Homestead Pantry Inventory & Maintenance

[@jennfetters4909]

I know u may not feel this way in this stage of ur pregnancy but Jess u look flipping fabulous pregnant!! Praying for a healthy and quick labor for mama and baby!! Congratulations to ur family!

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you for the kindness. Feeling like a beached whale these days 😂❤️

[@jennfetters4909]

@ u don’t look it at all. You’re very welcome! Take it easy on yourself mama! You’re your own worst critic!! Love to watch ur sweet family!! Can’t wait to see photos and footage of your new addition. Do u know the baby’s gender or will it be a surprise?

[@threerivershomestead]

@jennfetters4909 I found out at an ultrasound on August, but Adam didn't want to know. I have been keeping the secret ever since and am dying for everyone else to find out!!

[@jennfetters4909]

@ Omgosh!! That is way too cool! Also, That speaks super highly of ur character! I’m not sure I could keep that secret without slipping! U go girl lol!

[@jennfetters4909]

@ I def have a guess based on how u carry! Can’t wait to see if I’m right!!

[@rhondatrumier5530]

Genius book for keeping track of items in storage. Now I’m looking for a teacher grade book. PS you look amazing!

[@kelsijackson1905]

I just use an excel spreadsheet

[@lmherdz]

you can also use a composition graphic ruled - which costs way less - back to school specials etc.

[@erinb.5103]

Jessica, I appreciate this method of inventory awareness. It’s simple and effective. I’m looking forward to another pantry challenge with you, I am also praying you have a wonderful experience with your delivery. May God’s blessings be upon your entire family.

[@ammiedoering4205]

Thank you for sharing your baby content with us. Babies bring so much joy ❤.

[@susan-almosta_farm8823]

I'm so excited for this sweet baby to come!!!! I have a grandbaby coming the end of January, number 16, and we are sooo excited!!! I am so blessed! Praying for a healthy, safe and quick delivery for you and my daughter. ❤❤

[@BrandiNNiNi]

I'm so excited for you and your family to welcome a new member! May God Bless you and Baby with a safe and beautiful delivery experience ❤🙏

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

❤❤🫶❤️❤️

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

I started this last year when I saw how you did this. It has been great. We do a modified version. There are not as many of us, but we have a chest freezer that things use to get buried in😆now-I attach one of these charts to the lid and as things are put in or taken out the chart is adjusted. It has helped. Thank you for this idea.

[@CarinaPiersay]

Of course we want to see your baby content!! Prayers for a safe and easy labor and delivery. 👶🏼🍼🧸

[@OkieJammer2736]

OMGosh. R U a mind reader? I was just standing in my kitchen wondering HOW was I going to keep track of all of my preserved foods - and here you are. THANK YOU. I can also see how this system can be adjusted for my other preps and storage. Sending you love and light for an EZ labor and welcome to this beautiful baby.

[@cherylcurry2948]

Baby content isn't so far off from what you're doing now. You're providing for your family, and showing us in different seasons of life. It's nice to see how you do things throughout those seasons to show how it can be done. It's very helpful, and I know I appreciate it very much! I only have 5 kids and don't know how you do that all! It's wonderful seeing and all your videos are incredibly inspiring to me. My son just finished chemo a few weeks ago and we're hopeful we can find a homestead in the near future now that things have settled down some! I look forward to your home birth vlog 🤗

[@cathienagle3082]

Such a great & timely topic!!! Thank you SO much! I just took a pantry & freezer inventory by winging it a few weeks ago. I'm tired of spending so much on food by not focusing on meal planning around what I have. I'm looming forward to the January challenge again. The last year I did the challenge our sink clogged & we had a big plumbing bill...my husband snarled at me "you & your no spend January!'. He was joking & wasn't being mean. I reminded him if we didn't do No Spend January, we wouldn't have extra money for the unexpected expense!

[@Slnaocwe]

Excited for pantry challenge videos, they have to be my absolute favourite!

[@Basswife26]

You look like you’ve dropped this week Jess!! Not too much longer now!! Thank you so much for what you do!! I’m a disabled former RN and I’m hoping to get into canning and freezer meals on days that I feel up to it so that I have meals on hand for the days that I can’t get out of bed. You have been such an inspiration to me and I just wanted to say thank for you for that. Wishing you a safe and happy delivery!! Sending you and your family all of the love, light and peace!! 💖💖💖🌈🌈🌈🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@cuddyhand]

I love this method, Bought myself some Attendance Registers, can't wait to use them.

