What Did We Forget To Stock?

[@jumpoffa5011]

HERE IS LEISA LIST: 1.) Canning supplies: a.) Lids: Wide mouth and regular b.) Jars: Quarts, pints, half pints, gallons if you can get them c.) Kosher or pickling Salt d.) Pectin e.) Clear gel 2.) Baking Supplies: a.) Flour 1.) All-purpose 2.) Self Rising 3.) Bread Flour 4.) Cake flour 5.) Other grain flours such as Buckwheat, Whole Wheat, Gluten-free flour, Almond flour, Corn flour, 00 flour, White whole wheat flour, pastry flour, Amaranth flour, Coconut flour, etc. . . (There is 26 types in all) (There is a difference in the above types of flour. Sometimes you can find cake mix on sale as well as bread flour. Get what you need and use the most of.) 3.) Sweeteners: a.) White sugar b.) Brown Sugar (You can make your own brown sugar with white sugar and molasses.) c.) Molasses d.) Artificial sugars/sweeteners like Splinda e.) Stevia f.) Honey g.) Agave h.) Maple i.) Corn sugar k.) Karo l.) Confectioners sugar m.) Cane n.) Beet sugar (There are more but these are the most common.) 4.) Oils: a.) Vegetable oil b.) Canola Oil c.) Corn oil d.) Coconut oil e.) Peanut Oil f.) Sunflower oil g.) Olive Oil h.) Avocado i.) Lard j.) Crisco (There are 22 types of cooking oils.) 5.) Leavening Agents - There are three main types of leavening agents: biological, chemical, and steam. a.) Yeast - Biological b.) Baking Powder - Chemical c.) Baking soda - Chemical d.) Steam - Steam is produced when the water in your dough reaches 212 F and vaporizes. Steam may seem boring when compared with the fascinating processes described above, but it is a powerful force. When water becomes steam, its volume increases by some 1,500 times. The force with which this expansion takes place is increased by higher temperatures. Puff pastry and choux pastry are two examples of pastry that use only steam as their leavening agent, and when prepared properly are superbly airy and flaky. 6.) Starches a.) Corn Starch b.) Potato Starch c.) Oat Starch d.) Rice Starch (There are other starches, but, these are the most common.) 7.) Salt a.) Kosher salt or pickling salt b.) Iodize salt - commonly known as table salt c.) Sea salt - various types 8.) Powder items: a.) Powdered milk b.) Powdered Butter Milk c.) Powdered eggs d.) Freeze dried items (to numerous to mention here.) 9.) Baking Mixes: a.) Pre-made pancake mix b.) Corn meal/bread mixes (ie. Jiffy mix) c.) Bisquick mix d.) Packages that have pre-mixes in the already 10.) Spices & Herbs a.) Check and see what you have verses what you will need. Spices do have a shelf life for freshness and potency. Look for what you may need in a 6 month period. b.) Herbs are like spices, they are best when fresh. (It is better for you to try and grow your own and store them in your freezer.) 11.) Coco Powder, baking chocolate, chocolate chips, etc... 12.) Dried Fruit a.) Raisins b.) Apricots c.) Dates e.) Any other dried fruits that you may want or like. 13.) Grains: a.) Rice b.) Oatmeal c.) Cereals (Make certain to remove from the packaging and re-seal in a closed container to maintain freshness and prevent insects or rodents from eating your food.) d.) pasta(s) - of all kinds and types 14.) Peanutbutter & Jelly a.) You can usually make your own jelly, but, you may wish to get the type of jelly you like the best. 15.) Can Meats a.) Fish 1.) Tuna 2.) Sardines 3.) Salmon 4.) Kippers 5.) Other types of canned fish b.) Can Beef c.) Can Chicken d.) Can ham (ie. Spam) e.) There are other can meats 16.) Canned fruits and vegetables (We all know what is out there and available.) (Sometimes you can get a #10 can and break it down into smaller /usable size amounts you just have to either store them in the fridge for a quick turn around or re-can them.) 17.) Can ready to eat meals a.) Chunky Soup b.) Progresso Soup c.) Spaghetti O's d.) Ravioli (which can be considered canned meat) e.) There are others to numerous to mention here. 18.) Bouillon - an instant boosts to your meals, soups, or canning a.) Beef b.) Chicken 19.) Condiments - There are a lot of condiments that are to numerous to write down; but, here are a few of the most common: a.) Ketchup - (I buy #10 cans of Ketchup. It is cheaper and I can refill my 64 oz bottle 3 times and it is cheaper to purchase.) b.) Mustard - (I purchase a gallon jug of my favorite mustard, Gordon's. It is cheaper than purchasing the little bottles plus it will keep without refrigeration.) c.) Pickles d.) Relish c.) Olives d.) Salad Dressing/ Salad dressing mix - You can make your own e.) Gravy Mix f.) Mayo - You can make your own. g.) Soy sauce h.) Worcestershire sauce/ steak sauce i.) Bar-B-Que sauce j.) Hot sauce k.) Horseradish 20.) Dehydrated foods a.) Instant potatoes b.) stew mixes c.) soup mixes d.) onion e.) peppers f.) garlic g.) various dehydrated foods to numerous to mention. 21.) Beverages a.) Soda - You get the common kind like Coke or Pepsi or you can get a soda stream. b.) Kool Aid c.) Flavor boosters - the kind you can add by squirting into your water d.) Gator Aid e.) Tang f.) Flavour packets g.) Teas - to numerous to mention h.) Coffee - pre-ground or in the bean (Remember, in the bean it can go rancid due to the oil.) i.) Hot Chocolate mix (comes in Strawberry too) j.) Chrystal lite 22.) Alcohol a.) To be used in making other baking goods like Vanilla or bourbon cherries b.) For consumption c.) For barter or trading d.) Medical purposes 23.) Pop corn 24.) Gelatin/Jello 25.) Candy & Chewing gum 26.) Supplements: a.) Vitamins b.) Cold/Flu Remedies c.) Hay Fever/ runny nose remedy d.) Pedialyte - good for everyone e.) Tum or Alka-seltzer f.) What ever you may need 27.) Paper products a.) Toilet paper b.) Paper towels c.) Napkins d.) Paper plates e.) Parchment paper f.) Cups and Straws 28.) Crackers a.) Saltine b.) Ritz c.) Graham d.) Cookies 29.) Aluminum foil - The bigger amount you can get the better. 30.) Plastic wrap 31.) Plastic baggies - The size depends on what you use the most. a.) Freezer baggies - The size depends on what you use the most. This concludes the list that Leisa suggested. I added a few things and I am sure that you can add more. :-)

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks Cliff! Great list! I'd add: Bottled Water, Cultures for making Yogurt, Sour Cream, Buttermilk, and simple Cheeses, plus Calcium chloride, Lipase powder, Citric Acid, "Fruit Fresh," V-8 Vegetable Juice, Tomato Juice, Cranberry Juice, Bottled Clam Juice, White Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, Sherry Wine for cooking, Red Wine for cooking, Bottled Lemon Juice, and Bottled Lime Juice.

