My Prepper Pantry | Building a Three Month Prepper Pantry

[@agoogleuser6902]

I find it very interesting how so many of us have been 'led' to prep or stockpile food while others don't seem to have a care in the world. Proverbs 13:16

[@judithgrace9850]

All can be destroyed.

[@Karafaith1315]

Just found your channel this morning 😍. You present your extended pantry in such a lovely calm way, non of the gloom and doom. I grew up with my Grandmother so a deep pantry was the only thing I knew. If she didn’t put up/put back from the garden then we wouldn’t have what we needed until the next garden season. I have started a little extra pantry on top of our family pantry of things I remember our friends and neighbors ran short of. Oil, sugar, baking supplies, condiments and such in smaller containers to share if there is a need. Also with our local food pantry in mind who can always need extra help. A tip from this Grandma that helped my husband and I survive the mental anguish we were experiencing during the shut down was to bake cookies and little snacks for our grandkids we delivered to their front porch every Friday night. While we couldn’t hug and kiss on them we at least still had the connection that our family desperately needed. Thank you for sharing your practical wisdom

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I like the idea of keeping little jars of things to share. I will start saving them because I have some family members with less resources and I will have to help. That's what families do.

[@theuniquebean]

Such great ideas. I have two younger children who are immunocompromised and I bake for them weekly and give them little treats. I also live with my 81 y/o mom and I like to surprise her when she gets a little down in the dumps. Wishing you and yours well.

[@ms.anonymousinformer242]

Wow you allowed the Lying medoa to LIE to you to the point you stopped affectiom with your own family. So sad how so mamy people fell for this HOAX. :-( Those poor children.

[@debbieholt8261]

Anonymous Informer While I agree with your assessment that she took in the lies of the media and believed them enough to allow that influence to hurt herself and family emotionally, I don’t think she did it maliciously. Unfortunately, many many people are being duped into believing this nonsense! I just wish people would stop and question what they are being told and if it doesn’t add up or make sense than do some research and use critical thinking skills to determine for themselves what is right and what is a bunch of lies! That’s why we have brains folks! We need to use them and stop following mandates just because Everyone else seems to be!

[@gwenellison3937]

What a great way to show your love during these times!

[@canninggramma5846]

My son and I home canned 40 lbs of tomatoes together, then split the filled jars! We now have tomatoes coming out our ears! But I use tomatoes for so many things.

[@legauxmc]

There is the virus, but we have distribution issue an food shortage (or high prices for what is there) Best is to store for 6 - 12 months. You can also store in closets and under the bed.

[@momof1576]

I agree I have cans under the board on a mate’s bed. I have cans under my bed. I have a layer of cans behind my sofa.

[@MsPink0769]

That's so scary. I started sticking my pantry about 3 weeks ago. Going slowly but hoping to be almost done by November.

[@anotherguyonthepc5]

@@MsPink0769 honestly you should never be "done". Whether it's possible or not, my mental prep goal is to store enough to last decades or for life if at all possible. I'm gonna be a prepper until I draw my last breath

[@kimlansdale7317]

Water, trash bags and ziplocks. You’re so easy to listen to. Thank you!

[@shawnmcgraw9347]

Just as important, Band-aids and any over the counter medical items; such as foot spray/lotion, calamine cream, any dental items, pain killers, cold meds, cough drops, allergy meds, deodorant...you get the idea.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Yes, Shawn. All good ideas. I will put them on my list. Thank you. You know, I think I'll get a box specifically for this kind of stuff that won't fit in the bathroom cabinet. I'm working on it.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@homemakingwithdenise I bought a medium sized tool box at Walmart or Lowes and turned it into a first aid kit. Have used it as a grab/go when someone got hurt in my backyard. Stocked it with the usual things you find in a commercial kit. In fact, one of the $10-$12 kits from Walmart can be your starting point. Keep that one in the car and use the list of contents to build your own. Add to it extra rolls of gauze, ointments, better tweezers, disposable gloves, etc. Fine tune with any special needs you may have.

[@robinlillian9471]

Don't forget extra supplies of clean water. You'll die without that long before you starve. Also, if your electricity goes out in the winter you will need a source of heat if you don't have a fireplace already. Mice can get into cardboard boxes like the liquids are in. At least TWO extra can openers is a good idea, in case one gets lost/broken. You can brush your teeth with salt or baking soda. REAL potatoes & onions can last a long time, especially in an unheated garage. Whole wheat flour goes rancid in weeks when opened at room temp. I also recommend extra cake soap, iodine, rubbing alcohol, and liquid bleach as a surface disinfectant. Bleach is also good in VERY small amounts to sterilize water. Saving your newspaper is also a good idea. It has a lot of uses, including for TP in an emergency. Vitamin C, garlic cloves, Echinicacea & various other herbs can be antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, or otherwise good for immunity, but there are books of lists of those (no guarantees specifically against Covid). If the hospitals are turning people away, you want to have some alternatives to no medical care at all. BTW You can make your own yeast relatively easily.

[@debraigo1345]

Need to also add powdered alum (usually for making pickles). It is great for stopping bleeding. The military based Quick Clot on this. If you get a cut and can't get into an emergency room, might save a lot of problems. Also a box of panty liners. They are the bomb for a lot of medical emergencies, cuts , ect.

[@Lisaairbnb]

Debra Igo aluminum sulfate?

[@letagaymagnuson8102]

You are delightful in your presentation. God bless!

[@ceceblooms8666]

I am a black homemaker and prepper lady in her 20s I love your channel

[@cjenkins8785]

Thank you for your calm voice during this very stressful time. Perhaps a non-food item like extra light blubs because light bulbs are made in China. Stay well and safe.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Thanks for the tip on light bulbs. I've added them to the list. And thank you for saying that I am calm and not adding to the madness. I do want people to prepare but I want to be encouraging not crazy!

[@dorisx6916]

Yes, great video and I too love your calm voice. You did good.

[@taratova]

Your husband is blessed to have a wonderful wife that is warm, sweet in such a lovely way. You are a joy to watch.

[@JWGREENCPA]

Nice job so far! Few other ideas: LOTS of Bottled Water, Vanilla Extract, Dried Whole Egg Powder, Nido Fortificada (dried whole milk, tastes much better than fat free!) Take care and remember to rotate!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hi Jeff, thank you for your suggestions. I saw some of that Nido at Kroger just yesterday and did not buy any. I wasn't sure what it was but I did buy some other dry milk. I'll have to go back and pick some up. And yes, I also got some markers specifically to mark on the boxes and canisters so I can rotate.

[@trishd5789]

I've been pricing whole egg powder. It's outrageous. Any idea where to buy cheaper?

[@trishd5789]

How long will peanut butter last

[@JWGREENCPA]

@@trishd5789 Depends on the type and how it's stored. Jif creamy in a cool dark closet; 2 years give or take. It'll eventually go rancid, but it won't kill you to eat it. If it starts to get skunky then either toss it or maybe bake a batch of peanut butter cookies. Freeze dried PB powder is a thing and would store far longer, but I haven't ever used it personally.