[@DebraGraumenz]

Jessica always excited to watch your Sunday morning video. All your videos are great. Like seeing your azure standard grocery list. Praying for you to have an easy birth. You are such a good mother. Your children are being taught well how to raise and prepare their own food.

[@amysvob3066]

This will be my 7th year for the pantry challenge. In 2019 I decided to try it for 3 months and to my surprise did well. I do make an exception of my raw milk subscription every 2 weeks and any too good to pass items to preserve that may be on sale. I spend this time also preserving what I can as I use up my stock. Prayers for you and baby for a safe and healthy delivery.

[@JustTheTwoOfUsHomestead]

I love your inventory system. I’m a very visual person and this will work great! Always enjoy your baby and birthing content too 👶🏻

[@marysidle5132]

Brilliant inventory method! You always present such useful information. Thank you Jessica. GOD bless

[@Calledtodoso]

So excited for the newest blessing 🎉❤ praying for you throughout the end of your pregnancy and delivery ❤

[@1TsuNami]

You are such a beautiful lady! Thank you for all the wonderful information you teach us. Praying for a lovely birth for baby and mommy. God bless you! ❤

[@Cynkarl1]

I don’t think that baby is waiting another four weeks, the way you are catching your breath says that baby is coming soon. ❤❤

[@TheOrganics01]

Mine has another 6-5 weeks to go but I believe the same also😂

[@juliemoore6957]

I have thought that too!

[@alexisdresen8857]

I WISH THAT WAS MY EXPERIENCE

[@cdavid2486]

Thank you Jessica! I have struggled with how to keep good inventory records of my canning. Appreciate seeing how you keep an accounting of your pantry. It sounds like an excellent system. Looking forward to seeing your little one...

[@ammiedoering4205]

Makes sense to use an ongoing workable inventory. Smart way to check off while leaving room to add and change.

[@judithbutler9695]

I’m astonished its pantry challenge time again…. Time sure flies! I will get ready! You are amazing ❤❤❤❤

[@OpenHandFarm]

I love this! I just did a larger tour video and was thinking I should have a system set up for it as well. Thanks for being such a blessing to us!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I've been so blessed too find a small chest freezer on sale now things will be so much easier this coming season,and I just scored enough plums for 7pts,pears for munching on a health sweet snack 9-1/4 pts. 6pts chicken meat in broth, and 4qts of chicken bone broth and more pts of carrots and potatoes. Then I do and inventory list too.

[@Dindasayswhynot]

Well good morning and happy Sabbath. My nose is all stuffied up or I would not be up this time of day. It's a little early for me. But happy to be here and for info on inventorying. I had a goodish system but 23' freezer fail paved the way for a total do over there. I always say there are blessings in everything if you look hard enough.

[@AnitaEtheridge]

Praying for a safe and easy birth. Have a blessed week!

[@jaclyngodoy8784]

Woop! Pantry challenge! Thank you for the inventory suggestion and reminder to take stock now. Very helpful. Prayers for safe delivery for baby and mom.

[@irenesoutar1254]

Thankyou, I will be trying this way of staying organized. I’m visually so to see it in front of me will be very helpful. Praying you have an uneventful labour and delivery. God bless.

[@janicesims6574]

I learn so much from your videos. It gets me to thinking about how I do things and if I need to change in some way or if it's working well for me. Thanks so much.

[@olteanistor2282]

Dumnezeu să vă binecuvânteze pe toți! 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤🤗😘💝

[@FayeHolt]

I have been in period of mourning and not wanting to leave home so my pantry and freezer kept me going for 6 months without stores...it would keep me going longer but the hurricane hit North Carolina ver y hard so I did a lot of donating...a lot....now I will prepare for your challenge again...I am loving watching you and your babies...they grow up so fast...and you look so beautiful pregnant...my baby days are long gone but love watching you and your family with the new babies...

[@PaulaDumitru-oy2kk]

Please take care of your health 🙏. Have a blessed week 🙏.

