I absolutely hate food in town cans. I always have. I happily can pickle dry and freeze my food. I don't care for rice except wild rice. I found a marvelous mennonite grocery store just 6 miles away. I can find almost everything I want for so much less than Super One or Walmart. I also have my own garden. I like knowing exactly what I'm ingesting
I absolutely love watching you two run your household Together,, This is how a marriage should be..... This is becoming ONE... God Bless you Both and your Family..
A staple food to stockpile is sauerkraut, it contains so many vitamins and can be eaten raw if you cannot cook. Pickeled red beets contain a lot of iron and other minerals. Also lots of vitamins, and can be enjoyed without cooking. Honey is not only a food but also a remedy.
It was talked about in the "grains" section. They discussed several grains. If you haven't already, you might want to watch the video in full.@@ricksherman34
I wish I had parents like you as I was growing up. You teach such valuable lessons on budgeting but also what it looks like when a couple really cares for one another and work together as a team. Thank you for this! 💗
As far as what they teach. This is all common knowledge that was passed down. It is just young people (younger than I am. I am 33. So quite old) do not care to listen and would rather fully depend on electronics then learn how to do anything truly useful. Take Texas for example when they were frozen last winter. Power out and they all complained while not being able to really care for themselves and running home to all the "Boomers" as they call people who actually know how to live without all the fancy gadgets.
@@jessicapearson9479 that's objective. If it wasn't passed down to you by anyone, then it's not "common knowledge" for you. Some of our parents either didn't share this info or didn't know how to do it themselves (or didn't have time). That's why this channel has as many followers as it does. I'm 34 years old and learn things from this channel all the time.
Lots of great information I am over 85 years old and was taught by my grate grandmother to be stocked up for winter she canned all summer and we never had to worry about food for winter also made quilts to keep us warm . I wish the younger generation would listen to their elders and learn how to take care of their self . God bless 🙏 you and yours 😊❤
You hit my list on on the head! When covid hit, our daughter couldn't find half of her grocery list in the stores. So I said come check my storage pantry. She did, and was so excited...she found everything on her list and then some! It didn't even put a dent in my stash! Love your tips and your show. Keep up the good work.
It's 8:03 a.m. today, is 11/16/24 and it's 39° I have always been a Frugalista and am simply overjoyed to have found your channel. I realize that I am 3 years late, but my OCD will not allow me to watch the videos out of order...so here I am🤣 You'll probably never see this, but it's okay 👍🏾 Yesterday was the first time I turned on our furnace. I grew up with a wood-burning stove in a 1938 Cape Cod mum & dad saved up for & moved us into in '75. We lived on Long Island by the docks so fish/seafood was a staple and prepping year round for five months of winter was normal. I live in GA now, but the prepping has been enmeshed & ingrained and I still live by it. I learned to dress quickly and in layers from the age of five up (until I had a momentary lapse in judgment as a teenager and decided that less clothes were somehow better 🙄)...a bout of pneumonia did away w that notion! Anyway, my Christmas club funds (yep, I still have one every year even after 50 yrs) transferred over October 31st and I love to use these moments to hit the farmers market for markdown items such as fruits, vegetables, and meats that I can flash freeze. I also do some Holiday shopping and put more into specific envelopes to get ahead on things. This is my 19th yr working in the front office of an elementary school in my district here in Georgia. We're paid once a month. My mom was a banker so she got paid once a month as well so I've grown up with once a month paychecks all my life. It's still amazes me, a school clerk, that I can make less than a first-year teacher yet they still come to me for budgeting tips because they can't get through more than 2 weeks in the month without having spent everything 😮 Anything is possible if you prioritize and put your mind to it and have a plan in writing! I commend you both. But not only for the timely conversation (when is it NOT ever a great time to save resources, right?), but for the kind and straightforward delivery. When you get criticism, I LOVE how you don't just Rambo back at the comment! (Are Yakiddin' me?? What a maroon! What an igNaramoose!! (Slipped back into Bugs Bunny there for a minute 🤣) But, as has been said, "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." And you are by no means sugarcoating anything. I know there have been challenges. I know there have been times you've wondered about decisions. But communication, admitting short-sighted thoughts & decisions, being gracious and GRATEFUL are characteristics that shine through you! And the LAUGHTER!! The BEST of ALL medicines! Oh! It's 8:35 a.m. and the early shopper gets the pick of the markdowns! Veggy stock options, here I come! I took the weekend before last to defrost our deep freezer that we have had for 30 years. It's still going strong and I absolutely love it. I'm using vinyl cutting boards from the Dollar tree this time to put on the racks to keep the frost down. Getting the tea brewing (with lea bags fridged from yesterday) and my thermos ready! WooHoo!! Keep up the great channel! Looking forward to catching up 🥰
A priority for us is first aid and wellness items including cold remedies. Our problem is learning to rotate our inventory effectively in our cabinets and freezer. Thanks for the tips ❤️
Our grocer has 10 lb tubes of ground beef on sale frequently for $25 or $29 depending on the fat content. I buy these and cut 5 lb of it into 1 lb packages and the rest I will make into hamburger patties. Sometimes the patties are plain and sometimes I make them into Chipotle hamburger patties. It is so nice to keep these on hand in the freezer.
Kathy C, What a great idea! I have been tossing my one gallon white vinegar plastic bottles into the recycle. I could be saving water in them. I use so much vinegar for cleaning and personal hygiene. Nothing cleans my floors like white vinegar and hot water. 👍
I've did that many times and still have them . I purchased two 7 gallon square very thick from camping n hunting just sit on counter and use. That's a great idea 💡 those vinegar jugs.
Oh by the way the 20 oz only Gatorade bottles are BPA as well. I'll use them just to keep a drink in and put in the freezer or make cold coffee in them maybe a jug of Kool-Aid but sometimes I mix juice with water as a Gatorade like type drink in those bottles. I even keep a few for putting cleaner's premixed in but do lable them. They just say don't use a single bottles cuz they're made of a different plastic. But the Gatorade 20 oz bottles you can use those for everything I've even used them for seasoning or to put macaroni in or something like that. Coffee you know when there's no glass jars accessible. I'll even use some of those wide mouth spaghetti jars that you buy.
You can use baking soda and salt mixed in water for a quick hydration drink (I think it's better then Gatorade). Lemon juice and baking soda in water for a gout flare up(as long as you catch it early enough a.k.a. before you need medicine). Baking soda and salt mixed with HOT WATER unplug's clogged drains. Vinegar in the wash takes out smells and makes a great fabric softener too. Just a few more ideas, hope it helps 😆
My maintenance man told me that with front loading washers, not to use vinegar too often because it can damage the rubber ring around the door area. Maybe somebody could address this.
Recently lost my wife of 41 years to level 5 kidney failure. I have been watching your YT Channel for some time. Thank you for all your instructional videos.
When canning, wipe the rims of your jars with white vinegar to remove any grease or food residue before sealing. Add some white vinegar to your water in the bottom of your pressure canner to prevent the white mineral deposits on your jars.
I love seeing the picture of Larry's parents and of the old radio! Thanks so much for sharing these treasures. It's one of the reasons I love your channel.
You guys are awesome! I'm in SW Michigan and we have a lot of Amish around. This was our 2nd yr buying ½ a steer, and we also bought ½ a hog this year. With meat prices skyrocketing, we paid about $3/lb, including processing and freezer wrapping.
I learned that vinegar also helps the musty smell in clothes, especially like when left in the washer to long because you forgot about it. Re wash with the vinegar to help remove the musty smell the sitting washed clothes took on.
Hi guys! You can also extend the life of that big container of hand soap by using foam soap containers and filling it with 1/4-1/3 of it and the rest water. I do that with my "Body Works" hand soaps that I get on sale.😉
The list is different for everyone however having a 3 to six month supply is common SENSE in today's age. It was so easy to have to run OUT to get nothing when 2020 hit.
@@17topaz I've never had an issue with the vinegar effecting the washing machine. You can Google the topic, there's plenty of information about vinegar use in the laundry.
Baking soda and diluted vinegar have been my cleansers for over 20 years. When you have a clogged drain put a cup of baking soda and a cup of hot vinegar into it and VOOM it blasts it to kingdom come. I also use vinegar to clean fruits.
You two are the epitome of "couple goals". Love it! *Edited to say, I am so glad I stayed till the end! Thank you for the pantry checklist and the funny bloopers :)
I'm the only person who eat beans in my household. I love beans and make all sorts of things with them. Plant based chili, stews, hummus, refried beans, salads; all with whole grains and a variety of vegetables added.
