MASSIVE GROCERY HAUL | WINTER STORM STOCK UP

[@dianac1411]

When we lost power in a Ice Storm in Tulsa a few years ago we put our food outside. Everything stayed nice and cold. We didn’t lose a thing. So sorry that happened to all my Texas friends.

[@kizmomma7009]

15 year or so when we had that ice storm I was out 9 days. I put all my pickles and stuff like that in a ice chest and put them in my separate garage. The ice was still in the chest the day we came back home.

[@lorriedolan4217]

I live in a snowy part of the country and we lose power from the snow a lot. Your condiments would have been fine to keep. Anything vinegar based, like ketchup, mustard, Italian dressing etc. would have been om to keep. Last time we were without power for 4 days we just used snow in coolers to keep our stuff cold. Since we got 7 feet in 7 days we had plenty.

[@patriciapalmer6319]

We were stuck on side of road due to the ice for over 24 hrs. We are truck drivers and it was terrible! It took us 3 days to get to Laredo from Indiana which would normally take a little less than 24 hrs with good roads. We are thankful for all those who helped us (truckers) out there. Things are getting back to normal slow but sure.

[@LifebyVanessa]

I heard about all the vehicles that got stuck, so sorry!

[@PrincessCelESF]

Thank you for all you do! ❤️

[@AmyBethB]

My husband drives for Crete. He sat at West Memphis on the yard for 3 days. Luckily I keep his truck stocked so he was fine.

[@victoriaperkins7219]

Lovely to hear you and your family are back home, safe and sound - that simply can't be replaced!!

[@bettypierce8050]

I am glad things have warmed up for you all. My heart goes out to everyone in Texas.

[@kayebyrd8864]

Praying for things to return to normal! We are in Louisiana and lost power for 7 hours only so we were blessed. Hang in there

[@merediths9667]

Been thinking about y’all. We are so glad the storm is over and there’s better days ahead. Last week was rough for all of us Texans. Very traumatic. ❤️🙏🏻 glad y’all are ok

[@sueyoder6707]

Sorry you lost everything. Wish I could of messaged you to tell you to put your freezer stuff outside or in your garage in coolers. We've done that before. Glad you are all oknand your house is ok. Love your welcome sign!!

[@donnathierjung6266]

So glad to hear from you. Thankful you and your family or safe. Sorry for all your lost during this crazy time for Texas. Being praying for everyone in Texas. Thinking of you guys as you try to put lives back together!

[@PrincessCelESF]

We had a water contamination issue the week before in our town, which actually turned out to be a help in that we had a good supply of water beforehand. We somehow didn’t end up losing power, but we’re as prepared as possible for it, but we conserved as much as possible and made what we had stretch so others who lost everything could get enough to last until the supply chain could catch up. Crazy how just over a week ago things were so different. Glad y’all are okay. Love from West TX. ❤️

[@annmariemitchell2532]

So good to see you back, and sorry you lost so much. I hope everything gets back to as normal as possible in this crazy world just now. Stay safe always xx

[@juliaelgendy6879]

Sorry for your experience with the storm, and that you had to replace all your food. Thank goodness you and your family are safe and well.

[@TimetoShrink]

Girl use the frozen temps outside to keep your stuff good! I’m so sorry you ended up losing everything. I think us southerners don’t know how to do it. I grew up with parents who were used to it so I learned a lot

[@karenoherron8863]

You will all be in my prayers. We live in Illinois so we have been through some bad winter storms but we are use to that type weather. Where you are in Texas it was a huge shock to everyone. I am sorry you all went through that.

[@stacykoskie3755]

I'm so sorry that you lost all that food. Hopefully things will get back to normal for you guys. I'm glad you and the family are safe!! ❤❤

[@Alisha.Hassinger.81]

I am so sorry that you lost all of your food, but grateful you were able to replenish what you needed ❤ So many prayers being sent your way...stay safe 🙏🙏

[@tal23-tanika3]

Were you able to put things outside to keep them cold?

[@darklordmenet]

that's what we do here!! lol, forget the freezer, it's -20F out in winter, use the back porch!! lol. though some people don't have places like a back porch to put stuff out in. bummer.

