No Spend Challenge Ideas | Preparing For Winter Food Shortages!

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  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Always keep 2 jugs of frozen water in your freezer. Just in case you loose power

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great Idea, thanks so much ❤️

    • @Usortert
      @Usortert ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to thaw frozen stuff in the fridge also. Gives more coldness to the freezer, and a "buffer" if the power cuts. And as a added bonus (at least for me, as I do not need a lot of fridge space), you free up freezer space.

  • @Rpol_404
    @Rpol_404 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I think I can speak for most Americans that buying extra food and supplies is getting almost impossible - no matter how much we cut back on things that are not necessary. It’s all we can do to keep food on the table and keep the lights on due to this unforgivable and unrelenting inflation. We all need to get really creative to keep up prepping…

  • @willothewispl
    @willothewispl ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I made a monthly
    meal calendar when I was raising my son. Single mom here. Made a world of difference. Always had plenty of food in home. Knew what meal I was going to make all week. Saved money and time. You can switch things around according to how the day goes. Best thing I ever did. I was in college at the time, my son was 3 years. Always moving just busy, busy days back then. Great idea. God Bless.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is so inspiring! He is lucky to have you ❤️🥰 blessings to you ❤️

  • @rachealrumbo3806
    @rachealrumbo3806 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just saw your channel on my feed. I said, let me just check this channel out. When you were talking about breast milk and the person said it was gross to freeze, & you replied,” You are Gross”!
    I have never laughed so hard in my life !

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey there and welcome!! I am so happy you stopped by ❤️ haha I am so glad someone likes my humor 😏😊

  • @Branbrina
    @Branbrina ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As my husband and I get older and with only one teen left in house I have found that our eating, cooking and shopping habits have significantly changed. While I have high hopes for crockpot meals and such, it just doesn’t get eaten up. It becomes more difficult to cook for less people and your tastes change as well as dietary needs when getting older. I have freezers full of stuff I now have to sort through because I know that we just won’t get through it all. Weird how fast this changes when kids become adults and move out.

    • @debbieolin8153
      @debbieolin8153 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am down to two but I learned to cook for a family. A freezer really comes in handy as I can cook once and put the rest away in smaller portions. Great for those days we are busy!!

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing this! I shall certainly prepare myself for the changes ❤️🥰

  • @hoosierpreppingnurse
    @hoosierpreppingnurse ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m in a no spend right now. I need Achilles and a lumbar fusion. I’m trying to save as much money has I can and buying only the essentials. I have been prepping since 1999 so I am pretty well set.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so sorry to hear that, sending you thoughts of healing ❤️ that is truly an inspiration, thank you for sharing!

    • @hoosierpreppingnurse
      @hoosierpreppingnurse ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountainMommaLiving thank you! For as much has I hurt and how limited I am I know there are others that have it much worse than me. It’s kind of ironic. I raced last year to get raised beds in. I’ve been a hospital nurse for 28 years. We didn’t have the convenience of what is available today like the Hoover mats. It was just a matter of time for the back but the Achilles took me by surprise. I have 3 years to retirement. Im hoping and praying the surgeries work and I will be back to a decent level of activities.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hoosierpreppingnurse so very humble of you to think that way ❤️ We as a family appreciate your service in the nursing field! I am praying for you 🥰

  • @Branbrina
    @Branbrina ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how you helped yourself by adding a “ done” meal to each week. That will be a huge timesaver and if you are behind on anything or need an extra hour that week then that frees up some time. Even a bit of “ me time” if possible would be great. Love love love this!

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there friend, I hope you are doing well ❤️ such a helpful thing I agree! Thank you for being here 🥰

  • @mamabearwarriors93
    @mamabearwarriors93 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "I guess I'm a shelf-stable breastmilk" is my absolute favorite quote ever.

