Robin, thank you so much for including my channel in your video. I’m really trying to help people think about building out their pantries in a reasonable manner. And let me add that I always love your videos. I love the flow, the artistry of them. And your lighting is always on point. I really enjoyed watching you do the work of reorganizing, each pantry needs a good flow. YourTupperware containers are so nice. I really like that kind of storage but it’s hard to find right now. The riser storage is a great idea. Thanks for sharing that little tip. Love your new haircut.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Denise! I agree that this message is an important one to share. I love your channel and have learned so much from you. You are an excellent communicator and are so knowledgeable. I also love your cheerful and calm spirit! 💛🤗💛
@MsLisaBrooks4 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to look at your channel, Denise! I love getting recommendations.
@homemakingwithdenise4 жыл бұрын
@@MsLisaBrooks I'm looking forward to you stopping by. I hope you are engaged enough to visit often!
@homemakingwithdenise4 жыл бұрын
@@FaithandFlour Thank you, Robin!
@juliecarns4 жыл бұрын
Faith and Flour, we have an excess of canning jars as we’ve done a “ton or 2” of grout &veggies preservation over the years. If people have glass jars from store purchased sauce, salsa, fruits, jams, etc, these are great for storing beans, lentils, pasta, etc.
@marieparks56744 жыл бұрын
Preppers didn’t have to run out and hoard, they were already prepared. I never had to go to a store for four months. And I replace what I used up when I can
@lifebeyondthesalary24583 жыл бұрын
Marie Parks LOL yeah my hubby was kinda happy I was a bit of a “hoarder” then. Not a hoarder, but when you live as a broke single mom for over 10 years (& most of your pregnancy in a homeless shelter), I promise it will force you to look for ways to never be without food again for you & your family. So while he saw hoarder, I was prepared for come what may. Guess what? We were just fine. However, he brought home a 50 pound bag of rice.... & we don’t eat rice. In fact we are now giving that thing away after taking some of it for ourselves. Thankfully we have a neighbor who eats it regularly.
@mirelaxo4 жыл бұрын
Keeping extra vinegar is useful for cleaning if other products become scarce
@katburns57734 жыл бұрын
I definitely would recommend keeping the potatoes and onions separately. Storing them together causes them to sprout.
@cruisepuppy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've never heard that before! Good to know.
@jessicaz.19014 жыл бұрын
It sounds crazy but in an emergency you can use the water in your hot water heater tank. It usually holds 30-60 gallons of potable water.
@lisachapman64924 жыл бұрын
Wow I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@elianah88034 жыл бұрын
Jessica Zaborski great tip. Stupid question, how would you access it?
@jessicaz.19014 жыл бұрын
@@elianah8803 Ours has a valve at the bottom.I think they all do.
@carolnewton4964 жыл бұрын
@@jessicaz.1901 Mine does as well, however I would filter it before drinking due to the water our village supplies.
@jessicaz.19014 жыл бұрын
@@carolnewton496 Yeah, It sure wouldn't hurt to run it through a filter. :)
@susanpiper30454 жыл бұрын
Robin, thank you for showing us the pantry ideas, I have one idea for you. Keep your potatoes and onions separately to keep them longer. Also if you really want to keep onions good for a long time, take a pair of cheap pantyhose a drop an onion in then make a knot and drop another onion in. A clothes pin can do the job also. It’s important to not have the onions touch each other. Once the legs are filled, store it in a cool dark place and when you need an onion, just cut below the knot or undo the clothes pin being careful to make sure the next onion is secure. I have found that onions last for months this way. I’m even thinking about doing potatoes this way too.
@user-on7zd8yi8g3 жыл бұрын
Hhmmm, I wonder if the dollar tree sells pantyhose? Thank you for the tip!
@glenisedwards62124 жыл бұрын
Americans: this is the size of my pantry. British: this is the size of my kitchen
@dsmith97964 жыл бұрын
This is not a typical American pantry - my pantry is the shelves above my washer/dryer and one cupboard!!
@jackiem94604 жыл бұрын
We seem to live by the adage: go big or go home. LOL
@belvadalidowich53144 жыл бұрын
@@dsmith9796 I don't even have a pantry. We have kitchen cupboards and thats all. We had to add shelves down in the basement and keep our prepper food down there.
