I have to admit the wife and I have saved a lot over the years buying food at the dollar tree, somethings are at good price points others not so much. But all in all I like the items we get.
That's really cool but the starkist tuna is so disgusting these days. After you open it and drain it half of the tuna fish falls out and then what you have left is soggy and mushy and really disgusting.
I was thinking about grabbing some but I would've went over budget, but definitely plan on picking some up, you are right way cheaper than my local grocery store. 😁👍
I make my pilgrimage to Dollar Tree every 3 months. There are favorites I prep routinely. I.e. shelf stable milks, seasonings, snacks, soaps & shampoos. Thanks Grey for the video. Remember y'all to Pray, Plan, Prep
I think you putting together a 72 Emergency kit would be very helpful for the new beginner. Many items at the Dollar General/Family Dollar are what some can only afford. A great deal is always rewarding.
Very much would like a 72 hour kit. In Arkansas we have tornadoes instead of hurricanes so we would be along the same lines as you. My spouse is not really very supportive so I’m doing the prepping on my own. I’m 71 and he’s 75 but we are in relatively good health. He just has different priorities than I do. I guess after 51 years of marriage, things change a little! I’ll keep on doing what. I’m doing which is mostly the food side but when it comes to get home bags, I get a little overwhelmed. I just recently found your channel and I’m learning different things and being reminded of other things I need to be doing. Thank you for the time you put into these videos.
@@debbienielsen368 Debbie that really means a lot, I always hoped that my videos would help someone. I figured if I could at least reach one person with each video I'd done something to help others. God bless. I'll definitely add the 72 hr kit to my list of videos to put out. Thank you for your support 🙏 Have a blessed evening.
I do a once a month Dollar tree hall on bars of soap and cold flu products for things such as Halls caugh drops, Aspirin, metholated nock off vics rub and vitamin C tablets. I also stalked up in Campbell chicken noodle soups. I make each of my adult kids a box for cold flue season and add Gatorades canned soups and Kleenex boxs. That i just drop off at their door so help them get back to health.
I hit the Dollar Tree at least once weekly. The quantity of the containers for a lot of items are very small, like veg oil, salad dressing, mayo, A-1, etc. But it's affordable to buy smaller quantities and over time, it builds up. I'm not rich and it's expensive to buy things in bulk. Dollar Tree is a good way for me to get lots of different things even if it's in smaller quantities. Dollar Tree serves a purpose for people like me who are on a budget, but who are still emergency-minded.
Well said, Kaycee. It truly is a great option for budget-minded folks who want to build up stock in their pantry as well as other items like medical, and many other household items. It's like you said many folks cant buy large bulk buys especially with the economy in the state it's in. God bless and stay safe. 🙏
@@GreyManPrepping Especially for those of us who are single. Buying in bulk or even "family-sized" portions just doesn't make sense. Dollar Tree portions are just the right size, less expensive, with little to no waste, and easier to store. Not just food but all kinds of prepper items.
Per employees Dollar Tree has 5 different warehouses so even stores next door to each other can hav totally different merchandise!!!! When im in Denver i hit about 6-8 different dollar trees and do find different stuffs.
I highly recommended the channel Dollar Tree Dinners here on TH-cam. Rebecca has a great channel making meals with only food from the dollar store. (She has a few videos where she does purchase food from Walmart or Dollar General) I've made several of her recipes and they are very good. The whole family liked them. Her videos are great. She lives in what she calls a food desert and Dollar Tree is the closest store to her to shop from. Take care everyone.
Yesssssssssss! I'm a subscriber of hers too. She does most of her videos for 1 or 2 people which is exactly what I need. And she's honest. If a recipe tastes like ca-ca she'll tell you LOL
In this economy I would to. My father is struggling as he is on SSI as well. I try to help where I can. He always knows there is a hot meal here for him. 🙏
Hats off to you friend! You are one of the few that explain your stock and purchases..most of the time they show their stock with no reason and how to use it or why the purchase..like they are showing off!
I appreciate that Sandra 😁🙏 some folks say I talk too much, but I just feel there should be some explanation as to why you bought specific products as well as a few uses for them. Please have a wonderful night.
Great dt haul. I've seen most everything in my dt. The only problem is their stock changes often so if you find something you really really like, stock up immediately cause it could disappear in a heartbeat.
Love dollar tree for prepping hauls. Be careful of the dates on canned food too, I’ve bought things there close to expirations dates. Pink salt is a deal. I stock up on cold meds there, packs of toothbrushes, so much. Hard to believe it’s your first haul from DT!
I usually do hauls from Aldis and GFS " bulk purchases." I do shop at DT and have done survival gear videos utilizing DT, but yep, now they are one of my monthly haul spots. 😁 Also, thanks for the tip!
The peppermint is also good for an upset stomach. Not the best choice for an upset stomach but if you are out and about and don’t have another option this candy would work.
It was a highly requested video 😁 There are many ways to budget prep and I figured I'd try to show some ideas moving forward to help new folks who are just starting their journey. 😊 I'm Truly glad you found the video helpful 🙏
The Bruce's Yams are cheaper at the DT than Walmart ($1.54) I buy that Asparagus for the spouse. 👍😀 Love those cookies but prefer the large cans too.😋 Nice video, Grey. I always love watching haul videos. Blessings.💙
Hey me and the hubby have something in common lol. I plan on having some this week to try them out. I noticed they had some good deals on some things and did not so much on others. I learned a lot about that dollar tree this week though and made a friend in the process. 😁 God bless JT 💛🙏
@ChristinaHarperee Rumors are floating that they may increase the cost of their products to a $1.50 I haven't seen it in my area yet. Hopefully, that does not happen. 🤞
Thank you, and yeah I figured it may help folks on a budget or give someone ideas about what a 72-hour kit consists of. Thanks so much for watching. 😁🙏
The very first "prepper" thing I ever did was create a dollar tree first aid kit. I got a inexpensive tackle box and stocked up. I rotate regularly to keep on top of dates. I'm confident if i need to bug out i can grab it and go! We are a family of 6---4 are girls so we have to be mindful of our additional "needs". Can't wait to see your first aid kit--maybe you thought of things i didn't!
