Building Your Prepper Pantry/ Emergency Stockpile Tips

[@robertsilva8097]

Hello To Everyone From North Dakota

[@KristaB253]

I was a Meat Manager for 15 years, I used to have regular customers who would come in early in the mornings and I ALWAYS marked down items that were short dated for nice customers who would politely ask if I had any deals. Be nice to the butcher. Great tips. I love how organized you are!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

That's awesome, yeah he was a really nice guy and sounds like you were too! I'm sure people really appreciated it!

[@sweetNess856]

Me too! Make friends with the meat cutters. I used to call certain customers with hot deals on burger. If I saw customers that I know that bought certain items, I would let them know what we had in the back. Rude people got kicked to the curb with a sorry about your luck.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

You guys are awesome. Really it's just a lesson in living a good life, be kind to others and they will be kind to you!

[@aurdrabenison4398]

WOW WELL SAID AND THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE MEAT GUY TO LIE HE WAS ONLY HELPING TO GET HER SERVICE INSTEAD OF SAYING THERE IS NO MARK DOWN ON THE REST OF THE STUFF.LOL BE NICE BOO! LOL

[@lorimcclellan4352]

I love the fact that you are telling people that you can eat things long after best by dates. Way to go!!

[@advanceg2116]

Peanut butter is limited to its date because of the oils will become rancid

[@joanneb7607]

Yes!

[@mynameisnobody5462]

@@advanceg2116 get the name brand peanut butter not the natural stuff, it lasts much longer and it hasn't killed me yet

[@advanceg2116]

@@mynameisnobody5462 sorry I was referring to Jif

[@mynameisnobody5462]

@@advanceg2116 jif does last quite a while. I have had the natural stuff go bad.

[@debramorris471]

I date things like toothpaste or dish soap when I open it so I know how long it takes for me to use it. I then know how many I need for a year or 2 supply.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

excellent idea!

[@firefly6396]

Remember though in shtf hospitals and care may no longer be a thing hygiene will become more important

[@pamt8430]

I do that with coffee and creamer.

[@Yourlocalcat21]

Nice advice, thank you for sharing

[@SozoSeasonFreedom]

This is a great pointer. Thank you.

[@nan-ban3891]

Yes, just because it's $1, if you don't eat it, then don't buy it! This the best prepped pantry I've seen!!!!

[@judimardula8685]

Prep by meals. Figure a two week menu, at least two meals a day. Buy all you need for those meals … pasta with sauce, canned fruit, something to drink for example. Double it and you have a month with each meal served twice in that month. Change the meals or keep them the same. Do another month. This will prevent having lots of tuna but missing ingredients for tuna salad or tuna casserole. It takes time but is well worth it.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Very good idea and would definitely be worth the time to meal plan.

[@cynthiarothrock4255]

It's also worth it to buy paper plates bowls and plastic tableware . Power goes out all the time You still have to eat. Also get a charcoal grill and instant charcoal. You can boil water cook even bake muffins. Just put the lid on it. Also cast iron cookware is recommended. Or camping over fire kitchen stuff.

[@dianasimplifies]

In a pinch you can eat tuna straight out of the can.

[@advanceg2116]

@@sunshinestatesurvival You really aught to total things by calories

[@ms.s3215]

Amen. I started with cheap pasta and cheap tomato paste for a low cost pasta marinara. I still purchase it by the case as it has not gone up in price. I added Knorr sides with cheap canned meat and dehydrated vegetables to make it a meal. Knorr SOPA is a cheaper dried soup pouch than Bear Creek. I add in other ingredients to make it a meal. I use a Knorr bouillon cube and dehydrated vegetables to make a soup. They have tomato bouillon. You can also find tomato powder. Add water to tomato powder or tomato bouillon with some dried basil for a tomato soup.

[@buickinvicta288]

This morning at 4:44 AM, I got an emergany alert on my phone (Yes I was up). TORNEDO WARNING NY Hudson Valley. Here's what I did; grabbed my solar lantern and Lucy Lite that are ALWAYS charging on the window sill. Then I proceeded to fill the bathtub and large pots with water. Power out = no water for me. Then I sit and wait. We did have heavy rain, thank God no tornedo here. You never know folks. I've been through many bad storms and week long outages. Be ready.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Sounds like you had a plan in place and acted FAST. That is great. Gload to hear that everything was find though. Tornados are a scary thing.

[@mudkingz6432]

Pressure canning, beef, chicken, pork, saves tons of cash and has a super long shelf life plus you know how and where your food was prepared!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Yep, and you know all the ingredients!

[@NewYorkJennifer]

Exactly! 2# to a a quart, 1# to a pint. Get that pressure canned and get going! I can still find relatively cheap chicken, around 1$ a pound, and have been recently canning chicken thighs. They fit 4 to a quart, 2 to a pint. Great eating and cheap!

[@Boone22]

@@NewYorkJennifer plus if the government seize your canned goods, they will not take home canned products.

