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I stock pile cause I have handicap that in my head wheelchair times I may not get out
No problem I totally get it doing videos myself! Great video! ❤❤
Good job. I love have my own store in my root cellar. We do case lot sell every 6 months. We do have few canned meats in case we don't have a store. I also carry cloth diapers in case we can't buy diapers.
I understand where you are coming from, right now I am struggling financially but if something was to happen, like losing my job or other price jumps I don’t have to worry because I have a good pantry. If for no other reason we should have a pantry because it saves money. I have soups in my pantry that cost 60 cents. We may never see those prices again. Even though I am poor slowly but sure I put stuff up, not just my house but my family’s houses too. I have a garden nowadays and am eating like a king for free. In my humble opinion having a pantry is a life skill.
Definitely not about fear... it is about security and most "elderly" that I know, were raised like I was (60+)... we are always prepared! Our parents were part of the Great Depression! Small changes (shortages, pandemics, blizzards, unemployment) in the world we ARE prepared for because we live the way you're teaching others! ♥️ ❤ Thanks for continuing to share and teach!
My mom always kept a backlog and I do too unfortunately too much lol.🥴
My parents are 70. My dad still hunts every fall/winter along with my brother. This fills our freezers with venison and some years boar. Having that meat helps save us so much money. Growing up in the 80's, my mom taught me how to shop sales. She taught me how to stock food, especially staples that are used frequently.
It's funny my parents went thru the depression and neither one of them keep much food on hand. I'm the prepper in the family lol. 😅
My parents were depression era babies. I was their mid-life crisis. Haha They had me in their 40s. So basically my parents were the same age as my friend’s grandparents. Now looking back I’m thankful. We had a food room growing up. It was a rule that the door always had to be shut. My parents grew up with so little that they never wanted others to see what we had as a surplus. When they were kids, people would steal food.
My parents taught me how to garden and can. My husband accepted my “addiction” (as he called it)to canning and referred to it as my hobby. When 2020 came around and we didn’t have to go to the grocery store he finally saw why I did what I did. He now buys me canning jars and asks if I have what we need for the garden. When I tell him there’s a big bag of sugar or flour that needs to be brought in, he doesn’t ask why I bought so much. It might take a while for it to click but when it clicks they will understand and be thankful.
My parents had me when they were early 40s , they were born 1929, and 1932. We did not hoard food because that generation
Girl, you have such a pure heart. Do not even consider letting someone get under your skin. Love you!
Not about fear at all! I can not believe someone actually said that. I have learned from you how to keep stuff on hand so I CAN cook from what i have one hand and not have to go to the store every week, I end up going every week and a half for things like dairy and produce but all my pantry, freezer items are always stocked. I always look at the ads and get stuff on sale and I love when they do bogo on meats. I showed my ex's wife how to shop this way and she does it to! Saves us all a bunch at both houses. So ignore those people. You are amazing and do not think any different!
It’s interesting how different people interpret things differently. I look at it as security and someone else sees it as fear mongering.
I enjoyed seeing a peek of your teenagers, grocery hauls, and especially your idea to make the food drive contribution a fun contest for the family. There are so many great reasons to stock up our food and toiletry supplies. and the best reason is to take advantage of good sales/coupons. Prices will continue to rise, so stocking up when the most money can be saved is winning. Food security for our families is priceless.
It's a wonderful thing to do. There is so.much need.
Food security is so important. I extended it to personal care items and household goods. When my husband was home sick for 6 months, my son never realized it was a problem because of full bellies, plenty soaps, deodorant, dental care and toilet paper. I had even picked up the next size clothes at yard sales so he was fine. No regrets.
@@kenyonbissett3512 That's wonderful you were prepared for a rough patch!
I’ve always kept a full pantry because it makes me feel secure. Then I got cancer. We used the heck out of my stash during that time. Now, I’m healthy again and I’ve been able to restock my full pantry. It’s not crazy to keep a reasonable amount of extra. I appreciate your advice and the advice of many others. Stay safe friend. ☮️❤️
I am old, and have never, ever felt like you were trying to make me shop out of fear. God bless you for all of your free information you provide to us!!!!
Thank you so much!
There are plenty of other channels that hype that stuff. You certainly don't do that.