@williamsmith48994 жыл бұрын
@@belvadalidowich5314 , you are lucky to have a basement - I live in SC - we don't have basements - I have actually never been in a house with a basement!!! :) OOps, I'm using my husband's computer so this comment shows his name! (donna smith)
@belvadalidowich53144 жыл бұрын
@@williamsmith4899 Donna we are both blessed to have a home with a roof over our heads.
@laurac564 жыл бұрын
I switched most of my supplies from a lower level cupboard in my laundry room, up to my linen closet on my main floor nearer to my kitchen (I live in a raised ranch.) I brought the sheets down to the cabinet in the laundry room. I access the food way more often than sheets, and it’s convenient to put the sheets away after laundering. I also date all of my pantry items with a Sharpie as soon as I bring the groceries home. It helps the rotating process immensely.
@acajudi1003 жыл бұрын
Thank you and all the nice preppers on here to share, as I am here to share at 78. My 106 grandmother died in 1976, but her and granddad left me very educated on hard times. Granddad worked until he died and he did not believe in begging or welfare. You work,if you want to have a place to stay, utilities and food.
@squirrelyshirley76293 жыл бұрын
FYI you should store your yeast in the freezer. Extends the life by years.
@ruthannmurphy33903 жыл бұрын
You can also reuse glass jars from pasta sauce, salsa, and mayo.
@priscillabohn46214 жыл бұрын
dish soap hand lotions, feminine products, band aids q tips
@micajahsmom4 жыл бұрын
I live in a small apartment but have good storage. There is a 6 foot closet in the kitchen that serves as the pantry and it s full. I use 2 liter soda bottles to store water and that has filled the closet floor area. I also have the kitty 'feeding station' in a lower cabinet and have a few months supply of food for them. Litter is under the bed. Have to keep them happy too. The linen closet is filled with first aid, medication and a bit of toilet paper for emergencies. I use flannel cloth and a bidet so I don't stock too much tp. My kids used real diapers so this is no different. Lots of good info in this video. Thanks.
@katherinerichardson17673 жыл бұрын
In the plastic bag that holds your flour bag, put in whole bay leaves to keep bugs out. It really works! :)
@pbear78143 жыл бұрын
For rice, too. How about dried beans?
@tddstl31664 жыл бұрын
I found your channel by accident, but am so happy I did. You're such a beautiful, classy, elegant woman!
@4themotherload4 жыл бұрын
Your advice is great, I started my rotating pantry about 3 years ago. I would suggest getting a vacuum sealer, I know the machine and bags are expensive, but so is the food we buy. Wish you well😊
@peggyanglin96504 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin. Great and timely video. My church has stressed food storage for years. When the pandemic hit, I was already prepared with a three month supply of everything I needed. It was great because I didn't have to go to the store at all for the first three months when everything was terribly scarce. The scriptures tell us "if we are prepared we need not fear" So true!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
That is great Peggy! Very true and wise advice! 😊🌼💛
@TheDailyConnoisseur4 жыл бұрын
This was so awesome, Robin! I will definitely mention your video when I recommend prepper pantry videos. And I love Kimmy from She's in Her Apron. I need to watch hers too! Love Denise and Mary of course too! Thanks for getting us ready. xx
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jennifer! I can’t wait to see how you are prepping! 💛🤗💛
@tinabonner62862 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching us those forgotten skills our great grandparents used to use daily. Keep ‘em coming! 💕🙌🏻🤗
@Yasmeen0014 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My husband and I started slowly stocking up on water, beans, pasta, etc. over the past few months. but wasn’t sure what else to do. Thank you for taking the time to make a video on the topic.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Yasmin! 😊🌼💛
@cynthiaf7754 жыл бұрын
Peanut butter is an emergency staple. Good source of protein, good shelf life and yummy :)
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
I agree Cynthia! 👍😊💛
@tracygolwitzer99784 жыл бұрын
Love, love this video. So happy you made this one so people realize everyone needs to be prepared for any emergency👍😊 Great job!!!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tracy! 😊🌼💛
@lifebeyondthesalary24583 жыл бұрын
Glass containers are not as scarce as you think. Mason jars sure. However, spaghetti sauce & other food items that come in glass jars & other types of containers... recycle those suckers & repurpose them for your food storage. Just wash & dry them thoroughly & you have yourself & “free” glass or plastic container. If you get the plastic containers for peanut butter, etc... same thing. Think outside the box & what you could get as an extra when you up cycle what is already in your home or that you regularly bring home. Cook everything from scratch? Bet your neighbors/friends/family members don’t. See if you can take their “trash” off their hands!!!