Thank you, Shirley! That was my late grandmother's name 😊 and there seems to be a lot of interest in the 72-hour kit. So I'll definitely be adding it to my list of future videos 💛👍
That's great to hear Betty! Folks who live in areas that suffer from blizzards, ice storms, and extreme temperatures should take extra precaution. Stay safe! 🙏💛
The big issue with dented cans is the integrity of the can is lost and the food inside will spoil much quicker than the best buy date. Not good for long-term storage if that's the intention.
Thank you so much!! Welcome to the channel and I try to mix things up with my videos. A little this a little that lol 😆 I really enjoy sharing my journey in emergency preparedness as well as each step I take closer to self-sufficiency. God bless and thank you for your support 🙏💛
Please be mindful when buying food items at DT. They don't post recall item's. I bought applesauce pouches for my child. She was consuming it for 6mos. It was recalled in November for high levels of lead. So if you are prepping it's good to be mindful of recalled item's.
Asparagus is good, read label. My local Dollar Tree carries 2 varieties, I choose the one whose ingredients are asparagus and water. The other has additional ingredients that are not healthy. Love it
Check out the elementary schools as well they always need donations for their backpack food program for the kids . I'm always donating stuff from Sam's club.
Really like your idea but i'll add some more band aids and regular use items, like painkillers and gauze, you'll use a ton of gauze to treat only 1 injury prolonged so i'll definetly stock up on more of that
@Alessandro-tf5xh I agree! I never did a follow-up on the medical pantry tour I did a while back, but after consulting with local EMT/paramedics and a few nurses, I have started to buy bulk items from medical suppliers. Bulk gauze, tape, bandages, and so on. I'll have to do an update here soon. Thanks so much for watching! Have a great day. 😁👍
You need to make a list of the most common gmo foods. If you are going to eat processed foods, you are going to get gmo. If there is sweetner, its most likely from beet sugar or corn syrup. Both gmo. If they are using cane sugar, they will proudly tell you. Anything with soy or corn. Thats just about everything. Oils --- corn soy canola cotton seed. I dont like the idea of everything being gmo. Its made that way so it can be sprayed with weed killer. I cant make everything from scratch, so grin and bear it the best i can. I love dollar tree hauls. There are several products cheaper there. And they have products from other countries that dont use as much gmo stuff. Enjoyed watching.
Thank you for sharing your information, it's greatly appreciated, that is a great idea 😁👍 Have a great day and thank you for taking the time to watch my video 🙏
My local Dollar Tree sells a brand of shelf-stable milk called Marcel's Modern Pantry. It lasts about a year, doesn't need to be refrigerated until opened and tastes great. It comes in 1% 2% and whole milk varieties.
I am new to food pantry and preparedness. Because of the state of our economy, I am beginning food storage. I have quite a few things that are already stored up. I have a couple of curiosities. First, does it benefit us to buy things that we typically would not eat? Secondly, where do you begin with purchasing? We have about a months worth of food now but definitely need more stock.
Hello 👋 😁 So to answer your questions, When starting out I mainly focus on the foods you & your family eat. Whenever I'm shopping If I see deals like Bogo's I'll grab one for the regular pantry and a 2nd for the emergency pantry. You'll see things starting to build up from there. It takes time to build up a large food stock, but at least you are starting and that's great to hear. Once you get to a minimum of about 3 months that's usually the first milestone. I'm working on a year's worth in this pantry that I built last year. I have other long-term food storage locations, but I designed this one to help others. I've been doing this roughly for about 15 years. The key is slow & steady wins the race. Once you get in the routine you'll look back a year from now and say wow! Oh, the only time I purchase other foods is either for barter items, friends or family that gave dietary restrictions and instances like that, but focus on you and your family first. That can come later. Hopefully that helps answer your questions. Have a blessed day 😁🙏
Asparagus is very easy to grow. It took a few years for my patch to become productive, but over fifty years later it still provides more than I can use and share with my son's family. Canned vegetables are generally less expensive at Wal-Mart or Aldi.
Just found your channel! Wow! I eat asparagus from jar as a snack w/a bit of parmesan sprinkled over. Àlso bread and butter pickles are a great buy...or were when it was $1. Going to watch more episodes of your show now!!❤😊
Our dollar tree is very small,smallest in Indiana,if not the entire USA! Very rarely do I see name-brand stuff in there and this week I won't even go there because it'll be all picked out clean. First week of the month every store looks like it's been hit by a mob of people. I'm happy that most everything you bought is name brand.Good job✝️❤️
Shop from their website. They ship to the store nearest to you on their usual delivery day. Once your order is checked in you just go and pick it up. The concession is that you can't order 1 or 2 of something. You have to order a case. Depending on what you're ordering that could be 6 - 18 per box.
