No Grocery Store For 2 Months?! | Pantry Challenge

Happy New Year!
We are so excited to participate in another Pantry Challenge this year. This challenge was put forth by Three Rivers Homestead which consists of two months of not going to the grocery store. Last year we didn't quite make it but we are back to try again this year. Subscribe to see how we do as well as recipes and other pantry ideas!
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[@LindaASJ]

This is my second year doing the challenge also. By putting a zero spend on groceries for the two months, it really showed me where my storage was lacking. It made me look at my food storage differently. Like what if SHTF and we really couldn’t go to the grocery store or what if the grocery store was empty.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Totally agree! That's why I think it's a great challenge for anybody to try. Good luck this year :)

[@kathys9786]

Every January I go through our pantries and pull out everything that will expire during that year. During the pantry challenge, we purpose to eat those foods first. Soups, stews, and casseroles are great ways to use up that food because you can experiment with different combinations to create new recipes! During the challenge, I also like to pull one thing out of the freezers per day and use that up as well. It's a great way to rotate all of your food!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

That is a great idea and we may just steal that :) Hope you have a Happy New Year!

[@loriajhar6855]

Those are good tips!

[@lisahaffner3337]

Good luck to all who are participating in the challenge.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Thanks and good luck to you too!

[@caroli8749]

Here in Edmonton Canada 🇨🇦 .This is our 2nd year doing this challenge .We loved it and gave ourselves $10 a week for milk , eggs and fresh produce which we didn't spend every week.I enjoyed the creativity of finding interesting ways to use up stock piled items .Pulling a couple random items a week to use up helped alot .Good luck to all involved. Carol

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Nice! A lot of people I have talked to are doing the small weekly budget and that is something we are considering for next year because we are only 2 weeks in and already almost out of fresh produce and dairy. It's tough in the winter! Good luck to you!

[@statuscheck5861]

My household is pretty good at rotating our pantry & freezer, so I feel good about it. We've took inventory and talked out our meal plans. We have decided to just buy fresh produce, make our own sour dough bread each week and do half the dining out. Once a month we enjoy hosting a family gathering and will continue to do that.This should work out and save a bit.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

That's what is great about this challenge, it can be tailored to suit every families needs. Also love the idea regular family gatherings, good luck this challenge!

[@do-it-yourself-skills]

I'll be doing the challenge again this year! Last year, I recorded while I did inventory on my fridge, two freezers and spice cabinet. Hope to the same - and more this time. Last year, I made it 63 days without shopping, and I hope to go even longer this year.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Wow 63 days is awesome! Best of luck this year and Happy New Year!

[@lindaholliday4536]

I love watching all the panty challenges and can't wait to see new ideas.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Thanks for watching and us to great, also fun to get new ideas and inspirations!

[@erikabailey7397]

I'm in for the pantry challenge as well, though it feels like how I was shopping at the beginning of COVID. I grocery shopped once a month (for dairy, mostly) for the first year of COVID--so I feel this should be totally do-able!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Awesome! Good luck and it is really nice to only have to go once a month. Saves time for sure!

[@tinablair2206]

New to your channel. I am doing this challenge, but am planning on eating 80% of meals from the pantries and current stores. I want some wiggle room to keep my dearest happy. I have begun making our sandwich bread, even. I have a robust storage as I can year round and have packed freezers. I look forward to using up the older things and getting creative!!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Awesome, the great thing is you can adjust the "rules" to fit your families needs! Best of luck during the challenge and thanks for stopping by!

[@mamabairds]

New sub here! Can't wait to see what you create!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Thanks for stopping by, we are excited to get started!

[@peggy1046]

Great video. Excellent.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Thank very much!

[@carolyngregory9354]

Hi from Mississippi. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Hi! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@janicerhoades8851]

I am doing pantry challenge. I enjoy it!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Good luck this year to you!

[@lindasewell1810]

I'm hoping to use up lots. All summer and fall I've stocked up when things were on sale. I also had a garden this year. I'm looking for ideas for healthy from scratch meals and snacks.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Awesome! We are planning some from scratch videos soon!

[@wyldhomestead246]

We are doing the pantry challenge this year as well. I would love to see a pantry challenge meal plan video!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Best of luck! We are planning our meals out this weekend 😊

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

This is awesome, guys! I hope you will keep us updated during this two months. I want to start participating in challenges like this, and should be able to after this summer. Good luck with everything!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Appreciate it! It was fun last year and had to try it again, definitely have to get creative with some meals!

[@the_backyard_homestead_1850]

I will be doing the pantry challenge this year for the first time.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

That's awesome, best of luck!

[@ssb50014]

I’m doing the pantry challenge, too. Plan to follow along with lots of others as well.

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Love to hear it, hope it goes well!

[@clydesdalehomestead3807]

Just started the challenge today! (Though I haven’t been grocery shopping for 3 weeks already 😆)

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Awesome, hope it is going well and good luck!!

[@theorganised_farmgal]

Soon as our homestead is up and running I really want to participate in this!!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

You definitely can participate wherever you are at, Homestead or not! Happy New Year!

[@MyHumbleNest]

You popped up on my feed, probably because I follow Jessica @Threerivershomestead. I am doing the challenge and look forward to see how y'all do. I think an inventory of what is on hand and what must be used up is important to this challenge. I also make a master list of meals I can make and ensure that I have the ingredients to use leftovers for lunch the next day. I have 20 dinners I can make three times and I do oatmeal or smoothies for breakfast on the weekends, weekdays are too busy in the morning so I intermittent fast. Best of luck to y'all!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

You are totally right, I think planning and preparing ahead is the best tip out there. Best of luck to you as well and thanks for watching!!

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

I am doing the threeriverschallenge too and videoing as well. I have done my tours last week and I am so excited to start. I am doing at least 2 months hoping for more! Lets keep each other going!

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

Good luck! Looking forward to seeing how other people do! Just followed :)

[@TeriSewell]

I have a think for plant based milk. I have been using the oatmeal in my pantry to make oat milk. The plant based milk in the store has gotten sick expensive. I love your suggestions. Thanks

[@CypressSparrowHomestead]

We haven't tried making our own oat milk but might have to because yes you are right, things are getting so expensive. Have a Happy New Year!