[@nevutirza_6254]

I live in Fort Worth Texas and we had the bad storm too. We didn't lose power so I am thankful. Thinking of you and your family. :) I work at a grocery store and our shelves were wiped out. We had long lines at all the registers. Our store has limits on several items to two. I was able to go to work everyday during the snow and ice because my husband drove me. I wanted to buy a loaf of bread one day after work and there wasn't any. Stay safe!

[@Jcasper7]

We were fortunate and didn’t loose power but we did loose water. Grocery stores have been barren. I’m so glad you were able to find some for your family.

[@susanlester1]

On a positive note, it was a good time to clean the fridge and freezer 😜 God bless Texas and the good people trying to recover!

[@kathycunningham6677]

Hi Vanessa. I’m so so sorry for all you and your family has gone through with the winter storm. I pray that it never happens to all you Texans. God bless you. Hope the Insurance company helps you n your family’s loss. Take care and have a blessed day.

[@PKMomLife]

I feel horrible for everyone in Texas and all of Texas has been in my prayers! I am so glad you guys just lost food and nothing else. Hugs!

[@ravenbrown7053]

Healing thoughts to all affected by that storm! I started expanding my pantry a bit a yr ago when the pandemic first hit and these types of events remind me that it's important to keep some supplies on hand- I'm glad you were able to find something- hopefully your family enjoys some of the new taste sensations!

[@IamTaraBrown]

Thanks for sharing! I love grocery hauls!! I’m also here in Tx! Thankfully the winter storm is over!

[@angelacampana7058]

I’m so sorry y’all have had to suffer through such a horrific storm, loss of power and water but thankfully it’s over and you can get back to some normalcy. What a shame so much food went to waste but hopefully, if this ever happens again god forbid, you’ll know better how to deal with the issue, like packing your ice chests with foods and putting them outside in the freezing cold to keep, I’ve done that in the past bc it gets so cold here in So.Jersey, during winter but I know y’all aren’t used to dealing with severe winter cold and snow storms. You’ll get back to where you were as soon as your stores are stocked, you’re such a good planner and executor of tasks and I have faith in you bc you’re an awesome mom and homemaker. Stay safe, sane and blessed♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

[@asa.aston76]

nice that everything is back in order for you. in sweden we are used to really cold weather and we use the cold outside to store food if the power goes out or we have to clean and get rid of the ice in the freezer. our houses are also built to withstand cold weather. love from sweden

[@nevutirza_6254]

I live in Fort Worth Texas and this snow and ice storm was nothing like we have seen before. One day the temperature was -1 degree. So crazy.

[@rosemaryhubis693]

Of course part of the reason the stores aren't stocked is that the suppliers & retailers wanted to make sure the power was going to stay on before they could restock and not have food go bad. Yes check with you homeowners insurance about covering your food loss. In Vermont we have had loss power for 5 days because of snow storms but we're use to having alternative measures.

[@chophappy]

Wishing you the best in Texas! Hopefully things will be normal soon!

[@michellekranovich8325]

Prayers for your family and all. My parents and my sister and my nephew went through the storm so I can completely understand.

[@lindseymurphey9410]

Also I’d love to see a video about how you dealt with the no power. Glad you are ok other than your loss of food.

[@meloi661]

Sorry to hear you lost everything but happy you all are save. I was thinking of you and other tubers who live in Texas.

[@cynthialewis4313]

Another thing is invest into a food saver and get the bags in the mylar bags and that keeps Your prep food for a very long time and you can actually dry can chocolate so those are some ideas that I wanted to give you if you don’t already know them or maybe if there’s some more beginners out there. Another thing I did was I bought a common gas burner end it has or you can get the butane cans that you pop right in and that you can cook anything that you want hot and get a coffee press and you always have hot coffee of course you got to have your mugs or your a coffee cups that are disposable same way with disposable those forks and plates. Make sure you always have plenty of paper towels on hand toilet paper on hand and Kleenex and your dish soap. Hope that helps you.

[@wandarios1711]

So sorry y’all had to throw so much out! We’re in Burleson just south of Ft Worth and we never lost power or water. So grateful to God but so sad for those of y’all that did lose power 😢🙏🏼❤️ Blessings!!!