[@delindawilliams3935]

Jessica, you are amazing. 💖💖 I pray that God will keep giving you the strength to carry on.🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tammymarple5347]

Good morning 🙏😊 Thank you ! Another great video and inspiration to take inventory! I have done that in the past but haven’t done a few years and need to do it again. Have a blessed week 🙏

[@amandaaskew7606]

Thanks for sharing this method, and the magazine deals! Prayers for you, the baby, and the family the next few weeks, and beyond.

[@rachelsearls6452]

I am thinking about trying the challenge for the first time! And we had our first snow here in WV! We aren’t too far off from you guys I don’t think… I’m a winter lover so I want all the snow! So excited for the new baby and I pray y’all have a wonderful thanksgiving. God bless y’all!

[@iartistdotme]

I ordered and have received both magazines and SOOO HAPPY with them. Fifty years ago I read Organic Gardening magazine religiously and when we finally moved from the city to the country and I got to practice what I'd been reading about, I was so surprised at how much I had learned. I had to get over the laughter that I inspired when going to the feed store for animal food and plant starts as the laughter came from the word 'organic'. I kept on and now everyone has at least heard about it and so many new gardeners are wanting organic food. I now have another great source to learn from - these magazines were meant for me. Thanks so much! I am now beginning winter canning and NEED to know what I need before I run out. Just found I had chicken stock or canned chicken that was over 3 years old. I MUST do a freezer clean out and also find all the stuff I've canned and hidden. My house is small and I store garden, food, canning, canning supplies and TONS of art supplies - so it is a hoarders dream. I was going to start this afternoon and up your video popped. As a retired CPA, I appreciate your new system so much. Appears to be most effective method I've seen. So when I get up from YT, I will go find a graph notebook which I have lots of, and begin this fun project. It will also be very sad as I find stuff so old but ready to dump into a soup and clear out! YEA for lunches and my sanity. Yea for clean storage shelves and under the bed. It will be my Thanksgiving miracle! Thank you so much!

[@jfarm8854]

Love your inventory method. Thank you for the inspiration. God bless you and your lovely family this week.

[@alexishenning214]

I love this inventory system idea thank you! Going to try it. I always end up starting one and never keeping up with it well.

[@SlowLivingWithAutism]

Thank you for the inventory idea - I'll use it this week when I inventory the pantry and freezer, and will participate in the challenge.

[@dianedecker8219]

Wow, I really didn’t realize that I have been watching your channel for over 2 years…you were expecting Hannah when I discovered 3 Rivers. Thank you for great content that remains relevant to me…even though I live in Hawaii and am a grandmother now. Blessings to you and your family.

[@ThorneyRose]

Love you Jessica!!!! And your family. God bless you as you welcome your new family member.

[@aprilmapp3140]

Thank you its a good way of counting. Blessing for you and your family with the baby x

[@cherylb.9766]

I've started my pantry journey last year. Prior to that I worked full time with lots of OT and my food storage consisted of what was in my kitchen shelves fridge and one freezer. It was all I thought I needed until covid forced my retirement and I had time to rethink that. Now I can and freeze dry to add to an actual pantry beyond my kitchen shelves. A lot of this has been due to your influence. I've just gotten to the point of needing an inventory so the timing is perfect. Thank you and best wishes to you and your family

[@jeankohtala666]

Your inventory system has been a total blessing. Now I need to discipline myself to be more faithful to keep the inventory up to date. Thanks for all your great content.

[@mamalioness1156]

❤ thanks for the tip and baby update! 🙏

[@wendybarrows8422]

Yes, this issue of Self Reliance is great! So much good stuff!

[@deenaboswell2692]

Thanks, Jessica! I ordered both magazines for my husband’s Christmas present. Something he’ll actually want!❤

[@lauranewell3197]

I'm totally in for this year! I'm definitely doing January, probably February and hopefully March. I'm giving myself $100/month for our family of 3 for fresh produce and essentials as needed but I'm planning to keep it under $50

[@Angelbears84]

Thank you for showing how you inventory. This reminded me that I have several packs of grid paper in my office. I think this is a great way to use it productively, clear out something I wasn’t using, and make my food inventory easier.

[@JennaGoforth]

Good Morning, Jessica ❤❤ I hope you and your family are blessed and well! Always love to see your videos!

[@Bobbijart444]

Im sending the best vibes for your pregnancy!!!! I cant wait to see their little feets!!! ❤ god bless you and your family!!!

[@durenechavarria60]

I did my inventory yesterday. I used the method that you just described. Prayers for a safe and easy labor and delivery.