[@jumpoffa5011]

@@marygallagher3428 Very good. I just didn't want to spend the night writing all this down. LOL (Plus, I didn't think of it. hahaha.) Thank-You Mary :-)

[@marygallagher3428]

@@jumpoffa5011 You're very welcome Cliff :-)

[@Clatherine]

My local Walmart and Kroger stores keep bringing in Ball lids and cases of Ball jars (0.5 pints, pints, quarts). So don't give up hope of trying to find these.

[@debrawhited3035]

If rumoured shortages of aluminum are true, aluminum foil, as you mentioned, would be a very good thing to stock up on.

[@jamesshaw3230]

If you got lard, you got gold. My grandmother said during the great depression that people would come from miles away to trade for lard with my great pawpaw. She said that saved them because people would bring eggs and fruit and all kinds of stuff to trade with them. They used lard for everything.. same thing on honey. My great pawpaw raised pigs and honey bees.

[@michaelrasmussen426]

Real trench shit brother 🇺🇲💪

[@grandcatsmama3421]

My nephew doesn't eat pork of any kind. He'd have to use oil, butter or margarine.

[@pamellamitchell2380]

What in the world do you do with all that lard? I don't think I've ever eaten lard.

[@dmacisaac9382]

I'd render beef tallow , if you don't fancy fancy pork lard

[@stephaniewoods6505]

I think they stored meat in barrels of lard too.

[@C2yourself]

One thing I still need to do is print out recipes, canning instructions, conversion charts, nutritional charts, gardening guides, first aid guides, all that critical information that is important to have in hand if power or internet is down

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Cheaper and easier to just buy a good book on those topics. Printer ink is expensive.

[@C2yourself]

@@mj111. if you have the time👍

[@caralyn-ca-5016]

Yes c2yourself. Very wise. And I printed out recipes to flavor my beans rice legumes pastas dried veggies from every country whose spices/flavors I liked so I can change the same oh same oh, like Italian, Mexican, Indian, oriental etc. spices and herbs the way to go. RECIPES ON PAPER !!!!! Ty.

[@janiceseigler6317]

I'm a long time canner for over thirty years. Also, I am a vegetable gardener as well. I do grow a lot of our food. Right now I feel the urgency to organize my recipes and record them on paper taking them off of my computer. My husband & I have been preparing for food shortages since we married 32 years ago. My 87 yo father lives with us. He lived through the Great Depression. We are from the Deep South where all of our parents and grandparents passed down so much knowledge and skills to us. All this preparation has got to be so much stress for new beginners. I pray for everyone's safety and well being. I see so many very young families raising little children. My heart goes out to them. Currently, I am canning pears from our tree and harvesting pecans, too.

[@C2yourself]

My favorite food! My mom used to can pears and since I never liked fruit with pits I got most of the jar

[@marthaadams8326]

Love pears and doctor says they are very good for one. I am making pear mincemeat right not (Ball book of canning), just love it and it would be my end of the world food if time :-)

[@amandaaskew7606]

I have also been thinking that I need to get my online recipes onto paper! Thank you for seconding that!

[@dagneytaggart7707]

@@amandaaskew7606 I'll third that. Bring back the recipe card box!

[@janiceseigler6317]

@@marthaadams8326 I may just have to check out the pear mincemeat. Sounds good.

[@Cordelia0704p]

You are not a fear monger. I have seen videos from fear mongers and they make me mad. You are a good person who tries to help people that's why we love you.

[@marthaadams8326]

I agree. With those videos, they just upset you. Leisa is telling you what to do about it. We are wasting time if worrying about things we can't change - so here we learn what we can change.

[@lindap9079]

A word of caution... be realistic! I went to an estate sale recently. The people had a storage container (the kind you see big trucks transporting) in their yard packed floor to ceiling with foods that were 25 years old. Many of the canned goods had ruptured. Yes some of it was still viable. I walked out with a box full of killer deals but most of what I saw I would not even feed to animals. Personally I think learning to cook from scratch, and only stocking up on ingredients is the way to go.

[@Opalvet]

Linda P you are correct! I just set up one of those containers with labels from this video and have dedicated part of my new She Shed filled and organized by how Leisa explains here. See my video here on YT .how I utilized these tips. All the Best!

[@dianelively8582]

The best phrase I’ve heard for preppers is 👍🏼 one means none, two means one, so prepare accordingly. I now have three of everything.

[@lynntomk]

Yep, that saying sticks in my head too.

[@debrawhited3035]

And half a tank of gas (in the car) is "empty."

[@JennyfromDblock]

Yes!! It feels like it is never enough! I'm super fortunate that my husband has FINALLY jumped on board with me on this journey! I woke up this morning, and he had went to Aldi's while I was still sleeping. He bought a bunch of can goods to add to our pantry! I was pretty impressed with not only his selections, but that he has actulally been listening to me!!

[@nomopms1]

Congrats!! Wish I could get my husband on board. He just thinks I'm nutz.

[@stephaniewoods6505]

Good for hubs! Bless his heart. Hope you fix him a real good supper.

[@deedeemarshallharris3018]

We all need to stay prayed up 💖

[@shirleyaylward7483]

Amen !

[@kimpreston3628]

I just wanted to let you know, I have been listening to other female preppers and you have a very nice voice. It might sound weird but it is important to me.

[@DomesticGangsta]

I agree completely! I love a soothing voice in a prepper.

[@kathymerrifield7204]

Totally agree. I feel like Leisa is “my people,” a “long time friend.” Definitely my favorite to listen to. I also love and trust the other KZbinrs she mentions, because she trusts them enough to collaborate with them. So incredibly grateful I discovered her.

[@danitzahamilton662]

For me too. I don't need more fear and anxiety. When my hubby was alive this was all second nature for me. Now I have to do it all over again for 1 because I gave it all away.

[@susanwilson4069]

Kim agree 💯 I can’t listen if the voice is irritating.

[@susieawalt7416]

She has an old soul. It comes out in her voice and demenor.

[@Youngblood1934]

Bought 200 bales of horse and cow hay today. Humans aren’t the only ones to stock up for....

[@mcomeslast]

Yup! Dog and cat food, litter, and their meds as well.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

It was a relief getting the haying done this year. I figured the way 2020 has gone so far, the weather was going to act up and throw a monkey wrench into the works. Getting feed this coming week before prices go up too much more.

[@OvcharkaShepherd]

Only accomplished one thing on the countdown list but it was a big one. The chicken coop is clean, organized and ready for lockdown. Stored 6 months of grain, grit, mealworms, seeds and shavings The girls are set ... CHECK

[@ladycat661]

So true I try to stock up on my animals feed too

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

This IS an idea from Pinterest but it’s a great idea. I did it 4 years ago and am so glad I did. Get a good quality hanging shoe rack, the sturdy fabric kind with big pockets. Hang it on the inside of your pantry door. BAM! Just got yourself a shelf worth of previously wasted free space.

[@faithrada]

I've been telling my hubby for years now that my bit of extra weight will serve me well if the 'unthinkable' were to happen. You skinny guys might have a problem. Then again, you can probably run faster than me. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

[@robertbedell3355]

I have a family member get a kick about my storing clothes a size bigger so we look like everyone else when they lose weight from starvation. Funny ... not

[@quiltnanny2011]

I'm so glad that you mentioned that the feeling to stock up never goes away.