[@suzannebaker6096]

Just for future reference, if you ever have a storm like that again, take all your food out of refrigerators and freezers and store in the snow on your back porch. I've lived through tons of snow storms and the snow is your friend, lol!!!

[@CindyKinney]

Hi, Vanessa. I am so sorry to see you lost all your refrigerator/freezer contents, but on a positive note, your home/pipes and such faired well. That is a beautiful "welcome" sign. Take care and stay warm.

[@kelliesherriff1601]

Praying for you and all Texas people that have been through so much i hope the weather starts improving

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

Sorry you had to go through this. Glad the weather has improved and hope your stores get stocked up and your water back to being drinkable. Take care.

[@kimdanielson]

I've really missed you, and I'm happy to see that you're all okay! I'm glad you were able to get at least some of what you need to tide you over until your grocery stores are restocked; hopefully it will be soon! So, so glad you're able to be back to those of us who have been missing you so much! 😊👌

[@brontepelham361]

Sending love and strength from Australia. I’ve never experienced snow or a snow storm but I hope you and your family get back into the swing of things quickly and safely x

[@arianameireles4188]

Milk on the Ice Cream makes sore throats worse.

[@cherylland8110]

So good to hear from you-we have been concerned for you and Texas. So sorry about the inconvenience and cost of replacing all your food. It will get easier now that the trucks can get through. I’m with you on coffee ice cream!

[@donnapomarice5370]

So sad you had to go thru what you did. I have family all over TX including San Antonio, fortunately everyone is fine after all this. I was very surprised and shocked when we saw was happening and the damage. So heartbreaking to see. I'm happy to see you and your family are well and lucky to have no damage to your home. Take care, hopefully you will find eggs, milk and everything else you couldn't find soon. Love watching your videos. Thank you for being you. 😊

[@mamainchaos]

I'm sorry to hear that you and so many other Texans lost power, food, and damages to there homes. We're all praying for you and others how could never be prepared for this type of storm

[@darklordmenet]

Glad you're all ok. lessons learned for everyone, anything with a large amount of vinegar or heavy in lemon/lime juice, you would of been fine leaving out of the fridge for a while, mustard would of been fine. same with your store bought lemons and lime juice. We take coolers outside with food in them during winter and pack them full of snow if there is any. Or just leave it opened lid at night on the outside table, close it during the day. Sometimes just take the whole pot, tie down the lid, put it right out there on the back table, freezes solid. Keeps well perfectly fine all day. In my area we can get down to -20F. It can even snow on the 4th of July. No, I am not up in Canada or Alaska.

[@saltyfrog75]

I bought heavy whipping cream too (I'm in Dallas). We normally use half n half, but we are mixing the heavy whipping cream with our shelf stable milk (available at Dollar Tree and we keep it on hand) to make our own half n half. Lol. I highly advise buying some of the shelf stable milk at Dollar Tree to keep on hand for when you run out of regular milk. It tastes fine and is available in whole, 2%, & skim.

[@busybecky6327]

So sorry y'all lost everything🥺 The store shelves are so bare. We finally just got our water back to normal today. We were very lucky to have not lost power. Everyone around us did. We share a grid with the hospital so dodged that bullet.

[@shenaluke]

I am so sorry that Texas had to go through this. Yall are in my prayers. I am glad that you are able to get some food. Im also sad to hear about your husbands accident. Prayong for complete healing for him.

[@LifebyVanessa]

Thankfully it was just his car that was hurt in the accident and he is ok.

[@doriskenner5411]

Nice to see you back! So sorry you lost all of your food. Glad that you were able to stock up. Also glad that you and your family are doing alright. Hope your throat will be better soon and how is Jazz doing? Hope she is ok! Looks like now you can relax and go back to your normal life! God Bless you all! Take care!❤️❤️

[@fmillermillerf6636]

I'm so very thankful that you guys are okay and everything turned out okay I'm sorry you had to throw all your stuff away all your frigerator and stuff that really sucks.... but as long as you guys are still happy healthy and alive I think that's all that matters.... I'm glad that you could get to some stores and get some food for your family... my prayers are still with Texas and everybody else that has to go through getting more food for their family and dealing with a busted pipes and still everything else that's going on and my prayers go out to everyone in the surrounding states that have to deal with storms to.... thank you for sharing and letting us know how you're doing and many blessings over you and your family... and many blessings to Kira and her family as I'm thinking about her and her family too and my prayers go out to her and her family...