It's definitely a budget-friendly option for folks who are just getting into prepping. They do have some good deals on certain products like medical, and some general household items that I noticed while looking around that day. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video 😁🙏
Last trip to DT I looked for himalayan pink salt in grocery... none there. Found some in bigger bags in bath/first aid sold as a bath salt soak, ingredients were nothing but 100% pink himalayan pink salt. It looks like a rock salt but bought 2 anyway. It's still pink salt, they no longer have the 1 pound bags of the fine grind in grocery. Trickery at its finest. Next time you go try a can of the southgate beef stew (1.25) It's a good deal and cheaper than the bigger name brand cans. It's dinner in a can and have a few cases of the chili/stew. It can always be dressed up with your preferred spices and served over rice, pasta or whatever your imagination comes up with. Plain jane is cool too but I add a few spices to the chili and some creole/chili seasoning. Let me know what you think about the beef stew. I ordered mine online and picked up at the store when the email said it was pick up time. Otherwise they charge out of the rear for shipping to your door. Thanks for sharing Grey! Nice job on the shopping.
Absolutely lol, the folks behind me in line weren't too happy with me 🤣 I tried to go when it was less busy but they only had one register opened 🤦 there were 7 people in line looking at me like I was crazy lol
Get the tuna in oil. Canned oil will not go rancid. In an emergency calories matter. Any oil can be used in cooking. You can add it to rice, beans or pasta. Use it to fry eggs or potatoes. Use it in baking. Yes, the flavor may be different in assorted uses but not bad. You may even like the added tuna essence in many foods.
So I have Tuna in oil just in a higher rotation. Tuna in oil has about four times as much fat as tuna in water. So from a preparedness perspective, yes it's high caloric and the oil can be used for other things. My biggest concern was something that happened when my grandpa passed away. He had canned Tuna from the 80's the tuna in oil was rancid and had a very bad odor and green tinge to it. It was 14 cans total, he also had 23 cans of tuna in water and they were perfect. So that being said yes tuna in oil has many benefits and must be kept in a good rotation, 3-5 years versus tuna in water that can store long-term for 10-15 years. This is just my perspective with the added experience I went through. I do have to say tuna in oil especially about 5-7 months in has awesome flavor! 😁👍
Glad you are looking for and keeping away from bioengineering food. It's crazy how much "almost everything" in the center of the grocery is bioengineered anymore. Bioengineered is ok for shtf but not in the rotational pantry!!! Thanks for the video, great haul. I used to use Braggs, not anymore. They were bought by a couple of celebs
I've noticed that a lot more foods contain them, it's truly a shame what they are doing to our food supply. Yeah, I agree in a true shtf anything would be up for grabs at that point. So many mom-and-pop companies are getting sold off to big corporations and celebs. Thank you Gmac, Have a great night 🙏
Great video. If I am near a DT I stop in--you never know what you are going to find. I have found some great deals but you do have to inspect dates and conditions of the product.
shelf stable milk,any and all pickles,most all the preserves and canned fruit. Word is they are going to get 32 oz cans of peaches. Haven't made it to my store yet. Great hall, hope this helps.
This looks great! I love Dollar Tree! I am a label reader too. If it has bad inflammatory oils (veg, canola, palm), "natural flavor", soy, and labeled bioengineered, I do not buy. I try to make sure the label reads as Non-GMO, especially for veggies. Shopping this way is a challenge for sure. I stock up on the Del Monte canned potatoes as they are much higher at Wal-Mart. That pink salt at my Wal-mart is almost $5. The Bruce's yams are great! I have heard good things about the jarred asparagus, my store is always out... Their bagged beans and lentils are great and Non-GMO. Let us know how the chili is!
Love the boxed milk buy by the case got so tired of buying fresh milk & spoiling with couple days after purchase u can get 1% 2% or whole like the 2% they now have oat mik which I tried & is good too
I just was made aware of that today, I was definitely unaware, most of mine is about 5-7 years old, but I still plan on checking every can. In a worst-case scenario, anything goes if folks are starving but it's still for me quite concerning.
I have an issue with Dollar Tree. They have refused to fix the air conditioner. Summer temps over 100°. 108° last time I shopped there. Now if temps inside reach 85° its closed usually around 11am.The poor hot employees. I'm worried about shelf life in heat. Cans of sauce, vegies, flour? Even first aid cremes. I'm worried about what I purchased before I realized the a/c was constantly broken. I now drive 45 minutes to the next town to shop at a wonderful Dollar Tree. I would like your opinion on this. Your stock up was great. Thank you.
Wow, that's crazy, and a lot of foods & medications don't do well in that type of heat. According to the USDA fact sheet, canned foods are safe indefinitely if not exposed to temperatures below freezing or above 90 °F and When it comes to medications, high temperatures for too long can cause medications to degrade and become ineffective or even harmful. I'd definitely be very cautious. Such a shame for customers as well as employees. Glad you decided to shop at another location. 🙏
Thank you very much . Your response helped me a lot. I will shop Dollar Tree but one that is cooled properly. Very sad it's a much needed store in these times. Many have to shop there. Thanks again.
This was a great haul. I’m gonna check out my local dollar tree ❤ I would love to see the 72 hr kit . We have been prepping for a long time but I am always looking for new ideas . I always see things that we are missing in our storage
Thanks so much, Terri! And I'm planning to do the 72-hour kit here in the next month or so 😁 I watch a lot of haul videos myself to gather ideas. Have a great weekend 🙏💛
@@GreyManPrepping you are so very welcome . I will look forward to seeing that video and many others you have . I am new to your channel today . You have a great week ahead as well 💙
That's an awesome haul! The states has much more selection in their dolor trees than Canada does. You'd never get that much in my area at dollar tree for under 100$. Dollar tree is 1.50 here. Was so bummed out when prices went up from 1.25.
Many Canadians have said that a lot of the food in Canada is very pricey and it keeps rising. Food cost here in the U.S. Has gone up, some items have increased by 25-50% for certain items since early 2021
@@muskokaoma7470 WoW! 8$ for lettuce that's just ridiculous. It's probably cheaper to start a garden at that point if possible, but yes I agree I think they'll continue to rise unfortunately 😔
@@GreyManPrepping I did start a fall garden of lettuce leaf and spinach. I was late getting it planted though but it's growing. Hopefully I'll get at least a good amount of spinach to freeze.