[@thefirstnoob5577]

FEMA can take everything but 3 days worth of food and water. The keystone meat is good and about the same cost as canning your own beef. Learn to hide your preps. If things get bad and food is hard to find FEMA will not be your only problem.

[@Boone22]

General Flynn stated that the military takes store purchases. Will not take home processed food. Just a little fyi!

[@C2yourself]

When the power is out those lightweight paper plates are great fire starters for campfires or fireplace

[@mekon1971]

Can let them "dry out" after you use them and still good to start a fire.

[@maryarcher8484]

Save dryer lint store in zip lock bags will start a camp fire

[@rhondadavis1483]

Save toilet paper rolls and put dryer lint in them. As you mentioned, the lint is a great fire starter esp with the toilet paper rolls

[@judyanderson8782]

Used paper plate holders.

[@shebbaa33]

@@maryarcher8484 I save dryer lint and TP cardboard rolls too

[@katherineblackburn813]

You did an amazing job with a small space! Thank you for showing that is totally possible to prep in a small space.

[@SkywatcherSandra]

I keep a bunch of Gossner milk, in big cat litter plastic containers in my cool dry basement, ive used some over a year expired it was fine, once opened keep refrigerated and use in 7 to 10 days. Pasta on sale is good preparation food and some vodka for medicinal and injured helps and bartering liquor. I like Aldi marinara sauce. New friend here of your channel tonight. HUGS and GOD bless us everyone ❤

[@spiritandtruth194]

Refilling the empty water bottles instead of tossing them is an excellent idea!

[@TNFarmGirl52]

If you have an Aldi store near you, they have an awesome canned corned beef hash that isn’t real salty.

[@sheba5203]

If you use liquid laundry detergent, fill them up with water after they're empty. You can get a few loads of laundry done with the leftover soap residue in the jugs. Or use them for hand washing, dishes...etc. There's still some shampoo/conditioner and body wash left in the bottles after you think you've emptied them, add water to those as well to get cleaned up later if needed in a pinch. Just a few helpful hints, TFS!

[@royparker7856]

Here's a tip to help with rotation of dates. One week each month, prepare ALL of your meals using only items you have in stock. Don't go buy groceries that week unless you need some fresh produce. At the end of the week, go to the pantry and check dates and pull everything to the front of your shelves and make a list of what you need to re stock. On items that you don't use regularly, concentrate on using them up and don't re stock. Frees up the space, allows you to use it up, and you can replace it with stuff you will normally use. Use this week to practice preparing meals from you stock as if the shtf is here and you will be ready to exist on your preps.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

That is a great suggestion. That must be this week, lol. I have tested a lot of recipes from my preps this week...found out what works and what doesn't, what I like better and what I probably won't purchase again. Awesome advice, thanks!

[@royparker7856]

@@sunshinestatesurvival I have experimented with canned chicken and tuna with 2019 best by dates. Looked good, smelled good, and tasted good. For me, 3 years on expired cans is good to go. Intentionally let a few cans expire. FYI

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

@@royparker7856 thanks for doing the experiment for us!

[@malba411]

I've labled my shelves and have one that reads - use this first - for products that i want to rotate out. I plan menus based on these products. Love your suggestions. Great to practice.

[@romainejayne1811]

Roy, nicely said and I concur!

[@shannidm]

I make my butter with heavy whipping cream (and add oil to make it spreadable) for about $2 less per pound. I just watched a lady whip 1lb store bought into 4-6 containers. That might be a money saver also for you.

[@Valosia]