[@floridagirl330]

Coffee filters for your large Mr. Coffee, Canned butter(ghee), powdered eggs, can fruit, pet food if you have a pet, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, band aides, antibiotic ointment, Tylenol, cough syrup, vitamins, batteries and water. Also a secondary means of cooking. Stereo, camp stove, grill, candles, matches & lighters, books, puzzles, games for entertainment. Basically anything you would need to prep for a hurricane or snow storm. Your prepper pantry looks awesome! You are very organized. I think I will convert a spare bedroom closet for my over flow. Don’t forget to rotate and always check that your cans don’t get bloated. Really enjoyed your video!

[@1CATALDO]

🔷GREETINGS from FLORIDA🔷 What a GREAT video ! I've seen 1,000s of KZbin videos on Survival & Prepping .... but rarely have I seen a woman ... let alone a woman of color .... not that color has ever mattered to me ... but out of 8 billion on planet Earth you are the 1st 😊 You're SO friendly and instantly likeable,inviting us into your home as you share your Preps with us in a down to Earth and errudite presentation ! Of course,I just had to subscribe to your channel ! THANK YOU Steve ~ August 20th 2020 I apologize in advance for any Type-Ohs in advance .. it's 3am

[@mio.giardino]

Everyone should have a store of food for their family regardless of what’s happening in the world. Great video and advice!!!! Thank you!!

[@amyhaggerty1]

Don’t flush “flushable” wipes. They don’t break down quickly enough and can build up in your pipes.

[@kyhilltophome3153]

Agree!! I have a small dedicated trash can with appropriate sized trash bags just for these wipes..

[@acajudi100]

Put in disposable garbage bag, , baking soda and a squirt of white vinegar

[@nikki7369]

Amen! I told my sister not to believe the package. It's a trick to get people to buy them. The Plumbers at work had a big meeting begging us NOT to throw the flushable wipes into the commode. It costed our company over a thousand dollars to pull them out and fix the pipes. My personal plumber told my Sister the same thing after he had to clear my commode. $99 cost and only because of a special for new consumers. The flushable wipes are not flushable. You will get away with it for a while but they will block the pipes one day.

[@jessicasarmy3698]

So true. We had the plumber in for that very problem.

[@countryfrau8328]

@@nikki7369 I can't believe that at least two of us daughters flushed all of our tampons over all of those years. I guess we never got in trouble because we were a military family and moved every 3 years. We have an old house and when my sister brought her daughter to our house a few years ago we had a plumbing backup I said "you can't flush tampons or anything like that" and her daughter looked so guilty. Ha. Oh well.

[@holditch1]

You need two weeks worth of cold medicine and tylenol for each member of your family, in case your family does get the virus. I got things like Mucinex and Vicks, coughdrops, and picked up menthol pads and a vaporizer, too. If you can pick up a small chest freezer and stock it with frozen meats and veggies, it would be a good idea. I got a tiny one that I stuck in the corner of my kitchen and bought large packages of meat at Sam's and repackaged into single meal size servings. I also have been dehydrating a lot of veggies. 3 months of food is more than you think. If you are stocking a 3 month pantry for a family of 4 and each person has just 2 servings of veggies a day (which would be minimal), that's 720 servings of veggies! When I realized that, I started dehydrating and canning some things myself. I've pretty much been running my dehydrator nonstop for the past 2 weeks but I've done mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, spinach, kale, corn, and peas. The good thing about that is they take up so much less room than cans and they're not full of salt and preservatives. You will need to get a vacuum sealer or canning jars with oxygen absorbers (cheap on amazon) to store them. Also, I don't know if your family mostly drinks water, but some drink mixes would be good. A few boxes of tea bags for iced tea would work. I bought a bunch of those little water enhancer drops, and got extra filters for our Brita pitcher. Hope those ideas help you!

[@holditch1]

If you are truly concerned about being locked down, stick back some fun surprises for everyone. A deck of cards and some jigsaw puzzles or board games, or even craft kits that would be fun to do if you are stuck at home. Maybe some paperback books. If you have any pets, don't forget to get food for them, too. And get an extra can opener in case yours breaks! haha Wouldn't that be horrible?

[@holditch1]

Just thought of 2 more pantry items you may want to add: popcorn and dehydrated eggs. :) Popcorn is great to have for a snack because it's low calorie, doesn't take much room to store, and lasts forever.

[@stephanietucker7157]

Loved your video! When our usual grocers ran out of things, I turned to the ethnic markets. I live in a large metropolitan area. We're lucky to have Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Italian and Latin markets. Some of the staples like rice and canned goods were easier to get there and often cheaper. The same was true for spices and cleaning products. I think Indiana also has Gordon Food Service. They are open to the public and they don't require an annual membership. That was another great resource in a pinch. The Indian grocer stocked large bags of cream of wheat. We also use that to make dumplings. It's called Soji but may be known by other names too. It was also more cost-effective. Sending many hugs to you and your family. It sounds like you are taking care of a lot of people, who must be feeling very blessed and very grateful for all of your hard work and effort. 🤗♥️👍

[@lblake5653]

I live in Los Angeles and I do the same thing. I hit the stores for teas, produce, spices, grains and condiments. All of those things give a variety so there is no food fatigue. It's a real thing trust me.

[@lblake5653]

I live in Los Angeles and I do the same thing. At first they looked at me strange until I became a regular. I have never been intimidated by going into ethnic grocers. They want your business. Especially now.

[@madelinehall8944]

I live In Chicago close to Wrigley. I was use to shopping in the local Ethnic grocery stores. I needed nothing when they told us at our non- for- profit where I trained in SCSEP program a few hours, the city wanted all seniors to go home and stay. I took a bus to Devon, our largest Indian shopping area. I bought things I needed to fill holes in my pantry. I went to the meat market, Patel's, Fresh Farms and snack shops. I went to Logan's square for my Latin staples. I saw so stocked that a few of my African and Indian friends came to me for spices and rice they didn't have. I'm a single retiree, but folks with families were coming to me. Praise the Lord for what He provided. When TP was on sale at Walgreens, I would go every day that week to buy 2 packs. I was and stay prepared.

[@laurice8056]

I’m so glad to see another sister who is still making prepper videos in 2022. Some others are about 5 years old. You have an amazing prepping supply started! I look forward to reaching out to you on your link. You and I are within the same demographics. It’s heartwarming to see how our Black prepping community is growing. Btw dried Black eyed peas were flying off the store shelves on New Years Eve 2021😂! Good thing we already had some! Don’t forget to store plenty of Water💧. Thanks again for sharing! 🙏🏾. I’m a new subscriber.

[@Nesie1965]

I just thought of something, that I may do this weekend. I plan to inventory what I have. Then mock up a 3 month meal plan....what can I make with what I have? What am I missing? That will give me a good idea of what I need to pick up. Also, I will be able to see what I may need to move into my working pantry if the dates are coming up on them. Also, if you use a service like Amazon pantry, or the Walmart grocery app, you can review your past purchases to see what you buy and how often....this will give you an idea of how much you may need to stock up on. Don't forget things like envelopes and stamps...those bills will still need to be paid even if we are on lock down. I also keep things like Birthday cards on hand. I have a lot of sweet nieces, and the birthdays will come even if we aren't able to get together. I can still send them a little happy in the mail.