@@deeanna3335oh my gosh so true! I'm actually still subbed to one bc it has good info but yeah the whole shtf thing bugs me 🙄 or it's your last chance to stock up on x y or z.....
Agree I appreciate learning from you and never felt your channel and made me feel a sense of panic of storage. If anything has given us peace of mind to slowly build for when and IF a situation should come about. Even if that extra storage can help a friend or family member who may find themselves in need. Love you and your channel
@@shesinherapronI initially found you when searching for long term food storage info. I’ve stayed for the amazing videos and planner. 😃
It's definitely not about fear or hoarding. Growing up, we always had a well-stocked home, and we lived in a mobile home on a farm! Now that I'm married with a family of my own, I continue to keep a well-stocked pantry/home. With God's grace and a well-stocked home, we didn't have to do any kind of panic buying during the pandemic, and we don't have to run to the crowded store when the weather folks talk about an impending snow storm. Keep up the good work!
When I was first married, we had a terrible crisis in our life which did leave me fearful of where my next meal was coming from to feed our family. So I did this, If I had $20 extra dollars or was blessed with a monetary gift I would buy $20 dollars of something to fill my pantry. I started with canned meats and fish, then added veggies and so on. It took almost 8 months but we had a growing pantry and I could relax for a minute. This changed my way of shopping for life. It was an amazing lesson. I love that you let us know the sale cycles as well. You have been a great help to many families. Thank you ❤
You have literally saved our family. I found your channel years ago and you inspired me to build a stockpile and I even learned to do the cash system to save money. My husband was fired from work and after 3 months he got a new and better work ❤ we survived those 3 months 🎊 I’m forever great full 💫🎄
You have never instilled fear in your videos! We live in a rural setting so I keep a very stocked pantry and extended pantry so that I dont have to run to the store all the time. If it snows, I dont panic and feel I have to run to the store. I'm already well stocked. Unexpected guests, no problem! Being stocked up provides a great sense of peace!
Love the channel and whoever made that comment is clearly NOT a regular viewer as you have never used fear as a tool to stock up. I'm a single woman who only cooks/shops for herself or sometimes a roommate but I find all the information helpful and useful. Keep up the amazing work Kimmy and thanks for sharing the knowledge!
I love your channel! My mom always had a pantry (she was born during the Great Depression and lived through food rationing in WWIi.). I find no fear mongering here. I’ve always kept a bit of extra because of snow storms, etc. keep up the good work, and Merry Christmas!
Before following you - your TH-cam channel, I wanted to at least keep a 6 months food storage but we were walking into the grocery store 3-4 times a week. Since following your suggestions we have a basic pantry, a 6 month and a long-term food storage. When COV** hit, I felt overwhelmed (we live on an island and everything must be shipped in. Shortage means it could be 2 -3 months before seeing something.) My husband had me sit down and figure out how long we could go without shopping. Several hours later, I realized we had at least 3 months worth of staples. We had much more food and planned menus than I could have imagined. Throughout COV** we continued to shop smart and study trends, when the news announced rice and flour shortages we were able to plan that into our budget and stock up before the price hikes and product shortages happened. I can see why people feel scared, or feel like you are scaring them into action, I've been there. But I am grateful for all the tips and tricks, that you have helped me prepare my home. Thank you!
I’m a senior and I love your informative videos about planning ahead!
I have a stock pile now not as big as yours. I shop sales n put a few ahead in my pantry! I live 35 minutes out from town so I always have multiple errands to take care of! Keep on keeping on in educating us how to be better prepared!
Thank you and God bless!
Heck, when the covid shutdown hit, we all wished we had extra toilet paper etc. And if I do stock my kitchen out of fear (or common sense) it doesn’t matter to me if I appear over-prepared. I’m an older viewer and keep my pantry pretty full and I don’t need to run out for an ingredient at any point in time because if I don’t have something on hand, I’m substituting anyway. 🤷🏻♀️ No, I’m not fearful when someone is giving me excellent information the way you do!
Every TH-cam channel I watch is saying that hard times are right around the corner. We may be worried about what’s happening in the world, but those of us who have been preparing at least don’t have to worry about our food supplies. You can be scared or you can prepare yourself the best that you can. Food and water are the most essential things to have. Anything else is a bonus.
