Getting It Done With NO POWER! My Homemaker Life

[@shesinherapron]

We do have two Colman stoves a big standing one. That’s is in storage and need to bring it here. We also have a small one that is here and all I need to do is hook up the propane. Just having the electricity just for a few hours was very eye opening. I need to learn to do a lot on my own Incase Deric is not around.

[@kellieschmaus1]

stoke up on propane canisters too

[@kellieschmaus1]

be glad your power not hooked to your water

[@traceywye6504]

Large bottles of water a largeone 4or s littlers for water supply cut off.

[@judimardula8685]

Be careful using propane in the house. They sell portable battery operated carbon monoxide detectors that are inexpensive and should be in everyone’s supplies.

[@marge3157]

I think it was winter 2002 and we had a doozey storm that knocked the power out. I live in a very rural area of Central Oregon, nearest neighbor can't be seen but only a mile down the road. I ran about 5 miles out of town to my well stocked Mormon friends house for lamp oil (she taught me after how to be prepared) and stopped by another friend to check on her and her toddler and 3 day old baby. Both our husbands are truck drivers and were on the road. She took batteries out of the baby seat for a flashlight but was worried about getting cold because they did not have a wood burning stove. So an hour later they came to my house and we had a big camp out in my living room. 2 moms 5 kids one dog and a memory we will remember forever.

[@sandimasmama823]

What a sweet memory that will be!! 😍😍

[@LindaASJ]

After the power outage last February here in TX, we finally took this seriously and got it together. I already had food storage but we found through the process that we were not prepared. We’re prepared now. We have a home safety review scheduled every quarter where we not only check all our supplies but we go through procedures on how to do things like draining the pool equipment and hooking up the generator. My husband travels for our business so we have to be ready if he’s here or not

[@karenfisher7753]

A suggestion for the freezers. Freeze a cup of water. The put a coin on top. Then you know if the freezer has started to defrost if the coin is at the bottom of the cup.

[@nearlyorganicnoshing2798]

We have multiple generators, including one that hooks up to our tractor. The larger ones, run our entire house, and require multiple steps. I asked Chris to write out directions for each one, step by step, (you can even take pictures, of certain buttons and switches, to look for), print everything out and laminate it, and attach to whatever machine you are dealing with. Chris has even recorded, a step by step video for family we have loaned generators to, so they could easily follow along, and safely operate it.

[@compiticny1445]

That's great. We are a little technology challenged and have our daughter walk us through solutions to get us going on our PC/Phones and write down the step-by-step method. Never know when we may need the information again. Called her a while ago and explained the problem and heard someone saying sounded just like her parents. Said they could have at least waited until we hung up, but had a laugh also.

[@victorialg1270]

This is why I keep one weeks worth of open, heat and eat meals. My own jarred beef stew, chicken alfredo, chilli, etc. It is also great for the times my schedule gets wonky or I'm not feeling well. I prefer an ingredient pantry, but a small amount of convenience is so helpful.

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Not judging, because I know the inconvenience and struggle. But this is the difference in food storage and prepping. Don't forget you have a grill which is great for emergency cooking.

[@carolynb1547]

@Iamlove Iampeace I have thought about that a lot. What's the alternative?

[@teresaluders1805]

I always fill my propane tanks up in the fall for our propane grill. Have two. Might get a 3rd one.

[@angeloverturff3826]

@Iamlove Iampeace Maybe you could feed those starving people?

[@DB-xo6xh]

@@carolynb1547 I recently found a great tip for that. Simply season your food AFTER cooking. If u cook your food without all of the spices, it won't be so fragrant. If you're constantly cooking fragrant food, then people will know you're still eating well and will be interested to see what you have and possibly take it from you.

[@jenniferjuranko1617]

I love that you are keeping it real and showing that these are things that we all need to prepare for. No need to panic but rely on what you or I should say we have planned for. Love your channel!!!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Oh my goodness, Kimmie, thank you for such a sweet shoutout. You were amazing on the show. People want you to come back.

