine order etc etc. So ... everyone has a story and I appreciate that you do not seem to judge and that I had an opportunity to share. You seem to be a wonderful wife and mother and an overall beautiful person. I am glad you have a channel. Wishing everyone a happy day.❤

[@mommabear2many]

My cousin is very similar I really like neat and clean it’s just not a reality in my world with homesteading and 12 children. I think though it’s so important to see where and why you might be the way you are. Kinda like I’m doing. We are all different and are blessed with different gifts and financial situations. I hope you have a blessed day!

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your heart. I was in a similiar situation as a young mom of 4 . God is goòd and he had a plan for us, through my difficult years I grew very close to the lord and felt his spirit there with me like never before His comfort and loving arms were literally on me and it carried me through when I had no one. Gods kindness and love for us is real , people just need to open their eyes to it.

[@mommabear2many]

Hugs. I would sh I knew the Lord at that point but I can now see how He was in it all. I’m so happy you were able to grow close to the Lord in those years. Hugs.

[@ashlieleavelle]

I am so sorry you were hungry. 😢 I am glad you are in a better situation now. I hope the flooding in your basement can get fixed.

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you. Something I hope many don’t ever half to feel.

[@16CENTS561]

I grew up in Ohio, it reminds me oh my childhood home and my grandmother basements. I really enjoy all of your videos.

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you. I would have loved to see that basement!

[@VikingUffDa]

I’d serve beans to the rest of the family and then the meal you have beans have her special food just for her so she won’t be tempted.

[@ritaslade2989]

I'm thankful for your videos God has truly Blessed you I enjoyed seeing your can goods praying for you and your family 💖😊God is so good 😊

[@mommabear2many]

We appreciate your prayers and yes God is so good. I feel so blessed!

[@Jverburgh]

Thank you, MommaBear, for sharing part of your back story. This means a lot to me. Especially to understand where you are coming from. You have come a long way and know how to survive. Way to go.

[@Jverburgh]

OH, thank you for sharing your food pantry. What an amazing pantry that you have.

[@mommabear2many]

You are so welcome! Have a great day!

[@joanngreen7059]

Thank you for your testimony I appreciated hearing it. And yes your basement is not perfect but it's very abundant with the blessings of God and your hard work. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@mommabear2many]

You are so welcome!

[@Robbiedrofpeg]

I have type 1. My body does better with beans than many other carby foods. I have no idea if it would work for your daughter that way, but you could start with 2 tablespoons, then up to 1\4 cup if she did ok with the 2 T. Everyone is different, but you will figure out what her body can handle over time. -Becky

[@marieparks5674]

I enjoy your vlog because you are real and I like that.

[@mommabear2many]

Thanks!

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

I do understand because when food scares i would let my two kids eat no matter if i could not my kids ate

[@mommabear2many]

((Hugs)))) I agree kids first.

[@normamccomas9272]

I think the basement is beautiful!! Sure wish I had one.Y'all are truly blessed❤❤🙏🙏xxoo

[@VikingUffDa]

I’m glad you’re real! It does encourage people. I agree many homesteaders are unreal picture perfect. We had an older house when we lived in the country. The entire wall caved in during a downpour. We lived in construction for most of my married life. I agree you should save enough food for long term emergencies. I am concerned about botulism even for the pigs or cross contamination. Even one tiny bit could be deadly. It’s not always apparent. You do so great! Be encouraged!

[@mommabear2many]

That must have been scary having a wall fall in yikes! I just want real people to see that they can do it too even if everything is not perfect. So glad to have people like you here! Thank you!

[@PlowAndPantryHomestead]

Thanks for sharing your real life. Your basement is a great space and you've set it up so well!

[@mommabear2many]

Thanks so much!

[@VikingUffDa]

What a remarkable testimony! His eyes are on the Sparrows and he will take care of your family, too. Our family has had tough times in the past as well and I’m like you.During those times I looked in my freezer and in my pantry and thanked God for his provision.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes I think you appreciate it more. If you have been through seasons without.

[@mariebrawley9314]

Ty for being real you are right I see so many people doing canning and the perfectly lined up jars that is not always true new sub❤🎉

[@mommabear2many]

So glad to have you here! Thanks for subscribing!

[@sheilacirioni4676]

❤need a boat huh?😊Bless your heart,you aren't starving..your hard work pays off.🤗

[@mommabear2many]

😂. I’ll canoe to get my green beans.