I'm so glad that you don't allow people's comments to really affect you and change the way you do things I am thankful for your channel. You have taught me a lot on how to shop. And the importance of having a stockpile now I'm working up to getting at least 1 year of food for myself and for my daughter. I appreciate you so much.
Thank you so much!
I find you have always been super balanced with stocking the pantry. You have taught us to go look for things on sale, to add a can here and there to get two bags of sugar not one
I'm a child of parents who grew up with depression era parents. We didnt have everything that my classmates had, but we had a roof over our heads, food on the table & clothes on our backs. Many of my families frugal ways were ingrained into me - so that now as my hubby & I live on a retirement income (2 for hubby & 1 for me) I still use the frugal ways to keep our budget in line, cook well for us & still enjoy life (some eating out, trips,...) Being frugal is not a disgraceful things, its being a good stewart of what we have.
I have watched you for several years. You give good advice about keeping a stocked pantry. There have been times the past year when I didn't have it in me to go grocery shopping because I was dealing with mental illness - having a stocked pantry meant my family could be fed when I couldn't do it. Keep sharing your wisdom.
Kimmy has never been the fear growing type. I also believe it’s so important to have a good pantry. Now, I’ll be honest, I don’t have quite the stockpile Kimmy does, but I have a pretty good pantry. Why is it important??? Because last December I was living my life, and out of nowhere I was in a car accident and then in the hospital from an infection due to that accident for a month. I was out of work for three months with literally nothing coming in…..no money. Took me three months to get my short term disability. But, I had my pantry and made it through. I will always be a firm believer in a good pantry. Always!!!
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OMG! I hope you have recovered from this. My pantry is food insurance. Many blessings to you.
Been following you for a long time. I was a grocery store shopper every day or so. I now have created over time a pantry I am thankful and proud of. I shop the sales, stock up as I can. Thank you for your knowledge and suggestions. I now bake all our bread products. It is such an amazing feeling to shop knowing what I have at home and do not need to buy anymore.
A well stocked pantry is for convenience and prep for the unexpected. I love a full pantry! Nothing worse than using the last of something and have to stop what ur doing, go to the store.
Hello darling. I have watched you for over a year now and had have had the ability to support with food - two adult children and one grandchild outside the home as well as me and my youngest in my home - I even make dog food with what you have taught me. I am assuming someone saw a video of a loved one, and misunderstood what you are trying to teach. Keep it goin' girlfriend!!!! You are a great teacher!
Never ever felt fear from your videos. You’re teaching us to be better prepared as caregivers to our families and community. Don’t take their ignorance to heart. ❤
Your voice is as a loving friend, sharing your tips and daily strategies for overcoming the inflation THEY are trying desperately to hide. When I'm tired, your clips lift me. I'm a one-income homeschooling mom, living fairly rural - with chickens. No access here to cheap grocery stores, or worth the 45 minute drive to BJ's. Thanks for all you do - you mean alot to some of us!
I grew up with grandparents, parents, extended family, neighbors and church leaders all having and encouraging food storage and self sufficiency. I have had my own storage for years and constantly work on it. I don't do it from fear, but rather because it's wise. Old timers used root cellars. The principle of setting aside during abundance is pretty old. I've gone through lots, as we all do from time to time, and been grateful to know I had what I needed in my basement. You are not spreading fear. You are sharing your way of life and I have been grateful for the things I've learned. Bless you and your family! ❤❤
Thanks for sharing part of your lives with others throughout our world via You Tube and Social Media. You are a beautiful family and very inspiring and entertaining! Thank you! I found You Tube and your wonderful channel quite a few years ago. It is like chatting with a great, precious friend. Thank you! What you share has helped me over come my anxiety. I love watching your channel when I might be feeling a little overwhelmed from having anxiety about different things, needing some mama time, doing household chores, cooking for our precious family of four and needing recipe and meal inspiration and or just wanting to relax a little. I look forward to seeing what our Heavenly Father has for your channel in 2024. Much love, prayers and God Bless for CHRISTmas and the New Year from our family to yours from Australia. xxx
Can’t wait to hear more of the story in the video! Thank you for sharing. I’ve learned so much from you. For me a back stock saves time and money!!