  • @deniseb7370
    @deniseb7370 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how organized your freezer is - those are goals! I always feel like I’m digging in my freezer, & I’m constantly surprised by what’s in there! 😂

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there!! You are too kind, thank you ❤️ hehe the surprises are always fun 😏

    • @agirly1503
      @agirly1503 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @TaraLee627
    @TaraLee627 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amen, Tori! Supporting local is the only way to go, imo

  • @angelacampana7058
    @angelacampana7058 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Tory👋👋👋 Great vid, you’ve got a very good stock of foods in your freezers, that’s wonderful, you inspired me to go thru my freezer bc I know there’s stuff that’s been in there for some time that may have to go🙁 I just haven’t been eating much, the past few months, I basically eat one meal a day and have a snack so there’s a lot of accumulation🤦🏻‍♀️ Anyhoo, TYFS, I appreciated seeing everything👍 Have a great week my friend♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there Angela, I appreciate your kind words! I am sorry you haven’t been eating much, I definitely have been in that season before. Sending you thoughts of healing sweet friend ❤️

    • @angelacampana7058
      @angelacampana7058 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountainMommaLiving Awww, thank you so much Tory, you’re so sweet🥰 I appreciate you’re kind words and thoughts🙏♥️😇♥️🙏

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelacampana7058 ❤️❤️🥰🥰

  • @suejordan7544
    @suejordan7544 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    GREAT JOB!! I know that you will achieve your goals!!!

  • @destinyandpurpose
    @destinyandpurpose ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved this video! I found it very inspiring! Not only for my own no spend challenge but for the organizational aspect, meal planning, and your notebook layout. I have struggled with all of these. Thank you for posting and I am subscribing for more inspiration!

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much ❤️ I truly appreciate your kind comment and hope you have a wonderful weekend 🥰

  • @melaniemills6457
    @melaniemills6457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video and meal plan. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing ☺️👏☺️👏

  • @pamelademaray8555
    @pamelademaray8555 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are doing a good job taking care of your family

  • @juliecarr1780
    @juliecarr1780 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your meal plan. Thank you for sharing.

  • @BetsyReitzel
    @BetsyReitzel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I grew a ton of basil this year and froze pesto in muffin cups for portions for later use. I then transferred them into a freezer bag to save space.

  • @peggyterschluse9060
    @peggyterschluse9060 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just subscribed and loved the video and your attitude.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there and welcome! Thanks so much for being here ❤️🥰

  • @BiscuitsStuckToTheWall
    @BiscuitsStuckToTheWall ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great organizing. Don't worry about the air-conditioner kicking on, I barely hear it, sometimes not at all. Wow, very organized with a monthly meal plan, Cool! Thanks for the video. 👍

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! That is good to know about that noise, happy it doesn’t interfere ❤️ hopefully we stick to it!! Appreciate you being here ❤️

  • @wendyturney8914
    @wendyturney8914 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am amazed at the volume of items in the freezers! I live in SW England and we were in an area where we were often marooned by floods. When my son was 6 weeks old we were cut off for 9 days with a freak snowstorm. My emergency supply was simply a sack of potatoes, a good supply of flour, milk powder and tins of evaporated milk so that I could make milk rolls and milk puddings and a large size tub of butter/margarine (to have with milk rolls or make cakes/biscuits). We normally had a reasonable supply of tinned items and a small freezer with joints of meat, fish and veg because we did not live close to a store but with the above we could last for a long time when isolated.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      I grew up in a town that flooded almost every year, such a bummer :/. I love stocking the basics too, so very helpful to have shelf stable items too ❤️

  • @conniemartin3602
    @conniemartin3602 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have started fasting. It's good for our health plus makes preps go further.

  • @Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead
    @Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderful video. Lots of great ideas. New friend here thought I would stop by and check out your channel. Love it!!