When I began my pantry needs decades ago, I started by buying one extra thing. If I bought toothpaste, and it was a good price, I'd buy two. I use the rule of thumb, if it won't expire soon, I KNOW it's an item I'll use, if I find a sale, I'll buy all I can afford. That $1 bottle of ketchup will go back to original price, PLUS the inflation factor of cost of goods and the lower purchasing power of money. I always lived this way, so I don't feel afraid if I had no money. I'd eat for well over one year, longer if I'm doing only basic nutrition. I'm beginning a strict no spend budget as of 9/3/21! Except for food, medicine or repairs. No shopping. Im going to have to box dye my hair, but that's just vanity speaking. I'll wear all my floppy hats!
I do this too. I only get toothpaste, body wash, soap, and shampoo now if it's under 50 cents a container, because I have a huge stockpile. My family often "shops" my stockpile now. 😃
Skipping hair dye and embracing my natural white was a good health move...those dyes are full of toxins. Plus it was tedious. And now I get more compliments on my hair than when it was colored.
I am just LOVING all of this sensible, helpful and easy to understand information that I am learning from y'all! Also my Vinegar tip to add, which I learned when we were visiting the Yucatan area of Mexico. Our waiter was so kind and wonderful. One night I had a terrible sunburn 🔥☀️on my arm and I asked if his Mayan ancestors had passed down any treatments he could share. Guess what he told me? Soak a paper towel in vinegar and lay it on your skin. It will literally start sucking out the heat in the burn 🔥 Watch how quickly your towel dries depending on burn severity. Just keep doing this as often as you need to. It feels amazing! Although....you do end up smelling like a pickle! 😅🥒 But it's worth it!
I tried this on a friend one time, he had bad sun burns and the vinegar and papertowel trick worked. I just searched online when i didn't know what to give him. It really works.
One of the "free food" options is a local food pantry/food bank. We use ours when needed and donate back to them whenever we can. We have a wonderful program in our area.
Do your research before you purchase an expensive water filter to make sure you are getting the best one for your needs. There are lots of TH-cam reviews and comparisons. We purchased an Alexapure water filter for our drinking water from 4Patriots Supply on-line and we love it. Great idea about getting a couple of rain barrels. They are suddenly becoming expensive.
Watched an Amish woman on TH-cam teaching you how to percolate a perfect cup of (regular) coffee. In the video she talks about having a treat with the coffee. A drizzle or so of maple syrup and heavy cream. SOOOOOOOO good! Nice use of maple syrup! 😋
Look out Mr. Coffee, the Old Gal is back, I grew up drinking perked coffee, made in a Corningware pot. That would definitely wake you up in the morning. It wasn't timed, you knew by color and smell when it was ready. Several years back I found a complete Corningware pot, including basket at our local 2nd hand store, needless to say, it came home with me!
I have been saving water from the faucet to use for other uses while I am waiting for the water to warm up.This is your tip that I thought was a great idea. I feel really good knowing I am saving water...so easy! Gina in lights
@Sharon Bice yes, I have saved the buckets from kitty litter also, rinsed out, makes good storage for things like rice, beans, flour, sugar in the bags or resealed in mylar.
Great idea I can use to plungers clothes in a bucket if electricity goes out. Use dirty water for plants or toilet if no power. People should try Using dryer's less so they'll have AC when extremely hot. I'll try to keep my AC at lowest setting and I don't change it might as window units. And like I told my son if you meant to go you can wear a thinner clothing. Call some people think cause you're wearing big road over here keep it cool actually too much material makes me burn up. I purchased some property about 8 years ago and we have a pond out in the backyard with our spring that feeds it in the woods before we can get our electricity on we have well water so we had to use pond water to flush commodes and to clean the house or whatever. And jug water to drink. I'll even use a jug of water and hang it up now you can put a little holes in The jug and just use that to take a shower people don't believe they can go and use a shower in a jug of water and you still get just as clean.
@Sharon Bice My husband thinks I'm crazy cuz I like to save all those big jugs that cat litter came out of. And these tea bottle's at Walmart they make tea in the clear square jugs I use them for seasonings anything I can use them for. And he's like we're going to be loaded with all these things. I said well at least you won't have to go out and buy those $4 containers at the store to use for food or whatever. I mean I just rinse those bottles out I put beans,rice, sugar,salt,flour, in them staple foods even pasta I am put flour in those containers I just rinse them out really good let them dry out in the sun. I mean that's saves from buying containers. I bought a bunch of those little toilet paper racks that you can put t toilet paper rolls on. I found one at the Walmart store the held at least six rolls of toilet paper at a time. So I'll just take a whole bag of toilet paper and just place them on the wall or whatever on these hangers and that way every time somebody needs a roll. Cuz nobody's not thinking to put another role in the bathroom so i just fill them all up at one time and you always got a roll LOL. But my husband says I'm starting to be one of those old ladies that hoard's. I said well as it works for me and I use it I don't see it as a hoarding problem or anything like that. That's why I built myself in my house just extra shelves that will be useful. I mean I don't save furniture and stuff like that I don't go out on the side road picking everything up or anything like that. I got animals and cats and dogs so you can't keep nothing nice and furniture if I need furniture I go to the Goodwill and pay $13 for a nice sofa chair. I'll just lay a blanket over to match my room coloring. You can't be all fancy with animals anybody tells you that you can are lying. I don't buy no fancy curtains rugs and rugs just cause more problems when you got animals cuz they can flea eggs and stuff like. I have even made my own blankets crochet blankets curtains. I close off of the rooms I don't use.I even have a door in the hall like in the winter I'll just close it all off in the hallway and the bathroom. Cuz you don't need no heat in the bathroom unless you're going to take a shower a lot of times I'll take it in a day and it's not that cold in the bathroom. Save a lot of electric and heat,AC . I mean it's stupid to heat up areas you don't need at the same time. with AC I just keep things cool enough at 1 setting I just wear lighter thin materials. if I got herbs or food or anything that gets screwed up because it's too hot in the room I just keep it at a low setting but I don't heat my halls or extra rooms it isn't used.
@@donnaleveron5711 And salt I believe in having yes I got a whole bottle of salt. The beans,flour, sugar,Salts and salts can remove swelling I've used warm towels with salt water held them on my boy's face n hands they swelled cause there not use to getting sunburned it moves the swelling. I got things just like that made in my bottles so those are Staples that you need. I've even used them to add teas bags put them all in a bottle. I even grow rosemary brushes cuz you can use that for tea and it's got a lot of antioxidants in it herbs and minerals and they're good for your health or antiseptics. But I keep buying those plants you can drink pineneedle tea too n Clean rooms with. salts can be used for many things you can preserve food. You can use it scrub and cleaning agent. Exfoliate even use sugar that way. Every time I go to a store and produce sections anywhere I can find big containers of Rosemary grown they can the hedges can get up to about 8 ft long and about four feet of high . I use rosemary for everything it would be a good bathroom cleaner to sanitize. But I'm a big believer on using herbs I'm not I love books and stuff like that cuz I always like to read to learn about stuff herbs n trees. You can get water from trees. If you get hungry even chew on sassafras tree branches and make teas with them. All my family are from both Virginia's you learn a lot of things. It's always good to have a little stove burner I have one that's about 2 ft tall two feet are so long perfect if you need to cook outside or whatever you can to heat a small room .
Thank you for the simple & practical tips.I am thinking of what to stock pile.I love to keep toilet tissue,soap,paper towels,person moist wipes,toiletries,cleaning supplies,school supplies,etc. I like to re-use ice cream pails,jelly glass jars,boxes,plastic sheet set,zip package, cookie tins,sugar canisters,etc. I'm practical & so was my mom,when she was alive.Each one,teach one.
***I would love to see you guys do an in-depth video about the most commonly available types of beans ALONG WITH lots of different recipe ideas for each type. Not necessarily a COOKING video, but a vid where you throw out lots of potential recipe ideas for each type of bean (some meatless, some with, etc).
Me too. And especially sardines not only last foreever, they even get better and better. And canned seafood is not only good and healthy, but also easy to use and very versatile.
ALSO, the shelf life of most of these things can be extended up to 20 years by simply packaging them in glass jars or mylar bags with oxygen absorbers...kept in a dark cool, moisture-free place of course!!
@@selahrising i got mine from walmart last year..i bouhgt the smallest cause i can always add more, and i can use them in small containers without wasting large ones or having to buy every size
@@melindahudgens8727 , millet is often thought of as a grain, but it's actually a seeded grass. You cook it in much the same way as you do rice. We like the interesting flavor.
I don't know if you are already aware of this or not, but you can actually make cream of rice by popping some uncooked white rice into the blender or coffee grinder. Once you have that, you can cook it as you would cream of wheat and it is delicious!
These are good suggestions for stock piling for a few months. As a prepper our stockpiles are 9 to 12 months and this isn’t for a zombie apocalypse as people call it. 2020 should have taught everyone one we need to have a stockpile.