@kaarinrosso24003 жыл бұрын
It's all a process. Thank you!
@janeholt533 жыл бұрын
I found at Walmart at least in our area (Missouri) Hamburger in a tin can. My husband doesn't like me to can Ground Hamburger or meats of any kind. So when I found this canned Hamburger I thought well i will get it and try it. I made vegetable soup with it and he didn't even know that it came out of a can. So meats would be great to have on hand.
@cherylannjohnson88014 жыл бұрын
This is great information, I love the idea of prepping for the possibility of needed food by our friends & family, as well as ourselves. One thing I do is have a large bin for items dated 2023 and beyond. This way I use what I need to & replenish from my own stock. In January I will separate 2024 & beyond. I just started, but love this idea to prevent waste. Thanks so much! 💕
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cheryl! That is a great idea! 😊🌼💛
@tiffanyanderson62714 жыл бұрын
Lazy Susans would be a great tool to use in your pantry.
@crystalreed13193 жыл бұрын
I have always kept a stocked pantry, but at the beginning of the pandemic I was feeling very stressed and not sure of exactly what was in my extended pantry. I decided to created a list in OneNote listing all items, quantities and use by dates. It has been great, because OneNote is on my phone, tablet and computer, I always have the list with me. When I find a sale I can check to see how much of any given item is needed. It keeps me from having 50 cans of diced tomatoes, 😄. I did the same for my freezer. Now I feel like I have a good idea of the food we have. I would love to share a picture but I don't think I can in the comments. Stay safe and be prepared everyone.
@FaithandFlour3 жыл бұрын
That’s great Crystal! I love that idea! 💗😊💕
@iriswelch35534 жыл бұрын
Great video! I keep a sharpie handy and mark expiration dates on the tops of cans and packages.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Iris! Excellent suggestion!!!😊🌼💛
@wandawise52324 жыл бұрын
I do too
@midlife_minimalist3 жыл бұрын
Oh my putting my dried beans in freezer right now!
@rocketmom603 жыл бұрын
I always bought toilet paper when it was on sale, even before the pandemic lockdown started, so when that happened I had enough for probably six months or more. I always had a fully stocked pantry and two freezers so we started buying ahead when we found items we used and started to need. We are in pretty good shape now and could probably eat from our supply for several months. All we need to keep up on is milk, eggs, bread and fresh produce like lettuce and fresh fruit. Also, I've read that if you keep a bay leave in your flour, it will keep the bugs away.
@alliebennett5554 жыл бұрын
A very wise video! I have a basement where I store my extra food and supplies.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Allie! A basement is perfect! 👍😊💛
@marcib67673 жыл бұрын
I am in Canada but I must say - between shelves going bare due to the pandemic and hearing about the Texas freeze/snowstorm recently, I’m realizing this really can happy to anyone anywhere. I am now going to start slowly trying to pull together at least a small prepper pantry, because you just never know what will happen. Thanks so much for sharing these tips!
@karencracknell47494 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for giving me the motivation to prepare . Here in the UK you don't hear much and preppers but I learnt through the pandemic how quickly things went of the shelves through the pandemic. I just feel I want enough stock in the house should we go into a local lockdown at anytime plus if we get a week of bad weather I don't need to stand outside a store waiting my turn to go in . Stay safe and well xx karen
@kimwilliams66743 жыл бұрын
The best idea for water? Purchase a Berkey water filter. That way, you can use it to filter any water you can find, even water from a mucky, dirty river. Seriously, do a search here on KZbin and you'll see demonstrations of others doing just that. We just received our new Berkey last week and I love it. The filters filter 6,000 gallons before you need to purchase new ones. Berkey estimates the cost of each gallon to be $0.02. So much more affordable than purchasing bottles of water, and it filters out over 200 harmful chemicals, bacteria, etc, while leaving behind the healthful minerals we need. BTW...thank you so much for the time you put into these very helpful videos!!
@joecohen73343 жыл бұрын
I lived in NYC during the pandemic, I was locked in/too scared to leave the apt. I waited SIX weeks for a food delivery. I lost 17 pounds, the stores had food but you had to wait a long time on line for limited stuff. I went out on march 18th 2020, after a 2 hour wait I got 2 boxes of pasta, and a frozen fake cheese burger from dollar tree, the supermarkets were like mad houses. My fresh fruit and veggies ran out first, than the soft drinks, good thing i had lots of tea bags, I made iced tea. Then all the dairy ran out, cheese, milk, butter. cold cuts. By the 3rd week it was freezer food and pantry cans. We had a ton of pasta, and olive oil , garlic and red pepper flakes. Load up when you can. If the water got shut off or the power went out , it would have looked like the Alamo around here. Load up, we have .