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! 😊 welcome, so happy you are here ❤️

  • @Sunflowers_and_sunshine
    @Sunflowers_and_sunshine ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yes you can freeeze dry beast milk i believe even dehydrate it freezing breast milk is smart dont listen to trolls look after your children you don't have to be accountable to anyone, who cares if they judge your a way better mom we should be supporting each other great job mom 👌 keep going strong your anazing GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤️🇨🇦🙏 by the way it's really easy to make butter yogurt, cheese pretty much all of it if you have a goat or cow good to go ,

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good to know!! Thank you so much for your kind words of support ❤️🥰 blessings to you and yours! Hehe I would love that, we are waiting for our forever home with some land for that venture ❤️

  • @marieparks5674
    @marieparks5674 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a food room, everything we use. Probably 6-12 months. When we use something up, I put it on a list and buy one or two.

  • @misst1586
    @misst1586 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤ very helpful

  • @raymalenebilletdeaux3175
    @raymalenebilletdeaux3175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    just a tip : if you put a folded paper towel in the bottom of the bread bags before freezing, when you defrost the paper towel absorbs the moisture. Also, I find using a column pad for inventory keeps me much more organized, I am a bit anal about prioritizing and organizing, but I am working on it ... I dont need everything to be in alphabetical order !!! Also in the column pad there is room for me to section it out and keep inventories of Food/ Toiletries/Medical Supplies/ Tools etc.

  • @bettyadkisson1681
    @bettyadkisson1681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes I get ready winter every year scence 2012. Cause I can't be out in the cold at all. I buy up grains butter, whipping cream for my biscuits I switched too 2cup selfrise flour pinch of salt and 1 cup whipping cream best biscuits ever and strawberry shortcake I add 1/3 cup of sugar. And yes they can be frozen too.

  • @tdog4240
    @tdog4240 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Nido milk powder is really good and ive used (so far) 5 months out of date.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to know! Thanks so much ❤️

    • @debbieolin8153
      @debbieolin8153 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always used it when I took the scouts out camping. Kids LOVE chocolate chip pancakes!!

  • @ksacosta69
    @ksacosta69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New to your channel. When you said I'm shelf stable breast milk...😂😂😂. And I can't hear the air conditioner so I wouldn't worry about it. Great channel!

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there and welcome! So happy you are here ❤️ haha thanks for picking up on that 😏 I appreciate your kind words, they mean a lot to me!

  • @kerrylennox7359
    @kerrylennox7359 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    All mammals produce milk, including humans.
    Why is it that some folks are appalled by human breast milk feeding children, when that's it's whole purpose? 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Gets to me every time..🤨

  • @tonistanton2574
    @tonistanton2574 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank yo for sharing! Awesome job!

  • @lindareed9658
    @lindareed9658 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're amazing, and your family is lucky the way you think and are so organized. Being prepared is peace of mind

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are too kind thank you! I so agree, such a great peace of mind ❤️🥰

  • @cathyfeigert5660
    @cathyfeigert5660 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I need to start using everything in my freezer. I can’t fit one more thing in there!

  • @rjdn7932
    @rjdn7932 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I noticed that you store a lot of butter in your freezer... you might want to look into making ghee /clarified butter at home. Tastes great and is shelf stable in mason jars (that are not in direct sunlight). I buy grass-fed butter, a lb or two at a time until i have enough and then do up a big batch.

    • @kittyrichards9915
      @kittyrichards9915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I followed Rose Red Homestead video and it was so easy.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yes there was a sale hehe, I have some of my ghee on my canning pantry shelves too ❤️ I agree such a great staple to have 🥰

  • @D.J.R63
    @D.J.R63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips!!! Thank you❤

  • @ThePrepperAlmanac
    @ThePrepperAlmanac ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid!

  • @ravenlaughs9757
    @ravenlaughs9757 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I pirate those #10 cans of nacho cheese into pint jars works great, it is a water bath. Dont have room in the freezers for nacho cheese😅. Was thinking of freeze drying that nacho cheese but then they jacked the price up so not tried it as yet. Been cleaning and organizing the freezers too. Trying to make room for the meat I like to stock up on and shove a turkey in too. Turkey will not be available this coming Nov from what i am hearing through the grape vine, almost can count on that. Might be turkey but it will be very expensive. So many were culled hard to tell😮

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great idea!! ❤️🥰 thanks for sharing your experience.