[@MissFinance]

So happy that I found your channel 😊

[@oldtimerlee8820]

May I suggest that you use a Sharpie and put the "Best By" BB or "Purchased Date" PD on the front or the ends of your food containers? Makes it easier to keep up with what should be used first. Especially, when having to move foods around in order to better use space available. One of the golden rules of food storage is FIFO = First In, First Out. Choose either BB or PD and stay with it or use the letters to designate the difference if using both. I learned the hard way with old cans hidden at the back because I didn't make it easy to see the order of use. Another tip: Expand your supply of canned greens. I keep some spinach, collards, turnip and mixed greens. Both plain and lightly seasoned. My favorite is mixed greens. Always a good side dish, IMO. I often mix the greens with cooked rice. Adding a little garlic or onion enhances the flavor. These greens can be drained, then added to a skillet with a little ghee (DIY) or olive oil and heated enough to drive off some of the excess moisture. Makes a good side to go with a variety of beans. I like it with dried blackeye peas. As to meats, I grew up eating mackerel cakes instead of salmon cakes. My folks couldn't afford salmon. Still like them today. So, I've added them to our stash of tuna and sardines. A can of mackerel can go a long ways if made up into cakes and fried. I, also, buy the single serve low sodium tuna packs (Walmart) @ $1 each. Every time I go, I get a few more. If they have a 1/2 empty display, I'll buy what's left and leave in the box. Makes it easy to store them on the pantry shelf. Next time, if I can, I'll buy enough to finish filling that box. Like you, vinegar is a staple on our list. White vinegar for cleaning and we use it instead of fabric softener for laundry. Helps rinse out detergent residue and doesn't build up a film on clothes like most "traditional" liquids and dryer sheet do. I also keep both processed and raw apple cider vinegar on hand. Adding a bit of cider vinegar to those greens, mentioned, earlier gives a good flavor boost. Thank you for sharing your pantry ideas. In these troubled times, it is important that we help each other, as best we can. Again, Thank you for your part.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Oh my. thank you. Such good ideas. There is so much to learn about this and I thought I was a pretty good home manager. But this long term storage was not something I’d thought much about. Thank you for your suggestions. I will certainly include more greens and such on my list.

[@SpringFlowers537]

Thank you for taking the time and posting in comments. I’ve been restocking my stored goods since stores have more in stock than quarantine and the sharpie idea will be very helpful when rotating! The extra suggestions are great. Especially the vinegar and greens idea😀

[@robinlillian9471]

Food is still good to eat long past "best by" & "sell by" dates. Canned food especially lasts years.

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Great tips, everyone!!! As someone who has had earthquake supplies (I live in SoCal), I have some suggestions. As you write your use by dates on your packages, enter the information on an Excel document or a list. It will make the information easy to access. You can set a time frame to check the list, like once a quarter. Maintenance of the foods is crucial. Things don’t last forever. I had to change my diet to Low carb two year ago, so I stopped using grains and pasta. Dr just changed my diet to where I could eat rice, but it now tastes so stale!!! The worst thing would be for you to think you have food, only to find it’s inedible. And please don’t give expired food to food pantries. If it isn’t good enough for you, it isn’t good enough for a food pantry Be sure to put aside water! We can live without food a lot longer than water. Check your bottler, but I’m pretty sure spring water has longer storage than other kinds. I asked Arrowhead Water years ago, and I’ve kept spring water ever since. I used to work at Nestle/Contadina. Make sure you keep close watch on tomato products. If they are bulging, don’t open them! They can explode.

[@Corduroy66]

Number items bought first with #1, next #2, etc. Use them in numerical order.

[@nikki7369]

I just found your channel today. I am single, but I am also prepping for my disable mom and 2 sisters. Plus, for my nieces and their children because they are not taking our 'current times' seriously.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Nikki, I get it. I have two disabled sisters who can't do anything about it. I'm putting up some extra for them too. When times are hard, they call me. That's just family.

[@marybanks9514]

I just found your channel today. You're such a classy lady. I can tell you care about your family and others. In my prep I have frozen eggs and cheese. You may already have those in your freezer. I have Sardines and Treet, I actually love Sardines I haven't eaten Treet in years but I remember liking it as a kid. Thanks for sharing. Peace and Blessing

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Mary, I hate sardines but my hubby loves them. I remember Treet...I used to love that as a girl. I do have some cheese in the freezer but no frozen eggs. I'll have to check that out. Thank you. And thank you for the compliment!

[@nibrocnoel3240]

@Mary Banks How do you freeze eggs? Any suggestions or links would be greatly appreciated.

[@marybanks9514]

@@nibrocnoel3240 I freeze them in silicone muffin pans. I crack the eggs into the muffin pan, place them in the freezer. They freeze fast, Then I pop them out of the pan, put them in a freezer bag and place them back in the freezer.

[@nibrocnoel3240]

@@marybanks9514 thanks so much. I can do this👍

[@theeverburninglamp1518]

You have a lovely calm aura!

[@rebeccah6786]

What a sweet lady you are! Thank you for taking the time to show us your pantry! Great ideas! 🤗

[@newbeequilter]

@ Rebecca H - That was my thought too! I've already got my 3-month and am working on a 6-month pantry since I'm aware of the food shortages that will be coming up.

[@debbytomlinson9970]

Ok. I've read many of the comments. Just hear me out. First of all, good job getting started. 2nd, this Will Not Be short term. The stock on the shelves of canned goods (vegs, etc) is LAST YEAR'S harvest. Last year also saw crops lost of corn, wheat, sugar beets. Hundreds of thousands of acres left to rot in the fields. I could give so much info here, but you're a soft touch and I completely understand. I'm a nurse, and when these kids are forced back to school, this pandemic is going to Explode. Be ready for a much more harsh lockdown. 2 more things.... Y'all please stop calling this hoarding. It's called taking personal responsibility for your own family. Nobody would be alive on this earth if our grandparents and great grandparents did not store over a years worth of food. It's only in recent history that we have become so dependant on this crumbling system. Last, make a list of 7 simple breakfast meals and 7 dinners. If you make each meal 1 time per week, you need 4 of those meals for 1 month. For 3 months, you need 12 of the same meal. I encourage you to get food at todays prices and learn how to store it properly and Do Not Stop Preparing for your family.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Debby, thank you. I get it and I agree. I just did a call with several of my family members encouraging them to begin preparing for what's to come. You are right. Last year's harvest. Food plowed under. I watched it all on the news. I am trying to start with a three month food supply and go to six months. Some of my family was overwhelmed with the thought of a three month supply so I am asking them to start with two weeks then expand to four weeks than three months. But yes, I get it. And thank your for the list of meal suggestions. I haven't done that yet but I did look at how much meat did I have and how many meals could it make and who all did I need to provide for and yes. It can be overwhelming but I will get this done. I'm starting with three months and will expand to six. Stay in touch with me please. I like how you think.

[@riograndelily8344]

@@homemakingwithdenise should we do this now as well?

[@donnaleveron5711]

​@@riograndelily8344Yes, definitely.