[@manifestingbeautifulmagnif883]

This is so helpful! Thank you! And even though I'm past Littles of my own, I love babies and birth stories and all the things! 💖💖

[@simplecountryliving7555]

It would be interesting to see your once a week grocery hauls.

[@OkieJammer2736]

I've ordered three of the publications from Backwoods and so appreciate the Three Rivers discounts! 😊

[@diannemiller4754]

I bought the magazines for Christmas present for my sons family 😊 Thank you for sharing your pantry inventory system. Praying as baby arrival time draws near.❤

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

May God help you and the baby! I am astonished once again with your organizing skills:)))

[@harrist4100]

Good morning Jessica. Watching your videos is part of my Sunday morning routine. I absolutely love your content. As a mother of 11 grown children, I see in you the woman I wanted to be when mine were growing up. You have taught and continue to teach me so much and I am grateful for your example. God bless you in your upcoming confinement. Keep up the good work! ❤

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!!

[@rachaelv1140]

So excited for another pantry challenge. I want to get my freezer under control. I’m tired of not having any room. I want to use up a lot of items this year. Also I got some super cubes and I love them. Wanted them for years and finally just decided to go for it.

[@lindabrown2170]

I like your inventory system. Blessings to you and your family for baby.

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

I love this method. I will be using it this coming season.

[@SuAnne-lc5rw]

Love your videos Jessica thank you so very much for sharing! ❤

[@Just-Nikki]

I found short ribs from our steer 2 years ago! I canned them up a few weeks ago. They were triple wrapped in the freezer so they were fine but we do a full inventory twice a year so I have no idea how we missed 3 packs of them 🤷🏻‍♀️ I need to try your system again. I did it last year but I would forget to remind family to mark things off. Live and learn.

[@sanv3769]

My dear Mother said to us children, back in the 70's, that when a pregnant lady's face is beautiful looking, then, it's a boy. If the lady's face is not so beautiful, then it's a girl. She also told us that a pregnant lady's baby bump that looks sharp and pointy, it's a boy. That if the baby bump is rounded and slightly lower, then, it's a girl. Anyway, she always guessed the young ladies babies accurately. She also told us kids that she breast fed a neighbour's baby because the mom had difficulty to breast feed that baby. I was then a baby. I thought it so amazing that ladies during the yesteryears cared for each other even to the extent that they breast fed other people's babies. She lived in wonderful times.

[@celestejohnson9227]

I had friends that breast fed my baby and I breast fed others babies. This was the 70’s and 80’s, not so long ago.

[@sunnysideup57]

Yes, I breast-fed my niece one time. She was in babysitting with my son and was really crying while waiting for her mommy to come. It calmed her down.

[@jenniferl6553]

Oh my, if lady's face not so beautiful, it's a girl?? eek

[@karenmsuk]

Jessica, I know you have spoken on this topic before but it was quite a while ago if my memory is correct (but often isn't). Perhaps another video on the difference between food growing/storage versus preparing for shortages (prepping and the like). Maybe include things you do stock up on for long term usage. I personally would find it interesting to compare the then and now.

[@miss_mish]

Yay! Thanks as always. Have a blessed week.❤

[@amysano5424]

You are glowing! This pregnancy went so fast. I'm so excited for all of you to have another baby. Your an amazing mom.

[@sandijammes7761]

Good morning! You're looking beautiful! Be well - rest when you can. Thanks for all the great info as usual. I wish you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. 🙏🙏🙏

[@DJWhitmore74]

Praying for you and your baby as your delivery date fast approaches. Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your dear family 💐

[@linabradfield3922]

Thank you for this video. It will help me to get more organized. I feel a little overwhelmed sometimes. I look forward to the baby videos!

[@catracampolieto8989]

Your so organized. How exciting your new blessing will arrive in weeks. Wishing you the best.❤

[@JoanneMacg]

I love the low-tech inventory logging!

[@threerivershomestead]

I'm a paper planner kind of woman. My brain can't do digital for stuff like that!!

[@JoanneMacg]

@ I’m the same!