[@cindycampbell2166]

Glad you guys are home and doing well. Hopefully, the stores will have more there next week. Take care!

[@terilynn1071]

Congratulations on 120,000 subscribers 🥂🎈💝🎉🍾🥳 so happy for you guys. You Absolutely deserve it. You always work so hard on your Channel 🥳🍾🎉💝🎈🥂🤗🥰😍❤️ Thank goodness you guy's are finally out of the Winter Vortex you got sucked into 😱😱 Mother Nature completely went off her meds!!! An threw the US into a state of mass chaos... I'm happy you came out pretty much unscathed.. having your fridge food go astray an need to replace it all is better than water damage for sure!!! Prayers 🙏🙏❤️ an my thoughts are with you an all my Texas friend's 😍😍🥰

[@LifebyVanessa]

Thank you so very much!!

[@reginahall4846]

Hi Vanessa glad to know things are getting back to some what normal for you and your family. I enjoyed the haul. Maybe not all you wanted but its a beginning. My prayers are with you all. Please stay safe and good seeing you again.

[@irismoreno6909]

So glad to see you back safe and sound. You were missed!

[@anitatucker8812]

Glad to see you back and everyone is ok. Our grocery shelves here were bare too. Now that the trucks are running it will improve.

[@victorialynbow8216]

We lost everything too. I'm in central Texas. That storm was no joke.

[@cindytaylor9984]

I so happy to see you back. I have been praying for you. I’m sorry y’all lost all of your food. I hope y’all had no pipe water damage.

[@JaneNorthrop]

I am so sorry that you lost everything.... I know how devastating this can be and it has happened several times for us when a hurricane comes over us.

[@melissaalvarez9154]

I’m so glad that you were able to get some food, with all the stores not having much, Since the pandemic I started buying the milk from dollar tree it’s really good just a suggestion since dairy products seem to be so scarce when things go crazy, sending prayers for everyone in Texas that everyone is ok !!! Love from Phoenix, Az

[@karriegress5969]

We're up above you in Nebraska. We had temps over 30 below zero, so I can imagine it had to been rough for you folks down south. My brother lives in San Antonio as well, but he's used to snow and blizzards. I wouldn't have thrown away some of the condiments. Our fridge is breathing it's last breath, our fridge doesn't work and our freezer is part freezer and part fridge so we have to be careful where we put things. We have ketchup, mustard, some non dairy condiments in the cupboard. Butter I don't have in the fridge but it's in a cool place. If you have a attached garage and it's cool in there, you can put some condiments in there or in a plastic container in the garage. I don't know how quickly it warmed up there, but another option is a tub (yes in your house, even have filled the tub with snow so the kids could play without going outside) full of snow or some things can be put in a vehicle sitting outside. Glad you guys made it through the cold and things are looking up again.

[@janetroberts7073]

So glad things are getting better. Very disrupting for you all but looks like you are restocked now. Take care.

[@tinac1729]

I'm so glad you are all safe, I was so sad to see what happened in Texas, as if life isn't difficult enough at the moment. Sending positive thoughts to you and everyone that has been affected 🤗

[@acajudi100]

Sore throat: Gargle with hot water/apple cider vinegar 50-50, sprinkle black pepper on top, and gargle, and spit out. My 106 years granny 's remedy. She said never eat or drink cold things with a sore throat. Feel better.

[@jennlynnscrazywonderfullife]

Glad things are starting to get back to normal for you.

[@goldenretrievermom7945]

We typically buy a bag of frozen berries, and some frozen mangoes and avocados as well. They are just as good as fresh when you thaw them or defrost them, so you may want to consider those instead of fresh fruit for the time being. I know our stores have frozen bananas and apples as well, pretty much anything you might want. Maybe you could find those?

[@meganjansky651]

I am so sorry you lost everything. We were super blessed and only last power for two day and I used coolers and the outside as my fridge. Freezers were still okay.