From some disaster relief organization..FEMA or the Red Cross or something..said that a two week supply will help you get through 75 % of emergencies. Think snowstorms and electrical outrages. One or two months will bounce that up to 95%. Of course a 9-12 month soupply will help in a true SHTF situation. I try to remember that as I build up my supply closet.
Two additional bulk purchases we make are tins of olive oil and bread flour. My bulk store at home saves me money and heaps of time as there is no mad rush at the last minute to the supermarket to get main ingredients.
Yes. Olive oil is in short supply so l too am stocking up on it to last us through the winter anyway. Good idea to stock up on different types of oils, like coconut oil, corn oil, etc.
I spray apple cider vinegar mixed with water when the puppy tries to bite the furniture! He won't even go near it and smelling it makes him all sneezy haha
I freeze butter when I can get it cheap! I mean like $2.00 a lb! I also keep shelf stable milk, dried beans, rice, dried fruits, right now I have blueberries, cherries, and cranberries.
@@verreal My goodness. I'm so sorry you have to deal with such high prices. Definitely freeze butter. I also can butter and margarine. I saw a TH-cam video on it.
I love your list, sounds exactly like mine, only a lot less, since I am alone. Couldn’t think of anything to add though. You guys nailed it. Just love your show , thank you so much for all you do!
Hello there, i live in Germany. We don't have all them Stores in Germany, but i buy what i can. I learn a lot from you. Thank you. Have a very nice day.
Bath and Body works has the most attractive dispensers (to me). I used one for years, long after the original soap was used up, and that was the best gift basket ever!
There are a LOT of videos about solar power stations, power packs (such as the bluetti or jackery) that can be powered with generators or solar, diy battery power packs and so on.
You can use an inverter. You'll want to know how much power the battery can supply and get the right wattage inverter. There is a formula for how to calculate how long you can run something off the battery. Google it, I don't want to tell you the wrong thing. Just remember when they say not to draw below 50% of a 12 volt battery they do not mean drawing it down to 6 volts. It's a number over 12 volts( normal charge is 12.6 but varies). You need a digital multimeter to measure this . You also need a way to charge the battery. You can get a cheapish solar panel and charge controller from Harbor Freight.
I live near New Mexico. When in season, every grocery store has a huge amount of fresh green Anaheim chiles. I get about 6 pounds at a very good price. Usually around $1 plus a pound. After roasting, cleaning them they are about a pound and freeze very well
Love your video! I encourage having a backup jar of mayonnaise, some cans of tuna, chicken, sardines, or salmon(whatever you prefer to eat), canned tomato products such as paste, puree, diced, whole, or sauces, olives, and chocolate chips. Chocolate chips can go a long way in the kitchen such as in pancakes/waffles, muffins, cookies, quick breads, or just sprinkled on stuff. I also tend to keep a modest amount of olive oil, canola/vegetable oil, shortening, and cooking spray on hand.
I love how you are thinking about products with multiple uses. That's super important when you are talking about longer-term storage and (maybe) a situation where you either choose to not go to the store or can't get to the store.
Save the lint from the dryer lint trap and stuff it into a toilet paper tube. This is a wonderful and great way to start a fire 🔥 either in a fireplace, BBQ, Campfire, Fire Pit, etc. I learned this from “Hints From Heloise” in my local news paper. Have to love free stuff when you’re on a tight budget. Blessings to you and yours from Spokane, Washington USA 🇺🇸
I keep an empty Kleenex boutique box near my dryer and stuff it with lint every time I clean the screen. I do this year round, then start filling toilet paper tubes in the fall for use in our wood stove when it turns cold.
Oh yes don't hurt to have about 10 cans of that. And I've heard over time you can use coffee for other things you might even need to use it for growing your plants
@Sharon Bice Since pandemic and even the before I was a prepper for a few years before all this came out and I said now boys see why I did that. But then I believe in having some coffee cuz you might need that caffeine if you had to do any manual work that you're not used to doing right now and to keep your bones warm . I'm almost 57 so I grew up in hard times with a child. But you got to use your common sense a lot of people don't have that these days. That's why I always love listening to the elders you learn a lot from listening to people and their stories. And this day and time Young folks don't have time for their elders it has a very sad and it's essential that you should do that cuz they love to tell you about it.
@Sharon Bice Yeah I purchased two coffee makers like that as well they're not old but I think Walmart carried them at one time and I purchased one and then I found one in the sporting area somewhere so I'll have 2. I've even purchase those cheap strainers and you can use those just put your water in the microwave when you got power and a canning jar and then I add the coffee and let it steep as a tea bag. Then strain it off like a homemade French press coffee makers.
For sweeteners, granulated sugar and molasses. With granulated sugar and a good blender, you can add molasses to make brown sugar and corn starch to make powdered sugar
Love your videos! Great advice for always being prepared. I am building my pantry. Not one to spread fear but I have a very strong feeling we will have a very difficult next couple of years. I won't be shocked if we do have WWIII and our recession is predicted to last at least 2 years. Never stock pile, always leave things for others but do build your pantries. I think disposible gloves would be good to have on hand.
I lived in flordia for years so I learned the hard about having a stock pile...... I also keep rice, powdered whole milk, some freeze dried meat and a coleman camp stove with some propane in case I lose electric and for kiddo I keep jello and peanutbutter
I have a lot of the same things. I always buy wheat germ, chia seeds, ground flax seed when they are a good price or in bulk. I use them in my smoothies or overnight oatmeal. I always have canned mushrooms and buy them when they are on sale as I use them in different recipes.
Love your channel. I am a big believer in buying in bulk. So what is hording? To some if you have a little extra you are hoarding. My house is clean and neat. I have product stashed everywhere. Is that hoarding? I do not think so it is just smart. Keep up the good work.
Storing things you know you will need is not hoarding, it is being prepared. Hoarding is when you save every margarine tub you've ever bought, and no one can sit down in your house because the furniture is all stacked two layers deep in junk.
When it was hard to find toilet paper during COVID I had 6 large packages. We buy the things we use on a regular basis when we can get them at the best price. We are blessed to have a basement where we keep our extra stock pile of food and paper products.
I buy a 50# bag of popcorn from Yoder’s popcorn in Shipshewana every year when my friend and I go. I then transfer it to storage containers or half gallon canning jars specifically saved for that purpose. I then transfer it to 2 quart size jars to place in our kitchen freezer. We think that popcorn pops better if in the frozen state just before popping. We also buy coconut oil in 2.5 gallon buckets. I slowly heat it and place it in clean quart size jars that had coconut oil in them in the past. They are stored in our longer term storage in our basement and brought up one at a time in our kitchen pantry. We use that when we make our popcorn on the stove. I vacuum seal my herbs and spices in pint and quart size jars for longer term storage that helps retain their freshness. One tip to keep bugs out of grains that you just purchased is to freeze the grains over night. It will kill bugs and eggs that may be in them. My freezer isn’t that big, but I have plastic milk jugs that I use for that purpose. Thanks for your tips. Take care.
Last year and this year brought so many unexpected circumstances I ah to Really start thinking outside the box on a grander scale. Thank you and your hubbie sharing. Sharing is caring.😊💖
If you use baking soda for cleaning especially, go to the animal feed store and ask for "bi-carb" aka bi-carbonate. You can get a 50lb bag for CHEAP!! It is considered animal-grade, so it's up to you whether you use it to bake with or brush your teeth with it.
One cheap way I've found to have hours of light in the home, when the power is out , is to buy inexpensive solar yard lights. Don't stick them in the ground, just put them in a sunny area . They'll be ready to use , when you need them. They last for hours. Some $5 solar lights were still going over 5 years later.
Vinegar is a great floor cleaner to remove soap residue... Peroxide is also excellent floor cleaner especially if you have pets. You guys are very wise to work as a team to stock your home. 99% of people don't have the Amish or Mediterranean market.
My dad takes cocoa powder in his coffee. He read an article about it preventing alzheimers (sp?) And he's sharp as a tack 🤷♀️ its the sugar and stuff added in that makes chocolate not the best for you but cocoa itself has great benefits
Peter and I live in a small town in the back of beyond. The closest big box store (eg: Costco) is an expensive ferry ride away. We do get the ferry paid for if we have a medical appointment, so anyone who is heading across the Strait generally has a list of things to pick up for friends and family. We do have a couple of places to buy things in bulk, such as grains, dried fruit, and spices. This is also a good area for foraging at certain times of the year. I usually manage to pick enough berries and rhubarb, as well as tree fruits, during the summer and fall to last us through the year in the freezer or in jars. One of the handiest things I've learned in the last few years is how to make garlic scape powder. I don't grow a lot of garlic myself, but there are always gardeners wanting someone to take the scapes off their hands. I use it wherever you would use regular garlic powder.