@Test111234 жыл бұрын
I live in an apartment, so storage is hard to come by, but I would love to do this! I might have to use that coat closet trick!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Good morning Jenny! When you have limited storage you have to get creative, but a coat closet or in bins under the bed might work. 😊🌼💛
@judymartius77794 жыл бұрын
I do use my coat closet! Small apartment.
@christianeblough14944 жыл бұрын
Under beds
@marieparks56744 жыл бұрын
Under the bed, behind the couch
@krystalchristensen35554 жыл бұрын
Do it! You will be so grateful you did. Don't let anyone descourage you.
@creinicke10003 жыл бұрын
I live in AZ.. water naturally in the environment is lacking.. But I think a water purification option should be more vital. We can't store that much water.. Unless folks have the space for big blue barrel s.. I don't.. so I have about 10 gal of water stored around.. but if we lose water for long term here in AZ it means civilization has truly broken down.. and my goal will be to find a resource and purification options. I'm always torn on the dried beans.. because as I just said.. water to cook them may be an issue.. So canned beans while are harder to store, don't need water.. and in fact have liquid already in the can. Just some thoughts that came to my mind when watching. 😁
@chrisfarner93123 жыл бұрын
That is why I buy the dry beans and can them. They are ready to eat.
@wandawise52324 жыл бұрын
I just recently found your channel and I love it. You are inspiring me to get things clean and organized.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wanda! I'm so glad to have you here - Welcome! 😊🌼💛
@theresabrown12724 жыл бұрын
Wanda Wise I feel the same way . Robin has really inspired me ! What she has inspired me the most with is to approach these tasks with care and positive attitude instead of dreading what I have to do !
@carylhalfwassen85553 жыл бұрын
So nice you mentioned clean. Recently I watched a video where the presenter did not brush off and wipe clean the shelving in her repurposed storage. Yikes!
@juliecarns4 жыл бұрын
Always keep extra coffee (!), cocoa powder, tea, honey and a back-up supply of boxed creamer alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk creamer. We keep a couple canisters of pure stevia & 5 gallon bucket of honey & pure coconut oil from Tropical Traditions. We make our own almond milk, almond butter & peanut butter as well as hummus (from chick peas) so a supply of these is great. Canned Parmesan cheese is not our first choice of cheese but it stores nicely so we keep a supply of this on hand.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions Julie! Thanks! 😊🌼💛
@janetconnor99934 жыл бұрын
Living in the mountains of Virginia, we learned quickly the wisdom of prepping! Now that we're in SE Texas we still prep. I came up with a 4 week menu to make sure I had enough on hand. I also take advantage of sales and stock up then too. A vacuum sealer is a very good easy to keep non canned goods safe for long term storage. I also buy a different food group each month to buy extra of, like pasta and sauce in Sept, rice in October etc. Dont forget the pets food too!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Great advice Janet! Thank you! 😊🌼💛
@GinaStanley4 жыл бұрын
I'm from the Mountains of Virginia too..next to Kentucky.
@lauriesworld70084 жыл бұрын
I stocked up on first aid supplies also, great job Robin!!
@venicemitchell14074 жыл бұрын
Put those box mixes/items in your freezer for a few days for the possibility of eggs in them as well
@birdsaloud75903 жыл бұрын
disposable wooden cutlery are good too, better than plastic!
@JudyG534 жыл бұрын
I have always had a well stocked pantry and an extended pantry on my upper closet shelves. My grandchildren have always called these areas "Nana's Store". My tips: I buy items we use when on sale, rotate stock regularly by date and put the "use-by" date on containers if you store without packaging. Also, do not store potatoes with onions because onions produce gases that sprout potatoes.
@aishacabrera51094 жыл бұрын
if you buy jarred pasta sauce you can reuse the glass jars
@reclaimedtreasures57494 жыл бұрын
Great job, Robin! I believe this is such important information for the times we are in. Thanks for sharing. 💖☺ Robin
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊🌼💛
@pattyk1014 жыл бұрын
I think you have to freeze the flour to kill the bugs. Just keeping out air won't kill any existing eggs or bugs but it will keep new ones from getting in.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
You might be right about that Patty. I will check into it. We use our flour pretty quick here, so it usually isn’t around for very long. 😊🌼💛
@michellesunshinestar3 жыл бұрын
Somebody recommended protein powder for quick energy. I like Kimmy from She's in Her Apron too. Don't forget to have a hand cranked radio, and flashlights.