I agree. Also, many people may have a problem with things like "Ramen", but I personally find it to be an easy way to Prep for cheap. (As long as you can find a place to store the items.) My daughter and I love the "Creamy Chicken" Ramen. I like to toss an egg into it, also. But, every month I am buying a 24pk for us (it may not be Creamy Chicken flavor, this month I got the Shrimp flavor, my daughter loves that one too). You can even save the flavor pack and use the noodles as pasta. I have made Tuna with a little bit of Mayo and mixed it into the Ramen Noodles (I can not remember if I added a Tsp of Sweet Relish or not.), but I also have did something that may sound weird. I saw a recipe and edited it a little, it was a Tsp of Peanut Butter, some Soy sauce and Hot Dogs (or Sasauge Dogs will also work). This recipe also said you could add (which we didn't), sesame seeds and brown sugar. We didn't add those, but it was quite good. My daughter thought it was weird, but she said "It was Suprizingly Good!". (Reminds me of something like maybe from a Thai Restaurant or something.) But, I was thinking and told my sister if she did something like that, she could put a Tbsp of Alfredo sauce and use some canned chicken and make Chicken Alfredo. (Maybe, add some spices.. if you want or have.) But, there is alot you can do. Then, with the Ramen flavor packet, you can even make a few things.. 1: You can take it and use it as Bullion for soup. Just add some canned veggies or maybe some rice and maybe some beans? 2: You can add some flour to it, or corn starch, some thickening agent and then make "GRAVY" out of the Ramen Seasoning Packet. So, that way you'll have "Gravy" for your Rice or Mashed Potatoes... or whatever you want. (This is just an idea for some of you out there who have no idea what to do. My daughter and I love Ramen, no we do not eat it every day but it is something that we can eat and we can stock that is cheap along with the more expensive items. But, this will help us survive and having plenty of it means I can also help feed others too. (Yes, many people eat 1 pkg, but if it comes down to it we will share a pkg because 1pkg is 2 servings. So, that means 3pkgs can feed a family of 6, if you need to go that route. 24pkgs would equal 8 meals for a family of 6. And, 4pkgs of 24pks would feed a family of 6, a total of 32 times. So, I think this is a great idea to stock up on, especially if you are stressing about feeding others, as I am. Or, if I can get my sister to stock up on it, that would be even better. I would think this and some of 5lb bags of Grits and 5lb bags of oatmeal, along with some salt and pepper. Sugar, honey, Cinnamon, raisins, jelly.... really anything that would go in Grits and Oatmeal. But, I am mainly focused on stocking for myself and my daughter, but I still need extra food for those people who I know who will try to eat into my stash. I am only listing the cheaper stuff that I getting for those of you who are starting out and have no money to stock up on. Just if you can, stock up on something to keep you alive and that you know will last a long time and you know that you can give to help your family that isn't stocking and you "know" will be asking for food. Oh, and remember... "2 is 1, 1 is none" meaning: if you have 2 of something, you have 1. If you have one of something, then you have none. But, I hope this is giving anyone who thinks they can not stock up on stuff, ideas of what they "Can Do". I know it can become overwhelming, When you first start out and you need to remeber to take it one day at a time and Prep on your budget. Prep things you will eat, even if it isn't your favorite. As long as you will eat it, that is all that matters. Rotate though your stock, make sure you are putting dates on things. Oh! And, canned potatoes.. Those can be put into stews. You can make quite alot of stuff with them.. You can add them to soups. So, why not make some sort of potato and vegetable soup, just toss in some Seasoning into the mix and if you wish you could add some meat (or not, you could save the meat but an option is to add some canned chicken or beef or something into the mix), just an idea. But, I hope this helps anyone out there who might be trying to come up with some ideas and is nee to the whole Prepping scene. If you are new, I am proud of you for taking your first step. And, I wish you the Best of Good Luck! Take it one day at a time and Prep within your budget. If you get overwhelmed, just remember to take a breath and that you are doing the right thing. I wish you all the Best, Take Care & Stay Safe! Have an Amazing Day! (Have an Amazing Night!)

[@shebbaa33]

I Love the Gossner shelf stable milk, I was so bummed when i could no longer find it at our local dollar tree 🥺🫤

[@amaineac2133]

One thing that is really good and cheap is coffee filters. We use those to put sandwiches on, apples, oranges and anything not liquid or runny. At Dollar Tree there are 150 filters for a buck. Plus when you throw them away they do not take much space (we put ours in the recycle can and use them for fire starters). Win win situation.

[@shiningstar4486]

Yes I do to I use reuse water bottle.i also buying water tabs and purafier just in case I do however fill Gatorade bottle up with water again

[@tommysimmons3258]

Ok some lessons I've been doing for years. Lessons started when I was 5 years old in Brooklyn when there was a 3 day blackout in the winter. 1- Reuse the paper plates, save them to start a fire or make a homemade buddy burner covered in candle wax. 2-- Save the last part of toilet paper and paper towels, emergency use, and makes great firestarter for camping, stuff twigs inside of them, then pack it inside a Brown paper bag with more twigs. 15 second fire. 3- Freeze your rice for 3 days, dry out for 2 days, then store in 1 gallon juice jugs with air absorber. 4- hide your stockpile some place other than your house. 5- average person eats 4 pounds a day, get use to 3 pounds a day now, get in the right mindset as if your in a blackout now.... Spend a weekend in the dark, solar lights at night in the center room of your house... have kids? Call it a camping trip, tent city.... get ready people, Texas was a wake up call, remember long cold winter.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Yep, all great advice. My son and I have done a lights out test. He did pretty well but it was only a 24-hour test. No technology, except we did keep the air conditioner running, just turned it up a few degrees so I was a little bit warmer. Cooked outside o. the camp stove. We'll have to do a longer test next time

[@tommysimmons3258]

@@sunshinestatesurvival light rain in the yard scenario

[@mommabear7144]

Hi, I remember that I used live in Linden between evergreen and central. Lol small world. I believe it was 1975. Remember the blizzard. God bless!

[@johnkelly9246]

Start putting back fishing supplies our ocean is a wonderful source of protein. Hi from up north in Jacksonville

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

Also use large wicker laundry baskets that have lids for storage, along with trunk style coffee tables too. An empty chest of drawers is great for food storage too.