[@sheilacirioni4676]

@@mommabear2many There you go!! Gotta have a sense of humor or we will go crazy...🥰👍💝

[@jofowler7948]

Amen God Bless you and your Beautiful family hugs

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you! You too!

[@norahalmquist1345]

Are you kidding i wish i had that basement.and all that room

[@cheriland7461]

I have been so drawn to your family and channel since I viewed the first episode. I could not understand it, but I got it now. Kindred spirits ...been there -done that. Thank you for sharing your story. Thank you, GOD, for bringing me through my life and finding this beautiful family. You have an amazing heart and are extremely generous. Thank you again for sharing yourself with us.

[@mommabear2many]

Thanks so much for being here! Glad to have Friends like you!

[@picking4profit]

I remember going without so I could feed my daughter, that is why I prep today so I don't have to do that again!. You have been through so much adversity, which I wouldn't wish on anyone.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes once you know how it could be it makes you prepare for that never to happen again. Hugs 😊

[@jenniferbanks2241]

Thank you for sharing even though I’m crying for you. I’m going through a very rough chapter in my life and it’s always good to be reminded that it can be worse, no offense. I’m one of those people that doesn’t have space for a lot of storage. I live in a 16x80 mobile home. I can’t plant a lot because the landlord won’t allow it. What I did plant last year grew beautifully but never produced so anything that I have canned is from food pantries or stuff I bought at the farmers market when I was able to purchase in bulk.

[@mommabear2many]

((Hugs)). It sound like you are doing a wonderful job with what you have.

[@e.cahill9594]

I have been watching a lot of your video’s Mammabear, I have never seen a pantry like this! Thank you for showing real life! I need to start do more food storage. I am learning so much from you. I am sure families now dealing with the hurricane and not having a way to get to the grocery store…. hopefully have some food storage. A lesson for all of us. Thank you for sharing such a personal story how you struggled early on and not having enough food. My heart breaks hearing this, but I understand more how important all the hard work you put into canning for your family!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mommabear2many]

Yes I really hope more will get more prepared. I mean if you lost your house it wouldn’t help but if you were trapped it would. It’s so very sad.

[@nicoleshupe9134]

That is the biggest pantry I’ve ever seen. Impressive.

[@mommabear2many]

Lol thank you big pantry for a big family I think it suits us well!

[@beckysmith4243]

Squash casserole would be good also

[@mommabear2many]

Yummy!

[@LindaASJ]

When people comment that you have too much food, they just really don’t know what it’s like to have a big family. Looking at the amount of food you have, I’m sure you have to stay on top of it to stretch it out for 14 people.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes exactly!

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

I live in real world i have 8 5 gallon buckets of beans

[@mommabear2many]

I’ll keep them as well just more in long term and experiment maybe once she can get an insulin pump with how they affect her.

[@valerieholmes808]

I think you should be proud of your food storage. It's a lot of work. Everyone has the right to be proud of whatever you have and all the work that you do.

[@mommabear2many]

Aw thank you. I am glad for it and yes you are right it is hard work but so worth it in the end.

[@paulettegatheridge2048]

I am so impressed with your basement stash. I have canned and know how much work it is. My husband loved home canned tomatoes. You have everything organized so good. Thumbs up to you 👍👍👍 yes God has blessed us.

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you! I bet your husband is blessed by your canning efforts as well.

[@sheilacirioni4676]

What about beand,anything in moderation...small amount of beans,like lentils. 😮Is she type 1,or 2?😊

[@mommabear2many]

She is type 1 we are learning what affects her and how it affect her. So right now they are off the list. Once she is more stable we will take things one by one and see how she does.

[@kellytunney-samson7776]

you are an inspiration. I pray that hunger in the world disappears and thank you for sharing your testimony. I too was a single mom with zero support, then met my husband and had a second child when my children were 9 and15 I became a widow. l now know why I feel a connection. That was 22 years ago, and I remember being so lost about how we were going to survive. well, we did with the basics I worked hard ...I raised amazing children who are great adults...I know my faith and endurance got us through all the struggles and hardship. as i always say to my children one foot in front of the other and things always get better!!!

[@mommabear2many]

(((Hugs)))) sounds like we might just be kindered spirits as Anne Shirley would say. Your children are blessed to have you as a momma!