I myself have never felt like you were scaring us into stockpiling. It is actually something I have done for many years and let me tell you it paid off to have that back up my husband was in a very bad car accident this past year and didn’t work for months and it was a lifesaver so God bless you and just be yourself and I hope you have a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year
Started watching you a few years ago and your the reason I started my long term pantry. I can’t tell you how many trips back to the store it has saved me. It saves money in the long run. I’m not doing this out of fear nor did you put that notion in your videos. It’s called being prepared. There is a difference. Thanks for all you do to teach us how to shop better and save money for our families.
Fear is something I never think of when I watch your channel. I am more prepared after watching you. I shop the loss leaders and purchase a few extra of something each week. It is amazing how fast my pantry and freezer became full.
I am so grateful for your videos. Since we moved over to Bear Lake area it is a minimum of 25 minutes to get to the closest store. It isn’t even a large store with fully stocked shelves. It is an hour to Cache Valley to shop. Sometimes the weather is not good enough for us to go through the canyon. I am grateful for fully stocked shelves and never once did you imply a fear factor in your videos. You just encourage smart shopping. ❤️
Good video, praying 4 u all. Being a senior on low finances, having a mini pantry has help me when i have downtime
with my health & cant cook, your doing what GOD has created U 2 do. Dont let joykillers stop u girl.🙏👍
I have never felt that you instilled fear into anyone. Emergency preparedness is such a good idea and I appreciate how you try to encourage people to just be prepared should there ever be an emergency. I can remember in my own life when my husband was out of work for about four months. It was then that we started thinking about our enormous debt. We never went without and all our bills were met - only by God's grace! We are now debt free and are putting back for that time when it might be needed most. I'm even learning to can in the event of losing electricity. I rely on my freezer and and second fridge for a lot of stuff! I wanted to do a garden, but I admit that at 65, I wasn't sure I would be able to keep up with it and it was really hot here in Texas this year. I do wish our stores had the sales/bulk sales that yours do. So, I'm trying to do what I can. I look forward to your next video - I think "raw" is not a bad thing if one takes it with the right attitude. So bring it on! Thanks for all your videos. I love the information you share and advice, and your recipes, cooking days, etc. I appreciate you!
You have taught me to be more prepared, get things on sales, and look ony for what I need and use for my family. I have flour,sugar,rice,beans, meat,spices,and sauce tomato, pasta, and spices. So this is my basic. Buy no means, have you ever said, "Fill your pantry now.Go broke by doing so. I love how teach maybe grear for the young families just starting out. Thank you for sharing words of wisdom with us 🙏 ❤️ 😊
I don’t know if I’ve ever made a comment on your channel. I may have and just don’t remember. I felt that I needed to comment on this video. I’ve never known you to make people afraid in order to build a pantry with extra food. You have inspired me to make sure I have one or two extras of certain things that I need. And I love that. It’s so frustrating to run out of something that you need. I would like to build up my pantry more. So, don’t worry about what that one person said. Just think of all the people you have helped. I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work! ❤️
I never fear because I have established a pantry. It has been with your help and advice from you and other channels that I watch. I always have something to make a meal but I didn't do it over night. It takes time but anyone can do it.
We are only a family of 4. But I bulk shop and try to shop smart because my income is low. Every dollar I save is a dollar I can use for something fun for my kids. My mom always had food storage and I grew up learning her ways. We are lucky enough to fill our freezers with deer meat every year too. Knowing that my family has food for 4-6 months makes me feel better.
My husband and I are both retired. He is in poor health and therefore I can only leave the house for a certain amount of time. I study the ads that come in the mail, make my list and buy what I can. I started stocking our pantry during covid and was glad I had some back up when we were shut down for a couple of months. I now make sure I have plenty of food now especially with winter coming and you never know when we might be faced with a storm and be confined to the house because the street hasn't been plowed. I am hoping to start doing some freezer meals and hope you can share some easy recipes for those of us with only two in the family. Thanks for all the tips.
You are absolutely correct.. you have never caused fear about food. I am a senior and on a fixed income and have a major pantry built over time. You shop the sales. I also pressure can veggies and meat bought in bulk.
