My Food Storage Stockpile Tour | Building My Own Grocery Store in My Basement

Here is a glimpse inside my food storage for our family of 6. My stockpile was built as part of our monthly grocery budget of $475 - and we are still building it! I hope this pantry tour will give you a good idea of short term food storage - as well as long term food storage - for our family. #foodstorage #stockpiletour #stockpile
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[@Cloudyconfusion]

The 40 birthday gifts idea is sooo cute!! I’ve never heard of an idea like that. What sweet friends and family you have and they clearly know you so well🥰

[@joyfullythriving]

It really was the best surprise ever. My sister came up with the idea and the rest of my family - and my husband's family - jumped in on the idea too. I absolutely loved it!

[@thespicyonion]

I love bulk shopping and stocking up. I love seeing that other people do this as well!

[@joyfullythriving]

Likewise! 🥰 Thanks for stopping by and watching my tour!

[@nickywiedmeier6770]

How cute is that bday thing!! I love it! You actually remind me a lot of an aunt I had growing up-so sweet and organized and had an amazing stockpile and really thought me stuff too. I work part-time at Walmart and we get 25% off one shopping trip up to 400$ every year-most people go for gifts or electronics, stuff like that-I always stock up on canned goods, especially canned tuna, chicken, etc. such a blessing and savings. I love how you teach people, now that I have my own family I thank my aunt so much for teaching me

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you, Nicky! What a wise woman you are, to use that Walmart discount to stock up on practical groceries. So smart of you to take care of your family and build your stockpile that way. 😍

[@coupondivacolumbiasc1269]

I love your 40th birthday gifts your friends did that is so cool.

[@joyfullythriving]

It really was the best birthday gift...practical and completely me! ❤

[@jesusislord3321]

I can honestly say that I enjoyed your video. Your pantry is organized. Great job

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@orlanduhden5842]

You have an amazing amount of food stored. By the way, the pasta should be stored in a clear plastic storage bin because mice or rats can chew through the paper boxes. I saw a video for making non-toxic mice/rat poison using one third each of flour, sugar and baking soda, rolled into balls. That will protect your food that's not in plastic or cans because rodents will eat that first and it kills them.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the tip!

[@debhouckscraftycottage9288]

Wish I had that mouse/rat recipe a year or two ago when we had a major problem with mice. I also store my extra pasta in one of the white buckets. Anything not in a jar or can that is "stockpile" pantry vs. everyday pantry goes in the buckets. That said, I DO shop the buckets before making my grocery list. I have a white bucket for Rice, one for Ramen Noodles ('cause we bought a huge box of them at one point), one for dry beans, one for flour & sugar (there are only 2 of us and I don't like to store as much of those, plus I have some flour and sugar in those No. 10 cans).

[@isabelpimentel1415]

Do you use any liquid to be able to form a ball??

[@Cynthea_Lee]

@@isabelpimentel1415 just enough water to make em pasty, anything else can go rancid if the rats don't eat all the balls you make. If you don't want to make the balls you can put the same ingredients in small snack baggies and lay them around (they will chew through the baggies), OR buy some dollar tree food containers, cut a hole in the side of them and put the powder mixture in those. Another mixture is cornmeal (jiffy is best because it's sweet), and baking soda 1-1 ratio's, adding sugar later if they are ignoring them, for other items in your pantry. PS 1 place the majority of the bait along walls, and in dark areas, with the smaller amounts actually near the food, if the food is in well lit and well traveled areas. Rodents travel along the walls, and they would rather be in the dark areas, and will mostly avoid well lit, and traveled areas unless they are getting hungry, and or bold because they are feeding young in a nest. PS 2 what kills the rodents is the baking soda, they can't burp, and baking soda makes gas. BUT baking soda is harmless to cats, dogs, and small children making this bait safe to have around them.

[@MzAliH21]

Mice can chew through plastic

[@maryohare4141]

Good to keep applesauce. You can add it into recipes for moisture and flavor in cake mixes or quick breads, if out of eggs or oil.

[@joyfullythriving]

Yes! I regularly use it in baking as well as for a side dish!

[@judiehavard4903]

That was a great idea for a gift. In the Spanish section of food. Knorr has powdered tomatoes. It is a 32 oz jar. Quite large and tastes very good. Also in the same section is powdered milk. NIDO and has the milk fats and vitamins for children. It comes in large canisters. And you can also make butter with it. Because it has the milk fats.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the info! I do like the Spanish aisle for food, but hadn't seen powdered tomatoes! I will have to look for them next time! Thanks for the tips! I do need to restock my powdered milk too.

[@debhouckscraftycottage9288]

I'll be checking for the Knorr powdered tomatoes, and maybe the milk too! Thanks for that tip.

[@Holly-ys1me]

​@@joyfullythriving It is actually a flavor of Knorr bouillon which is a mix of tomato powder with chicken bouillon. Knorr also makes a dried soup pouch called SOPA. The SOPA has tomato powder with pasta flavors. I take a Knorr SOPA pouch and add a few other ingredients to turn it into a low cost meal. For example, Knorr SOPA tomato with elbow is a simple start for a Chili Mac. I can just add chili seasoned beans for the meal. Knorr SOPA is 56 cents a pouch in my area.