I just found your channel. I live in central IL and really appreciate the tips for local spots to find good deals on bulk purchases. You have a lot of great information and are very encouraging, thank you.
Great video! Here's an extra reason why white rice has its place: it has a higher GI, meaning it provides quicker energy without the 'bulk' form the additional fiber of brown rice. This is why athletes will eat brown rice for most of the time they are training (extra nutrition takes precedence), but will use white rice to fuel races and competitions (quick energy and lower 'bulk' takes precedence. Also, white rice will typically cook quicker, helping you save energy costs... but I'm with you: the extra nutrition from brown rice makes it my usual 'go-to' choice!
I was so Blessed to learn how to turn my butter into Ghee. My refrigerator didn't work one day and I had pounds of butter I just purchased on a great deal, what a Blessing to learn simple things that mean so much!!!!
Powdered milk and canned milk are great to have on hand. We always had milk go bad when we bought a gallon because there is only two of us and we don't really use it for drinking. It is cheaper to buy a gallon than a quart at my store, so I have saved some plastic bottles that had water in them and I will pour some of the milk into them and put into the freezer. They hold smaller amounts that would work for cooking or a bowl of cereal so I don't have to thaw out a half gallon or more at a time. Now, we always have milk on hand.
Go to your local Dollar tree and they have shelf stable milk and I think it's about a pint for $1. So if it does end up going bad on you you didn't waste very much money. And then you have plenty when you actually need it.
I learned something from a van-lifer about toilet paper. There are paper tablets that come 100 to a bag. You rehydrate with a drop or two of warm water for a nice clean wipe. Thayer are big enough to fold and turn over using about four times. It’s a good buy.
Baking soda works great to remove product buildup. Wet your hair, rub some baking soda into your hair. (It won't lather) Rinse your hair, then shampoo as usual. It also makes your hair soft and shiny.
what a precious thing to havewhat a precious thing to have in your house, something that you have in memory of your mom and dad,the picture and the radio!
I’ve always been the type to have a backup of mostly everything we use ,including our medications. Just makes life easier. When supplies got better after the shutdown, I started backing up for much longer. If, God forbid something like that happened again, I won’t have to panic. It’s also nice in the winter not to have to go out as often. Love you two and your videos!
We have a couple of Hand Crank Emergency Radios. No batteries or electricity needed. Larry, you have so many fun gadgets, I'm sure you must have this too.
Also get a bidet attachment for your toilet. Keep inventory of everything you have that expires. I haven't done it in a long time, and I was shocked at how much food had expired. It also helps with making menus and using up things before they expire. My husband uses handkerchiefs instead of Puffs.
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Thanks for not feeding people FEAR. Very reasonable common sense tips and tricks.
Our pleasure!
@@UndertheMedian I listened twice but I'm missing one. I was with you up to number 8 but somehow I missed one of the food items.
I absolutely hate food in town cans. I always have. I happily can pickle dry and freeze my food. I don't care for rice except wild rice. I found a marvelous mennonite grocery store just 6 miles away. I can find almost everything I want for so much less than Super One or Walmart. I also have my own garden. I like knowing exactly what I'm ingesting
How did you dome to the conclusion they were feeding fear?
@@RebeccaPedersonHessey Some other TH-cam channels give the info with time is of the essence, the sky is falling.
I absolutely love watching you two run your household Together,, This is how a marriage should be..... This is becoming ONE... God Bless you Both and your Family..
A staple food to stockpile is sauerkraut, it contains so many vitamins and can be eaten raw if you cannot cook. Pickeled red beets contain a lot of iron and other minerals. Also lots of vitamins, and can be enjoyed without cooking. Honey is not only a food but also a remedy.
1. toilet paper
2. soft soap
3. laundry detergent
4. light bulbs
5. vinegar
6. balking soda
7. hydrogen peroxide
8. batteries
9. grains
10. dried beans
11. hot breakfast
12. frozen fruits and vegetables
13. canned foods
14. baking supplies
15. pasta
16. corn tortillas
17. wheat kernels
18. condiments
19. herbs and spices
20. sweeteners
Great video and many great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Could throw rice onto this pile. If sealed it stays good for a LONG time.( I guess you already have this with grains...)
Dog / cat food ?
It was talked about in the "grains" section. They discussed several grains. If you haven't already, you might want to watch the video in full.@@ricksherman34
I wish I had parents like you as I was growing up. You teach such valuable lessons on budgeting but also what it looks like when a couple really cares for one another and work together as a team. Thank you for this! 💗
I wish that, too!
I got to their description of toilet paper and had to quit. It’s as if the listeners don’t know what toilet papers for.
Actually in some countries they do not use toilet paper.
As far as what they teach. This is all common knowledge that was passed down. It is just young people (younger than I am. I am 33. So quite old) do not care to listen and would rather fully depend on electronics then learn how to do anything truly useful. Take Texas for example when they were frozen last winter. Power out and they all complained while not being able to really care for themselves and running home to all the "Boomers" as they call people who actually know how to live without all the fancy gadgets.
@@jessicapearson9479 that's objective. If it wasn't passed down to you by anyone, then it's not "common knowledge" for you. Some of our parents either didn't share this info or didn't know how to do it themselves (or didn't have time). That's why this channel has as many followers as it does. I'm 34 years old and learn things from this channel all the time.
This couple look so happy together.god bless these two
Thanks for the tips.
You are very welcome, Linda. Thank you for hanging out with us. We appreciate it.
❤️ Very inspiring 😀
Lots of great information I am over 85 years old and was taught by my grate grandmother to be stocked up for winter she canned all summer and we never had to worry about food for winter also made quilts to keep us warm .
I wish the younger generation would listen to their elders and learn how to take care of their self .
God bless 🙏 you and yours 😊❤
You hit my list on on the head! When covid hit, our daughter couldn't find half of her grocery list in the stores. So I said come check my storage pantry. She did, and was so excited...she found everything on her list and then some! It didn't even put a dent in my stash! Love your tips and your show. Keep up the good work.
Great example of why a well-stocked pantry is important. We shared with our grown sons from our pantry, too.
I hope she learned a lesson and is now compiling her own stockpile!
It's 8:03 a.m. today, is 11/16/24 and it's 39°
I have always been a Frugalista and am simply overjoyed to have found your channel. I realize that I am 3 years late, but my OCD will not allow me to watch the videos out of order...so here I am🤣
You'll probably never see this, but it's okay 👍🏾
Yesterday was the first time I turned on our furnace.
I grew up with a wood-burning stove in a 1938 Cape Cod mum & dad saved up for & moved us into in '75. We lived on Long Island by the docks so fish/seafood was a staple and prepping year round for five months of winter was normal.
I live in GA now, but the prepping has been enmeshed & ingrained and I still live by it.
I learned to dress quickly and in layers from the age of five up (until I had a momentary lapse in judgment as a teenager and decided that less clothes were somehow better 🙄)...a bout of pneumonia did away w that notion!
Anyway, my Christmas club funds (yep, I still have one every year even after 50 yrs) transferred over October 31st and I love to use these moments to hit the farmers market for markdown items such as fruits, vegetables, and meats that I can flash freeze. I also do some Holiday shopping and put more into specific envelopes to get ahead on things.
This is my 19th yr working in the front office of an elementary school in my district here in Georgia. We're paid once a month.
My mom was a banker so she got paid once a month as well so I've grown up with once a month paychecks all my life.
It's still amazes me, a school clerk, that I can make less than a first-year teacher yet they still come to me for budgeting tips because they can't get through more than 2 weeks in the month without having spent everything 😮
Anything is possible if you prioritize and put your mind to it and have a plan in writing!
I commend you both. But not only for the timely conversation (when is it NOT ever a great time to save resources, right?), but for the kind and straightforward delivery.
When you get criticism, I LOVE how you don't just Rambo back at the comment! (Are Yakiddin' me?? What a maroon! What an igNaramoose!! (Slipped back into Bugs Bunny there for a minute 🤣)
But, as has been said, "a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down."
And you are by no means sugarcoating anything. I know there have been challenges.
I know there have been times you've wondered about decisions.
But communication, admitting short-sighted thoughts & decisions, being gracious and GRATEFUL are characteristics that shine through you! And the LAUGHTER!! The BEST of ALL medicines!
Oh! It's 8:35 a.m. and the early shopper gets the pick of the markdowns! Veggy stock options, here I come!
I took the weekend before last to defrost our deep freezer that we have had for 30 years. It's still going strong and I absolutely love it. I'm using vinyl cutting boards from the Dollar tree this time to put on the racks to keep the frost down.