[@CynthiaRockroth]

I used an empty dresser . Found out it's great for PASTA! DRAWERS WONT OPEN IF FILLED WITH CANNED GOODS!. Also great for non food Kitchen items. Paper towels ziplock bags plastic Tupperware spices dried fruit freeze dried foods paper plates bowls and throw away flatware.

[@TNFarmGirl52]

I have started canning my own ground beef and it turns out great!!

[@milliemrrobinson1074]

Great video! I just went to Dollar Tree this morning and bought the milk, some lentils, and the gallon bottles of water. I try to get a few things extra each week to add to my stock pile. I'm on a limited income, so I just add a little each week. So far, I have a decent stash, but you always know you need more! Love watching your videos!💖

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

That's the best way to do it, slow and steady...you don't want to be in a financial bind because of prepping. Keep it up!

[@btolson66]

Just came across a suggestion about paper plates. Used or new ..roll up and put a string around it. Keep in a bucket for using to start bbq or fire pit. This is only if not wet or gross.

[@missincognito452]

A good tip for hiding your paper goods in the garage so people can’t see what you have, get a soft sided Christmas tree bag with a zipper! It holds a lot and people can’t see what’s in it. It also keeps your goods dust free.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Great idea!

[@WildernessRocks]

That keystone is priced like gold now.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

I know! And its so hard to find!

[@mobilecomptrek]

For the beds that are low, you can buy plastic bed lifts/risers that will give you 3-8 inches of extra space.

[@Preppergirl10]

Don't forget other ideas to hide preps in plain sight

[@tamwillie2039]

It’s funny you say that, I’ve been using bed risers for years to put the food in boxes & push under there. Walmart sells long boxes that are not tall, cans fit perfectly & you can stack two, one on top of the other. They have lids as well, which is very important because you do not want dust from a bedroom on your preps.

[@genellzevenbergen5106]

The keystone ground beef is awesome.

[@denisegirmer4550]

FYI . 12 yr prepper here - JIF peanut butter always has furthest out expiration date!

[@pat34lee]

I like to use the cheapest paper plates as covers to heat food in the microwave. For the chicken soup, put it in a blender and use as cream of chicken or thickening base for cooking.

[@kathleenflorida8784]

Just a water jug to shove somewhere. Little places you wouldn't think. Nice helpful

[@justkayslife4651]

You can put the bay leaves in the storage container with your rice as well.

[@monikagonzales2658]

Love love your plate idea! I too keep different paper plates! Not every meal needs big heavy duty ones! Waste, keep all sizes of “ziplock baggies” keep waste in mind.

[@leemitchell7827]

I'll be 67 next April and have been prepping for a good while. I really liked your BOB video. You actually suggested a couple of things that I didn't think of. You are adorable. Keep up the great work. God bless and thank you for a positive ethic to prepping.

[@lorenstribling6096]

I use Dawn dish soap but transfer it to a pump style soap dispenser. That way I only use what is pumped out and don't waste so much just squirting it into my sink.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Yep, I put mine in an old handsoap pump! It's easier to dispense too

[@lorenstribling6096]

We think alike. I recycled my handsoap pump and have used it for years. One pump is plenty.

[@jeffcrowder1892]

Get Mason jars and dry can your flour, rice, noodles, etc that is dry products. Its very easy and done in the oven! 210 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Leave the jars open then put the flap and ring on when you take them out. they will seal like normal canning and will keep for a very long time. I have flour that I canned from 2015 and still good. Just made bread from a jar of flour a week ago.

[@Lisa-lj1hq]

You can also just fill your mason jar and put an oxygen absorber on top and screw the lid down, works perfect, and no turning on the oven👍. seals perfectly, and since no oxygen will be left in the jar, you don’t have to worry about bugs hatching.

[@wandaschobey996]

My husband I quit eating out for one year and save the money and bought a freeze dryer best investment ever

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

That's awesome! I would love one

[@nomadicprepper3736]

Don’t get rid of any food you don’t like. 1) use it as a base for homemade vegetable soup or some recipe 2) you’ll have c something to share with others when needed

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

Great idea! I agree 👍

[@romainejayne1811]

Yes, and nothing goes to waste! Brilliant! I hate all the sodium soup and meat cans! But, you just told me how to fix that problem! Genius! Recycling food into another dish never hurt anything! And, reduces the sodium levels, too! Thank you NP. There's going to be a lot a new recipes coming out of all of this, I'm sure. God bless.

[@MaryleaMemaw]

Was just looking at your older videos. I bought the Keystone ground beef in the 28 oz can today and spent about 3 times what you did. So I guess you have some "equity" in the stuff you bought in this video 😊😊

[@curiouslass4280]

Great advice!! My aunt told me about the bay leaves! If you store flour, put it in a bucket with a basil leaf on top of the bag of flour yet inside the lid of the bucket and you will NEVER get weevil. I have flour stored for the past 20 years and no weevils!!