[@Cloudyconfusion]

I bought popcorn kernels ( I forgot this existed lol I didn’t even think about how much MONEY this will save me instead of popping the pre-made bags) and baking cocoa while watching this vid (I keep forgetting when I’m at the store), thanks for the inspiration!

[@joyfullythriving]

Yay! We absolutely LOVE popcorn and it isn't hard to make on the stove...and tastes so good. And I'm glad you grabbed baking cocoa, too! So happy I could give you some good ideas! ☺

[@msammr33]

It is absolutely lovely. I am always searching for prepper tips. Thank you so much.

[@joyfullythriving]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@wintersoldier7099]

Hello, one suggestion is take the cardboard display boxes the store bought cans/ jars are displayed in store, home to then stack these items higher inbetween your shelves.

[@joyfullythriving]

Yes, I do that for some of my canned goods, but certainly have the space to do it for more! Great reminder!

[@gailthomas8618]

be careful with that as mice love cardboard to chew on

[@LieslDotCom]

Wonderful stockpile, Kristen! You are a stockpiling rockstar. Followed your grocery trip from last week and went out and saved a ton of money, so thank you!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you! So glad you were able to get a bunch of the grocery deals too. I love helping others save money and stockpile! ❤

[@NOVAFrugalFamily]

Love the birthday gifts! Seems perfect and the best gift for birthday that helps you remember your loved ones all year round. I love the idea with the buckets with the numbers. I love the gamma lids so much but I access mine to fill up other containers. I currently have one for flour, one for bread flour and one for rice. I have a big Tupperware with 20 lbs of sugar but I have the other sugars in the cupboard. I have been waiting for Lowes to get the gamma lids back in stock to add my sugar one. Good reminder to look and see which store has the lids. Great organization!!

[@joyfullythriving]

Yes, I have 3 with gamma lids that I rotate through - one for flour, one for sugar, and one for other bags of sugars. I do love the convience of twisting on and off. I just was not expecting it to be so hard to get them on the first time! 😂 And thanks, Alison! So glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@SnowGardener]

Oh I like the water supply idea for the canning jars! I am going to fill some of my jars up when I get a chance. Right now a lot of my jars are full but they will start to empty out!

[@joyfullythriving]

It really is so simple, but so helpful! I do the same as things empty up.

[@maryohare4141]

@@joyfullythriving I bought large plastic camping water storage containers and filled them up. You can use the water for toilet tank to flush toilets if power is out for lengthy times; if boiled, can wash dishes; use for personal hygiene, or use to water garden plants.

[@SirenaSpades]

I have used that Wind Fresh laundry detergent for 12+ years, it's fantastic! Very, very cost effective, and I only use a teaspoon in my soft water per load. A bucket lasts me forever. I have 4 buckets stacked.

[@joyfullythriving]

Yay! Glad to meet someone else who likes Wind Fresh! And yes, it does stack so nicely! Good to know that you use so little, too!

[@mjay8128]

First time watching your channel. I just subscribed because of your storing water in empty jars. Just brilliant !!!

[@joyfullythriving]

Awww! Thank you! I'm glad the water jar tip was helpful to you too! It really is so simple but such a great use of what we already have! Thanks for joining me here!

[@terryrodriguez6209]

I get my black olives, Dole pineapple and canned mandarin oranges at the Dollar Tree.

[@joyfullythriving]

Great tip! I'll have to see if our Dollar Tree carries them!

[@carolgreen1822]

Great video and stockpile. You are so lucky to have a basement area for storage. Most homes in the south don't have a basement.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you! And yes, indeed! I grew up in Texas, so greatly appreciate having a basement now that I live in Indiana! 😃

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

New sub! Enjoyed this and am so impressed with your organization!

[@joyfullythriving]

Aw, thank you! ☺

[@soniab.estacio3008]

I enjoyed your stock pile ❤very nice !

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching!

[@coralkarrass1834]

Thanks for the pantry tour. So many do this but I’m looking for channels that store and cook more similarly to my family. Thanks again!

[@joyfullythriving]

You are welcome, Coral! I do a lot of cooking from scratch, but focus on easy and simple meals that my family enjoys. I have 4 kids, ages 8 and under, so easy and simple is key for me! 😀

[@coralkarrass1834]

@@joyfullythriving yes I have 3 kids and we have food allergies so a lot of scratch cooking goes around here too.

[@joyfullythriving]

@@coralkarrass1834 Food allergies adds a whole new level to stockpile! Keep up the good work. We don't have food allergies, but I have a good friend with lots among her and her kids, so I know how exhausting it can be to do all the from scratch cooking! 🤗

[@JeanieInTheOzarks]

I’m so impressed. I will be watching your entire channel!!!

[@joyfullythriving]

Awww, thank you! I'm so glad you found me, and I hope you find my other videos just as helpful! 🥰

[@mkkrafts9261]

The easiest way to get those gamma lids on the buckets is to stand on them. Seriously. Sometimes you have to stomp on one side or the other to get them on completely. I know it sounds non- hygienic but you can always wash them again after the lid is on.

[@joyfullythriving]

I did try that...but I was so scared I would break it! 😂 I will give it a try next time!

[@mkkrafts9261]

@@joyfullythriving I was afraid I would too the first few times but it has been fine. I stand in a doorway and hold onto the door to keep steady. It's crazy that it takes all that to get them on. And I agree that once the gamma lid is on there, it's not coming off again! Lol.