Getting the tea brewing (with lea bags fridged from yesterday) and my thermos ready! WooHoo!!
Keep up the great channel!
Looking forward to catching up 🥰
A priority for us is first aid and wellness items including cold remedies. Our problem is learning to rotate our inventory effectively in our cabinets and freezer. Thanks for the tips ❤️
They look so happy together and seem like a great team working together. Great job, guys!
Thank you so much, Melissa, for your kind words.
Canned meats and fish are always handy to have, Jam or preserves, peanut butter, stock cubes, herbs and spices
And 2 good, sturdy manual can openers!!
Our grocer has 10 lb tubes of ground beef on sale frequently for $25 or $29 depending on the fat content. I buy these and cut 5 lb of it into 1 lb packages and the rest I will make into hamburger patties. Sometimes the patties are plain and sometimes I make them into Chipotle hamburger patties. It is so nice to keep these on hand in the freezer.
They're vegan. Which made me like them immediately!
Vegan
@@virginiadonnelly1031 oh nice to know that, I only found them yesterday, I find easier to relate to them in that case .
Save those vinegar jugs for water storage. They’re sturdy, BPA free, and clean as a whistle! ❤️
Kathy C, What a great idea! I have been tossing my one gallon white vinegar plastic bottles into the recycle. I could be saving water in them. I use so much vinegar for cleaning and personal hygiene. Nothing cleans my floors like white vinegar and hot water. 👍
I've did that many times and still have them . I purchased two 7 gallon square very thick from camping n hunting just sit on counter and use. That's a great idea 💡 those vinegar jugs.
Oh by the way the 20 oz only Gatorade bottles are BPA as well. I'll use them just to keep a drink in and put in the freezer or make cold coffee in them maybe a jug of Kool-Aid but sometimes I mix juice with water as a Gatorade like type drink in those bottles. I even keep a few for putting cleaner's premixed in but do lable them. They just say don't use a single bottles cuz they're made of a different plastic. But the Gatorade 20 oz bottles you can use those for everything I've even used them for seasoning or to put macaroni in or something like that. Coffee you know when there's no glass jars accessible. I'll even use some of those wide mouth spaghetti jars that you buy.
Or use them Gatorade bottles freeze them up and put them in a cooler keep things cold
Brilliant minds think alike.
You can use baking soda and salt mixed in water for a quick hydration drink (I think it's better then Gatorade). Lemon juice and baking soda in water for a gout flare up(as long as you catch it early enough a.k.a. before you need medicine). Baking soda and salt mixed with HOT WATER unplug's clogged drains. Vinegar in the wash takes out smells and makes a great fabric softener too. Just a few more ideas, hope it helps 😆
You don't need salt it already has it you'll get to much by adding it
My maintenance man told me that with front loading washers, not to use vinegar too often because it can damage the rubber ring around the door area. Maybe somebody could address this.
Recently lost my wife of 41 years to level 5 kidney failure. I have been watching your YT Channel for some time. Thank you for all your instructional videos.
So sorry for your loss! God bless you! 💟🙏
When canning, wipe the rims of your jars with white vinegar to remove any grease or food residue before sealing. Add some white vinegar to your water in the bottom of your pressure canner to prevent the white mineral deposits on your jars.
Great tip, but a bit too much it will tarnish your canning rings.
That's an awesome tip, really!
This works. Especially wipe the tops of the jars because if there is grease or food residue on the rim, THEY WILL NOT SEAL.
I’ve been a canner over 40 years. Have not been able to to find lids last year or this year. So upsetting.
@@vermontnative5676 have you checked Walmart on line? I bought some back in the spring from my store, but haven’t used them yet. Hope you find them.
One I haven't seen mentioned that I think it very important is feminine hygiene products.
We use reusable cloth pads. Wash just like we wash our cloth diapers and cloth wipes (only for pee).
Period underwear like Thinx or Dear Kate is so worth the investment!
Menstrual cups are amazing too in addition to period panties. I haven’t bought pads or tampons in years and likely never will again.
@@sheila3936 I need to try it!
Take a look at period pants or make your own pads very cheap and easy to do
I love seeing the picture of Larry's parents and of the old radio! Thanks so much for sharing these treasures. It's one of the reasons I love your channel.
You guys are awesome!
I'm in SW Michigan and we have a lot of Amish around. This was our 2nd yr buying ½ a steer, and we also bought ½ a hog this year. With meat prices skyrocketing, we paid about $3/lb, including processing and freezer wrapping.
Try heating vinegar and dawn dish detergent together put in a spray bottle and spray your tub and shower let it sit not much scrubbing it works great
How do you heat it? I've seen this tip on another video but she didn't mention heating it. What's your trick? Thanks in advance!
I don't heat and works great. Equal parts of each in spray bottle .
I heard it must be the blue Dawn dish detergent for this tip
Yea the blue is better
Heat it on the stove or the microwave
Vinegar can be used for fabric softener. I've used it for years and it works great!
I learned that vinegar also helps the musty smell in clothes, especially like when left in the washer to long because you forgot about it. Re wash with the vinegar to help remove the musty smell the sitting washed clothes took on.
Can also be used to restore moisture to dry hands and also as a hair rinse after shampooing, heightens shine.
True!
What is the ratio and how do you use the vinegar please for the softening? Thank you
What an interesting and attractive couple. They seem really nice and uncomplicated. ❤️❤️❤️
My go-too place for all advice to deal with life's challenges is from normal people on TH-cam.
Hi guys! You can also extend the life of that big container of hand soap by using foam soap containers and filling it with 1/4-1/3 of it and the rest water. I do that with my "Body Works" hand soaps that I get on sale.😉
That's a great tip love it.
I use foam creating containers too. I love them.
You two are now my favorite channel ! Very informative !
The list is different for everyone however having a 3 to six month supply is common SENSE in today's age. It was so easy to have to run OUT to get nothing when 2020 hit.
Yes! I think 2020 was a wake up call for many people.
Vinegar can be used in the laundry to cut grime in clothing.
Is the vinegar safe for the washing machine?
@@17topaz I've never had an issue with the vinegar effecting the washing machine. You can Google the topic, there's plenty of information about vinegar use in the laundry.
Sara, I'm in a hard water area and regularly use Vinegar in an empty load to clean my washing machine😉
@@ro7740 Thank you for the advice
I also use banking soda and vinegar regularly in my dishwasher. It helps to remove any build up of residue.
I clean with vinegar! I keep a spray bottle by the kitchen sink. 50/50 with water. Makes my stove top sparkle!
Baking soda and diluted vinegar have been my cleansers for over 20 years. When you have a clogged drain put a cup of baking soda and a cup of hot vinegar into it and VOOM it blasts it to kingdom come. I also use vinegar to clean fruits.
It is great but
Bleach is a better smelling disinfectant.
You two are the epitome of "couple goals". Love it! *Edited to say, I am so glad I stayed till the end! Thank you for the pantry checklist and the funny bloopers :)
Another thing in our pantry is pet supplies. Thanks for sharing your lists!
I'm the only person who eat beans in my household. I love beans and make all sorts of things with them. Plant based chili, stews, hummus, refried beans, salads; all with whole grains and a variety of vegetables added.
I could eat beans every day. I love Lima beans, green beans, and black eyed peas.
I love them too.
Same here. I use to mash them for sandwiches add some cheese.mayo or mustard, Catsup
@@MsKatalind Oh gosh, I Now your talking!! 🤪😁🤣🥰
If you hate beans, I want to remind you that if the worst should happen and we are starving, we would come to love beans!!
Keep baking soda close to the stove. Good if there is ever a grease fire.
Salt workshop on grease fires
I meant works
Baking soda is the best ! I had a fire in the stove.Used salt.couldnt get it out.Used baking soda and instantly put the fire out. Unbelievable.
You can buy baking soda bulk at the feed mill like 5 gallon bucket size. It’s called Buffer. But it’s put out by Arm and Hammer.
I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing.
When I began my pantry needs decades ago, I started by buying one extra thing. If I bought toothpaste, and it was a good price, I'd buy two. I use the rule of thumb, if it won't expire soon, I KNOW it's an item I'll use, if I find a sale, I'll buy all I can afford. That $1 bottle of ketchup will go back to original price, PLUS the inflation factor of cost of goods and the lower purchasing power of money. I always lived this way, so I don't feel afraid if I had no money. I'd eat for well over one year, longer if I'm doing only basic nutrition. I'm beginning a strict no spend budget as of 9/3/21! Except for food, medicine or repairs. No shopping. Im going to have to box dye my hair, but that's just vanity speaking. I'll wear all my floppy hats!
