Preparedness | Planning for Our Monthly Re-Stock | Food Storage

[@patriciasmith5336]

I think it is great that you restock and try to keep a years supply on hand. Having raised a family with 6 kids(5 are grown and gone now) I know what it takes to feed and meet the needs of 8 people for a year. In 2004 I thought...THOUGHT I was good for 6 months. That was the year we were struck by 4 hurricaines in Palm Beach County. 2 massive hits by Jeanne & Francis. I was 7 months pregnant for #6. At the time I prided myself on sales shopping and being ready. HA! It didn't take long before we were out of most things. What I thought was a lot was based on normal shopping. I didn't take into account was the kids ate at school most afternoons, and we did eat out more than we should. And the lack of electricity for weeks...and the destruction of our house. These were all things I didn't take into account when I thought I was *loaded up*. And then there was the heart factor, I didn't have the heart not to help the senior citizens who lived to the left and right of us. They contributed, but they didn't have much. And I was not going to make an 81 yo war vet go hungry. So I guess I am going on a bit... lol sorry. I encourage everyone to to multiple 3 x household when looking at preps. Could you really provide 3 meals a day every day for what is stored? Realistically... with some feeling of normalcy? We have moved to rural Nebraska. And I di prep... I never ever want to tell family(kids) again there isn't anything more till FEMA comes tomorrow. Blessings All. :)

[@mrskimmieg]

You have everything so well organized. I’d be mortified to open my cabinets for the world to see. 😂😂

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I totally get it! KZbin has been incredible motivation to get my spaces organized.☀️

[@Caelariel]

I notice you had some Jif peanut butter - there has been a huge recall so be sure to look that up and check your numbers!! all 12 jars I had were in the recall list.

[@Holly-ys1me]

Jif has a website where they will send you coupons to replace them. You give your name and address and they will send you coupons.

[@wholenewperspective]

New to your channel. You were in my recommendations. I grew up in a family of 10. Back then every family we knew would have been called preppers. It was just the way of life. I enjoyed seeing your stores.💚

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

My hope is that it will become normal again.☀️I’m glad you’re here!

[@breakfastatclementines9178]

I love the idea of having the stock and working shelves close together, you can really see what’s being use and what’s needed without issue!

[@allyrooh3628]

Suburbanites that had stores of food for a year--Preppers. Those that live in more rural areas--Homesteaders. I'm glad the stigma is changing. Thanks for sharing your pantry with us!

[@dawngreen3491]

I Absolutely love this video!!! I enjoy seeing a well stocked pantry!!!

[@lrho6047]

I would love to see your laundry routine and how you fight stains/keep things in “hand me down” condition.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I love how you do your list. This helps me and I got several ideas. I love your videos. Be blessed.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Thank you, Carol. I always love hearing from you.☀️

[@lizcarter6938]

my kids are also very heavy handed on the dish soap so I got a small spray bottle from dollar tree and I put a squirt of dish soap in the bottle and fill with water. THIS is what I keep on my counter for spraying dishes. Saves sooo much and everything gets clean no problem!!

[@MO-006-09]

You are an absolute genius.

[@Pete-sn7fp]

I Agree an Absolute Genius.My 7 Yr old loves doing dishes.She can kill a 16oz bottle on half a sink full of dishes lol

[@fortwillie]

Hello from Mrs. CB. Our nearest Walmart is about 35 miles away so most of the time we grocery shop twice a month. We make each grocery trip count so we don't have to go to the store so often, I don't enjoy shopping as much as I used to. That means more time for crocheting!

[@KirstiPickens]

We are definitely a prepper household! Loved this video!