[@midgesilvers9316]

I'm not judging my no means I'm in the same boat with not knowing how to use certain pieces of equipment, we need to make it a point to do a walk through for what ifs next time. We need to make it a point to practice when we can to get a better feel of doing it ourselves. Thanks so all the tips over the years

[@Birdhouselady]

One thing I do is freeze a small plastic container then when it is frozen I put a penny on top of the ice. If you find the penny at the bottom of the container you know they electric has been off too long and your food has thawed

[@mrsf6868]

This is the 3rd year in a row I pull up your clam chowder video and cook along with you!! Nothing says cold weather to me like your clam chowder 🙂. The comments are off on that video so I just wanted to say thank you again for sharing all of your recipes. You've given us one of our new family comfort foods 🥰.

[@traceywye6504]

This is were uht shelf stored in storage room, milk, juice, store, they would surive with out a fridges and is cold out put in plastic or cool box (old student trick) and put outside that way to chill add thermometer to see temp!!!

[@kathyjohnson409]

Went back to add the thumbs up!!! Trying to do better on Remembering! LOVE ALL YR VIDEOS! We survived the February freeze here in Texas..originally from Wyoming so we know how to survive in situations like that but..heartbroken for those who don't. Its very difficult here because the homes are built different and it does become very difficult if you don't know what to do. We hauled so much water to keep our LIVESTOCK alive

[@cgd1125]

In MA we just had a Nor'easter and lost power for 3 days. If anyone can I strongly recommend getting a generator. We just had our electric panel updated and bought a generator a few months ago. It was so nice not to worry about the cold food and to have heat. Having canned goods on hand worked out great because we could only use the top of our gas stove without electricity. These days it's good to be prepared for anything.

[@carinacarroll1980]

We lose power sometimes and so hubby started getting ready. We have solar panels that can charge phones, emergency kits and 2 generators. The big one ran our fridge and computer. We have solar light bulbs as well. And hubby also started a garden and we have chickens so we get eggs everyday. We also have a small food stock but need to stock up so much more but just don't have the room. We're still preparing as hubby just built a brick oven and stove that runs on fire wood.

[@judimardula8685]

Our power was out for 14 hours due to the recent nor’easter. While I had plenty of led lanterns, I had never used my little butane stove. I was amazed at how easy it was to use. It was a good time to see what worked and what did not. Even though it was chilly in the house, I did not try my Mr. Buddy heater. I realized I should get a 12 foot hose and filter so I can use my 20 gallon propane tank. I also realized having all of my small propane bottles in the shed was not a good idea. A small tote near the back porch should house about nine of them.

[@Sheywh12]

Do you mind me asking which butane stove you purchased? I’ve been trying to decide on one for hubby and. Myself last winter we were down big time in Texas with no power for over 24 hours it was rough Thanks for any and all advice you may have Take Care Sheila

[@judimardula8685]

@@Sheywh12 I got an Iwatani. I purchased gas one stoves for my sister and two daughters last Christmas. They are all about the same. For comparison google butane stoves that caterers use. Butane should be stored in the house as it should not be in freezing temps.

[@goldenretrievermom7945]

But use propane outside, not inside.

[@Sheywh12]

@@judimardula8685 Thank you 😊

[@EriCraftCreations]

I love having chickens. I also have ducks and geese! I love our Feathered friends. Thanks for sharing your chickens with us today!

[@nancystewart2063]

If our power goes out we do have a generator, but we only use it for long emergencies. I could use the burner on the side of my bbq. We also have an outdoor burner aka fish cooker I could cook on. My husband got a Blackstone grill we could use too plus a coalman stove. If we lose power we also lose our water since we are on a well, that part sucks. Thankfully we haven't lost power for more than a few hours in this house. My mom was once out of power for almost 2 wks, she cooked steaks and such in her fireplace using a cast iron skillet. We did loan them our generator but it couldn't run everything in their house. Make sure your chickens have roosts inside the coop especially with winter coming.