I do this too. I only get toothpaste, body wash, soap, and shampoo now if it's under 50 cents a container, because I have a huge stockpile. My family often "shops" my stockpile now. 😃
Skipping hair dye and embracing my natural white was a good health move...those dyes are full of toxins. Plus it was tedious. And now I get more compliments on my hair than when it was colored.
@@keralee m
You don't want to stock up too much on toothpaste. It indeed has a shelf life associated with it. Look at the stamp at the end of the tube.
@ricksherman34 you can use soda. That was used during war in the UK.
I am just LOVING all of this sensible, helpful and easy to understand information that I am learning from y'all! Also my Vinegar tip to add, which I learned when we were visiting the Yucatan area of Mexico. Our waiter was so kind and wonderful. One night I had a terrible sunburn 🔥☀️on my arm and I asked if his Mayan ancestors had passed down any treatments he could share. Guess what he told me? Soak a paper towel in vinegar and lay it on your skin. It will literally start sucking out the heat in the burn 🔥 Watch how quickly your towel dries depending on burn severity. Just keep doing this as often as you need to. It feels amazing! Although....you do end up smelling like a pickle! 😅🥒 But it's worth it!
I tried this on a friend one time, he had bad sun burns and the vinegar and papertowel trick worked. I just searched online when i didn't know what to give him. It really works.
Also works with Seabreeze (Witch Hazel). Pharmacist told me this years ago. It also keeps one from peeling / minimizes it greatly!
Aloe vera gel is another remedy for sunburns. Also if you have pain with sunburns ,use any over-the-counter pain medication. It works well!
My mom used this method for me, after bad sunburn..it definitely works ❤
One of the "free food" options is a local food pantry/food bank. We use ours when needed and donate back to them whenever we can. We have a wonderful program in our area.
Water purification, bleach, water filters, rain barrels, water storage, Berkey water filter, water, think water, etc.
We harvest rain water and use the berkey for our drinking water! Game changer!
I really need to get a Berkey. It's been on my wish list for a long time. Now they are hard to find.
Do your research before you purchase an expensive water filter to make sure you are getting the best one for your needs. There are lots of TH-cam reviews and comparisons. We purchased an Alexapure water filter for our drinking water from 4Patriots Supply on-line and we love it. Great idea about getting a couple of rain barrels. They are suddenly becoming expensive.
@@lyndarina9839 , thanks so much.
The Berkey is wonderful.
Watched an Amish woman on TH-cam teaching you how to percolate a perfect cup of (regular) coffee. In the video she talks about having a treat with the coffee. A drizzle or so of maple syrup and heavy cream. SOOOOOOOO good! Nice use of maple syrup! 😋
Now I want some maple syrup in my coffee. I've never tried it, but I certainly will now.
I thought they didnt drink coffee or tea?
@@bubbles3042 that’s the Mormons.
What was her TH-cam channels name?
Look out Mr. Coffee, the Old Gal is back, I grew up drinking perked coffee, made in a Corningware pot. That would definitely wake you up in the morning. It wasn't timed, you knew by color and smell when it was ready. Several years back I found a complete Corningware pot, including basket at our local 2nd hand store, needless to say, it came home with me!
I have been saving water from the faucet to use for other uses while I am waiting for the water to warm up.This is your tip that I thought was a great idea. I feel really good knowing I am saving water...so easy! Gina in lights
I have a bucket in my shower to save the water from there too. Great tip!
@Sharon Bice yes, I have saved the buckets from kitty litter also, rinsed out, makes good storage for things like rice, beans, flour, sugar in the bags or resealed in mylar.
Great idea I can use to plungers clothes in a bucket if electricity goes out. Use dirty water for plants or toilet if no power. People should try Using dryer's less so they'll have AC when extremely hot. I'll try to keep my AC at lowest setting and I don't change it might as window units. And like I told my son if you meant to go you can wear a thinner clothing. Call some people think cause you're wearing big road over here keep it cool actually too much material makes me burn up. I purchased some property about 8 years ago and we have a pond out in the backyard with our spring that feeds it in the woods before we can get our electricity on we have well water so we had to use pond water to flush commodes and to clean the house or whatever. And jug water to drink. I'll even use a jug of water and hang it up now you can put a little holes in The jug and just use that to take a shower people don't believe they can go and use a shower in a jug of water and you still get just as clean.
@Sharon Bice My husband thinks I'm crazy cuz I like to save all those big jugs that cat litter came out of. And these tea bottle's at Walmart they make tea in the clear square jugs I use them for seasonings anything I can use them for. And he's like we're going to be loaded with all these things. I said well at least you won't have to go out and buy those $4 containers at the store to use for food or whatever. I mean I just rinse those bottles out I put beans,rice, sugar,salt,flour, in them staple foods even pasta I am put flour in those containers I just rinse them out really good let them dry out in the sun. I mean that's saves from buying containers. I bought a bunch of those little toilet paper racks that you can put t toilet paper rolls on. I found one at the Walmart store the held at least six rolls of toilet paper at a time. So I'll just take a whole bag of toilet paper and just place them on the wall or whatever on these hangers and that way every time somebody needs a roll. Cuz nobody's not thinking to put another role in the bathroom so i just fill them all up at one time and you always got a roll LOL. But my husband says I'm starting to be one of those old ladies that hoard's. I said well as it works for me and I use it I don't see it as a hoarding problem or anything like that. That's why I built myself in my house just extra shelves that will be useful. I mean I don't save furniture and stuff like that I don't go out on the side road picking everything up or anything like that. I got animals and cats and dogs so you can't keep nothing nice and furniture if I need furniture I go to the Goodwill and pay $13 for a nice sofa chair. I'll just lay a blanket over to match my room coloring. You can't be all fancy with animals anybody tells you that you can are lying. I don't buy no fancy curtains rugs and rugs just cause more problems when you got animals cuz they can flea eggs and stuff like. I have even made my own blankets crochet blankets curtains. I close off of the rooms I don't use.I even have a door in the hall like in the winter I'll just close it all off in the hallway and the bathroom. Cuz you don't need no heat in the bathroom unless you're going to take a shower a lot of times I'll take it in a day and it's not that cold in the bathroom. Save a lot of electric and heat,AC . I mean it's stupid to heat up areas you don't need at the same time. with AC I just keep things cool enough at 1 setting I just wear lighter thin materials. if I got herbs or food or anything that gets screwed up because it's too hot in the room I just keep it at a low setting but I don't heat my halls or extra rooms it isn't used.
@@donnaleveron5711 And salt I believe in having yes I got a whole bottle of salt. The beans,flour, sugar,Salts and salts can remove swelling I've used warm towels with salt water held them on my boy's face n hands they swelled cause there not use to getting sunburned it moves the swelling. I got things just like that made in my bottles so those are Staples that you need. I've even used them to add teas bags put them all in a bottle. I even grow rosemary brushes cuz you can use that for tea and it's got a lot of antioxidants in it herbs and minerals and they're good for your health or antiseptics. But I keep buying those plants you can drink pineneedle tea too n Clean rooms with. salts can be used for many things you can preserve food. You can use it scrub and cleaning agent. Exfoliate even use sugar that way. Every time I go to a store and produce sections anywhere I can find big containers of Rosemary grown they can the hedges can get up to about 8 ft long and about four feet of high . I use rosemary for everything it would be a good bathroom cleaner to sanitize. But I'm a big believer on using herbs I'm not I love books and stuff like that cuz I always like to read to learn about stuff herbs n trees. You can get water from trees. If you get hungry even chew on sassafras tree branches and make teas with them. All my family are from both Virginia's you learn a lot of things. It's always good to have a little stove burner I have one that's about 2 ft tall two feet are so long perfect if you need to cook outside or whatever you can to heat a small room .
Thank you for the simple & practical tips.I am thinking of what to stock pile.I love to keep toilet tissue,soap,paper towels,person moist wipes,toiletries,cleaning supplies,school supplies,etc. I like to re-use ice cream pails,jelly glass jars,boxes,plastic sheet set,zip package, cookie tins,sugar canisters,etc. I'm practical & so was my mom,when she was alive.Each one,teach one.
***I would love to see you guys do an in-depth video about the most commonly available types of beans ALONG WITH lots of different recipe ideas for each type. Not necessarily a COOKING video, but a vid where you throw out lots of potential recipe ideas for each type of bean (some meatless, some with, etc).
I stock up on canned seafood I love sardines and smoked oysters you can never go wrong with tuna, salmon even mackrel
Me too. And especially sardines not only last foreever, they even get better and better. And canned seafood is not only good and healthy, but also easy to use and very versatile.
ALSO, the shelf life of most of these things can be extended up to 20 years by simply packaging them in glass jars or mylar bags with oxygen absorbers...kept in a dark cool, moisture-free place of course!!