[@MariaMaria-sr8zg]

Basil or bay leaves? Or both?

[@curiouslass4280]

@@MariaMaria-sr8zg sorry! I meant bay leaves.

[@romainejayne1811]

@@MariaMaria-sr8zg Bay Leaves only. By them dry. Throw them in. No bugs. Period.

[@mmc9828]

Love that you mentioned the area above the microwave. That is a place I store vases which makes no sense since I never get flowers. Thanks for a great tip!!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Haha, But then as soon as you get rid of those vases, someone's going to give you flowers!

[@dajw7540]

This is one of the best prepping videos I've seen for people who have limited space to stock pile. Thank you!

[@brendavalentine-bates7737]

Hey girl glad to see you again. Greetings from Mobile County Alabama.

[@sandylee8184]

Mom used those paper plates with the wicker holders and doubled them if she needed to, sometimes she would just brush them off if it was just a sandwich and leave the plate in the holder and use it again. Tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich are the best.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

I can't say that my parents were the frugal type, so I didn't learn that from them, lol. I learned to be frugal by being broke for a time in my life.

[@tracyrodgers6622]

The bagged mashed potatoes if you want them to taste homemade mix two cups of 2% milk instead of water take some taste great.

[@andreahaar60]

I'm new to this. Your shares with what you've learned mean a lot to a lot of people who have just started realizing we could be in serious trouble within a second. There is one thing I've not seen you do and that's not only drinking water but tap water can be used for other things. We save all the water bottles and a good bit of milk gallon jugs and we fill them with tap water and we've got them stored away to use his gray water so if our water system gets contaminated or they shut it off you're still going to be able to wash your dishes wash your tux and I don't mean clothes, and have water to flush your toilet. Can't forget those and tap water is the best thing to do it with save it up now and any bottles that you can stock it up so that those things won't be forgotten at least short time. You also need a way to catch rainwater because it can be used in the same way.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Hey there, I'm happy to hear your input as a new prepper and I'm very glad that you've decided to start prepping. It is a good time to start...I believe were in for hard times. I know it's a long video, but towards the second half of it, I talked about a couple places that I store water, both drinking water and gray water...water storage and the ability to filter water is one of the most, if not the most important preps and I'm glad you realize that! Surprisingly, a lot of people think of food but not water. Keep steady with your prepping and you will be very proud of your progress as you go.

[@floridagirl330]

The Keystone products are awesome. Don't open a can just to try it, take my word for it they are delicious! The roast beef is awesome too. You can barter with foods you don't eat.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Thank you!

[@kristintruitt1279]

@@sunshinestatesurvival Yes, the foods that aren't your favorite, aka- chicken soup, use them to barter with for something you like

[@rcat32]

Tomatos are acidic and will rust through metal cans fast and give you a nasty mess to clean up. So you need to keep them visible and rotate them. Also a tomato product in a metal can can be put into glass jars and canned for safe long-term storage.

[@sigridhoffmann6086]

Had a can of tomatoes with 2024 use by date on it with both ends bulging. I'd keep tomato based cans in one area and check regularly.

[@viviancwilson]

Love your videos, I started prepping in August and I have a lot, but still have a very long way to go. Every week my husband buys the house hold groceries and every week with the babysitting my grandson, my son pays me 100 bucks without fail, even if I only have him for 1 day he still gives me 100, and I use that for prepping. My pantry is fill and I am now stocking stuff in a spare room closet 😁 i need to buy some shelving to put in there so I have even more room. I am also a life long Florida native. I also subscribe to Alaska Prepper. He's great and so are you. I love the ideas and tips I get from both of you

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Hey there fellow Floridian. A $100 a week will get you very far, and quick! if you're using it all for preps!

[@romainejayne1811]

I'd say you're doing great! Thank you.

[@Tophat232]

I like your suggestion to store extra food under the beds. To make it easier to access, buy crazy carpets (in season) at Dollar store and set your totes on them. It is then easier to slide them in and out.

[@therusticranchgarden]

Great info. I barely started as well a few months ago too. Just subscribed to your channel. Blessings, Bertha in TEXAS

[@Iridium242]

Cool you finally got the Keystone meats. Cool. Good haul ! I am a spam lover as well, and the great value spam is very good. Be careful with the bacon flavored ones, I have eaten spam nearly 15 years after its best by date but the bacon ones always seem to go bad on me within a year, no idea why

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Hmmm, that's very interesting. Thanks for the heads up about the bacon flavored one...do you mean one year after "best by" or one year after purchase?

[@Iridium242]

@@sunshinestatesurvival Well for me it was one year after purchase, I never even bothered to check the best buy date as the cans were all bloated up. No other spam has ever gone bad on me but the bacon ones

[@prayplanprepare3978]

@@Iridium242 could it be because it’s the pull top?

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

I wish I could find the keystone ground beef. I'm really afraid to go in stores to hunt it.