[@mrssomuchmore7193]

Lol, I just put my kneel on them and work my way around the lid! It works great for 5 gallon paint buckets too (I'm a painter😁)!!

[@regionalskygirl]

The best 🎂 🎁🎁🎁 ... canned food. 👍🏽

[@joyfullythriving]

You got that right! ❤ It really was such a great gift!

[@colleenhurley9195]

So organized!!

[@joyfullythriving]

Aw, thank you, Colleen! I try to keep it as organized as I can so I can quickly see what I have...and need to add! Having good shelves helps!

[@txgirl4ever716]

New viewer, thank you for sharing. You are so organized gives me ideas.

[@joyfullythriving]

Welcome!! I'm so glad it helped give you some ideas!

[@Sandrashideaway]

New susbscriber here. 👋 😃 Great tour! Love seeing other's prepper rooms. Looks good! 👍

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks and welcome!

[@lindahasty1324]

Happy Birthday for sure!! What a great idea! You've worked hard on that pantry and done an excellent job. Just a note about buckets... the bakery departments of grocery stores will give their frosting buckets to you for free. They are easier to procure during the winter season when people aren't looking for them for container gardening as much as they do during the growing seasons. Happy seasons to you and yours!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you so much! And yes, great tip about buckets from the bakery! I have also started getting my food buckets for free from a local ice cream shop. Food grade quality and the 3 gallon size. I love them and store all sorts of things in them now!

[@lindahasty1324]

You're welcome, and oh! what a great idea, the ice cream shops! Will have to check that out, too. Thank you!

[@j.r.3215]

Good ideas, thank you for sharing you pantry/overstock.

[@joyfullythriving]

You are welcome! I am glad you found the video helpful!

[@sabinestrader6372]

I don't know if you have major weather problems, like earthquakes and such but you should probably put narrow slates across the front of those shelves. Especially the ones with the glass jars. I'd be terrible to lose a lot your stock pile for lack of a little precaution.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the tip! Yes, I have thought about it but we, thankfully, live in the Midwest without earthquakes. I know it could still happen, and may make adjustments in the future, but for now, I am fairly confident that my jars are safe.

[@shireecox122]

Nice!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks!

[@tammyhaeske2016]

I think that's a great idea for your stockpile for you this and 40 of that

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks, Tammy! I absolutely loved the idea too!

[@soniab.estacio3008]

You are truly blessed 🙏🏼

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you! We truly are. 🥰

[@RebekahGaspar]

So many views on this video already! 🎉 Way to go Kristen!!

[@joyfullythriving]

I know!! Thanks, Rebekah! ❤

[@ellafly3490]

Coffee, tea, salt, pepper or spices? I can’t make it without coffee. It’s just one of those things that gives me comfort. Thanks for sharing.

[@joyfullythriving]

Great additions! I'm not a coffee or tea person...but we have plenty of hot chocolate stockpiled in our pantry! ☺And definitely spices too!

[@ramonahoudek4712]

Thank you for making this video. Helped lots and I felt a bit stupid, never thought about water... how important is that and did not cross my mind. Thanks again!!!

[@joyfullythriving]

Don't ever beat yourself up for not thinking of something previously! You are learning now, and are SO fat ahead of countless others by working at building a stockpile!

[@SirenaSpades]

You need a 5 gallon bucket plastic wrench to remove the bucket lids. It's a special tool ;) Your pantry looks great! I canned 29 quarts of applesauce in September, I am in northern Maine so we have lots of apples, but it looks like it would take your family no time to work through them lol I have a Saucemaster so it makes quick work of it, it works good on tomatoes, too.

[@joyfullythriving]

Way to can! That is wonderful to have access to so many orchards with so many apples! We would love that! Because yes, my kids and I love apples and applesauce! 🥰

[@sherriebyrd3784]

Just found you and a new subscriber. Wonderful pantry set up! Thank you for sharing!

[@joyfullythriving]

Welcome, and thanks for subscribing! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@TD-izAbxy]

Off to a great start! I would highly recommend anyone starting to build a long term pantry to stock up on white rice, beans, pasta, canned meats and other sources of protein first. Then I would focus on stocking flour, sugar, honey, baking needs, canned vegetables, peanut butter. Id worry about condiments last, but yes make sure you've got some. If you look at your pantry and you removed all the condiments, how much actual food do you have to sustain your family? That's how I look at it any way.

[@joyfullythriving]

Great idea...to look at things after removing condiments! Thanks for sharing your recommendations and tips!

[@debragunter8924]

Very informative!! Thank you for showing this.

[@joyfullythriving]

You are welcome, Debra! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@timothybright7064]

I'm 58 & I haven't forgotten 911! Also I haven't forgotten after College in 2012 the Next Year I had a job at $7.25 per hour! I haven't for forgotten in 2020 Pestilence according to The Bible yet we called it a Pandemic! Now we are All living in Inflation! Ironically people have such a Short attention span! When I see a Video like This or The Commercial by Patriot Dried Foods, advertising about Generators I'm preparing myself while others are eating out, having to survive off Credit Cards, borrowing & lending Money! I refuse to let The Government take Care of Me or have to drive for Hours & wait for hours to receive Food! America is taking Care of Ukraine & Illegals, & The Illegals received Food Stamps! Thanks for creating this Video & I'm watching Videos on Canning Foods as well.