[@ItsKentuckyNaNasLife]

​@@threerivershomestead❤❤❤ me too, I'm just 🚫 very tech Savvy Jessica 😅😂 n always have a notebook 📓📒 or 3 to keep me up to date 📅 n appointments n anything else I need to know n a calendar 🗓️ in my planner too 😉💭❣️... Thank You Sweet Friend for All the things you're doing to help us All stay put together n be a good Steward in our lives ✨😇✨❣️

[@KateBurt-b4e]

I'm excited for the challenge- got my food inventoried already. I agree- perfect time to stay away from all the illnesses :) Looking forward to meeting the new baby. Hope your family have a fantastic Thanksgiving.

[@janicew6222]

Very exciting time with a new baby coming soon. I enjoy all your videos and prayers for a safe delivery and healthy baby and Mama. Blessings.

[@glendaharding4884]

Hello my dear friend, oh yes we want to see your baby content!! You are looking lovely! I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Have a blessed week my friend!

[@joannemathews8394]

Thank you Jessica ❤

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Amazing videos. Thank you. Blessings

[@stephaniehill655]

God's blessings over you my dear sister in Christ. Thank you so much for sharing all of your wonderful videos. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family.

[@tararead4670]

Many Many Prayers for your approaching Gift! Prayers for a peaceful ar9vval in all aspects. I was never in a hurry to "get this baby out" I just loved being pregnant all five times I got to carry through and loved having them so close. ❤💞🌏

[@bethanylewis7510]

Love this idea! I always mess up my inventory I think this will work way better

[@gardeningwithtash2485]

I need to do my food storage inventory.

[@ginnamagda5810]

Happy Thanksgiving Blessings.Jessica you look radiant. That inventory works for home supplies as well as food. I love it.

[@Micah6-8walk]

I use graph paper for the boxes, and tape the paper to the freezer or food storage pantry. I keep a colored pencil next to it and color in the square when I take the product out. Happy baby time to you!

[@threerivershomestead]

That's a great idea!

[@marykappesser5145]

You have the best ideas!

[@maria_w311]

Hi Jessica 👋🏻 My food storage space is busting at the seams. Even with the addition of a new canning shelf. I am looking forward to my first pantry challenge.

[@carlapierle8623]

Jessica, I am always interested in hearing you impart your wisdom on whatever topic you have in mind. You are just an amazing wife and mom. Prayers for a safe and healthy delivery and baby, whenever he/she (do we know?) decides to enter this world!

[@maraemartinae5772]

There are also several food inventory apps available that I find very helpful. Prayers for a safe delivery. So exciting.

[@KarenLevy-e5w]

Just ordered Self-Reliance. What a great deal! Love the inventory system. Starting it now.

[@carolmalko615]

I love birth stories! I hope you have an easy one this time 😊. Can;t wait to find out if it's a boy or girl but it really doesn't matter in the end, as long as all goes well. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Jessica and family.

[@GraceOfGuadalupe]

I usually make a list and then tally what I have. But I'm liking the 'box' method! I have an extra notebook that I can make one of these for myself! Thanks for the tip!

[@michelewilliams6241]

That's such a great idea. I am that person you were talking about with freezer full and canning just everywhere but never found anything I would stick to. This is such an easy plan, once you put in the work to get it all inventory. Looking great. God bless

[@aessidhe6304]

I love that babygate in the background. I think i am doing that for my house.

[@BEANBUG26]

I'm pregnant with my fourth. They are all spread out and I'm looking forward to your nesting content I think it'll help me tremendously Thank you!

[@charoletteyanos5825]

Hi Jessica. I always enjoy the teaching info you share with us. Thank you for that. Good luck on your upcoming baby delivery. I wish you and your family best of luck in every thing.

[@dinahquillen9380]

I can't wait to see the new little Angel❤

[@chantal3172]

I am looking forward to the pantry challenge. I have always kept an inventory on my upright freezer and checked off as we used up. It always saved me so much time. It also help me to know how much of what meat we go threw every year. It's always helped to know how much to buy when that meat goes on sale. I like to try and have at least 6 months of meat in the freezer. I never thought of doing it with my canned goods. I can't wait to work on it this month coming. Wishing you a safe and speedy labor. I can't wait to see if it's a boy or girl. Thank you for sharing with us. We so appreciate all these video you put out every week. Have a wonderful Sunday.

[@vickihill4777]

Thank you for showing how you inventory..I need to do this because I’ve noticed I go to the basement to get one canned item and I see other things that have slipped my mind. I canned pre baked meatballs in beef broth that can be used many ways but I often forget I even have them. I like them way better than freezing them.