  • @dawngrey3845
    @dawngrey3845 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It may not be popular, but we saved tons of money by removing meat, reducing dairy, and reducing prepackaged snacks. Also, my electric bill went down about $50 a month simply by not running the (electric) oven. Between the costs of running it and then the AC having to run to keep cooling the house to offset the heat it causes in the kitchen, we literally saw it was counterproductive to saving to bake/use the oven in the months we run the AC. Also, after several long power outages and spoiling food, we only prep non-perishables and shop now twice a week, stocking minimally on anything that can spoil without refrigeration and only stocking on small items ( like cheese) that can be easily put in an ice cooler

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️🥰

  • @crystaledwards7649
    @crystaledwards7649 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in SC and the prices here are unreal. There is a tomato shortage due to the farmers crops not doing well so stock up on all tomato products,any type of grain as their crops did not yield well so canned corn here or frozen corn the price is getting higher by the day also stock up on all pasta as it is selling out quickly. I believe as we enter this new covid there will be serious lock downs and as I know you know about herbs which is amazing. I worked in the medical field for 30 years and before becoming a Life Flight Nurse we do rotations in all areas in the medical field. When covid hit the first time and most took the vaccine for that we are now entering a new upcoming vaccine and everyone in the medical field is mandated to take this vaccine and not one Nurse or Doctor I know is refusing to take this vaccine as each has a date to get the vaccine they will walk off their job. Now you may find a few hospitals who will not require their Doctors and Nurses to take this vaccine which are few and far between. I have a serious heart condition well several and I require a device in my chest connected to my heart . I am having my 3rd heart surgery in November. I have a daughter who has autism and is very smart but could not live on her own so I need to be here for her. I am truly blessed to have one of the top cardiologist and Cardiac surgeons on my team. I have been on a strict cardiac diet for 8 years now and it was basically how I ate before that. I have not eaten meat since I was 15 and I am 62 now but i got my protein eating other sources. I make a mean lentil soup. I will from time to time eat tuna. Sugar is the worst thing for your heart! We cut out all sugar and artificial sweetners and I did like a diet coke once a week as a treat but cut that out. I drink a lot of herbal tea's all natural not from the grocery store and they are have shortages. When Covid hit the first time the Doctors and nurses who worked the covid floor learned most of the patients who had taken the vaccine had the highest death rate compared to the patients who did not take the vaccine. Research now knows and it is kept under wrap will have the highest death rate when taken the vaccine. My Cardiologist has advised me not to take the vaccine as many would say different you are high risk with your heart issues. NO I will not be taking it nor my 2 children who are 34 and 40. Please keep stocking up as I believe we are going to be entering another depression my opinion as I see shortages in medication in hospitals and doctors offices. So Tory you are ahead of the game with knowing all about herbs. I am subscribed to your videos and love each and every one! You are truly a blessing taking the time to share your knowledge! Also these people on the Keto diet and the carnivore diet if they know they are the highest on the list for many health problems mostly heart related and all other organs including kidney damage. But to each his own. ♥

  • @jen.2102
    @jen.2102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve never tried a meal plan. I have a serious problem with domestication & cooking every night. I wish I could change that about myself. I think one of my biggest issues is that I don’t know how to cook a variety of things and here lately when I’ve tried something new it hasn’t turned out well. I also don’t like super invasive recipes at this point. Any recommendations on where/how to start?

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey there, I totally get that. It has taken me a long time to cook for myself and my family but I do enjoy it now. I would suggest checking out my playlist titled “recipes,” I use minimal ingredients and they are all budget friendly ❤️

    • @jen.2102
      @jen.2102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountainMommaLiving thank you! I really appreciate your time in making that recommendation

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jen.2102 absolutely, Im here if you ever have any questions ❤️

  • @bettyadkisson1681
    @bettyadkisson1681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try green beans ,potatoes and polish sausage or pork chop in crock pot.