[@madeleinsmith]

In South-Africa we have loadshedding. This is basicallly when our local power supplier decides that they are not producing enough power and then our power will be turned off each day or every second day for a certain time. In my town our power (in the zone that we fall under) goes off every second day from 6 - 8.30 at night.

[@shereebrunsdon8087]

I was mention the same. Yet again here in south africa. Something you dont get used too.

[@narelleworks8448]

I can’t imagine how difficult that must be.

[@amypletcher4411]

We have a blackstone for camping and a Coleman stove just need to have our propane tanks full and a few on hand would be a good idea!

[@dancieteague6854]

On that sausage patties you got from walmart it was 4.89 now 7.59 . our family use to by it all the time but it's not in budget any more. We have to adjust a lot on budget lately. Been thinking ahead with holidays coming. Getting stuff now.

[@jennylynn9835]

Our power went out the other day at 8pm. I lit my oil lamps and enjoyed the quiet.

[@gracielee4561]

Can't help but remember how determined you were that there would be no dog. Look at you now! I truly believe that Paige hit you in the heart more than anyone else in the family!

[@homesweettrailer7565]

All American Sun oven 🌞. Might be something to look at for your prep supplies. My hubby & I have been full time rv’ers for almost 9 years now, 90% of our time is off grid. Needless to say I have backups for my backups (propane, butane, solar power & solar oven….and of course good old cast iron Dutch oven on a fire).

[@jenboyles5381]

Remember to keep a BBQ lighter on hand even if you don't do candles etc. Gas stoves have electric ignition so you'll need to light it in a power outage.

[@GoingGreenMom]

At least you still had running water.... here if we lose power we also lose water depending on if there is a maintenance person around to hook up a generator....

[@robinmci67]

I love having the bag of cooked bacon from Costco. I can toss it in a small skillet to crisp it up as a topping, get a little bacon fat off before using or add to recipes to cook AND it is already chopped up, just spoon it out of the bag.

[@lottis81]

I started a food storage 2 years ago its still small but its only me and my boyfriend.We mostly have grains, water and dry soups , sugar, powdered milk, some meds and hygiene items. I do have a small garden every year hoping to start canning tomatosauce next year if i get alot of tomatoes and put down in the storage too to rotate mostly in pizza sauce form. and if i get cucumbers im making canned pickles too. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment with a smaller yard so we do what we can.

[@CynthiaVicario]

Thanks for sharing. I also live in an apartment and wondered if I should grow a couple of vegetables in containers on my balcony . It’s just my daughter and I and I started food storage prepping 2 years ago after viewing Kiimie’s videos. Keep up the great work .👏🏽👍🏽

[@lottis81]

@@CynthiaVicario Theres never a too small place to start something to grow theres so many smart pots and planters these days to grow more then you think you can.

[@laureemarshall3924]

I’m envious that you have water with no power. We live on a well and with no power comes no water. I had to learn how to use the generator it’s not hard! You’ve got this. ❤️

[@kelliromaire1792]

I felt this so bad! We were with out power for 2 weeks for hurricane ida and first time with a well

[@mollymo-57]

We had a cistern put in with a hand pump for this very reason. So glad we did. Check out pricing in your area.

[@rondap.328]

Lol..my kids still ask if we have water when the lights are out even though we moved years ago to a place that we have water regardless

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

We always have water with no power, also our water is town water, but it is gravity fed. Never loose pressure.

[@trinasaussiegarden244]

Lost power 8 hours last week and five days last June. Generators kept us going! I had to get them set up as my husband was also out of state the entire time.

[@beachblond1968]

We were blessed to be able to buy a generator yesterday. First thing I want to do is learn to hook it up.