[@MaggieValera]

I've seen so many people suggest the purchase of disposable plates, utensils, etc. in the event of a lack of water for whatever reason. I'd like to recommend something something better. Heavy plastic wrap. Walmart has a "professional" style of plastic wrap that's so much better than the regular stuff, even better than brand names, or if you're a member of Sam's Club or Costco, or if you have a restaurant supply place like GFS, get yourself a restaurant sized roll of very heavy plastic wrap. For most people, one roll will be a lifetime supply, but you can use your regular dishes, put some plastic wrap over a plate, like a bowl or a cup (cold drinks only), eat, drink, then peel it off and throw it away and put the clean dish back in the cabinet. You can even keep from having to wash silverware as much, chopsticks. If you can use them, great, all you need to do is give them a wipe and you're good. I'm watching this on my TV while writing this on my tablet so I can keep up. I'm so proud of myself because every box you're listing, I've checked off. I do have a small cat that I have to prep for as well (who happens to love rice pudding) - I was married to a Cuban man, and got used to buying rice in 50-lb bags for a family of 3. But in planning out my larder I decided that my money is better spent on my food than my cat's when it comes to her treat. So last night I looked up recipes for homemade cat treats. I have flour & coconut flour, and I can make oat flour and rice flour, then all you need is tuna or salmon, some catnip, and you're done. I have a feeling that I'm not going be buying treats anymore.. I'm watching this on my TV while writing this on my tablet so I can keep up. I'm so proud of myself because every box you're listing, I've checked off. But I've got a couple of other things to go with your list,. The flavorings for water, - don't discount Kool-aid, it has lots of flavor and you can add as much or as little sweetener as you choose, and don't forget that you can add it to simple syrup.. Cereal - For those who like instant oatmeal, those big containers that are called "quick oats" is just instant oatmeal that aren't in packets. A container of store brand oats, in my area I pay 3¢ an ounce. Look up the cost on instant oatmeal in your favorite store app. The price per ounce is staggering comparitively. The two most popular flavors of instant oatmeal are apple cinnamon and maple brown sugar. This is apple season, grab a bunch crush them up and dry them. They're awesome for oatmeal, but they're also great to make pancakes wiht, and if you use a little powdered sugar and water to make a glaze, those pancakes will taste just like the apple fritters at the donut shop. Maple brown sugar is the one that a lot of people have a hard time with. The secret here is maple extract with the brown sugar, not maple syrup. And trust me if you make your oatmeal with maple extract and brown sugar, you'll never go back to those little envelopes. I prefer rolled oats for a better texture than the instant or quick oats, that being said, a lot of people are intimidated by cooking oats, just as many people are with cooking rice. And with both of them, they can turn into wallpaper glue quite easily. Here's the key to an amazing bowl of oatmeal. Forget the directions, just use equal amounts of water and oats. Bring the water to a boil, pour in the oats, you want to stir it well in make sure that all of the oats are wet, do this with the burner on for 30 seconds, then take it off the burner and let it sit for a couple of minutes so it can absorb the water, and you'ore good, put it in your bowl and enjoy. While I'm waiting on water to boil, I fix my bowl with the extract, brown sugar, and butter, when the oats are ready, in the bowl they go and I'm a happy camper. FYI I buy my vanilla and maple extracts on Amazon in 16oz bottles, it's much more cost effective. Which brings me to brown sugar and powdered sugar. How much to prep? Well you don't know how much you'll need, and even if you don't use much regularly now, chances are if there's an issue and you're (hypothetically speaking of course) stuck at home because of a pandemic perhaps (it could happen LOL) chances are that you're going to bake more, so then you really don't know how much of it to buy. Here's my advice, don't. Just get white sugar, that's all you need. If you need powdered sugar, all you need is white sugar, a little cornstarch and a blender or food processor. The same goes for brown sugar, don't buy it. Take white sugar and mix in molasses. That's it. You can get white sugar cheap, i buy mine at Walmart and get a 25-lb bag fro $7.60 USD, which is a whole lot less expensive than buying brown or powdered sugar. The cost of the cornstarch you'll use is a couple of pennines. A jar of molasses is only a couple of dollars, can make a WHOLE LOT of brown sugar, will last a long time, and take up much less room in your pantry. Stock up with a couple of bottles of lemon juice. It can be used to flavor water or mixed with sugar to make lemonade, used with powdered sugar to make a glaze for cakes, donuts, etc, to mix with milk or cream to make buttermilk, can be used in canning and cooking. Also get yourself some extra baking cocoa, not only for the reasons you listed Liesa, but because you can also use it to make hot cocoa. If you're a Bisquick lover, stock up Crisco if it's something your don't normally keep it on hand. If you need to make your own. Google "The New Missouri Mix" from the University of Missouri Extension office. It's a great recipe, comparable to Bisquick, and there are plenty of recipes to use it. Also that Crisco can be turned into a candle as simply as inserting a wooden shish kebab skewer or one of those long fireplace matches. In an emergency, put a spoonful in a shot glass and stick in a wooden match or or even a toothpick to use as a wick. And last but not least, for those of use who drink almond or soy milk, powdered milk isn't an option. You can buy shelf stable plant milk, but it's expensive. And nuts are pricey, although the almonds used to make milk can be turned into almond flour. Viable alternatives you can make at home and stock up on is oat milk or rice milk, perfect since oats and rice are inexpensive, it can be made on demand as needed, and you can even make rice milk with leftover cooked rice. If this is something you want to do, you will need a nut milk bag. I've found a nylon one online, but you could also go old school and use (clean) panty hose. There are plenty of recipes out there for both oat & rice milk online. And like most things, practice before you need. Make sure that this is a good fit for you before you plan on it as your back up. I love almond milk best, but I'm backing up extra oats to use for my backup, it's trial and error, but I'm not planning on it as a my plan b unless I find the right recipe for my taste. Also, the oats that are strained out, called oat pulp, can be added to anything you put oats in or dried and ground into flour or use them to replace bread crumbs in meatloaf and meatballs. The same is true for the rice. Anyway, enjoy! ETA: Grape juice - Stock it. If you wind up with an intestinal virus, grape juice will shut it down, QUICK.

[@marygallagher3428]

Thanks for all the great tips!

[@elizabethcope1502]

Maggie, cats do not produce (I believe it is) taurine. They get it in the wild by eating digestive parts of other animals. It is added to store brought foods.

[@MaggieValera]

@@elizabethcope1502 I know, she has dry & wet food, I'm just going to make treats and I share my pudding. And worst case SHTF scenario, I make her wet food. Chicken eggs, beef, beef liver, and cow's milk all contain taurine. Thanks for looking out though, it is appreciated.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

Dollar Tree has shelf stable almond milk and soy milk. I also got powdered soy milk on line. Just a couple of thoughts.

[@americafirst9144]

Love the paper plate idea!

[@nomopms1]

Since no one else in my family is prepping, I'm trying to prep for everyone. Wish my husband would get on board. I feel a lot of weight on my shoulders. As for all the things you mentioned, I've got them. Leisa, thank you for always putting out a great video! It feels good to know there are others who are doing the same things I am. :) We're not nutz. We're Preppers!