@belvadalidowich53144 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I enjoyed it so much. One suggestion if I may is separate your onions and potatoes from each other. Onions in the same basket as potatoes can cause the potatoes to grow eyes faster. I am a subscriber now and look forward to more videos.
@bosslifeorganizer4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this came for a perfect time. Our pantry is so full because of flours now that we are making more bread ourselves. I could use the extended pantry area for my own gluten-free products. For extended pantry I would perhaps add some kind of best before - signs. Thank you for the great idea!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is a great idea. Denise suggests using a sharpie to Mark best by dates. 😊🌻💛
@pattyg8204 Жыл бұрын
Stocking up on paper goods is okay, but for a long term shortage, it’s a good idea to transition to cloth. Buy terrycloth baby wipes in large quantities to use in lieu of toilet paper. Buy thin terry washcloths to use as paper towels. Buy durable cloth napkins for dining. Buy cloth feminine products. Have white vinegar and/or bleach on hand to help sanitize after laundering with soap. It may make some squeamish to “wash” and re-use toilet wipes, but this is no different than using cloth diapers. And, it’s what our ancestors used!
@rosie-rv9ll4 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic and thank you for the storage tips. I'm new to prepping and have filled 2 pantries. I'm currently trying to figure out better storage options for longer shelf life. It's nice to have at least a 3 month supply if possible.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rosie! I agree, I am hoping to work up to a 3 month supply.😊🌼💛
@lisacochran14154 жыл бұрын
I use food storage 5 gal buckets from Lowes
@tg36094 жыл бұрын
Great video Robin and lots of food for thought. I have been canning and preserving food and also doing some freezer meals. Thinking ahead and storing food will prevent so much stress if and when a crisis of any kind comes. ps.....still love your hair! ✂️😊
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tammie! 😊🌼💛
@christi34114 жыл бұрын
I love every one of these ladies, they are all solid gold. Adding you to my list. :-)
@ld85034 жыл бұрын
I love love your hair it looks so gorgeous hugs from New York thank you for sharing I do have a small pantry but I try to use it very wisely 💖💐❤️
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊🌼💛
@ATLucy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!! We have been getting our pantry in order and just got a berkey water filter. It’s an investment but worth every penny! Much cheaper in the long run.
@annamichelle32484 жыл бұрын
We usually keep 2-4 weeks of food on hand. This weekend I noticed a few things that were running low, so I need to restock those. We live where there is very limited availability. It makes it easier to plan because you eat the same things all the time. It's easy to know what to stock up on. (I have the same label maker. I love using it.)
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are doing a great job Anna! Don’t you just love the label maker? I think I go a little overboard with it sometimes though! 😂🌼💛
@janiceturner63223 жыл бұрын
Own It Robin! :) Good for you! I’m a terrible speller too! I couldn’t keep a job if it wasn’t for Spell Check! Love your videos!
@juliejackman26493 жыл бұрын
There's these big blue water barrels that hold 30 gallons of water and have a spicket on them . Our church is very big on being prepared. And all your ideas are what we're taught to do too.💕
@dianejohnson72354 жыл бұрын
You are so organized! Your pantry is so beautiful and the udeas you have me are endless.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Diane! 😊🌼💛
@Hogtopia3 жыл бұрын
Really good direction for planning, Planning is less about planning for the apocalypse and more about being prepared to manage short term challenges due to weather, local phenomena and other issues ... muy bueno.