Not fear definitely not. When covid hit all we needed was fresh milk and fruit and even then we prefer the taste. I am extremely clinically vulnerable so I was really happy that I stumbled onto the world of prepping. Last/this year I wasn't working for 6 months as I went through the vetting process to become a foster carer so again our preps meant we didn't need to worry. Today I am in the middle of processing 5 quarts and 2 pints of salad potatoes for the cupboard and trying out my new electric breadmaker. The information I have received from you and the others I follow is a godsend. In the words of Taylor Swift "haters are going to hate, hate, hate, Shake it off, shake it off"
The whole point of stocking up is so you dont have to fear cause we are prepared
I think that 2020 has created a lot of fear in people. And even now, there are so many things we still can't get because of " broken supply chains". 😡Thank you for your channel! I have learned much. And I am older😉But I like to have supply on hand especially to help out my adult married and single children that no longer live at home. And because I hate paying full price for things!😊
Kimmy let me start by thanking you. I would have never been prepared for the pandemic if it weren’t for all the years of following you. You don’t know how secure I felt knowing I had a fully stocked freezer.
I've been watching your channel on TH-cam for a very very long time, since the kiddos were tiny, I've never heard you ever use fear to get us to stock up. I've learned so much from you about shopping smart and buying when things are on sale.
I love your channel. I live in Oregon and our county has flooding every year along with debris flows (landslides). One year we were stuck in our home for 10 days without power and blocked due to road closures. We had a good supply in our pantry and that's how we survived. I also learned to have a wider variety of foods.😅. This is such a vital channel, especially for those who are just starting out. It's so sad they have taken Home Economics out of our schools. May God Bless you and your family
Yes indeed, my sons had some kind of homemec in high school. Then the school district stopped. It was late 1980’s, they graduated in 1990.
I have been shopping this way since I found you a long long time ago. It has helped my adhd and we eat so much healthier. Plus I always have extra for neighbors in need.
What an unfair and silly comment. You have been at the forefront of educating and informing in a pleasant and realistic way. You have made multiple videos to give people many “ins” to this way of building food security.
You are appreciated! Long time subscriber and dedicated fan. Cranberry salsa is a tradition in our family for a few years now 🎉
Who wouldn't buy a extra ham for the freezer this time of year when its .89 lb, my family doesn't buy a half cow or pig but my budget says I can always use a extra package of pork chops for $5-6 and vacuum seal it. I budget about $75 a week for my hubby and me and I'm always putting back extra cans of vegetables or anything in a box
Thank you for the information. I am trying to shop once a month so that I can become a wise steward of finances.
I like your attitude and the manner in which you express being prepared. I am a longgg time subscriber and I enjoy your videos. I have the same philosophies and shop sales and get extras. So Kudos to you Kimmie!!! Keep on going!! 🥰
Like you said, have a back up plan. When I was unable to go to the store and my kids were working, all I had to do was go to my pantry or freezer, and I was on a walker and get what I needed. They didn’t have to worry about my meals. I’m retired CNA.
Even if we decide to buy extra stuff, its not like we won't ever use it. A little extra always comes in handy.
I have never felt fear, you have taught this large family mom a new way to view my grocery shopping and to save money.
Your not about fear your just saying get things that you may need sometime if people think different they don't have to watch you I think your great and you show me things I may have forgotten to get or help me learn different ways keep on doing what your doing your great
Nope. Never have gotten any fear off your channel. More of a financial planning/advisor vibe for me. I think you're awesome.
New to your channel...I don't stock up out of fear...I do it because it's smart. I'm saving money and saving time by shopping less frequently. I've been shopping the sales and stocking up for years...since LONG before this latest prepper craze.
You always come with a gentle approach. I absolutely love your videos and the idea of cooking extra and putting in the freezer or buying an extra can and putting it in your cabinet. It makes absolute sense. You have never ever said zombie apocalypse. OMG OMG go buy all the butter. Lol. OG viewer I absolutely love you ❤❤
Hi, nothing about fear. All about being wise stewards of what God provides and blesses us with. You have given me such wise advice and during winter storms and most recently my cancer surgery the house was stocked and meals prepared with ease. Keep up the great advice. God Bless, Hilah
I stock up.We live in Florida.Gotta be prepared when storms hit
I got a list from the school about people donating items which is great like macaroni and cereal but you have to think about that they need milk so you should get shelf stable milk for a lot of them items as well. Just a tip ..what I heard
You have always said don’t shop in fear. Forget those people who fell that way!