[@victoriamuir8988]

Canned chili is good on a cheese omelet and I have, in the past, thickened canned soups and poured them over mashed potatoes. I’ve even put canned soup in the blender and made gravy out of it.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

Canned chili is good over baked potato, too. Or in 3-way chili. Or Frito pies. Or the Velveeta/Rotel dip.

[@dawncrossland3028]

@@triplehornsheep2419 What is 3-way chili?

[@sandijammes7761]

@@dawncrossland3028 Steak & Shake had a "signature" menu item called Chili 3 ways & 5 ways. 3 way is spaghetti, chili sauce & meat, 5 way is the same but with shredded cheese & onions.

[@dawncrossland3028]

@@sandijammes7761 Thanks!! We Are MANY Hours from a “Steak & Shake!”

[@Eyes2C.]

Lack Storage??? Get rid of the junk you no longer use, wear, etc. I had storage I had no idea I had. Thx Leisa

[@adrianne9549]

Working on that today

[@dsr8223]

SO true!

[@americafirst9144]

WHERE TO STORE • Dehydrated foods under your bed • Rolling metal shelves (great selection of sizes) • Buckets behind your couch • At the bottom of closets • Broken freezers in the basement • Freestanding wardrobes • Old filing cabinets • Tubs made into coffee tables with a tablecloth

[@margaretbedwell58]

Super ideas...all of them.

[@jacquiollard8784]

cut cardboard boxes to size - load with cans on their sides and push under the lounge and chairs

[@preparedhomesteaders4662]

I would like to share something that we did and still do for some things. I keep a sheet of paper on my frige and I made a list of some things we use every day. I write the date that the product is opened and the date when it is used up. After a few months I figure the average number of days the product lasted. This is how I know that we have enough coffee for a year, enough yeast for 3 years, dog food for 6 months and toilet paper for at least 4 years. I just thought this might be helpful if you're worried if you have enough of something for an extended period of time.

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

Thank you. So simple, but I hadn't thought it!

[@preparedhomesteaders4662]

@@thesaintmustwalkalone708 I hope it helps you as much as it has helped us.

[@robint3547]

Under the bed yes. Behind bedroom doors. Shelves put in livingroom too......so much for pretty.....functional and necessary took over.

[@msmom1994]

I bought 8 27 gallon black with yellow top totes and I am going to put stuff that could be frozen ( rice, beans, noodles, flour, etc) to freeze over the Winter outside. I live in Wisconsin.

[@marthaadams8326]

You know, I grew up mostly in the South, but we still had cold enough winters to put food out on the porch or in the basement.

[@denyserhodes6150]

Over door shoe pockets do great, got them everywhere

[@debrawhited3035]

I started prepping following "the great blizzard of 1978." We were not prepared, but found out very quickly how handy some camping equipment could be. My experience with emergencies has been mostly long-term power outages (hurricanes, ice storms), where "normal" living and food prep is not possible. I also do not have a freezer, so I concentrate on shelf-stable items, and think in terms of things that don't need electricity. Foods that can be heated on a camp stove over sterno, home dehydrated food that can be re-hydrated, that sort of thing. To translate to long-term social unrest, just store more of it? Baking mixes, such as Jiffy, that contain leavening agents such as baking powder, don't store very long, especially if you don't have air conditioning, because the baking powder 'dies.' I make my own baking powder with baking soda and cream of tartar. Kept separate, they each last indefinitely. Combine as needed for baking. I would probably lean toward an Irish soda bread, rather than yeast, just because of my own circumstances. I know this is primarily a food/canning site, but...there are other things we should store (you mentioned some). Mentally walking down the aisles of my store... Vitamins (multi-vitamin) and supplements First aid items (needs a whole video) but even some bandaids, anti-bacterial ointment. Anti-itch (cortisone), and rub-on pain relief Allergy meds, cold and flu meds. KIDS meds, if you have them. Eye drops, contact lens solutions. OTC pain meds and sleep aids Antacids Upset stomach and diarrhea meds. Stool softeners (think "stop and go"), hemorrhoid creams, fiber supplements. Shaving supplies - razors, blades, shaving cream Deoderant Toothbrushes - cheap, plastic, and they come from China. Future scarcity? Toothpaste, floss, mouthwash, denture items if you need them. Shampoo Body wash - I never use it. I use bar soap on principle, but it is time to think about the HUGE amount of products we use because marketing people tell us they are necessary. Do we really need 8 different types of hair "products," and a separate soap for each body part? Is it time to streamline, at least in terms of storage items? Lotion and creams for dry skin. (my niece spent a year in Belarus, and these were not available. One of the most appreciated gifts you could give a woman was some lotion). Vaseline - multiple uses, besides a skin soother. Tampons, pads, and panty liners Condoms and birth control products, if used Incontinence items/pads Q-tips, cotton balls or other cotton products Batteries - all the regular sizes (LOTS. They last up to 10 years unopened now) but also any specialty batteries - hearing aid, watches, car keys (to open the car door) Have some spare keys made You mentioned alcohol - it is beyond the scope of this site, but I keep alcohol, especially vodka, on hand, for making herbal tinctures (medicines and auto immune support) with herbs from my garden.

[@marygallagher3428]

I use an inexpensive shampoo with aloe or vitamin E oil in it instead of a pricey body wash. It works very well :-)

[@jkseraphim4]

I would also suggest keeping cream of tartar. Because if you don't have baking powder you can make it by combining cream of tartar and baking soda. When I was in culinary school I learned how baking powder is made. If you go online you can learn to get the exact amount to make baking powder. Cream of tartar is good for whipping in egg whites to make meringue. Hope this helps.

[@susieawalt7416]

Yes

[@stardust949]

Empty nester here---and we have a full sized, unfinished basement (doesn't leak). Used to be the main "rec room" set up for our teens to crash around in. Over the past two years I've put in a couple shelf units and bought a small freezer. We're lucky! But my main obstacle is my husband who more than likely thinks I've gone nuts because I've created food storage for us, first aid kits, and bug out bags. I felt I hadn't put enough by and needed a more secretive storage area---back corner of the clothes closet in one of our small bedrooms. I have a big rubbermaid tub with lid in there for some extra things.

[@Bgraytful]

Why stock salad dressings, why not just the ingredients. They are basic and it is VERY easy to make up a dressing as you needed it. Oils (olive or avocado or other preferred / available oil), Vinegars (balsamic, apple cider, rice etc) and spices (garlic powder, rosemary, basil, etc) The commercially made products just add (and charge extra for)stabilizers and preservatives you don't need. I get the ingredients and make it as I go. Cheaper and easier to store long term.

[@jeannehogue726]

With all the extra food we are all buying, the most important thing I got last week with a freezer alarm. I have an extra fridge and chest freezer in the basement, and I'm not in them daily. Got the alarm for under $20 on Amazon and it has sensors for 2 appliances and a control box that goes upstairs. Did spring for lithium batteries for the sensors since they will last better in the cold. Most of the comments/reviews on Amazon were from people whose freezers died and they lost a lot of food, so were getting the alarm so it wouldn't happen again. Decided to be proactive instead of reactive.