[@tbori180]

Blessings and prayers for you and your family and everyone impacted by the storm.

[@sweetkiki16]

So glad your safe! It must have been scary! It’s been very cold in the East Coast but we are very used to it!

[@lindalaunders1680]

So sorry for what u are going thru. U are in my prayers

[@staceyburge1408]

Bless your heart. I am a Texan as well. Just quite a bit more north of you. 🇨🇱

[@essiesplace774]

So glad you and your family are safe. Have you ever considered canning, dehydrating food? That way you wouldn't lose some of your food.

[@ivanazurre]

I would be interested in watching videos on that.

[@morenomoms354]

Ugh! We were so lucky that our food stayed good because our power would kick on for about an hour every 8hrs. Just enough to keep the fridge, freezer, and deep freeze cold. You found a good amount of stuff it looks like!

[@debbiecanada8204]

I am so happy to see you getting back on your feet 😊✨🌠 Thank you for taking your time to invite us into your home to share your haul with us 😊✨🌠🐣🐤🐥🐰🐇🐝God Bless You And Your Beautiful Family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@amberf3599]

I'm glad that the sun is shining and your all OK. Warm hugs and love to you❤

[@kaylachittum1759]

So sorry you lost everything. Praying everything gets better for all Texans .

[@elizabethteeter6284]

I have a plan included in my homeowner's insurance company that if I loose food like u I could file a claim with my insurance company you might look into your and see if it's included in your policy mine is up to two thousand dollars please look into this and see if you have it also

[@TimetoShrink]

Same. Check Out your insurance for sure! Many of us aren’t aware of all our insurance covers

[@lala_land3768]

For those who rent it's also included in my renters insurance.

[@barbarajohnson7782]

So happy your all ok and getting back to normal! Also very happy your house didn’t suffer any damage from the storm. Have you got your electric bill yet? We heard you guys are all getting crazy expensive bill. Please keep us all updated on the recovery. Love you all!

[@jennifercarruth628]

Do sorry you lost everything. Our shelves are still bare in Mississippi too and we never lost power only had brown outs, but many of our neighbors did lose power for several hours /days and water as well.

[@dawnavankralingen9372]

So happy you are back in your home. I have been thinking of you and praying for you xoxo 💛

[@zickafoose]

Here in the eastern mountains I been without power for 9-10 days three times and have lost $$$ worth of food. I feel your pain! I no long stock as much frozen food. I got tired of cleaning up the mess and the waste. . We’re thinking of all of you in the west. Blessings...

[@carolgordon1783]

Glad to see ur all safe sorry u had to chuck everything from ur freezers an fridge. It has bin a rough year an then this sad state if affairs . Hopefully in your next haul things will be better . 🙏🙏🙏

[@brigitter1469]

I’m in southeast Texas and our whole town lost water fir 4 days. We were fortunate to only lose power intermittently. Glad you are picking up the pieces.

[@robinkeiger2208]

This grocery haul looks amazing!! You stocked up really well!!

[@cynthialewis4313]

I feed my cats the Purina complete that is really good cat food and all three of my cats her beautiful shiny coats and are very healthy!

[@Ibird4]

Glad your back hope your ok

[@juliemiller4288]

I'm so sorry that you lost everything. I am very happy you guys are ok 💙

[@beverlyalmo21]

I know that feeling. We lost everything as well.

[@angiehayes6738]

Hi Vanessa! Glad to see you back, I've been thinking of you and praying for you guys! Take care and have a great day!

[@ashleeabbott4319]

Our stores was bare for about a week. Snow and ice melted away. Had a some really nice days. Than a lot of rain this weekend and a Tornado watch. Arkansas. So close by but we weren't hit hard. Feel bad for Texas

[@nicolew101]

I think you did pretty good for the stores being bare. Texas has been in my prayers! I live in Indiana and we get winter storms and they are no fun. We always know when a storm is coming because the stores are wiped out. You can always put your refrigerated things in a cooler and pack snow in it. Butter will last on the counter.

[@psymompa]

I'm so sorry to hear that you lost it all. It was a crazy week!!! Glad you and your family were safe ❤️ We went without water for five days. Our grocery stores are slowly recovering. We saw friends place their food outside in bins. Not sure how safe that was but our area stayed below freezing for six days. Thanks for sharing.