Obviously you take them out of the package right? I know this is a month old but I'm hoping maybe you can answer me have a great day Alice
@@annhatten1036 Yes!
Airtight, cool, dry, dark...then things last very long!
Where does one get reasonably priced oxygen absorbers?
@@selahrising i got mine from walmart last year..i bouhgt the smallest cause i can always add more, and i can use them in small containers without wasting large ones or having to buy every size
I really enjoy watching nice married couples.
Carry on with your videos.
Why, thank you, Agnes. We're happy to have you with us.
What is MILLIT???
Me too Larry!! Mustard !!!!
@@melindahudgens8727 , millet is often thought of as a grain, but it's actually a seeded grass. You cook it in much the same way as you do rice. We like the interesting flavor.
Was just thinking that. Ive never managed to have a nice relationship 🤷🏼♀️ I guess some people are meant to stay single. These guys are awesome.
I don't know if you are already aware of this or not, but you can actually make cream of rice by popping some uncooked white rice into the blender or coffee grinder. Once you have that, you can cook it as you would cream of wheat and it is delicious!
These are good suggestions for stock piling for a few months. As a prepper our stockpiles are 9 to 12 months and this isn’t for a zombie apocalypse as people call it. 2020 should have taught everyone one we need to have a stockpile.
From some disaster relief organization..FEMA or the Red Cross or something..said that a two week supply will help you get through 75 % of emergencies. Think snowstorms and electrical outrages. One or two months will bounce that up to 95%. Of course a 9-12 month soupply will help in a true SHTF situation.
I try to remember that as I build up my supply closet.
Two additional bulk purchases we make are tins of olive oil and bread flour. My bulk store at home saves me money and heaps of time as there is no mad rush at the last minute to the supermarket to get main ingredients.
Yes. Olive oil is in short supply so l too am stocking up on it to last us through the winter anyway. Good idea to stock up on different types of oils, like coconut oil, corn oil, etc.
I spray apple cider vinegar mixed with water when the puppy tries to bite the furniture! He won't even go near it and smelling it makes him all sneezy haha
Oh how we laughed!
Would that work with cats?
I like how you defined stockpiling.
I love your focus on whole, plant-based, non-processed foods. Thank you!
Me too, that’s why I subscribed yesterday as soon as I heard the first video .
I've recently started extreme couponing, and it helps so much. I wish I would have known this back years ago.
You two are such a cute couple. You clearly enjoy hanging out together.
I freeze butter when I can get it cheap! I mean like $2.00 a lb! I also keep shelf stable milk, dried beans, rice, dried fruits, right now I have blueberries, cherries, and cranberries.
I have to pay 5 dollars a lb for butter.
@@ashleybosvik3031 $5/lb for butter? Where in the country do you live?
you can freeze cheese too!
Yes, I stock up on butter at $1.99 or less. Recently saw video on freezing eggs in glass jars, sans shells for omelets.
@@verreal My goodness. I'm so sorry you have to deal with such high prices. Definitely freeze butter. I also can butter and margarine. I saw a TH-cam video on it.
I love your list, sounds exactly like mine, only a lot less, since I am alone. Couldn’t think of anything to add though. You guys nailed it. Just love your show , thank you so much for all you do!
Hello there, i live in Germany. We don't have all them Stores in Germany, but i buy what i can. I learn a lot from you. Thank you. Have a very nice day.
Bath and Body works has the most attractive dispensers (to me). I used one for years, long after the original soap was used up, and that was the best gift basket ever!
Soap, I had a bunch mom made, I use a bar of soap & one of those mesh red bags onions come mix and scrub dishes with. Works great to clean with.
Do a video on how to use the 12 V batteries that you're talking about to power your house if you have a grid down situation
Yes!
If not, would you please make one? Thanks from Texas.
There are a LOT of videos about solar power stations, power packs (such as the bluetti or jackery) that can be powered with generators or solar, diy battery power packs and so on.
@@Tsiri09 I'm sure but I want one from them
I was thinking the same thing!
Please do a video for dummies on how to hook up and use the 12 volts.
Yes, please! I'm a dummy. Dummy needs video.
Larry said that he would love to do that!
@@UndertheMedian Thank you!
You can use an inverter. You'll want to know how much power the battery can supply and get the right wattage inverter. There is a formula for how to calculate how long you can run something off the battery. Google it, I don't want to tell you the wrong thing.
Just remember when they say not to draw below 50% of a 12 volt battery they do not mean drawing it down to 6 volts. It's a number over 12 volts( normal charge is 12.6 but varies). You need a digital multimeter to measure this . You also need a way to charge the battery. You can get a cheapish solar panel and charge controller from Harbor Freight.
The two of you have made a Big impression and A Huge Help in our Home.
I live near New Mexico. When in season, every grocery store has a huge amount of fresh green Anaheim chiles. I get about 6 pounds at a very good price. Usually around $1 plus a pound. After roasting, cleaning them they are about a pound and freeze very well
Love your video! I encourage having a backup jar of mayonnaise, some cans of tuna, chicken, sardines, or salmon(whatever you prefer to eat), canned tomato products such as paste, puree, diced, whole, or sauces, olives, and chocolate chips. Chocolate chips can go a long way in the kitchen such as in pancakes/waffles, muffins, cookies, quick breads, or just sprinkled on stuff. I also tend to keep a modest amount of olive oil, canola/vegetable oil, shortening, and cooking spray on hand.
I love how you are thinking about products with multiple uses. That's super important when you are talking about longer-term storage and (maybe) a situation where you either choose to not go to the store or can't get to the store.
Save the lint from the dryer lint trap and stuff it into a toilet paper tube. This is a wonderful and great way to start a fire 🔥 either in a fireplace, BBQ, Campfire, Fire Pit, etc. I learned this from “Hints From Heloise” in my local news paper. Have to love free stuff when you’re on a tight budget. Blessings to you and yours from Spokane, Washington USA 🇺🇸
Thanks for the great tip, Deborah.
Burning it isn’t toxic ?
I keep an empty Kleenex boutique box near my dryer and stuff it with lint every time I clean the screen. I do this year round, then start filling toilet paper tubes in the fall for use in our wood stove when it turns cold.
I read you can use paper towel dipped in the wax melts can be used for firestarter as well
Coffee beans! i know they’re not so frugal but in my book they are essential!!
Yes!! Given our love of coffee, can you believe we forgot to put it on our list??!! LOL!
Oh yes don't hurt to have about 10 cans of that. And I've heard over time you can use coffee for other things you might even need to use it for growing your plants
@Sharon Bice Since pandemic and even the before I was a prepper for a few years before all this came out and I said now boys see why I did that. But then I believe in having some coffee cuz you might need that caffeine if you had to do any manual work that you're not used to doing right now and to keep your bones warm . I'm almost 57 so I grew up in hard times with a child. But you got to use your common sense a lot of people don't have that these days. That's why I always love listening to the elders you learn a lot from listening to people and their stories. And this day and time Young folks don't have time for their elders it has a very sad and it's essential that you should do that cuz they love to tell you about it.
@Sharon Bice Yeah I purchased two coffee makers like that as well they're not old but I think Walmart carried them at one time and I purchased one and then I found one in the sporting area somewhere so I'll have 2. I've even purchase those cheap strainers and you can use those just put your water in the microwave when you got power and a canning jar and then I add the coffee and let it steep as a tea bag. Then strain it off like a homemade French press coffee makers.
I've even put a little coffee in a coffee filter and twist tie it off and put that in my cup and let it steep.
For sweeteners, granulated sugar and molasses. With granulated sugar and a good blender, you can add molasses to make brown sugar and corn starch to make powdered sugar
Love your videos! Great advice for always being prepared. I am building my pantry. Not one to spread fear but I have a very strong feeling we will have a very difficult next couple of years. I won't be shocked if we do have WWIII and our recession is predicted to last at least 2 years. Never stock pile, always leave things for others but do build your pantries. I think disposible gloves would be good to have on hand.
I lived in flordia for years so I learned the hard about having a stock pile...... I also keep rice, powdered whole milk, some freeze dried meat and a coleman camp stove with some propane in case I lose electric and for kiddo I keep jello and peanutbutter
I have a lot of the same things. I always buy wheat germ, chia seeds, ground flax seed when they are a good price or in bulk. I use them in my smoothies or overnight oatmeal. I always have canned mushrooms and buy them when they are on sale as I use them in different recipes.
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Love your channel. I am a big believer in buying in bulk. So what is hording? To some if you have a little extra you are hoarding. My house is clean and neat. I have product stashed everywhere. Is that hoarding? I do not think so it is just smart. Keep up the good work.
Storing things you know you will need is not hoarding, it is being prepared. Hoarding is when you save every margarine tub you've ever bought, and no one can sit down in your house because the furniture is all stacked two layers deep in junk.