[@KatyInNH]

Jeanne Hogue I found one called a sensor push. It is an app that communicates via Bluetooth. Originally for my camper fridge, it has been great for my home freezer. The app shows the data every minute and you can look back over time. Also records humidity.

[@jumpoffa5011]

I wish I had bought an alarm. My freezer went out and I lost a lot of food. It almost made me cry. :-(

[@patriciasweet9102]

Don't forget the rice and dehydrated bananas to use for Bratt Diet. If children have been sick and need a bland diet recuperating, also buy peaches in natural syrup use the syrup stop throwing up. It works start small 1tsp. child, or 1 Tbsp. if adult. Granddaughter always asks for it when this happens. Nurse told my daughter about this

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

Patricia Sweet thanks for the tip

[@PinballPreparedness]

I did the same thing! An empty bedroom became our pantry/arsenal! Love this! You bring up some ideas that i don't talk about and thats what makes us all a community!

[@C2yourself]

I buy 5lbs of rice at a time, freeze for a week, thaw for 2 days then pack in a 1 gallon mylar bag with O2 observer. Then I pack rice, pasta and oatmeal in a box and tape it shut. Plastic bin works too under the bed

[@daviddonnakids]

Someone mentioned cornmeal. If you have a wheat grinder you can store plain popcorn and grind it for the best cornbread ever! It stores a very long time in half gallon jars with an oxygen absorber.

[@barbjefferson2069]

I would rather go into debt now to buy food for the next 3-4 months than not to have enough. Take care of the debt issue when the panic has died now, if it ever does. I have 7 in my family and have been stockpiling since about March (couldn't find toilet paper back then); and I am really glad I have a good supply of things now. However, just as you mentioned --- is it ever enough.

[@mcomeslast]

Barbara JEFFERSON I can relate. I’ll be all winter paying my card. But I got the last freezer in town, at the time, the last canners available and canning jars. I’m grateful as we were moving cross country as this happened and I had nothing. I can sit quietly now, keep canning and keep my head down and pay it off.

[@cathyblasco4497]

Aluminum Foil, plastic wrap, parchment paper and waxed paper. They are on the list...

[@dianerathe5049]

Forgot the waxed paper... thanks

[@sharondore8455]

Our Wal-Mart has canned black and dark red kidney beans for .25 a can! They’re not name brand but this is the second time in 2 different stores I have found this. I bought 4 cases the first time ( stored in my bedroom) and I bought 4 more cases that are stored behind my recliner in the corner! The best by date are 2023 so I hope to make some fiesta beans in the future.

[@larrynorris2451]

For folks storing stuff under the bed...I got "bedrisers" at local hardware store for $6.00, it adds six inches...another layer of can goods...good luck...

[@kimhernandez1654]

Thanks great 💡

[@bertieboatright1206]

Went thru all your comments and made a note of all the thing I need . Added them to my notebook that I take shopping with me. Thanks again to all your subscribers.

[@lindachandler2293]

We'll be fine. Might not have all we want, but we'll eat. It breaks my heart that there are some people that won't be ok.

[@Carol-nv6py]

Lived in Miami Florida over 40 years. I always made a batch of chocolate chip cookies as we waited on a hurricane to arrive. It is a boost for the family. ..snacking and chatting as the storm approaches.

[@crmlmichael]

Protien drink powder,great to have on hand if you are doing a lot of strenuous work around the homestead or if you are just cutting down on meals.

[@mac7406]

Just checked my long term storage and found I am shamefully low on food storage bags, trash bags, & mouse traps etc. Going shopping tomorrow! Thank you for such a timely video!

[@marthaadams8326]

Don't they really disappear quickly - I do not even want to think about how many I would need for 3 years - but have lots of trash bags. And, I have glass and plastic containers for leftovers when the bags run out.

[@getx1265]

Guest room/pantry: Ordered an 18" high bed frame and skirt that easily store/hide many 5 gallon buckets and cases of water. Also, it's a good time to have propane tanks filled and ready.

[@GinaOzarks]

Leisa I appreciate your calm delivery. I’ve seen too many videos that have put me in a tizzy. Thanks to you I have everything you mentioned.

[@mariebarnes416]

Don't forget cleaning supplies. We are stocking up this month. Planning on a no spend November (including Thanksgiving). We are going to lay low in November but will be sure to vote.

[@kyfaithhavenfarm9228]

I got the Folgers coffee singles and the big pouches too. If there’s no power and you’re cooking outside with fire you can just heat your water for the single or I drop the big pouch in my Cowboy coffee pot and cook over the fire. I cook outside over an open fire just for fun a lot of weekends even in the snow lol. My husband thinks I’m nuts until I put that big ol plate of food in front of him 😂🤣

[@Youngblood1934]

Ky Faith Haven Farm Me too....they are great!

[@marygallagher3428]

Modern Refugee does that also. You're in good company ;-)

[@justme8108]

I raised my queen size bed 2inches above the height of a 6 gallon bucket, now there is over 600 lbs. of wheat under there, plus about 40 cans+. I put a bed skirt around the bottom. It is so useful, as it made space that was wasted. I also, pulled my toe-kicks out from below my cupboards, cleaned the area, and put canned food on box lids (low profile) and tucked over a hundred cans under that space. Most cans will have to lay on their sides. I have a huge amount of wall spaces unused yet. I am adding shelves above the windows, since it is high enough, I won't bump my head on it. For my jars, I use JarBox containers, so I can really stack them higher than I usually can.

[@cutesybunny3360]

Excellent!!! 👍

[@leeannwicker937]

A good basic cookbook with from scratch recipes. My favorite is the 1950 era Betty Crocker Cookbook, but any basic cookbook will work. In this virus crisis we still had access to the internet, but no one knows what the next crisis will bring so hard copies of recipes and good how-to books should be part of preparations. Also, if you aren't used to scratch cooking and baking, you need to check that you have the proper pans and other equipment on-hand.

[@charlettenitzsche4160]

Living on a Dime is offering afree download of their cookbook right now.

[@jkid9942]

I bought both of her cookbooks for my son. I like them so much I’m going to order them for me, even though I already have lots of great cookbooks! She has great charts and tables of info, like ingredient substitutions and measure equivalents, etc.

[@SuperFlaGal]

Not food or essentials but i have stocked up on board games, jigsaw puzzles, books, cards, coloring books & crayons. I crochet & quilt so i'm thrifting sheets & blankets & yarn. Batteries are another biggie.

[@Cordelia0704p]

Melt peanut butter and choc chips and pour it over popcorn - happy kids (and me lol)

[@suzannepowell6721]

Pour the hot chunky soups over a hot boiled potato. Best powdered milk is the Nido Fortificada, the yellow cannister with blue writing. Tastes closest to real milk.