[@Faithscrafts]

So true, it’s going to be bad. TheLord even told me the famine will be 4 years! And he gave me many dreams of people murderering each other over a grain of rice and parents trading their children for a meal! He told me of the Covid and to prepare I bought enough for a year worth and cleaning products before pandemic when it was still in china Me and my husband had enough to last us we went to the store once a month maybe and did a pickup order. My husband went to the Walmart for something one day it was wiped out so he decided to go dollar tree it was wiped also but one guy threatened to kill this lady with his big truck almost ran her over for the 4 pack of toilet paper. my husband said imagine what it would be like with food! He was so grateful I had food stored before Covid he thought I was crazy but I told him God told me to buy everything and then he was amazed and grateful for that! Please, buy what you can and even for family who aren’t preparing that’s what I’m doing. I had no clue what a prepped pantry was until after Covid but I’m glad i know now! It’s mind boggling to me how much people rely on our government and other people to supply our food when for 1000s of years it hasn’t been that way even up to 100 years ago! Even if you do your research like I’ve done now you know that even big financial people say we’re headed for a dark time worse then the Great Depression! Worse! Which some people ate there own kids for lack of food! And those people know how to grow food! People now don’t know how to grow there own food! Not many people I know.

[@mariatorrini2293]

If people saw my pantry they would call this hoarding. Guys, I began my pantry back before I lost my job in 2020. I knew I needed to start stocking items to have when my unemployment ran out, and my social security kicked in. I work around this pantry, only needing to buy meat, milk, fruit, veggies, occasionally flour or sugar, baking powder, coffee. This is how I stretch my budget, make a meal, freeze one, which stretches those paychecks, a lot farther. If you are only shopping one week at a time, you are losing money, You need to shop a minimum of 2 weeks at a time. Buy a whole serloin roast and get 4 lbs of ground beef , 8-10 steaks, and if you price it out, you are saving money. Buy whole chickens and cut them up yourself,, keeping bones et all for stock, buy whole pork loins and grind your own sausage, make your own pork chops, money savers folks. Work around the meat with pasta, beans, barley, farrow, couscous, rice.,

[@lilrustee]

I don’t know why your channel was recommended to me but I’m so thankful it was. As a 62 yro diabetic, I get worried about going out, and yes about a possible second closing. I do go over to my daughter’s house three days a week to watch my 3 yro granddaughter (my first grandchild and my pride and joy) as my daughter is an essential worker (and Georgia is pretty much open anyway). Thank you for doing this.

[@joshwhite3829]

Carolyn ‘Carye ‘ Sellito hey,I've also a granddaughter,she's 2....apple of my eye.....I've been stocking up for awhile.....I'm single...2 girls still at home.....will get a camp stove soon....all I can do I will,feel rather scared of civil war.....I know Jesus...whatever he likes me or not....I pray for world peace often.....wish you and yours all the very best...Rebekah Mary 🇬🇧💜🌎🕊🌳🌸🎀

[@PhenomenallyFlyDiva4]

I don’t know if you’ll have any girls/women in your circle who are still on their cycle, but if you do, you’ll need feminine hygiene products. Oh! Batteries of various sizes, a weather radio, disposable razors, perhaps.

[@terilynn62meschkat48]

PhenomenallyFlyDiva4 I thought about that!

[@yarnprepper]

I don’t need them, YET, but I have several packs of bladder control pads i got free from couponing.

[@faithrada]

@@yarnprepper Oh geees.. my Poise 'incontenance pads' are almost as important as the toilet paper! One sneeze and it's all over! LOL. A 10 lb+ baby will do that to you. 🙄

[@louellen7271]

Use a Diva cup. I have a family member who swears by it and you don't have to buy more every month.

[@HeavenHelpUsNet]

PhenomenallyFlyDiva4 where do you find a weather radio? Thank you for your reply!

[@kennaoconnor4633]

You’re so smart to prepare. I started June 2019 when God lit a fire under me to hurry and get my house in order. It’s really too easy to do. Costco is a godsend. Since then, I have moved to the mountains. COOHMP. I bought a 119 year old house with a basement and huge attic. What fit into my master bedroom closet is now filling up a basement. Seriously. I was able to fit 4 years of food for 1 in my closet and it wasn’t very big. Now I’m canning and putting up as much food as I can. When the nazis say show me your papers, I’ll not be participating. Sisters, put up food. Make sure to include spices and seasoning. Don’t think water will be available. Remember when businesses wouldn’t close so they shut off the water? Store water. I’m above a gorgeous river and I have a spring. I’m still saving water in anything that will hold it. Praise God.

[@lorettadot]

Denise, that’s a great pantry for emergencies. I need to restock mine as well. Thanks for the tips.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Thanks, Loretta. It’s a work in progress.

[@ExpatMom288]

Your voice is so soothing... subbed. I am getting ideas for my deep pantry.

[@lindarussell9379]

Bandaids. Hand sewing kit.

[@momof1576]

Please restock. There may be more shortages. I keep a year of food stored. In fact I’m about to bring a baby into my home in a kinship placement and so I’ve now bought all the formula and food she will need for a year plus clothes up to 24 months. Please please restock.

[@gracecruz2855]

I love ur video!! Do u have a link where I can find the containers that you were using for flour and rice?

[@sjmullen9011]

Excellent video! This is exactly what everyone should be doing. Buying a little at a time will build a wonderful pantry faster than one would think. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️

[@janhatchett7834]

I saw very much the same situation you saw during the pandemic down here in Georgia. We are stocking up now too. I have enjoyed not needing to shop as often.

[@ajohnson4368]

I enjoyed your ideas, especially tailored to your own family and not only what is needed but what people like. I am a new subscriber and thank you for keeping tradition alive!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

You are quite welcome. I'm glad this proved helpful. What can I help you with?

[@knowledgekettle5567]

You are so lucky and blessed to have amish people near your area. They will be essential when the electricity is turned off. The food shortage this fall and winter gets much worse.

[@mizzmascarenas]

Hi Denise! I loved your video! I have 4 kiddos at home still, and I do the same. I have two big storage closets in my laundry room and a deep freezer as well that I use as my extended pantry. I was raised by my grandparents and we lived in farm country so I learned from a young age how to take care of a home, how to can, make jelly, garden, farm, hunt, fish, all that fun stuff. I’ve always been a prepper when it comes to my food and supplies for my family. When the lockdown hit us, we weren’t even really phased. My husband was blown away by how prepared we were haha...

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I hope to make jelly and jam soon but I am dealing with a very sick mother so I am limited on time. I like to do strawberry jam and apple jelly. My hubby fishes and our freezer is well stocked!

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

@@homemakingwithdenise do you have a backup generator for your freezer?

[@cherylmarshall6874]

That's a blessing.

[@soulprepper1425]

You are so pretty ❤️ loved the video, I am stockpiling just in case stuff happens. If nothing happens, I have food. Lol no harm in that. Definitely won’t go to waste.