You are so lucky in the States that you can buy such wonderful produce. Our shelves are empty on occasions and shops run out of stock , this is in the United Kingdom.
Definitely looking up the link to give to my son he loves gardening. Has a garden in Texas. He works for the government. Stress. But he loves gardening. This will be the perfect thing for him because this is low maintenance.❤
I always go food shopping by food ads and in Florida we have BOGO'S. Years ago when money was tight, we shopped every 2 wks, i found it was cheaper that way than going every week. You are doing really well.
Hi. First time I see your video. I grew up with inflation (huge in Argentina) and in a big family so I was always used to having big sizes everything in my pantry. I also hate detest not enjoy shopping so always have bought a big size of dishwashing liquid in January to last me the whole year, toilet paper to last me the whole year. You know you are going to need it so when you buy it buy also for the future. I am a senior too and can squeeze the big buys on certain months, other months have buy nothing because I want to use what I have bought. I never needed to use the big stocks until the pandemic. When that happened it was by February I had just made my stock up shopping so didn't need to go out and buy anything. I buy lots in bulk and cook from scratch. I make my own everything but that is because I am older than you and learnt how to do it. Take care!
My grandma (an elderly) is the one who taught me to have extra. I think most elderly have a few extras around.
I enjoyed watching your video you never pushed or tried make anyone feel bad what I seen was you explaining how you do your shopping how you save by shopping specials I do it in a small way
I'm in England and when I see sales and special I stock up as I have cancer and can not always get out as I like to go to supermarket to see the reduced price. You are amazing and you do wote you do to help please take no notice I know it hurts knowing you have done nothing wrong at all.this person must be very Lonely and can not afford to shop like she or he would like so it's there was of being Jelous. God bless you.xx
I'm sixty two years old and live on Social Security. I can't afford to buy in bulk monthly. But, I do try to buy "extra" items for the pantry. It's by the grace of God that I can afford the little things that I can afford to buy. Because honestly I don't know how I'm doing it.
You go, girl. Forget those meanies. You know who you are, you don't have to explain yourself to them.
Yup! Trolls are gonna troll. Just ignore the miserable people out there. 😑
Never thought you caused fear in trying to stock up.I like your channel! You show frugal recipes and things and because I have a little stock up I can make a cheesy hamburger dish this wk end without going to the store. And that is great because of the up coming holiday. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
I've never felt like you were trying to scare people, but help when the inevitable jams. Oh btw, it's Tones, rhymes with Bones. One of their factories in in my town and they have donated garlic salt to the city a couple of times for the roads when it snows. Not to mention the town smells interesting sometimes depending on what they are packing.
Early in my marriage, we struggled, especially the food side. As we got control of our finances and created a budget for EVERYTHING, we were able to start stockpiling food and hygiene items. We resolved to use our tax returns to not just pay fixed bills ahead but also to stockpile shelf stable food items and freezer items, hygiene, cleaning and paper products. As friends were out buying clothes and toys, vacations, etc, with their tax returns, we were making sure we never ran out of food or toilet paper or soap or laundry products. We even moved our shelf stable stockpiles from military base to military base even overseas. Even now, 41 years of marriage later, I budget an extra $25 per week (I shop weekly) for either sale items or to buy extra items as I run low, if I don’t spend that $25 that week, it goes into a separate envelope for a Sam’s and Costco run. Between housing, utilities, car/gas and insurances, the food budget never gets cut- it is a constant, and if, because of inflation we need to adjust our grocery budget up, then we cut 1-2 other budget items like our gift budget or entertainment budget (entertainment is not a necessity, it’s a luxury, so luxury stuff gets cut first, including what we would consider luxury food items like snacks, chips, soda, candy, etc). We never want to be in a place where we have to ration our food, because without healthy fuel, we can’t work efficiently and be productive in life, I can layer up on clothing as I lower my heating bill and turn off all the lights and unplug items not used regularly (like a toaster or coffee pot, etc) but food keeps us alive!
If people are panicking now, just from hearing that they need to stock up on food, what are they going to do when the shtf and the food is so expensive due to hyperinflation that they can't afford it? That's if there's food on the shelves.