There seems to be a lot of interest in building the 72-hour kit. I will definitely do a follow-up to this video. Hmm, recipes that is also a great idea thank you. Have a great weekend Tricia 😁🙏
I am in East Tenn and it looks about the same as the DT in my area. I would caution you about getting their canned veggies only because Aldi's has them cheaper than $1.25. Even Walmart has some better prices on them. Also I have purchased lentils at the DT which are cheaper there than in stores.
I have to admit the wife and I have saved a lot over the years buying food at the dollar tree, somethings are at good price points others not so much. But all in all I like the items we get.
Yeah you have to look and do some comparison pricing, some are great deals and others are not so much lol 😆 👍
That's really cool but the starkist tuna is so disgusting these days. After you open it and drain it half of the tuna fish falls out and then what you have left is soggy and mushy and really disgusting.
I like to get canned fruits at the dollar tree, can't get them cheaper at any other store around here. Good job.
I was thinking about grabbing some but I would've went over budget, but definitely plan on picking some up, you are right way cheaper than my local grocery store. 😁👍
Yes, the canned fruits are a great deal! So are the pie fillings. About 1/4 of the price I'd have to pay at the grocery store.
You can use your mixed vegetables with a can of canned chicken to make a chicken pot pie or a chicken soup.
Awesome idea, thank you 😁👍
I make my pilgrimage to Dollar Tree every 3 months. There are favorites I prep routinely. I.e. shelf stable milks, seasonings, snacks, soaps & shampoos.
Thanks Grey for the video.
Remember y'all to Pray, Plan, Prep
Thanks for sharing your experience, I see several ideas moving forward 😁👍
i use the asparagus to make a creamy asparagus soup...yummy
Oh that sounds absolutely delicious, thank you so much for the idea 😁💛🙏
I think you putting together a 72 Emergency kit would be very helpful for the new beginner.
Many items at the Dollar General/Family Dollar are what some can only afford. A great deal is always rewarding.
Agreed Boone 😁👍
Very much would like a 72 hour kit. In Arkansas we have tornadoes instead of hurricanes so we would be along the same lines as you. My spouse is not really very supportive so I’m doing the prepping on my own. I’m 71 and he’s 75 but we are in relatively good health. He just has different priorities than I do. I guess after 51 years of marriage, things change a little! I’ll keep on doing what. I’m doing which is mostly the food side but when it comes to get home bags, I get a little overwhelmed. I just recently found your channel and I’m learning different things and being reminded of other things I need to be doing. Thank you for the time you put into these videos.
@@debbienielsen368 Debbie that really means a lot, I always hoped that my videos would help someone. I figured if I could at least reach one person with each video I'd done something to help others. God bless. I'll definitely add the 72 hr kit to my list of videos to put out. Thank you for your support 🙏 Have a blessed evening.
@@GreyManPrepping thank you so much!! Blessings to you and your family!
@@debbienielsen368 My pleasure & God bless 🙏💛
I do a once a month Dollar tree hall on bars of soap and cold flu products for things such as Halls caugh drops, Aspirin, metholated nock off vics rub and vitamin C tablets. I also stalked up in Campbell chicken noodle soups. I make each of my adult kids a box for cold flue season and add Gatorades canned soups and Kleenex boxs. That i just drop off at their door so help them get back to health.
That's very cool of you. I build small kits for the elderly at my church. It's always nice to help others 😁🙏
Yes to the 72 hour kit!
@@JeriFarough-ow5re Thanks so much for your feedback! 😊
I would buy everything you bought except the chili. I'm very picky about my chili! 😊😊😊😊😅
🤣 Roger that lol
I hit the Dollar Tree at least once weekly. The quantity of the containers for a lot of items are very small, like veg oil, salad dressing, mayo, A-1, etc. But it's affordable to buy smaller quantities and over time, it builds up. I'm not rich and it's expensive to buy things in bulk. Dollar Tree is a good way for me to get lots of different things even if it's in smaller quantities. Dollar Tree serves a purpose for people like me who are on a budget, but who are still emergency-minded.
Well said, Kaycee. It truly is a great option for budget-minded folks who want to build up stock in their pantry as well as other items like medical, and many other household items. It's like you said many folks cant buy large bulk buys especially with the economy in the state it's in. God bless and stay safe. 🙏
@@GreyManPrepping Especially for those of us who are single. Buying in bulk or even "family-sized" portions just doesn't make sense. Dollar Tree portions are just the right size, less expensive, with little to no waste, and easier to store. Not just food but all kinds of prepper items.
Nice job. I always look at the spice section and sometimes near the coffee there is shelf stable milk
I wish I had seen the shelf-stable milk, I would have definitely picked some up, next time for sure!
Yes! Shelf stable milk and almond milk. Good size for 1.25
Per employees Dollar Tree has 5 different warehouses so even stores next door to each other can hav totally different merchandise!!!! When im in Denver i hit about 6-8 different dollar trees and do find different stuffs.
That's quite interesting! Very good to know. Oh, many folks say the asparagus tastes good, so I'm looking forward to trying it out 😁👍
Dollar tree is great for stocking up on barter items too!!!
Peppermint candies are also good if you have a cold cough!!!
Great point 😁👍
I highly recommended the channel Dollar Tree Dinners here on TH-cam. Rebecca has a great channel making meals with only food from the dollar store. (She has a few videos where she does purchase food from Walmart or Dollar General)
I've made several of her recipes and they are very good. The whole family liked them. Her videos are great. She lives in what she calls a food desert and Dollar Tree is the closest store to her to shop from. Take care everyone.