[@crystalclarity6766]

Bravo for your efforts, Ms. Jordan! I admire your positive attitude, your knowledge and your obvious skill set which is so essential for running a successful household. I am pleased to see more people realizing that ‘normal’ no longer applies, at least for the foreseeable future, and then watching those same people take decisive action to ensure that their loved ones have the necessary resources to survive and thrive. If I may, I have a few suggestions: 1. For a longer shelf life, cooking oils should be stored in darkness. Even short periods of direct-sun exposure can reduce the useful life of cooking oils by weeks or months. 2. If possible, widen your scope of planning to provide food, clean water and other day-to-day essentials for a period of ONE YEAR. Why one year? Farmers know the answer all too well: If the annual harvest fails it’s one full season until the next harvest. Farmers lay up as much food as possible to see them through a bad year and ideally, we should too. (Ten million acres of U.S. corn were recently destroyed in just one storm system!) 3. Consider having TWO food storages: 1) Short-term, for say six months to one year, and 2) long-term for anything longer than one year. The short-term storage would be for the everyday items you showcased in this video. The long-term would include bulk amounts of grains, dried beans, pastas, sugars, various dehydrated items sealed in metal cans or in oxygen-removed Mylar bags, etc. These are the items that form the foundation of a sustainment diet in truly hard times which may span years or even longer (history - even recent history - has shown us that the U.S. is not immune from massive shocks to society). I realize that both budgets and adequate storage space may not be in the cards for many ‘Preppers’ but I think it is wise to formulate preparedness planning, especially as it pertains to food consumables, clean portable water, etc. around a core one-year timeframe, at the minimum. It will buy us many months of precious planning time to adjust and adapt to severe jolts to our society. 4. Finally, strive to integrate alternate means to maintain at least partial operation of essential grid-based systems should one or more of those systems stop working. By systems I mean electricity, water and water filtration, trash and human waste removal, heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, home and personal security, etc. A comprehensive list of the grid systems we enjoy extends beyond the one I’ve mentioned but you can see what I’m getting at. Best wishes to you and yours and thank you for ‘seeing’ the need to prepare and then acting on your instincts. You are awesome!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

crystalClarity thank you. I’ve been hearing the need to think about those off grid issues but frankly, aim not sure what to do about that. I’ll have to get the hubby on those things. Thank you for your encouragement.

[@ally7993]

Love to see new preppers! More people that are prepared the less you need to worry about your neighbors.

[@PokerHillFarm]

We eat whole cranberry sauce as well all year long. We eat a full Thanksgiving meal about 6 or 7 times a year.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Now that is funny. We had four Thanksgivings last year and my hubby couldn’t get over it. Like it was too much, too many. Hahaha! Yes...cranberry sauce is a staple.

[@TheOriginalC.H.]

Yeah, I also prefer the whole cranberry sauce over the jellied cranberry sauce as well.

[@booksarepeopletoo9665]

In my family, we substitute cream of wheat for corn meal in my Mom's cornbread recipe because I am allergic to corn. It has the same texture but tastes more like white corn meal. The substitution works well especially if you make your cornbread in a cast iron skillet.

[@suegalletly8262]

You like alot of things that I enjoy. I also am keeping batteries stocked for my candles and lanterns and flashlights. Bought 2 Gas One stoves and butane/propane for cooking, as I have an electric stove. Got a fire pit and kindling starter kit. Lighters, and matches. Candles 👍.Draino if toilet or sink clogs. Got small upright freezer, as I have a small freezer atop my frig; standard size frig I have. Freezer was extremely hard to get. They are pretty much sold out of them, and cant promise of getting anymore in. I have two faux fireplaces, and stocked up on gel fuel for them. We have oil heat, so if electric goes out, we freeze. Happened to us a couple of years ago. God Bless you and your family. I enjoyed your video and subscribed. Stay safe under Gods wing of protection. Remain peaceful and protected, as stated in Psalms 91. ❤🤗

[@kbaxter1996]

You can also put baking soda and follow it up with a cup or so of white vinegar and a few drops of dawn in the sink and toilet. Wait 30 minutes and flush with a gallon of hot water. It's cheaper and safer than drano

[@suegalletly8262]

@@kbaxter1996 thanks for the tip !

[@juliej6642]

It seems you have thought of everything! The only thing I add is paper plates, cups, the plastic forks. I have to be prepared each year to lose clean water for a week or 2, along with electricity. So those are disposable and don't need to be washed. Also I get the baby wipes for cleaning the body just in case. They also have those wet-wipes made just for washing your hands. I found some at the dollar store once and stocked up, because sometimes public restrooms aren't clean enough to wash your hands! But I doubt you can find any of those right now.

[@unconventionalforager6389]

I’m so proud of you for getting your home stocked. An entire wall is real estate, valuable space! If you have a lot of bright lights or sunlight, cover with dark fabric. The sun light can do a lot of damage in breaking down

[@belindagarza3958]

I love your channel. We use generic baby wipes instead of the Charmin wipes. It was cheaper and they didnt restrict them here as much.

[@davewall6383]

Hi Denise, what a great video. You can also get a Keurig refillable pod - you can use your own coffee to fill it. It makes it cheaper and the coffee is fresher especially if you grind your own beans.

[@jen9774]

Your video is brilliant ! Really comprehensive for someone who is just beginning to start building a pantry. I'm a retired widow and I've been thinking how to go about it. One of the reasons I want to buy stuff now is how much prices are soaring and this won't stop. Choices are also narrowing! Greetings from South Africa

[@DeniseBabbit]

WOW! I just found your channel, and you are AH- Mazing!💗 No panic buying urgency in your voice, and we could all use some calm now!👍 I love those shelves! I have a free wall where I could put one, and I could fill it quick with all the produce I get! Pick up some winter squash... They will keep a long time in a cool spot, and make wonderful soups when it's cold! If you have access to a food bank, use it to help stock up too! I live in an RV, so I don't have a lot of space. I'm using under bed storage, the clothes closet, behind the sofa, and under the dining table. I have a 3 month supply of dry goods, and need to work on canned vegetables and medical supplies.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I’m liking that winter squash idea. I’ll be making lots of soup. And we are name twins. I love it. We got those shelves at Menards bit I put a link to some similar ones. And yes, no panic buying. Let’s be rationale so there is enough for all.

[@marque235]

First aid kit, prescriptions, vitamins, batteries, candles, oil lamp, lighters, white vinegar, solar phone charger, clove oil, loose leaf teas, bleach, protein powder, dry or shelf stable milk, extra blankets, weapons, alcohol (for bartering), water water water! Great video!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

I've been doing this for the past couple of years. I've got food everywhere. I need to get my stuff organized. I have lots of spices. I've been getting icing buckets from a grocery store, washing and sanitizing for food storage. I have one filled with pasta, one with flour, one for rice. Ive been bullying some things in bulk, like oatmeal and salt. A tip for those who don't know. Should the flour get those weevils, all you have to do is sift the flour. When we lived on Guam, mom had this problem and that's what she did. It works and it doesn't hurt the flour. They are always in flour, just usually used before they hatch. Someine tod me to put bay leaves in the flour so I added. You are so right, this is not over. Reminds me of when we had to keep food stocked for civil defense .and bleach

[@JillUdart]

You probably won't see this, but I have started "prepping" also. Just picking up a few things each time I go to the store. Great video

[@askmslynnllc5363]

Growing up in Michigan I was taught to keep at least a two week pantry. We move to Indiana just before the 78 blizzard and we were stuck in the house in the country for two weeks (7 foot drift between us and the highway). I get the half gallon and gallon clear plastic storage containers shaped like the corn starch used to come in (3 to 5 dollars each). I like the square containers because they fit close together and have a nice indent for gripping. To make the shelves less obvious you can hang shower curtain around the shelves. You can also look for nice looking cabinets.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I remember the blizzard of ‘78. I was right here snowed in at home. The fire department took milk, bread, and such to the community because people couldn’t get out. Yep. We need that food storage. I’ll have to look into those containers you are talking about. I saw some at Walmart.

[@bettysorrell2914]

@@homemakingwithdenise @

[@ScottDawson]

Good video reminder to have some extra things on hand just in case. I've been getting a little extra pantry items with my weekly curbside grocery order to stock up. I like the idea of a separate shelf I'll need to setup something in my storage closet.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hi Scott. I like the idea of a separate shelf too. That way, I only use what's in the regular pantry and can switch out and replace from my prepper pantry. Thanks for stopping by.