[@angelas_pantry_obsession]

We stock a Years + as well. I went really over board last year canning our old time favorites and a lot of newbies. It's really eye opening to see how we consume our foods. I haven't opened 1 jar of home canned banana peppers yet. It's almost a year since I've canned them....I'm utterly shocked! But I also know not to take up space in my garden with them this year (for abundance any how) I truly enjoy having my pantry well stocked now so I can see what foods we actually consume. I have plenty of 'new' items to try as well so we don't get bored but we're creatures of habit lol.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I feel the exact same way! There’s so much left from what we canned last year. We’re total creatures of habit also. But it’s so comforting to know we have it if and when we need it. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexa574]

Great video, thanks for sharing. A tip we use to help save dish soap, put a small amount in a spray bottle fuller with water. We spray our dishes, it works great, I LOVE Dawn, but find its too concentrated, this trick saves so much soap.

[@sherilynalexnder897]

I love your pantry set-up, and the shelves are so nice, what a blessing to have all that storage room, and the security of being well-stocked! Seeing all of your penne pasta (my fave) and those tomatoes makes me think of my YA's favorite pasta dish, cajun chicken pasta, which is a one-pan meal and one of our go-to recipes. So easy, and so delicious.

[@SnowGardener]

Thank you for addressing that prepper can be such a negative term but it doesn't need to be! I am like you where I do not have freeze dried or long term storage. My goal right now is to get up to 6 months of food and 12 months of non-food items.

[@ljreynolds7877]

If possible, if you shop Walmart, you could buy one number 10 can of freeze dried something, in an interval your finances can bear, and over time, you'll have filled in some gaps with some freeze dried food. As an example, I bought a can of butter flakes. They also have canned heirloom seeds that can be stored in the freezer.

[@johnolson8073]

Have you ever heard of those fancy shave creams that are clear & you only need to use a tiny amount? After trying them I’ve moved to using hair conditioner for shaving. I can see where I’ve shaved & it leaves skin smooth & rinses off the razor blade perfectly fine. I wish I had enough storage space to stock up more. Very impressed with your stocks! ❤️ April from Modesto CA

[@tomicawilliams1618]

stock underneath your bed

[@sandrataylor8966]

I had cabinet shelves with unused space on top. I purchased 2 tension rods at a well known Japanese dollar store for $1.75 and store lightweight items like paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, disposable cutlery and styrofoam cups on them. My shelf space doubled at a cost of less than $15. I've had no problems with the rods falling.

[@cherishrake9562]

Love your freezer organization!

[@vbo9872]

I really like your pantry shelves - the seemingly perfect height spacing between each, the amount of space you have to allocate to a pantry, the tidy organization - just all of it. May God bless.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Bless you!☀️

[@charlenebrissette3348]

Your cupboards are so clean and organized.

[@JFlower7]

This is so inspiring. I have been getting my stuff from Azure for over 30 years so I too keep stuff for about a year. I gave up trying to keep my "garden hands" clean--started wearing garden gloves and have had clean hands ever since.

[@sandrataylor8966]

You have such a beautiful and calming voice. Thank you for showing your pantry.

[@cgt8461]

This was so gratifying to watch while also showing me additional areas that I need to focus on. Thank you!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Great video and so timely for me. I am wanting to move some things around in my kitchen cabinets to have more space for back stock. I am wanting a second upright freezer and need to make room in my laundry room for it. Thanks for sharing. I have gotten some great ideas from you

[@deborahgreene1256]

First time watching your channel. Really enjoyed it. You seem so organized. May God bless you and your family!

[@cindyann5841]

Great video, I also prepare a little for the unknown, I love your organized freezer, I will be getting some of those totes for my freezer!

[@Dayna_Bennett]

Great video! Love these types of vids! Love your pantry and the organization!

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re here!☀️

[@maggiedoor6093]

Ladies, Walmarts in my local area have been very low on female sanitary products, stock up. ( and pet food) Putting dish soap in a small pretty pump dispenser helps us, just two pumps does it. Makes it last longer. I pump it into my hand then run it under the water into the sink. I reused a handsome container from the dollar store.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Our feminine products have been super low too. Not good in a house with four “women!”