Awesome! & Thank you, I will definitely look her up on the tubes. 😁👍
Yesssssssssss! I'm a subscriber of hers too. She does most of her videos for 1 or 2 people which is exactly what I need. And she's honest. If a recipe tastes like ca-ca she'll tell you LOL
Thank you 😊💓☺💗
My pleasure Tracey 😁💛
i buy and eat lots of foods from dollartree for budget reasons...aka ss income.
In this economy I would to. My father is struggling as he is on SSI as well. I try to help where I can. He always knows there is a hot meal here for him. 🙏
Hats off to you friend! You are one of the few that explain your stock and purchases..most of the time they show their stock with no reason and how to use it or why the purchase..like they are showing off!
I appreciate that Sandra 😁🙏 some folks say I talk too much, but I just feel there should be some explanation as to why you bought specific products as well as a few uses for them. Please have a wonderful night.
I found a homemade cream soup base ( powdered mix) to replace Campbell's cream soup cans.Very easy, on my todo list this weekend.
Thank you Donna for the tip 😁👍
We've used the dollar tree jarred asparagus and it's very tasty 😋
Thank you for the feedback, we finally cooked some up added butter & garlic and it was yummy 😎👍
Great dt haul. I've seen most everything in my dt. The only problem is their stock changes often so if you find something you really really like, stock up immediately cause it could disappear in a heartbeat.
Thanks for the tip Sue, I always appreciate any helpful Information. 😁👍
Sewing kit tins!
Great idea Natalie 😁👍
Love dollar tree for prepping hauls. Be careful of the dates on canned food too, I’ve bought things there close to expirations dates. Pink salt is a deal. I stock up on cold meds there, packs of toothbrushes, so much. Hard to believe it’s your first haul from DT!
I usually do hauls from Aldis and GFS " bulk purchases." I do shop at DT and have done survival gear videos utilizing DT, but yep, now they are one of my monthly haul spots. 😁 Also, thanks for the tip!
The peppermint is also good for an upset stomach. Not the best choice for an upset stomach but if you are out and about and don’t have another option this candy would work.
Thanks so much for the added information, it's truly appreciated. 😁👍
I keep mint gum in my purse for that very reason.
Nice !!! 😎
Thank you Sunset 😁👍
Inspiring indeed!!!
Thank you Candice 😁🙏
I absolutely love this video. I'm new to prepping, and I'm happy can do this on a tight budget
It was a highly requested video 😁 There are many ways to budget prep and I figured I'd try to show some ideas moving forward to help new folks who are just starting their journey. 😊 I'm Truly glad you found the video helpful 🙏
Good DT run.
Thank you 😁🙏
Look for Hungry Jack hashbrowns they come in a carton
Will do, thank you Tracy 😁
They are good and storable too!
Great vid! Yes please do a 72hr.
Thank you and yes that is on the board on videos to get done 😁👍
Great tip about the heartburn. Thanks
Happy to help 😁
The Bruce's Yams are cheaper at the DT than Walmart ($1.54) I buy that Asparagus for the spouse. 👍😀 Love those cookies but prefer the large cans too.😋 Nice video, Grey. I always love watching haul videos. Blessings.💙
Hey me and the hubby have something in common lol. I plan on having some this week to try them out. I noticed they had some good deals on some things and did not so much on others. I learned a lot about that dollar tree this week though and made a friend in the process. 😁 God bless JT 💛🙏
The pink salt is a great price. It is great if you can food. Especially meat.
I loved it when things were a dollar at dollar tree..
Now i can get a lot of the food cheaper at the dollar store.
@ChristinaHarperee Rumors are floating that they may increase the cost of their products to a $1.50 I haven't seen it in my area yet. Hopefully, that does not happen. 🤞
Great hauls!
Thank you!! 😊 I really appreciate the support 🙏
This was a very good haul! I would love to see a 72hr kit as well. I’ve gotten some really good prep items from them.
Thank you, and yeah I figured it may help folks on a budget or give someone ideas about what a 72-hour kit consists of. Thanks so much for watching. 😁🙏
Hi, Jara over at Wicked Preparedness has a couple videos she put together that are kit based.
Great video. I need some of those tins.I have a lot of what not.
We have found so many users for them, from my large ones to the smaller ones. I look at it as the gift that keeps on giving 😁👍
The very first "prepper" thing I ever did was create a dollar tree first aid kit. I got a inexpensive tackle box and stocked up. I rotate regularly to keep on top of dates. I'm confident if i need to bug out i can grab it and go! We are a family of 6---4 are girls so we have to be mindful of our additional "needs". Can't wait to see your first aid kit--maybe you thought of things i didn't!
Thanks for sharing Kathryn 😁 I'm working on putting that kit together. Hopefully, I'll have that out on the channel soon! 💛
Anymore. I am a price shopper. Food is kinda high to me in this store, but they carry what others dont too. So it is something differeent.
Agree 100% this day in age you definitely have to price-shop. 👍
I love their peaches!