[@martihoney611]

In fla we also put a bay leaf in with flour and dry goods

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hi. Marti. I just got a huge pack of bay leaves in today. I plan on using them for that purpose. Any other suggestions?

[@margocaldwell8109]

Tortillas are shelf stable unlike bread which takes up alot of room in freezer...in a power outage the tortillas will last and take up very little room... can make wraps with cold cuts as well as tacos and fajitas

[@lemon4grss]

Thank you, it was nice to watch how you are prepping, l love prepping it’s a wonderful way to take care of yourself and family, l also prep for my pet as well, l have about 4 months of food, water and supplies and will keep adding as l go and with everything going on today it’s best to be ready for almost anything. Thank you again. From NYC 🍎🙏🏻😷

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Exactly. One of my sisters have a dog and I told her to start putting up food for the dog. And yes, I'm starting with a three month supply but I hope to grow it to six months and then nine months. We'll see what happens.

[@nelldorisharris2574]

Best of help of any video I've seen. I have 2 pages of notes and plan to shop tomorrow. Thank you bunches.

[@RetiredEMT96]

I just love you! Your voice is so soothing and kind. My father was a depression kid so he used every available space in our home to save everything! My mom called him a pack rat!! I see now why he saved things I saw as silly, I’ve saved some things but replaced all his cardboard with a tent. And he saved screws and nails which has bailed me out a couple of times. My parents had allot of things to keep food warm that didn’t require electricity. I have a metal fondu pot that I could heat up a can of whatever in. I say all of that to say this. Make sure you have an alternate food cooking source that you can use indoors, I have sternos and a sterno stove to cook on. Thank you for all of your suggestions!❤️

[@RetiredEMT96]

Sammy Nammy hey Sammy, noooo never! We use stenos (chafing dishes) during the holidays. I also have a propane camping stove for outdoor use.

[@1419onthebayou]

Don't forget tea, coffee, and creamer. 😁 My daughter would not be a happy camper without her coffee.

[@phyllispatterson8260]

I like what you r doing that is a good idea, I'm a older person and not ready to go out much. I notice you didn't have can salmon. Thanks for the tips, love your videos so helpful. God bless and stay safe.

[@mizzmascarenas]

Canned salmon is a great idea! I didn’t think of that. Also a few cases of bottled water would come in handy just in case.

[@holditch1]

@@mizzmascarenas Canned corned beef is good, too, and you can make an easy corned beef hash with some potatoes and onions, or it's also good with sauerkraut, which you can store long term. I dehydrated my own diced potatoes for long term storage -- it's pretty easy to do. They could be used for the hash, or made into something like a hashbrown casserole or thrown into a pot of soup.

[@phyllispatterson8260]

I just received my storage stand for my pantry ready to stack up, thanks for the tips.

[@mizzmascarenas]

holditch1 I love corned beef hash! I always keep a few cans handy. I’ve never made it myself, but I’m sure it’s not too hard to do.

[@jd2921]

Thank you. I am trying to learn more about prepping. Love this info.

[@Vixen781]

Great job, I have that shelf unit. Put it into an unused coat closet off the kitchen and turned it into another pantry. Love the containers!

[@applepie4462]

My goodness, I am so happy that I found your channel. You and your husband like pretty much the same things me and my husband like, also. and I picked up some great new ones from you, Denise!

[@jenniferrivard4690]

This is a great video. You've inspired me as I also believe something is coming again in 2020. Mary's Nest had a great video on this as well. Do you have an outdoor grill? Maybe getting an extra propane tank or bags of briquettes.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I do have an outdoor grill so yes, another propane tank is a must. Plus the briquettes for just in case. And isn't Mary wonderful. I just love her. I've learned so much from her.

[@ColorMeRado]

Me too. Militia near us saying that food shortages are not being talked about but are everywhere.

[@constancefaulkner9002]

Both of my kids were in scouts when they were growing up. I live in an area that is known to have hurricanes, so I am more than thankful for my camp kitchen (a camp stove that uses propane cylinders, a collapsible oven to use on the stove and a toaster to use on the stove, and a vast supply of other camp cooking appliances that use propane cylinders - an oven, slow cooker, smoker, skillet, etc). These things really come in handy when you have no power. A solar camp shower (basically a big ziploc bag with a plastic hose that has a plastic shower head at the end) is another great investment in the event of no power and you need to wash dishes

[@dianehall5345]

Hi Denise- Well here we are in November 2022. The prep school that I was working for during my retirement, shut down in March 2020. We also decided to shut down our working farm that March and have not reopened to the public. Still customers only. I proceeded to buy in dry pantry items, followed by freezer foods. I emptied my tall bookshelf and filled it, just like yours! Then I lined up two of those tall garage metal shelves down my central hallway. And filled them! We bought a large second freezer while they were available, which made a total of three. My brother-in-law also has a large chest freezer. We raise grass beef. Then I got on the phone to our (spread out) farming neighbors to co-op vegetables, meat, honey and firewood. Now we are all properly stocked up and I can breathe. Every Christmas I make up gift baskets of foods for presents and for the local food pantry. Most of us are over 65 and grateful that we have each other's backs. We check on each other and offer help when needed. My brother-in-law just badly sprained his ankle on the first day of hunting season. He is off that foot until December. We were so fortunate that a friend I worked with at school recently retired. He offered to help get our cattle in the barn for the winter. They 🐂🐂🐂🐂 are spread out far and wide in the pastures and don't want to come in !

[@mim6191]

We loved your video, it's the first time we see you. We have included meds. for all needs, winter and first aid; including, medicinal herbs in our garden; like aloe, rosemary, mint, and so on; lightbulbs, candles, garbage bags. I sew, so all I can gather incase of, fabric, thread... & inventory of our winter clothes. Seeds... I have bladder problems so I prepare for that also. You, reminded me of things I forgot. Thank you for sharing.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hi Mim, welcome to the T&T community. I will add the things you mentioned to my list. I've got a great sewing box but I do need to check it. I hope you come again and visit often. I plan other videos on this topic so check back. I did order in some seeds. I am trying to really plan ahead.

[@deedrafulkerson2919]

Agree cranberry sauce is really good with chicken casseroles, chicken and rice dishes! So good!

[@chellettethaxton3749]

I just found you today 🙃 and will be following you, I enjoyed you. Sending you Air-Hugs 🤗 and respect from Lithonia, Georgia 💐

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Welcome to the T&T community. I'm glad you found my video to be helpful. I've got good family and friends in Georgia! Have you started your pantry? What questions can I answer?

[@kmiller6002]

I'm near Macon GA😁😁😁

[@inthegarden1054]

I love those storage containers. I bought 4. I’d love to get more. They work so well. I threw away the inside piece (I use a scoop to get out what I need). They are only $8 and some change. I love the handles on them. 😍

[@coronayup]

! A wonderful video! I'm in what I call "The Geezer Demographic" as well. I live alone, with no famiy around, so I have to be self-sufficent. I've been prepping for awhile, but I know there there are holes I need to fill. I love your way of drying herbs! I'm going to buy some lunch bags and get started on that.