@marlenek34124 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin! I am working on my prepper pantry as well! I saw they have 7- gallon sturdy water containers on Amazon. I am looking to buy, maybe someone is interested in as well. Thank you for sharing your pantry, and tips! Have a great holiday Robin! 💛❤️
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marlene! I will have to check into that! Enjoy your Labor Day as well! 😊🌼💛
@janicebone61914 жыл бұрын
such useful advice, Robin, Thank you. I have recently made space for some storage in my utility room, so its always good to see how its done.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Janice! I’m glad you are prepping too! 😊🌼💛
@carlasammons54074 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! We are stocked up about a month ahead on necessities most of the time. When pandemic hit we actually didn’t have to worry about toilet paper! Good thing to do to prepare for an emergency. Have a blessed week! Cya next time! 🙂❤️
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
That's great Carla! It is so good to be prepared! 😊🌼💛
@annmontague3084 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robin, for yet another superbly done video. I have been using OXO pops for years, but I too much prefer to use glass wherever possible. I hadn't thought about a shortage of Ball jars, but luckily there are cases of Ball jars in pints and quarts sitting empty on a shelf unit in the garage. Shame on me! (Is that an original sin? :) Out of sight, out of mind, but I'm on it this week. Thanks again for all you contribute to my life. You and JLS were among the first videos I started following on KZbin and are still my favorites!!! You bring so much peace and calm to these turbulent times.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ann! I appreciate your kind words more than I can say. Have fun putting those jars to good use. You are fortunate to have them on hand and your pantry is going to look amazing! 😄🌼💛
@SusanCox-pl9qp5 ай бұрын
I keep a running list on my phone of all of the items in my refrigerator, freezer & pantry. As I run out of an item I just delete it from the list or if I buy a new item, I can easily add it to the list. Doing this makes meal planning a breeze!
@aprilinalabama90744 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robin 😀❤️🍁🌾
@raquelcastro72414 жыл бұрын
This is so incredibly helpful. Now I understand why my flour has those pesty critters. Thank you so very much for the information. 🙋🏻♀️🌬🍃
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raquel! I hope your problem will be eliminated soon! I know how frustrating that can be! 😊🌼💛
@debrad57834 жыл бұрын
Nice video. We just invested in a berkey water filter system...I hope it stands up to the hype :)
@priscillabohn46214 жыл бұрын
I agree. When my sons were pr teen and we moved away from our home to live in Mo. Paying a mortgage and rent for 8 years was trying. I would take my summer paychecks from being a Teachers aid and stock for the Holiday food. My husband lost his job, so we were very frugal, but with ice storms and what not I had to prep. I have been back in South New Mexico for 17 years. Our home we had is now paid off and we are empty nesters. So I still buy in the summer Holiday food. Since the pandemic i have gone past the Holiday food and quickly added everything from 4 months of cat litter and cat food to 2 months of toilet paper cleaners and hygiene. And now food with the winter coming I don't like being in the stores with being in my 60's plus I don't like getting sick as every year I acquire walking pneumonia being a diabetic. I paid $200 dollars to get this food that we eat on a regular basis very quickly before election. This is the wrong way to do it and I know that however I have freezer container and zip locks in plastic boxes under spare bedroom. Thank you
@crystalbr46504 жыл бұрын
Nice ideas! I live in hurricane area so keeping my pantry stocked is essential. In addition to what you have I also have canned chicken and 1lb. canned hams from Aldi. The ham is $3.99 and is good to keep on hand. Love your channel♡
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Crystal! I hadn't thought of ham - great idea! I wish we had an Aldi's nearby. I keep hearing about what excellent prices they have and I think they carry quite a few gluten free items. Maybe one day! 😊🌼💛
@hypnoticlistener46214 жыл бұрын
Hoarding food is based on fear. There is a lot of fear right now with all the events in 2020. A plan will help the fear but, really, until things settle down fear is not unreasonable. Thanks for the video. I learned a few things - specifically about the flour.
@eleftheriatagouli61484 жыл бұрын
So helpful and great ideas Robin!!!You forgot to mention wars.We also need this pantry supply in case of a war,unfortunately.Have a great Sunday!!!❤🇬🇷❤
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eleftheria! That is very true and one that we don’t like to consider, but need to be prepared for. Enjoy your Sunday! 😊🌼💛
@jeananne24082 жыл бұрын
At a pinch you can use empty water bottles to store rice etc.
@michellecjackson49564 жыл бұрын
excellent video, and I also would recommend Mary's nest. Another point, some whole grains can go rancid after awhile. Keep them cool and use them up. I had some graham cracker crumbs I wanted to use recently and discovered they were rancid.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michelle! Yes - that is very important - great suggestion!😊🌼💛
@angelal67003 жыл бұрын
H2O for the toilet. I re-use plastic jugs that are not food friendly (vinegar, cat food, cat litter, bleach, etc.) And you are so right about the hoarders, the little $^**=$" ! that went out and bought 4 cartloads of t.p., and then had a hissyfit when store manager would not return/refund. I already had 6-8months, so we were good.