That's great to hear! I'll have to give them a go 😁👍
Good 💡, thanks for the information
My pleasure, Hope you have a great day! 😁👍
I like your channel. You have great ideas
Thank you 😁👍
I loved your video
Thank you so much 😁🙏
I love the Dollar Tree 🌲😊
I was happy with the DT that I visited and the variety of products. I did see some nice options for other items as well 😁👍
Great video
Thank you Barbra 😁
I would like to see you put a 72 hour kit together. Great haul thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Shirley! That was my late grandmother's name 😊 and there seems to be a lot of interest in the 72-hour kit. So I'll definitely be adding it to my list of future videos 💛👍
I love the asparagus
Thank you Johnna for sharing your thoughts 😁👍
The asparagus is great from dollar tree
Thank you Patricia! 😁
I just finished part of winter prepping
That's great to hear Betty! Folks who live in areas that suffer from blizzards, ice storms, and extreme temperatures should take extra precaution. Stay safe! 🙏💛
It's very interesting that you are saying that your Dollar tree have dented cans like Walmart have been getting a lot of dented cans
The big issue with dented cans is the integrity of the can is lost and the food inside will spoil much quicker than the best buy date. Not good for long-term storage if that's the intention.
Our Dollar Tree is the 1.25 tree ... thanks for the info! Yes...read those labels 😊
That's what my wife calls it as well 😆
Great haul. Wish I had a running vehicle because I'd go straight to $1.25 Tree. 😁
Ty for sharing. 🙏
Thank you and my pleasure 😁🙏
Great job shopping . How about checking out those small canned hams at the Dollar store
I saw those and I was planning on grabbing a few to try on the next to around 😁👍
Excellent video thanks for sharing.
Thanks brother 🤘
Great Haul and Video. The Dollar Tree is a good store for preps.
Yes they are! Always good to hear from ya brother 😁🤘
Our Dollar Tree Himalayan Pink Salt is the exact same one that our Walmart sells for $6.78.
Wow that's a huge savings difference 👍
Happy i found your channel so far ive loved your videos!❤
Thank you so much!! Welcome to the channel and I try to mix things up with my videos. A little this a little that lol 😆 I really enjoy sharing my journey in emergency preparedness as well as each step I take closer to self-sufficiency. God bless and thank you for your support 🙏💛
Great Video! ❤ Tyvm
You are so welcome! 😁💛🙏
Please be mindful when buying food items at DT. They don't post recall item's. I bought applesauce pouches for my child. She was consuming it for 6mos. It was recalled in November for high levels of lead. So if you are prepping it's good to be mindful of recalled item's.
Thank you for sharing that information 🙏
Asparagus is good, read label. My local Dollar Tree carries 2 varieties, I choose the one whose ingredients are asparagus and water. The other has additional ingredients that are not healthy. Love it
Thanks so much for the tip 😁👍
Dollar tree has ready rice that would be great in a go bag.
Great suggestion 😁👍
I think you did a great job ❤
Thanks so much 😁🙏
Check out the elementary schools as well they always need donations for their backpack food program for the kids . I'm always donating stuff from Sam's club.
That's a great idea Debra, thank you! 😁👍
Really like your idea but i'll add some more band aids and regular use items, like painkillers and gauze, you'll use a ton of gauze to treat only 1 injury prolonged so i'll definetly stock up on more of that
@Alessandro-tf5xh I agree! I never did a follow-up on the medical pantry tour I did a while back, but after consulting with local EMT/paramedics and a few nurses, I have started to buy bulk items from medical suppliers. Bulk gauze, tape, bandages, and so on. I'll have to do an update here soon. Thanks so much for watching! Have a great day. 😁👍
@@GreyManPrepping for sure bro💪 keep up the good content
@@Alessandro-tf5xh Thank you! I truly appreciate the support. 🙏
Good video. Have to shop there alot more nowadays.
Yeah with this economy, I can truly understand that 👍
You need to make a list of the most common gmo foods.
If you are going to eat processed foods, you are going to get gmo.
If there is sweetner, its most likely from beet sugar or corn syrup. Both gmo.
If they are using cane sugar, they will proudly tell you.
Anything with soy or corn. Thats just about everything.
Oils --- corn soy canola cotton seed.
I dont like the idea of everything being gmo. Its made that way so it can be sprayed with weed killer.
I cant make everything from scratch, so grin and bear it the best i can.
I love dollar tree hauls.
There are several products cheaper there. And they have products from other countries that dont use as much gmo stuff.
Enjoyed watching.
Thank you for sharing your information, it's greatly appreciated, that is a great idea 😁👍 Have a great day and thank you for taking the time to watch my video 🙏
My local Dollar Tree sells a brand of shelf-stable milk called Marcel's Modern Pantry. It lasts about a year, doesn't need to be refrigerated until opened and tastes great. It comes in 1% 2% and whole milk varieties.
I've heard so much about this milk, I'm definitely looking for this in multiple locations 😁👍
I got beef gravy, canned for $1.25! This is a steal, considering its generally almost 3.00 a can at Publix, etc. 👍
That's a great deal Ruth! 😁👍
I am new to food pantry and preparedness. Because of the state of our economy, I am beginning food storage. I have quite a few things that are already stored up. I have a couple of curiosities. First, does it benefit us to buy things that we typically would not eat? Secondly, where do you begin with purchasing? We have about a months worth of food now but definitely need more stock.
Hello 👋 😁 So to answer your questions, When starting out I mainly focus on the foods you & your family eat. Whenever I'm shopping If I see deals like Bogo's I'll grab one for the regular pantry and a 2nd for the emergency pantry. You'll see things starting to build up from there. It takes time to build up a large food stock, but at least you are starting and that's great to hear. Once you get to a minimum of about 3 months that's usually the first milestone. I'm working on a year's worth in this pantry that I built last year. I have other long-term food storage locations, but I designed this one to help others. I've been doing this roughly for about 15 years. The key is slow & steady wins the race. Once you get in the routine you'll look back a year from now and say wow! Oh, the only time I purchase other foods is either for barter items, friends or family that gave dietary restrictions and instances like that, but focus on you and your family first. That can come later. Hopefully that helps answer your questions. Have a blessed day 😁🙏
Asparagus is very easy to grow. It took a few years for my patch to become productive, but over fifty years later it still provides more than I can use and share with my son's family. Canned vegetables are generally less expensive at Wal-Mart or Aldi.