  • @giseledentremont8200
    @giseledentremont8200 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice organization!

  • @tinamarie337
    @tinamarie337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subscriber here!!!

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there and welcome ❤️❤️❤️ so happy you are here!

  • @colleenhurley9195
    @colleenhurley9195 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not the breast milk😂😂😂 omg....people. great job going through the freezers. I need to do my freezer. Today was the pantry cleaning and some other cabinets. Set aside some things that I took down to the little community pantry box. Seems like im always going through something....lol.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bahaha I asked Lee, “Am I gross?” He said only sometimes 😂😏 niceeee, I still am not happy with the organization in the pantry for me. Haha me tooo!

  • @teamshoemaker
    @teamshoemaker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "I am shelf stable breast milk"-- not what I expected to hear today-- but a thought I had many times in the decade I breastfed almost continually. 😅

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha glad I gave you a chuckle 🤭 Im on baby number three and still loving it 😊

  • @renenga
    @renenga ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Advice on freezing rice and noodles?

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      I typically cook al dente for both then freeze, thaw overnight and bake 🥰

  • @mariahtriggs4870
    @mariahtriggs4870 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like I’ve totally heard people talking about dehydrating breastmilk 🤔

  • @april-jean31
    @april-jean31 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was extremely helpful, thank you so much 😊❤️

  • @loritanner4478
    @loritanner4478 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Their NOT LOCKING ME DOWN. EVER. AGAIN!

  • @pissedoffxennial
    @pissedoffxennial ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You said "i guess I'm a shelf stable breast milk😂😂😂😂😂😂"

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      Bahah glad someone picked up on that 😂😏

    • @pissedoffxennial
      @pissedoffxennial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I spit my coffee out, laughing my ass off. As for the freeze dryed breast milk, i can ask my step sister if it wouldn't be willing to give me a bag of hers to try in my freeze dryer, i was wondering it would work too. Ill let you know (hopefully she doesn't think i am a weirdo)

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pissedoffxennial omg yes I love it, well my sisters think Im weird so you are in good company 😏🥰

  • @rachealrumbo3806
    @rachealrumbo3806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes you can freeze dry breast milk

  • @bettyadkisson1681
    @bettyadkisson1681 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shame in said anything it mother nature takiing care of your children. I'm 65 years old and I did the same thing in my day. You have prep cause it gets too be too much at times.

  • @justnina8023
    @justnina8023 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope this does not happen

  • @cindyparker9920
    @cindyparker9920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What lockdown is coming?? I must have missed something.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The administration has been talking about them starting in October.

    • @teamshoemaker
      @teamshoemaker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am here 4 months later. I never heard about a lock down once. No depression either. Makes me wonder where their information came from. The source must have been really fear mongering. We have learned a ton about covid, and the variants have changed so much from the initial deadly strain of almost 4 years ago. Everyone knows how to stay apart, mask, vaccinate if they choose. They CAN IF THEY CHOOSE be mindful of others who could get ill rather easily and stay home when sick (which rest is best, everyone knows) no matter what bug they have.
      On the other hand, I have seen several iterations of "we're all going to starve" and they never happen. A year or 2 later they're still saying it. At least this was a reasonable video about using your food wisely, weather issues, etc. The real reason we had issues during covid is that people panic bought. If everyone bought at a normal rate or used up their pantries, it would never have been an issue. Wonder if those who bought hundreds of rolls of toilet paper ever used them all up. 😂

  • @linebrunelle1004
    @linebrunelle1004 ปีที่แล้ว

    All those poor working or not people will come to you. How long is your charity going to last?

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Another keyboard troll, go do something productive with your day. May I suggest going outside, or volunteering.

    • @kathyh9636
      @kathyh9636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MountainMommaLiving I really enjoy both of your channels. You have a great sense of humor.

    • @MountainMommaLiving
      @MountainMommaLiving  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kathyh9636 hehe thanks friend ❤️