[@traciedye9633]

Very safe if the temps stay below normal fridge/ freezer temperatures and bins/ coolers are packed full. We do this when the power goes out and it's below freezing outside.

[@lindauribe6872]

I live at the top of the mountains in Fawnskin Ca .One year we had 6 days of heavy snow and no power.Our well is electric so no water and we could not get out.My retired police officer husband was on oxygen due to heart failure so it was a really hard 6 days to the 7th day. We did have gas stove and I filled huge soup pots of snow then boiled and used to flush toilets.It was so cold both fridges and freezers stayed ice cold and nothing spoiled.We had plenty of food and paper plates and disposable cups forks and knives.I used portable oxygen off and on every few hours so my main worry was my husband. After that I got a water machine and water delivered 3 medium size water containers and individual drinking bottles.We enclosed our deck after snow storm with windows and door for snow was piled up on front door Like for you it was a hard time. Four years later I lost my husband.He had a hard time.We were married 38 years and he was a police officer for 33 years.. Thanks for sharing your shopping 😊🛍️

[@rosebudwilson8200]

first of all, a huge Thank You to your husband for his job of keeping us all safe. Police Officers have a very hard job. And so sorry that he passed can only imagine how much you miss him everyday. I know where Fawnskin is as I grew up in the area and now live in OC. In the snow we also used the snow for water supply and to keep foods cold. I do have a water purifier as well. Do you stock up on food? Do any canning? My sister lives in Paradise, CA where they have rolling blackouts, no electricity for 2-3 days a week, she got a small generator for her refrigerator and also to keep some lights on. Bless you and stay safe

[@kajaiyaiuh467]

I hope things are starting to look a little better for y’all and everyone in Texas! For future reference, you don’t need to throw your butter away after the power has gone out. In fact, butter can sit out of the fridge at room temperature for weeks and be just fine. I always keep a stick on the counter for when I want spreadable butter

[@LifebyVanessa]

With the first day of our power being on for less than 5 minutes every hour, then 2 days of no power we ultimately decided to not chance anything and just toss it. We went back and forth on keeping a few items and hated throwing it all out but with how crazy it all was we really did not want to risk us getting sick at all from anything.

[@kajaiyaiuh467]

@@LifebyVanessa that’s probably the smart choice. And you never know if there was cross contamination, weird germs growing on other stuff in the fridge...yeah that was definitely the smart move

[@louisechapman4009]

So sorry but glad you and your family are now safe and warm!

[@countrygirlmeetscity]

My hubby loves cottage cheese by itself. He will sprinkle cayenne pepper on it and eat it with Frito scoops. It is surprisingly good with the heat, a little sweet from the cottage cheese and the salty. 🤪

[@judymartius7779]

I'm not a subscriber but found you by accident. We have friends inTexas who are keeping us up to date. However, they were prepared. Generators etc. We are in Minnesota, so we get it. Feel so sorry for everyone in Texas. It's a horrible experience you're going through. We would even have a tuff time here if all, power & water went out. Prayer are with you.

[@lavonnep.1412]

Hey hon. Glad things are starting to get back on track and u were able to get some groceries! Been thinking of ya'll and praying for u..glad ur house is ok.. I just lost my ex of 16 yrs ( we sep 2 yrs ago) fri night and going through alot. 😪😪 But it helps a bit to watch my fav girls on youtube...

[@carinacarroll1980]

We're a 1 car family and have always have been. In the last few years I have been the one who mainly uses the car. Hubby now works from home fulltime so it makes having 1 vehicle easier. And that snacking cheese pack is really good. The havarti is amazing

[@terrid4715]

Glad you're back on glad everything was okay sorry lost all your food

[@cowgirljones35]

Praying for all who lost their foods from no power,

[@wildshadowstar]

If you want to make your juice stretch farther, cut it by a third, up to half, with water. Yes, you’ll be using some of your bottled water, but you’ll extend the amount of juice used by a day or two. Another good thing to keep on hand is Mio or Crystal Light liquid enhancers to flavor the bottled water.