I would love to start an asparagus patch, but we have to wait til we get our land. Which hopefully will be within the next 2 years 🤞
Just found your channel! Wow! I eat asparagus from jar as a snack w/a bit of parmesan sprinkled over. Àlso bread and butter pickles are a great buy...or were when it was $1. Going to watch more episodes of your show now!!❤😊
@@carolconklin2346 Welcome to the channel Carol 😁🙏 Thank you for the support! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. 💛
Our dollar tree is very small,smallest in Indiana,if not the entire USA! Very rarely do I see name-brand stuff in there and this week I won't even go there because it'll be all picked out clean. First week of the month every store looks like it's been hit by a mob of people. I'm happy that most everything you bought is name brand.Good job✝️❤️
Wow, really that's a shame, I can only imagine in a disaster scenario how things would end up. Stay safe and God bless 🙏💛
Shop from their website. They ship to the store nearest to you on their usual delivery day. Once your order is checked in you just go and pick it up. The concession is that you can't order 1 or 2 of something. You have to order a case. Depending on what you're ordering that could be 6 - 18 per box.
When I first started prepping I got a good amount of supplies from dollar tree
It's definitely a budget-friendly option for folks who are just getting into prepping. They do have some good deals on certain products like medical, and some general household items that I noticed while looking around that day. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my video 😁🙏
Same here!
Great video. I shop at DT a couple times per month. They have some good deals on medical preps like bandages and wraps, too.
Thank you and yep I had my eye on several nice med preps as I cruised the aisles 😁👍
I just bought some dollar store beans for the first time. Figured I'd be able to help someone out if nothing else.
Yeah brother, I figured I could always put a tote of barter items together. 😁👍
Last trip to DT I looked for himalayan pink salt in grocery... none there. Found some in bigger bags in bath/first aid sold as a bath salt soak, ingredients were nothing but 100% pink himalayan pink salt. It looks like a rock salt but bought 2 anyway. It's still pink salt, they no longer have the 1 pound bags of the fine grind in grocery. Trickery at its finest. Next time you go try a can of the southgate beef stew (1.25) It's a good deal and cheaper than the bigger name brand cans. It's dinner in a can and have a few cases of the chili/stew. It can always be dressed up with your preferred spices and served over rice, pasta or whatever your imagination comes up with. Plain jane is cool too but I add a few spices to the chili and some creole/chili seasoning. Let me know what you think about the beef stew. I ordered mine online and picked up at the store when the email said it was pick up time. Otherwise they charge out of the rear for shipping to your door. Thanks for sharing Grey! Nice job on the shopping.
Thank you for all the suggestions! 😁🙏
You still had $2.41. I would have added a bag of rice or pasta. Good job!
Absolutely lol, the folks behind me in line weren't too happy with me 🤣 I tried to go when it was less busy but they only had one register opened 🤦 there were 7 people in line looking at me like I was crazy lol
Get the tuna in oil. Canned oil will not go rancid. In an emergency calories matter. Any oil can be used in cooking. You can add it to rice, beans or pasta. Use it to fry eggs or potatoes. Use it in baking. Yes, the flavor may be different in assorted uses but not bad. You may even like the added tuna essence in many foods.
So I have Tuna in oil just in a higher rotation. Tuna in oil has about four times as much fat as tuna in water. So from a preparedness perspective, yes it's high caloric and the oil can be used for other things. My biggest concern was something that happened when my grandpa passed away. He had canned Tuna from the 80's the tuna in oil was rancid and had a very bad odor and green tinge to it. It was 14 cans total, he also had 23 cans of tuna in water and they were perfect. So that being said yes tuna in oil has many benefits and must be kept in a good rotation, 3-5 years versus tuna in water that can store long-term for 10-15 years. This is just my perspective with the added experience I went through. I do have to say tuna in oil especially about 5-7 months in has awesome flavor! 😁👍
Nice haul. You can also use your cookie tin for making char cloth.
Great idea Dave, Thabk you.
Check the labels - many items contain bioengineered ingredients. I like the canned pumpkin and hunts pasta sauces.
I've noticed it's becoming more and more frequent 🤯
Glad you are looking for and keeping away from bioengineering food. It's crazy how much "almost everything" in the center of the grocery is bioengineered anymore. Bioengineered is ok for shtf but not in the rotational pantry!!! Thanks for the video, great haul. I used to use Braggs, not anymore. They were bought by a couple of celebs
I've noticed that a lot more foods contain them, it's truly a shame what they are doing to our food supply. Yeah, I agree in a true shtf anything would be up for grabs at that point. So many mom-and-pop companies are getting sold off to big corporations and celebs. Thank you Gmac, Have a great night 🙏
I'm in NJ and looks like the same products available here. Appreciate your videos!
Thank you 😁🙏
Great video. If I am near a DT I stop in--you never know what you are going to find. I have found some great deals but you do have to inspect dates and conditions of the product.
Agreed 😁👍
Love Spam fried with scrambled eggs ❤
My Dollar Trees don't have all those items
That's my daughter's favorite breakfast meal lol 😆 Yeah I've noticed items differ from location to location as well as region to region.
shelf stable milk,any and all pickles,most all the preserves and canned fruit. Word is they are going to get 32 oz cans of peaches. Haven't made it to my store yet.
Great hall, hope this helps.
It really does thank you Terrie 😁🙏
Apple vinegar good for heartburn as well, being used it for awhile for different reason also.
Awesome tip, thank you 😁👍
Nice haul. If it wasn't for the 28 food allergies in the family, I would be able to stock up quickly at Dollar Tree.