[@LindaASJ]

I’m hearing an issue with sugar in the near future. May want to pick up a years of worth

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Oh goodness. As I’ve been putting things in my cart on the Walmart and Sam’s club apps SO many things are out of stock. I also have about 75 lbs of sugar in 2 gallon buckets but I’m planning to get another 50 lbs when I go shopping.

[@diamondgirl8216]

This video is the most similar to how I do my pantry, with a lot of the same foods so I really enjoyed it!!

[@LoriHakaMyHeartCries]

WOW!!😳 I've got a case of "Pantry Jealousy " .🥰🥰 JK. This is the 1st video I've watched of your channel. I'm a new sub. Its just me and my "old" man that live here now. Our kids are grown and have their own families. However, I've been trying to learn to grow and stock up some. I think that I found your channel through Appalachia's Homestead with Patara, but now I'm just not sure. I'm looking forward to watching your other videos. TFS!! Blessings to your family. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

That’s wonderful! I love Patara’s channel.☀️I’m glad you’re here!

[@allisonhartley6712]

I started buying clear shower curtains at the Dollar Tree and just change them out for the inside curtain.

[@reginastratton5031]

Me too

[@stephaniewoods6505]

I throw my shower curtains and liners in the wash with a few old towels and rehang. Squeaky clean!

[@judithgrace9850]

Great preps. I store about 6 months. Moved to Querétaro, México at 79,because USA is too deadly and expensive.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Lol, what are you trying to say? Old Spice is the Axe of the adults? 🤣

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

lol, actually, it’s my teenagers that love it so much!😂Do they still make Axe??😆

[@GoingGreenMom]

@@Pursuit.of.Simplicity yes. Lol, thankfully my Dad got my son to shift from Axe to Old Spice, its a bit better, but not by much.

[@vbo9872]

Waaay back in the day the original Old Spice was my very favorite cologne used by men. By far.

[@lifeoflucretia]

Good Friday morning my NEWEST FRIEND!😁 Nice to find your channel. Hope to see u soon. Have a beautiful and blessed day. LUCRETIA 🙏.

[@dalidzucheredi2495]

Prepping is important. I have 4 children I hate those days when I feel desperate for food so I'm planning so that it will never happen

[@beautifulvictory9683]

When you have kids, it's smart to have extra on hand. Also, if one has a company job & gets laid off, unemployment only lasts 6 months. Anyone should have 6 months worth of food so, that's one expense you don't have when unemployed.

[@annjean8709]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@TOMMYBITESHOMESTEAD]

Hi Audrey good to meet you. That’s where I lives all my life until we move to NC. First time here and I’m excited to see more

[@convoswithtoya]

Thank you for sharing! That helped me get ready for my new place when we move out of state in 3wks!! Now I have a very good list! Thanks so much!

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I’m so glad!☀️Congrats on your new home!

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

👍👍❤️ Looks practical and realistic. Perhaps consider adding 🤔 Some canned fruits.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Great point! I do actually have quite a bit of canned fruit but they’re the big cans so I don’t have room for them on the shelves in the pantry. They’re stacked in the corner on the floor.😁

[@ladyinthemountains2527]

Using the walmart brand stuffing mix in meatloaf is amazing!!!! You just need eggs and a little milk. All the seasoning is already in it!

[@suzboeh633]

Not sure where you get everything seasoning, but my favorite is from Big Lots. It has less salt (cheap ingredient) than others and is just $1.29 for 2.5 ounces.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I get it at Sam’s. $4 for 7.5oz

[@angelikabertrand4045]

I have 3 rooms in our basement. A whole fridge in kitchen, freezer and upright in garage. Lots of lon g term grains, baking goods, milk powder etc. We eat from it. Can't wait for winter. Will use my insta pot.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

That’s wonderful! Thanks for sharing!☀️

[@babyscarlettlife7110]

You need to thaw your freezer from all that white build up ice and check the seal on your freezer door because that ice is a sign of a bad door seal

[@suzboeh633]

Saw a You Tuber say they kept the kids from overusing dish soap but putting it into a pump dispenser and instructing that one pump only was to be used per sink of dishes.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Brilliant!☀️

[@caninetherapyinc9031]

This is so helpful. Thank you.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Thank you!☀️

[@jinnajim]

Make sure you check your Jif

[@cheristump9404]

I love your organization.