@SK-hj9xn3 жыл бұрын
I am a new subscriber as of about a month ago when I happened upon your channel. I am enjoying it so much! Your pantry is amazing. I do not have one that size but you have inspired me to get more organized with what I do have. I have loved glass jars for awhile now but want to add more. I also have some of the same tupperware containers in blue, just like yours. :) I can't part with them because they have served me well. Thanks for sharing! I enjoy how relaxing it is to watch your love of & quiet ways of sharing about homemaking! I look forward to going back to past videos & to your future videos. Thanks!!
@daileme14 жыл бұрын
Store sale cycles rotate every 6 weeks so stock what you need till next cycle
@maureenwarren67464 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin. Loved the video. I’m also prepping. Since where I found space to store extra can items is up high I made a list of everything that is up there and the expiration dates. I have a hard copy and on my computer. Since I will have different locations each list will indicate where they are stored.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maureen! That is an excellent way to keep track of what you have stored. If we expand beyond what I can keep at eye level I will try that! 😊🌼💛
@Shehulk874 жыл бұрын
I invested in a pur water filter and extra filters to have in my pantry incase of an emergency we can just filter water into empty water containers. Unfortunately I live in a small apartment and dont have much room to store so much water .
@gaylenazarian17954 жыл бұрын
Great tips on storing foods. Thanks
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gayle! 😊🌼💛
@eirinoulapapa57414 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!! It's a very useful video and you are always so kind and helpful with what you present us......l really admire you my sweet Robin and would like to become like you one day my sister 😉I send you my love and a big big big hug!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Eirinoula! Have a lovely Sunday and God bless! 😊🌼💛
@claudiashairstudioellicottcity3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robin
@martavoight22294 жыл бұрын
Just a helpful tip: I see nuts in your pantry. They should be stored in the fridge or freezer. Nut have oils that can go ransad. Love your tips. Thanks.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Marta! You are right. Our nuts are eaten very quickly, but I agree the freezer is the best place to store them. 👍😊💛
@juliecarns4 жыл бұрын
We buy nuts in bulk (10-25#); storing them in a 5 gallon bucket sealed & directly placed on our basement concrete floor keeps them preserved safely. Toasting the nuts in an oven or on the stovetop is a nice way to enhance the flavor.
@marthaross63014 жыл бұрын
Nice that you gave a shout out to Mary and Denise- they brought me to your channel through KZbin selections- like your content. Love Imperfect Food Lentils 👍🏻 great company
@RockSimmer-gal4God3 жыл бұрын
I consider prepping and hoarding the same as you said in this video. I’ve als got prepared by stocking up on toiletries which is awesome!!! I do the plastic bag thing for flour but I didn’t kno bout the eggs in beans and flour. We love our label maker I can’t spell either. We always keep extra dog food in, recently it’s been difficult to get where we live but I’ve found it by shopping around.
@rachelrenk76403 жыл бұрын
Great ideas and helpful hints. I just recently started working on my extended pantry. Thank you! 💛
@deannab95114 жыл бұрын
Great video Robin, We've definitely changed how we shop and prepare. Costco has been a big help at getting stocked up, you know what is coming in the future. Thanks Robin!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Yes DeAnn! I’m hoping that we get a Costco a little closer to where we live soon. They make it much easier to stock up! 😊🌼💛
@lindabarnes15853 жыл бұрын
An F.Y. I. freezing grains, beans, etc. will kill live bugs, but not their eggs. Remember that we live in uncertain times and that storing in glass means if that jar is dropped and/or breaks, you must discard all of the contents because any tiny small shards of glass if the contents are used can shred the interior of your intestines as that food is processed through them.
@MsLisaBrooks4 жыл бұрын
This video is so timely, Robin. I have been gradually stocking long term food storage in my basement. I spent about $300 extra in July to jump start things. Now I am just going to buy a few extra things whenever I shop. I have also been canning. I got free grapes that I picked at a friends house and made jelly. She also gave me some pears from one of her trees. I bought peaches at the grocery store when they went to $0.88/lb a few weeks ago and then canned them. I feel like it is important to practice skills. I have also invested in some 5 gallon buckets for beans, flour, sugar and rice. I may add more. I am still thinking through what I should add to my pantry. I really want it to be a working pantry. Ultimately, perhaps I will have 1 year, but I am starting slow like you. 1 month....2 months...3 month, etc.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Wow Lisa that is excellent! I used to do more canning and made jam every year from the blackberries we had on our property in NC. I miss having those things in our pantry. It sounds like you are well on your way to a great working pantry! 👍😊💛
@juliecarns4 жыл бұрын
Ask your grocery store if they have empty icing 5 gallon buckets they are throwing away; our store washes them and gives them away if we call & request them.