[@loritanner4478]

Whipporwill farm has a video to make your own salad dressings from scratch. That is what I have to do as I'm allergic to gluten and dairy. So there is not much out there. And most are yucky. So I make my own. And I was so excited! I found another of my stash of pint jars! I thought I had used them all. I was panicking! But I had my hubby relook in our porch attic. Where he said he had gotten them all. Yeah right. He got up there and found 26 dozen! And 4 dozen quarts and 4 dozen half pints! Yeah! I should have enough jar lids to do all I want to get done. Made mushroom soup starter yesterday and used chantrels that we picked on our property. I also made cacciatore simmer sauce and added chantrels and olives to the recipe. Yummo! Canning more today!

[@suebass4495]

Water! I can not seem to keep it in the house. Also things like potatoes, cabbage, things that will last in cool storage. Tonight we will be moving my desk back to my bedroom so I can move a blue cabinet into the spot where my desk is and put a metal shelf in the kitchen for food storage. Its a lot of work but it will come together over the next couple weeks. Be Blessed

[@cookiemama4]

I'm giving up kitchen space for a big two door cupboard I saw at Lowe's.. It's more important to me now than a pretty kitchen..

[@marthaadams8326]

@@cookiemama4 Yes, all those decorating channels are needed right now :-)

[@cookiemama4]

@@marthaadams8326 I've totally given up on decorating for a while. 😖

[@mommacrow3170]

I can and dehydrate potatoes ...very versatile...also I dehydrate cabbage and all kinds of green...just add water to cover and boil untill tender...also yum. Save on storage space also

[@cookiemama4]

@@mommacrow3170 That does it! I'm digging out my dehydrator! ❤

[@danidunavant6978]

Excellent information. I'm actually pleased at how much I didn't forget! I would add things like rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, and cold/flu meds.

[@allymichael1609]

Canned pumpkin is great for dogs when they are sick. You can make buttermilk by adding vinegar to regular milk.

[@angelarisher3556]

If you have elderly in your family and are their caregiver dont forget them. Incontinence pads, skin ointments, pedilite, meds and their favorite snacks that others dont use.

[@preparedhomesteaders4662]

Yes! We cared for my mother for 7 years. She had Alzheimer's and we stocked everything she needed along with our other preps. She passed away 2 years ago and we still have a lot of the things we stocked for her. We figure someone may need these things in the future and we will have them to give.

[@danitzahamilton662]

@@preparedhomesteaders4662 I ran out early one month now I double the my order and have them stocks up. Under the bed is a great idea for this😁

[@sharonedwards7821]

I have been printing recipes out and making a notebook . I have a few cook book but I have printed out recipes for making salves, tinctures etc. Internet goes down I hope I have what I need to get by for certain things . Instant potato flakes works good for certain dishes as a thickener. Hadn’t even thought about eggs ......thanks for reminder .

[@Diniecita]

I do this as well. For regular use recipes and canning recipes I love.

[@mariebarnes416]

Printing recipes or instructions for let's say how to make hand sanitizer is a great idea. I'm going to start doing that right away.

[@staceywishart9971]

I am so very appreciative of your taking time to help everyone out with these types of videos. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@denisebissell5875]

Handi wipes are good. Water and bleach in spray bottle. In a pinch. Such a weird year we now I think are emotional ready for almost anything cause we don't want to be caught needing basic stuff. What a year! Appliances are tough to get. I would suggest ordering a new freezer or refrig if yours is old. Home Depot refrig and freezers are now not avail till feb.

[@lonniep44]

Menards had small ones

[@life_is_good2371]

Besides medications I will get me another pair of reading glasses. Denture adhesive is also important if you rely on it. Can’t read recipes without glasses and can’t eat without dentures. I know it sounds funny...

[@teresaroman3348]

No not funny, these are real things you will need. Good job.

[@brandycromwell8170]

If you need it, it's not funny at all. At least it's something you thought of before it became a crisis!

[@geminilove4682]

D Hamley Yup. I also bought a magnifying lens from dollar tree. It has a light on it too.

[@dlea73]

Freeze Dried Buckets, i.e. Mountain House, Patriots Pantry etc. LDS Store. I've bought from all of these, got a years worth of this besides my canned goods. I've been prepping ever since Y2K. Appreciate your channel. Be prepped and safe everyone, "it's" coming. Above all, stay prayed up..

[@icelandviking1961]

dave leach Since the Russians were coming in the late 70’s and I have not stopped.

[@heathernoelle8936]

Don’t forget your garden seeds. After last years “seedpocalypse” I’m ordering now.

[@dmartin4295]

Love your channel and thought provoking videos like this one! And I appreciate all the comments! The one thing I haven't seen mentioned...because our diets might change rapidly in an emergency situation, I think keeping anti diarrhea medication and some Fleets enema's is a good idea. I have them in my preps, just in case.

[@Diniecita]

Yes. Always good to have those. Sugar free gummies work for constipated kids. Easy to get them to eat and its not hard on their systems.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

Along with Preparation H. Gotta keep both ends happy

[@roseslacenlaughter7513]

Worrying if I have enough has always been with me. Stocking up is something I have always done. But the times we may be facing truly have me concerned, not so much for myself, but for my adult children and extended family. Will there be enough to go around if the ways we are familiar with and take for granted, are disrupted. I have now done all I can afford to do. I hope it will be what we need to get by. Thank you for the list. I mentally checked almost everything you mentioned, as things I do have. I also have sprouting seeds for winter greens if the store has shortages of fresh food, and of course, seeds to plant in the spring. I hope for the best and plan for the possible challenges. It has almost always been this way for me. I hope the world as whole faces the challenges with strength, hope and kindness.

[@michellecjackson4956]

instant dry mashed potatoes are good in a crunch to thicken soup. It does have a grainy texture, but it is really quick to add in at the last minute.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

I've used the instant to "fix" real mashed potatoes when I made them too thin.

[@unapologeticvegan]

Storing enough water

[@citygirl138]

Well, it’s 2023 and ppl are still worried about shortages. My concern at this point is water purification. Thank you for your very kind sharing of your knowledge. We appreciate you!

[@angiesfablooks3217]

Not to brag🤪but...I got four cases of pints wide mouth yesterday 🙌🏼

[@SuttonsDaze]

Nice!!

[@loriflarson4236]

My Walmart has the Kerr jars in stock right n ok w. I didn't get any cuz I'm good in that area.

[@dsr8223]

My WM got finally got some pint jars the other day. I got there in time to see one customer with 12 dozen in her cart, and not a one left on the shelf. But, I really only need lids, not jars (even though the jars come with lids).

[@AnMarie711]

My husband building me a small pantry in the guest closet for my canning and i have been using those plastic milk crates to organize and stack my canned foods for now. Wow never thought of dressings. Have been trying to make the dressings from scratch. I made a lemon one that is tasty repurposing a glass dressing container.

[@tammypurtee8770]

Might I suggest a mini camping stove with extra bottles of propane or butane gas for those folks that have electric stoves? They're ideal for heating leftovers, cooking burgers or hot dogs, heating tea or coffee water etc if your lights go out for very long.

[@hgreen7439]

Nestle Nido is powered milk. Yellow cans in the Spanish area at Walmart. Better than no fat dry milk powder. Also, consider the meal replacement drinks and the meal replacement bars for emergency kits and go bags.