[@kimdavis2508]

GREAT video!! Thank you for sharing. ♥️

[@MsHarasan]

I think you need to start stocking more than just a few months since you have so many mouths to feed. It’s ok to be a prepper at this point. Famine is coming.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I’ve said in just about every food video that we store a year’s worth of food.

[@denisedurham9385]

I suggest diluting your dish soap 50/50. If the kids are just putting soap on that is not needed it cuts waste. I have a tendency to waste mine so I dilute mine 50/50.

[@zombieapocalypsexx9253]

It's a whole different story living in a very tiny apartment absolutely no space to put anything

[@joannathesinger770]

I use a variety of Purex...but it's just me...and I LOVE Zout!!! I've used it for years!!!

[@robinwallace9655]

Newbie here! Loved your pantry!

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Thank you! I’m glad you’re here!☀️

[@kimberlybahrs5176]

Following From Wisconsin

[@karentaylor6262]

You could open up a whole shelf in your laundry detergent area. Just switch to the detergent sheets. Several months worth will fit in an envelope. You can subscribe to them for a discount.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I tried them and didn’t feel they cleaned as well. And they’re far more expensive per load, even with a subscription discount.

[@Teatee105]

I really wished I had started months ago. 😕

[@Cecilia-fc3sg]

At least you started. No looking back. Just forward. I've only been stocking up a year. I could do more but I'm pretty happy with my progress so far.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

It’s okay! We don’t know what we don’t know. All you can do is keep moving forward and do the best you can NOW.☀️

[@terriann3031]

Better late then never, just do the best you can. Try to hit sales, there are still some decent deals here and there.

[@Jadeskorpion]

I can't stand scented deodorant either. I just buy bulk unscented deodorant. It works well for everyone.

[@IAMYOU-.]

10:45 When i put mest in my freezer with zip lock freezer bags, they Always end up with lots of ice inside of the bag How does your chicken stay perfect?

[@kimberlybahrs5176]

Following

[@cassiebee872]

You are so organized but I do wonder how you maintain that much mayo and the expiration dates.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

We go through it faster than it expires. Chicken salad, tuna, egg salad, homemade salad dressings, dips, etc. I’m always sure to pull them forward according to dates.☀️

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

great video! what are your favorite Asian sauces/dressing?

[@melindacash1268]

Learn to coupon shop and get stuff super cheap or free

[@Thisisit120]

Good morning just found your channel this morning I have found you very pleasant to listen to. But I am really interested in that force of nature gadget could you please give some more information on that or if you have done a video on it could you guide me to it. I liked you so well I subscribe to your channel looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Thank you☀️I would just direct you to look them up online, learn about the product and read reviews from people like me who have been using it for a while also.☺️

[@danabreedlove5622]

Yours is the second video I watched today regarding maintaining a storage pantry. One product I’ve noticed that isn’t in either pantry is canned milk or dried milk. Why is that? I’m new to this type of a storage pantry

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Hi Dana! I showed my dry milk. I have three large bags. I also have Media Crema, which is canned table cream. Definitely can’t forget about dairy!☀️

[@chelle7611]

Potentially silly question. Do you worry about losing power or do you have a generator? Looking at your freezer I got anxious on your behalf! Lol.

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Not a silly question at all! We have a whole house generator but I’m also working on pressure canning quite a bit of the meat in our freezers so we are relying less heavily on our three freezers. ☀️

[@pamelajackson5573]

New subbie as of today

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Welcome!☀️

[@katy-ann]

Wow i love this.. idk how my pastas always get bugs.. this morning i had to throw out 4 pounds of powered seasoning i got over seas.. im so sad

[@nitab6076]

Add a dry bay leaf to your flour, pasta, rice, or anything that may get the bugs. No change in taste. I’ve never never pre frozen anyrhing, and have never had any problems. Hope this helps!