[@marykayfrederick]

Turkey Spam is really good as well, it's the one we prefer.

[@icanary64]

This is the first video of yours recommended in my feed for a long, long time.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Probably because I haven't been posting lately, so YT removed me from the relevant feed 😔

[@gingergolden2543]

Those potato flakes are a great thickener for soups and stews too. I love the milk from dollar tree, the same think is $3 at Walmart!

[@piggyacres]

If you take your boxed mixes and vacuum seal them in glass canning jars they will last a lot longer than if left in the boxes. Also allows you to save your foods from critters and you bay leaves for cooking.

[@debbieherring2644]

What a great haul! You’re going to love the Keystone ground beef! The Keystone beef chunks is excellent too! God bless❤️

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

I'm thinking of all sorts of things I can make with it!

[@burtonwillis6454]

If you or someone you know can put a shelf above your cut out garbage can there is a good bit of "real estate " between the top of the can and the counter......love the bucket tip, many thanks, b

[@cambriaperez2865]

That's a good idea about using old water bottles filled with Tap water for Gray water & storing in garage. (flushing 🚽/dishes 🍽️ 🍶) Thanks for sharing your tips! 💝

[@imaginarycanary9956]

You’ve done a lovely job. Organizing is so tough for me.

[@GenieNicoleTV]

Just found your channel. We are you tubers as well and the Lord has been urging us to get prepared! I woke up to pray and came across your channel randomly. It’s just what we needed at a time like this! We’re in Florida as well:) God Bless you!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Wow! It's amazing how God works, when I first started prepping, it was because I came across a prepping channel randomly (by His providence) and I believe He was urging me to do this. Good luck on your prepping journey...I believe we have a tough road ahead, but He will provide where we lack! Take care and God bless

[@GenieNicoleTV]

@@sunshinestatesurvival Absolutely! This is nothing short of amazing, and I’m grateful to be able to learn from the community that you’ve created! 😌😌 The thought of where to begin was getting overwhelming:-/

[@dartist079]

Thank You so much the great suggestions.

[@canninggramma5846]

You gave done very well for your pantry for living in an apartment! I am impressed! I mention prepping to the people I know, and they always say they don't gave room! I wish they could see this!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Thank you. I live in a house, but it's not huge, and the closets are definitely small. But I make do!

[@lisamoore107]

A great video. What I had heard about the potato flakes is that if they have butter in them, they could go rancid faster than the plain ones. We enjoy the baby red ones, then we add our own flavoring to them.

[@meshab6049]

We buy the more expensive paper plates then wipe clean and reuse as long as it was something like a sandwich or something relatively dry on it. If it becomes wet we toss it

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Good way to be frugile :)

[@laineybugger]

Same! We went through a heatwave of 110 degrees recently. No AC and no dishwasher. So I was NOT going to be doing dishes! We used paper plates and reused them if it was just a sandwich etc. and tossed them if they were wet etc.

[@noreenharewood8675]

You can reuse the plates if you put a paper towel down before use.

[@robertsilva8097]

Thank You For sharing this Video

[@katf9614]

Hello from North Carolina. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@texasredleg4924]

Agree 100% on the $ tree milk! I stock it always.

[@TheRickie41]

Great organization! I still have to upgrade my dogfood section, we all must think on our dogs (and other pets) too! My house is very small and I have to improvise a lot, but I managed. It looks rather minimalistic at first sight, but behind cupbords and under beds there is space for my personal "life insurance", lol! We don't have canned beef and chicken here in France, apart from the Hereford brand, horribly expensive. But the good old luncheon meat does the job. I changed my diet and concentrate on a new variety of longterm goods, such as quinoa, millet, buckwheat, Amaranth, to complete the rice and other classic staples. They announced a shortage and price spike for pasta here, due to harvest losses ( over 30% worldwide), and I'm happy to be stocked up on hard wheat products, such as pasta and couscous, even rice has become quite expensive here, the good brands spike and have almost doubled in price since 2019! Thank you for your video and stay safe!

[@shelahogletree7711]

I wish you would do a France Prepper Channel!

[@TheRickie41]

@@shelahogletree7711 I'm the only one into it in my household, alas. Would be difficult.

[@joannehendershot1408]

We put canned vegetables and soups in storage boxes like you have under your son's bed. We had several cans expand and leak or explode in the storage box. They were in a pantry in the house so temperature was not an issue. Just a heads up. We are going to try again and drill small air holes in the lids we think ventilation may have been the issue.

[@elenae4164]

I buy those plates and put the bowl type as a cover for microwaving - keeps the microwave clean.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Me too! Haha, great minds think alike

[@polskigirl8547]

You can get the plastic cover at $store for a buck....

[@redshed2020]

I chop up the bacon spam in an egg bake with frozen diced potatoes and cook overnight in a crock pot. So good.