[@joyfullythriving]

Here's to not having a short attentions span!

[@Kptiger82]

I have been buying Bell's black olives from Dollar Tree. They have a great taste and are cheaper than Walmart or any where else and 6 oz. Cans

[@joyfullythriving]

I will have to see if our Dollar Tree has Bell's black olives. Thanks for the tip!

[@Hisalone]

Hi there, what a beautiful and practical stockpile.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you so much! I hope this video was helpful to you!

[@barb7014]

Excellent!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you, Barb!

[@Kim-ot7jo]

Wowzer

[@joyfullythriving]

😊

[@dcantrell5584]

Envious! Good job!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you...but you can do it! 😊 Now is a great time to start building your stockpile!

[@dcantrell5584]

@@joyfullythriving oh I have a pretty alright one. I'm not organized, have stuff all over the place. Things in totes, pantry, closet, and boxes. Definitely need quite a bit more. 😬

[@joyfullythriving]

@@dcantrell5584 I hear you! My stockpile needs a major refresh and reorganization too, since I filmed this one. Stay tuned for an update soon! Because there is always more to add, isn't there? 🙂

[@dcantrell5584]

I can't believe I wasn't subscribed to you! I am now!

[@joyfullythriving]

@@dcantrell5584 Aww, thanks! I look forward to sharing more with you!

[@danettecrossley7912]

Hi first time here, I noticed you said you'd just started canning, meat is the easiest thing to can, I've been canning all my life, but we never canned meat then I watched a KZbin channel Sutton daze I think is the name she was canning ugly chicken and I went wow it so easy so my pantry is full of can chicken hamburger meat, and pork just a suggestion I like your working pantry God bless

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Yes, I want to can some meat soon too. For now, my freezer is full, but I do want to have some shelf stable meat as well. I'll have to check out those videos.

[@LindaASJ]

Since you have such a big family, it would be beneficial to invest in a pressure canner and can your own meat. It’s so easy to throw meals together with home canned ground beef and chicken. Liesa at Sutton Daze (KZbin) had so many how to videos.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the tip! I do have a pressure canner but haven't learned to can meat just yet.

[@LindaASJ]

@@joyfullythriving it had to be a specific pressure canner not cooker to be safe

[@joyfullythriving]

@@LindaASJ Yes, indeed! I do have a true pressure canner. I should have said that!

[@BethTaylor-o6b]

Try pressure canning your own meat . I do that and the meat is wonderful !! We love the chicken it’s better than the canned meat you buy .

[@joyfullythriving]

I have heard that - especially with chicken! It is on my list of projects to try for sure.

[@debbiec6216]

First thing I read, when preppers has open shelves, what if , a earthquake took place , then what ? I know a few preppers who has a board going across the shelves to hold in the glass jars with food in them. Normally in my Region we don't have earthquake , but back in 2008, we had an 5.2 earthquake and shook everything. Just something to think about !! *Providence Prepper from Utah, they have a lot of information on this topic and more* !!! I keep hearing ( not sure how true it is , wait and see ) *For the next 2 years, it will be harder to buy food , it might be hard to find the food at the stores* .

[@joyfullythriving]

A good point, Debbie. Fortunately, we live in the Midwest where earthquakes do not happen. But if it was even a slim possibility, I agree that the shelf with boards for my canning jars would be an excellent thing to do. And as for the next 2 years, we shall certainly see...but I think it is wise to stock up while we can now!

[@debbiec6216]

@@joyfullythriving I live in the Midwest also, and never thought we would have earthquakes either. New Madrid Fault in Southern Missouri, bac in the day, it shook States all the way up to Washington DC.

[@connieb5931]

Great job. Wish I had a basement for more storage space. I took over an upstairs closet for now, but it doesn't have as much room as I would like .

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for watching! Good for you for using the space you have and stockpiling! ❤

[@OhSoCheesy]

Just be careful of the weight. I started in an upstairs room when my son moved out. I put two five shelf racks and had a ton of canned goods. There is a limit to how much the floor can hold, which I believe is 300#/sqft. It adds up quick with canned food.

[@davidoverton2432]

We use those can chicken for chicken tortilla soup takes about 25 minutes from walk in the door to sit down and eat lol

[@joyfullythriving]

I love that idea! That is a great use for canned chicken. Thanks for sharing!

[@josebeaton]

A bit disappointed that your stockpile is not alphabetized by color with a caloric content digression from bottom to top. How are you supposed to find things if you go blind while being chased by zombies? Definitely some improvements needed here but you're coming along. Good job Kristen.

[@berrypatch5583]

🤣😂 you made my day...hilarious!

[@joyfullythriving]

I'll try to do better next time for you, Jose! 😂😂😂

[@iot577]

Fantastic 👏👏👏

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathryndalton9867]

We don't have basements anymore in the UK

[@joyfullythriving]

I grew up without a basement in the southern part of the United States, living in Texas, so am very thankful to have one now!

[@chrislowe6222]

Nice

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks!