[@HeavenHelpUsNet]

I highly recommend, if you have a gas burner stove, going to a hardware store and finding an old fashioned percolator coffee pot. When power goes out we can always start a burner with a match and we can at least start our day with coffee!

[@ylvaedina1997]

Ok, first of all, I love you. This was a great video, so well laid out and well paced. It’s given me a lot of new ideas for my pantry. Second of all, I think you should pick up some Himalayan Pink salt. It has 12 more minerals in it than normal salt and they are minerals that we need and don’t get from most food sources.

[@hypnoticlistener4621]

Thanks for the video. Think in terms of the recipes you like to eat everyday then gather all the ingredients needed for them. Buy a little extra. Also, more canned meat as snacks. In stressful times it will do you good. Think about things like sardines, salmon, tuna, crab, etc that you can have on a cracker or make a little salad.

[@theodosiavictoria7386]

I love that you added comfort/happy items such as chocolate & chewing gum!! Food for the soul!! ❤

[@jessicasarmy3698]

Thank you for the thorough coverage of the items you have purchased for a three-month prepper pantry. So helpful and complete.

[@michelleann1899]

Excellent video...this mirrors my pantry...yes, a 3 month supply...keep adding as much as possible...try not to be greedy..homemaker/small business owner...at 67 this pandemic has thrown all of us for a loop...try to tell my children to be brave, that this is life and although this virus is unprecedented...all we can do is listen to the doctors and scientists and take care of ourselves...my husband is immuno compromised so we are self isolating...pick up groceries curbside and tend our garden...this is such an informative video...will pass it on...Thank you for all the practical advice. Stay safe.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Michelle, thank you. I am trying to be practical and not an alarmist. But yes, each pantry should be particular for your family situation. I agree about not hoarding...just get what your family needs and leave the rest.

[@AbidingNHim7]

Just found your channel. We moved to Bloomington Indiana two years ago and my husband thinks I’m crazy for preparing for what’s coming. Trust me dear lady.. you do not have to spell it out , if folks are watching this video they know in their guts they need to get as ready as they can be for this fall and winter.

[@sparechange5815]

Another great video. I know that yeast has been hard to find and lately I've been finding it here and there and so I've got several packets of it in my freezer because the time may come when I have to make my own bread. I also have some honey because it can be used for many things. I have popcorn for snacking, the kind you pop on top of the stove. I've got saltines but you have to rotate those because they will expire. I've been working on my extra stash for several months but I've always kept food on hand. When I was growing up, we never had any food in the cupboard and I make sure to always have food in my cupboards. I'm sure I've got things that you don't have but I can't think of them right now. Tomato paste because you can use that to make tomato sauce if you want. I have several cans chunk white chicken breast, tuna, canned ham like Dak as well as the small 5 oz cans of ham. I even bought a couple cans of spam which I haven't had in years but if I'm hungry enough it will taste good. I also have several kinds of dried beans and a few cans of beans, cans of potatoes. I've got a lot of stuff in fact tomorrow I plan on working on reorganizing it a little bit. I enjoyed the video. Take care of yourself.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I had forgot about the canned ham...I will have to pick some of that up. I did get some yeast but I like the idea of freezing it. I thought I bought Saltines but when I got home, there was none in my bags. Maybe I left them at the store. Well, thanks for your suggestions. It is definitely a work in progress.

[@jenniferrivard4690]

Good suggestions!

[@krosario3322]

Great idea! I forget about canned ham!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Do keep health needs in mind when stocking up. In our case, I'd love to stock up on canned ham. However, we're on a salt restricted diet because of health problems. A common situation is food allergies. If allergic to nuts, that rules out some if not all of that category of food. I want a 5 gallon bucket of peanut butter. (sigh)

[@kbaxter1996]

@@homemakingwithdenise Denise, you can make saltines last a very long time if you put them in a half gallon or smaller canning jar with an oxygen absorber or use a food saver to remove the air. Great video and such a calm sweet way about you! Good bless you!

[@chaundasumara]

Great to meet you. I’m in Indy. So glad I get to meet you.

[@jdusenberg]

Just found ur stream, great info. I just started prepping 2 months, I am amazed how much is out at Kroger and meijers. Everyday their is another shortage, just read on Google their is a pepperoni shortage now. I hit subscribe and hit the bell. Stay safe.

[@lifestylewithlisa_1976]

Love your Preps keep stockpiling on everything essential items get jugs of water in cases of water remember you can always store stuff under your bed in a closet in the corner, also do NOT forget extra extra essential items cold medicine body wash lotion dish detergent exc it's a good ones too

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Yes! Thank you! I have not purchased extras of the body washes and such but you're are right...let me check out what I've got and add those to the list. I was so focused on food stuff. Thanks for watching and do come again.

[@lifestylewithlisa_1976]

@@homemakingwithdenise you're welcome you got a new subscriber.❤️

[@sweetsavant]

This was inspirational! I have done some prepping but I need to step up my game and add to my stash.

[@cherylannjohnson8801]

Thank you, Denise...this shows me that storing foods doesn’t really take all that much space. This is very doable and manageable. Our family could survive on your good food for a long time! We buy the same things. Be blessed, sweet friend.

[@Dejavue2023]

I have been prepping now for a couple months as well... yours reminded me i need cornbread mix :)

[@homemakingwithdenise]

It takes all of us to get this together. What in particular are you stocking up on?

[@dorisx6916]

Hazmat suits, goggles & shields.

[@Jean_W]

Your pantry looks awesome!! Very well thought out. You did really good.

[@stephanief7679]

So, I quickly read the title of your video real quick and thought to myself, "Ooo....what's a PEPPER pantry?" Haha! I think a Prepper Pantry is much more useful!

[@mizzmascarenas]

Stephanie Fricke I thought the same thing for a second lol. I was look ooh pepper pantry, that sounds interesting.

[@MsLisaBrooks]

I am so excited to find your channel! I came over from Faith and Flour. I love you! I am a woman in your demographic and I just love supporting women's channels--especially women of a certain age! Can't wait to watch more. Binge watching time!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I'm so glad. Yes, I am definitely a woman of a certain age. I enjoy working with the young women and sharing what I've learned over time.

[@stephanief7679]

Oh my gosh, this is a reminder for me. I really need to replenish my pastas. Oh, and chocolate bars. Love your videos Denise! God bless.

[@TheOriginalC.H.]

Yeah, that "emergency stash" will indeed be a handy thing to have just in case, lol.

[@allymichael1609]

Five gallon food grade buckets with gamma lids and then you can buy in bulk. I get mine at Lowe’s. I’d also get a berkey water filter. It can turn any water source into potable water. I also have a stove top pressure cooker and a rocket stove. You can cook a meal with a handful of twigs and leaves. The pressure cooker cuts down on the water and fuel needed to cook a meal. If you know how to pressure can, you can can you own meat. I even pressure can bacon ends and pieces. It’s so good with collard greens. I also oven can butter. It keeps for years.

[@KITTYKITTYBO]

What a great comprehensive video! Lemon juice have been on my mind recently - even thinking a source of vitamin C as well as canned oranges. I absolutely love your containers for rice. Pulling those handles out makes it seem so easy and convenient. Thank you for posting!!!!