[@Birdhouselady]

My sister just bought a Camp chef out door camp oven. IT RUNS ON PROPANE. It looks like it will work real good. It's not too big either. Might come in handy

[@mirandapanda8228]

As awful as this is for you, as a viewer it emphasises the importance of your food storage system and how you never really know what is around the corner and how useful canned food can be in these situations. Thanks for showing how to keep calm in this situation xxx

[@OldCritters]

Kimmy I made corn chowder yesterday lol. That was a great video, practical and felt like the old vlogs with kids I enjoyed. I like all your videos tho. I don’t comment a lot but I’ve been with you since you had 29k subs. Hard to believe the kids are so grown up. It’s a joy, I’m glad your still here ! 👍💞 Carrie

[@crystalm7732]

We've been pretty lucky storm wise here in NC. Haven't had a major power loss in a few years. I say that and come January/February watch there be an ice storm. I've been feeling pretty good lately after months of medical things that are still up in the air but might just take time. So I've been slowly getting things done. And finding a way around my temporary limitations. I keep telling myself I'm not behind I'm jumping in where I can. Have a great day!

[@heatheraz4680]

We have a digital thermometer in our fridge and freezer. The hub is on the counter and tells me what the temp is in those items at all times. When the temp gets up to a certain degree I can run the generator to get it back down. We also have one in our rv which has come in very handy.

[@montanagirl4530]

where did you get that?

[@heatheraz4680]

@@montanagirl4530 I ordered it in Amazon. It is an ACU RITE. Model 06043. It comes with 3 sensors.

[@montanagirl4530]

@@heatheraz4680 thanks! Great idea!

[@keithr5031]

you can get a egg organizer where you put your new eggs in and take the older ones first. Not sure what it is called but have seen them on amazon

[@juliespencer1164]

great video Kimmy, yes best to get prepared in case Deric is not around. losing your electricity is a bummer, you kept really calm. we used to have power cuts regular here in England not so much now. need to invest in a gas stove just in case. never know when things just happen. xxx

[@hillaryenloe]

I just wanted to say that I am thankful for you Kimmy!

[@shesinherapron]

Thank you Hillary!

[@katinic3125]

I am in Maine and I have seen the low supply of eggs in the stores. Luckily my aunt has chickens so I have a connection! I’m definitely sensing that we are going to be going back into the food shortage in the grocery stores as we head into winter.

[@nspindlow5046]

I cannot afford a good generator and fortunately the area we live in rarely has outages. We keep extra propane tanks for our gas grill, which has the side burner. So we can cook. Lots of heavy blankets, working on a good wool blanket.

[@terrijob7818]

I will definitely make this corn chowder. Yum. I also made your creamy Italian potato soup. It was wonderful. You are a true inspiration.

[@loriseverns8363]

Put a movers blanket or blanets over them like wrap it will stay colder longer. You should always fill freezer with water bottles to fill on space and newspapers. And a couple pieces of charcoal to keep oders at bay.

[@manonvanleijen4605]

You are lucky i live in Hungary where power outage are on a regular basis . And no power also means no water. Since we use a well with pump. So we always have to be sure that we have bottled water to drink, cook and flush the toilet. Luckily we also have a gas stove and head true wood stove and not a central hating systeem that needs electricity

[@yvonnestyhr8308]

My sister and I are now in love with the gold tube of Loreal lipstick as well. My favorite is #129, so beautiful! I add some matching lip gloss and it is amazing.

[@debinnashville2009]

I am proud of you for having a solar-powered generator. That is what I want to get. When you have a chance, please do a video on how to use it so we can get it too and be prepared. I intentionally have some electric appliances so I can use them with a battery backup. I have a flat griddle for grilled cheese or hamburgers and I have an Instant Pot slow cooker for non-grill things.

[@amandawilder7353]

That's cool the water works while electric is out, we are on a well and its always something we dont have when the power blows.

[@utoniaraaf7367]

Good learning experience for all of us. Our well pump is electric so we lose water when our electricity goes out.since I'm diabetic, I had to use our camper refrigerator to keep my insulin in. I always have all my lanterns, candles and flashlights in one area.