[@katy-ann]

@@nitab6076 thanks will try it out

[@swcomment5542]

If you have a vacuum sealer you can vacuum sealed your pasta. I lay my spaghetti in the bag and vacuum seal. Four shaped pasta IU 64 ounce jars and I have the jar sealer attachment for my vacuum sealer. I’ve never had a single bug in anything but I vacuum seal everything. Flour, sugar, packages of instant mashed potatoes. It all gets the air sucked out.

[@christieendrich4028]

You are blessed just sad can't do retired

[@swcomment5542]

I’m 73 and retired. But I have a philosophy. I make myself do three things every day that moves me in a forward direction. That could be buying two cans of extra food for my pantry, using my fruit that’s going bad to make vinegar….Planting lettuce on my deck. If you think about it if you do three small things every day then in a month you’ve done 90 things that will make your life easier in the future. Lots of things at the dollar store that you can purchase and put in the pantry.

[@yvonnacarolstaton6721]

What do you use your Unsweetened applesauce for?

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Eating😁My younger kids eat a bowl full for a snack or with their breakfast.

[@kimberlysmoot7205]

How do you keep the bugs out of everything??

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I freeze all of our grains for 3-4 days before storing it in the pantry or in buckets. We’ve never had bugs.

[@godverse7107]

New to your channel but the expire date how we do ?

[@mardwella]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@MsAlienkitty]

No coffee?

[@suzannegagne8692]

I don’t get it…how much money is just sitting in a cupboard….

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I don’t understand your confusion. The money we spent on the things in our cabinets and pantry is money we would’ve spent over the next 6-12 months anyways but now I’m saving gas by not having to go to the store unless I want to and I got those items for significantly cheaper prices than you will find them now.

[@sweezs4874]

So the meat is good in the freezer for a year after you stock up?

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

At least a year. If it’s vacuum sealed it’ll last longer than that.

[@paulaharvey9857]

What plastic containers do you hold your rice and grains in?

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

I’ve had to look them up under different names on Amazon because the same exact product, under a different use could be half the price. Most of mine are Kingsford charcoal storage containers but now the same containers, sold for Ice Melt storage are even cheaper! It doesn’t matter to me whether they’re food grade because I only store the food inside it’s original packaging. I don’t ever dump it into the containers.

[@ashleywasham2809]

Will you re package all of that pasta or leave as is?

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

We’ll go through it in less than a year so I will leave it as is.☀️

[@annazzarello8328]

I wished you lived close I would teach you to coupon I have not paid full price for the items in the first part of your video in years more like 5 or so and I have not paid for toothpaste for longer than I can remember CVS Dollar General Walgreens are the best places to coupon and all three have phone apps so you don't even have to buy newspapers

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

You’re so sweet! I couponed many years ago but there came a point where my time was worth more than the money I was saving. Gas is nearly $5/gal and we live 25-30 minutes from town so it’s cheaper and faster for me to go to one or two stores for everything that I need. ☀️

[@ezza8832]

Hi, how about food storage for your pet ?

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Great question! We have about six months of feed for all of our animals. We just don’t keep it in the pantry. My husband picks that up at tractor supply and the feed store.☀️

[@seamisty1917]

How long does butter last in the freezer?

[@Pursuit.of.Simplicity]

Quite a long time! I have butter in there from 2020 that I’m still working through and it tastes the same as newly purchased since I had it wrapped well.☀️

[@patsmith1324]

I freeze my butter using my Food Saver, just cut it into sizes that work for me. I have no idea how long it does last, but I am an empty nester, and it has never gone bad no matter how slow I am getting to it.

[@RunW-TheBigDogs]

Please put a printed list we can use@pursuitOfSimplicity