[@troylouis162]

Skills are important, skills don’t have an expectation date, plus you can use your skill in exchange for goods you have ran out of. Baking, making soap or hunting are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. No need to over do it, just one or two skills can prove really useful. Just something to think about 😁

[@romainejayne1811]

I've got baking down, I think I'll try soap now. It's nice to feel clean. A great barter item, too.

[@juliepoppe6294]

We buy the big heavy plastic dog containers treats for our dog. When finished I wash them out and dry and store the pkgs. of rice, potatoes in them. Too heavy plastic for mice to chew through.

[@jeffriffel4364]

The Idahoan mashed potatoes are AWESOME. I have a whole bunch of them lots of different flavors, I love the smoky bacon one.

[@peppershake414]

My daughter and I are hooked on those! Large box at sams

[@dannymoss4599]

Get yourself a vacuum seal for left overs. Pot roast leftovers 4 months or longer in freezer still tastes really good.

[@viviansmith8207]

You’re pantry is amazing you did great job

[@jaygatsby2790]

Put your jars or cans in cheap open plastic boxes. That way you can store in rows of boxes and you can just pull a box of let's say a two rows of cans or jars and you don't have to move everything around. Plus you can layer cans and jars safely.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

That's a great idea. I don't keep too many things in jars, because they're harder to stack. Why I didn't think of putting them in a box, I don't know!

[@mericasshepherd2550]

They all look good in Florida it's everywhere else. I swear we are in the safest state.

[@carisd656]

Going early in the morning, or in the evening (after dinner rush) are FANTASTIC ways to help find markdowns in the bakery sections, meat sections, etc. On Christmas Eve I had to run into our Kroger for some last minute things, and they had the entire meat section marked down. So check around your holidays too! I bought $75 worth of meat for $35.

[@buickinvicta288]

I was so excited to find canned beef today at Ocean State Job Lot (North East) for $2.00!!! 24 oz Lakeside brand. No keystone here. I did so well with tuna, chicken, sardines--just sooo much. I bought tons of Progresso when it was buy 3/get 5 free. ALWAYS check the sales, digital coupons and rewards 👍😊 I can't stress that enough. Sale coffee, beans, organic canned goods.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Wow, that is a really good deal! I hope you loaded up. I am a coupon fanatic, I always try to find the best deal, but finding coupons for what I'm actually looking to purchase has become quite the task!

[@buickinvicta288]

@@sunshinestatesurvival Weekly sale circulars, digital coupons AND rewards, it charges week to week. I lucked out with the canned beef and went back today for more.They also had large cans of tuna 4/$10, then I got $10 back, so FREE!! Starting tomorrow Acme has $1.00 produce sale, I LOVE that one. Organic carrots, spinach, celery, bags of onions, garlic, mushrooms, peppers and more!! I can't wait 😊 I have my list ready and I stick to it

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

Oh my! Awesome deal! We never have deals here but we only have a Walmart and a couple plus cost.

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

@@sunshinestatesurvival where to you find coupons? I am trying Ibotta but nothing they have is what I need or plan to buy. 😢

[@buickinvicta288]

@@heartofdixieprepping4797 Go online to ALL your local markets. Check their weekly sales circulars. Mine starts every Friday, with a preview on Thursday. I carefully go through it, and make a list as I go. I only list what I really want and use. I scroll right past stuff I don't want. Get a "store card/membership" then check their digital coupons and clip them all online (to your store card). I also get "rewards" which gives me added free things or $$$ back next time I shop. It's tremendous savings. Walmart has a weekly ad- I just looked. Week by week you can stock up on many things. It's actually fun-I check every week to find good prices only things I use and I stick to my list. I don't buy soft drinks or junk food- They are even offering $30-$50 your first "pick up" order. Also I get 5% senior discount if I shop on Tuesday 👍❤️ Check all surplus stores like Big Lots also. I go early, no people so it's relaxing and I can take my time.

[@renebrown995]

Thank you fellow, Sunshine State 💛 Citizen. I too have a small coat closet. And appreciate you telling me about the manager inspection. You are so right. Blessings to you and yours ❤ 🙏

[@donnabrown1518]

I have mylar bags that I have yet to use because I am still building my 1 year (I am past 6 months) pantry. I have worked on it for over two years, but last year I moved into my forever house (paid off!) and have been trying to build up a perpetual garden. This takes time and money too. Once I have a good one year supply of my working pantry, I will just have to back fill the holes (purchase to replace what I use) and then I will be able to purchase to put food into long-term storage and use those mylar bags.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Awesome well congratulations on your forever home! It sounds like you're on track and doing what you got to do :)

[@romainejayne1811]

It makes sense to get as much canned goods as possible. And, since it's been almost a year since this video time to rock!

[@mdoe37]

That is a very well appointed closet!! You go girl!

[@beverlyhamilton5688]

Wow....what a lot of great ideas!