[@gailcoolidge3522]

I live in Maine. Wal-Mart can tend to have many shortages including eggs. We also have other local stores that are quite stocked. I Love your vlogs. I have been watching your Thanksgiving and Christmas vlogs getting ready for the holidays 🌞

[@audreyhertz301]

I am from Maine too!

[@heatherwelland8245]

When you cook the eggs in your home you dispose of the eggs in the trash can correct well found out that if you give the egg shells back to the chickens it gives the eggs a bit of the strongest shell the next time when they come out of the chicken a calcium boost some people might think it's disgusting but actually it does work

[@framseen2]

Yes that's correct! But you do have to make sure that you crunch the shells up really well before you give them to the chickens, otherwise they will start eating their own eggs because they get used to eating the shells that look like eggs. We learned the hard way on that one 😜 once a chicken starts eating their eggs you can't teach them not to

[@Blessedgal_3897]

I love how you said about the homemaker. You're 100% right. Our prices have done up a lot in GA too and some shortages.

[@user-ub6ow2zq5b]

Love the video. I'm watching while I eat breakfast. We are getting some construction done on our back yard this week so that's interesting, I just put a slow cooker meal on for our dinner tonight 😀

[@ruthmanor70]

We had our power go out for over a week on Christmas in the 1990's and we used our gas grill to cook on and the wood stove to cook on as well as heat the house. We bought a generator since then, but we still have our wood stove upstairs to use if it became necessary for heating and cooking. We cooked our entire Christmas Day dinner on the woodstove that year.

[@mollymo-57]

Use your gas grill and cast iron skillets. I picked up a small propane counter top stove for my son and his family as they live in the city. ALWAYS KEEP a couple extra full propane tanks for your gas grill. No gas grill, use your charcoal grill or a fire pit. Bundle up if it’s cold and pretend your winter camping. Have fun with it!! Love your videos! I’m 64 and you have taught me many things! Keep up the great work!! ♥️

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You shouldn’t use them in the house, though.

[@paigesteele4406]

You should be canning a lot of that beef and have it shelf stable. You can make your frozen butter into ghee and it makes it shelf stable, no need to can it

[@kimberleeb1581]

Get an egg spiral. Put the new eggs in the top, use the older eggs from the bottom. Always float your eggs, before using. Crack each egg in a small cup or bowl before adding to other ingredients.

[@tiffanymengor217]

I was in a rut on what to make tonight and I have all those things in my pantry and potatoes that are about to go bad. I’m going to make that today after work

[@marybarton9792]

That's why I always liked gas stoves, it helps in those situations. I love corn chowder too, it looked so yummy.

[@jennmacfarland6965]

Mainer here. I've seen less eggs than normal on the shelves, but that's everything. I'm in Southern Maine and visit about 6 stores in my area. Plenty of people sell their fresh eggs, so I'm sure people will adapt of need be. We also lose power for days a time and several times a year. Utilize your grill, and have plenty of canned things like ravioli. We also use a camping percolator for hot water to make ramen or oatmeal, etc.

[@sarsar5099]

Southern Maine here as well. I agree. I am seeing shortages here and there esp in NH.

[@dianridebeer1419]

Living in South Africa power outages are part of our daily lives it is called load shedding. Many households have generators and a extra gas stove for this. Also water tanks.

[@robinweber4646]

If I could suggest have a couple of days a month we’re you go with out your electricity. Practice. It will make you more prepared.

[@amacauley1566]

Not sure if you knew but you can crunch up the egg shells and give them back to your chickens, it is actually very good for them and they love them :)

[@jenniferwang3489]

Glad your power came back on. We also have an electric stove, but we did buy a butane single burner. If we needed to use it, our dining table is solid wood, and we would cook on it near the open window. We live in a duplex near several other duplexes and I don't know how a generator would work for us since most of the outside is shared space.

[@susans9491]

You could possibly use a solar generator, the generator could be indoors (no exhaust) with just the solar panels out on the deck, porch, balcony or patio.