[@Diniecita]

Yes. They make different varieties for children and it has vitamins in it. I keep a few kinds.

[@marygallagher3428]

Good suggestions! You can also get Hoosier Hill Farm Whole Milk Powder on Amazon.com.

[@bonnieb8099]

I’m 71 years old and I’ve bought at least 3 or so of the larger Nido cans of dry milk (that have the purple band on them- for people with sensitive stomachs concerns with milk) I do like the taste of this dried milk verses the non fat powdered milk that we’ve had around forever. I’ve used it for about 1 year or so. It’s a lot easier to use this powdered milk for homes with 1 person in it than buying milk frequently .You can make a pint of this milk at night for use in the morning with -cereal, pancakes etc. so I don’t have to go to the market for dairy free milk when I run out of the refrigerated types of milks offered today.

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

You can make brown sugar , I mix white sugar and black strap molasses together. I also put white sugar in the blender and make my own powdered sugar.

[@carolsmith356]

I so appreciate you. I’m new to your channel and have enjoyed your videos for the last couple of weeks. I’ve always been a Prepper but never considered myself one until March when I realized how important it was to have what we need on hand. I always get extra when shopping, it’s a good habit to get into. If we ever have to boil water or use a purification device, I highly recommend having drink mixes on hand because the taste of the water will not be what you’re used to. I’m not sure I’ll ever feel ready for what might come next, but I’m trying! Treats are really important, as I learned in March. A good dump cake is 3 ingredients and goes a long way toward lifting spirits on a difficult day. I definitely store those ingredients! Well, thank you for your thorough list, it’s so very helpful.

[@cynthiamarlene9242]

I was gifted with old canning jars from the barn of my ex. rings included! Just needed cleaning woohoo!!

[@dawns.2492]

You do such a great job covering all this, I really appreciate it.

[@constancefaulkner9002]

I came across "Money Saving Mom" websites quite sometime ago....This is where I came across so many "DIY homemade mixes" and Freezer meals. I'm definitely going to go back and look for some of her helpful tips on the DIY mixes and make a "cookbook" of these to put in my prepper pantry supplies. I also plan on making a few copies of the "Crocktoberfest" recipes that I can implement with my canned goods. Thanks for this video. It has really given me some things to think about.

[@rosemalone5073]

Thank you Leisa for your ideas, I’m tired of my own cooking since we have not been out to eat since March and you’re so good about different ways to make something tasty. My storage is anywhere I can store around the house.

[@Shorty.329]

Instant mashed potatoes and dehydrated hash brown potatoes. They are great for making meals stretch. I keep a large stock of cracked wheat, dried corn, oats, and whole wheat berries. I can use it to make feed for my chickens and goats if it comes down to it.

[@dagneytaggart7707]

If you have a dehydrator, the frozen hash brown shreds dry very easily. Already blanched, so just toss them on the tray. Super cheap. I store them in non canning jars I've saved.

[@Shorty.329]

I am a huge fan of dehydrating frozen foods. It makes the job so much easier.

[@susieawalt7416]

Well I'll just say I'm trying to keep a real focus on my back up plans. I have noticed real shortages of canning supplies. It drives me crazy not to find what I need so I'm ordering tattler reusable lids as a backup. I'm also stocking more heavily on salt and spices. Been seed storing for awhile now. I'm also buying and storing pet/farm animal food and supplies. Some of our animals are breeding stock so we feed year round to ensure food safety. With that comes medical emergencies and supplies you might not think of until you need it. Mama always said listen to your gut and trust what it tells you. My gut says prepare.

[@kimberlyjones6476]

Walmarts all over the place are looking like that dollar store. Big gaps in places you never see gaps like the eggs and milk. There is nothing we can do besides what we are doing, trying to prepare. Wish I had started earlier, but can’t think about that now. You do better when you know better. Thanks for this!

[@preparedhomesteaders4662]

Don't forget about your lawn equipment and other power tools. My husband has at least 2 years worth of oil, filters, spark plugs, chain saw blades, gas stabilizer, etc... Even if we can buy them in the future the cost may be much higher.

[@luhbit8546]

Right👍🏾get some more to resell and make money...maybe to trade also

[@pamswantek9142]

Prepared Homesteaders wiper blades, they always go bad when it is raining or snowing. Keep them in your car/truck so you can find them!

[@preparedhomesteaders4662]

@@luhbit8546 Good idea. My husband has given things to neighbors when they can't find what they need. We help others when we can.

[@preparedhomesteaders4662]

@@pamswantek9142 Never thought about wiper blades!!!! Good idea.

[@mcomeslast]

For those of us that use salad dressings, it can be easier to have the components if you prefer to make your own. Seasonings. Ketchup. Mayo. A lot of dairy components can be replaced with mayo. My grandpa said not having salt and pepper during the depression was awful. Bad enough you are hungry or eating cabbage again. Then you can’t season something really bland. We have both iodized and plain (for canning and such) plus extra pepper. Also don’t forget those extras that help you when your sick. Your fav version of NyQuil. Cough drops. 2 supplements I use for sinus infections. You know what you like or need and would be miserable without.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

Cranberry capsules in case of uti and elderberry syrup for boosting immune system & lessening cold/flu symptoms.

[@rondap.328]

I bought Emory boards and nail polish remover today..dog food in pouches..couple bags of peppermints..trail mixes..

[@DrValerie800]

Hoosier Hills Farm has all sorts of powdered dairy and other things (heavy cream, sour cream, tangy sour cream, whole milk, cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, peanut butter, butter, worchestershire sauce, etc, etc.). They aren't organic but they're good to have both for emergencies and to flavor crackers/chips, your own mac n' cheese mix, etc.

[@JennyfromDblock]

They have great products!

[@jeannehogue726]

Thanksgiving is next month. I'm getting the ingredients for the special things I make for Thanksgiving and Christmas and candy making. Also, when we first got locked down for Covid, the bread was gone - except for the Rhodes frozen dinner rolls. I picked up a 72 count bag for less than $10 and threw them in the freezer. They are the ones you have to let rise, so they take up very little space and we have a bread supply, dinner rolls for the holidays, and bread to make monkey bread if I can't find the canned biscuits.

[@danam.8709]

With you on the candy making: Fudge, Caramels, hard candies and of course COOKIES. Have enough ingredients for 3-4 more sets of holidays ... It's my SECRET stash I figure morale, during these times of year, is critical.

[@juliaseymour1947]

Very smart. Need to do the same!

[@margaretbedwell58]

Thanks for your list of things we may have forgotten. I do need to get some more water. I was also going to mention Dollar Tree has coconut milk $1.00 /cn. It is very nice to use for puddings. Best price anywhere. I had been looking for powdered milk and was recently gifted as much as I will need for a year. That was a true blessing. Just added tea to my list as well. I love your farm animal and tractor hanging in the window behind you. It is precious. Have a Blessed day.

[@triplehornsheep2419]

Coconut milk for pudding - that's a great idea! I use it with the juice from canned pineapple to make virgin pina coladas when I dehydrate the pineapple.

[@margaretbedwell58]

@@triplehornsheep2419 Sounds good.