[@maryohare4141]

I used to pack our two freezers with meat, because we had a rural homestead and we hunted, as well as buying at local butcher. But storms and vandalism took out entire county's electric grid several times a year. We lost so much of meat, which was big financial hit. So, I started buying canned hams, canned chicken, canned tuna, canned stews, manwich, etc. Cost much less, still gives protein and long shelf life. Added jars and envelopes of gravy, Lipton onion soup, spices, herbs, instant potatoes, etc. In hard financial or food scarcity times or shelter-in-place times...you can still make good meals and feed your family. You could also barter.

[@joyfullythriving]

Very smart of you! I need to work on learning how to can some of our meat as well.

[@lisamoyer1681]

Love the water tip, we are on a community well so don't lose it when we lost power but then the water isn't filtered from the fridge of course.

[@joyfullythriving]

It is really simple...but so brilliant! I don't know why I had never thought of it either. So handy to have extra water, especially if you already have canning jars! Then, I figure I can filter it through my Berkey if needed.

[@dorothydaniels1916]

Why

[@joyfullythriving]

@@dorothydaniels1916 We are on a well with an electric pump, so if we lose power, we lose the ability to flush our toilets. It's just one of the reasons I store water!

[@SirenaSpades]

NEVER depend on others for your water supply. Never. It's not the filtration.. it's the water itself!

[@danadanuta8646]

Wow

[@joyfullythriving]

😊 Thanks for watching!

[@lorainewilliams592]

Food and cleaning products should be on opposite walls......❤

[@joyfullythriving]

Ideally, I agree! Just trying to do what I can with limited space! And since it's only laundry detergent, I am not as concerned as if it were other cleaning products. 😊

[@JankieSozos]

but your apply juice on a board off the grown

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you! Yes, my apple juice is normally stored on shelves. I moved a couple bottles over for the video. I do keep everything off the ground, or with cardboard underneath it. Thanks for the concern!

[@OhSoCheesy]

Where does your mother get that vanilla extract from for $10?? The cheapest I see it is for about $30. I live in the Dallas area.

[@joyfullythriving]

El Mercado...the Spanish market in downtown San Antonio. 😊

[@OhSoCheesy]

@@joyfullythriving Thank you! Can you say road trip? LOL

[@joyfullythriving]

@@OhSoCheesy Definitely check El Mercado out next time you are in San Antonio! Several vendors sell it. I think it is $12 now but still a bargain!

[@retnokuswidiyanti7765]

Greetings always happy.....how long do you stock up on food for? How many times do you spend once a month? Retno indo

[@joyfullythriving]

I spend $475 a month for groceries for my family - and that includes anything you see on these shelves. I do not spend extra money stockpiling. It all comes out of my monthly grocery budget for our family of 6. I go shopping on a weekly basis, and you can see what I purchase in any of my grocery haul videos here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIixfaR6lsxlhLs

[@retnokuswidiyanti7765]

@@joyfullythriving ,Wow, that's a lot of expenses for each month. Do you feel happy carrying out your daily life?

[@joyfullythriving]

@@retnokuswidiyanti7765 Yes, ma'am, I do!

[@debbiec6216]

Heinz Corporation said they are RISING there tomatoes products prices. You mention water , how about for bathing and washing your hair ??? What other size of water do you have saved up?

[@joyfullythriving]

I have a variety of water stored in different sizes, like I mentioned in the video, plus I have a Berkey water filter to purify water. And we are on a well, so that helps as well. Of course, I could always store more, but I'm happy with how much I have stored for now, and will keep working at it! We could ALL always do more, but I prefer to focus on the things we HAVE done instead of worrying about all we haven't.

[@SirenaSpades]

@@joyfullythriving I can't believe there are so many critical people :0 It would drive me nuts. You are doing such a great job. Please block them all lol

[@joyfullythriving]

@@SirenaSpades Thank YOU for your encouragement! 😊 Yes, I would much prefer focusing on the positive instead of the negative...especially when it comes to food storage!

[@juliannerichard8657]

Hopefully you used a pressure canner not just a pressure cooker. Pressure cookers have not been tested for safety in pressure canning.

[@joyfullythriving]

Yes, ma'am, I did! I pressure canned the broth, using a true pressure canner - NOT an instant pot / pressure cooker. I am a strict rule follower when it comes to canning! 🙂

[@kathryndalton9867]

I'm so glad we in the UK doesn't have to do this

[@joyfullythriving]

I think you can build a stockpile of some sort no matter where you live! 😊

[@_________5818]

What about a dehydrator? Be careful of canola oil it’s very unhealthy

[@joyfullythriving]

I do not currently dehydrate my own food but may look into in the future. As for canola oil, we use it mainly for popping corn on the stove...and I use olive oil for my actual cooking. 😀

[@SirenaSpades]

It is bizarre how many people feel the need to tell others what to eat, etc. Have you any etiquette??

[@Chicken_witch]

There's no way that you have all of that stored up on $475 a month. I went and checked the date this video was made thinking well maybe it's old But it says 3 months ago this was posted. I have a family of six, We spend roughly $1100 a month on groceries. That's not even including what I spend on dirt and seeds Or gardens supplies or feed from my chickd and goats.

[@joyfullythriving]

Actually, it was! I don't know if you listened to the part where I said this was built over 2 years - using parts of that monthly budget. I did spend an additional $300 over those 2 years, to add a bit of the canned meats and more canned goods. But I mostly, I just shop the deals, and add to my stockpile this way. Our family also lives in Northern Indiana where prices are very reasonable (compared to other parts of the country) and I am blessed with a variety of stores to shop the deals from.