[@stephaniefbriggs]

Thank you so much for your video! I am also working on getting our extended pantry filled up. I do have a suggestion for you or something to think about, depending on how you look at it. The first thing is food stores best in a dark, cool place but also being out in the open like that means that everyone who comes to your home can see everything that you have at a glance. We would like to believe that our friends, neighbors and loved ones would never take from us but the panic buying that was created in the beginning of the pandemic proved that a lot of people were only looking out for themselves. If something longer were to happen, some people may come knocking and eventually demanding what they have seen or just take it. I have ordered thermal blackout curtains that I will be using to cover up my shelves to keep out the light and the added bonus is that nobody will be able to see what is on the shelf at a glance. I just wanted to share that in case you hadn't thought about keeping it dark and covered. Looking forward to more videos.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Someone else suggested covering things up. I will sort that out. Thank you for the suggestion. My dining room is fairly dark most of the time. The lights are kept off unless I’m working in there and my curtains are closed. I will cover it up more, though. Rarely is anyone in my dining room. We don’t use it which is why I chose it initially. So, visitors will never see it. But I’ll work on that. Thank you.any other thoughts?

[@NicholeLaShawn1]

You can purchase glass storage containers at HomeGoods , The Container Store, and IKEA. HomeGoods and IKEA are going to be the most economical.

[@homemakingwithdenise]

We don’t have any of those stores in our area so I’ve been camping out at Walmart, trying to get there early when they restock. Well, not literally camping out, but you know what I mean. I found some half-gallon canning jars today and these will be quite helpful.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@homemakingwithdenise Congratulations on finding 1/2 gallon mason jars. *That's exactly what I like to use.* Initially more expensive (not always considering the "fancy" - read expensive - plastic stuff) , but in the long run well worth while. Glass protects far better than plastic. Especially the throw away, biodegradable stuff. I've had water bottles/jugs leak BEFORE their "Best By" date. Since I also can, I use all sizes of mason jars for dry storage, as well. Ideal way to use a jar that has a nick that prevents it from sealing. Just keep a few of the one piece plastic storage lids handy. (Canning supplies section at Walmart -- if they have them.)

[@kbaxter1996]

Hi Denise, it's me again. You can look online or contact the IKEA and Container Store. They have websites and catalogues you can order and they'll shop them to you. No more camping at Walmart!! Yay

[@aaroncribbs9911]

I was raised on canned milk as a baby .i forgot about it until you mentioned the good old days .I enjoyed your video

[@kvel3267]

Amazing. So glad I found your channel. Vitamins and first aid and medicines.

[@monikagonzales2658]

This is a fantastic beginner prep video for all! Most importantly like she says over and over again buy things your family likes don’t waste money on anything your family doesn’t like that you can’t rotate though. Best video I’ve seen in a long time. Hope every family does even just this. Also, keep in mind 1 gal. Of water per person per day your most important prep.

[@deniseschneider5742]

I'm not sure how things are near you, but when I place a grocery order, about half of my items have been out of stock for the last several months. So, I'm really stocking up as I can. Most canned goods are due to expire 1-2 years from now, so I will certainly use them by that time. Anyone hear of a shortage of metal used for canned goods and soda? I haven't found coke for almost a month.

[@judyconte6566]

I did hear about a metal shortage that is affecting the production of soda cans. I also heard about a shortage of material that they make Clorox wipes out of so they don't have a lot of those on the shelf either. Do the best you can get what you can when you can. Stay safe

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I'd not heard that about cans and canned soda but I will take note. Thank you for the heads up. I'm trying to get the things I normally get and see what I can sub out.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

I've heard about it, but haven't researched it. A lot of mis-information floating around on the net, that I take all of it with a grain of salt. (sigh) As to ordering, if possible try to go to the grocery store, yourself, early in the morning. That's the best time for people like myself to venture out. While there, if you can't get a can of green peas there may be a can of green beans sitting in the next shelf space. You can substitute a lot of things, when what's on your list isn't available. Another example, if you want those green peas and can't get them, buy a bag of dry blackeye peas or split green peas for your pantry. The person pulling your order can't make that substitution. If you're there, in person, you can. FWIW.... *"Best By"dates are NOT expiration dates.* They are simply the dates the food will be of best QUALITY. Many foods are SAFE to eat long after the "Best By" date. Canned goods are safe as long as the seal isn't broken. When the seal is intact, nothing can get into the container to cause spoilage. As food ages there is some nutrition loss. Flavor, color and/or texture may change. None of these, affecting food in a sealed container makes the food unsafe to eat. If I'm hungry, I rather eat a can of beans with 85% of it's original food value than to go hungry. Do learn how to recognize the signs of spoilage in canned foods.... bulging cans, foul odor, excessive foaming, mold an unusual color changes. Then, If in Doubt, Throw It Out instead of tossing because it's a few months beyond the "Best By" date. Consider this..... White rice, properly stored, has a 30+ year shelf life. As does plain pasta, dried beans, unground wheat, and a number of other things. Yet, when we buy white rice in the grocery store, it usually has a "Best By" of around 2 years. In Feb 2010 I put a lot of white rice into sanitized 2-liter soda bottles and stored them in my pantry. In Mar 2020, I ate some of that rice for supper and enjoyed my meal. Cooked a bunch of it and then dehydrated it for "Instant" rice. If I had considered the Best By date to be an expiration date I would have sent that rice to the landfill around 2012. Google: Longer-Term Food Storage LDS for more information. While I'm not a member, believe they are the experts on long term food storage because it is a part of their faith. Hope this helps you and others who may read these threads. .

[@relevant.c5411]

food banks will take canned food up to 5 yrs past expiration date. only thing that wont keep too much longer is tomato based products. they turn very acidic.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@relevant.c5411 Guess that depends on the area. I wanted to donate some that I knew I'd never use to a local helping hands place and was told it wouldn't be accepted. Was told that another would kindly say thank you for the contribution and then put it in the dumpster behind their building. (sigh) Know what you mean about tomato based products and fruits, too. Especially pineapple. Sometimes before the Best By date passes the food will develop a metallic flavor. Acid in the food is corroding the can from the inside.

[@vonlipi]

Your video was a breath of relaxing air....People are panicking and it is hard to stay calm. You seem very calm and collected but prepared. I am prepared pretty much the same way you are. Keep on keeping on

[@StephanieStone4737]

It looks great so far, and you are lovely 🤗🤗🤗 my suggestion is to add any OTC medicines (Tylenol, vitamins, etc).

[@homemakingwithdenise]

I’ve been working on that. I’ll have to inventory what I’ve got in this category and get in what’s missing.

[@shod_scents]

Great video, please do update videos to show us your progress!

[@homemakingwithdenise]

That's the plan! I've learned a few other things that I need to share, particularly if people are just getting started. As I learn, I will update you on whatever I know. Any particular questions now?

[@FaithandFlour]

Such great tips Denise! I am heading over to your inventory video next. Time to get my pantry stocked! 😄💛Robin

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Hi Robin, thank you so much for stopping by. I am glad the tips were helpful. Yes. It is time to get our pantries stocked. I'm working on my weekly.

[@karenallen919]

I found 4 big water bottles when I was treasure hunting (walking dogs around the block). I exchanged them for full bottles and now have 20 gallons of drinkable water. I have two cases of bottled water. I drink water from refrigerator dispenser and will need to get an extra filter or 2. I also try to get my medication 3 months at a time. I am saving a little at a time to purchase a solar generator because we have hurricane season in Florida.