[@MyCricketGirl]

We lost power for 8 days in Florida after hurricane Irma. The heat and humidity were worse than the cooking without power 🥵. It definitely showed us what worked and what didn’t. I have since bought a solar shower lol. After being in the heat all day, ice cold water for a shower doesn’t feel as good as you might think 🥶.

[@amymarie8999]

at least you can use your water! we live in the country and when the power goes out, we lose water due to the well pump running on electric. so no washing dishes, laundry or even flushing toilets . we are getting our generator hooked up soon, just in case

[@melodystull19]

The next house you buy it is worth while to get a whole house generator. We were without power for 8 days lost everything in our freezer. It was a hard loss and costly

[@cynthiafisher9907]

If you have a gas stove, you can start canning up the thawed food so you don’t lose everything.

[@quevidalamia1081]

I love you video Kimmy! As a prepper we have a generator, a gas stove, 2 wood burning fireplaces, a full stocked pantry, freezer, outdoor fridge shoutout to all the awesome tips in the comments! Also I love your chickens once we move we def investing in a greenhouse and chickens.

[@tammykirby6926]

I've been using Silverstone for years! It's my hands down favorite.

[@mandyfortune7992]

I remember as a kid in the 70s the uk had power cuts all the time . As a kid i loved it we had emergency candles and played cards ....spooky stories ....my mum never filled freezer just what was needed just in case . Them were the days lol . Hope youre all ok x

[@Annaway-rv6dm]

I remember that too. Also thinking the Russians had dropped the bomb and just waiting. Look where we are now friends, where will the next 50 years take us? Life is amazing, never know what is going to happen next. Prepare for the worst hope for the best. I am from cheltenham Gloucestershire. Now live in Utah USA.

[@GraceOfGuadalupe]

Corn Chowdah (my Mom was born and raised in Maine) is a staple in our house! So yummy!

[@suefox5162]

we cannot get the sweet baby rays onion mustart bb sauce. glad your power back on. we live in ohio and we have a ralston purina dog food factory beening built in the next town. 10 minutes away. our power due to construction has gone out over 25 times in a yr. a few times due to storms

[@cheriblossom3777]

Awe that’s so sweet you snuggling with your fur baby 🐶

[@melindafalls1227]

you can hang a head of cabbage in the chicken pen on a string and they can peck at it. it swings its fun .

[@nynn6475]

I would have pulled out my cooler , opened my frig to get what I needed for the day put it in there. If it was cold out side would of taken cooler to deck. I would also pulled from frig before I went to the food storage. But that's just me.

[@fendtman55]

My grandma used to break her egg shells up in a baking pan, and toast them then she fed them back to the chickens, I forget why .Oh it gives them extra calcium.

[@sallyhudson7196]

We just experienced a 36 hour power outage. We had a very bad storm here in Massachusetts. We do have a generator, so we didn’t lose any food. The stores have been mobbed with people having to restock everything.

[@jamiekendall7245]

So with no power a fully stocked freezer unopened will stay frozen for over 7 days without power our electric co-OP told us that. We live in the boondocks of upstate ny so if we loose power we loose everything. Thank goodness I have a gas stove. Just an FYI about your freezer. Also here is a quick and easy cornchower recipe. Half pound bacon cooked crisp and crumbled set aside save half the drippings, to that add 1-2 large onions chopped, saute til translucent turn off. In separate pot peel and chop about 4-6 yellow flesh potatoes just slightly cover them with chicken stock cook til tender, DO NOT DRAIN. Add potatoes and stock to onions put on simmer, now add 3 cans whole corn juice and all and 3 cans creamed corn stir til blended add 1t pepper, then add 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream or half and half heat but do not boil serve top with crumbled bacon! This soup is AMAZING we read it with crusty bread. Everyone asks for this recipe. I dont6 add any salt because the bacon and the stock and canned veg have salf in them you can add it either at the table or to taste while cooking. ENJOY1❤

[@momof226]

Lol “Yes I’m vlogging, that’s what I do! She’s in her apron. Your wife might like me!” LOL you crack me up.