@tinaspencer35094 жыл бұрын
Very informative video ❤ it's not something I've really thought much about before, but I think I might do a bit more research and see if I can make up a basic one 😊 thanks for sharing xx
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tina! It is definitely something to think about. 😉🌼💛
@lanenadrz3 жыл бұрын
I have always had a pantry that can last at least 4-6 weeks but with this pandemic I want to invest and get a chest freezer so that I can extend my pantry to at least 3 months
@donnacampbell16414 жыл бұрын
Hi Robin - What a wonderful idea for a video during this time. I have always kept an inventory list of foods and been well stocked with paper goods and disinfectant wipes since I have a big storage area and this helped me in the early weeks of the pandemic but now am trying to keep restocked but things are not that readily available here in my area so its kinda hard. As someone who has lived on the Texas Gulf Coast all my life I am always purposeful in things I do in hurricane season like keeping my freezer low in inventory and my pantry filled with foods I can eat without benefit of power. Even if a storm does not directly hit my area, we still are sometimes without power for long periods of time. I have a hint that has helped me with freezer items. Sometimes when we return from evacuation our power might be on but we don’t know if it was out for an extended period since the food is all cold or frozen. Also, when your power is out for a long time it is almost impossible to get that smell out of your fridge. Now when I leave I put all my food in the freezer in trash bags. Then I put a bowl of ice cubes in the freezer. If I come back and the cubes are still in their original shape I know the power was not out and I can take the food out of the bags but usually I leave it in the bags until hurricane season is over. If the cubes have melted and then froze back in a different shape I know that the power was off a long time and I just take the bag of food out and dispose of it. I have learned this the hard way. Thanks for showing us how you are preparing we all need help with this. Love in Christ!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Good morning Donna! That is such a good idea! We have lost all of our food due to a power outage when we lived in NC - definitely not fun. I think your idea could really benefit a lot of people. Thank you! Have a blessed Sunday! 😊🌼💛
@debbielenoir54724 жыл бұрын
We put this test last week for Hurricane Laura. My husband returned to our house to start the generator within 24 hours after landfall. Because I placed everything in the freezer in trash bags, everything was frozen. Even the condiments in the refrigerator were still cold. We only have to replace the fresh produce that I threw away before we left.
@birdsaloud75903 жыл бұрын
The youtuber ‘Alaska Granny’ has been talking about this for years. She has a great channel all about prepping.
@debl70444 жыл бұрын
I have accumulated atm 100 Litres of bottled Spring water for my family of 4, of which I have allowed for 2L per person [recommended max for drinking in Aus] and allotted a total of 2L for cooking if needed and cleaning etc per day. So we have fresh water for 10 days on hand right now. I found a great product called Aquatabs which makes doubtful/contaminated water safe to drink after 30 minutes, so invested in 10 packs of 50 for less than $115, which then makes another 500L of water available so to speak, giving us then 60 days of water using water and purfiying from a source such as a local lake or creek. My next step is to secure water for us long term and will be to buy 4 Lifestraws which makes safe up to 1000L of water per unit, so a couple of those will allow us to drink potable water for up to 500 days each family member. So for prepping I would definitely be looking at water purification products as well as having fresh water on hand. US gallon = 3.785 litres (approx) for any conversion needed.
@kathrynp75954 жыл бұрын
You are so organized 👍🏼
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kathryn! 😊🌼💛
@hope.s99474 жыл бұрын
Hello! Such a beautiful video, I just watched the one from She's in Her Apron. I would add in soaps! Dish/dishwasher soap, hand soap, cleaning supplies, laundry soap. I have had a hard time getting ahold of my favorite kids during this pandemic. Thank you for putting this together!
@ciannaguillen85414 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video!!
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cianna! 😊🌼💛
@nancyschaecher25484 жыл бұрын
Your hair rocks! The water issue also has me trying to discern how to maximize our supply.
@FaithandFlour4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nancy! Several people have left great suggestions in the comments if you are looking for ideas. 😊🌼💛
@nancyschaecher25484 жыл бұрын
Will check into the Amazon 7 gallon water storage but I realize I have some empty glass jars, some gallon and others quart. So thanks for the help. This is a great site. Robin, you’re the best for taking the time to reply.