[@PeaceLoveRats]

You must not have resident rodents in your basement!!! Otherwise that pasta and cardboard would be gone!!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thankfully, we do not! But I should put the pasta inside a bin....just in case!

[@BeliaToscana]

"Chai" IS TEA! Please do not say "chai tea". "Chai" is not a flavor... It is TEA in Hindi. Indians drink CHAI!

[@joyfullythriving]

🙂

[@doloreshodgdon4050]

This is hoarding plain and simple 🙄

[@joyfullythriving]

I would beg to differ. Hoarding is clearing shelves and filling your home with things you would never use. That is not what I do. My food storage was built slowly and methodically, over the course of 2 years, never buying more than a couple cans or jars at a time, to accumulate foods that my family eats on a regular basis. We use everything you see. I am taking something from these shelves every day to feed my family. I would say it is preparing to feed my family more like our grandparents did, when we did not rely on grocery stores as much as we do today.

[@SirenaSpades]

Just because you are irresponsible and haven't planned for your family doesn't give you the right to be a keyboard warrier and criticize others. Up until this generation, ALL families kept pantries. I maintain a root cellar and a large pantry in a 1856 house that has always had this pantry and root cellar running.

[@doloreshodgdon4050]

Your a hoarder no way around it

[@joyfullythriving]

@@SirenaSpades Thanks for your support! 🥰 Yes, all familes used to stockpile like this and it makes me sad that it is becoming a lost art. I LOVE that you are continuing the wise and practical tradition of keeping a pantry and root cellar in a house that has always had one. 👏

[@jerseystotler3615]

@@doloreshodgdon4050 Really! You dont know to much do you!! She has a bunch of kids to feed!!!!

[@Jle656]

So inspiring cousin!! We’ve been working on our stockpile lately too and this is definitely helpful to see we’re on the right track!❤️

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks, Jessica! I'm SO glad to hear you are building a stockpile too! It really is such a wonderful way to save your family money, especially on one income. I know it's not easy, but it's so worth it! Keep working at it! Slow and steady wins the race! 🥰

[@kimberlybahrs5176]

Wow

[@joyfullythriving]

😊 I hope it was helpful seeing inside my stockpile!

[@yoadrienne939]

Traditional refried beans have pork fat. They expire sooner. Get fat free or vegetarian brands. Will last MUCH longer on your shelf. 😀

[@joyfullythriving]

Good to know!

[@debbiec6216]

Thank you , I didn't know this and I am a beginner prepper . I think fat free would be better for us and not vegetarian.

[@yoadrienne939]

@@debbiec6216 fat free IS vegetarian because once you remove the fat all that's left is the beans. Which are vegetarian 🤔

[@debbiec6216]

@@yoadrienne939 Thank you .....good point .

[@SirenaSpades]

I get the vegetarian refried beans... because I'm vegetarian.

[@aprilmchugh712]

You have a great set up for your stockpile. I've been waiting for this video and thanks for sharing!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks, April! I'm glad it was worth the wait! ☺

[@pennysimpson4707]

Hi I appreciate your effort to educate. I wanted to add if you don't know already how to store fresh eggs from people how raise chickens. 5 gallon bucket 2 quarts of water ( I think) 1 ounce of hydrated lime. One bucket will hold about 300 eggs for about 1-2 years. There are screw top lids you can order to prevent evaporation. Also I learned that grocery stores with a bakery might give you buckets for free. Sister stay safe.

[@pennysimpson4707]

I think it's 1 ounce per quart.. also to make vinegar. Use large glass jar put in lots of dried apples, figs or cooked gluttonous rice which ever kind of vinegar you want to make. add distilled water. Cover with cheese cloth and put in cool dark space for about 25-30days. Take out fruit or rice and put on lid and let ferment. Wine vinegar is just to leave bottle open with cheese cloth and it will turn to vinegar.

[@joyfullythriving]

Yes! The bakery is a great source of free buckets - or often a dollar or two. That's how I got my food safe ice cream buckets for free too. Lots of places to look, if you want buckets for free!

[@notsurewhatscookin8691]

Nice info.👍. I’ve also heard rubbing eggs with mineral spirits helps to preserve for 1year without refrigeration. Have you ? Just wondering if that was true 🤷‍♀️

[@SirenaSpades]

@@notsurewhatscookin8691 Yes, I have done this, it's common to do here in Northern Maine and up in NB, Canada, you still put the mineral spirit eggs in the fridge (or cold cellar), they will last 9 months or so, you can always do the float test to check. Another way is to do pickled eggs - and there are many ways to do that, you can look up recipes. You can also just freeze eggs, by breaking open each egg, and dropping open each egg into a ice tray, once frozen, put them in a zip lock and make more as desired.

[@BerkeyCleanWater]

Our family would love to have 6-12 months stockpile of food!