[@paulaphelps7176]

Thank you for giving a list of items. I also understand the feeling of being prepared for an emergency. I have slowly stocking up and a live in a part of the country that gets winter storms and I usually stocked but I find myself preparing a little more than usual. Take care and God bless you!

[@arlenewolfe7007]

I was lucky enough on Thurs. last week to find 6 dozen brand new Ball lids and rings at good will for $3.99 for all! YAY!

[@brendamoser3501]

I stock up on solar lites so I dnt hve to use up my candles to fast,take them out in the day then bring them in at night they lite up room very well

[@Cordelia0704p]

I used the last of my cream of mushroom soup the other night and that freaked me out. We use it a lot in the winter so I have to get that. And gravy I am short on but I remembered you had a video so thats actually on my list of things to do - rewatch it and make my own.

[@marthaadams8326]

Mushrooms dried cost so much right now, that I am buying my own and drying them. Leisa has a good video on canning them if you have canning jars. I live on mushrooms as 90% of my meat due to health issues. So, that has been a bummer this season. I have books and some spores and am going to try to grow some of my own mushrooms, but do not know how that will go. It is the things we can't grow that have me concerned.

[@nancyh2378]

I work far from my home, so prepping is limited. I went back two weeks after Hurricane Sally, and my daughter had stuffed the pantry full in very short time. So glad she is seeing the value of prepping. They were able to use the meat before it spoiled. Chest freezers are still out of stock, so I am glad she didn’t have a packed freezer.

[@MMCUSN]

Enquirer about a Bidet attachment for your toilet. I haven't had to buy toilet paper since February. They are easy to install and is a better clean, more hygienic and can be very useful for handicapped/limited mobility folks. I bought mine from Home Depot but lots of retailers have them and there are You tube videos. Talking alcohol I put some Everclear in some flasks in my camping first aid kits. This stuff is is like 180 proof (I wouldn't drink it) besides antiseptic/disinfection abilities you can use it to start a fire. Friends and family once made fun of me for keeping at least three months of food in my fridge and cupboards. Not anymore. First time viewer. Subscribed!!

[@dees9112]

I keep contemplating a bidet attachment but still haven't figured out how to get a toddler to not be so 'inquisitive' all the time if I get one. 😆 Any ideas I'm open to.

[@MMCUSN]

@@dees9112 A youngster being able to make a stream of water come out of the toilet maybe just be a bit too tempting for sure. It might be a pain but, the T fitting is installed after the cutout valve for the tank fill. You could turn it to the shut position when water is not needed or maybe something heavy on the lid so the toilet geyser isn't so fun.

[@dees9112]

@@MMCUSN thank you! Will definitely look into that suggestion! Maybe just even having it on hand as you mentioned in case it is needed and then doing as you mentioned. Thanks!

[@iartistdotme]

Good video! I forgot about baking powder and baking soda - VINEGAR is another must have item (cleaning, food, preserving) - I make jars full every month with leftover fruit peels or pine needles, and use it all the time - also fantastic to get ride of ants in the yard.

[@jumpoffa5011]

Today is 11 Oct 2020. I heard on my local news yesterday that there is a storage of canning supplies across the county, namely LIDS AND JARS. I was thinking to myself DUH, Months late on this news. I had the opportunity on Saturday and check out all the stores and hardware stores in my area and Yes! THEY ARE OUT!!! They are saying what Leisa had said about a week ago, supplies will be out until March. So if you can get what supplies you can now. this includes pickling salt, pectin, clear gel, ETC...

[@annettadunham7611]

Thank you for all the valuable information. We just came off three days with no power. I have a total of five freezers full of food and I was afraid I would lose everything but one little generator and switching cords around every couple of hours for three days and I didn’t lose a thing. Everything stayed rockhard

[@etheltilton8999]

Thank the Lord!

[@Opalvet]

Ethel Tilton thank HIM twice!

[@piggyacres]

Every year I go through our pantry and revise the list of what we store--tastes change or we get tired or something so I will change that to make it more user friendly. So...I thank you for the list of things you stated in this presentation! Also don't forget the ziplocks (assorted sizes), foil, plastic wrap and parchment paper products.

[@susanfullerton4763]

I am a single senior citizen in a small apartment. If I can find $5-10 a month for preps anyone can!

[@erik0073]

That's how I started out as well. I bought my regular items and then 4 of something or 10 of something, depending on price. Also, I bought the bulk item on sale so it lowered my average good cost. After about three months, the stock started to grow.

[@denisewilson8367]

Thats how I started mine. A little at a time.

[@MrTommyboy68]

No fat dry milk is VILE. My mother used to use it in the '60's when times were tough. STILL can't get used to it. Someone mentioned getting Nestle Nido (Dry whole milk). I found it in the Hispanic foods aisle. Wally World had a few cans on sale for $10.00 so I snagged 4 more cans. Easy to use and I tried a batch (by the glass) and it is GREAT. I live in a one bedroom apartment in a Senior/tardo complex. My hall closet is packed, I have cases of canned vegetables and fruit stacked in my living room. Under my bed I have cases of soup. I have a BUNCH of Pasta Roni, dry potatoes, oatmeal and rice. I have cases of water stacked in my bedroom. My only thorn is I live on the third floor and we don't have patios, so having a generator is very problematic as is having a small charcoal grill and trying not to be a jerk, but NO ONE in my complex has any kind of backup foods. They blow their money on cigarettes, beer and lottery tickets. I am set and as secured as I can be. Be safe everyone.

[@C2yourself]

Save your money and buy a single burner butane stove to use if the power goes out

[@Cynthea_Lee]

I saw some where maybe even this lady in a different video... find the old fondu pots at second hand stores or yardsales... the ones that use butane or the ones that use candles... you only got the heat foods that are canned (either home canned or store bought) and it doesn't have to be piping hot with steam coming off it.

[@MFV77]

@@Cynthea_Lee great reminder!

[@jacquiollard8784]

get a solar generator - they make no noise - you can use them inside with the panels out on the balcony - to heat a can wrap it in black cloth and sit it in the sunshine for 20-30 mins - the back window of a car parked in the sun is great for this

[@KaylynnStrain]

Teas are good to add, I stock teas in addition to coffees, cocoa mix and hot cider mixed

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Yes, I love the hot cider mixes. Nice for a change.

[@rlee6503]

All of those little sauce packets. Taco Bell, McDs, Chinese takeout etc. Rice seasoning mixs, hit the Asian food stores-lots of packages/bottles of sauces. Get BOTH salty soy sauce and sweet cooking soy. WINE-cheap WMart is fine. Use for drinking, cooking and barter. Ditto w/ booze. Get the little ones for barter.

[@franklatsch16]

ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO I WENT INTO PRAYER AND WAS ASKING THE ALMIGHTY IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT I NEED TO GET AND I THINK HE SHOWED ME LIGHTERS AND MAYBE SOME OTHER THINGS BECAUSE YOU DON'TKNOW IF YOU MIGHT NEED SOME WAY TO COOK OUTSIDE OR SOMETHING LIKE LIGHTING A CANDLE. IT'S GOOD TO PRAY AND ASK THE ALMIGHTY WHAT ELSE YOU MAY NEED TO GET.