[@helenhelps9619]

Potatoes can be cooked in the microwave in 7 or 8 minutes. Diced and in water.👍👍💞

[@karbear26]

That’s good that you have water. My parents have well water so when the power goes out no water since you need electricity to pump it out of the ground! They have a generator. I get nervous when the power goes out in our house we have a sump pump in the basement and it would flood the basement without it! We do have a battery back up on it! We just got solar panels on our house so shouldn’t have any problems with that anymore!

[@StaciePfeiffer]

Add least you have water when your electric goes out. Out in the country we don't since we need electric to run the pump.

[@louiserenton9380]

I would open the fridge quickly for milk etc. It won’t make that much difference if the power is going to be off for only a few hours. Power outages are common enough and only a real concern if off for a whole day or more.

[@sadieesther9721]

Kimmy it’s November 2!! I hear the Christmas music in your video! 😍 I can’t believe 2021 is almost over

[@btolson66]

Last time ours was out we grilled .even did pancakes 🥞!👌🙏🙏

[@kathywebster9167]

Also good to be prepared and have your phone charged especially when no power .. nice to have fresh chicken eggs .. we have 5 just enough for 2 of us xo

[@hootowlholler3760]

You handled the situation like a champ! Proud of you.💜🙏💜

[@melindasturdivant6959]

If ours out for long. We have a fire pit in yard and cast iron pans.

[@marciflores472]

if possible I need help buying a generator, how do you know how big or which would be good to keep the fridge and freezer running?

[@amypletcher4411]

😋 yummy!! I don't care for mushrooms matter a fact, might be allergic to them. What could I use in place of cream of mushroom in many recipes?

[@Sinatra4]

Have a blessed night Kimmy and Fam💗

[@LifesLittleThingz]

I hate when we lose power but I'm glad yours came on quickly. Love the new lipstick on you 😍 Oh my goodness, now I'm hungry for corn chowder!

[@wildshadowstar]

I just got transition lenses when I got my new glasses. I’m near sighted, and while my prescription didn’t change, I needed new frames as they were all bent up. I could have gone with a second pair that were sunglasses, but I didn’t want to keep having to switch between the two, as I’m likely to forget or drop (or whatever).

[@Maranatha_Acres]

I was taken aback to hear you say you went to Lacrosse. I live near La Crosse, WI and did not know there was a Lacrosse, UT!! LOL

[@ThisMainerMom]

I caught the interview with Denise Jordan and I loved it!! Denise is a great friend and has been a mentor to me!! Also, I didn't realize there was an egg shortage here in Maine! But the stores will randomly not have certain things but then another will. For example, no Del Monte Corn for the longest time at my normal grocery store but then tons of it at Sam's Club! So I am learning to shop around AND stock up!

[@heatherclarke7564]

A question for the “She’s in Her Apron” family: I’m a bit confused about what is and is not safe in the house for warmth and cooking. Can you safely use Buddy heaters in the house for warmth? Also, can a butane camping cook stove be used in the house? Is it just that you need to have a carbon monoxide detector…. is that enough? I’m a bit confused by what I’m reading on different sites. I want to invest in some preps. I want to make a safe decision.

[@rachalnocchi5600]

I giggled so hard when that family passed you by while you were vlogging!😆 I've been in that same situation, videoing something for my Facebook page! Glad your power went back on quickly. Great Wal-Mart haul girl, I'm getting some of that hummus myself! It's so good!

[@terikc2012]

Mainer here! I did notice my local WM was low last week but I didn't need any so wasn't really paying attention to how low it was. I'll be back there tomorrow and will check it out!

[@53islandgirl]

I stir my eggs in the pan too so I don't dirty up another dish, lol! Also thank you for using a plastic spatula. The sound of metal utensils on metal pan is like nails on a chalkboard. YIKES

[@Linda-nanny]

Yum! Trying the corn chowder tomorrow!!! cannot wait!!