[@joyfullythriving]

It's a great goal to work towards! My stockpiling baby steps break it down how you an do it. Here's that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISrd2ynhqlnq5I

[@SirenaSpades]

Get to work on it :)

[@patriciakuronya9862]

Thanks for the tour. I have been canning for over 10 years so it is interesting to see what other people can. This year I was able to can some new things since we had a great garden year. They included pizza sauce, sloppy joe sauce and BBQ sauce. I learned not to waste green tomatoes. If you cook them down with vinegar and some garlic and then blend them it makes a great sauce for on burritos, etc. Also if you grow zucchini you can make them into pickles just like cucumbers. You can also shred or chunk zucchini and can it with pineapple juice to make a mock pineapple. I also canned homemade cranberry sauce with discount cranberries after thanksgiving last year. Just some ideas for you. I have never made cowboy candy but I would like to give it a try.

[@joyfullythriving]

I love seeing what others can too! Pickles and the cowboy candy were new for me as well this year. I will have to try zucchini next year. And that's a great green tomato tip! Thank you, Patricia!

[@SirenaSpades]

I ripen green tomatoes in my root cellar, but I have also put them right in my salsa batch before and canned them up when I haven't had enough. But preferably, they easily ripen with no problem in a cool dark place, enclosed - I use a crate fully lined and covered with either cardboard or newspaper, with at least one reddening tomato, but I have heard you can put a banana in with them, the enzymes ripen them.

[@joyfullythriving]

@@SirenaSpades That is great to know! Great idea to ripen in your cellar. I've always wondered what to do with my extra green tomatoes.

[@maryohare4141]

I rinse then slice firm green tomatoes, put the slices on cookie trays and freeze for several hours..then put 6-8 frozen slices per freezer bags. When ready to eat, dont thaw them, just rinse while frozen, dip in flour or bread crumbs, do salt and pepper or any batter combo...and fry. MMM. Can do same with squash and zucchini. Quick side dishes option.

[@yoadrienne939]

Sugar is a preservative.. storing sugar free items won't last as long FYI.

[@joyfullythriving]

Yes, good point! My jam is always just berries, sugar and pectin. I don't store many sugar free things personally.

[@yoadrienne939]

@@joyfullythriving I was referring to applesauce. Sorry, I should have mentioned that 😆

[@joyfullythriving]

@@yoadrienne939 Ohhh! Gotcha. Since the best buy date is still 2 years out on my sugar free applesauce, I'm not too concerned. 🙂

[@dianelear8227]

electric grid country wide is fragile! With all of this, need a generator, and a way to cook with campfire. :) Store more water. :)

[@joyfullythriving]

👍

[@judyanderson8782]

From my experience, those single serve applesauce containers goes bad within a year. I was totally surprised when I opened one and thought it was just that one, but the others I opened were bad also.

[@joyfullythriving]

Good to know! My kids take those in their lunches almost every day so I am constantly rotating through them. I doubt they sit longer than a couple months at most, especially now that I pack 4 lunches 5 times a week with applesauce! 😆

[@gailoreilly1516]

I am impressed and envious of your organized and thorough stockpile. The one thing I do differently is that I pressure can water in quart jars. They don't take long. I would have to look it up but why not make those jars drinkable? Just a thought.

[@joyfullythriving]

I have thought about it but didn't want to waste the lids right now. Plus, I have a Berkey which can filter any water. However, I may consider doing it in the future! Thanks for sharing what you do!

[@maverickmacgyver]

The 40 present is an amazing idea! Great way to share a slice of preps with other people.

[@joyfullythriving]

It really is! Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@dianelear8227]

How do you keep track of the experation dates on all items, especially food

[@joyfullythriving]

Everything you see are things we use regularly so I came continually going down to get things from these shelves to use. But once or twice a year, I do go down and look through things to make sure I am staying on top of it. And when I get new items, I make sure to put them in the back so I am always using the oldest first. These things help me stay on top of the expiration dates.

[@KimClaeys-z6p]

Mice can chew through plastic bins, better to use mental garbage cans.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Fritz0616]

People need to know and millions and millions of people don’t know is that Best Buy dates on canned goods are just that Best Buy dates purposely put on the cans so you would throw out and buy new..canned goods as long as stored in a cool, dark place will be good for many, many years past the date ..over time it will lose its nutritional value but when the time comes and it’s coming these canned goods will be very valuable to help feed yourselves..I can say for sure canned oysters will not be good after their Best Buy date..Honey, sugar, cocoa, salt, molasses,soy sauce to name a few have a indefinite shelf life as long as it’s stored correctly such as sugar, salt and cocoa if it’s exposed to moisture then it won’t be usable in most cases..Pasta, rice should be stored in containers that are air tight out of their original packing I use Mylar bags w/02 absorbers or just in a 5/6-gallon food safe bucket with a air tight gamma lid.. pasta and rice is another product that is good for many, many years.. Another FYI ~ but off the topic of canned goods any freezer food has a indefinite shelf life in your freezer if stored correctly and protected from freezer burn and ice crystals..there is a woman here on YT Loulee creates (I’m not in anyway associated or benefiting from this to promote her channel I’m just trying to get the word out from people throwing out perfectly safe food) that posted the link to the USDA site showing the facts that freezer food can never get salmonella poisoning EVER..

[@joyfullythriving]

Great points, Brenda! I agree. Best buy dates are just that. BEST by. You can still use many things after they are "expired"...definitely within the next year or two after that best buy date say, especially if it is stored well!