[@belindadaniel-oginga929]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a few days off and am deep cleaning, checking preps, and re organizing. I wanted to move some stuff to the garage. I will definitely put the paper stuff on shelves out there. I have water in old Powerade bottles for gray water uses. I am worried now about my preps being in plain view. I will work that out tonight. I will get the buckets and a deep freezer this month. I appreciated you so much. All Gods best.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

I always feel better once I organized and checked on my preps! Sometimes having them in plain sight is unavoidable, but if it can be helped, I think it's a good idea. Sounds like you're on the right track. Theres always more to do! Take care!

[@heartofdixieprepping4797]

I'm working on deep cleaning to and continue to rotate and organize preps. I just really feel the deep cleaning is important right now. Tossing out what I don't use.

[@joeyworkman1207]

My night stand is 7 flats of canned vegetables dated 2023. Placed a piece of cardboard on top, I covered it with a table cloth that matches my bedding. Looks like a table.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

That's awesome!

[@m.walker7907]

Freeze dryer also.Small one is 2100.But they have lay a way.I do canning,& save lids,Then vacuum seal all my pasta.Have 68 jars of pasta.From 2019.Last for years.Coffee too. No cereals.Canning tomatoes all summer.

[@mummydearest2193]

I all so have plastic knifes, forks and spoons. Thank you for all the help you are giving me 🤗

[@KatiePowerful]

Thank you for the tips !

[@angelarichmond1617]

I don't remember what I eat when I was little 😃 but I remember I 😍 love cream corn and working in the field now I just taste it and read the book 📖 God bless

[@carmenmendez6836]

Don't throw away nothing, those soups can be the start, base of better homemade soups!!!! Add more fresh or canned veggies, bullions cubes to sharpen the flavor, rice, pasta, etc!! U'll see everyone will love and eat them! 👍😉

[@simplyhealthandwellness]

It might be a great idea to put the bay leaves in a net bag and hang them for the shelves.

[@alanbirkner1958]

We are eating 2019 canned vegetables. They are fine. We seldom eat beef and never eat pork. I use meat as a seasoning. A little tuna, a few eggs, the rest of the time it's beans and rice, or beans and noodles. A little chicken or turkey goes a long way, too. Lentils and split peas cook faster than beans. Tina

[@CoolTaxiDriver]

Those canned veggies that are getting well past the date (4-5) ..can be dehydrated and then vacuumed seal and you add many, many years to shelf life.

[@normasubia6807]

Good Ideas thanks 🙏🏻

[@jeanieclaghorn3573]

The bay leaves didn’t work for me,

[@robinluich6626]

All that startch in beans,noodles,and rice are very unhealthy.

[@jesusislord3321]

You really did a great job. Yours is so organized; it didn't pain me to watch it. I watched it twice.

[@denisestich8731]

Good morning from South Central Georgia. Remember, most Dollar Tree items, including the box milk, can be ordered online. You will have to buy them by the case (12 or 24 items at a time) but well worth it and an easy way to stock up. Even doing it 1 time a week or by-weekly. None of what you are doing in weird, it's very creative. Also, I just realized this: the 16.9oz bottles of pop/soda is perfect for storing 16oz or rice (2 cups). I wish I would have thought of it before. Stay safe everyone and keep prepping!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Thanks! Yes, someone told me that you can order the milk by the case, haven't tried it yet, but I probably will!

[@happycampers5547]

YES I ORDERED IT JUST THIS WEEK!

[@survivalltsurvivallt6157]

Thank you for sharing like your videos have a blessed day

[@Pam_in_IN]

I always love your prepping videos. Yes you can make potato salad with the canned potatoes. I did it recently with the diced ones. Turned out great. You have an awesome prep! ❤️👏

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Good, then I'll try it soon!

[@BratCats2u]

So good to know! Thanks! 💗

[@maryarcher8484]

There great roasted also even on camp fire wrapped in foil

[@ChristmasKathy]

New subscriber!

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Hey there...welcome to the family!

[@beccab7522]

Nice video! I've started stocking jugs of water from large juice bottles, laundry bottles etc. I store them in my tub/shower downstairs. Its never used & out of the way. Newer to all this, about 6 mo.

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Nice, well keep it up!

[@lakeerieprepper4073]

You can use that type of stored water for washing or other similar uses, but only use bottles or containers that previously had water in them to store potable water

[@maryarcher8484]

You can fill your tub up with water as soon as the electric is off.

[@beccab7522]

@Edith Northam Great idea!

[@kaylawheeler5250]

Great Video! Recently I have found a great company on amazon for all my prepper pantry needs. The company is called Wheatland Seed and they are a small business located in Utah and i love to keep there products on hand. I recently bought a 20lbs pail of rice and it fits so perfectly in any space and is easy to move around! Another thing that I loved about it as well is the mylar bag and oxygen pack! Its just comforting to know that if times do get hard and you need to break into one of these storage items I can easily open the bag grab as many cups as I need and reseal the bag knowing it will stay fresh just as long