Thank you, Joan. That can truly be difficult to work around. God bless and I hope you have a great weekend. 🙏💛
Great video. We have gotten several preps from the DT. The absolute worst is there corned beef hash. One of my favorite....oven ready pasta.
Thanks for the tips! 😁👍
Thai sweet chili sauce really improves the flavor of rice.
My daughter loves that sauce 😁👍
Just a little reminder: ONLY GET WHAT YOU EAT.
@@georgiafrancis9059 Agreed!
This looks great! I love Dollar Tree! I am a label reader too. If it has bad inflammatory oils (veg, canola, palm), "natural flavor", soy, and labeled bioengineered, I do not buy. I try to make sure the label reads as Non-GMO, especially for veggies. Shopping this way is a challenge for sure. I stock up on the Del Monte canned potatoes as they are much higher at Wal-Mart. That pink salt at my Wal-mart is almost $5. The Bruce's yams are great! I have heard good things about the jarred asparagus, my store is always out... Their bagged beans and lentils are great and Non-GMO. Let us know how the chili is!
Sounds like we are definitely like-minded 😁 and I definitely will. I'll be trying them out this week! 👍
Love the boxed milk buy by the case got so tired of buying fresh milk & spoiling with couple days after purchase u can get 1% 2% or whole like the 2% they now have oat mik which I tried & is good too
I've heard a lot about the box milk, it's on my next shopping list 😁👍
FYI some not all augason farms cans behind you are bioengineered.
I just was made aware of that today, I was definitely unaware, most of mine is about 5-7 years old, but I still plan on checking every can. In a worst-case scenario, anything goes if folks are starving but it's still for me quite concerning.
I have an issue with Dollar Tree. They have refused to fix the air conditioner. Summer temps over 100°. 108° last time I shopped there. Now if temps inside reach 85° its closed usually around 11am.The poor hot employees.
I'm worried about shelf life in heat. Cans of sauce, vegies, flour? Even first aid cremes. I'm worried about what I purchased before I realized the a/c was constantly broken.
I now drive 45 minutes to the next town to shop at a wonderful Dollar Tree.
I would like your opinion on this.
Your stock up was great. Thank you.
Wow, that's crazy, and a lot of foods & medications don't do well in that type of heat. According to the USDA fact sheet, canned foods are safe indefinitely if not exposed to temperatures below freezing or above 90 °F and When it comes to medications, high temperatures for too long can cause medications to degrade and become ineffective or even harmful. I'd definitely be very cautious. Such a shame for customers as well as employees. Glad you decided to shop at another location. 🙏
Thank you very much . Your response helped me a lot. I will shop Dollar Tree but one that is cooled properly. Very sad it's a much needed store in these times. Many have to shop there. Thanks again.
@@susieramick7202 My pleasure Susie 😁🙏
This was a great haul. I’m gonna check out my local dollar tree ❤ I would love to see the 72 hr kit . We have been prepping for a long time but I am always looking for new ideas . I always see things that we are missing in our storage
Thanks so much, Terri! And I'm planning to do the 72-hour kit here in the next month or so 😁 I watch a lot of haul videos myself to gather ideas. Have a great weekend 🙏💛
@@GreyManPrepping you are so very welcome . I will look forward to seeing that video and many others you have . I am new to your channel today . You have a great week ahead as well 💙
@@terriprobst4680 Thank you! Also welcome to the channel 😁🙏
@@GreyManPrepping thank you so much. So glad to be here
Aldi has also bought Harvey's supermarkets too
Really they are moving on up lol 😆 I've always enjoyed shopping there so we'll see how it all pans out. 😁👍
Man you did well with this haul. 👍
Thank you Diana 😁 💛
I have a few of these cookie tins that I use for firestarting materials, plus you can char material in them
That's actually a great idea 💡 😁
Thanks for the idea!!
Getting ready to make another run myself
Nice! Hope you find some great items. I've noticed there's a lot of variety depending on which location you visit. 😁
You can also stock up on Vienna sausages. They are good to put in macaroni and cheese barbecue flavor and original.
Absolutely, I showed them on another haul I did, my daughter loves them, finger snacks or additions to meals. 😁👍
That's an awesome haul! The states has much more selection in their dolor trees than Canada does. You'd never get that much in my area at dollar tree for under 100$. Dollar tree is 1.50 here. Was so bummed out when prices went up from 1.25.
Many Canadians have said that a lot of the food in Canada is very pricey and it keeps rising. Food cost here in the U.S. Has gone up, some items have increased by 25-50% for certain items since early 2021
They're right. A lot is very pricey. It doesn't seem like their will ever be an end to the rising costs. 8$ for lettuce leaves. Today.
@@muskokaoma7470 WoW! 8$ for lettuce that's just ridiculous. It's probably cheaper to start a garden at that point if possible, but yes I agree I think they'll continue to rise unfortunately 😔
@@GreyManPrepping I did start a fall garden of lettuce leaf and spinach. I was late getting it planted though but it's growing. Hopefully I'll get at least a good amount of spinach to freeze.
I also get food from dollar tree for prepping, please do more of these videos, 72 hour kits, 3 months. Any receipes?
There seems to be a lot of interest in building the 72-hour kit. I will definitely do a follow-up to this video. Hmm, recipes that is also a great idea thank you. Have a great weekend Tricia 😁🙏
I am in East Tenn and it looks about the same as the DT in my area. I would caution you about getting their canned veggies only because Aldi's has them cheaper than $1.25. Even Walmart has some better prices on them. Also I have purchased lentils at the DT which are cheaper there than in stores.
Your are absolutely right, definitely have to do some shopping around to get the best deals 😁👍