Good afternoon,
I have been watching you for years and you have never scared me. you have taught me to shop in bulk which has helped me tons. We have had a new grocery store open close to me called Gordon's. It is a store that is made for restaurants so you can shop like at Sam's and Costco but no club fee. It is small and some items are more expensive than Sam's but some are cheaper. They have cases of all kinds of meat I bought a case of fresh chicken tenders for $65.00 dollars it was 40 lbs. I just bought a 10lb case of hotdogs for 35.00 dollars.
Hugs, your channel is awesome! ❤
It was from watching your videos that I learned to stock my shelves wisely. I appreciate you for that!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My family jokingly calls me a prepper, but I'm not preparing for apocalyptic scenarios. Instead, I maintain a pantry with a few weeks' worth of food, similar to having an emergency fund in the bank for unexpected situations. This proved invaluable when I lost my job and even more so after a recent tragedy struck our family. It's comforting to know that during these tough times, at least feeding my two young kids isn't an immediate concern.
The inventory to keep up with all that food. I couldn't, and this doesn't go bad I like my food refresher but that just me
I bought three large Hellmans for $1 each. Lots of meat soup sales in Dec that I canned up and my mom gave me a huge haul of frozen fruit like wild blueberries and blackberries from the local pantry. She certainly couldn’t use them all so I will process them into syrups and mixed berry pie fillings. I buy things when they are plentiful and cheaper. So many awesome deals including canned soups and a lot of organic milk and eggs that people simply cant afford now so I am meal planning accordingly and freezing breakfast sandwiches etc. My grocery spending has gone down considerably this winter. I also put less meat or seafood (like shrimp) in a recipe so I can stretch a bag of something from 2 meals to 3. All these small changes save BIG money. I agree with you on stocking. While everyone is piling into the food store this week we are don’t have to go buy a single thing. People who are afraid and shaming You Tubers on their info of food shortages are in denial. They will be tomorrows beggars sadly. Keep doing what you do. 💕
I usually try to stock up whenever I see good sales at Kroger, meijer, my local food market and whenever things go on clearance and then I share with my family and friends
I will pray for that person as they are led by fear and insecurity. Keep doing what you're doing, we love it!
I’m elderly & don’t feel fearful you’re recapping all the this we used to until there were grocery stores on every corner. We always had a pantry we could sustain us when layed off for a month or more. It’s been difficult to adjust my thinking to feeding two. in regards to having backups for just in case issues like having our SS cut in half! Yes that was & is real. Can’t get appointment to have it reevaluated . We’d be in deep hurt.
The ones who think you are creating panic and fear are in denial of what’s to come. Keep up the good work and all of us who don’t have a veil over our eyes will keep preparing our pantries.
You could save yourself a ton of money if you make your own mayonnaise and your own taco seasoning it might be a little expensive at first to buy the seasonings but in the long run it's a lot cheaper
I was going to get my mom a fruit basket (homemade) for Christmas. LOL, I live in a studio. But we do have a "meditation" garden to sit in our back. I'd have to ask our property manager about that. But please pray we get a new property manager.
You can make your own Ramen. Just add baking soda when boiling spaghetti noodles. I make batches and dehydrate them.
I love your content and appreciate the heads up about what is on sale at certain times of the year. We just added a mud room and pantry space to our house and I put all my home canned goods on there and will be adding my surplus items to it next week. One of my son-in-laws calls my house the Chriesman H‑E‑B!😂😂😂
i like the advice and processes you present regarding food pantry storage. My husband though, goes crazy and cant see it. It is his criticism that i have to endure. thanks for your videos
And of course, we have a sugar shortage in Canada! Our main sugar manufacturer is in strike.
Well i dont stock pile but i do try to smart buy and buy when on sale so im not paying full price plus having extra comes in handy when everyone in the house is ill and cant go to the shops all the time , iv never got the urge to run out and stockpile watching your videos but i have learned to smartbuy and saves us cash that = entertainment and activities we can do
I also follow your methods on how you store food and stock up cupboards, etc. And batch cook. Am i in uk 🇬🇧 so thank you. Xxx
I’d say you’re all common sense, which isn’t so common anymore.
Aprons on and go girl 🎉
Looking forward to the next video 😊
I got sick for 3 weeks in a row and on top of that I injured my right thumb so zero chopping. Anyways my freezer meals and pantry saved me!