[@TakeMetoTammysHouse]

Hi Mama Bear! Thank you for your testimony, very moving. The Lord Jesus is so very good to us. I also have what I call my "overflow pantry." I don't can, except dry can with my food saver attachment. Things like rice, beans, peas, pasta. I totally agree with you, we need to be prepared with a well stocked pantry. I started building up our food pantry right before the big C hit. Having extra food has been a blessing when we are short on money. Thank you for addressing that everything you see in homesteading videos is not always as perfect as it seems. It can be very deceiving. Lord knows things are not perfect on my home front either. I was just telling my husband, our place needs so much work, inside and out. But that takes money, and with the economy the way it is, money is not always available. I am also very thankful for what I have. Love your videos. Take care sweet lady. - tammy⚘️⚘️

[@mommabear2many]

Hugs yes everything does take money and time. I love the song one day at a time sweet Jesus. Somedays it’s one moment instead. But just walking in faith daily helps us through that next step somedays.

[@1jmass]

Your videos never fail to leave me inspired. God has blessed you with 14 beautiful children, and He will continue to see that they are provided for. You have been given the knowledge and ability to find ways to keep them fed and clothed. In addition, in so many of your videos you relate stories of extra folks joining your family for meals on the regular and how you share whatever you have with those who need a little help. Bless you. Totally off topic, I am curious about how you determine how much of each type of food you will need for each meal. I realize that so much of this just comes with the experience of cooking three meals a day, but you make it seem so simple. It is mind boggling to me to see you just go through the freezers and somehow know what and how much to pull out for meals, canning, or making freezer meals. Also, as your family grows, not only in number but in age/appetite, at what point do you realize it is time to increase the amounts needed? For instance, instead of needing say 3 pounds of meat or 4 quarts of something canned, that you actually need one more to adequately make an enough to go around? Just curious.

[@mommabear2many]

I’ll make a little short about this. I’ll try to do it today.

[@bethaspell1827]

I love soup with squash and ham the sweet salty thing is yummy

[@mommabear2many]

That sound yummy! I did bacon before that was yummy. I’ll try that thanks for sharing!

[@bethaspell1827]

@@mommabear2many might become a regular

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Can your beans if you have jars

[@sherylh4780]

I am 72 and I can say from my experience that how you start off in life does not necessarily mean it will be where you end up. God bless you and your family.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

You cook turkey save bones stock

[@KateBurt-b4e]

I too, as a child and teenager went through hard times. We were a family with 7 kids. I understand your story 100%. I volunteer at a food pantry and see so many struggling.

[@mommabear2many]

Yes I used to volunteer as well at a good pantry. Now I’m kind of involved in a different way. It’s so hard to watch struggle. Hugs for you and your journey.

[@brandynash1409]

Love this! Thank you so much for showing. It was very helpful!

[@mommabear2many]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great day!

[@susanlizottealbert3825]

God bless you for showing us that god can help you survive when you can help your self. Thanks for sharing your life with us so we can learn how to live as simply as we get allowed to continue to move forward.

[@mommabear2many]

What a sweet comment. Thank you!

[@RaeRoberts-k7w]

U can always take the cheap steaks and put them in the food processor and make hamburger from them

[@LindaASJ]

Type 1 diabetes is so weird. What spikes one person may not affect another person much at all. My husband can eat a banana no issues. Our friend who is also type I goes through the roof. You may want to test different types of beans. For example yellow & red potatoes for my hubs, no issues. Russet potatoes through the roof

[@mommabear2many]

Yes I will eventually. You are so right about every type 1 being different! I’m making notes on lots of foods.

[@annlockey8552]

Could you use some of the beans for your husbands lunches to help you rotate out or is it the smell of anything cooking that brings the kids to the kitchen😊 like mine😅

[@mommabear2many]

Lol good idea! Thanks!

[@kaybarrett8619]

Your canning is amazing!! You have worked very hard on it.

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you!

[@bettytrotman2124]

Bless you baby. Sorry you had to go through this.Happy you are doing well now. Sending love ❤️ and hugs

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much!

[@andreaontour8961]

In Germany we eat 100 pound per year and i thought, that this is a lot! 😊

[@ReneeOh]

Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless you ❤

[@mommabear2many]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessicaphillips3085]

Love your channel, was watching one of your older videos where you out the needing to use up shop cans on a table so it was in your face to use in meals.loved seeing the pile getting smaller as you cooked. Maybe you could do the same with your home canned goods and put them on a table so you can see them daily and plan from those ? So much hard work gone into the canning :)

[@mommabear2many]

Ok good idea!

