Living Prepared: Food Storage in Small Spaces

"The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down." Proverbs 21:20
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➡Links and things mentioned in this video:
▪Azure Standard (affiliate link):
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-Gamma lids, 2 gallon food grade buckets, and lots of bulk items in sizes of your choice
▪Lowe's: 5 gallon food grade buckets
▪Thrive Market: Save 25% on your 1st Thrive Order (affiliate link):
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-our favorite everyday EVOO, Celtic Sea Salt, and smaller pantry staples
▪ Support local farmers! Find a CSA near you: localharvest.org
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[@lindaorozco4595]

Thank you for the video. I have been preparing for hard times since covid. I watch many videos with this type of content and get more tips that are valuable . I constantly hear that some viewers are saying that we lack faith if we store food. Gosh ! the truth is that they lack wisdom and they don"t read the bible. I really appreciate how kindly you explained why you store food.

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad the video was an encouragement and help to you!

[@alanbirkner1958]

Years ago, my kids laughed at my cans under the beds. But we never had to panic during a snowstorm or power outage. Tina

[@AmandaFayWillis]

I love hearing that! Wisdom at work!

[@J8n3eyr3]

A "skirt" attached to a coordinating round pillow can camouflage 5-gallon buckets. A pallet-wood bench or sofa table can be easily made for several buckets to fit under it. Rigid foam insulation can provide the added dark and thermal break from regular room temperatures that stored goods require.

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Great ideas! Thanks for taking the time to share them!

[@rebeccatyler2638]

Great ideas 😊

[@AmandaFayWillis]

I hope they're helpful for you!

[@monikagonzales2658]

Very wise young lady!

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Thank you for your kind words, @monikagonzales2658!

[@deborah820]

Love this content!!♥️

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Thank you so much, @Deborah! So glad you're here!

[@hollyhollifield2500]

I’m also in an apartment, I know how you feel!

[@AmandaFayWillis]

It gives us lots of opportunity for creativity!

[@joshply9579]

You could use vinegar jugs for your water. They are heavy duty. I have never had one leak.

[@AmandaFayWillis]

What a clever idea! Thank you for sharing!!

[@charlottejohnson9889]

I like your storage ideas in the closet area! I'm concerned about the water jugs under the bed. Those are notorious for leaking. I recently found some of mine that had completely leaked out. What a mess! I don't use those for long term water storage any longer.

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear about yours leaking! My thought was to rotate them out every so often, so not long term storage, but always on hand (if that makes sense). We have a Berkey water filter that I empty and allow to dry out every time we go on vacation and so often turn to a jug of water when we get home while I clean and re-prime the Berkey. We also usually buy jugs when we stay at a vacation rental or hotel, so I thought we could bring these to use instead and replace them with the ones we buy. That way the jugs aren't sitting for more than 6 months or so without being replaced. Definitely better options out there for longer term! I'd love to get some of the big bladders they make. Just got to make more space to store them filled until we get a house.

[@karinhart489]

What I found instead of the 1 gallon containers sold at the grocery store was a squat 4gal blue container made by reliance. Because it’s squat it fits under the plumbing to the back of the space underneath our bathroom sink (2 fit there).

[@amitas7047]

I lovvvvvvrrrreeee ur intro....yeah tinnny spaces in apartments

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Lol! Thank you, Amita!! The struggle is real. 🤪

[@eyesup9542]

I agree with you exactly. Jesus provides for me in all things and I wouldn’t be capable of caring for myself or my family without Him. I’m not worried and I do understand why some may say planning is not necessary if you trust God but, it is prudent, and biblical, to plan for possibilities and if He takes us home before we need it, someone else will benefit from what’s left behind. Who knows, maybe your prepping is His plan for someone else 🕊💙 Edit: I just realized this video is from 3 years ago. I hope you’re well.

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Yes and amen to your comment! 🙌🏼 He is Sovereign over all and has all those details worked out. What a blessing that we can trust Him in that!

[@jennytimelord9689]

Olive oil is the best! I'm trying to stock up every trip. You'll need a fat if SHTF and its the best in my opinion. I also have a small house but I'm making due 😉 its called an apartment but I call it a very small townhouse. You can get very creative

[@AmandaFayWillis]

I love olive oil! The tricky thing is that it does go rancid, so proper storage and rotation is key. I've been working to build our storage with a variety of healthy fats (ghee, butter, coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, & home rendered lard) to be sure to vary the nutrition. Also, something to keep in mind is that if SHTF and the only way to cook is over fire, it will oxidize the olive oil really quickly making it harsh on the body, so having other options with a high smoke point would help there. Definitely a great fat to have on hand though for low temp cooking, salad dressings, and drizzling after cooking (mmmm, now I'm craving popcorn). So glad to hear you're making do in your space! I feel like small spaces force us to get creative, but that is definitely not a bad thing--way to go building resiliency and overcoming obstacles (some would let small spaces stop them)!

[@AlphineWolf]

I just go for refined olive oil so that expands the usage

[@been3388]

I was about to comment to ask which CSA you are with (we are in Colorado too) - we are with Monroe Organic Farms too! We have been for several years and love them!

[@AmandaFayWillis]

How fun!!! This is our first full year with them (did the Winter Storage share last year). We're loving it! The whole family is delightful (we found them through the Boulder Farmers Market) and their shares are super generous!

[@phish4u365]

Where do you buy the coconut in bulk?

[@AmandaFayWillis]

I purchase ours through Azure Standard. Here's a link to the exact one we get: www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/food/dried-fruit/coconut/chipped/coconut-chipped-organic/7293?package=BP035&a_aid=a444e30c9e

[@molivar5]

How much DE do you put in each?

[@AmandaFayWillis]

Honestly, I just kind of sprinkle a little bit (maybe a couple tablespoons in each layer) as I fill the bucket. So I fill it maybe 1/ 3 of the way, sprinkle some, a little more, sprinkle more, and then the rest and sprinkle some on top...and I lightly mix it in to each layer--totally eyeballing everything. If there's a better rule or method, I'm all ears!

[@molivar5]

@@AmandaFayWillis thank you!

[@eyesup9542]

Diatomaceous earth is good for so many things. I never thought about it for stored grains. Thank you.