[@Holly-ys1me]

Agree. But there is a risk of botulism with it being too many years past the best if used by date. In 2020, a friend got canned food from a food bank that had a best buy date of 1972. The cans were rusted and stank.

[@Fritz0616]

@@Holly-ys1me ~I can’t even imagine that would be allowed at any food bank considering ours won’t even accept vegetables from our gardens..The number one thing is how the food was stored..any rust, bulging, loss seal , looks and smell is just common sense to dispose of it..store bought canned food at 50 yrs old it something I def wouldnt trust..I mean common sense should have clicked in that this is 50 yrs old food should have been disposed off..when I mentioned several years past it’s Best Buy date again as long as it’s stored correctly with no signs of damage I certainly didn’t mean 50, 40, 30 or even 20 yrs past it’s bbd..this mean someone wasn’t rotating through food that old..even with everything going on today 10 yr old food past the date should have been consumed and replaced..freezer food on the other hand I Foodsaver all my meat except for the larger meats like Turkey and hams I have eaten a beef roast that was 8 yrs old you honestly couldn’t tell the difference between a fresh bought one or the frozen..I would have no problem eating 20 yr old meat from my freezer because it would be fine indefinitely from the way I stored it..still ..food should be rotated with in reason..

[@mkkrafts9261]

Government regulations actually require companies to have a best buy date. The company is also required to keep and test samples of their food at time intervals (3 months, 6 months, 1 yr., 5 yrs., etc.) up to the best buy date. If a consumer can prove the food doesn't last until the date, the company may be liable for lawsuits so they take it seriously and err on the side of caution when they establish the dates. Any change in color, consistency, nutrient value or any of those criteria can define when it is past the "best" quality of the food. However that doesn't mean it isn't edible and nutritious. My point is that the reason for the best buy dates is not necessarily motivated by greed. I worked in the industry. I worked in the lab that tested the retained products for quality. So I know.

[@Fritz0616]

@@mkkrafts9261 ~I veiw things differently..I pressure can butter= a huge no no.. and I leave my butter that I plan on using in the next couple weeks out on my counter, my grandmother would be over 100 yrs old did the same and lived to be 90 yrs old..leaving butter out is another huge no no..but here I’am over 50 yrs later..but your entitled to your opinion as well as I am..just saying

[@debbiegoltl6571]

I am really impressed with how you keep track of all the prices and quantities of your items! Great work!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you so much! I do try. It helps that I don't mind grocery shopping, and I have a good memory for prices! I credit my memory to my Dad! 😉

[@ThePaPappy]

@@joyfullythriving We use a "China Marker" for dates and info. They are like an industrial crayon that washes of easily but marks just about anything. They are widely available from Tractor Supply to Amazon. Good vid !

[@joyfullythriving]

@@ThePaPappy Thanks for that tip! I'll have to look into getting one of those!

[@dottydot8058]

my nan used to store tea and coffee in case the war broke out again

[@joyfullythriving]

Tea and coffee are both great additions! I don't drink either, but we definitely store hot chocolate in our pantry!

[@Amanda-zd7ei]

But what happens if you do not need the food before it goes bad

[@joyfullythriving]

Good question! I truly only buy things our family eats, and I am regularly looking through it to make sure we are using it all. If I notice things are getting close to expiring, faster than we can eat them, I will donate them to a food pantry. But usually, we really are eating everything you see here!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Ty for sharing this video. I just happened upon your video and have subscribed. That was super neat about your birthday party. That is a great idea!

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you so much, Jackie! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@leopoppetme2237]

Kirkland canned chicken from Costco

[@joyfullythriving]

I have heard that is good canned chicken too!

[@queenofthehousehold]

Such a great tour and so many practical tips. Storing water in the jars is smart!

[@joyfullythriving]

Isn't it? It was such a simple idea, but I thought a brilliant one as well!

[@michaelwardle7633]

Sardines and mackerel are excellent canned meats.

[@joyfullythriving]

Good to know!

[@mommasuesue]

Yes I'm trying to make my home a grocery store too

[@joyfullythriving]

Good for you! 👏

[@yoadrienne939]

Keep sugar in bags but Put whole bags of sugar in large ziplock bags. It'll keep it from hardening :)

[@joyfullythriving]

That's a great tip! Thanks. I'll have to give it a try!

[@huizy9793]

This just popped up in my suggestions today wow girl IMPRESSIVE!

[@joyfullythriving]

Awww, thanks! Thanks for watching!

[@charlotteallan4371]

Honey never goes bad .....if it gets hard and whitesh ...just heat it up it will go back to normal

[@joyfullythriving]

Honey really is a great thing to have in food storage!

[@karenw.pennicook8669]

What about expiration date

[@joyfullythriving]

I use everything you see on the shelves on a very regular basis so it's not a problem. When I do get new canned goods, I make sure to push them to the back to rotate expiration dates that way too.

[@lorainewilliams592]

Actually, put your pasta in glass jars with oxygen obsorbers. Keeps eggs from hatching. Keeps out everything.❤

[@joyfullythriving]

Thanks for the tip!

[@trishthedish-n9u]

I freeze pasta for 4-5 days, remove from boxes and store in glass jars.

[@CrazyGrandmaWeaz]

Love the birthday gift idea! Great organization and video.

[@joyfullythriving]

Thank you!! 😊