@@shmataboro8634 😅 ikr
When it was hard to find toilet paper during COVID I had 6 large packages. We buy the things we use on a regular basis when we can get them at the best price. We are blessed to have a basement where we keep our extra stock pile of food and paper products.
Wish i had you guys as parents. Such kind loving people. I appreciate you and your help.
I buy a 50# bag of popcorn from Yoder’s popcorn in Shipshewana every year when my friend and I go. I then transfer it to storage containers or half gallon canning jars specifically saved for that purpose. I then transfer it to 2 quart size jars to place in our kitchen freezer. We think that popcorn pops better if in the frozen state just before popping. We also buy coconut oil in 2.5 gallon buckets. I slowly heat it and place it in clean quart size jars that had coconut oil in them in the past. They are stored in our longer term storage in our basement and brought up one at a time in our kitchen pantry. We use that when we make our popcorn on the stove. I vacuum seal my herbs and spices in pint and quart size jars for longer term storage that helps retain their freshness. One tip to keep bugs out of grains that you just purchased is to freeze the grains over night. It will kill bugs and eggs that may be in them. My freezer isn’t that big, but I have plastic milk jugs that I use for that purpose. Thanks for your tips. Take care.
I love your tips. Never thought to put popcorn in the freezer, I'll try it for sure since we love popcorn in this house. Thanks.
popcorn makes great corn meal in a pinch.
@@S_H9260 I keep my popcorn in the freezer and almost every kernal pops when I cook it.
@@cherigoodwin5846 Have you ever frozen microwave popcorn?
@@queentwo1 No, sorry. I haven't.
Last year and this year brought so many unexpected circumstances I ah to Really start thinking outside the box on a grander scale. Thank you and your hubbie sharing. Sharing is caring.😊💖
If you use baking soda for cleaning especially, go to the animal feed store and ask for "bi-carb" aka bi-carbonate. You can get a 50lb bag for CHEAP!! It is considered animal-grade, so it's up to you whether you use it to bake with or brush your teeth with it.
Forgot to add, that it is put out for animals (especially cows) free choice. Animals will use it for "indigestion"
Interesting. Never heard of this. Thank you for the tip! I thought I was being clever getting the 2lb boxes. LoL
Thanks for sharing
It is even put out by arm and hammer. My Husband works for a feed mill. I’ve used it for years. Measures fine for recipes too.
One cheap way I've found to have hours of light in the home, when the power is out , is to buy inexpensive solar yard lights. Don't stick them in the ground, just put them in a sunny area . They'll be ready to use , when you need them. They last for hours. Some $5 solar lights were still going over 5 years later.
You two are so cute! Always be good to each other.
Vinegar is a great floor cleaner to remove soap residue... Peroxide is also excellent floor cleaner especially if you have pets. You guys are very wise to work as a team to stock your home. 99% of people don't have the Amish or Mediterranean market.
I use hydrogen peroxide to get blood out of clothes. It lifts it right out.
I used it on the mattress when the cat vomited and it soaked through the sheet. Looked new.
Wow thanks I'm gonna try that
The Dial bar soap is great at removing blood stains too as well as other stains, I’m never wasting money on stain removers again
@@kieshabudhoo4174 thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try next time I need to. 😊
Does hydrogen peroxide bleach as well or can you use it on colored cloths?
My dad takes cocoa powder in his coffee. He read an article about it preventing alzheimers (sp?) And he's sharp as a tack 🤷♀️ its the sugar and stuff added in that makes chocolate not the best for you but cocoa itself has great benefits
You're right. The raw cocoa is actually pretty good for you.
Cocoa powder is a forever food.
@@cogit8able Good idea about cocoa powder with coffee.. I never heard of that..
Good until it is opened. That's is the coca powder in the cannister.
Instead of cocoa I use cacao instead it's more pure and it works for many things.
Good idea. Thanks Zaida Puerto Rico
You two are fantastic!! Thank you for the wonderful information. Love from Canada. ❤❤
Peter and I live in a small town in the back of beyond. The closest big box store (eg: Costco) is an expensive ferry ride away. We do get the ferry paid for if we have a medical appointment, so anyone who is heading across the Strait generally has a list of things to pick up for friends and family. We do have a couple of places to buy things in bulk, such as grains, dried fruit, and spices. This is also a good area for foraging at certain times of the year. I usually manage to pick enough berries and rhubarb, as well as tree fruits, during the summer and fall to last us through the year in the freezer or in jars. One of the handiest things I've learned in the last few years is how to make garlic scape powder. I don't grow a lot of garlic myself, but there are always gardeners wanting someone to take the scapes off their hands. I use it wherever you would use regular garlic powder.
In addition to most of the items you mentiond: chlorine bleach, soap. dishwashing liquid.
I just found your channel. I live in central IL and really appreciate the tips for local spots to find good deals on bulk purchases. You have a lot of great information and are very encouraging, thank you.
You are very welcome So happy to have you in the Under the Median family.
I do have most of these on hand. I do use rebates on batteries often. I'm with Larry mustard is a must 😀
Great video! Here's an extra reason why white rice has its place: it has a higher GI, meaning it provides quicker energy without the 'bulk' form the additional fiber of brown rice. This is why athletes will eat brown rice for most of the time they are training (extra nutrition takes precedence), but will use white rice to fuel races and competitions (quick energy and lower 'bulk' takes precedence. Also, white rice will typically cook quicker, helping you save energy costs... but I'm with you: the extra nutrition from brown rice makes it my usual 'go-to' choice!
I was so Blessed to learn how to turn my butter into Ghee. My refrigerator didn't work one day and I had pounds of butter I just purchased on a great deal, what a Blessing to learn simple things that mean so much!!!!
Powdered milk and canned milk are great to have on hand. We always had milk go bad when we bought a gallon because there is only two of us and we don't really use it for drinking. It is cheaper to buy a gallon than a quart at my store, so I have saved some plastic bottles that had water in them and I will pour some of the milk into them and put into the freezer. They hold smaller amounts that would work for cooking or a bowl of cereal so I don't have to thaw out a half gallon or more at a time. Now, we always have milk on hand.
Go to your local Dollar tree and they have shelf stable milk and I think it's about a pint for $1. So if it does end up going bad on you you didn't waste very much money. And then you have plenty when you actually need it.
@@brendabautista9683 I keep that Gosner shelf stable milk in my pantry for emergencies. But, I still like to use whole milk day to day.
I freeze ours in recycled pasta sauce jars😂
Same here.
A great place to buy baking soda in bulk is in the pool section of Walmart you can get I believe a 10 pound bag for about 6 to $8
Thanks! Great tip!
SAM's & Costco carry 12 to 15 lbs. bags year round
@@bluegrasslady9648 , thanks. It's been a while since I bought a big bag at SAMS and I didn't know if they carried them any more.
Recently discovered that and snapped it up.
I didn't know about batteries so lucky to have a husband that's so handy.
GOD BLESS U HAVING A BIG FAMILY IT REALLY HELPS OUT...
I learned something from a van-lifer about toilet paper. There are paper tablets that come 100 to a bag. You rehydrate with a drop or two of warm water for a nice clean wipe. Thayer are big enough to fold and turn over using about four times. It’s a good buy.
Baking soda works great to remove product buildup. Wet your hair, rub some baking soda into your hair. (It won't lather) Rinse your hair, then shampoo as usual. It also makes your hair soft and shiny.
What if you color your hair?
Loved the radio and picture of your parents.
Loved your list, especially vinegar and baking soda. Along with breakfast foods, I like to shelf grits as well. It can be prepared in so many ways.
what a precious thing to havewhat a precious thing to have in your house, something that you have in memory of your mom and dad,the picture and the radio!
Thank you wish i had family like you to teach me ❤
I’ve always been the type to have a backup of mostly everything we use ,including our medications. Just makes life easier. When supplies got better after the shutdown, I started backing up for much longer. If, God forbid something like that happened again, I won’t have to panic. It’s also nice in the winter not to have to go out as often. Love you two and your videos!
I use vinegar for cleaning but , you’ve given me more ways to use it,as well as baking soda. You guys are awesome 😃👍Thank you!!
We have a couple of Hand Crank Emergency Radios.
No batteries or electricity needed.
Larry, you have so many fun gadgets, I'm sure you must have this too.
Also get a bidet attachment for your toilet. Keep inventory of everything you have that expires. I haven't done it in a long time, and I was shocked at how much food had expired. It also helps with making menus and using up things before they expire. My husband uses handkerchiefs instead of Puffs.
Thank you 🙏 you guys for being good teachers. You both are adorable. Much Peace ✌️ and Love ❤️