[@VikingUffDa]

I guess the people who suggest you sell your meat may not understand how much a family of 14 goes through - plus to have enough to keep you through the rest of the winter and through next fall until you butcher again. However, in the future have you thought of raising extra animals for selling?

[@mommabear2many]

No not up here we did try years ago but we need to buy our hay so it increases our cost. Most people around here are poor they want to pay grocery store prices for grass fed beef. I can’t even grow it for that amount. We are trying to get the back pasture cleared to help.

[@catherinebennet]

My basement looks like that way too often. 😩 I hate it when it floods. I built shelves like you did. I’m always worried my lids will rust. Our first furnace actually did. And unfortunately it’s doing it again. 😞

[@joanngreen7059]

I rent and they put the furnace on two cinder blocks that helps. Can't say what they would do for the hot water heater.

[@catherinebennet]

@@joanngreen7059mine is on cinder blocks too

[@mommabear2many]

Ugg frustrating. Ours is on cinder blocks thankfully.

[@amyt3327]

❤I have watched this video several times. I love how real you are. It's so important for people to see reality. There are very few of us who have the "perfection" shown in so many KZbin videos. You are awesome!

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much!! There’s nothing wrong with the perfection I think many enjoy that especially when is calm and quiet. Kinda dreamy to the viewer. I think it’s good to see both sides.

[@Alittlelady83]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are so amazing!! This was an awesome video

[@mommabear2many]

Thank you so much!! I hope you have a blessed day!

[@Alittlelady83]

Thank you God’s blessings to you and your family .

[@alyndoyle5378]

I think split peas are ok. Seems like I looked it up and no carbs. This is what google says: The high fibre content of split peas helps control blood sugar levels while lowering cholesterol. Moreover, the soluble fibre in this low glycemic food inhibits carbohydrate absorption, allowing glucose to be delivered slowly and evenly, preventing a blood sugar increase.J

[@mommabear2many]

Good to know thanks!

[@alyndoyle5378]

I make split pea soup about once per month.@@mommabear2many

[@Myfavorites877]

I’m so sorry about all the water in your basement! I really don’t know how you do it all. You’re a much tougher person than I could ever be. I’ve never raised 14 children and had to keep so much food on hand. I grew up poor so I’ve always been a frugal person. I did the best I could with what I had and raised two children and even that was tough. Please forgive me. I never mean to be judgmental. I made a comment that was not meant to be unkind but now I know it was. I could blame it on my OCD but I won’t. Sometimes we forget everyone doesn’t come from the same background. You’ve reminded me that even though I grew up poor I was actually rich. I wish you and your family many blessings. I looked for a way to email you and found none. So please accept my apology in the way it’s intended and not in my scrambled up, poorly written words. God bless you! P. S. I’m not a troll. I’m just an imperfect person who has been humbled and asks your forgiveness.

[@mommabear2many]

Aww your so sweet! Its ok I appreciate your apologies. We all have different lives and different ways. Its hard also to have all your bad sides out on youtube. But I also know alot of "perfect" videos that in real life its definitively not so pretty. KZbinrs show mostly the good sides I want the good bad and the ugly. WHY? Because I want people to know that they don't have to be perfect there house, family, walk with the Lord are all there personal journeys. Most likely my comment was not even regarding your comment. Because honestly if someone is supper rude I block them right away. You are here :) Have a blessed day!

[@Myfavorites877]

@@mommabear2many Thank you! I’ve seen how people nitpick everything apart on some people’s videos. I said I would never be that person. I think I strive for perfection in my own home and life and always miss the mark. It makes me feel like a failure at times. I think I’ve fallen into a trap of the devil expecting everything to be perfect. Guess I’ve watched too many of those “perfect” KZbin videos. I think I’ll start trying to more thankful and even though things don’t turn out like I want it to. God gives grace to the humble. Guess God isn’t finished with me yet!

[@ritabaker3113]

🙏🙏

[@n.a.garciafamily]

How do we help you with that water in your basement?

[@mommabear2many]

We just pump it out normally it will pump out in about 6-8 hours but the weather has been horrible here.

[@n.a.garciafamily]

@@mommabear2many Oh that is such good news! I hope it wasn't taken negatively or like I was judging you, I wasn't 🤠 I just wanted a fellow Mama's basement to be dry ❤️

[@Layla-ir3sl]

I may have missed it, but why is there water in your basement?

[@mommabear2many]

I live in a house built in 1890’s with a stone foundation very common.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Do you diabetes cookbook